Our Good Life

These pink dishes were purchased from Dollar General a couple of years ago for $1 each. I love that store (David, you …

In Chapter 13 of Tracey McBride's book, Frugal Luxuries, where I take many of my ideas from, she discusses the idea…

You say you have evidence? Bring it on.

My wedding dress was displayed at the Cole County Historical Society Museum a couple of summers ago. This photo is of …

We had book club on Monday night and it was our turn to bring dessert. I wanted to use what I had on hand, and this i…

This tablescape was done with my wedding china, crystal and silver. The bride in the picture is me! Bob and I were marri…

Visit here to see more Outdoor Wednesday posts. Thank you Susan! These roses were delivered to a teacher here at schoo…

As a principal of an elementary school, every Girl Scout in the school asks me to buy Girl Scout cookies. And I say ye…

Barking Mad is having a giveaway of a $250 Target card. All you have to do is list your top 5 posts to play! Here are m…

I wanted to share with you Bob's lovely Valentine meal he made for Ashley, Eric and me. He is such a good cook and…

French by Heart: An American Family's Adventures in La Belle France by Rebecca Ramsey is a charming tale of how a t…

Go check out Beverly's Pink Saturday event! Click on the Pink Saturday picture to the right and it will take you t…

I love flowers. I love getting flowers and I love having flowers in my home. However, my frugal self cringes at having …

I took this photo with my cheap digital (again) in 2004 when we vacationed in Florida. I don't remember the name o…

I am joining this new adventure on Fridays as Bob and I are "food snobs" if you listen to our daughter, Ashle…

Bob cooked a surprise Valentine luncheon for Ashley, Eric and me on Sunday. We used Ashley and Eric's vintage wedd…

I came upon this clump of grass while walking my dog in my neighborhood. I immediately told Bob that we needed to land…