the house behind

  • When it Pays

    My friends like to tease me about the sheer quantity of what I call my ‘minor…

  • Free for All

    Summer is a special time for most of us. For me, it evokes wet hair, popsicles,…

  • Transform Your Spending Habits: Start Small

    Sometimes it can be daunting to change habits, especially when it comes to spending habits so…

  • What’s a Bargain?

    I’ve been pondering the question above for some time now that I have a little space…

  • In Praise of the Mega-Shop

    My grandkids recently visited for their summer break. We had a lot of great activities planned…

  • Milestones

    Major milestone: I recently retired from full-time employment. It turned out to be an absurdly easy…

  • Take Advantage

    Its summer so you may end up being the lucky recipient of a friend’s gardening passion…

  • Check Yourself

    You can save a lot of money simply by doing a bit of research. Case in…

  • Is it worth it?

    I get a lot of comments from readers saying my ideas are great but…it all that…

  • Accumulative Costs, Does the Math Add Up? Part 2

    Welcome to Part 2 of doing the math on the things I make/cook/ bake/create rather than…