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Reader Poll: How Did You Know Your Computer Was Toast?

Clearly if you are reading this blog, you have a computer. And whether you've experienced the loss of a computer firsthand or know a friend of family member that has, you understand what it's like to have a computer completely bleep out on you. How did you...

Too Cute Tuesday: The Graphic Pillow

If you're a lover of decorating magazines, you've no doubt seen the cute pillows in graphic and mixed prints casually-on-purpose tossed on furniture in magazines like Dwell or Domino. You may think " Well, I may not be able to afford the $5,000 sofa but I...

A Porch Of One’s Own: Part I

Outdoor Eatery Or Your Backyard Cozy-fied? When I moved into Sean's house a year ago, I was very excited in particular about having a deck. It was the one thing my Vinalhaven residence lacked and I saw myself in cute sundresses mingling with friends at my...

A Porch Of One's Own: Part I

Outdoor Eatery Or Your Backyard Cozy-fied? When I moved into Sean's house a year ago, I was very excited in particular about having a deck. It was the one thing my Vinalhaven residence lacked and I saw myself in cute sundresses mingling with friends at my...

Twenty Things That’ll Make You Happy… And Cost Less Than $1

1. Making sun tea on a lazy afternoon.2. Growing a plant from a seed. 3. Ironing your sheets and pillowcases (makes them soft).4. Drinking a Monaco on your back deck (to make a Monaco: a dollop of grenadine syrup in a glass, pour cold beer on top). 5. Sending an old...

Twenty Things That'll Make You Happy… And Cost Less Than $1

1. Making sun tea on a lazy afternoon.2. Growing a plant from a seed. 3. Ironing your sheets and pillowcases (makes them soft).4. Drinking a Monaco on your back deck (to make a Monaco: a dollop of grenadine syrup in a glass, pour cold beer on top). 5. Sending an old...

A Letter To My Younger Self

Cheap Healthy Good had a letter to her younger self this week that made me laugh... and think about what I'd say to my twelve year old self. Dear Nicole, I know you are really expecting some divine intervention in the way of instruction as to what you're...

Ten Things You Need In Your Kitchen (Besides A Good Cook)

I spend a lot of time thinking about food. I think it's because I feel like buying food is more necessary then buying other products. It's consumable and nourishes my body in a way a sweater can't. I do a lot of my own cooking to save money and eat...

Times They Aren’t A-Changin’

In A Doom-And-Gloom Economy, There's Only One Thing To Do: Learn As Much As Possible  Reading economics articles make me feel smart. I've included some links to some if you want feel smart too! Since schools all over the country are winding...

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