Nothing a Little Dumpster Diving Can’t Solve

In this house, we do chores. All of us. No one is exempt. My kids are on commission. Each chore has a value and, upon completion, a sticker is placed on the chore chart. Payday is Friday, unless I forget, then it is whatever day I remember or am reminded. When I was a child, … Continue reading Nothing a Little Dumpster Diving Can’t Solve →

I Have a Brown Thumb

I have never been able to keep a plant alive. I even killed the bamboo plant that was given to my mom as a lucky charm of sorts when my step-dad was dying of liver failure. Yes, I killed a lucky bamboo plant! Last year, I attempted to start a garden in my front yard. … Continue reading I Have a Brown Thumb →