Monthly Archives: December 2025

12/12/25 Frugal Friday: Thrifting for Gifting #2

It’s late, after 9 PM on a Friday, but I don’t want to let Friday pass without sharing again about thrifting for gifting with a #frugalfriday tag. I don’t have many days left to share about thrifting gifts for Christmas, … Continue reading

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Our December 2025 Morning Basket

I haven’t blogged about what’s in my Morning Basket in a while. Morning Basket time is when I share what is good, true and beautiful with my son who is the last one left in my homeschooling nest. The Advent … Continue reading

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12/5/25 Frugal Friday: Thrifting for Christmas/November 2025 Thrift Hauls

I didn’t do much thrifting in October. Just on my trip to Maine which I shared last month. I made up for it in November though! Above is my first haul for the month. I got to go with my … Continue reading

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12/04/25 Thrifting Thursday: Thrifting for Gifting #1, Themed Book Baskets!

‘Tis the season for gift planning and shopping! Christmas is three weeks from today! Have you ever thought of giving Christmas gifts from things you find at a thrift store? If not, I’m here to tell you to do it! … Continue reading

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Thriving on Thursday: Detoxing From Artificial Light

I’m finally joining the crunchy mom bandwagon/party and learning about natural light. As well as all about toxic light that stresses the body and disrupts circadian rhythms. I know I could really benefit from implementing everything in the video down … Continue reading

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My Merry Christmas Mother’s Curriculum 2025

It’s December! For me that means taking a break from my regularly scheduled everyday fare of books, audiobooks and podcasts (I’m currently listening to Travels With George and The Mayflower, both by Nathaniel Philbrick and Salt Sugar Fat by Michael … Continue reading

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My Awesome Christmas Picture Book List With Easiest Ever Picture Book Advent Idea

It’s Christmas picture book time!!!! I’m so excited!!! Here are just some of the books I’ve collected through the decades of being a mom, picture book lover, and Christmas fan. Most of these books I found at thrift stores. Some … Continue reading

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