Every year, during the end of December and beginning of January, I think over the year. I think about my life, my relationships, my activities, my family, and life in general. I think about how last year went, what happened, what shouldn’t have happened, and what I could have done differently. Something happened to me over the last year that I really am not proud of. I became complacent, settling for less than what I wanted. I compromised more than…
The upcoming gun control legislation has me as a citizen of this country more than a little worried. We have been given rights as citizens of this country to bear arms and protect ourselves against threats to ourselves, our families, our homes, and our country. We have been given the right with the provision that we will be responsible for ourselves and not abuse this right to bear arms. We have been given this right with the thought that we…
Let’s take a trip down memory lane…. I am always a little surprised by what is the most popular posts for different blogs. This blog is no exception! I want to share with you all what was the most popular posts for the year of 2012. Top 5 Living Life in Rural Iowa Blog Posts: 1. Dehydrating Bananas or How to Make Banana Chips 2. 25 Frugal Ideas and Tips 3. Once a Month Grocery Shopping 4. Dehydrating Onions 5….
Welcome to my 2013 Bucket List for my home and life! This could also by viewed as a goals list, resolutions, or dreams. I kind of don’t care for the word “resolutions” so, please, let us not use it! Without further ado… Erica’s 2013 Bucket List 1. Buy a sewing machine. 2. Make a quilt. 3. Buy curtains for the first floor windows as well as shades for the kitchen. 4. Go to a NASCAR race. 5. Finish reading these…
Remember the bucket list I posted last year? Boy, did I have some lofty goals and ambitions!!! Here is the list from last year and what I got accomplished on it: Erica’s Official 2012 Bucket List 1. Get my sewing machine fixed – No, need a new sewing machine2. Sew something like a skirt for Jordan. – No3. Start a quilt – I did start collecting the fabric for this quilt, but I do not have enough yet4. Go to…
We can get back to the daily life business that suits me so much better. I do apologize for the lack of Christmas posts this year and promise I will have some pre-written and ready to go for next year. I just was not in the Christmas spirit this year. I am not exactly sure how or why, but life sent us a few curve balls before Christmas that did not help. Namely sickness and a lot of doctor’s visits….