Have you ever heard the phrase “back in the day”? I laugh to myself every time I hear it. I don’t know why, but it’s funny to me. Years ago, it was something my grandparents used to say when they were speaking of something that happened when they were younger. Now, as I’m much older… Continue reading Rosa Lee Back in the Day
We’ve spent the past month being so busy with different activities that it has kept us from getting the grandkids on our normal routine. We were able to resume that routine yesterday and our oldest came to stay the night with us. “It’s always fun at Nana’s house”, that’s what Lillianna says. She’s almost 9… Continue reading Lillianna and the Honeysuckles
One thing is for sure, minimalist housekeeping is much easier than it is for those who live in larger places. I have a set schedule that I try to stick with each week, but even when something comes up to interrupt my plan, it’s not hard to catch up. There’s just not as much to… Continue reading Minimalist Housekeeping
Downsizing our household almost became an obsession with me once I got started. I wanted to get rid of everything. I never realized how much junk we’d accumulated over such a short time, but it really piles up fast. Quitting My Job If you read the “About Nana” section, you already know that I wanted… Continue reading The Downsizing Process Begins
Have you ever wanted something but you felt like everyone else would think you were crazy if you went for it? You thought that you’d be unaccepted by your friends, or maybe even your family? Well, that’s how I felt when I dreamt of living a simple life. I’ve thought about it for years, but… Continue reading A Dream and A Notebook
Building a website has always seemed so far out of reach for me, but I knew I wanted to share my stories with others and hopefully be able to help someone along the way. This site may be a slow process as I am still learning the ins and outs of website building, but come… Continue reading Welcome!
