by Karen on March 22, 2009
I’m leaving tomorrow for a work-related conference in New York City. I won’t be back until Thursday. I’ll have my computer with me, but I can’t guarantee I’ll have time to check in as frequently as I usually do. Be sure to stop by and comment, though! I’ve got some great posts scheduled, including a [...]
by Karen on February 22, 2009
Yesterday, Tony and I took our dog for a hike at the state park, then for a walk along the beach. We had a wonderful time, and it didn’t cost a penny. It also allowed me some time to think and reflect on some things. This may not be my favorite place I’ve lived, but [...]
by Karen on December 23, 2008
I’m headed home to Indiana tonight to see my family for the first time in 6 months. Yay! This is my first real bloggy break since I started “Living Well on Less” five months ago. I’m feeling a little anxious about taking so much time off, but you won’t forget about me, will you? :) [...]
by Karen on November 28, 2008
It’s been a crazy few days. With the holiday, blog migration, and redesign, I’m exhausted! Who knew that sitting in front of a computer could be so tiring? I hope you all had a fantastic holiday. I sure did despite the craziness.Tomorrow is Christmas decorating, relaxation, and the official beginning of the Christmas season. I [...]
by Karen on November 26, 2008
Just a quick note to say I’m taking advantage of the extra time on my hands this weekend to finally migrate to self hosting. I’m not sure how this will affect the site. It may be down for periods of time tomorrow and Friday while I try to figure this out. I’m in way over [...]
by Karen on November 23, 2008
Photo by enter This month, the word experts at New Oxford American Dictionary announced their choice for 2008′s word of the year: Hypermiling: attempting to maximize gas mileage by making fuel-conserving adjustments to one’s car and one’s driving techniques. A very timely choice considering this year’s astronomical fuel prices and many Americans’ desperate attempts to [...]
by Karen on November 18, 2008
Photo by emzee In North Carolina, fall comes late, but it’s worth the wait. The leaves are finally changing, the sun shines every day, and the temperature has fallen to perfect sweater weather. This is my favorite time of year, and I decided to take some time to reflect on why I’m thankful for fall. [...]
by Karen on October 12, 2008
First things first: Tony and I finally buckled down and completed our fall cleaning list today. We were a little late (our original goal was to finish by the end of September), but better late than never, right? I also dug all my fall and winter clothes out of storage and boxed up my summer [...]
by Karen on September 27, 2008
Today is my wonderful husband, Tony’s, birthday. First things first, I want to take this opportunity to thank him for his support and willingness to join me in our efforts to live frugally. He’s had to make a lot of sacrifices (including his beloved snack foods). Not only has he been supportive from the beginning, [...]