The experiment

For science today the kids made a little car drive using baking soda and vinegar.

I haven't posted much lately, as we've been very busy planning the wedding. 22 days to go!

I just had to share

Little tidbits of information........

Raised beds

With the weather getting a little nicer today we finally got around to putting in the raised beds in the garden. I've been wanting to do this for a few years now. It's a large undertaking but I think it will make weeding easier, less overall maintenance, and less water waste.
That's the hope anyway. 19 - 4'x4' raised beds in a fenced area approximately 30' by 30'.

It's a lot of dirt to move, as we're trying to use as much as we can from the existing garden space, so we don't have to purchase as much.

I'm tired, but feel good that we got 5 done today.

Saving money is like going on a diet

As a soon to be bride, both subjects are close to my heart right now.

Really, they are very similar.
As we've been putting a lot of focus on our long term budget this week, it occurred to me that saving is like going on a diet. How?

Well. First you have to account for all that you spend..........and eat.

Then you notice where there's room for improvement on what you purchase.........and what you put into your body.

Next you need to examine how much you want to save.........make a goal, just like figuring out what your goal weight is.

Then you put together a reasonable budget.............or a food plan.

Next, that hardest part of it all, you need to diligently, every day, and every moment, examine what you spend.......or what you put into your body.

Is it quality? It is going to add to my life rather them take away from my life? Am I going to get long term (not short term) enjoyment from it?

We don't want to spend our money on junk, just like we don't want to put junk into our bodies, In both instances, all it does is weigh (ha, ha) you down and clutter your life. Is it necessary?

But to get long term great results, for both saving and dieting (reaching your goal weight, or staying healthy) you have to do it slow and steady. There is no short cut, no easy route, just patience and perseverance. You will thank yourself when you plan for your future retirement, as you will when you feel great and have a healthy body image.

Keep it up for the long haul.

Happy Resurection Sunday!!