I have camped since I was 19. I always loved it, but once I met Dan... Let me put it this way, he always says, "I'm a 5-star hotel type guy." He had been spoiled after years of working around the world in his career. Staying in some incredible places at fabulous hotels around the... Continue Reading →
Always learning…
Let me give you a bit more background on myself and why I have I am doing this blog. I have read various blogs over the years and they all seem like they have an oddly perfect life. It seems everything is golden, they have the luck that falls out of the sky. They never... Continue Reading →
My Thrifting Challenge!
I am going to experiment. Usually my experiments don't end up well. My usual way of doing things is to do a knee jerk reaction to something going on in my life. We are struggling financially. It is the reason I am starting my journey to blog but I am looking for other income streams.... Continue Reading →
Homemade Cold Brewed Iced Coffee on a Budget
I know I gotta have some coffee lovers out there. Especially Cold Brewed Iced Coffee in the summer. There is nothing better than enjoying a cold brewed coffee in the summer on the perilous drive into work. My commute is about 4 minutes. With lots of pot holes and bumps along the way in our... Continue Reading →
A bit late, but still good!
This is from National Kindness Day a few years ago... Some days I get cynical and think the world is going to hell in a handbasket. I still think some things are, but with work, I get to see the good. We at the company, just received a letter from a father who’s son lost... Continue Reading →
Homemade Veggie Stock
I am not sure why it was such a revelation that I could save vegetable trimmings for a vegetable stock, but it was! I had seen another friend post about it on Facebook. I then did a bit of looking reading about it, contemplated why I hadn't done this before. I started saving my veggie... Continue Reading →
Fish Burrito!
This was a knock out of the park dish. Dan loved it, which makes me happy. I do love to cook and love it even more when the people I serve the meal to enjoy their meal. There is something that satisfies my soul when that happens. Fish burrito (tilapia, pan fried) with Asian Sesame... Continue Reading →
My ride-share driver lesson of the day. I am a firm believer that you never know where, what or who your lesson is going to come from. At times, I need to sit back and let things happen. Today was a great example and once again, teacher. I was driving for a ride-share today and... Continue Reading →
Welcome!
Hello and welcome! We are a North Kentucky couple, living just across the river from Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, who loves to do things but finds our budget doesn't always match our tastes. Over the years we have learned to compromise on things such as going out for cheaper dinners, travel on a dime and learning... Continue Reading →