I ride the bus almost daily. I would like to dispel some myths about riding the bus. Even if you do have a car, riding the bus can save you money on both gas and parking. There are some common objections people have to riding the bus that I believe are myths.
Myth 1: Riding the [...]
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3 Myths About Riding the Bus
Homemade Booze
Here’s something that may surprise you: making wine at home is very cheap and easy. There is no shortage of internet-people willing to show you how. I dug up some link spam on the subject, but I would encourage you to do your own research before you try it.
First, learn to sanitize everything properly. The [...]
Hey There, Ya Sexy Tomato!
Greetings Everyone,
Thought I would drop in and encourage you to plant your more-sensitive veggies this weekend sometime. Herbs, zuchinni, bell peppers, cucumbers…..and my very fav—the tomato.
A few things on planting in climates similar to that of the Minnesota Metro area: it’s a short period, but it’s totally do-able. I had two tomato plants last year, and got far [...]
Be Not Afraid of the Big Bad Business Consultant….or “All in a Days Work”
Greetings!
The following is a brief blurb a good friend wrote for me to help identify what all Business Consultants do when they are called in to help “restructure” or “improve the productivity” in a business organization. Enjoy!
~Penny
Whether you work in a cubicle, the great outdoors, or deliver pizzas, you have been impacted by Industrial/Organizational [...]
Wedding Gifts to Have and to Hold_101
Greetings Everyone,
I have recently had the privilage of writing many a well-earned Thank you card for some lovely bridal shower and wedding gifts. Prior to having these experiences as a Bride, I had little to no clue at all about what might make a good gift, what “not to do” and so on.
Here’s a re-cap [...]
Retro Ham ‘N Cheese Hot Dish
Word to your motha. This past Mother’s Day Weekend put me in the mood to try out some “home cooked” type fare that would bring folks back to the dinner table. This next recipe turned out well and was Simple McSimpleton….enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
2 cans cream ‘o whatever
12 oz. egg noodles (whole grain actually tastes good!)
1 small onion, [...]
Nom Nom Nom: Now’s a good time to plant some “cold crop” veggies
Top o the mornin,
If you live in the Minnesota-area, now is a good time to plant certain “cold” vegetables that can withstand the lower overnight temps (think above freezing, but below 65 degrees). I just planted a few pea-plants, but you may also consider cabbage, cauliflower, brocolli, and brussel sprouts.
In a few weeks (around Memorial [...]
Frugal Bean Pasta Salad….tay-stee!
Greetings Everyone,
Last night I had a hankerin’ for a frugal meatless meal. I chose an old throwback that I wanted to share with you. This main dish meal makes a good 8 servings at a cost of about 65-cents per serving (May 2009 dollars). Healthy and purty, even. Enjoy!
~Penny
INGREDIENTS:
-1 lb. any shape noodles, cooked
-1 (14 oz) can [...]
You Gotta Have Hiiiigh Hopes…or Gen Y(ise) Up???
G’mornin Fellow Readers,
As some of you may not know, I am a 26 year old newlywed. My hubby is 30. He’s Gen X according to most definitions, and I am Gen Y. But we’re both around the cusp, and we’re both dealing with “young adult” type hurdles, so most of what I write about will [...]