About Us

My name is Heather and I have been the help meet to my wonderful husband, Len, for 20 years. Our children are Hope (17), Lenny (14), Lily (9), Wren (Born to heaven, 10/02), Mary (Born to heaven, 9/03), Lucy (Born to heaven, Early '04), and Peter (5). Five doggies round out our happy brood.

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Morning Basket

Image of The Wheel on the School

Image of Saints for Young Readers for Every Day, Vol. 1: January-June

Image of The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism

Image of A Child's Garden of Verses

Image of Romeo and Juliet

On the Nightstand

Image of The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential...in Business and in Life

Image of The Magic of Ordinary Days

Image of Simplify Your Life: Get Organized and Stay That Way

Small Successes – Jan. 22, 2009 edition

I saw this over at Ten kids and a dog and thought that it would be great for lifting my spirits during these dark, cold days of winter. Thanks Joann!!!  You can check out more over at Faith & Family Live!

Here’s my list:

1-  Getting back on track with formal school work this week [...]

Raising the Bar: Improving Our Finances in 2008

Today at Money Saving Mom, Crystal Paine encouraged us to get our finances in shape in 2008.  Well we are blessed with an income that meets our needs and many of our wants.  We have worked hard on being fiscally responsible, have very little outstanding debt (only our mortgage), and generally live below our means.  However, as Len [...]

Our Food Budget

Today at the library I picked up a copy of The Complete Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn.  I periodically take out books on frugality and simple living.  I never read these books cover to cover but am happy to glean a few hints/tips to incorporate into my life and budget.

Well as I lazily read the [...]