Category Archives: finances

The Simple Life: Use What You Have

Posted on January 17, 2014 by This Woman Writes

It’s amazing how many people hate onions, and a good portion of the populace could go the rest of their lives without seeing one on their kitchen counter: “Ooooooh! They’re so HOT. Yucky Yucky Ooooh.” Oh, please, people; let’s move … Continue reading →

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Recipe: 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

Posted on January 14, 2014 by This Woman Writes

“Oh yuck. I hate pumpkin.” Did you really just say that? My friend, my friend — pumpkin is your buddy. The canned stuff is cheap, and the ingredients list is short. Here, I’ll read you the list off of a … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Eating Together

Posted on January 10, 2014 by This Woman Writes

One of the things you learn, when you set out to live the simple life, is this: It’s really simpler than you think. You don’t need to join an Encouragement Group, or fill out a series of charts, or buy … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Eating out by Eating in

Posted on December 20, 2013 by This Woman Writes

This last week, the Norwegian Artist and I celebrated 31 years of marriage with a special dinner for four. What should have cost $170 ran a little under $25. Do I have access to a coupon code that you don’t? … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Risotto Resztki (Leftovers)

Posted on December 3, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Risotto is an Italian rice dish, but I’m an American of proud Polish background. What I create will no doubt cause a true Italian, and probably a Pole from the Old Country, to cringe, but oh well. If I stuck … Continue reading →

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Recipes: Pumpkin Pancakes and Pumpkin Ice Cream

Posted on November 26, 2013 by This Woman Writes

With Thanksgiving kicking off the holiday season this week, it’s a given that this week’s recipe will involve pumpkin. Lucky you — I originally was going to give you just one recipe — that for Pumpkin Pancakes — but as … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Simple Life

Posted on November 22, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Ah, the simple life. So many of us crave this so intensely, it makes our addiction to potato chips look minor. I know one woman who is convinced that the only way she will find the simple life is by … Continue reading →

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Shop Like a Man

Posted on November 8, 2013 by This Woman Writes

My husband, The Norwegian Artist, is a really boring person to go shopping with. I’d say that he shops like a man, except that in this politically correct environment which spews smog over every thought we have and word we utter, … Continue reading →

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Read the Article, Not Just the Title

Posted on November 1, 2013 by This Woman Writes

By contemporary standards, I am inept, because it takes me eight minutes to tap out a simple text on my ancient (two years?) Star Trek communicator fliptop phone. My daughters laugh and laugh. However, I do have a skill that … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Simple Breaded Chicken

Posted on October 29, 2013 by This Woman Writes

In our house, boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts are fast food, because they take 20-30 minutes to cook. I know. Chicken is mass produced and not under the best conditions, but I close my eyes and buy as natural … Continue reading →