Cara Fully prepared Pull Along: Lessons from a Airplane Steward

Brick and mortar stores get my discretionary dollar.  Do your research on line, under stand the cost of product and comparison shop for features, but shop the stores, because you might just get a life lesson.   This shopping excursion was more cost effective because I got so much more for my dollar,  all because I knew the value on line and with…

Growing with Yelp Indy

A woman's harvest in life depends entirely upon what he sows.  In celebration of International Women's Day... I honor the boss Ladies in my life.  The women of my tribe, the keepers of the hearth and in particular those who sow seeds of victory gardens. Moving to phase two in the #SowSeedSunday project...  Our full…

The Lost and Find of Frugal

Often it is not what we spend to be Frugal but how we can save.  A lost tote, backpack or phone can often cost us more than we would save with coupons, clearance sales and our at home spa services.  A no cost method is to add  "reward if found" phone number to your phone.  Or add a luggage…

Cara fully prepare: Snow Day

You must have a list....  Things you get from the store when you might be snowed inside.  The necessities and the luxuries to make the experience tolerable or one of those special quality moments more memorable.  Here are my must have items:  Slow cooked meals: Dry Goods from U-Relish Farm2.Citrus: the Cara Cara Orange is in…

Cara fully prepared: let’s get pickled

For use in an extreme emergency situations... like a the big game in the parking lot. This multi purpose mini bar has six stair stepping boxes and is the black box on the right made by Caboodles.  I was cautious with measurements to fit the "airline" size bottles for travel and convenience at a tailgate…

Cara fully Prepared: Medic Table

With winter lingers here, I am thinking about a medic table for 2017.  I upgrade to a table from a mobile medical kit.   When working with permaculture, and outdoor medic table will be ideal to accommodate emergencies without house disruption. The bright and cheerful colors will be a feature during the "You are one in a melon" season…

Cara fully prepared: a Befana Day Pull Along

When I threw down my broom on Befana day, I squeezed in some time for a new Shower Pull Along in honor of the wise woman who followed the star.  In the legend, Befana was the housekeeper to the wise men as they traveled to the Star of Bethlehem on Epiphany. In the Befana spirit…

Cara Fully Prepare: Let there by Light Pull Along

What if the lights go out?  During our season of lights, I am Cara fully preparing a pull along in the event of emergency.  This time I choose a Stainless steel Trinity. It is has a wider base then the Stanley pull along that I have previously featured.  It has a large bin for the…

Cara fully Prepare: Pull along Sanitation

Falling back on time makes me feel inside out.  Feeling distraught moves me to action with a Cara fully prepared pull along for outdoor sanitation.  Prepacking for that tailgate, potluck or family reunion is essential for the Big game in the parking lot.   I choose the Stanley lower bin tool box because of the quality of…

Apres Ski: The Bunny Slope Edition of Frumpy Free Frugal Fashion over Forty

In my effort to add more tactical pants to my wardrobe, I have discovered the fashion of Apres Ski.  Sweaters, faux fur and feather snowflakes are the star of the show. Staying in a budget of $30 for this frugal yet fashionable look.   The persimmons say there will be snow to shovel and I…