The region where I live has been hammered this spring by disaster. The first tragedy happened in West (an hour south of the metroplex) when a fertilizer plant exploded, killing 14 people and leveling homes. Shortly after that, a series … Continue reading →
I was working in the big garden last week and got to thinking about the costs involved in having a backyard garden and what would be the most cost effective plants to have in a garden. I have written about … Continue reading →
The other day I was out on the tractor and got to thinking about all the costs involved in mowing the lawn and keeping the back part of the property knocked down. We have 1 acre of land and it … Continue reading →
It is an exciting time as another school year is wrapping up and our high school seniors are getting ready to graduate. At our Graduation Banquet last night at church I gave the entire congregation a copy of my tips … Continue reading →
Who doesn’t like money? It’s one of those things that people are always interested in and want more of. I know a lot of you are thinking, “Oh no! The preacher is talking about money.” Well don’t worry my friends, … Continue reading →
The other night I saw a clear sign that our economy is still in a bad place. On the way home from church, I saw a multi-story building that used to be owned by Wells Fargo is now owned by … Continue reading →
There’s no way around it, smartphones are expensive! The monthly bill for our iPhones is a sobering reminder about the cost of technology. But there is hope! Here are a few of the things we do to offset the monthly … Continue reading →
For close to 10 years I have worked on the side shooting photos at weddings, parties and other events. At times I have claimed to be a “professional” photographer, but was I really? Are you a “professional” if people pay … Continue reading →
Lately I’ve been exploring the costs associated with my various hobbies. I thought some of you might be interested to see what the average cost per egg is for our backyard chickens. First off, the costs detailed in my quick … Continue reading →
Who doesn’t enjoy making a bit of extra money? I know I get excited about making a little extra cash and I have several ‘side hustles’ that I enjoy. One of the things that I do to make a bit … Continue reading →
