Category Archives: Frugal Family Activities

Spring Has Sprung: A Sap boil and Conversation

We had a warm weekend. Sunday was the busiest day. I started collecting sap from the big maple on the north side of the house about two weeks ago. The sap run has been on again, off again. I’m glad … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

I found this Valentine made by my daughter at my place at the dining room table this morning. My husband and I went for romantic drive through the country yesterday, and he took me to the grocery store to pick … Continue reading

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Hoarfrost Walk

Crazy weather! Ice fog and hoarfrost all day with a few flurries thrown in to ice things up a little further. We walked to the library and post office and paid a few bills downtown. Frost that had fallen off … Continue reading

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