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Sunday Laundry Parties
From post-wedding breaks to managing massive clothing piles, here is a look at how a large family tackles the exhausting cycle of laundry chaos together.
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Congratulations Big Brother
Today my brother is getting married and it will be a celebration.
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Community: May 2026 – Positive Plans, Negative Results
Community: May 2026 – Positive Plans, Negative Results. My kids are thriving in school activities, but I had to miss helping a friend move due to getting sick after a tooth extraction. Sometimes just being asked to help reminds you that you’re part of a community.
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Frugal Friday May 29th 2026: Leftovers Galore
rugal Friday May 29th 2026: Leftovers Galore. Between wedding prep and a road trip to Maryland, leftovers have been a lifesaver this week. Also found a restaurant supply store for cheap bulk ground beef — big meal prep coming soon!
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My Poor Lawn Mower
My poor lawn mower is falling apart in its third season — dry-rotted tires, deck repair last year, and now starting issues. A full spring refresh is going to cost ~$1,000, but I’m still coming out ahead versus buying new.
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The Last Week of May 2026
The Last Week of May 2026: Prepping posts in advance as my brother gets married this weekend. Summer is coming and I’ll need serious discipline to stay consistent with the site.
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Memorial Day 2026
Memorial Day 2026: A day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Even with the BBQs and family time, today I’ll raise a beer in honor of the fallen.
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Sunday Funday? May 2026
Lazy Sunday?
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Last Day of a Long Week
This week was rough on the health front — tooth extraction, fever, and my wife’s eye injury landed her in the ER twice. Still, we’re pushing through the last school weekend and preparing for my brother’s wedding cookie table. Life keeps moving.
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Frugal Friday May 22, 2026: Memorial Day Weekend
Frugal Friday May 22, 2026: A week of smart leftovers kept spending very low despite some medical bills popping up. Memorial Day Weekend is here — how are you staying frugal this weekend?
Mini Thoughts
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