A Practical Walk

Random Writing Thoughts

There’s been some heavy (unbloggable) stuff lately. So I think it’ll be good for me to take a little pause in thinking about all of that and do some enjoyable, light-hearted blogging. In my life, some of the most purpose-ful things I’ve ever done have also been some of the more challenging things. Sitting around…
Frugal Five – First Day of School!

I shredded trash paper and dumped it in the worm compost. Bruno took me on a run/walk, and I found 2 dimes! We had beautiful scenery on our walk! I picked a watermelon today and we have oodles more growing! We’ve been enjoying making agua fresca. We just blend watermelon up with honey or simple…
Even When….

….grumpy We talk about praising God even when we’re in valleys. We sing about worshiping Him even when everything around us is dark. We declare our loyalty even when no one else is following Christ. But what about grumpiness? I mean, it doesn’t seem as severe an emotion as say devastation. I feel grumpy a…
Thankful Post

I wanted to make a doctor appointment for a family member and I’m so glad I didn’t put it off any longer, because when I called, they said the doctor would be out the month of September, but they could get me in the very next day! I’m very grateful for this time with my…
Frugal Five – Gardening with the Heat

After finishing a Shutterfly book, I checked to see if there were any discounts and sure enough there was a free shipping code! So you can bet your bottom dollar I got free shipping! I’ve always felt like Shutterfly was pretty expensive, so I always try to get some sort of discount. I sold an…
New Mexico Trip!

After our San Antonio trip and then Between the Lakes, and now a New Mexico trip, I’m starting to feel like a travel blogger! This one was different in that we stayed at hotels instead of camping. And while I do like camping, it sure does make trips simpler when you don’t need to take…
Frugal Four – A Package for Nacho

A family member works as a property manager for rentals. Sometimes renters leave and leave behind a bunch of stuff. Well, that happened recently and said family member shared a bunch of it with us. There was cans of dog food, sealed food, nice storage containers, and much more. We gladly helped keep these useful…
Frugal Five – Oregano & Ground Turkey

I’ve been cutting oregano and drying it for using in cooking. I’m thinking I’m not gonna need to purchase oregano at the store anymore. It’s been one of the easier herbs that I’ve grown. On days that my husband worked too far to come home for lunch, I packed him a lunch. And sometimes our…
Frugal Four – Free Food & CLothes

We had a lovely trip to New Mexico that I can’t wait to tell you all about, but it’s a long post, so for now here’s a quick frugal post. My daughter’s college had a welcome day for students and their families. So we went and got our free food truck lunch and drink! My…
More Admiration

Between our Sunday school teaching, our church reading through Psalms and ladies Bible study, something’s been forming in my mind. I think I need more admiration and worship of God in my life. Recently I heard teaching about the difference between adoring God and giving thanks. I tend to pursue thanksgiving more than worshiping God.…