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Waste not. Want not.

I would like to thank Nolcha Fox, Editor Chewers by Masticadores and Editor LatinosUSA and team for spotlighting my book of poems Waste not. Want not.

My last weight loss journey; the p word

In my last weight loss post, I mentioned binge watching Autumn Bates on YouTube. I’ve posted a link below. So what have I learned? Way back in the day, I did Dr. Atkins and lost a bunch of weight. Got down to where I could wear some size 12 jeans. That was the smallest I’veContinue reading “My last weight loss journey; the p word”

Waste not. Want not.

My latest little book of poems is available on Amazon. I know this isn’t what I told Masticadores Canada. This is part of a project I’m doing for a class. More on that when it happens. These poems reflect the things I do for a frugal lifestyle. Starting at the bottom. Or being a cheapskate,Continue reading “Waste not. Want not.”

Winner, winner

I wanted to share my win for today. There was a time in my life when I had 0 spare change. Once, I drove to work on fumes, praying that I would make it to my destination. This morning I’m rootin’ through the glove book looking for last years restoration (one of the perks ofContinue reading “Winner, winner”

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Waste not. Want not: free food?

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living.

Waste not. Want not; car is mine.

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted anything associated with my Waste not. Want not frugal living series. I own. Yes, it’s mine! 🎉 A 2012 Chevy Sonic. The hood and the top of the cab have faded from the years of sun exposure. In some places a found small spots of rust. A goodContinue reading “Waste not. Want not; car is mine.”

Waste not. Want not; mint

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. More tea please. My taste buds it does tease. ~ Grow mint in my garden. Dry, store, for mint tea anytime. My budget soars. ~ Happy little Tea Man gets to steep in hot water; not too deep.

Waste not. Want not.

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Is sustainable lifestyle the new term for frugal living? Or perhaps being poor? I’ve often read about people who are wealthy living a ‘poor’ lifestyle. The people around them perceive that they don’t have a ‘pot to pee in’; when inContinue reading “Waste not. Want not.”

Waste not. Want not: apple cider vinegar

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. ~ First it was Covid mouth. Yeah, it’s a thing. Mouth wash to the rescue. Sadly, none did I bring. Then it was mucus build up in the back of my throat. Gross, I know. What can I do?Continue reading “Waste not. Want not: apple cider vinegar”