Author Archives: Kris

Homemade Laundry Detergent

Homemade Laundry Detergent – Simple, Easy, Fast, & Effective. In my quest to live more frugally, simply and environmentally friendly, I decided to try my hand at making my own laundry soap. With as much laundry as I do, anything that’ll cut that cost down is wonderful. I used the “recipe” linked above because itContinue reading “Homemade Laundry Detergent”

50 Things I Love About Racer

Back in college, I was a part of a sorority. If you actually know me, I don’t seem the sorority type. I’m not really connected to it now at all. I don’t even know if I’m officially an alumna because I don’t think I’ve fulfilled the requirements to become one. But, I digress… The reasonContinue reading “50 Things I Love About Racer”

Radical

I recently finished reading Radical by David Platt. Sometimes I’m a little skeptical of Christian books that try to tell me I’m not living enough for Jesus. Not that I’m living a perfect Jesus-centered life; like many others, I just don’t like being told I’m not “Christian” enough. Radical, however, made me think. It urgedContinue reading “Radical”

Law to Help Nursing Mothers

Your Career: Law to help nursing mothers – Business – Careers – msnbc.com. I just came across this article. It’s the first I’ve heard of this effort to make “pumping at work” easier for breastfeeding mothers. I am lucky enough that for Girlie and Gorilla, I was able to take them to work with meContinue reading “Law to Help Nursing Mothers”

Remembering the Challenger

Twenty-five years ago, the way we view public tragedy changed. It seemed like everyone in the US watched – children and adults alike – as the Challenger space shuttle prepared, counted down, lifted off and then exploded. We were shocked, saddened and just didn’t know what to think. Tragedy unfolded on the television for allContinue reading “Remembering the Challenger”

Marriage and Money

Those are two words that often start a fight. Most marriage fights are over money. I’ve experienced that kind of fight plenty of times. I used to be a spender. Big time spender. Even when I was a kid. My mom and dad like to tell a funny story about when I went shopping forContinue reading “Marriage and Money”

Coke Sale at Food Lion

This is really a random post, but since I try to pass my bargains on to others, I’m sharing this deal. It’s a huge deal since Racer is such a big Coke drinker. Right now at Food Lion, there is a deal on Coke and Kraft products.  Buy 5 Coke or Kraft products, use yourContinue reading “Coke Sale at Food Lion”