Author Archives: Elizabeth - Page 9
Ask The Readers: Do You Ever Feel Purchasing Peer Pressure?
In this weekend's roundup, I mentioned the temptation to try and keep up with the purchases of those around you. It seems as though peer pressure isn't limited to just…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Another Weekend of Crafts
With the gift giving season closing in, I'm hunkering down with a pot of tea to finish some gifts in the pottery studio. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend,…
DIY Experiment: Starting Simple With Toothpaste
After the post about finding local, home-made lotion for my parents I was inspired to venture into making my own toiletries. I had a couple reasons to want to try:…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Family Fun Time
Sometimes there's nothing more satisfying then spending time with loved ones, good food and good times. Being inside eating a hot meal and playing games is particularly satisfying when the…
What Tigger Taught Me About Shopping (And Gift Giving)
Recently I've been reading a great deal, and it's been a wonderful thing to return to. I've found that all too frequently I can't sit down and just read because…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: Starting to make gifts
Ok, I admit I'm guilty of falling victim to the trend of preparing for the holidays before Thanksgiving, but when you're giving DIY gifts, you have to start early. Spending…
Splurging on Safety: Disregard Cost Per Use
Recently Paula wrote about a topic that actually has been referenced quite a lot here, and that's calculating the true cost of an item in terms of cost per use.…
Queercents Weekly Roundup: First Snow
On Tuesday, we got our first flurries of snow in Maine. Admittedly, I'm a little disappointed that the sun is almost completely gone by four , but beautiful flurries of…
The Downside of Convenience
When I need to get something I rely on my bike. Grocery shopping, errands and the occasional window shopping all involve me donning my helmet and pedaling to the store.…
Queercents Weekly Roundup:
Fall is definitely here, but you'd never be able to tell from my friends who are going surfing today in Maine. I'm pretty convinced though that today is the perfect…