Category Archives: Cutting Back

Waste Removal

Some time ago, when I started thinking about taking on the project of redoing our office, I stumbled upon a box of old letters to my husband, which he received while he was serving a mission for our church. The … Continue reading

Posted in change, Cutting Back, introspection, Married Life, Poor Kyle, self-actualisation, short stories/vignette | 10 Comments

Saturday Steals: Oakley Ski Coat

Welcome to another round of Saturday Steals! We’re shooting for seven or more entries this week (we set our sights high), so don’t be shy! My Saturday Steal this week  is actually a month old, but I use it all … Continue reading

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What is Lent called if I’m not Catholic? Deprivation for no reason?

I am not quitting Project: Proxy like I said I was. Sorry for all the drama.  (No I’m not; drama is the whole point of this blog.) It was the heckling of longtime AoOL reader Cristin that was the deciding … Continue reading

Posted in Cutting Back, health and vitality, Project: Proxy | 14 Comments

One Giant Crapshoot

Today I waxed my own eyebrows.  (At the encouragement of my friend Genevra, without whom I would’ve never even CONSIDERED taking such a huge leap of faith in myself.  Thanks, friend!) Here’s a really awful before-and-after comparison. {You’ll be a … Continue reading

Posted in change, Cutting Back, I hate change, It's All Good, oh brother what next | 12 Comments