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About Marcia Stehouwer

I have a great life (most days) and a small budget, so being frugal is one of my favourite hobbies. I started this blog after procrastinating for 3 months, on April Fool's Day. I knit, I read, I knit, I work... I am also about a quarter of the way through my goal to lose 100 pounds. So between knitting, working, reading etc., I also do some walking! EDIT: 2021. I am not closer to my weight goal, but moving forward. The budget is still small. We are renting our homestead and progressing towards our family dream!

Things Do Get Finished Around Here!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Marcia Stehouwer

If there is one thing that I tell people about me – it is that I don’t finish things. I’m a great idea person – but seeing the project through to the end – that’s something I find challenging. (I’m … Continue reading →

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Seeing Stars!

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Marcia Stehouwer

I know you aren’t seeing them yet….because they are still in the WIP stage (Work in Progress). Some friends asked for a bit of an explanation and this is it. These are pin loons, and you will find that there … Continue reading →

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Scapes Galore!

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Marcia Stehouwer

Well, it took a while but all my scapes are off the garlic and in the house! I did not realize just how many scapes come from over 1000 garlic cloves. Over a thousand is the right answer. Now to … Continue reading →

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Let the Adventure Begin!

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Marcia Stehouwer

Last night, I was surprised to see Eric backing up with my trailer! It wasn’t what I was envisioning for how I would start this project. Still, it is here and this morning I was able to see the task … Continue reading →

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Embracing a Tiny Space

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Marcia Stehouwer

The journey is getting ready for a bend in the road. I have bought a travel trailer that looks kind of like this: My family is also on this journey – but they have their own project. So how does … Continue reading →

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More Joy for the Journey!

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Marcia Stehouwer

It’s March Break here in Ontario and I’ve been kind of busy. In a household that is “mid-dream”, I am embracing the chaos of that. I’m also trying to work ahead and this week’s Fitness Matters Podcast was all about … Continue reading →

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JOY in the JOURNEY – Part 1

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Marcia Stehouwer

Life is full of things we have to do – work, play, learn, stay healthy, brush our teeth. I’m sure you can think of others. Here are some ways I am putting joy in my journey! My goal is to … Continue reading →

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Me and White Supremacy

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Marcia Stehouwer

This is something I must face each day as I wake up in a home that is Indigenous. I am white. I am Dutch. I am a settler, a guest on Indigenous territory in a country on Native land. It … Continue reading →

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21 in 2021

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Marcia Stehouwer

The year is coming to a close and it seems to be time to make new resolutions. I’m rather tired of resolving to lose weight. I’ve been resolving that for years. Even with the guidance of a fitness and life … Continue reading →

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Cherries Galore

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Marcia Stehouwer

It’s the first week of July and cherries are coming from the Northwest US at $1.98 a pound. This is a fabulous price and I have already bought 10 bags. My first foray went to the dehydrator, the freezer and … Continue reading →

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