Economical...

Yes, I admit it, Matthew and I are cheap when it comes to some things. Let's just say that we try our best to prioritize. Which is why I found myself cleaning the toilet this morning with what has been dubbed the "Hillbilly Scrub Brush." We are so cheap that we do not want to spend money to buy a toilet cleaning brush... or maybe, we are just so creative that it is beneath us to use ordinary means to accomplish the job. Uh huh, right. Anyway, here is a picture of the contraption we came up with.

The unsuspecting stick I plucked from our front yard even had a nice little built-in notch for a handle. Magnificent.

And a closeup view so that our device can be fully appreciated. I hope you find this as humorous as I did.

Simple enough. Stick topped by an antibacterial wipe which has been tied onto it using embroidery thread. Of course, you might rightly be asking yourself, "They bought antibacterial wipes and embroidery thread but they won't buy a toilet brush?" Correct. Like I said before - it's about priorities. The cost-benefit analysis we mentally conducted in regards to paying for a traditional toilet cleaning brush deduced that it was not worth the time and/or money spent to acquire it. A couple quid ("bucks") saved here and there could add up to a nice weekend trip to Ireland or something. And hey, it worked. Good thing I'm married to an engineer. Well, just thought I'd document the extent of our thrifty hick-ness. I'm off to start packing for our upcoming escapades. Two days until Belgium, and five days until I see my family! Hallelujah!!!

Oh, and speaking of my family, I have to mention my little sister. She is so talented! She drew this sketch free-hand for her drafting class at OSU.

I was impressed. Way to go, Jordan!

She's probably embarrassed now, but that's what big sisters are for, right? Have a terrific Tuesday!