10 Tips To Lose Weight
I’m no doctor and I don’t claim to be stick thin. That said, since it’s the beginning of the year and we’re all trying to lose weight (yet again!) I …
10 More DIY Christmas Gifts
Last year’s 10 Fast DIY Christmas Gifts was so popular, I decided to follow up with 10 MORE DIY Christmas Gifts. Unlike last year, there’s still almost a month before …
Replacing Unitaskers with Multitaskers
When I first saw this Trio lasagna pan, I thought it was kind of cool. But then I thought about my lasagna pan and how I use it for many …
Four Benefits Of Turning Off TV
First, let me say that I don’t look down on people for having TV and I don’t care if people watch it. I don’t think TV is inherently wrong or …
All About Raised Beds
I put in raised beds because I have a well-documented vole problem. When we installed them, I considered them a permanent addition to the yard, so I thought long and …
The Real Cost Of Having A Baby
A word to the wise: never read an article about child rearing that starts out warning you about all the things you will have to give up when you have …
How To Make Duck Confit
Duck confit is a French dish where duck is cured in salt and poached in fat. It has long been one of my favorite dishes, so I decided to make …
Cutting Back on Plastic
(Photo depicting 2 million plastic bottles – the number of bottles used in the US every 5 minutes.) Since I started composting, I have become aware of how much plastic …
How To Make Apple Cider
We tried making apple cider and it was easy. All it took was putting the apple juice in a big bottle with brown sugar and yeast, letting it ferment, and …
Does Having Chickens Save Money?
We have decided to get chickens. I have three reasons for wanting to get chickens. They are: 1. Fresh eggs—Obviously, chickens lay eggs. 2. Free manure for the garden—Chicken manure …
How to Get Rid of Clutter
I’m getting rid of clutter right now. Clothes, furniture, dishes, etc. are all going. I don’t know if I will ever get to the point where I have exactly the …