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Current US Army wife of 14 years :P Does that count?

Probably my biggest reason for starting the switch is my CFL's are starting to hum in some fixtures, so I think they are one their last leg. The savings I figure monthly will pay for the new bulbs in 3 months. I double checked again and the new bulbs are running at 7.5 watts for a three light...

That is my biggest gripe about the CFL is they take time to warm up, and I live in a dark house....These are instantly bright.

We gave all our regular Christmas lights to the Goodwill store this year after picking up all the clearance LED lights for the last few seasons, my Husband of course is thrilled to be able to go crazy decorating and not costing a fortune. I just cringe at the boxes stuffed to the limit in the...

I went to Costco this week and they had three pack of clear (nice and bright) LED lights for 17.00, they are AWESOME so far! They replaced the fluorescent in my chandelier that used 42 watts total for now a total usage of less than 10 and I have more light output, I am going to purchase a pack...

Quartzsite is a favorite place for my Dad as well, he loves the amount of things (tailored to his age capabilities) to do from four wheeling, hiking, prospecting, etc to do there. I am thinking of getting him a beginners prospecting kit for Christmas :D He loves to try new things! My Dad also...

It is, I think (not 100% sure) 35' fifth wheel plus his truck for transportation locally. He stays 2-4 months at a time depending on seasons (winter is always spent somewhere warmer like AZ, CA). He LOVES it, and he is turning 70. This is by choice, he can afford a home but he loves this...

My Dad is a full timer who is SS minded but rather than be self sufficient he is more disaster prepared. He carries 6 months of Freeze dried food (light weight) has a generator and a backup solar generator. He carries and uses a water purification system. He is completely portable, but if you...

I am so lost on this whole blow up/leaving thing! I did not notice deleted posts etc, I guess I come here looking for the good and was oblivious to some major happening with the more dominant members..... I guess being a military wife people come and go from my life on a daily basis, this forum...

This is similar to my Grandma's recipe which I don't have. Clover honey, also called homestead honey, is not a bee originated honey. Instead it is a homemade recipe that has been handed down for over a hundred years. Honey made from bees can be incredibly difficult to control the taste of. Bees...

double post :D

We too have the Cuisinart and it makes fantastic ice cream! I have a deep freeze for the bowls also which does seem to help.

My Grandma used to make something called homestead honey when they could not get real honey, but this is just unacceptable! This article is so frustrating and just adds to what should be America's discontentment with our food system. We eat as much local as possible but sometimes it is just not...

I sometimes go to the thrift stores and look for 100% wool sweaters to make felted flowers and purses. They usually run less than a dollar and sometimes less if they have holes. They make beautiful gifts. You can make hair clip and embellishments on other projects, mittens. There are so many...

You didn't ask me but here is a detailed instruction page. http://www.monolithic.com/stories/water-filtration-system Hope that helps!

It may not be an American made product but Big Brown horse is opening up a little shop to sell her wares and this would be making money, probably doubling or even tripling her profit over what it would cost her to put them together in sachets to sell locally. I think that would qualify as...

Don't forget wool dryer balls in your shop!

I use them, they last a long time so I have not bought any for a while but the brand I have is Maggie's (I bought on Amazon) but I have heard that the Naturoli brand is a better soapnut so I will order them next time. I steep mine is warm water to make a tea and use them for delicates. They are...

I didn't read the other posts but when we moved overseas our dog had to walk on a leash for all potty breaks, it was tough at first but it was easier to go where another dog had gone and she would go over the top, it will become second nature soon :) Forgot to mention we also used the same cue...

I love shopping in this type of store you are describing! Crafts, vintage and antique dealers all in one and checking out at a central register. You have already been given tons of great advice, I just wanted to say that I am all about presentation, if it's simple but artsy I am instantly...