I think our goal is reducing waste, making more things ourselves, not relying on commercial producers as much, choosing what we want in our food, products, home. Accepting the fact that homemade or built-by-hand made take some more time but it is a learning experience and chance to be proud.
We...
Anyone have a Honda Fit? Dh is thinking about getting one for me. Right now, my beloved 1998 car only gets 17 mpg....but it is dependable and cute!!
Friends in Florida have a Honda Fit (<>35mpg) and they love it...and he is 6'4".
Thanks,
Karin
We always buy the same Pedigree dry food to keep from upsetting doggie's sensitive tummy. Whenever we are at Target I look for canned food and can usually buy some on clearance ($.41 last time). One can of wet lasts 4 days around here.
Biscuits I use coupons for whenever I can. In fact, he is...
Country Fried Steak with green beans and rice
Source: Martha Stewart.com
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 large eggs
1 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 minute steaks (each about 2 ounces and 1/4 inch thick)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4...
We live outside city limits and therefore have to pay for private garbage pick up. We have decided to cancel service and take it ourselves starting in Oct. We compost and recycle and don't buy much packaged items so our garbage can was rarely even half full.
The nearest drop off for us is about...
This is a recipe I use for a 'gatorade' substitute. Not to drink all day, but before or after a work out.
1/4 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt (I use sea salt)
1/4 c hot water
1/4 c OJ (not concentrate)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 1/2 c cold water
1. In the bottom of a pitcher, dissolve sugar and salt in the...