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  1. krjwaj

    Can you live without paper towels?

    DH has a house painting business and he uses newspaper on the windows...and gloves! :)
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    Got free wood garden bed frames.

    Good Job hubby! Wonder how many people drove right by thinking, "Now, what would anyone do with that??!!"
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    What is your goal in self-sufficient living?

    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...
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    What's for breakfast?

    Homemade spinach and cheese quiche, grape juice,coffee ETA: forgot about my orange!
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    What's for lunch?

    That doesn't sound very self-sufficient!! ;) I had a turkey& lettuce and WW bread. Hot tea, watermelon (chicks got the rinds) and some pretzels.
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    Anyone drive a Honda Fit? **UPDATE W" PHOTO

    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
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    Homemade recipes for animals?

    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...
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    Newbie

    IS the CO in 'COgirl' for country, or Colorado? :)
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    Recycling numbers

    Our private collection takes only #1 and #2, and the mouth of the container has to be smaller than the body. Kinda narrows it down.
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    Where did your life take you today?

    Old habits die hard
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    Where did your life take you today?

    Bodies here are getting ready for vaca!
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    Where did your life take you today?

    Important to get a nap today
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    Where did your life take you today?

    hot turkey burgers for dinner
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    First Goat has Passed :(

    Rest in Peace, Pet. :(
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    Homemade Mayonnaise...

    Haven't tried that but we don't eat a lot of mayo. We have tried the Soy Mayo from the store which tastes similar but it is pricey.
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    Homemade sports drink

    Sorry, it tastes like lemon gatorade I guess.
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    Does any body have the recipe for Country Fried Steak!?!

    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...
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    Garbage collection...town or private...or self?

    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...
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    Homemade sports drink

    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...
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