TGIF! Have a great weekend and Mother's Day all! I am hoping to kickstart my weekend this morning with a viewing of Dark Shadows at the theater and then watching the Central East Regional CrossFit games on ESPN3 since some of the guys/gals from my gym are competing. Go team CFNA! It would be lovely to go in person since they are in Columbus, OH but I think my kids would be bored out of their minds. The rest of the weekend is pretty up in the air. We have been invited to a picnic and there is an … [Read more...]
Gardening on the Cheap
With so many people struggling economically these days there is a renewed interest in gardening. However, many people fear that starting a garden may stretch their budget to the breaking point. That doesn't necessarily have to be the case. It is possible to garden quite cheaply. Plan Ahead One of the best ways to keep the garden affordable is too plan ahead. Visit yard sales, auctions, and other places where you may find gardening tools and equipment for sale cheaply. You can also check … [Read more...]
Urban Gardening for City Farmgirls
I have an inner war battling inside me. I was born in farm country where corn fields abound and children can ride a horse almost before they can walk. But then I was transplanted to the 5th largest US city and developed a love for city life. I never forgot my roots though and spent every summer back on the farm, riding until my legs were jelly, catching lightning bugs, and enjoying the farm fresh air. Now I often alternate between dreams... a city or suburbs home with a little land to grow … [Read more...]
Compost in Your Kitchen
Have you seen the NatureMill Kitchen Composter that keeps kitchen scraps out of landfills and enriches the soil naturally? This is easily one of the coolest gadgets we've come across this year. Push a button and get compost in 2 weeks! Here is how it works: Just add organic waste, any time, such as vegetables, coffee grounds, paper, even meat, dairy, and fish (up to 5 lbs. per day). The NatureMill does the rest! Inside the sealed reactor, the air flow and mixing are controlled, making odorless … [Read more...]
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