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A Politically Charged Rant
Let me just say, first, that I am not into politics. I have my opinions, and I exercise my right to vote, but overall, I am not overly impressed with the world of politics and the people who wallow around in it. That said, something about the elections this year is really bothering me. Maybe it’s always been this way and I’ve never noticed. I do manage to keep myself pretty sheltered. I very rarely watch the news, or any other real-time TV for that matter, which means I also schwink right through all those political mud-slinging commercials. I don’t have a land line (home phone) so I don’t get any of those annoying recorded messages, although I have seen plenty of people complaining about them on Facebook this year. But, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the Town, Go Green
Add a Rain Gauge to Your Sprinkler System
In August, we had a sprinkler system installed, as the first step in completely re-doing our front yard. Our one small change for August is that handyman hubby added this do-hickey: For an extra $35 and 5 minutes of Craig’s time, this little guy is now wired into our control box. When it rains more than 3/8 of an inch, the sensor disables our sprinkler system for 24 hours. It saves water, and money! Craig said … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Frugal Fawn, Go Green, Spending Less
There’s a Word for That: Squash
The official Fall season is one week old today. Even though the weather here in the south isn’t very Fall-like yet, there’s another way to tell that it’s Fall. Squash. I was given these beauties by the Hankins family. They gave me even more, but I gave some to the neighbor. Luckily tomorrow is my turn to make the supper swap dinner. Have you ever seen such huge zucchini? In the midst of trying to figure out … Read entire article »
Filed under: Garden, Go Green, There's a Word for That
TV-free Tuesdays
Our July One Small Change is probably the scariest one of the year: TV-free Tuesdays. In the way of Meatless Mondays, this change is meant to decrease consumption of energy, but it also serves another, possibly more important, purpose. Before I had kids, I had proposed to Craig that we get rid of our TV all together, or at least get rid of our cable service. I had full intentions of not letting our children watch … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Go Green, Mommyhood
Easy Energy Savings: Fridge and Water Heater
So, the end of the month has come (and gone), and Craig hasn’t figured out what our One Small Change was. Here’s a clue: Yes, indeed. I turned the refrigerator and freezer one notch warmer. Nothing perished or thawed prematurely. . . even though Callen has figured out how to climb up into our fridge (the freezer is on the bottom) and get what he and Carina need while she holds the door open for him. BUT! … Read entire article »
Filed under: Around the House, Go Green
Grab My Button!
