Oct 30
Lest you think I fell off the face of the planet, I thought I’d show you what I’ve been up to. It’s autumn, so it’s time to harvest, as I mentioned in my last post. But it’s also time to preserve. A faulty clip holding up one of my pantry shelves necessitated pulling all of …
Oct 18
For the first time I can remember, Matt & I (and, post-nap, the kids) did some fall clean-up in the yard in the fall instead of in late winter/early spring. It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm. The type of day that makes me love fall in Colorado (even if I am sunburned!). We …
Sep 12
OK, I realize I’m really stretching my usual Friday Fun post to the limit by blogging about ripping hair off of my body, but a friend asked for more on my pledge to be razor-free for September and October, so here goes… I found a Moom sugaring kit on clearance last month at Vitamin Cottage …
Sep 10
When I first discovered APLS (Affluent People Living Sustainably), I was a bit surprised that there was so much discussion around the choice of the word affluent. Not only am I comfortable granting creative license for a good acronym (and who doesn’t love APLS and its tie-ins like “The Bushel Basket”???), but I recognize the …
Sep 02
My pal Crunchy Domestic Goddess is hosting a great challenge this fall: Ditch the Disposables. Although she mentions things like paper napkins, plastic water bottles, and toilet paper, I’ve opted to participate by trying one thing off of her list and one inspired by Crunchy Chicken’s post on sustainable hair removal. First, I will do …
Aug 19
Researchers at Cornell University released a study that confirms what we already knew: eating local is better for the planet and better for our health. The study found that the United States food production industry uses almost as much fossil fuels as our entire fleet of automobiles. This seems impossible until you consider that it …
Aug 14
I’ve had a hard couple of weeks. Lots to do. Not enough time. Not feeling adequate. When I get in one of these “I suck” frames of mind, it’s sometimes hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. So I’m constantly surprised at the ability of music to snap me out of …
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