Life is full of those “a-ha” moments. I had a big one last week. Photo credit I had outpatient surgery last week. No big deal and I’m all healed up now. Anyway, if you’ve ever had an outpatient procedure, you know that they bring you in a couple of hours early to “prep” you. During [...]
There’s a movement that dares to ask the question, “Why Do You need a Front Yard Anyway?“ The American front yard has long defined boundaries and created separation between urban and suburban neighbors. The yard has also been the pride and joy of many homeowners as they manicure the “weed-free” lawn they have created. Yet, [...]
Everyday I hear about another family devastated by unemployment. It’s becoming commonplace in today’s economy and unfortunately, most don’t where to start when it happens to them. I believe that our economy is withstanding a “great correction” that will become the norm for many years to come. It’s time our mindset changes from the status-quo [...]
Most of us are completely oblivious to the affects of automation in our lives, but it is always a good thing?? Automation has always been “sold” as a way to simplify our lives, save time and money, plus make us happier overall. But is that always the case, especially over the long term? I’ll show [...]
I’ve bought them for years and years and have never really given disposable razors a second thought….until now. Like most of you, I have been quite aware of the increasing prices of groceries overall. I gasp and nearly choke as price increases each week at the store don’t even have the decency to be ‘subtle’ anymore. [...]
I don’t like to wear skirts and dresses….they make me uncomfortable. Oh, did I mention my lovely varicose veins that were bequeathed upon me by my fore-mothers?? Yeah, stick with the pants, Kelly. Most of the time, in fall and winter, you will find me in a comfortable pair of jeans and a knit sweater [...]
“Hello, my name is Kelly and I’m afraid of knitting”….. That was my story just a few months ago. Really???!!! Afraid??!! Of yarn?! Yep. Scared me to death. Not the yarn, per se, the potential for failure. The very high likelihood that I could look “stupid” kept me from learning a skill that I really wanted to [...]
As I take this week to set my 2012 goals, it only makes sense to include some reflection on last years goals. Assessing what was accomplished, why or why not and looking forward all have a place in setting goals for your life and/or homestead. Yesterday you heard me talking about healing and resting during [...]
“Country Living” grain mill from Urban Homemaker. The decision has been made….I went manual. The warnings have been plentiful. Those very warnings have kept me in limbo for many months. “It’s so hard to grind your own grain by hand, you’ll hate it!” “No one in their right mind would get one of those!” “You’re [...]
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