Recent content by Rozzie

I think that suggesting it is all due to the economy is an oversimplification. I'd suggest there are several different causes that all happen to be occurring (to different extents, perhaps) right about now. Examples of possibilities: 1) Economy, as discussed previously here. Obviously, this...

If you are in need of more syringes (with or without needles) just go to a farm store. Tractor Supply has them, for sure. Most other large chain farm stores do, too. You can get pretty much whatever size you need, in whatever quantity you need. I keep assorted syringes on hand. Need to stock...

I think this is a good idea, for those with an unused pool around: http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/08/garden-pool-family-of-four-grows-food-in-swimming-pool-arizona.php I am going to do it with my (unused) pool. I can't do it this year. Maybe next year or the year after. I have to make...

Planted seedlings. I had all the seeds on hand from last year, as well as leftover Jiffy pellets from a prior year's purchase. I did bring in potting soil from my container garden for a few things, as I was short pellets. I will also make some banana bread with sale purchased bananas bought...

For $6 per hour, make sure the housework is really, REALLY light. I wouldn't be moving furniture or scrubbing grout...

Not usually. Most of the stuff for sale in $1 stores is completely unnecessary landfill fodder. I'd rather pay a bit more for higher quality kitchen stuff that will last a lifetime than repeatedly buy plastic, poorly made easily bent lightweight metal stuff, and the lightweight ceramic that...