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:hide Actually, spelt is not gluten-free. It's recommended for people who have wheat intolerance issues because it is an older type of wheat, but it's definitely not gluten-free. Oats are generally considered "gluten free" and are very healthy--especially when soaked or cooked, however they...

I have a wrist brace for my right wrist which is worst, but it doesn't seem to work for me so it's in the bottom of a drawer now. I pull it out every once in a while when things get bad, but haven't for a long while. My physiotherapist determined early on that I build up tension in my neck and...

If everyone started eating better, those trucking/grocery store jobs would still be there because there would be more demand for "real" food, which still needs trucking and grocery store space. Gas stations will still sell snacks, maybe they'll be more healthy if people change their habits--the...

I had to google that, we don't have that brand up here. Interesting that their website doesn't list ingredients for any of their products--that's the first thing I look at when I buy anything, and not listing it on the website makes me very suspicious that those things are just chock-full of...

The only medication I take, other than the odd Tylenol for a headache, is my asthma puffer (Ventolin) and I need that one to breathe on occasion, so no way I'm throwing that one out! I also have carpal tunnel, both wrists. I don't "take" anything for it, never have. I've gone for extensive...

I've been reading along but pretty much unable to contribute, because I've really never in my life encountered these kinds of eating habits. I feel horrible thinking of what people are doing to themselves, and I really had absolutely no idea that this kind of thing was "normal". I grew up on...

Interesting idea, what do you specifically use them for? Pretty pricey for a lid! I googled the name and also found their website http://www.recapmasonjars.com/ and a photo for you:

I don't use much in the way of "cleaners", other than my Tub & Shower Cleaner (equal parts Sunlight dish soap and vinegar in a spray bottle). Most of the surfaces in my home are cleaned with hot soapy water and a cloth, or just water. I do pour a bloop of vinegar into the mop bucket for...

FWIW, I don't read the sections at all--when I login I just click on "recent posts" at the top and it lists everything in order that it was posted, highlighting what's new since I was last online :) Huge timesaver. But when I want to actually start a thread, then I have to do some serious...

I don't know anything about any "movement", I just know that any land I've ever lived on has responded better to light use and organic treatment than my neighbors' land has responded to hard treatment and over application of chemicals. I'm a child of hippies and old-school thrifty grandparents...

Oh, I know they are useful (and tasty) but they aren't native. No idea on the "footprint" thing, never heard that quote?

This too, it really helps :)

Pretty normal here, whatever "normal" is. It's been within the seasonal range for temps, and spring seems to be coming along nicely. Normal around here is like this week--hot and sunny yesterday (20C/70F) and cool with a morning skiff of snow (that melted by 9am) today. Spring next to...

Good for you for sticking to your plan, AND enjoying your day! It can be tough to not suspect subterfuge, but I'm betting that even if it was there, it was unconscious. He probably just wanted a nice day out with you :) But if he does it again...

And dandelions :)

Interesting talk. I don't personally believe that humans have a true picture of how ecosystems and climate actually change over time, or how to "fix" it, but that's just me. I read a series of books about the Cariboo-Chilcotin region of BC a few years ago that were written by Richmond P...

Suckers are the branches that grow between the main stem and branches--they actually do quite well as solo plants, in my experience. I always pinch them out when I see them, to concentrate fruit production, and if I've missed one until it has got to a fair size I always just stick it in a bit...

Some forums have a reply box already there under the last post, you just type in it and click "submit", rather than having to click "reply" to get a box to type in first. :)

This is all great, seems to be a timely topic for everyone plus I'm gleaning lots of tips from everyone as well--thanks! :) On the meal planning side of things, I just do it on a Word document "calendar". I look at what I've got in the pantry/freezer and pick meals that work with what's...

I'm feeling challenged by Joel's recent thread about lurking vs. contributing, so I want to start a conversation about how to better deal with meal planning and food storage. I'm a busy Mom of two teens who are super involved with sports/band/Girl Guides (one of whom also has a part-time job)...