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We're getting close. We have paid off all of our debts, except for the farm, and unfortunately we are still paying for the house we just moved from. So our next step is to hopefully get the old place sold asap without taking too much of a hit. (we already have resigned ourselves to the fact...

Funny that greasy food does make you feel better. I had some bacon, and that seemed to help. Been chugging water all day, but I might need to treat myself to a Coke. I'll need to be sure to go to bed early tonight, too. It's probably good I do get a hangover when I drink too much because it...

I'm usually very smart when I drink, and keep to my 2 drink maximum. Well, last night I wasn't so smart. :rolleyes: I'm drinking lots of water, which helps. Do you guys have any tips on other ways to speed up my recovery?

I grew up in Northern Kentucky, which isn't considered The South by most people in Kentucky. I always assumed I had the typical midwestern non-accent. When I moved to Chicago, people up there said I had a southern accent. Then I moved to Indiana, which is technically north of where I lived in...

I've been canning tomatoes for about 3 years now, and haven't ever used lemon juice. I haven't found that it makes much of a difference (in my short experience), so I think you'll be OK. :)

Good idea! They do seem a lot harder than the other kind.

We have a RIR roo, and he's actually caused no problems with our hens or with us. He goes after dogs that get in, but since I whacked him with a bucket when he came after me once, he gives me a wide berth. We have 13 hens, and 10 more chicks/pullets, so there are plenty of females for him to...

I have been eating lots of popsicles lately, so as a way to save money, I bought a pack of popsicles molds. Bought some add-your-own sugar koolaid so that I could cut down on the sugar in them. But they just don't seem to have as much flavor as the store-bought ones. Do you guys have any...

The recipe I've used for beef stew calls for tomato juice, and one time I realized I didn't have any on hand, so I used bloody Mary mix. Best. stew. ever!

Bimpnottin - I saw a posting recently in our local paper, looking for people to do farm audits. I was wondering what that was about - now I know! :) I work from home for an online school, so that's not exactly something you could jump into unless you have a teaching license. IMO, there are...

Good tips! I have always been meaning to use distilled water, but I never have it on hand when I make lotion.

I'm completely certain I have a thyroid issue, but my "numbers" are "normal," so I haven't been able to find a doc who will treat me. I have had my cortisol checked, and that is somewhat low, in that most people start out at a peak when they wake up, and I just pretty much stay at the same...

Looks like grapefruit seed extract is a possible natural antibacterial, so you're not too far off. :D

I've been making homemade lotion for friends & family, and had one mention that hers got moldy. She has had it since the winter, and is the first one who's had that problem. My lotion is water, almond oil, Vitamin E oil, beeswax & essential oils for fragrance. Is there a natural preservative...

Every month, I get pain in my neck and shoulder when I start my period. Unfortunately, it lasts for about 2 weeks and then I get 2 weeks respite before it comes back. It's definitely muscle pain, and it's driving me crazy! So it occurred to me that maybe it's a nutrient deficiency tied to my...

Honey! Also, here is the pancake recipe that I use. Super-delicious and even gluten free! http://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes_detail.php?rid=236

Oh jeez, my SIL has a kid and she's one of the most irresponsible people I know. :rolleyes:

DH was on board with this when we met. We talked about it soon after we got serious so that there was no confusion. And I really don't see it as my 'prime directive;' there are plenty of people working on increasing the population of the planet. I'll let them take care of that.

Interesting! I don't have any kids or stepkids. I have nieces and nephews that I enjoy, and I run an afterschool group with 4-8th grade girls, and am a teacher, so I spend a lot of time with kids. Maybe that's why I'm relieved to come home to DH & the animals. I don't really know. :idunno I...

When I googled this act, I got numerous hits, but it was all the same article. Like k0xxx said, it died in Congress in 2007. I found this article, originally from CNN, that has more information: http://current.com/11pe04c. This is still not exactly "hot off the presses" (May 2010), so I...