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Pam, I sure with I had your motivation. You are sewing up a storm and saving a ton of money. I like using sheets for things, too. I've picked up new sheets at Walmart for a dollar a piece. Can't beat that. Sometimes, the colors aren't the best, but I usually find a purpose for them. I...

Friday was our running around day. Got a couple of bills paid and a gift returned. Picked up a couple of odds and ends. Then, spent almost 2 hours at the bank. We are looking into refinancing our place as the interest rates are looking pretty good. We're not locked in yet, but checking it...

Glad to hear you like the new sewing machine. I've been dreaming of a new one for the last couple of years. But, being the practical one that I am, it's still a dream. I know there's money to be made with the embroidery feature. I have a friend that used to embroider birth announcements on...

I may have missed this, but do you know if you're having a girl or boy? My niece doesn't know yet. I never wanted to know. I didn't want to know for either of my grandsons, but I had an idea they were both boys. I made the cutest burp cloths from flannel. They were so soft and absorbant...

Oh, what a cutie. She really is sweet. You enjoy every minute, Granny! I was just thinking about her today and wondering if you posted pictures.........and here they are.

Acre of Blessings, I'm inspired reading about your menu planning. Menu planning is something I've done in the past - until 6 months ago. I will work that back into our routine. That was the problem - our entire routine was thrown off. And good for you eating healthier snacks. I stopped...

Thanks for the link. I like the simple outline of information offered. We have so much to learn with all of this. Our biggest stumbling block is pricing. Any tips on that FarmerChick?

Bee, please do ramble about your family. I had to laugh what you said about the 22 yr. old. We have 2 daughters 25 and 21 and we are surrounded by nieces and nephews from 25 down. Some of them know exactly where they are going and a few are just taking their time figuring it all out. I...

Cornbread, yum. I'd share the clothes with you, but my daughter is older - just turned 21. I snatch some of her hand-me-downs, but I'm not that slim anymore.

Wow 15 eggs! We are lucky to get 4 a day. It's so cold here, but they still want out and about everyday. You mentioned cutting squares for the baby bag. Are you quilting it? I'm looking for ideas for my nieces baby due in May. And would you think of my one day that you're resting on the...

I'm sorry to hear about your puppy. It's good that action is being taken. Hopefully, the dog warden will never have another job with this responsibility. Well I'm jealous of your clean house. I really need to get going around here. What I usually do is to deep clean before putting up the...

Happy, happy New Year 2009!!! I just want to wish everyone a healthy, happy New Year filled with everything that leads you to live more Self Sufficient.

Wednesday was another fast paced day as we had our 2 yr. old grandson here all day. Last summer he learned how to climb over the gate at the bottom of the stairs going up. Once he mastered that, it wasn't a big deal. Until yesterday........he climbed over several times giggling and running...

Lori, thanks for the welcome. We searched for several years to find this place. We had looked further away as prices were better, but we had the tug of family and at the time a very special grandson that kept us looking closer. We had pretty much given up and settled into making the best of...

Yep, the others are right - great place for ideas and support for living SS. A lot of friendly "chatting" too. Welcome!

Hope you were able to accomplish much from your "to do" list for today. I wish I could get that motivated. It's especially hard for me in the winter. A boarder would be a great start for your plans. Hope it works out. BTW, a daughter's boyfriend can be a problem at any age..........as well...

Sounds good, but I'm fairly certain that it wouldn't be well received by my family.

keljonma, have you tried this recipe? I've seen it before, but have hestitated making it. Sometimes it's good to have a recommendation or review on recipes. Thanks

Wow $4.50 a bale for straw. We are getting a great deal at $2.00 a bale. And, it's nice straw. Good job on the compost. That's one area we haven't really worked on. We do have plenty of manure around here for the garden, but a compost pile would be a big plus. And doesn't it feel great to...

Believe me, I'm certainly no expert. All of this is takes a great amount of time and a long time to get the hang of things. Or, maybe I'm a slow learner. LOL I have mastered good butter and yogurt. Actually, the yogurt recipe is MissPriss' from the BYC forum. I incubate in a cooler. The...