I went grocery shopping this evening. It’s Sept. 29, and my schedule made the opportunity for shopping be perfect for TODAY. I wouldn’t have another chance until late on Oct.… Read More... "No Spend September: A Confession"
No Spend September: the third full week
How is my No Spend September? Thank you for asking. We are out of ketchup, yogurt, and we’ve consumed enough frozen goods to have the light in my freezer actually illuminate the space.… Read More... "No Spend September: the third full week"
Sustainability — What about the solar car?
After reading my post about the Urban Ambassador nomination (here), someone asked, “What about the solar car? Wasn’t that sustainability?” Yes, the solar car was sustainability work for the future.… Read More... "Sustainability — What about the solar car?"
Big garden win
I just moved 40′ of fencing and posts and all of this basil. Why? To make way for work to be done in my city’s community garden. In the past, we’ve had… Read More... "Big garden win"
Sustainable thoughts
I was recently nominated for Urban Ambassador’s Ambassador of the Year Award. Part of the nomination included a thinking piece. I was asked: a. Why do you feel it is… Read More... "Sustainable thoughts"
No Spend September Update
I am two weeks into No Spend September and I think it’s going well. I’ve unsubscribed to a few retail stores’ emails to keep my temptation low. I forgot that I… Read More... "No Spend September Update"
Death to varroa mites
In the foreground, the lower left hand area of the photo, there are two varroa mites. They are reddish in color. They are destructive to honey bees. I took a… Read More... "Death to varroa mites"
The smoothest wall in the house
The smoothest wall in the house will unfortunately be found behind a door. But it’s so perfect! Read More... "The smoothest wall in the house"
No Spend September :: So at ease
I decided to join my sister (find her over at Learning the Frugal Life) and I have a No Spend September. What is No Spend September? It’s a spending freeze. I will allow… Read More... "No Spend September :: So at ease"
Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence :: Part 4 :: Odds and Ends
:: a few last thoughts :: This post is the fourth and last in a small series about the Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence. This blog post relays my experience of the event. First post of… Read More... "Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence :: Part 4 :: Odds and Ends"