Hiking has always looked interesting to me. Something I think I would like to do. A couple of years ago I watched a documentary about the Appalachian Trail - and loved it! It looks like it would be so amazing. Difficult, but amazing. But with many young children in tow, I dared not attempt it solo. …
We got this solar thing… I think
I would be lying if I said I was happy about the power verdict. If I am really honest, I am currently not all that thrilled with the Lord’s “It’s for your good”. It was much easier to be positive about it last week. You know, when we had a freak cold front move through…
We got this solar thing… I think
I would be lying if I said I was happy about the power verdict. If I am really honest, I am currently not all that thrilled with the Lord’s "It's for your good". It was much easier to be positive about it last week. You know, when we had a freak cold front move through…
Power Plight
And here’s the long version to our recent power plight. The electric man came out last Friday. All was a go. With the land being “heavily wooded” they would cut the trees – for free! Furthermore, since there are so many trees, it might have been cheaper to go underground. Also, for free. But it…
7 Quick Takes – 6/29/2013
Up this week: Could it be... Electricity?!, sweet trees, cheater cooking while staying cool and a note to just jump.- 1 -Oh Lawdy lawdy, what a ride it has been, this power thing. Or lack of, for better understanding. Off grid, generator issues galore, making do, getting by and thriving still. The electric company…
7 Quick Takes – 6/21/2013
Up this week: A week in a powered home, lots of pinteresting researching, lazy homesteading and a solar cooker! - 1 -Whew, let me just say, an unplanned stay in a powered home for a week is like vacation yall. AC, wifi, PS3, a REAL kitchen - with a dishwasher and a fridge! The children…
7 Quick Takes – 6/16/2013
Happy Father's Day!!Up this week: PhotoDump of BabyGirl's cute face, flooring and bed score, I love the view from up here, and just to make you feel better - I'm showing how much crap I can shove into one room, my OCD tendencies with organization, the downsizing I have been working on all week! …
It’s For Our Good
At this point I am shaking my head chuckling. The alternative is curling up in the fetal position while rocking in the corner.It will all make sense in a moment. You may even laugh a little.After writing up that lovely I'm a sell out post yesterday. We load up in the truck, on a mission…
Unofficially official – I’m a sellout
I will admit it. I've been the holdout, the strong hold against grid power. I don't like relying on something so temperamental to outages, with no choice but to accept whatever rate increases and fees they want, when they want. I just don't.But we can't continue like this.And I am only slightly upset.Maybe if things…
The need for… Retail Therapy
It’s been one of those weeks. Or months. And I am feeling the need intense desire, to do some retail therapy.It is what it is. It is a habit formed a long time ago that many of us deal with. I’m not exactly sure what it is about shopping, or how “I’m feeling stressed/anxious/whatever” equates…
Together Simply 