An ode to houseplants of the past. I'm sorry I didn't keep you alive and even though you died a probably tragic death by your own account. I have to admit, I learned a lot from you. I've been reading and noticing when you do better, and how the light in my office is great [...]
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Settling in Colorado Springs
Well, we've been in our little apartment for over a week now. It's coming together, slowly, but it is coming together. Travis is happy with his position at the hospital, and I'm slowly leaning into a life of independent contractor, homemaker, and part time Hallmark employee (who knew I could wear so many hats)! Although [...]
Finished Reading: A Well Crafted Home by Janet Crowther
My mom is a crafter, she always taught us to try to make before buying. With her I've made rabbit hutches, customized spirit jeans for homecoming, made more curtains than imaginable, and she's always sewn my halloween costumes. I on the other hand need help with crafting. My mom can envision an entire project from [...]
End of Summer Energy Saving Tips
Summer is coming to an end, hopefully soon. And with it new opportunities to save on those energy bills! Turn off lights- you've probably heard your parents, or spouse request this or you've been the one requesting. Leaving on excess lights uses up unneeded energy that YOU are paying for. So turn them off! Another [...]
What to do during OHM hours
We signed up for OHM Connect in the last few weeks and have had I think 3 or 4 OHM hours (all in one hour increments no more than one a day), where we turn off all unnecessary electronics and lights, including our nest which runs our ac/heater. We don't always have an OHM hour each [...]
Creating a Productive Work Space at Home
I am a work from home professional and after many renditions of work spaces and trying new things, I have created a list of things to help you be more productive. Are you a blogger? Work from home professional? A busy gal who needs a place to pay the bills or scroll endlessly through Facebook? You [...]
Creating a Bee Friendly Garden
Travis and I have a dream that one day we will reach adulthood's final test and own our own home. And one of the things we have decided we actively want is a bee hive, in fact we already own a Flow Honey Hive without the bees of course. I dream of a huge garden with [...]
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