Build Your Own Tortilla Press

So I was thinking about various gadgets that are great to have in your kitchen and came down the list to the tortilla press. I know for many this would be an absolute waste, but we eat a lot of flour tortillas here (almost weekly taco nights) and at about 25 cents a...

A few water saving tips we recently implemented

Well, everyone is in full savings mode with the price of gas going through the roof and we’re not much exception. We have cut back our spending in many areas and are using meal planning as one way to help us cut costs, but we’re doing other things as well....

Another hour in the garden…

Just spent another bit of time pulling weeds, trimming trees and just trying to get a grip on things in the garden. Overwhelming is certainly one way of describing it! I took some more photos but I barely notice the progress myself…well, actually, I can see the...

A bit of progress in the garden

Well, we finally did something about the garden. I feel guilty for not going back there the last two days but Monday I was still recovering from working back there 3 hours on Sunday…and today it was just too hot in the morning to get out there. I may squeeze in...

A very cool leash…but not for me :(

We got an email this morning from FunStuffForDogs.com about a pretty snazzy new leash called the BZ Retractable Leash.As you can see, it’s got quite a few bells and whistles, including a built-in flashlight, extra safety collar with reflective tape, a doggie...