If you read this blog often, you know that we tend to grow some things that some might consider strange. Even for us they can be a bit abnormal, but as we try to become more self-sufficient and look towards a future where food costs just continue to rise, we find ourselves focusing on growing […]

Ever wanted to build a custom bed for your dog? Or maybe you don’t like the way most harnesses fit your dog and want a custom one? Or perhaps you need a Newfie-sized raincoat for your pooch? Well, look no further than www.make-and-build-dog-stuff.com. This site was shared while people were talking about building a treadmill […]

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 tortilla (I […]

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. Not only do the following […]

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 progress in the photos! Woohoo 🙂 I primarily […]