This picture looks decidedly more fall-ish than last week.
October 17, 2009
Winter is coming, ack!
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Steps Toward Self-Sufficiency
Food Preservation/Storage:
- *Canning
- *Drying
- *Freezing
In the Kitchen:
- *Making own butter
- *Baking/cooking from scratch
Food Choices:
- *Local
- *Organic
- *Fair trade
- *Eating seasonally when possible
- *Only 1 day of meat a week
Energy Efficient Lighting:
- *Compact fluorescent bulbs
Biodegradable/Non-toxic Cleaning Products:
- *Homemade laundry detergent
- *Fabric softener
- *Non-chlorine bleach
- *Vinegar
- *Baking soda
- *Castile soap
- *Essential oils
Saving Seeds
Using Canvas Bags for Shopping Trips
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