Archive for December, 2008

Time for a fall party »

The weather is great, and it’s time for me to leave the house.  When things are like this, outside kitchens make my life more enjoyable.  The kids finally get to play outdoors, so why should I not be with them?  We put in a swing set over the summer that allows them to really burn [...]

Ways to Protect Your Truck Accessories »

If you want to make your truck look good then you are going to want to put the right accessories on it to make sure that it stays looking good. One item you will want to consider are mud flaps. Not only will these keep your truck from getting all of that mud from off-roading [...]

A Procrastinator and His Nice Save »

 Once again this year I’ve proven that my habits are stronger than a desire to actually finish up buying gifts on time.  I think starting one’s gift shopping today, the 12th of December, qualifies as getting on task at the last minute, just like I always do.
No matter, I shall have it done in time, [...]

Solar Power isn’t a New Idea »

There is a serious trend lately toward sustainable developments, green living, and other ways of living that won’t hurt the environment (any more than we already have).  Solar power is therefore becoming popular again — but some people seem disinclined to remember that we already tried this once before.
When I was growing up, it wasn’t uncommon [...]

Learning to Be Craftier »

Lately I’ve been interested in being a little craftier, making things for myself.  A great example is with my dolls: I collect dolls and I’ve been thinking of things to make for them.  I turned a pair of old flannel pajama pants into a quilt for a doll bed, and I have been trying to come [...]