Home grown tomatoes, in my experience, are one of the finickiest plants to grow. When Aaron and I started planning out our garden, we decided not to plant any tomato plants. When our seeds came in, one of the company’s sent us a free pack of tomato seeds. For a lark, Aaron decided to plant…
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Every girl wants to have the wedding of their dreams. That is why the average cost for a wedding is around 20-30k. That can be a down payment on a house. Most people cannot afford that kind of debt and should avoid it at all costs. It is becoming more and more common for the…
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Deciding to plant a garden was one of the first steps we took towards becoming more self-sufficient. It is one of the easiest ways to start. All you need is dirt, seeds, water, and somewhere to put it. If you don’t have a lot of land, you can garden in pots. Our first garden has…
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Sunflowers are not only beautiful of to look at but can serve other purposes as well. Ever go to the grocery store and look at the peanut butter in the organic section? Sunflower butter is insanely expensive. But it is also a lot of work. I like them because they add some variety to the…
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The advertising and media worlds are now focusing more strongly on attracting Nerds. A few years ago, liking Batman and Superman was considered childish. I have been asked many times by my mother when do I plan on growing up. Superhero’s, the supernatural, and live action fantasy are what Nerds crave. We live in an…
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This year we decided to embark on the road to sustainability and self-sufficiency. It is becoming a popular goal among households trying to make it in world that promotes dependence on technology and economics. Our goal is not to go to the extreme of off the grid living that is not a practical solution for…
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