Monthly Archives: December 2012

ecofan JOI

Posted on December 30, 2012 by morgaineotm

if you don’t have an ECOFAN yet, please let me recommend that you do. Yes they are pricey. and they work! When they first came out, a couple of decades ago, got one for our woodstove. was awed and amazed … Continue reading →

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how did they do it?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by morgaineotm

Hubs isn’t feeling well today and he had been talking about getting in more wood this weekend. When I went outside to the pile, found out why; not much there So I took it upon myself to pick up the … Continue reading →

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grow your own

Posted on December 25, 2012 by morgaineotm

for about amonth now, have been using as a scrubbie at the kitchen sink a piece of luffa (loofah) that I’d grown in the garden. It doesn’t work for cleaning off really burned on gunk off the stainless pots, but … Continue reading →

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another idea

Posted on December 15, 2012 by morgaineotm

After many years, and more money than I like to think of, our new master bathroom is useable. Just some details to be dealt with, like a window curtain and door stop. One of the additions was a LARGE soaker … Continue reading →

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skin creme

Posted on December 6, 2012 by morgaineotm

Tried a new technique today for making my skin lotion/creme.  Got this from the book Making It by the folks at Root Simple.  Its an easy enough change over from my old style; just whipping in warm water while the oil / … Continue reading →

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eotwawki / ldsavow

Posted on December 1, 2012 by morgaineotm

if you are into self-reliance, homesteading, prepping, or just being prepared, check out the lds preparedness manual. You may chose to forgo the religious aspects, but believe this folks are into the subject big time.  reams of info, download for … Continue reading →

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