Archive for February, 2010

The Friday Feedback Forum

February 26th, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore » Feedback

First and foremostly, I want to say THANK YOU to Cary M, who was so sweet to leave a little something in my tip jar! As you all know I work for tips here, and your support means so, so much to me. So thank you!!! And now, on to the weekend! Oi! So gimme [...]

Winner Of The Sustainable Homestead Giveaway

February 26th, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore

I hope you all had fun perusing the awesome merchandise over at Sustainable Homestead. I love this stuff and you can be sure I’ll be making a big order there myself! And now, without further ado, the winner is: Number 8! Congratulations to reader Erin F, who says “These are great! If I don’t win [...]

MMM10 Round-Up: Saving Change

February 25th, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore » Monday Monthly Mission

So, did you start a piggy bank??? Back at the beginning of the month I asked you to start collecting your spare change and setting it aside. I didn’t tell you why, but asked that you just trust me. Easy enough, right? So did you save? I did! Aside from continually emptying my coin purse [...]

How To Make TP Roll Seed Pots

February 23rd, 2010 - posted under: The Farm » Flora

Guys! Spring is almost here! In Portland I dare say it’s even come early, bringing the daffodils springing from every sidewalk crack and kissing the tree tops in blush pink buds. It’s intoxicating! And it also means we’re coming up quick on planting season. Even if you’re not seeing it out your own front window, [...]

Bonzai + Sustainable Homestead Giveaway!

February 22nd, 2010 - posted under: Furthermore

That’s right, another giveaway! It must be all that V-day love that swirls around in February. And I’m especially excited about this one, because the sponsor is a super small business and a Bonzai reader to boot! Cayce runs the adorable Etsy shop Sustainable Homestead, which offers handmade and eco-friendly re-usable alternatives to common trashable [...]