BurningbirdRecovered from the Wayback Machine. I don’t buy *plastic CDs anymore. Digital downloads is the way to go: better for the environment, and better for my wallet. Online sites such as iTunes and Amazon’s MP3 get most of the attention when it comes to online music buying, but for the frugal music lover, there are […]
Apple has finally wised up to the economy and has rolled out affordable versions of the iMac, the Mac Mini, and MacPro. The Mac Mini could end up being a TV box killer, especially with the space and CPU. Unlike the AppleTV, you can have your iTunes, and Hulu, too. But it’s the iMac that interests […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. How self sufficient do you want to be? For instance, you can make your own homemade cleaner with a mix of castile soap, vinegar, baking soda, and water, but you don’t have to stop there. You can also make your own castile soap with a mixture of olive and lavender […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. I enjoy Origami, the art of Japanese paper folding. I originally started practicing Origami as a way of enhancing my skills when working with paper. A favorite hobby of mine is bookbinding, but the materials, such as handmade papers, can be quite expensive. Origami helped me to get a “feel” […]
Recovered from the Wayback Machine. I’ve been experimenting with a few simple household items in order to replace more expensive bath and kitchen items. For instance, distilled white vinegar in a shallow dish will dissipate over a couple of days and help eliminate persistent, bad or stale odors in a room. Baking soda sprinkled on […]