Posts by iowaorganic

Quote: Originally Posted by *bejeweled*  I would buy that A/C so quick. No way would I sit in front of a fan all day. I consider my time and productivity equal to money, so that lost productivity would drive me straight...

dang it yes....  I need to be working rather than screwing around...   I am going to make DD2 a waldorf doll too sometime soon.  She isn't in a rush though being only 6 mo old... but the poor thing needs a soft little...

Awesome backpack!  I love it!  Well my DD has become obsessed with her dolls.  Not baby dolls but like 18" American Girlish dolls.  So I downloaded free old AG clothes patterns and have been making the Molly...

Potatocraft- those are really cool!  I love the fabric!     I made a set of wool potholders out of an old sweater and a little fabric clutch....  so I think I am 7/52.   My kids went to bed early...

Quote: Originally Posted by rightkindofme      Which is to say: I think that society as a whole benefits from people not starving to death or living in dire poverty. That has been so clearly...

Our founding fathers believed in a state militia of which ever reasonable person was expected to be a part of.  this is not defense?

I am going to jump in a little late- but Captain Optimism- our taxes are SUPPOSED to go to what we can't do for ourselves- defense.  That is the vision of the Founding Fathers.  Charity is supposed to be helping your neighbor...

Is keep what you have an option here?  At least you know what you have.  Wheel bearings go out.  You fix them.  Oil leaks are a little more worrisome- but they can be fixed.  If you buy another beater you very...

I agree on not buying newborn diapers.  My kids have all been over 8# so we do disposables for the first month or two and then go into size smalls.  As far as the number of changes- all the time for a newborn!  I never...

I finished my cowl- so lovely I just need to decide what to wear with it :) 7/52   I also finally finished a prairie dress and apron for DD1.  The apron was an experiment- but it worked out fine I...