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Comment on Got Termites? by admin

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:43:35 +0000

I’m so glad my info helped!

Comment on Got Termites? by Heather

Heather — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:29:48 +0000

Just wanted to thank you for your blog. Thanks to your info, I convinced my neighbor to put off fumigation for a day so I have time to book a hotel for me (pregnant) and my family (including a toddler and dog.)

Comment on Elderberries – nature’s cold medicine by Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:59:43 +0000

Dear Jen,

Thanks for the excellent step-by-step prep information for Elderberry syrup. In the midst of cold season I can’t wait to try it. Thanks!

-Jessica

Comment on Halloween Fun by April

April — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:51:04 +0000

I remember those boots from high school days Jen!!! That’s so neat that you still have them, you always had a knack for good thrift finds:)

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Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:53:58 +0000

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Comment on Got Termites? by Lianne Downey

Lianne Downey — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:06:20 +0000

Thank you for this post! Fortunately, we had the sense to keep our close-to-the-neighbors windows closed for 2 days, but they removed the tent today & I did not want to open those windows yet, or spend time in our yard where we usually eat lunch. I’ve just looked at the ivy & other plants growing near the fence where the tent was on the other side and they have leaves that have turned entirely white, in a trail across the bank. Is it coincidence? Or?

Your research confirmed our instincts to keep windows closed, and if we had pets or young children, this would certainly be a reason for leaving the house for a few days. I don’t trust the laws to protect us, or the info from the companies that profit from these fumigations. At least our neighbors gave us a couple days of warning. If it happened again, I’d try to close our house & leave home. But what a disruption and expense to our lives, and my home office work, for something that was not our decision. We are also in California, and have been sleeping & living in stuffy rooms, but I’m glad we did. Thanks again for the info!

Comment on Are You Prepared? by admin

admin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:26:04 +0000

Kimberly – Yes! We’ve talked about this too. There are a lot of people I know that also talk about scanning all of their important docs and having them on DVD backups. But I definitely agree – anything that you might want to have that can be saved on a DVD and could get lost during a disaster would be great to add in your go bag!

Comment on Are You Prepared? by Kimberly N

Kimberly N — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:23:23 +0000

I am finally getting around to making my go bag (75% off backpacks at Target!). One thing I am including that you didn’t mention is DVD backups of our pictures. I have not yet found an easy online backup system that can handle the volume and setup (network drive) that we need…. so DVDs it is.

Comment on Got Termites? by admin

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:56:03 +0000

Tammy,

I hope everything went ok. I felt the same way when I saw the tent on my neighbors house. As I said in my post, I called the NPIC, they suggested not opening any windows or doors or allowing any fumes to enter our house. Due to the heat of summer and no A/C – it was impossible for us to not open the windows/doors at least for a little bit.

Hopefully, you were able to spend time away from the house during the day, etc.

Best of luck,
Jen

Comment on Coming up Sauerkraut by admin

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:52:16 +0000

Mari,

Here’s a recipe I found when I googled “sauerkraut no salt recipe”. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1985-09-01/Easy-Salt-Free-Sauerkraut.aspx

Hope it works for you!
Jen