Since my lifestyle change I can see some improvements while I play with the kids. Yesterday we went to the park and the kids always want to play tag. Well we just don't play plain tag, we play zombie tag. This is where i pretend to be a zombie and run after them to infect them. For some reason...

I got on the scale yesterday for a reality check. I know I have gained weight and need to lose it. But really??? OMG 133 lbs at 5'0- Ouch- I wear scrubs at work so you can't really tell. The only good thing is that my boobs are bigger than they used to be :) About a year ago I weighed 10 lbs...

I had used the scale earlier in the day to weigh white chocolate by the pound, and to put 2lbs worth of milk chocolate into freezer bags. Today I came home, turned on the oven for the pork tenderloin and about fifteen minutes after the oven had been on I noticed my scale was on top of the oven...

The Scoville scale is a measure of the 'hotness' of a chilli pepper or anything derived from chilli peppers, i.e. hot sauce. The scale is named after Wilbur Scoville who developed the test in 1912. http://www.chilliworld.com/FactFile/Measuring_Chilli_Heat.asp Reference. Scoville Heat Units...

When I read the posts here I often think I'm not as frugal as I could be. I don't grow my own food, I don't make my own laundry detergent etc. I'm more of a 'lazy' frugalite...I'd rather NOT do things than do things, kwim? So it got me thinking that I'd rate myself about 6 on the frugal...

If you're thinking of cutting back on your gifts this year, now is the time to suggest a simpler Christmas to family and friends. That way, no one takes offense that you didn't like their gift ... and you're giving them plenty of notice to NOT shop for you. I did this about 7 years ago, and...

Hi everyone, Just looking for some inspiration. I'm currently penning book columns for a couple of local papers, plus writing reviews for a mystery magazine (latter is non-paying) I'd love to branch out a little more to supplement our income...I'm not talking hitting the big time with Elle...

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First thing in the morning. I really try to keep close track of it.

I'd really like to purchase a new bathroom scale that show body fat percentage - DH is on a new diet and exercise program, and I'm just trying to be committed to eating better and exercising some. Our current scale is a Crate and Barrel model that needs to be replaced big time. Does anyone...

I am in search of two out of print books that are evidentally the bibles of small scale grain and feed production. They are The Home & Farm Manual : A pictoral Encyclopedia of... by Jonathon Periam , written in 1884 and reprinted in 1980's by New York Crown Publishers and Gene Logsdon's 1977...

but it's really hitting the fan at our house. Sure could use some good thoughts that the vehicle fairy shines nicely on us. My car is in the shop for a leak in the gas line, Jacks truck is shaking like a...as of today and also as of today my dd's car that gets her to & from college has a major...

I am doing EVERYTHING right! I am eating well, drinking water, exercising....I had major stress with my mother and still didn't eat to keep my sanity (as I usually do) and I am UP a pound this week....grrrrrr. Why is it so hard for me? Am I destined to be a little porker forever? ??????? I...

My digital scale must be broken. I weighed myself numerous times yesterday, and the readings were different each time. I'm looking for a new one...do you have any recommendations?