July 2010

The End of Summer

The end of July, I cannot believe the summer is almost past here at Our Little House.  Sure, the long term weather forecast says we still have at least a month left of these...

Why are Children Bored?

I had a wonderful childhood in the sense that I grew up in a time when kids still had to actually go outside in order to have real fun. The freedom I was allowed...

Please Hold the Chemicals

Today, I’m pleased once again to have Alexandra Grabbe as a guest poster. She runs the Chezsven Bed and Breakfast in Wellfleet, Mass., a green B&B and I’m proud to say is also a...

I Can Can!

The mysteries of canning have finally been revealed to me. As I’ve written before, I’ve wanted to learn to can since even before we moved to Our Little House. I had written a story...

And Chloe Makes Five

Just when we thought Our Little House, or our hearts couldn’t get fuller, in walks Chloe. Several weeks ago, I got involved with a rescue in Springfield, Mo. – our nearest “big” city –...

Living Green by Living Downtown

Today, I’m happy to present a guest post by Kim Smith, who is part of our Living Large community. Kim lives in an older home, which is another way to live a green lifestyle:...

Hot Over the Air Unit

Drip…Drip…Drip…. This is the unsettling noise I heard in my office the other day. I got up and checked the bathroom as the toilet has been known to run lately if I don’t jiggle...

What a Difference a Day Could Make

I know that the Gusher in the Gulf has everyone thinking about the environment and our dependence on oil. I’ve been thinking about it a lot at Our Little House. If 9-11 didn’t start...