We have always used a dryer, never really thought about it before. We decided a few years ago to put up a clothesline. I love the smell of air dried clothes. It took some getting use to! I learned to never wash towels, wash cloths, and socks with clothes especially dress pants!!!!
It does take a little extra time at first but what we learned was that because we had to hang them we were careful to rewear clothes that were not really dirty. My two children also learned not to take something off and throw it on the floor. GOOD LESSON there.
We still used the dryer on occasion like when it rained or I was in a rush, etc. Then the dryer broke, I don't know what happened it is only two years old. On to the clothesline the clothes went. Now we have been drying all the laundry on the line.
I never realized how much laundry I did. We are more conservative with our clothes which results in doing less laundry. I also get a vacation on rainy days!
The biggest plus is that my electric bill went from $100.00 to $78.00. I have an old house so believe me the $78.00 is great. Our bill use to be $120.00 a month.
I will now have to figure out what to do during the winter....
Friday, August 24, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Is that a weed? NOOOO!
When I walk through certain areas of my small yard I see all the beautiful natural Maine Flora that grow here. Each plant with its own unique look and its benefits to us.
I didn't care much for Dandelions until this year when I found out that all parts are edible. People make Dandelion greens, wine, tea, and jelly from it. It is very healthy and in some studies the tea may have some benefits ti fighting cancer. I made Dandelion Jelly this year and it tasted great.
Plantain is one of my favorites. I use the leaves to stop insect bites from itching. The relief is almost immediate. Just break open a leaf and rub onto your bite.
Jewelweed is another one that has great benefits. This is the best plant to use on Poison Ivy. It can also be used on insect bites.
Wood Sorrel is also edible, it is sour though. I don't like it but it can add some flavor to a salad.
Yarrow is a great dried flower but it also helps stop bleeding. If you have this in your yard you will enjoy its beautiful flowers all clustered together.
These are a just a few of the many beneficial plants in my yard in Maine. What do you have in your yard?
I didn't care much for Dandelions until this year when I found out that all parts are edible. People make Dandelion greens, wine, tea, and jelly from it. It is very healthy and in some studies the tea may have some benefits ti fighting cancer. I made Dandelion Jelly this year and it tasted great.
Plantain is one of my favorites. I use the leaves to stop insect bites from itching. The relief is almost immediate. Just break open a leaf and rub onto your bite.
Jewelweed is another one that has great benefits. This is the best plant to use on Poison Ivy. It can also be used on insect bites.
Wood Sorrel is also edible, it is sour though. I don't like it but it can add some flavor to a salad.
Yarrow is a great dried flower but it also helps stop bleeding. If you have this in your yard you will enjoy its beautiful flowers all clustered together.
These are a just a few of the many beneficial plants in my yard in Maine. What do you have in your yard?
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