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November 03, 2011

No paper necessary.

Almost a year ago, we decided to go paper towel-less. Well, really it was my decision... Leo's line of thinking was more: "But they're so great. Why do they have to go away??" But being the awesome husband he is (who's learned not to ask too many questions when it comes to reducing waste), he humored me.  :)
 
 

There were a few bumps in the road, because instead of cutting back on our use, we just quit cold turkey. But with a few minor adjustments, it's worked out great!

We got one of those plastic cover things for inside the microwave... since splatter makes me crazy. And it cost literally $1.98. As for when Keebs decides to free himself of a hairball- dish rags work great, and then go directly into the laundry. The biggest obstacle had to do with adventures in glass cleaning. Other than newspaper (which we don't get), I had no idea what else to use to clean mirrors & windows. But it turns out, those microfiber cleaning rags you get for the car or even a cut up old t-shirt work wonders!

It makes me so happy when a change like this not only works, but works well. Toss those paper towels! You can do it, too.

November 02, 2011

Worth the 6 month wait.

Guess what arrived yesterday?? THIS!



Remember how my old one was dying a slow and painful death? Well, that descent into death started way back in June, and it's taken me  6 months to bite the bullet and get a new one... But it took me over a YEAR to get a new laptop, so I am showing improvement. See, I'm not big on spending money. In fact, I hate it. Unless the expenditure involves me getting on a plane or going on a super awesome trip, I'm not a fan. But I do realize that trips aren't nearly as much fun without a functioning camera... And thus my predicament.

Enter my new little green friend: The Olympus Tough 6020. Basically the new & improved version of the old one, and from what I can tell, the new bells & whistles just make it that much more fun! The jury is still out on the new photo editing software that it seems I'm being forced to use, but I'm sure I can find a way around it and bring back the oldschool version...

Just to try things out, I snapped a few pictures around town today. And so far, I'm impressed. 




Can't wait to get it out and about and stretch its wings for real!