Archive for March, 2010
Vertical Farms, Coming To A City Near You?
Mar 22nd
I remember back to the days of my childhood. We used to drive out to Grandpa’s farm every weekend to get fresh farm eggs and have Sunday dinner with the family (Dysfunctional family stories will be reserved for the psychiatrist). It was a good 30-45 minute commute depending on traffic (Read: if we ended up following a tractor for a few kilometers), and the drive was filled with farmland and orchards as far as the eye could see. Of course, this didn’t last.
When DIY Isn’t Worth It
Mar 11th
Growing up, we weren’t rich by any means, but we weren’t poor either… I guess we could have been considered lower middle class. Anyway, to save money, my mom pinched pennies (No Name Brand food, etc.) and my dad did stuff around the house. His thinking was “Why should I pay somebody else to do it when I can do it myself”, and I agree, to an extent.
BorrowMe for Scouting
Mar 8th
Since it’s inception in 1916, the Cub Scouting movement has taken millions of young boys through the skills of knotting, the togetherness of camping and the general rituals of growing up. They learn first aid, how to tie knots and go hiking with their packs, and there are generally multiple packs or groups within a city or area.
BorrowMe for Moms
Mar 2nd
Ask any parent and they will tell you that their children were a gift from God, and they would do anything for them. This includes obtaining mass amounts of clothing, toys, cribs, strollers and other accessories that end up consuming their basements and garages. As the children continue to grow, so do the boxes and piles of outgrown items sitting around.