http://simplereduce.wordpress.com/ Just thought this was a neat site. I would really like to try the rose petal jelly.
Interesting isn't it. We would be introuble just with the use of the computer. I like using my life easing tools like the MICROWAVE!
Could I do better at some things? Yes. Will I ever use cloth toilet paper? No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. NOOOOOOOOO!
I am just astounded that someone would consider doing that. I mean, more power to you; you're a much more dedicated person than I am. But...
My mom used cloth pads for a short while and her mom and grandma used them all their lives. My mom said that once they were able to purchase store bought pads, she was in seventh heaven! I used to use pads and without sounding to gross, I would feel an extreme lack of freshness using cloth pads. Same goes for cloth diapers. I worked in a dry cleaners in my younger days and the heat of the driers would release certain oders that did not come out of some garments. I would not want to put my dryer through that, I love her to much!:lol: :lol: Patty
I don't think I would. But right now that is not really much of a consideration since I haven't had a period in almost 4 years. And I am loving it!!:lol:
I remember no microwaves, b/w TV's (3 stations), no interstates, no air conditioning, wringer washers, party line phones, no fabric softeners, 1 car for every family, no wash and wear clothes, no disposible diapers, 1 McDonalds in the whole city - we never went there, no VCR/DVD, computers, no curling irons, we had curlers and we slept on them at night. Some people had a hair dryer - you sat under it (plastic cap with a hose going into it). That was the "good ole days" to me. I like getting to Florida in 12 hours instead of 24, blow drying my hair and using a curling iron, getting on the computer and "talking" with my friends, of course, there are some things that I liked back then - going out to play kick the can, hide and seek. The schools, the city pools, family time, stores being closed on Sundays, my mom and I canning, shelling peas, gardening. Ok, I will stop, I'm getting teary eyed.
You, know, I can remember some of those things (I am almost 31) and I often think about how hard it must have been to have kids when I was little or before. I cannot imagine trying to get along without the microwave or computer (though I remember when we got both) or trying to change a cloth diaper in a restroom with no changing table. I am definitely spoiled!!
As far as changing diapers in a restroom, we hardly left the house, there was only one car and it was at work with dad. I can remember the stench coming off those diapers everytime I opened the diaper pail. Yuck!!! I DON'T miss that at all!!!
Ah--No Microwave:shock: I can do without some things, in fact lots of things, but a microwave I don't think so
I would be okay with simple living, if I lived on a farm type location with a river or creek to swim in, and fish in... or just to sit beside and put my feet in. I could live with otu a tv or a microwave. Have done it before. We are not a family to go out and buy a new one just because its broken, we fix it or wait till a good sale comes along. The fun thing is that the board games all get used during those days! You learn to cook something other than instant meals and coffee is not enjoyed as often. There are a lot of good things to simple living. Yep for sure!
I guess I enjoy simple living to the fullest! microwave, programable coffee maker, 4 slice toaster, hair dryer (not used all that much), lights, flushing toilets, hot running water, TV, vcr/dvd player, kitchen gadgets galore, washingmachine, and a dryer that works most of the time. Yep, I go for the most simple way to do things! I like opening a can, a box or a package to help make dinner go faster. I don't even want to crank the icecream maker, I want to plug it in! I like being entertained by TV. I have been a little cranky because we don't have one in the kithchen right now. (I miss the news)!
I do like indoor plumbing and I do like my washing machine, i have used an old fashioned ringer washer before, two differnt kinds even! When we lived at grand parents homes they had them and so that was what we used. I am not THAT old, but I was blessed to experience the differences I like my ice cream maker that can plug in, and I Do need electric lights, so I do draw the line at a few things haha, But I would gladly give it up for a horse ranch and a horse!
I could give up several things. Hairdryer, curing iron, tv, etc. Though there are several I wouldn't want to give up; hot water, ice cubes, washer, etc. I would also love a horse ranch! And a bunch of wild kitties running around outside.
