Litterless Living

Well, I'm glad to report that the beans turned out great! I can't wait to try the recipe again, though I may prepare them so that I can stick them in the oven before heading off to church. I did manage to get up at 2:40 in the morning to check on them, but that's not a pattern I'm eager to get into. Basic Baked Beans from "More with Less Cookbook" Seriously, give these beans a try. They were a hit at our campfire picnic, even though I left out the bacon. Let me know in the comments if you want the recipe. I didn't take any photos of the water sports because I'm clumsy enough with my phone that I was terrified of dropping/loosing/breaking it. Instead, here are some photos of our campfire gathering. Additionally we had worship outside Sunday morning. I loved watching the sun sparkle through my hat onto the hymnal while we sang a cappella. Then to top the weekend off, I decided to stop by an ice cream shop in town to get a cool tr...

Hello Friends! (and Future Friends) I'm trying to eliminate plastic from my life. I know. It's a big task. Many people have been *kind* enough to explain to me how I cannot succeed at this venture. But I'm not an absolutist. I understand on many levels this is impossible. But I believe trying is better than accepting our "fate" if you will. I believe in challenging this "plastic is here to stay" attitude is the only way we see any change. I believe in modeling behavior I wish to see in others--to show it's not as hard as one might fear. Anyway, that's a little about me. Something else you should know about me is that I love to learn. I especially love to learn by doing. I love to challenge myself to come up with a solution when faced with an unexpected task. This brings me to story time; the beginning of tonight's adventure. My Church is having its annual weekend at the local Christian camp. I'm really looking forward to it. I love ...