tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post9009585479302058960..comments2023-11-05T02:18:28.944-05:00Comments on Frontier Dreams: One Small Change - JanuaryFrontierDreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03279174669401662612noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-81938683691835484312010-03-02T00:31:24.255-05:002010-03-02T00:31:24.255-05:00Can you tell me... what did you do about the broke...Can you tell me... what did you do about the broken light bulb? I honestly have not made the switch 100% because they are toxic. Oh so much more toxic than the other lightbulbs. You have to dispose of them differently and I know people are not doing that. Which means that more horrid stuff is going into our landfills... I am torn. The energy saving would be great (we are with you... every penny counts!) but we are torn over the heavy metals thing. <br /><br />I may join you as well in this little challenge. <br /><br />Loved your article in Rhythm. Kudos... you did a great job and your project looks fun enough to break me out of my crafting funk.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />ValVal in the Rose Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13891260349692305609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-24303309540069850112010-01-28T09:26:07.852-05:002010-01-28T09:26:07.852-05:00We're taking the challenge, too!
We went to ...We're taking the challenge, too! <br /><br />We went to CFL's last year. I think I may have one or two floodlights in the living room that are still "regular". They are starting to flicker, so I'm just waiting for them to burn out before putting in CFL floodlights. <br /><br />Our change for January was to ditch plastic sandwich bags and start using washable fabric ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-37708096233572333352010-01-27T21:43:49.017-05:002010-01-27T21:43:49.017-05:00We found cheap(er) rain barrels at our local habit...We found cheap(er) rain barrels at our local habitat for humanity restore. We got ours for $80? $90? something like that! It makes up for it though when watering the garden. We saved so much money this past year alone.Karahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-66785794631693470682010-01-27T00:51:41.346-05:002010-01-27T00:51:41.346-05:00Thank you so much everyone for sharing your challe...Thank you so much everyone for sharing your challenges!! This is so inspiring!!<br /><br />Tulsileaf - We LOVE our knitted washcloths. I do have to change them out about every other day but I have quite a few. A lot of them were knit by my husband's Nana.<br /><br />Kelly and Kelly - I have been using a simple pattern I printed off of knitting pattern central a couple of years back. They are all free patterns and really fast and easy. HTH!<br /><br />weliveintheforest - Hey you! Yes, we probably should have just waited for the old ones to burn out, I was just so excited to get started! We do have the old ones though and my husband is going to bring them to work to use there, so they won't be wasted.<br /><br />Anonymous - Thank you for posting that. I have never come across that information.FrontierDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279174669401662612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-12283176301987701392010-01-26T19:43:13.081-05:002010-01-26T19:43:13.081-05:00Oh yeah, we are taking the challenge. No-poo and c...Oh yeah, we are taking the challenge. No-poo and cloth diapering at night have been in the works for us. Funny, it doesn't seem like such a big deal. Yay for one small change!Indigo, madder, marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12372974793502148635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-10673332388289379942010-01-26T17:12:52.540-05:002010-01-26T17:12:52.540-05:00Such a great idea. Hmmm... I feel like we already ...Such a great idea. Hmmm... I feel like we already do so much: cloth diapers, wipes, paper-towel free, reusable grocery sacks, got rid of a car. I even bring in all of my jars for sugar, flour, beans to the local-coop so I dont have to waste a bag! <br /><br />I am taking the challenge but will need to let this marinate for a few days :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-34414781077168239702010-01-26T14:09:01.592-05:002010-01-26T14:09:01.592-05:00I was going to do this too but then got into a con...I was going to do this too but then got into a conversation with some scientist friends (Phds and professors) And they had some excellent points: <br />1. We are not actually "wasting" energy through regular incandescent bulbs, but that in a cooler climate the heat (energy) that comes off the bulb is actaully part of the overall heat in your home (ie without the heat from the bulbs one would have to add more heat to get to same hoem temperature.)<br />2. but more importantly these bulbs are really awful in terms of the amount of mercury they contain.(http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23694819/)<br /><br />Personally I prefer incandescents for these two reasons, any extra heat is awesome. Certainly for the major part of the year (note I do not live a particularily warm area)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-83426245170420152122010-01-26T13:07:44.298-05:002010-01-26T13:07:44.298-05:00by the way! I am posting your link in our communi...by the way! I am posting your link in our community of change page. To get your Feb post out there, you will have to add it yourself in the forum under "Feb blog post links"<br />Thanks!Hip Mountain Mamahttp://www.hipmountainmamablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-71193269812815351602010-01-26T11:59:09.523-05:002010-01-26T11:59:09.523-05:00The challenge is really remarkable, because I thin...The challenge is really remarkable, because I think that it is just a great reminder that it does take much to make true change. <br /><br />We gave up using any kind of plastic, even in drink bottles, condiments, etc, and it has truly been a challenge.<br /><br />I love everything that you are doing, and I understand your feelings with the light bulbs. We switched ours last year, and we also made a committment to light by fire or candlelight as much as possible, and to use small lamps with low wattage to light our home at night. <br /><br />Thanks for sharingHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712219007358643623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-71568215882941378952010-01-26T11:25:15.896-05:002010-01-26T11:25:15.896-05:00excellent change, nicole. we are doing one small c...excellent change, nicole. we are doing one small change as well. i agree, i had to think about it, as we do many of the little environmental things, too. and i agree about wanting to make a bigger change like solar. and i agree about the tight budget and about how wonderful the eco-eco living pairs so wonderfully.<br />so fun to be changing as a community!<br />nicola<br />http://whichname.blogspot.comNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-5065459045951513062010-01-26T08:26:29.310-05:002010-01-26T08:26:29.310-05:00Such a wonderful idea. We have joined in as well....Such a wonderful idea. We have joined in as well. It is so important to realize that each of us can and do make a difference. We also make the cleaners and have a rag bag like you do. Thank you for sharing.<br />Warm wishes,<br />TonyaTonya Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-89534789783937303382010-01-26T05:03:01.327-05:002010-01-26T05:03:01.327-05:00Great change - I know what you mean about finding ...Great change - I know what you mean about finding one. On one hand there are lots of little ones and on the other hand there are lots of big ones but they often take a budget so it is interesting/ Good change though - enjoy the light@+!Umatjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413838821059854456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-3433538161824099392010-01-26T02:25:36.569-05:002010-01-26T02:25:36.569-05:00Nice post. We use the "cloth diaper sprayer&q...Nice post. We use the "cloth diaper sprayer" that is attached to our toilet as a bidet! Very sanitary imo.Mardinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-82574031923387143532010-01-26T02:00:05.205-05:002010-01-26T02:00:05.205-05:00What did you do with the old bulbs? Why not just ...What did you do with the old bulbs? Why not just replace them with cfls as they burnt out? Just curious :)Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621464074146398074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-80787436334990404022010-01-25T22:47:49.004-05:002010-01-25T22:47:49.004-05:00oh, gosh i did not realize they have mercury in th...oh, gosh i did not realize they have mercury in them yikes... i appreciate seeing the changes you are making Nicole, inspiring!gardenmamahttp://www.gardenmama.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-49326519108170732002010-01-25T21:55:10.838-05:002010-01-25T21:55:10.838-05:00It is so great to see your post up! What a great ...It is so great to see your post up! What a great first change! Thanks for joining and I look forward to hearing more about your changes! <br />SuzyHip Mountain Mamahttp://www.hipmountainmamablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-21269266454159804362010-01-25T15:38:22.220-05:002010-01-25T15:38:22.220-05:00I have been reading your beautiful blog for a coup...I have been reading your beautiful blog for a couple of months now and have been wanting to comment and tell you how much I have enjoyed reading everything! I thought today would be a good day to say hi and tell you we are participating in the One Small Change challenge too! Much like you we are already a really Earth Friendly family so it took a little bit for us to figure out what to do. We chose to switch to cloth napkins! We could not figure out why we had not switched already and figured now was the perfect time! Now just to begin to figure out what to do next month!Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010097249579515249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-2319002289295652952010-01-25T14:59:34.358-05:002010-01-25T14:59:34.358-05:00my hubby, who is a self-proclaimed papertowel addi...my hubby, who is a self-proclaimed papertowel addict, sent me this:<br />http://simplemom.net/how-to-create-a-paperless-kitchen/<br /><br />it focuses on the logistical how-to so you can get everyone on board.<br /><br />we have used cloth for a while but go through phases of crazy papertowel binges!<br /><br />best wishes to everyone!reginahttp://wordpress.ecopixie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-79093165061965369372010-01-25T14:21:15.587-05:002010-01-25T14:21:15.587-05:00We aren't doing the challenge but always tryin...We aren't doing the challenge but always trying to do the best we can anyway. It's hard because I've been so tired that things have been sliding more than I'm comfortable with.<br /><br />This post is very inpirational though - I like your washcloths that are knit up. Do you have a pattern? I realize it's probably super simple but they are cute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-23818363990849984602010-01-25T13:15:48.844-05:002010-01-25T13:15:48.844-05:00Ikea has some energy saving bulbs in which the CFL...Ikea has some energy saving bulbs in which the CFL tube is contained in a 'bulb shaped' glass, covered with a rubbery material. In my experience they are more resistant to breakage or the CFL may break but not the outer glass. <br />Rain barrels: we made ours for less than $10 each following instructions found online. The only difficulty was to find someone selling old food plastic barrels.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459290020563125445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-77407623989754663362010-01-25T13:01:54.233-05:002010-01-25T13:01:54.233-05:00Ha! I didn't even know about this, but perhaps...Ha! I didn't even know about this, but perhaps I should join up since we're switching out the paper towels (note my blog post today). <br /><br />I found Nancy's comment about old wiring interesting since we are always burning out the CFLs. I wonder if that is why...<br /><br />I'll be interested to see what else you are doing.marthahttp://alittlechickadee.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-24908390243606914102010-01-25T11:18:26.631-05:002010-01-25T11:18:26.631-05:00ooooo, I like that idea. We to live frugally and ...ooooo, I like that idea. We to live frugally and we need to do things like this.<br /><br />My problem with my husband is that although he thinks he is conscious, he has a penchant for paper towels, sponges and toilet paper. <br />I noticed your knitted dishcloths. How do they work for you? I want to get my husband out of the sponges (they are expensive to buy for one thing) but here in Florida nothing dries and I am concerned about them molding.<br /><br />Great post!TulsiLeafhttp://www.tulsileaf.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-75379907527915894772010-01-25T10:53:15.718-05:002010-01-25T10:53:15.718-05:00We're not taking the challenge because I'm...We're not taking the challenge because I'm swamped right now with room changes and an upcoming birthday. Like you, I'm also now sure what other changes we could make right now. I've never had a CFL bulb break on me, but I've heard stories. I'm glad you were able to get it cleaned up ok. My husband insists on leaving our backyard spotlights on all night long (safety, he says) and that makes me doubly glad for CFLs. :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002360993206729015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-66240660082694588352010-01-25T10:35:31.086-05:002010-01-25T10:35:31.086-05:00you bring up a good point about cfl's. we swi...you bring up a good point about cfl's. we switched all of ours out a couple of years ago, but i find myself replacing some with the old style....those that seem more likely to break. i also have had a tough time with this in my classroom. we use lamps to light and want to be eco-friendly, but i don't wish to risk having one of them break with a room full of children!momma raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572904650988884644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9218602897331908767.post-88676988853835108272010-01-25T10:29:19.719-05:002010-01-25T10:29:19.719-05:00We joined the challenge too, this month was gettin...We joined the challenge too, this month was getting back to using cloth bags at the store every single time. I had been slacking a little, but am now back in the habit. That's great that you made the switch. Isn't it funny how we sometimes wait forever to do something that literally takes ten minutes? Looking forward to seeing what your next change will be.Jenniferhttp://theprairiegirl.comnoreply@blogger.com