Today I ordered a couple of things. These two things will help us on our ever-evolving path to sustainability. The first is this...
It is a automatic opener for the cold frame we'll be building this winter for our early spring lettuces & new seedlings. It is temperature sensitive and can be set to open when the temps inside the box get to anywhere from 60-70 degrees. I bought it from
Johnny's Selected Seeds. I have been looking at these for a long, long time. We've had a cold frame before, but they do get very hot inside without ventalation. I get more joy out of buying this than I ever get from buying clothes :-). It will be used all next winter too if everything goes as planned. (That is, if we are living at the farm)
The second thing I ordered is this...
These are Tattler canning lids. Reuseable lids that are BPA-free! They should last a lifetime & if they don't, replacement is FREE! One more good thing about them is that they are made in the USA.
Here is a link to their website. Of course I have many other wants & needs on my list that always seems to be growing. I would like to make a hoop house this year and would love to have a
"Quick Hoops" bender also available at Johnny's. It is fun to dream a little :-).
Work-wise today...I still haven't figured out the payroll setup in Quickbooks. My ability to follow instructions is limited (since the accident) so I get frustrated VERY easily. Looks like Steve will be taking a look at it tomorrow.
Tonight I decided I will work on a pair of "longies" for Jaelyn. Longies are warm little pants for sweet babies. :-) Here is the
tutorial I am using to figure it out. I am using a velour-type material (sleeves cut from a re-purposed jogging suit top) to make them. My first time for this project, but it doesn't seem too hard. Sewing is something I "never" ask Steve to help with :-).
Hope you all have a great night!
6 comments:
Ooo, I may have to check out those lids. I've heard of them but never looked into them. Thanks for the link.
Judy
I'm going to have to remember the lids as well--I have high hopes for this year!
Hope you're having an enjoyable and warm evening!
I've been thinking about reusable canning lids but had no idea anyone made them. :D I've ordering some. And, found some articles at Johnny's that I've been looking for.
So, thanks for the info!
The cold frame and auto-matic opener look wonderful!! and they do get HOT!! phew! It's amazing. The new reuseable jar lids sound great!! I don't can, but I can tell you I'd use them! ...debbie
I have seen those lids and have been tempted to try them out. I hear they are great!
Sounds like you are really getting things in place for spring. Looking forward to seeing how all of your purchases work out for you.
Have a great day, Barb!
You'll love the auto-vent. I found one at a garage sale (of all places) and it works great!
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