tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post5352439589016012872..comments2023-10-30T09:41:15.375-06:00Comments on just showing up: Roadtrips, Santa, and household appliancesBrianna Heldthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08224838737334231065noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-30175961608066313232008-09-17T09:37:00.000-06:002008-09-17T09:37:00.000-06:00Brianna, Yea on the appliances! We chose all up...Brianna,<BR/> Yea on the appliances! We chose all upgraded appliances and I couldn't be happier...well besides the stainless steel finish, I am ALWAYS cleaning it. But as far as energy and water savings, I am amazed, my dishwasher uses like 7 gallons and my front loading washer uses maybe 15. (My water softener comes with a remote monitor I leave on our counter so I can see how much water we are using, I aim for under 100 gallons a day) Oh and my stove, it turbo heats to 375 in about 5 minutes! Less gas used, less heating up the house which kicks on the a/c, good stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-76756741245098953412008-09-15T15:35:00.000-06:002008-09-15T15:35:00.000-06:00anonymous, it's easy to throw out a link anonymous...anonymous, it's easy to throw out a link anonymously and cast judgement on someone who's taken a stand on something, when you are not willing to take a public stand yourself. if you feel strongly enough about this, don't hide behind "anonymous". engage in actual conversation. i'd LOVE to discuss these complex and troubling issues with you.Brianna Heldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224838737334231065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-28306828325316018362008-09-15T08:14:00.000-06:002008-09-15T08:14:00.000-06:00http://ethiopianchurchdotorg.blogspot.com/2008/08/...http://ethiopianchurchdotorg.blogspot.com/2008/08/child-adoption-and-ethiopian-church.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-84642854216716944042008-09-15T07:15:00.000-06:002008-09-15T07:15:00.000-06:00When I get sick of dishes I put a huge towel on th...When I get sick of dishes I put a huge towel on the floor, put the boys in their swimsuits and tell them not to spray each other! They get the job done and at the end of it they have to dry the floor which is almost like having them wash the floor. We use paper plates a lot at my house after I read an article that said biodegradable paper plates harm the environment less than all energy used to heat the water, plus the gallons of water used plus the damaging affects of soap that enter our waste water. Works for me!!Jacquelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10952038602431921394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-85413838983921848692008-09-14T22:32:00.000-06:002008-09-14T22:32:00.000-06:00Yay, new appliances! Congratulations!We haven't b...Yay, new appliances! Congratulations!<BR/><BR/>We haven't been that green, either, but we handwashed from September until May, when we ripped out the sink and the counter. Then we proceeded to go through an astonishing amount of disposable dinnerware.<BR/><BR/>Score on the Little House books!Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09874232257064291731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-39548169014881240642008-09-14T15:57:00.000-06:002008-09-14T15:57:00.000-06:00rachel you're absolutely right--those sippies leak...rachel you're absolutely right--those sippies leak like crazy, valve or no valve! grrr. (i think your carpet looks great btw and i have never noticed it smelling bad either!)<BR/><BR/>and yes, small world. :) not sure what "funeral clothes" even are but me and my girls will all be wearing dresses or skirts i guess. funny how i haven't seen you in forever even tho we only live 40 minutes apart, but will see you again in wisconsin!!!!Brianna Heldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08224838737334231065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-36082967218247273062008-09-14T15:36:00.000-06:002008-09-14T15:36:00.000-06:00Hey, we're going to a funeral and wedding next wee...Hey, we're going to a funeral and wedding next week too. Small world! I mentioned to Donna that I don't have "funeral" clothes for the kids and she said that kids are exempt. I think Aubrey will wear the dress you got her for her Birthday and I happen to have a hand me down that should be perfect for Ainsley. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you got nasty water on your new carpet. That would really get under my skin. I can still smell the cat urine occasionally where Tabitha decided to greet our new home with her body fluids. Of course out carpet is three years old and it looks like we've had it for ten thanks to my allowance for sippy cups. They leak, I don't care what it says on the package. <BR/><BR/>Wow, another long comment. We will be praying for your continual improved health!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14045685748766431789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-34878474290216468852008-09-14T14:12:00.000-06:002008-09-14T14:12:00.000-06:00your new appliances are totally going to pay for t...your new appliances are totally going to pay for themselves. our most recent appliance purchase (new fridge) cut our electricity bill by 2/3 (yeah, TWO THIRDS!), and will totally pay for itself in less than a year. we updated our dryer a few years back and had a similar drop in our electric bill. nice stuff. enjoy!!Kristen Borlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486728360253790578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14252293.post-23408010580358349732008-09-14T13:50:00.000-06:002008-09-14T13:50:00.000-06:00As a fellow adoptive parent, I thought to write an...As a fellow adoptive parent, I thought to write and tell you about the new guest home in Ethiopia specifically for adoptive parents and volunteer groups for the benefit of orphans in Ethiopia. Now that it is up and running, we would love to share the vision with other adoptive parents. You can see more at http://www.ethiopiaguesthome.com.<BR/><BR/>If you would like to post a link, send me an email at dave@ethiopiaguesthome.com and I’ll forward you the information.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>Dave McIlrath, MA<BR/>Orphan Advocate<BR/>Ethiopia Guest Home<BR/>More Than a Place to Stay<BR/>http://www.ethiopiaguesthome.comDave and Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421543593478984992noreply@blogger.com