Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Getting Ready for June

Well, there really isn't much to write about flossing, is there? My gums feel better, and my dentist will be happy at my next appointment.

Now, on to more pressing business. One thing you'll need to get ready for June is a compost bin. We got one a few months ago, and literally cut out a half-bag of trash every week. Also, in a few months from now we should have some great compost to put on our garden and get some yummy tomatoes!

If you live in the Portland Metro area, you can pick up an "Earth Machine" and the Metro Paint store on Suave Island for only $35. You can also get a bottom to keep critters out for $7 and a very handy kitchen bin for another $7. If you don't live in Portland, you can pick up compost bins in a number of stores, including Costco.


Also, for you condo dwellers, don't feel left out! You can use a worm composter!

Of course, you can use anything for a kitchen bin, but you really don't want one that is too big. You want to empty it every other day or so or it will start to smell and attract fruit flies.

June will be a great month!

Jason

Friday, May 1, 2009

May Challenge - Floss

Ok.  This challenge isn't so glamorous, but it's something we all know we need to do.  I know this because my dentist tells me so every six months.  It's simple to do, but for some reason it's hard to make it a routine.  So, for the next months, flossing every day is the challenge.  

Good luck!

As for the April challenge, quite frankly I'm glad it's over.  I did end up with a trimmer waistline, but man, the weekends were tough.  What did I learn besides beer makes you fatter?  Well, I learned that I really don't need more than one beer on a night where I need to go to work the next morning.   I also learned that on the weekend, I usually want more than one beer!  

Jason