NWMM DAY 4 (yesterday) and 5 (today).

Nothing too major yesterday. The friend who watches Adam (actually Adam says that she is his mom when we aren't there!) gave us some tomatoes, peppers, and a watermelon from theirs and a neighbor's gardens. We were back at work without students yesterday, so Adam played with one of his best friends all day.

Today was back to work with students, and no plans to hit any big retailers today. We are still surviving on food and household stuff bought previously to September 1, from various sources, including Walmart. My hope is that we can continue this through September. It's funny though - I find myself saying quite often "I can just run down to WalMart and grab (insert needed item here). But now I have to think and plan a little more.

***UPDATE:  Since coming home today, I learned that a fellow teacher in Lisa's building gave us EGGS!  Home raised, cage free eggs.  She does this regularly, and we missed it during the summer!***

You know, another great resource here in Albion (and any community) is the closest library system. Since August, I have not bought any books. I have been borrowing from our newly built library building (and the library institution has been in Albion for a long time, but now it's so much more accessible) and have even "borrowed" ebooks through it as well. What a great local resource for families. They have been having regular programs for kids and Adults, concerts, and contests, too.

Please feel free (if you live in the vicinity of Albion - it doesn't really make sense otherwise...) to join the Albion Area Locavores group on Facebook! There has already been great discussion and help!