Mountain Lane Homesteaders

Boy there have sure been a lot of challenges posted on here lately and I'm getting in on todays!

It may go without saying but in order to get the most out of batteries there is an excellent option........RECHARGEABLE. I am here to testify that they are so worth the upfront cost. I have 3 children and a husband who ALL listen to portable cd players ALOT plus we have a digital camera. Those items alone are constantly using up battery power. We own 12 rechargeable AA batteries and one unit that will charge up to 4 at one time. We keep 4 batteries earmarked specifically for the camera and then each child has 2 for their players which leaves 2 extras that we keep charged for when someone's run down. Before we had this system someone was ALWAYS needing batteries. I don't know which I hated more, spending the money on them or just hearing the words "my CD player is out of batteries again" but whatever the case, we've sure saved tons of money by using rechargeables. I know they eventually will need to be replaced but they have already been charged many many times and paid for themselves long ago.

So, let's look at it this way......everyone loves to see pictures on the blogs.  How many batteries have you already gone through or will go through in the coming year?  Think about investing in some rechargeables and then we can all see so many more without it costing you a fortune!!! 

So speaking of pictures.....here are a few examples of what it means to be a pet here in our home:

And since I was MIA for a while, how about one of Christmas in the cabin?

Thanks for visiting!  Now, when the weather warms up so that you don't freeze solid when you step out the door........ go out and get yourself some rechargeable batteries.  Take it from a veteran, you'll be glad you did.