I would suggest to anyone who is on his way to compose and make own nutrients, to rather draw on unlimited than on limited resources. When I went to the process of learning from scratch, I discovered that there were several methods and ways of proceeding. I finally came to make a synthesis of a few methods that seemed easiest and did fit my existing skill- and toolset best. With all these websites, you have a bit what you can observe at this and other forums: different people see and handle things quite differently but with similar (or decent) outcomes and results. Look for accordance and similarities but keep in mind that they still could provide from one and only (accurate or inaccurate) source. In fact, a lot of the info found on several web pages is accurate and valid, unfortunately some is antiquated and outdated as well. Most importantly: Look for a simple and practicable methodology (technique) and don't be too impressed or discouraged by expert talk of chemists (or alike) that can't keep their specific knowledge which isn't actually vital for the basic process, out of the equation. Do your calculus for formulas with a spreadsheet (either purchased or self-made nutrient calculator) , it makes things MUCH more transparent and a WAY easier!

Azinoh: I can understand your wanting to know what worked. Problem is, I don't know. I tried all the suggestions given and a few more besides, and none seemed to have worked. When I closed my computer last evening the problem did not seem to be solved and I was getting a hard copy from the sender. This morning when I turned on the computer there was a Word icon on the desktop I hadn't seen before. I clicked it, and it opened to the document I wanted in a readable form. I'm not sure which of the things I tried put it there and if I have that problem again I may have to have trial and error to solve it again. Lou

I like it too....I liked it well enough that I bought the book....LOL

Cupofkindness What has finally worked for me is having daily tasks: I made a table using Word and put the tasks under each day of the week and stuck it on the wall in my familyroom. I don't look at it much now, as I have the routine ingrained. DAILY: clothes meals swish and swipe each bathroom (DD8 often will do the main) clean kitchen after each meal- any dishes that won't fit in the DW are hand washed basic tidy up each day DD8 bedroom tidy up I have certain tasks on certain days: WEEKLY: Monday is the floors Tuesday is change bedding and ironing Wednesday is bathrooms and towels Thursday is dust and cobwebs Friday is floors and ironing Weekends- gardening How I worked out my weekly tasks was in reflection of the day- eg Monday the chn have swimming and we get home late- so I want and easy day. Wednesday is my day off, so I have the time to do the bathrooms. MENU: I follow a specific menu plan which is a six week rotating cycle. (Again, consider daily needs- eg Monday is my busy day so I often choose fish and salad for that day as it is quick to prepare.) DH is a computer nerd and used Access to make a menu/grocery program- each week he selects eg: 'Week 4' and the menu for week 4 generates a grocery list- with a quick check of the pantry/fridge we know what we need. The grocery list also includes store items (eg flour) and cleaning products (eg washing powder). One we check items as a quantity or a zero the program generates a grocery list. Now this is my super nerd hubby- the list is in aisle order and shelf order as you go down the aisle of our local grocery store. Sweet! Sometimes I miss the old style of hit and miss cooking days (... mince... hmmm, do I have a tin of tomatoes? oh a carrot!... any basil? yes! Spaghetti? no... oh well penne will do!). But overall, I love the fact that I can tell you that next Sunday I am having a beef roast with roasted beetroot, garlic, carrots, sweet potato and broccoli. With fruit and yoghurt for dessert! My time organiser is my regular calendar- I bought one with a column for each child (harder for you I realise). I told them all- if it isn't on the calendar it won't happen. School assignments, social engagements, meetings, visitors, family time and anything that impacts on a specific day. Good luck! How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! In other words- keep goals realistic. Em