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My Sustainable Life
Who knew that when I started learning to live on my 2 1/2 acres almost 20 years ago that my lifestyle would become…dare I say it…popular? As an executive at a multinational corporation, I was literally...
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THINK Before Buying Holiday Gifts
Okay, I know Black Friday is upon us. I know some of you are getting up very early or staying up very late to get the best bargain on the latest toy, game, boots, fill in the blank. But before you dig...
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Five Favorite, Frugal Gardening Gifts
If you have a gardener in your life (or you are the gardener in your life), there are 5 great gifts that you can give them this holiday season and not break the bank doing it. The least expensive one...
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My Backyard Chickens & The Last Chicken Standing
I am grateful for many things, as I wrote in this post 6 months ago. But what I am most thankful for was somewhat of a surprise for some people. It was a chicken. My chicken. Lucia or Lucy as she...
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99 Life Hacks to make your life easier! « Pepperbox Couture
I rarely re post anything from any writer as I don’t want to abuse the writer or my readers….but This is an unbelievable list of tips that really do make life easier, get use and re-use out of what...
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Oprah’s Maui Farm – One Organic Gardener’s Take
As a gardener, an organic gardener at that, I was interested in the news that Oprah was, “…growing her own food.” It’s the feature article in the latest issue of her magazine. And it is a true...
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Our Elected Officials — Still Doing What They Want
I was not surprised when I received responses to my email about labeling genetically modified foods in grocery stores (see the email below from Senator Bob Casey). So, per this Senator, they only...
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A Tale of 3 Companies – 2 Understand Customer Service
We are in the midst of renovating our kitchen. My husband and I are celebrating our 30th anniversary by renovating instead of going to Italy or going on the Power Tour. So this renovation is a big...
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Dieting? Watch What You Eat – It Can Kill You
Odd title but there is truth to it. What you eat, even if you think it’s healthy, can kill you. The information I am about to share ranges from upsetting to frightening to life-changing. I put this...
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DON’T BUY Gilmour Soaker Hose
TWO UPDATES: Update 1: THANKS again to Kate R for this recommendation for a soaker hose that is NOT TOXIC! It’s also made right here in the USA. Yes, it’s a bit more expensive but read the description...
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