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I have a veritable smorgasbord of friends in their late twenties and early thirties who are dissatisfied with life. Sure some went to college and some have good jobs and they know they should be...
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How to Forage for Fiddlehead Ferns
Fiddleheads are the unopened leaves of the ostrich fern. Young fiddlehead fronds are a favorite among foragers. They appear in late spring when the new, emerald green leaves push their tightly furled...
View ArticleWhich Boiler is the Most Eco-friendly?
Back in the days before COVID-19, the biggest threat to the future of the planet was climate change. It still is, we just don’t talk about it anymore, but the day will come when we will all turn our...
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7 Free Floor Plans for School Bus to Tiny Home Conversions
Have you ever dreamed of packing all your possessions in an old school bus and heading for the hills? Well dream no more! Here are some free floor plans for your school bus conversion to help you start...
View ArticleHow to Check if your Clothing Was Ethically Made
Guest Post by Amaesha* Fast fashion is a recent phenomenon. To drive up sales, companies have fast-tracked the production processes to get designs to the stores from the catwalk quickly and at very...
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Brilliant Natural Swimming Pools
Picture by Water House Pool’s out for summer! Say no to energy-guzzling, chlorine-drenched swimming pools and yes to natural swimming pools that you can make yourself. I don’t mean icky, slimy ponds...
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7 Cool DIY Toys you can Make with your Kids
Teach your kid some mad skills, have fun and make cool toys from used materials. These awesome upcycled toys and recycled toys are an easy and fun way to introduce basic electronics, photography,...
View ArticleMowing the Lawn is Bad for your Health
I woke up this morning to find that summer had slipped in quietly during the night and made itself at home; a most welcome houseguest. And as I took my morning walk in the sultry air, the usual...
View ArticleHow to Furnish Your Home in an Eco-Friendly Way
Furnishing your home is a personal thing. When being eco-friendly holds importance for you because it reflects your values, then this should shine through with your furnishing choices too. Focus on the...
View ArticleRecord Your Backyard Birds and Become a Citizen Scientist
Every year, homeowners across North America delight in the birds that visit their yards. If you enjoy watching birds, you can help to protect them by participating in citizen scientist projects that...
View ArticleSustainable Clothing Brands
You’ve been told to respect your mother. But what about Mother Earth? You better show her some respect too. And you can start today by dressing more consciously. This small change can help make a world...
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Violet Jelly Recipe
Violets are a wonderful spring delight. The color can be steeped from the flowers by making a simple tea. When you soak the flowers in hot water, the water turns a dark blue color. Add an acid (like...
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Natural Black Fly Repellents
Its black fly season and if those little critters are taking chunks out of you, there are ways to fight back. Traditional chemical repellents don’t do the trick and are full of harmful toxins, but...
View ArticleHow To Pack Lightly When Hiking
Nothing beats a hiking trip when you want to unwind and get plenty of physical activity at the end of the week. However, you might have noticed that your weekends are not as much fun as you want them...
View ArticleDIY Natural Tick Repellents that Work
Ticks are gross. You don’t want to have to pull one off yourself or your dog. About a third of ticks carry lyme disease which has the potential for serious health and neurological ailments if left...
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Best Ideas for Backyards
Your backyard could be an oasis for your family and the local wildlife. You can provide a home for birds, insects and bees with very little effort. Here are some very practical and inexpensive ways to...
View ArticleTips for Growing Great Organic Tomatoes
I’m not talking about those scraggly little bushes that manage a few insipid fruits that the bugs get to first. I’m talking big booty tomatoes that are bursting with flavor and juice. Growing your own...
View ArticleWhat’s the Best way to Wash Fruit and Veggies?
Just holding your fruits and veggies under a running tap doesn’t always cut the mustard. Pesticides and fungicides are designed to stick to produce, even in inclement weather, so if you want your fresh...
View ArticleShould you Spend your Kid’s College Fund on Organic Food Instead?
A friend recently complained to me that she wanted to buy organic food for her family, but she couldn’t afford it. That got me thinking—when you look at providing for your children, where are you going...
View ArticleWhen Life gives you Lemons…
Behold the lemon; the much maligned fruit that definitely doesn’t deserve its status as the least liked of nature’s bounty. I refer of course to phrases like; “The second hand car you bought is a real...
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