Tag Archives: green living

Turn Kleenex box into gift card holder and two gift tags

I love when I have those aha recycle moments, when I see a use for something I’m about to discard. Such was the case recently with this empty tissue box. What I ended up with was an “envelope” to present … Continue reading

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DIY: Benefits of making your own baby food

Everyone has an opinion about parenting best practices. “Cloth diapers are the way to go!” and “Breast milk is best!” have all but sloganized these opinions. But the truth — the only absolute truth, I’ve learned since becoming a mom … Continue reading

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Learn the art of homesteading at the Horn Farm Center

Learn what homesteading means at the Horn Farm Center this Saturday for Homesteading Education Day.

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Nothing is the next big thing

“Less is more” and “small is the new big.” How about “Nothing is the next big thing”? Do you think that living with less is true living?

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Lessons from the garden at harvest time

Teresa Cook says people are funny about what they are willing to take from your garden.

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Give directly back to the community through swap sites, clubs

Moving can be a hassle, especially with all the items that accumulate so quickly. How do I minimize the stuff I have? Get rid of them!

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Grab a bike: It’s in style!

Though we didn’t need Vogue to tell us this: Bicycles are back in fashion.

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Hottest month in recorded history brings back green living ideas

We felt the temperatures rising, and now we know July 2012 was a huge record-breaker, being the hottest month recorded since 1895. This isn’t good for the environment, as the heat is already affecting crops and livelihoods. How do you keep your routine green?

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Use those cukes!

If you don’t know what to do with all the cucumbers from the garden, or if you bought a few at the farmer’s market, here is a quick easy recipe for refrigerated pickles. I’ve used this one many times and … Continue reading

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Growing up and learning to love what I have

Smart columnist Sarah Chain is learning to be grateful for where she is — outdoor space or not.

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