There is no better time than the middle of the summer to discuss the importance of good hydration! I have been eagerly awaiting this post, as I knew that it would be an excellent reminder to myself of how and why to keep my hydration levels optimal. Guest poster Alison of Pennythoughts (soon to be …
Heads up on dehydration
Getting back on track
Why the HPV vaccine is just a bad idea
Old habits die hard
“Greening” your kitchen (the frugal way!)
I’ve been anticipating this post from fellow blogger Michele, of Frugal Granola, on ways to eliminate disposables with simple and homemade options. I appreciate her perspective on simple living (check out her series), and I think that her resourcefulness is a wonderful example. Read on for some of her great ideas (I love the sandwich …
Stewardship not Convenience
This is the first guest post of several that will be posted over the next few weeks, from Beth of Stewardship not Convenience. Beth and I connected shortly after she first began her blog, and I immediately knew that I wanted to keep up with her blog, as the topics she wrote about, and her perspective …
Succession planting my way to a continuous harvest
A Lament for my Raw Milk
Baby Steps: Shoo fly (and mosquitos and fleas…)
How my garden grows…
First off, happy 4th of July to all the Americans out there! Those of us who are Canadian actually celebrated Canada Day on Tuesday, July 1st, though it is not quite the massive celebration here that I’m sure you are all partaking of down there today! It’s been a while since I showed any garden …
Gas prices too high? Try water!
I don’t know what you’re paying for gas right now, but yesterday I saw gas at a whopping $1.52 a litre! (For the Americans, that’s $6.02 a gallon. Read it and weep.) Which brings me to a fascinating thing that my husband and I learned about last night. Did you know that the technology has …
First harvest of the season
Grow, little garden, grow!
Did you know that you have some incredible garden fertilizers, right in your very own kitchen? As I am trying to keep my garden costs low, I have been so blessed this year to discover a few very simple, yet very effective ways to boost my garden! It all started on a short date with …
Baby Steps: Get growing!
This week’s baby step is: Very simple. It is to grow something edible, anything at all, this summer. And eat it! Why this step is important: I think there is something crucial about connecting with the seasons and the way that food grows. Though I find it difficult to express in words, there is something …
Edible communities
The summer that wasn’t
What’s next, lead in baby receiving blankets?
Baby Steps: Going More Natural, One Cleaner at a Time
Just a reminder– If you haven’t done it yet, make sure that you visit last week’s recipe carnival to find some inspiration for completing the last Baby Step! So far in this Baby Steps series, we’ve talked a bit about toiletries (toothpaste), food preparation (using dry beans), and cooking nutritious food (making a list of …
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Q & A- Eating healthy in social situations
Now this is something that I have definitely never thought of using cloth for!
I stumbled upon this creative thrifty odd interesting idea today, and thought I would pass it on to you all! Have any of you ever heard of this idea of Family Cloth? Have you tried it? (If you have, wow, you are a brave soul, you have my most sincere admiration!) Do tell!
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My Thoughts on Sunscreen
; My question is, do you know of or have an organic/natural sunscreen for babies? With the weather warming up here in Tennessee, I would really like to find a sunscreen for my almost 1 year old that doesn’t have all those chemicals in it. Thought maybe you would have some ideas! Liz This is …
Tips for eating locally
I read this post by Lindsay at Passionate Homemaking today, and thought it was such perfect timing considering the recent discussion on purchasing organics and the local vs. import debate. She mentioned going to the Farmer’s Market (I guess the ones in her area are open earlier in the year than ours, being that much …
Truly organic?
This morning, I had the extreme pleasure of speaking to a lovely elderly lady named Sonja, with a European accent I couldn’t quite place. I was calling to ask when the strawberries on her farm would be ready to buy, and we ended by talking about when to plant corn, and organic gardening newsletters, heirloom …