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Plan & Plant Now for Sustainability, Freedom, and a Backyard Revolution
I am not an expert gardener and have only spent the last few years taking a stab at preserving what we eat and eating what we preserve. Every year, though, I grow more and more excited because every...
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How to Plan Your Garden, Part 2
Were you as inspired as I was by Shannon's post on Tuesday? I completely understand what she means about becoming more and more excited each year as she considers what she can grow and preserve. I...
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At Simple Organic: Identifying and Avoiding Toxins in Beauty and Personal...
Ever wondered what the big deal is about using more natural shampoo or soap or even makeup? Maybe it makes sense why we'd want to be careful with the things that actually go in our mouths (ie. food or...
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What’s So Great About Raw Milk?
Once upon a time, milk was not such a complex or controversial subject. Cows grazed on green grass. Healthy, well-fed, and free to roam, they produced a nutrient-dense, thick, white liquid which was...
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The Nitty-Gritty on The Real Food I Buy and Where I Buy It, Part 2
Yesterday I began by sharing about where I buy our meat, fish, eggs, dairy and fats. Today I'll continue on, sharing the particulars of what I buy where. The goal isn't to tell you that you should buy...
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Simple Summer Herbs: Refreshing Infusions
By Meg Dickey, contributing writer Behold the flowers that deck the field, The gentle breeze perfuming And tender herbs their fragrance yield Are health and life diffusing. ~Harvard Shaker Community...
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The State of My Garden So Far (Challenges, Mistakes, Pests and All)
Challenges or not, I couldn't give up gardening if I tried. Watching my plants grow, from a tiny seed into delicious food is just so rewarding (like this brand new broccoli head above, which we'll be...
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Gardening with Herbs 101: Harvesting Your Herbs
Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer Our weather may not be showing signs of Autumn, but our plants and gardens are certainly indicating it is time for harvesting! If you have been consistently...
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Can Coupons Be Used Responsibly?
Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer As mothers raising families in a tough economy, we are always looking for ways to save money and make our dollars stretch a little further. Since the beginning...
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5 Ways Green Living and Real Food are Connected
By Emily McClements, Contributing Writer Are you working to ditch processed foods and put more real food on the table? We're running a series called Real Food Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to...
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Introducing the 2013 Christmas Gift Guide!
Are you thinking Christmas yet? I'll confess, I wasn't really. Until this weekend. As I went through and selected my favorite picks from each shop that is participating in our Christmas Gift Guide, my...
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Real Deals: This Week’s Sales and Discounts on Natural Products You Actually Use
Welcome to our newest weekly feature, Real Deals! I know that, like me, you want to buy the best products possible (and support great companies) while still sticking with your budget. Starting this...
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Where to find natural living products to support your lifestyle
Do you ever struggle with finding products you’re comfortable with using? Do you feel like you waste a lot of time searching online or locally to find things like skincare or beauty products,...
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