How Does Your Garden Grow? - Living Simply
While doing some research on organic and local food I came across a wonderful article in the spring issue of the Dirt; a publication of Georgiaorganics.org. The article, by Stephanie Van Parys who holds a degree in Horticulture, is titled What ... [... more]
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - Living Simply
Writer, Barbara Kingsolver, has captured many an imagination over the years. Whether she is telling the story of friendship and family in The Bean Trees, or penning remarkable essays for her book Small Wonder, Kingsolver challenges, and on some ... [... more]
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Simplifying Eating by Becoming a Locavore - Living Simply
The locavore movement or eating locally grown foods is moving rapidly across the country. People are simplifying by seeking out food sources that are close to home or within a 100 mile radius. Here I will discuss why going local makes sense and I ... [... more]
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Simple January Fun - Living Simply
Looking for some simple fun ideas to do with your family this winter? Tired of being stuck inside because the weather seems too cold? Especially if you live in a northern climate, wintertime can be a challenge. Most of the doldrums of winter ... [... more]
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Cleaning in the New Year - Living Simply
Is there a better time than January to start the process of creating new and positive energy in your home? Oftentimes people wait until the spring to do their yearly "spring cleaning", but I implore you to rethink this notion. In early January [... more]
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Foraging for Blackberries - Living Simply
Summertime is berry time in much of the northern world. The blackberries, at least here in the state of Washington, are plump by July and ready for eating all summer long. You can plan an entire afternoon collecting berries, eating some for a ... [... more]
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Simple Winter Decorating - Living Simply
Once the holiday decorations are put away and the gray of winter lingers outside, often our inside spaces look bear and lonely. Think about putting together a "nature table" which can incorporate special elements from the outside. Waldorf [... more]
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The Slow Food Movement - Living Simply
I learned about the Slow Food Movement in a newspaper article. The accompanying photo pictured women and men looking relaxed; vibrant even. Their full smiles seemed to come from within. Curious, I made a few clicks in search of a site that would ... [... more]
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Winter Potluck - Living Simply
In these hard economic times, having fun with friends and family lifts the spirits. Staying connected with others has been shown to ease depression and feelings of loneliness. Gathering your friends for a fun weekend needn't be fancy, expensive, ... [... more]
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