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This post is for Green Moms Carnival hosted by Abbie over at Farmers Daughter.   The topic this month is Food Independence. Because I am…

Help! My beautiful garden is infested with slimy slugs! When we first saw them we thought they were just goofy, harmless little creatures. But then…

I like to think I’m crafty, but I have more of a creative brain than nimble fingers. I can’t cut in a straight line and…

I’m ridiculously proud of my new little garden. Since last year when we knocked down the big creepy fountain installed by my home’s previous owner,…

Ever since I read Animal, Vegetable, Miracle I’ve been intrigued by the idea of making my own bread. Or, more accurately, intrigued by the idea…

Forget the trips to Toys R Us. As long as they are toddlers you can find plenty to do with junk around the house and…

Because the weather is getting colder and you need some ideas to keep the kids busy indoors: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup…

I’ve always been 10-20 lbs. overweight. I have worked out religiously since I was 14 – from Pilates to pushing strollers and plenty of cardio…

A few friends have asked me about composting, especially in the city. So I wanted to put together a few tips on making it simple.…