Friday, July 27th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
Garlic Scapes? Puntarelle? Sun Chokes? These and other obscure vegetables are starting to find their way to a farmer's market near you. With these less-known veggies, it's more likely that you won't know how to prepare them or if your family will be adventurous enough to try it. Here are some tips to...
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Friday, July 13th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
For some teens and tweens, mid-summer stops being fun and starts becoming boring. Summer is a perfect time for teens and tweens to find a volunteer opportunity that will build character and start bolstering college applications.
According to
TeenLife, the "benefits of helping others or working with a worthy cause can be...
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Monday, July 2nd, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
I love the Fourth of July. I love the neighborhood barbecues, parades, and of course, the fireworks! That is, I loved fireworks until I learned how
toxic they can be to our environment and our health. Talk about a favorite tradition blowing up in your face.
Recent studies have found...
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Friday, June 8th, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
Eat a Better Meat: Sustainable Meat for your Summer Barbecue
Memorial Day traditionally kicks off the start to summer, which for our family includes trips to the beach and backyard barbecues on the weekend. While many arguments are made for giving up meat in order to help the planet, we choose to be what Michael Pollan calls,
Categories: Eco-Friendly Living, Sustainable Living
Friday, June 1st, 2012
by Kate-Ruffing
After battling with a mega-knot that was my earbuds the other day, I started searching online for a way to keep the cords under control. The best solution I found was to use a
plastic bread tag. How easy (and cheap) is that!? It inspired me...
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