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  • Kate-Ruffing wrote a new blog post Eco-Chic Fashion that Helps /  8 months ago · View

    ThumbnailI adore Fall fashion and this year, as I looked at the aging items in my closet, I decided to make some purchases that helped others and the planet. In a local shop I was introduced to a wonderful brand – Global Girlfriend. Global Girlfriend was created by Stacey Edgar in 2003 to “help women worldwide gain economic security [...]

  • Kate-Ruffing wrote a new blog post Earth-Friendly Back-to-School Supplies /  9 months ago · View

    ThumbnailBack to school time! Maybe parents celebrate this more than kids, but before any celebrating can begin first you need to navigate through the list of supplies your child will need. Rather than spending a lot of money on those items, try a new approach this year that is better for the planet:  Recycle, Reuse and Rent! [...]

  • Kate-Ruffing wrote a new blog post Fun Family-Friendly Hiking /  9 months, 2 weeks ago · View

    Thumbnail Summer is a perfect time to get outside with the family for a hike.  Pack a picnic lunch and hit the trails! Last weekend, our family headed to the mountain for a little hiking fun and it reminded us how important it is to get outside this time of year. Don’t be intimidated by the term [...]

  • Kate-Ruffing wrote a new blog post Making Homemade Ice Cream /  9 months, 3 weeks ago · View

    Thumbnail In my home, we typically have a pint or two of ice cream in the freezer at all times.  But this summer, with the exception of those stressful-day-pints, my family decided to invest in learning how to make our own ice cream. Homemade ice cream is better for multiple reasons. First, it’s good for you because you [...]

  • Kate-Ruffing wrote a new blog post Discovering Obscure Veggies and Recipes /  10 months ago · View

    Thumbnail 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 help you tackle [...]

  • Kate-Ruffing wrote a new blog post Teen Volunteering Great for the Summer Slump /  10 months, 2 weeks ago · View

    ThumbnailFor 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 one of the most rewarding [...]