My favorite type of decorations are those that can be eaten. Gourds, squashes, and pumpkins – all good for you vegetables - can be placed on a table, in a bowl or on the mantel for decorating. Then, you can roast them and eat them after you’ve enjoyed them for Thanksgiving and harvest decorating. By… Continue reading Thanksgiving and Harvest Decorations
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Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
On my recent trip to the headquarters of Earthbound Farm Organic, I was able to visit Earthbound Farm Organic’s “Farm Stand” and hear the story of Earthbound, see first hand how food that’s grown organically can be made into amazing meals, and meet some fabulous bloggers who share an enthusiasm for eating healthy foods. Earthbound… Continue reading Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
Rinse Aid Alternative for Dishwasher
When my new dishwasher was installed, it came with a feature I hadn’t bargained for: a flashing red light. The flashing red light was telling me I needed to add a rinse aid and no matter what I did, it wouldn’t stop flashing. For a moment, I considered returning the dishwasher. Honestly, the last thing… Continue reading Rinse Aid Alternative for Dishwasher
Earthbound Farm Experience
Earlier this month, I went to a farm - but not just any farm. I was invited to Earthbound Farm Organic’s headquarters in Carmel Valley, California. As I flew into the San Jose airport, I had a few questions about Earthbound Farm Organic and I was looking forward to having them answered. For the record,… Continue reading Earthbound Farm Experience
Washing Machine Question: Top Load or Front Load?
Here's a reader question from Annie who writes, “What should I buy for a new clothes washing machine? Front load? Top load? New or used? My old, basic machine works great but the interior is rusting and starting to make marks on my clothing, sheets, and towels. Rust does not come out as far as… Continue reading Washing Machine Question: Top Load or Front Load?
Compostival and Giveaway Winner
There's something really great happening in the Seattle, Washington area and it's Compostival! What is that, you're wondering? (I was wondering what it was, too, when I first saw the word!) Well, it combines some favorite fall activities: composting, pizza, and football! It's really a celebration because folks who live in the area have done… Continue reading Compostival and Giveaway Winner
Organize Food Storage Container Day
Here it is - National Match-Up Day! The first Monday of October when those food storage container drawers and cabinets get cleaned out, sorted, and vacuumed! My drawer always needs vacuuming, does yours? Why the first Monday in October? This is when my food storage container drawer is mostly empty. After roasting tomatoes, freezing berries,… Continue reading Organize Food Storage Container Day
How to Make Liquid Hand Soap
I began making my own liquid hand soap because I was trying to avoid products with triclosan* in them, and after spending $20.00 on the equivalent of 1-gallon of liquid hand soap that was free of fragrances and nasty chemicals, I decided there had to be a less expensive alternative. The best part? This is… Continue reading How to Make Liquid Hand Soap
Cleaning and Detergents Follow Up
Ever since I became enlightened and began to pay attention to what’s in our cleaning supplies, laundry detergents, and consumer products, thanks to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) website, I have completely turned our house upside down with what we use and no longer use. It’s never easy getting used to a new routine and… Continue reading Cleaning and Detergents Follow Up
Getting Tricked by a Business
Every time I open the recipe book I inherited from my Great-Grandmother, it hits me that we're constantly getting tricked by a business. (Yes, I’m using Macklemore’s line but what can I say? I have teenagers!) I don’t mean by simply one business, I mean by practically everything we buy. We’re getting tricked by businesses.… Continue reading Getting Tricked by a Business
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