Archive for July, 2010
Friday, July 30th, 2010
Cabbage is an incredible green, leafy plant, which is popularly used for coleslaw and in Polish dishes. For women especially, Brassica family vegetables can help reduce the risk of breast cancer. In addition, green cabbage is an excellent source of vitamins K, C, B6 and A, and it also contains ...
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
When you see neighbors line drying their clothes outside, you might think that they’re out of their mind. Or it might remind you of your grandmother. Either way, your neighbor or grandma is smart and not so crazy after all. In addition to saving energy, there are many other benefits ...
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
A backyard garden is simply the best possible investment you can make this year, because as long as it’s taken care of properly, you can reap the rewards and spend less at the grocery store. In order to effectively take advantage of homegrown vegetables, it’s important to have meal plans ...
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Camping is an incredible opportunity to connect with nature, and it will also give you a chance to re-prioritize your life since you can’t take all of your belongings and luxuries with you. Taking the family camping a few times every year can be a fun family trip that will ...
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Kate Gosselin might be an admitted control freak, but at least she accomplishes what she sets out to, which is a valuable characteristic for a mother to possess. Gosselin was in the news for her most recent project: a backyard family chicken coop. ...
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
The Boston, Mass. GreenFest will be taking place from August 19-21, and it has quite a few items on its agenda. If you live in Boston, you already know how dense this city is and many residents choose driving as their main method of transportation in order to commute to ...
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
Living off the urban grid requires that you live life with an alternative mindset. You can’t allow yourself to get caught up in fads and trends, otherwise, you will find yourself coveting items that you don’t really need. The key to living a simpler life—one without excess waste—is to realize ...
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Building a greenhouse on your property is a wise decision, especially if you want to be less dependent on the grocery store for your vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants. Since there are so many different greenhouse designs, you can custom it to fit your dwelling needs. Below are some advantages ...
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
There are so many land mines when it comes to food. You can’t have too many foods high in cholesterol, and you can’t eat too much sugar. There is a balance that must be maintained, but consuming healthier meals doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice taste and flavor. This ...
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
During the summertime, you might have the urge to eat everything, because there so many delicious foods come out this time of the year including ice cream, potato salad, pasta salad, lunch meat sandwiches, etc. But really those types of food aren't healthy for you, and many of them are ...
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