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Archive for December, 2007

Happy Holidays!

Monday, December 24th, 2007
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I am not a baker.  I'm a good cook so I can adapt to just about anything but my ventures into healthy baking have always produced pretty dismal results.  SO....I made a decision to first excel in the not so ...

A Christmas Song Favorite!

Thursday, December 20th, 2007
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Dear Santa…

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
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I found this in my email box this morning and it is cute enough to share..... Dear Santa,   I've been a good mom all year. I've fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor's office more than my doctor ...

Free Range Eggs are More Nutritious!

Monday, December 17th, 2007
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Mother Earth News has tested free range in comparison to conventional eggs and the results are amazing.  The test, originally done in 2005, was redone recently with similar results.  Free range eggs have; • 1/3 less cholesterol • 1/4 less saturated fat • 2/3 more vitamin A • 2 ...

Toxic Toys - Finally a solution

Thursday, December 13th, 2007
Posted in Bisphenol A - Pthalates issue, Non Toxic Living, This n That |
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I'm sure that most can agree that the lead (and other plastic toxins) in toys is disheartening.  What is even more disheartening is the feeling of helplessness as one sits around waiting for the next recall, wondering if its something ...

“LED” the Way! A Green Christmas

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007
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Last year we started gradually changing over our incandescent christmas lights to the newer, and BETTER LED christmas lights.  This year, we're just about done with only some white incandescent light wrapped garland that we use on our front porch ...

Its that time - Teacher Gift Ideas

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
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This is going to be short and sweet.  There's so many things that I'm sure a teacher would appreciate but we've always just given gift certificates.  Either to Barnes & Noble, Target or just a Mastercard/Visa gift card.  I'd much rather ...

Conversation with a 5 Year Old

Monday, December 10th, 2007
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Sometimes I think my brain shuts down and runs on automatic, at least when it comes to things that "I" say to my kids, usually in response to their myriad of questions. Here is a conversation I had last week ...

Free Organic Gardening Subscription

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Posted in Frugal Living, Organics, This n That |
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If you're like me, there's nothing like FREE to open up your eyes and make you sit up straight.  So while purchase is necessary, its something I already buy regularly and so might you!  There's not alot of time left so if ...