Spring weather is alternatively inspiring, invigorating and depressing. We wake up to sunshine and warm temperatures one day, and have to drag out the winter coats and gloves the next. This creates some distinct challenges in our efforts to keep things picked up, at hand, and in order. What to do with coats that are […]
It is enough of a challenge to keep our physical homes in order, but today we have another layer of stuff to add to the physical things that clutter up our space. The stuff that I am referring to is electronic clutter, and while it is easier to ignore it, it can be just a […]
As some of you may know, I am on a journey to redesign my kitchen. The main point is to better utilize the space in my home. As a second point I would like to take this opportunity to make my kitchen more environmentally friendly. I cook… a lot… and between the materials that we […]
March is here! That transitional month between winter and spring. March is a month of action. The Earth prepares for another season of growth, and this month, as it comes “in like a lion out like a lamb” we get a taste of nature’s own order. Nature knows what is needed and what needs to […]
Wow! It feels like spring. There is still a ton of snow on the ground, in spite of the 60F day but we don’t get much sun around our house to melt it. The birds are singing and I can almost ignore the fact that the temperate is going to drop next week again. At […]
A friend put me on to a really helpful new way to keep my grocery list. It’s an application called Grocery IQ that is available online and also as an app for smartphones. I have been using it all week and I love it! You can add items by typing them into the list, or […]
Question: If there was one thing that you could do to change your life for the better, what would it be? You may be one of those people that has the world by the tail, has it all together, and wouldn’t change a thing, but for most of us, there is something that we are […]
It may seem like there are fewer options in the winter for vibrant, fresh food. It is the land of potatoes, squashes and other veggies that keep well in a root cellar. But, this Italian Egg Soup recipe that is found on Eating Well’s website is a cheerful, light soup that really brightens my day. […]
It’s truly the season of winter! The cold has settled in and the snow, ice and wind have become a part of life for a couple of months. It is a season of fun for the kids. Snow days spent outside sledding and building snowmen and forts, add a change of tempo to the usual […]
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