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I’m Not Buying It!

I believe that one of the most important things we can do to be sustainable is live a simpler life, one without so much disposable stuff.  Now I’m putting my money where my mouth is and joining the I’m Not … Continue reading

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Simple Success

I set my simple goals back in August for Elsie’s challenge and since 2011 is almost here, I’m reporting on my success. Start Knitting Again: This has been a difficult goal since my hands always seem to be busy with Joshua, … Continue reading

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Setting Simple Goals

Thanks to Country Girl for tipping me off to this! Elsie at A Beautiful Mess has put forth this challenge of setting and achieving simple goals before the end of 2010. Here are Elsie’s guidelines: choose simple goals that will make your … Continue reading

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Challenge Posts!

  Thanks so much to those who participated in my first challenge! Be sure to check out all the posts for a wealth of information! Laura wrote about educating her son in Of seeds and water and environmental things. Old Novice chose to … Continue reading

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I Challenge YOU!

Next week, April 11-17, is National Environmental Education Week.  As an environmental science teacher, it would be easy for me to participate normally.  I’m on maternity leave, so I started thinking about it… You don’t need to be a teacher … Continue reading

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Reducing Food Waste

I’ve signed up for Crunchy Chicken’s Food Waste Reduction Challenge this year, which starts today.  Though I’ve participated in the past, I’m going to attempt to do a better job of actually keeping track of how much food gets wasted, … Continue reading

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