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Archive for Category 'Green Living'

What Our Finished Compost Looks Like

A “Green” & Natural Method for Cleaning Stainless Steel

196 Little Seedlings

More Leaf Mold in the Making — It’s Starting To Heat Up

Digging Dandelions in the Spring

When Organic Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be

Some Thoughts on the No Shampoo (”No Poo”) Movement

Produce and Pesticide Residue — the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15

Composting in a Garbage Can

Why We Got Rid of Our Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Energy Conservation & Convenience — A Trade-Off?

Does the Electric Company Really Need My Social Security Number?

The Wood-Burning Cook Stove In My Kitchen

Electric Rates, Appliances, & What They Cost To Operate

Trying To Keep Heating Costs Down This Winter

How We Make Compost

Digging A Pond By Hand — Progress Report

Nature’s Free Mulch — How We Make Leaf Mold

Homemade Laundry Detergent — Yes Or No?

Firewood — Cutting Our Own Instead Of $250+ Per Cord

Our Hand Dug Backyard Pond

Make Your Own Natural Body Powder

Removing An Enormous Tree Stump: How We Saved $576

Green Living And Our Simpler Life

Our Journey To A Debt Free Life

Our Simpler Country Lifestyle

Energy Efficient Countertop Ovens

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs

Cleaning With Vinegar

Downshifting To A Simpler Life

Natural Tarnish Removers

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