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Ladybugs Instead of Pesticides You know how passionate I am about green and holistic living. I’m a mad recycler and a firm believer that there are natural ways to deal with illnesses — examples would be to simply use honey instead of over-the-counter cough medicine or arnica for bruising. There
I think messing with nature is a bad idea. Mess with a bee – get stung. Mess with crops by gene-manipulating them in a laboratory? There’s already a lot of evidence that this kind of farming has disastrous effects on our environment and our health. Need proof or just more
Six years ago Don and I moved with our six-month-old son cross country from Los Angeles to New York, and it cost us $5,000. Yikes. We just moved again, into our Blue Cottage, and when I add up all the moving costs for this time, I get to about $200.
If you are like me, you’re always looking for all those charging cables for your phone, iPad, and other devices. Well, search no more! I upcycled a shoe box that otherwise would’ve landed in the trash, and with a little bit of craftiness, I build myself this charging station.
Yes, you can make an easy wood stain with coffee and vinegar! Updating furniture or a frame doesn’t have to cost much: I made a DIY wood stain for a frame with only steel wool, coffee grounds, and vinegar! Tutorial: I can’t decide what I love more: that