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77Simple Frugality: Tips for Surviving the Economic Downturn
When I was a child during the 1970's I remember a small chunk of time now referred to as "The Energy Crisis." To me it was the time when my sister and I would sit around and play number games, while trying to...
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73Make Your Own Soy Milk
For those who are lactose intolerant or who choose to live a totally vegan lifestyle, soy, rice and nut milks become a pantry staple. They can be substituted for cow's milk in the daily diet as well as in all...
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70Five Tips for Surviving Without Internet in the Home
Do you remember life before the Internet? A time when the Internet was only used at work or in school? A time when most of us didn't have the Internet in our homes? When I think about those days, I remember...
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68What to do with Pet Poo?
Our pets; we love them. Our families wouldn't be the same without them. There are days when our pets are the only ones who give us unconditional love and companionship. I don't know about you, but on those...
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67Creamy Homemade Hummus
Making your own hummus is easy and economical. Once you make your own, you will never want to pay for store bought again. Hummus is a middle-eastern spread made with chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, and...
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66Simple Tacos
This simple recipe is a great example of how eating a whole foods diet easily fits into living a sustainable lifestyle. Besides the health benefits, eliminating the meat, purchasing local produce and making...
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65Simple Guacamole
Guacamole. This is the only dish I make that never makes it to leftover status. It is also the only dish I make that I actually have to smack hands away from so it will at least make it to the table. A...
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63Simple Relaxation
Stress. It's everywhere. From dealing with the road rage that runs rampant during morning commutes to trying to help our children with their homework at the end of the day. It doesn't matter where we go or...
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62Easy Pad Thai
When I moved to Toledo from the Metro Detroit Area, I left behind some of the most amazing Thai food I have ever tasted. It was while living in Detroit that I discovered my favorite dinner is Pad Thai. A...
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62What is Simple Living?
I was first introduced to the idea of simple living back in 1996 when I received the book Living the Simple Life, by Elaine St. James, as a book club selection. The title of the book was intriguing to me. I...
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