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An Amish farm along the Strasburg Railroad line in Lancaster County. (Photos this page public domain)90

Top 5 Hot Pennsylvania Dutch Travel Destinations

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is the long-time home to groups of people that together comprise the Plain People, but there's much more than than meets the eye in these wonderful folks.

6 comments    green living top 5 working farms
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Stop Global Warming and Save Money

In the face of global warming, rising energy costs, and hoping to save a little money, I've taken a few steps to decrease my energy consumption. To put some of these energy cuts in perspective, consider...

4 comments    money energy environment
wax paper is an old idea with a green reward83

Go Green With Wax Paper Instead Of Plastic Wrap

It occurred to me about a year ago that using wax paper is probably a better idea than using plastic wrap. Wax paper use to be the go to wrapping in the kitchen. When I was a youngster that was what they...

11 comments    conservative green living
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How to Avoid Chemicals in Everday Household Products

Recent news headlines are drawing attention to the fact that many common household items contain dangerous chemicals. A national study on chemical exposure called Is It In Us? recently revealed that...

2 comments    home house green living
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Eco-Friendly Clothing

What makes clothing eco-friendly? Is it produced in a socially responsible manner? Is it a natural sustainable fiber that doesn’t deplete the planet of its most valuable resources? Does the production of...

14 comments    family home shopping
Cheeky Sparrow in colored pencils on Stonehenge paper by Robert A. Sloan82

How to Make Good Decisions

Cheeky Sparrow in colored pencils on Stonehenge paper by Robert A. Sloan I had to categorize this topic and had some trouble, because I wanted to write about the actual process of decision making rather than...

11 comments    life advice family
some days I am more green than others 82

Steps to become Greener.

Easy Steps to becoming greener..

2 comments    save money recycle green living
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The Lost Art of Bagging Groceries Logically

aka The Only Non-Politics, Non-Genealogy, Non-Travel, Non-Psychic Hub I'll Publish Here

59 comments    life shopping bags
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Eco Friendly Water Heater Choices

When it comes to green living and making your home more eco friendly, there are many things you can do - one of which is choosing an eco friendly water heater. When it comes to your hot water, many of us not...

0 comments    water green living eco friendly
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What Can You Do to Slow Down Global Warming? Help Prevent Global Warming with These Household Tips

Surprisingly enough your family’s home can produce more pollution than the average gas operated car, so it is time to start taking some action! There are different ways that you can reduce your home’s yearly gas emission levels on any budget. Don’t let your home be an enemy to the ozone layer.

8 comments    environment global warming
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