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Planning Group Camping Menus to Accommodate Dietary Needs
Camping menus should be delicious and nutritious and must take specific dietary needs into account. Scouts and other groups can create menus that meet all these requirements. This article includes guidelines and specific ideas for meals.
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Reducing Waste and Protecting the Environment on Camping Trips
How can you reduce your environmental impact while on camping trips? Here are some tips for individuals, families, and scouts and other groups to be good stewards.
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How to Make Oil Candles at Home - for Hanukkah and Other Occasions
Here are simple instructions for making an oil candle at home. Oil candles are inexpensive to make and require only a few household items. They can be used to create beautiful Hanukkah menorahs.
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How to Make a Paracord Survival Bracelet or Keychain
A survival bracelet or keychain is made using paracord. There are many feet of rope available in the bracelet or keychain to use in an emergency. Detailed instructions are provided in this article.
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How to Make Super (Healthy) Pancakes!
"Super Pancakes" are fun, delicious and healthy! This is an extremely versatile recipe that can be adapted to suit your dietary needs and reflect whatever ingredients you happen to have available.
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Vegans, Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?
Our bodies require only a small amount of vitamin B12, but this vitamin is not found naturally in vegan diets.
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Nutritional Yeast: A Delicious and Nutritious Choice for Vegans
Nutritional yeast is popular among many vegans for its characteristic cheesy, nutty flavor and as an excellent source of B12 and other B vitamins.
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Vegan Hamantaschen Recipe - with Gluten-Free Option!
Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrated in late winter. Hamantaschen, fruit-filled triangular pastries, are the traditional food served on Purim. Here are vegan and gluten-free hamantaschen recipes.
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Vegan Planet: My Favorite Cookbook
Vegan Planet is the all-around best cookbook I own. In this book are a wide variety of recipes, so there is something to suit every taste and cooking style!
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Mini Wraps Make Great Appetizers and Fun Meals for Kids!
When food is served in bite-sized portions it often becomes more appealing! Slice wraps into small pieces and hold them together with a fun toothpick for a meal your kids will love!
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Celebrating the Jewish Holidays: The Story Behind the Book
Here is my story of how I came to write a book about celebrating the Jewish holidays. I hope to inspire others to celebrate in ways that are personally meaningful and fulfilling.
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Make Your Own Candles in 9 Easy Steps
Making your own, nontoxic candles is easier to do than you might expect! These container candles are perfect to use yourself or to give as gifts.
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How to Make Rubber Band Bracelets Without a Loom!
It's easy to make rubber band bracelets without using a loom! This article shows how to make several different rubber band bracelet designs and includes various video tutorials.
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Why I Became Vegan (Recipe Included!)
Here's my story of why and how I became vegan -- including the recipe that helped me through the transition!
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Hiking with Children
Family hikes provide opportunities to spend quality family time together while enjoying nature and getting exercise. Here are some great ideas about how to make your hike with kids both safe and fun.
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How to Make Food More Flavorful
There are many natural, simple ways to improve the flavor of meals. Using wholesome ingredients is the perfect way to bring out the best taste of any dish.
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Fudgsicles! Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipe
Vegan fudgsicles (chocolate popsicles) are simple to prepare. They are made with tofu, so they have protein -- though I wouldn't categorize these frozen treats as being a health food!
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Vegan Pigs in a Blanket (Can be made gluten-free)
Vegan pigs in a blanket, or "peekaboos," are a fun finger food for kids and adults alike! This recipe using tofu hot dogs can also be make gluten-free.
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Camping with Children: Tips for Making Your Family Camping Trip Fun and Safe
Family camping trips are a great way to instill a love of nature within children. This article features information and tips to help you plan your next tenting adventure with your kids!
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Easy Chocolate Candy Recipe (can be made vegan or gluten-free)
Making chocolate candy to enjoy yourself or to present as a gift. Simply pour melted chocolate chips into a mold, combine it with dried fruit and/or nuts, or use it to cover pretzels.
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How to Keep Warm in a Cold House
Here are my tried and true tips and tricks for staying warm in a cold winter house! I don't want to spend a lot of money and waste energy by turning up the thermostat too high, so here's what I do...
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Easy Pizza Recipe
This pizza dough is quick and easy to make, since it does not require kneading or time to rise. Here are step-by-step instructions for making the dough and the pizza.
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Vegan Stew with Indian Spices
Ahhhh, there's something simply wonderful about the smell of Indian stew wafting through the house. This is an easy recipe that uses a slow-cooker, though it could also be made on the stovetop.
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Celebrating Halloween with Dietary Restrictions
With so much focus placed on Halloween treats, it can be challenging to celebrate Halloween when you follow a special diet. But there are steps you can take to make the holiday much more enjoyable!
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Vegan Journey
Here are links to my numerous articles about vegan living. I've divided them into several categories: Getting Started, Family and Community, and Recipes. I've also included links to other websites.
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Vegan Parenting
There are some challenges to parenting vegan children. But a bit of thoughtful planning goes a long way. Here are my tried and true tips and tricks for vegan parenting.
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Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This vegan pumpkin pie recipe always comes out great!
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Vegans: Finding Community
Sometimes being vegan can feel like a lonely experience. Find other vegans to be a part of a supportive and understanding community!
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When Family and Friends Aren't Supportive of Your Vegan Lifestyle
Sometimes going vegan can lead to stress and strain in the family. Here are some ways of managing when you don't get the support you'd like from family and friends when you tell them you're vegan.
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When Someone in the Family Goes Vegan
When a family member becomes vegan, it can raise questions and confusion within the family. How can family bonds be maintained, and even strengthened, when a member adopts a vegan lifestyle?
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"The Hobbit" Book and Animated Movie for Children
The Hobbit is an exciting adventure and a classic story. The animated video and accompanying illustrated book make The Hobbit enjoyable for younger audiences.
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"The Lord of the Rings" Book and Animated Movies for Children
"The Lord of the Rings" is an epic adventure. The animated film and accompanying storybook allow younger audiences to enjoy the tale.
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The Vegan Traveler
Travel can present certain challenges to vegans or others with special dietary needs. Here are some tips, tricks, and strategies to help you enjoy your trip without worrying about your food.
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Some Good Books for Vegan Children
It's important to share books with vegan children that support the vegan lifestyle. I've found a handful of books that have delighted my children at various reading levels.
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Is Total Veganism Achievable?
Eliminating animal-derived products & ingredients, as well as other forms of animal exploitation, is the highest goal of the vegan lifestyle. But is this an achievable goal? Does it matter?
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Does Being Vegan Make a Difference?
Can a person make a difference by being vegan? Does what we do matter?
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Geocaching and Letterboxing: Finding Hidden Treasures
Geocaching and Letterboxing are "treasure hunts" that encourage participants to get out and explore their surroundings. This article describes these activities and how to enjoy them.
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Quick and Easy Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
This vegan coconut rice pudding is a sweet, comforting, and filling dessert or snack. It can be adjusted to use the ingredients you have on hand and can easily be made gluten-free.
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Easy Vegan Cheesecake
Don't think for a minute that just because you're vegan there's no cheesecake for you! This recipe is in my regular dessert rotation because it's easy to make and comes out super-delicious!
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Install a Curved Shower Curtain Rod to Instantly Create More Space in the Shower
A curved shower curtain rod magically creates more room in the shower! It's a tremendous improvement for very little money.
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The New Scoop: Delicious Recipes for Dairy-free Ice Cream
The New Scoop features an innovative selection of recipes for making vegan ice cream at home. Along with basic flavors, there are a number of fantastic, unusual flavors.
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Go Vegan and Help the Environment!
Our diets have tremendous impact on the environment. Vegan diets, which do not include any animal products, has a much smaller carbon footprint than omnivorous diets.
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The Bento Lunchbox Is Amazing!
The bento style lunchbox is the best design I've ever used! It works perfectly for students at school as well as adults at work. The separate sections allow for creative, healthy take-along meals.
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How to Use a Bounce Box on a Long-Distance Backpacking Trip
The bounce box, or drift box, provides access to gear and supplies on your backpacking trip without actually having to carry it on your back the entire time.
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Backpacking: Tips to Keep Hiking When You Don't Feel Like It
The mental challenges of backpacking can be even greater than the physical challenges. Here are my suggestions for how to persevere and keep hiking when all you want to do is quit and go home.
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Do Kids Have Too Much Homework? How Can Parents Help?
How much homework is appropriate? What can you do if your child has too much homework?
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Hiking, Camping, and Backpacking Articles
These are my articles related to hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities. I am an experienced backpacker and thru-hiker, and now enjoy hiking and camping with my children.
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How to Juggle!
Juggling has great health benefits and is also a lot of fun to do. Here are instructions to learn how to juggle.
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Appalachian Trail Thru-hike Video
This is the video documentary I made about my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT). It took me six months to hike approximately 2,150 miles from Georgia to Maine. Long-distance backpacking is an amazing experience. As the title "Perseverance...
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What to Pack for a Backpacking Trip
It's important to bring what you need on a backpacking trip, but it's equally important not to carry too much. A lighter pack means a happier backpacker! Here's a list of gear and their weights.
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Great Backpacking Tips!
Tips, tricks, and practical advice to help make your backpacking trip a success.
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The Ice Cream Maker: Vegan, Dairy-Free Ice Cream Is Easy to Make at Home!
Learn how to make your own excellent ice cream -- regular, vegan, gluten-free, low-sugar, or whatever you need. Choose you own flavors and invent new ones!
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A Vegan's Guide to Dining Out
Dining out at a restaurant can be a bit tricky as a vegan. Here are some ideas and tips to help you enjoy the experience of dining out.
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Getting a CSA farm share enables you to get locally grown, usually organic fruits and vegetables for a fair price. There are different kinds of CSAs, all of which benefit both farmers and consumers.
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Veganism: What's Wrong with Wool?
Wool is not vegan because it comes from animals. These animal are often treated inhumanely by the international wool industry, as farms try to maximize their profits.
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Veganism: What's Wrong with Honey?
Honey is not vegan because it comes from bees. Bees are exploited to procure honey. There are excellent alternatives to honey and wax, so we do not have to take these products from bees.
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Veganism: What's Wrong with Free-Range?
Free-Range animal products are advertised as being a humane option. But the free-range label doesn't mean all that much, and in the end the animals still experience the horror of the slaughterhouse.
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Veganism: What's Wrong with Dairy and Eggs?
Factory farms that produce dairy and egg products contribute as much to the pain and suffering of animals as do their meat-producing counterparts.