Sleep Better With The Right Pillow For You
My husband recently purchased a specialty pillow - an Isoperfect high-density foam pillow from IsoTonic (purchased from Bed, Bath and Beyond). This pillow feels like a thick gelatinous foam, molds to the head, and weighs a ton. It really feels ... [... more]
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Create Nature Sounds In Your Bedroom
I enjoy all the choices tremendously. Summer Night reminds me of my childhood in Upstate New York with the nightjar bird and cricket insect noises. Ocean makes me feel nostalgic for trips to the coast, complete with seagull cries and washing ... [... more]
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How Does Your Garden Grow?
There are probably as many reasons to garden as there are gardeners. For example, do you want to eat locally? You can’t get much more local than your own backyard. Also, there is something almost magical about growing. Seeds, planted and tended ... [... more]
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Simple Weddings
It's thick, which Dan likes, and dense enough to last and last (which I like). It's not quilted; it's "rippled". Okay, so same thing, really. They call it their longest-lasting roll. I have to remember to use less of it, since three layers is ... [... more]
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Urban Living - Food Foraging In The City
Beat the Drought and Conserve Water Using Rain Barrels [... more]
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A Recycled Christmas - Used Goods As Gifts
Think of things your friends and family like and actually use. Keep your eyes open for appropriate gifts, or even "theme" gifts. This year I bought all the women and girls in my family designer tote bags. Really nice, very stylish, barely used . ... [... more]
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Christmas Recycling - Your Earth Friendly Christmas Tree
2. The Norfolk Island Pine or other houseplant. You use a large houseplant that is already in your home. No waste. No expense. The plant rewards you with cleaner indoor air all year. If you don't have one already, consider picking one up at your ... [... more]
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Book Review - The Scented Garden
Good, clear information instructs the gardener to avoid clashes of scent to make each walk around the garden an "olfactory safari". Bird also advises spreading out the seasonal flowerings so you'll have scents to enjoy each month of the growing ... [... more]
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Force Winter Branches Into Flower
Hammer or snip the end of your branches to help the plant's capilllary vessels drink lots of water. Trim branches to fit your container. Check how your arrangement will sit and which direction you find most pleasing to showcase. Don't place in ... [... more]
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Eloping - The Simplest Wedding Of All
Are you having a reception? Maybe you and whatever wedding party you have should just head out to your favorite place and let a restaurant pamper you. Let them know ahead of time you that are coming straight from your wedding - they will probably ... [... more]
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10 New Years Cleaning Resolutions
10. Next sunny day, turn off the heat, throw open the windows and doors, and let the clean air carry out your musty indoor atmosphere. Fluff your bed pillows outside in the sun, and turn them over to air after an hour or so. Drag everything ... [... more]
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Book Review - The Financially Confident Woman
This short book is a great gift idea for women trying to take charge of their finances and clear their financial clutter. It also works out as a nice "bathroom" book - there is one tip per page, so it makes for easy browsing. The advice is ... [... more]
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