Sprouted garlic cloves? Turn them into chives for cooking!
I love garlic and keep a lot of it on hand for cooking and using medicinally. A raw clove of garlic a day is great for your health. Sometimes I don’t get an opportunity to use it all up before it begins to sprout – so instead of throwing into the compost pile I’ve started growing it.
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Veg Out
We’re not strict vegetarians, but we do like to eat vegetarian meals throughout the week. Here are five easy healthy vegetarian recipes for you to try. Enjoy! 
What’s your favorite vegetarian meal?
Franken Nature Courtesy of Monsanto
I saw this on Good Girl Gone Green and had to snag this cartoon for my own blog. It’s perfectly awful. If you don’t know about GM foods or the campaign against Monsanto, I highly recommend doing your homework. Your body and biodiversity will thank you.
Peace.
How do you avoid GMOs?
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Is this cute or what? A great idea for re-purposing and old pair of shoes.
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Reuse Old Items to Create a Beautiful Garden
Take a look through your old or unwanted items and I bet you’ll find something you can turn into a flower pot. Or if your item is big enough, an entire container garden. I like to save empty glass jars, large tin cans, and the empty containers that once held the raw honey I love so much. In the past we’ve even used old plastic storage containers, large five gallon buckets, and even an old entertainment center to grow our plants and veggies.
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Brand new Gaiam BPA-free water bottle and a sweet little book about herbs.
Thrift Stores = Eco-Friendly Shopping
My husband took our son to take his California High School Exit Exam a couple of days ago (omg, I’m that old now…). While he waited he killed some time at the Salvation Army. He surprised me with a brand new BPA-free Gaiam Water Bottle – $1.39 (which I’ve seen selling at Whole Foods for nearly $20!), and a lovely little book about herbs. He’s such a sweetie!
What have you found at the thrift store lately?
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Our Almond tree has begun to bud already because of the warm temperatures.
We haven’t had much of a winter this year in Central California. Though it’s usually pretty mild during the winter months we still experience rain, fog, and a few days freezing temperatures that send our citrus growers into a frenzy. This year has been exceptionally warm and dry however. On the one hand I’m enjoying the spring-like weather, but on the other hand I’m dreading what Spring and Summer will be like.
Drought isn’t a stranger to the Central Valley by any means, but this seasons lack of rain means our farmers will be struggling to meet their water demands – it’s really quite frightening to think about. More water wars and higher food prices will no doubt lie ahead. In the meantime, however, I guess I’ll keep taking advantage of the good weather and enjoy as much nature as I can.
What’s the winter weather been like in your neck of the woods?
Homemade Focaccia Bread
I used to shy away from baking homemade bread until I learned how to make focaccia from scratch. It’s so simple it nearly makes itself. The key to its simplicity is making the dough in the food processor. Once that’s done the rest is a piece of cake.
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Be Beautiful
Natural beauty comes from within, but we women still want to look and feel beautiful on the outside too. Finding safe, affordable beauty and skincare products isn’t an easy task. Toxic ingredients, questionable environmental practices, and disappointing results can make an eco-conscious gal very frustrated. My advice? Do your homework and keep your beauty routine simple. If you can’t eat it, don’t wear it! What goes on your skin can ultimately end up in your bloodstream and adversely affect your health.
Here are a few green beauty tips, recipes, and ideas to make you glow from the inside out – naturally!
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Vegan Deliciousness
I’m not vegan, but I love trying out various vegan eats and treats – vegan eating is a good way to make your grocery dollars stretch. Organic eggs and milk are very expensive, and knowing how to substitute for them in recipes is a really useful skill to have.
Say I Love You…
Valentines Day is right around the corner, so if you’re all out of homemade gift ideas and want to buy your valentine something special, then check out these 25 fabulous gifts for under $25! Many of the items listed are products that I use, own, or are from brands that I know and love.
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Peace & Love.
