Green Toe

A while back I gushed a bit about Simple’s fresh, new, more environmentally responsible approach to shoe making. Well since then, I went and bought myself a new pair of shoes! I hadn’t planned this, but within days of my last post about Simple, my boyfriend found a Simple deal online (yep, he is a [...]

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Co-op Project

We have a new co-op in town, which is an exciting addition after our longtime local healthfood store went out of business. I had a request recently for reusable produce and bulk bags, as a friend of mine who works there knows I like to sew. She saw a customer using a cloth bag for [...]

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Reduce

Through the years I have intentionally simplified my life down, on every level I can. In a society where excess is the norm, and in many cases encouraged, it is a sure challenge. Considering the critical state of the planet and all the creatures that live here, this may be the worthiest challenge I can [...]

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For the Love of Hemp

I Love hemp! It is an amazing plant in almost any way you could possibly think of. As a plant, it grows remarkably fast, making it highly sustainable. It is resistant to pests, which means it does not require pesticides for healthy growth. It is an incredibly versatile plant and all of it’s parts can [...]

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