My friend lives in what can only be described as a “McMansion.” I’ve heard that term applied to huge houses that have entirely too much space and impressive features, usually including two or three SUVs parked in the spacious garage.
A couple of years ago she was an avid consumer. She would pack her baby up [...]
Tags: 3R, budget, environment, Finances, gardening, Green, recycle, reduce, reuse, saving money
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This weekend my daughter and I enjoyed the springtime weather by spending some time in the garden. While she is too young to help with some tasks – such as knowing what is a weed and what is a plant that Mom intends to be there – she is good at a few things. This [...]
Tags: gardening, going green, Green, planting, vegetable plants
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Ever since I was a little girl I loved gardening. In fact as long as I can remember I was planting things.
Tags: family activities, family fun, gardening, vegetables
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Our toddler loves to hide. Whether it’s pulling a blanked over her head and walking around like a miniature quilted ghost or sitting under the table, she loves to be hidden – and to suddenly jump out at us. Sometimes, you can just walk past the table she is underneath and hear a little giggle [...]
Tags: family fun, Fun Stuff, garden, gardening, outdoors, sunflowers
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On Sunday, my husband and I went outside to finish up some yard work. He worked on the courtyard gate while I planted the flowers and our 1 year old happily played in the dirt. We were laughing about how she tried to eat everything and even took pictures of her nasty, messy face.
And then [...]
Tags: berries, bushes, diarrhea, flowers, garden, gardening, nerve damage, poisonous, shrubs, vines, vomiting
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