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Alternatives to Christmas
This is part 4 of a 3-part series. Oops! I am feeling like Douglas Adams. Final installment. Here are 20 ways you can opt out of Christmas and enjoy twelve months a year instead of one! 1. Give gifts whenever
Alternatives to Christmas
This is part 4 of a 3-part series. Oops! I am feeling like Douglas Adams. Final installment. Here are 20 ways you can opt out of Christmas and enjoy twelve months a year instead of one! 1. Give gifts whenever
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
The Mishmash That Is Christmas
This is the first of three posts about Christmas, and I’m going to tackle religion head-on! It’s hard to deny that Christmas is a Christian holiday, and it’s hard to deny that Christmas celebrations have pagan roots. So who is
The Mishmash That Is Christmas
This is the first of three posts about Christmas, and I’m going to tackle religion head-on! It’s hard to deny that Christmas is a Christian holiday, and it’s hard to deny that Christmas celebrations have pagan roots. So who is
Local Food Spot Check
Tonight I decided to see how much food in my house right now is local, regional or even from my own country. This was a spur-of-the-moment decision so I had no chance to prepare to be virtuous! I am providing
Local Food Spot Check
Tonight I decided to see how much food in my house right now is local, regional or even from my own country. This was a spur-of-the-moment decision so I had no chance to prepare to be virtuous! I am providing
Are You in Tune With the Seasons?
I fear that because of my NDD, I am not in touch with the seasons. Seasonal living comes in degrees – six degrees of separation! First Degree: Living off the land Second Degree: Making major changes in your lifestyle depending on
Are You in Tune With the Seasons?
I fear that because of my NDD, I am not in touch with the seasons. Seasonal living comes in degrees – six degrees of separation! First Degree: Living off the land Second Degree: Making major changes in your lifestyle depending on
2012 Goal Update: Month 10
It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned
2012 Goal Update: Month 10
It is 5/6 of the way through the year – that is 83% ! I have been reporting my progress on: Going to concerts and movies Reading books and watching DVDs Going to restaurants Making Real Food at home Planned
A Lazy Day Dissected
I look forward to days when I don’t do anything. There aren’t many of them, and they’re in sharp contrast to every other day! Here’s a little rundown of The Days I Have. Work Days – during which I am
A Lazy Day Dissected
I look forward to days when I don’t do anything. There aren’t many of them, and they’re in sharp contrast to every other day! Here’s a little rundown of The Days I Have. Work Days – during which I am
How I Became a Food Snob
It was inevitable. I grew up on dinners like this: boiled potatoes and carrots, meat, white bread, milk, and canned fruit for dessert. How could I not grow up to become a food snob – as an act of rebellion?
How I Became a Food Snob
It was inevitable. I grew up on dinners like this: boiled potatoes and carrots, meat, white bread, milk, and canned fruit for dessert. How could I not grow up to become a food snob – as an act of rebellion?
What Do You Talk About?
My spouse and I have only been married 3 years and we still have lots to talk about. However, I am not sure our daily conversations are completely…normal. I would guess that for a couple who have known each other
What Do You Talk About?
My spouse and I have only been married 3 years and we still have lots to talk about. However, I am not sure our daily conversations are completely…normal. I would guess that for a couple who have known each other
Veggie Update # 5: The Reality Edition
Our household became vegetarian on June 1 and it’s a part of our life now. The way we eat isn’t an experiment any more; it feels permanent. For anyone new to the blog, we are a couple, with no kids
Veggie Update # 5: The Reality Edition
Our household became vegetarian on June 1 and it’s a part of our life now. The way we eat isn’t an experiment any more; it feels permanent. For anyone new to the blog, we are a couple, with no kids
An Exacting Life 