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I'm Such A Liar.

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With all the hubbub this weekend, I all but forgot about my Pay It Forward contest. So…for the big reveal (Oh, I so wish I could accompany these with pictures!): 1. Elephant ride in a Thai jungle. Check. (Taken on the same vacation we stayed in a Flo-tel. Yes, an electricity-free, floating hotel. It wasRead the whole post >>

June 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment

How I Lost my Engagement Ring

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It was a gorgeous day. We were taking the kayaks out on the water on a “double blind” date. :) (aka: a double date – us and a blind date). The sun was shining, the water was cool and clear, and we were enjoying ourselves. After a few hours on the water, we carried theRead the whole post >>

June 22, 2008 · 26 Comments

Exposed: The True Story of Yogurt

Filed Under: Personal & Life Updates 15 Comments

Let’s talk about yogurt. Yes, yogurt. (Do I have the most random blog ever or what?) Yogurt is good for you. There are all kinds of probiotic, enzyme-y thingamabobs. It tastes delicious, too. BUT! Two big problems, guys. 1) What the heck is IN most yogurt? and 2) The plastic. OH! The plastic. First, let’sRead the whole post >>

June 19, 2008 · Tagged With: food, homemade, reducing waste 15 Comments

Profuse Bleeding from Three Children Rounded Out the Day Nicely

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I work at an after school center (AND on a college campus, somehow it’s all a part of the same job description. Variety at its finest, really.) Today, I was a substitute group leader at day camp for a group of 20 5, 6, and 7-year-olds. All I can say is: Holy crap, K-3 teachersRead the whole post >>

June 19, 2008 · Tagged With: work 7 Comments

[Free!] Prizes!

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I’m really, really good at procrastinating. That’s the only excuse I have for putting off my Pay It Forward contest for OVER A MONTH. (Maybe it’s laziness…?) Regardless, IT’S HERE! Yes, friends – you have the opportunity to get a package shipped by yours truly to your home or workplace. :) I’ve been stockpiling goodsRead the whole post >>

June 16, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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Saving Money & Living Frugally

Doing a Buy Nothing Month.

Every so often, my eating junk food gets a little out of control and do a little juice cleanse. To help reset my body’s ideas of … [Read More...]

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Simple Living & Minimalism

Long Distance Moving and Decluttering – A Few Tips.

We're in the midst of a long distance move to Massachusetts this month (in the nomadic portion of our move - we moved out of our … [Read More...]

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Green Living & Sustainability

Choosing between Convenience and Values.

A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so … [Read More...]

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Motherhood & Parenting

The Story of Eleanor.

(Warning, this post will contain mentions of bodily fluid) How Eleanor Came to Be. I want to write this all down while I still … [Read More...]

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Career & Business

A New Leaf. Little Leaf.

(Yes, I am a dork.) Your website should be like an extra employee. Who works non stop 24/7. I recently overhauled my site … [Read More...]

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Recipes

Recipe: Curried Greens and Chickpeas

Recipe: Vegetarian Ramen.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Pineapple and Cashews.

Recipe: Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Recipe: Bistro Broccoli Chowder

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