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A Shop Update & An Attitude Adjustment.

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I think I’m way overdue for a little Joyful Star shop update. I’ve spent this month stocking up – creating new things and custom orders and all kind of goodness. I am really excited about one of my newest items: reusable coffee cup sleeves made of recycled felt. You can slip them on over yourRead the whole post >>

January 27, 2009 · Tagged With: etsy Leave a Comment

Joy.

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I am seriously bubbling with happiness and hope today. Fiercely optimistic, in fact. A few things that top my Happy List today: . Our President. I know this has been blogged-to-death, but in many, many ways I am excited about this. On Tuesday, as I was leaving work, a television blared loudly in the hallwayRead the whole post >>

January 22, 2009 · Tagged With: etsy, food Leave a Comment

A Rainy DIY Day.

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It’s been super rainy and snowy up here in Ohio, and nothing says cozy like some serious DIY-ness. After a family cookie baking day last Saturday, I decided to clean up, organize, and store my craft supplies – as an alternative to the gigantic mess in our TV room. I read once that according toRead the whole post >>

December 9, 2008 · Tagged With: etsy, homemade Leave a Comment

FAQ Round Two.

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Can we call them FAQ even if one one person asked the question? Anyway, a few more questions and their answers… Lily asks: What were the first changes you made to your life(style) when you decided that living green was a priority for you?What a great question, Lily! The very first, most important change forRead the whole post >>

December 4, 2008 · Tagged With: etsy, internet, reducing waste Leave a Comment

You Can Ask Whatever You Like…

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It’s 10:30pm and I’m leaving the house in nine hours to catch a bus down to Akron for the long weekend. I haven’t packed, washed my hair (uh, lately), or even brushed my teeth before bed. Tonight seems like I’m lazy and a procrastinator the perfect night to solicit reader involvement! I’ve never done thisRead the whole post >>

November 26, 2008 · Tagged With: etsy 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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