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Starting the New Year with Simplifying

by Nicole
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Decking the home is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. As soon as Thanksgiving is over, we break out the stockings, ornaments, Christmas books and other relics that have been collected over the years. They give our home a cozy feel and go perfectly with our Christmas music and undending supply of [...]

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Choosing a Green Christmas Tree

by Emily
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Written by Emily McClements of Live Renewed. It’s an age-old debate: Real vs. Artificial Christmas Tree?  Most people stand firmly on one side of this debate or the other. Those who grew up with a live Christmas tree in their home cannot imagine having a fake plastic tree, and those who are used to artificial [...]

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Top 5 Safe Bakeware Options

by Katie Kimball
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Written by contributor Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship. As we head full steam into holiday baking season, you may be pulling out cookie sheets and other pots and pans that haven’t seen much action in a while. Will you know if you’re making a safe, non-toxic kitchen choice? Here’s a quick primer to help you [...]

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Summer Recap

by Nicole
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It’s been a very full summer for us. As we head into a new season, and the rhythm and routine that comes along with fall, I thought it would be fun to reflect a bit on my favorite time of year.

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Succulent Inspiration

by Nicole
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Looking for a water-wise way to spruce up your yard? Look no further than the beautiful, sun-loving succulent. Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves, stems and roots, and therefore require little watering. Succulents come in an abundant variety of color, shape and size. Years ago, the only succulents I knew about were [...]

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