Archive | May, 2009

Gardening in Small Spaces

by Lindsay on May 08, 2009 in making a home, natural & green

I am excited to begin gardening again this year on our back deck. Due to the limited space I have in our condo, I planted a container garden this last year. It worked out remarkably well and we enjoyed fresh tomatoes and green peppers and parsley throughout the summer. This year I am hoping to [...]

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Filter out that chlorine!

by Lindsay on May 06, 2009 in health & nutrition, natural & green

Did you know that we absorb more chlorine by showering in chlorinated water than we do by drinking it? Unless you have a well, it is very likely that your water is chlorinated. Although chlorine is deemed “safe” and a highly effective disinfectant, it is toxic to breath and damages the skin and hair. If [...]

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Whole Grain Artisan Bread Book

by Lindsay on May 05, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

I recently stumbled across a copy of Peter Reinhart’s Whole Grain Breads and was enthralled with all the wonderful recipes for making whole grain breads of all shapes and sizes. The cookbook includes detailed pictures, tips and tricks on how to make artisan breads, all from whole wheat and other whole grains! Pizza dough, pita [...]

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Karis turns 2!

by Lindsay on May 04, 2009 in news & giveaways

My little girl turns two years old today! What a true joy and delight she has brought to our family. I am a blessed mommy! Here are some pictures from our birthday party that we had last night.

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Balancing Computer Time & Family

by Lindsay on May 03, 2009 in building the family, news & giveaways

Well, my computer has been having its own issues lately, thus my absence. I think it definitely has been the Lord’s doing. My computer breakdown along with reading Crystal’s interview on the topic of balancing computer & family (an excellent read by the way!), led me to realize how easily the computer can consume so [...]

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