Organic Living

Li'l Garden Bunny

2011-03-25T14:53:00.000-07:00

***************************************************************** Hello Dear Readers, As promised in my April article in Acreage Magazine, here is the pattern and instructions for creating your very own Li'l Garden Bunny. This little bunny is small, adorable, and can be given as special gifts to your children, your friends, your mom, or anyone who enjoys celebrating Easter with bunnies.

St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-04T08:49:00.000-08:00

Irish Cornhusk Doll Hello everyone! Hang on, winter is nearly over, and spring is just around the corner. Here are a couple pictures of my Irish Cornhusk Doll that I made for St. Patrick's Day this year. I hope you like her. I'd also like to share with you my recipe for Irish Soda Bread. This is something that we have at our house throughout the year, but we always have this on St

Peeling Ginger

2010-11-16T10:00:00.000-08:00

Did you know you could peel ginger with a spoon? I didn't either! I've wasted so much ginger by trying to peel it with either a knife or vegetable peeler. By using a spoon, you scrape the paper covering away, without wasting any of that delicious ginger. You can even get around those bumpy knobs that you may have cut off before. Ginger is wonderfully delicious and a very

Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Fries

2010-11-15T10:00:00.000-08:00

Crispy Sweet Potato Oven Fries Growing up, my parents made sure that my taste buds had access to a wide variety of flavors. I never had to clean my plate, but I always had to taste everything that was served. If I didn't like something, I didn't have to eat it, but I had to try it again next time. Because of this, I am not a picky eater and I love to try new food (thanks Mom and Dad!)

Letting Go: Stress Reduction Made Simple

2010-11-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

Worrying is a waste of energy. Why? Because you can't do anything about what you're worrying about. If you could, you would have done it (or you should have done it). As a mother, I worry about my kids when they're driving to and from school, visiting their friends, going on trips. Can I keep them any safer by worrying? The sad truth is that I cannot. I'm learning that when I

Why I Need to Lose Weight

2010-11-13T10:00:00.000-08:00