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I am always looking for good books to read right now. While I don’t have tons of extra time on my hands for reading, I always carve out some time to pick up a book. I love how they teach me things and how they transport me to new places. But, the best books are the ones that make me see the world, other people,…
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Yes, this is an election year and a biggie. We will be choosing a President, along with every House seat and many Senate seats. Not to mention all of the local elections. If you’ve been wondering what you can do to get involved in the process or you’re already active but want to do more, wonder no more. There are a myriad of ways to…
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If you are planning a fall garden, there’s good news. You haven’t missed the chance to get in on the gardening trend that was sparked during the spring Covid-19 quarantine. If you have vegetable and herb envy after looking at the harvests of all your friends, do not despair. You can still join them this fall with a bountiful basket of colorful and tasty edibles….
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Are you looking for ways to share kindness with others during these trying times? I’m with you! One of the best ways to help ourselves is to give back to others. There is a reason why so many people say they receive more than they give after spending time volunteering. Above all, you get to think outside your own anxiety, sadness, depression or general malaise…
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Eighteen months seems like a very short amount of time in 52 years of my life. But honestly, they have been some of the most productive of my life. I have learned more from farm living in the past 18 months than at any other time I can remember. When I think about what I just said it sounds nuts, especially when I think of…
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It is hard to believe that over a year ago I let you all know I had left city living and bought a farm. And what a year it has been. I realized it was about time to give you an update on what is happening here at Sugar Water Manor and my life on a farm. I do warn you this may be long, boring…
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Are you any good at taking self-care actions? I am simply awful. I truly think that hanging out at the barn cleaning a stall is taking time for me. But guess what? It is not! You have probably heard tons of different self-care ideas throughout the years. However, it has never been as important to take note of them as it is now. With anxiety…
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With a little more time at home these days, I’ve found myself reading more. While I know some of you are learning Italian and focusing on making that picture perfect sour dough loaf, I’ve fallen in love with characters from Milwaukee to Seattle. I’ve spent time in the 50’s and relived the 90’s. I have been able to forget our current situation for hours at…
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I bet there are a lot of us out there who are going through travel withdrawals. It’s hard when you’re used to jetting or sailing off to amazing locations to now find yourselves locked in the house or close to home. But since our options are limited and we don’t know when that will change, it’s best to try and make the most of the…
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The kitchen is the center of our home. It is the heartbeat. Which makes it the perfect place to start your sustainable life. Small, but significant changes can be made to ensure that the heart of your home is environmentally conscious. It won’t take as much time or effort to make these changes as you might think. Plus, they may even save you money in…
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This Father’s Day is bound to be a bit different from all others. Choices of things to do with your dad may be greatly impacted by COVID. And depending upon where you live may well determine how “normal” this year will be. But regardless, it doesn’t mean you still can’t make the day special for him. It certainly doesn’t have to be boring nor does…
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Let’s talk about Dad…My dad to be exact. Growing up, my dad traveled a lot. This meant that those days he was home to watch MASH with us before dinner were special. On weekends, he would run errands on Saturday and often bring home deli for lunch. He was there, present, and not fazed by raising three strong women. Now, fast forward to 2020…I have not…
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