That&#8217;s Life

May 16, 2020

Who doesn’t love getting gifts? And with the current COVID 19 tragedy and staying at home so much, we could all use anything to cheer us up. This means gifts are more important than ever. Plus, we still have birthdays, anniversaries, graduations…to celebrate. Hopefully, you read our favorite online shopping sites for basics. Now, we’re back with our favorite sites for gifts. I love to…

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Favorite Online Shopping Sites for Basics Today and Beyond

May 15, 2020

We’re told to shelter in place. We’re told to limit our time at the market. And we’re told you can find what you need. Well, honestly, long before shelter in place became a thing, we had our favorite online shopping sites for basics for a few reasons. First, we live in the country. This means our choices are limited and the distance we have to…

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25 Easy Homemade Bread Recipes Your Family Will Love

May 11, 2020

Making bread is one of those things you either do or you don’t. I have been making bread forever. I love the taste, variety, ability to make a loaf with ingredients I want, and it saves a lot of money. In addition, to me, there is something very peaceful about the process. But many people are intimidated by making their own bread. Are you one…

Lettuce is one of the great processed food substitutions, especially for bread.

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How to Survive Quarantining With Adult Children

May 8, 2020

Quarantining with adult children…Who ever thought you’d have to use those words in daily life? But this pandemic has turned the world upside down and so, we find ourselves under strange living arrangements. Somehow our family is learning how to make it work. It’s not a picnic everyday, but we’re surviving quite well. So, I thought I’d share what we’re doing in case you need…

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How to Help Animals While You Shelter-In-Place

March 29, 2020

Animals are going to be particularly vulnerable during this crisis. People are losing their jobs and income, shelter staff are being cut back, closed, and losing volunteers, and rescue groups are being stretched to capacity. Yet they still need us. So, here are a few things you can do to help animals while you shelter-in-place that may ease their suffering. Pet Food Pantries If…

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How to Make the Most of Your Shelter-In-Place Time

March 28, 2020

We are in uncharted and uncertain territory these days and especially with our shelter-in-place orders. Being forced to isolate ourselves and keep our families occupied and happy is at best a challenge. Those of us who work from home may be used to a bit of the isolation, but we generally keep ourselves busy with the work. For many, especially if a big part of…

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Exploring New York Botanical Gardens’ Orchid Show

March 6, 2020

If you live in the New York City area or happen to be visiting, you should really think about checking out the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show, now in its 18th year and running Saturday, February 15 – Sunday, April 19. We have lived in the area for over 20 years now and I can’t believe we didn’t visit the NYBG until several years…

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7 Tips to Add Sparkle to a New Year’s Eve Party

December 30, 2019

Are you hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year? Is it just for a couple of friends or a big crowd? Are you thinking it’s time to elevate your party to a new level? We are entering a new decade after all, so why not take it up a notch and add sparkle to a New Year’s Party Eve? Whether you are having a…

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Getting Back to Basics in the Kitchen

October 11, 2019

We have officially been at Sugar Water Manor for eight months now. I have spent day after day building the gardens, planting, weeding, harvesting, unpacking (we are still not done), caring for animals and raising animals from young. We have learned so much, but I know our education will never end. Over these months, our focus has been on the outside and the farm, itself….

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Fabulous Finds: Sustainable Shoe Brands We Love

July 5, 2019

By now, LifeDoneWell readers know how much I focus on sustainable living. But one piece of this complex puzzle that I haven’t yet shared with you is footwear. Since fashion is a huge part of our rapidly overflowing landfill problem, it makes a lot of sense to examine our choice of shoes through a green lens. So, I’ve rounded up my favorite sustainable shoe brands…

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Favorite Ocean-Friendly Mineral Sunscreens