Green Living

How I Became a Soap-Maker

By Lara DeHaven
My Son, Jake

My Son, JakeAs I mentioned before, my family and I have both food, chemical, and/or airborne allergies. Jake, my seven-year old has the most shocking allergy of all. He is allergic to formaldehyde. Months ago I found an afghan my husband’s grandmother had made before she died. Jake really liked it and started sleeping covered up in it. Then I... »

7 Ways to Live Greener

By Lara DeHaven

Since I wouldn't tell you to do something I won't do myself, I want to suggest seven relatively easy ways to lives greener using the 5 R's of Recycling. Reduce your electric bill dramatically with the use of a clothesline.  My summer utility bill alone is over a hundred dollars cheaper without using the dryer. Reduce you waste by vermicomposting.  Red wiggler... »

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Psalm 128:2

"You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessing and prosperity will be yours."