The Imposible Burger 

I encountered my first impossible burger this winter—I saw it on the Founding Farmer’s Menu  and based on the chatter about it at the table, I decided to…

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Waste Not, Want Not

Waste not, want not: Advice that stands the test of time. If your favorite lotion or shampoo had a promotion for 10% more in the bottle, you’d be all over…

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Chew on this!

Historians believe humans have enjoyed chewing gum for 9,000 years. Mayans, Greeks, Scandinavians and Native Americans all knew the pleasure of distilling tree sap into this yummy concoction.

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Once Upon a Mattress

Recycling bottles and cans is a no-brainer, but what to do with a mattress that’s outlived its usefulness? Fortunately, there are better options than sending it to the landfill. Before…

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A Farmer’s Market Tradition

Thanks to Finley’s cousin, Morgan Braswell, for sharing her Farmer’s Market tradition! Grocery shopping is a necessity, but unfortunately grocery stores are a sea of single-use plastics. While…

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Walk a mile in these shoes

Chances are, you have sneakers in your closet. And chances are, before long you’ll need to replace those sneakers especially if you’re a runner. But what to do with…

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Switch It Up – Clean Energy

Have you looked at your utility bills recently?  Chances are your energy provider is offering new green power options.  Instead of using polluting fossil fuels, you can…

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A Party for the Planet

Everyone loves a party…but a party that loves the environment is even better. After years of big-party throwing, here are some of my favorite green ideas for the host…

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Take a Spin

Remember as a child going to the big city and swishing around in a revolving door?  Now we trudge off to our office buildings and choose the traditional…

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Not All Fuels Are Created Equal

We can’t all choose the perfect car, but no matter what we drive, we can improve our emissions with the fuel we choose to put in the tank. …

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