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Month: December 2010

  • Merry Christmas, Brew a Cup

    A very Merry Christmas and wonderful green New Year to you! I just got into one of my stocking stuffers early. Hey, we ran out of decaf. It’s been so long since I’ve had Stumptown coffee, I’ve forgotten that it’s a dessert all to itself. No cookie needed. It’s not…

  • Strange Reporting at NPR: Dishwashers Not Working

    This article at NPR, Dishes Still Dirty? Blame Phosphate-Free Detergent, was written by someone perhaps half asleep. Please read it and share your comments. The writer explains that automatic dishwasher detergent makers were forced to take the phosphate out of their detergents earlier this year. They had to do this…

  • Last-Minute Made in USA Christmas Gifts Under $20

    You already know how difficult it is to find products made close to home, but there are a several USA-made gifts that are often easy to find. You just have to know what you’re looking for. I’ve tried items from all the companies listed below and love them so far.…

  • Stuff: Our Modern-Day Slave Master

    Enjoy this guest post/book excerpt from Tsh Oxenreider, who blogs at SimpleMom.net. I’ll review her new book soon, but this post should give you a good idea of what the book is about — just in case you or someone you love is looking for inspiration to simply! That’s a…