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Solution for Dry, Damaged Hair - Ask Annie
Tuesday, 9 Mar, 2010 – 18:04 | No Comment
Solution for Dry, Damaged Hair - Ask Annie

Dear Annie,
My hair is really dry and I’ve tried olive oil to soften it, leaving it in and then washing it, but my hair still feels dry. Any ideas? –Laurie, MS
Dear Laurie,
I just tried using …

Green Girl Plays Skin Deep
Monday, 8 Mar, 2010 – 10:55 | No Comment
Green Girl Plays Skin Deep

Recently, I was in the local Trader Joe’s with a friend. She was looking at all of the hair and body products and commenting on how she wanted to green-ify her body care collection. As …

Toxic Teeth – BPA Dental Bonding
Wednesday, 3 Mar, 2010 – 13:45 | No Comment
Toxic Teeth – BPA Dental Bonding

After having dental bonding on her three front teeth, Sally felt as if she was in chronic PMS. This symptom would have been easily dismissed as such, but she was in post-menopause. Aware that the …

Spring Seed Starter Mix DIY
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 17:54 | No Comment
Spring Seed Starter Mix DIY

I grew up with the light of grow lights seeping out around our basement door every spring. My father took such pleasure in going through the seed catalogs, ordering his seeds, and getting a jumpstart  …

Natural Moth Balls - DIY Diva
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 11:13 | No Comment
Natural Moth Balls - DIY Diva

As the snow melts and winter gives way to spring, it is time to pack away sweaters, hats, socks, and more. The key is packing wool away with skill, so that it is protected  from …

See Each Cell as a Cell of Light - Meditation
Tuesday, 2 Mar, 2010 – 6:30 | No Comment
See Each Cell as a Cell of Light - Meditation

By imagining that each cell in your body is illuminated with radiant light, you will be calling forth a particularly vital healing energy. Many spiritual traditions see light as associated with purity, freedom, holiness, or …

Picking the Right Puppy - Life, Love, and Laughter with Dogs
Sunday, 28 Feb, 2010 – 16:13 | No Comment
Picking the Right Puppy - Life, Love, and Laughter with Dogs

One of the Life, Love, and Laughter with Dogs blog series by Annie Bailey.
We are finally adding a second permanent dog to our ever-changing pack. This Saturday I will be picking up our new …

Risotto with Swiss Chard
Sunday, 28 Feb, 2010 – 14:54 | No Comment
Risotto with Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is known as a powerhouse of nutrition. Like spinach, it enhances the look of rice dishes with its ribbons of green. This risotto is flavored with fresh herbs, which heighten the delicate sweetness …

People of Hope
Saturday, 27 Feb, 2010 – 16:19 | No Comment
People of Hope

People of Hope Crafts supports a network of 20 artisan cooperatives throughout El Salvador through the sales & marketing of their crafts in the United States. We are committed to paying fair wages and establishing …

Three Secrets of Food Dehydration
Saturday, 27 Feb, 2010 – 14:01 | No Comment
Three Secrets of Food Dehydration

Drying food concentrates the flavors. Just think of sun-dried tomatoes, and how delicious they are.
Once food is dry, it is very lightweight, ideal for camping and travel. It is also ideal for making soups …