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Fermented Strawberry Rhubarb Chutney

May 24, 2016 By Wendy 18 Comments

If there’s one thing that’s been lingering on my to-do list for way too long, it’s home fermenting. I already make easy homemade yogurt, but I dream of homemade kombucha, kefir, kraut and fermented fruit. My foodie dreams are coming true this year thanks to Delicious Living, who has provided a list of probiotic-rich fermented recipes and tips on…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Garden, Home & Garden, Recipes Tagged With: fermented foods, fermenting, fruit, recipes, tips

Landscaping to Lower Your Energy Bill

April 6, 2016 By Wendy 21 Comments

I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for my tips on energy-efficient landscaping and other ways to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved It’s prime time for spring cleaning! While your closets and baseboards are probably in need…

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Filed Under: Energy Saving, Green Living, Home & Garden Tagged With: electric, energy savings, green, home, project envolve, save money

Ready to Garden? Plant a Meatball!

March 29, 2016 By Wendy 17 Comments

The eggplant, a vegetarian recipe staple, has always been a source of heated yet friendly contention between my mother and I. She tells me I should love it, I tell her I don’t. She tells me I’m just flat out wrong and should try it again. So when my tattoo artist suggested that a small…

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Filed Under: Garden, Home & Garden Tagged With: burpee, garden, media, travel, vegetables, vegetarian

Slow Cooker Dessert: Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

February 24, 2016 By Wendy 25 Comments

I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for my tips on using a slow cooker and other ways to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved The Project Envolve Ambassadors took a short hiatus at the beginning of the year,…

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Filed Under: Dessert, Energy Saving, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: dessert, dip, project envolve, recipes, slow cooker, snack, strawberry

Energy Savings Hack: $1 Sparkly Snowflake Paper Ornament Tutorial

November 25, 2015 By Wendy 24 Comments

I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for this post about how to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved The last time I brought you a post as part of the Project Envolve team, we were talking about how to save…

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Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Energy Saving, Home Decor Tagged With: decor, energy, energy efficiency tips, energy savings tips, green home, holiday, how to save electricity, lower energy bill, project envolve

11 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Winter

November 11, 2015 By Wendy 31 Comments

I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for this post about how to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved Hey, hey – There’s frost on our pumpkins! And, unfortunately, once the weather gets a little colder, there’s usually…

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Filed Under: Energy Saving, Home & Garden Tagged With: efficient, electricity, how to lower electric bill, project envolve, save money, winter, winterize

Burpee Gardens Butterflies

August 19, 2015 By Wendy Leave a Comment

Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to spend the day among writers, chefs, photographers and other garden enthusiasts at a media event held at Burpee Gardens’ Fordhook Farm. I haven’t even processed the magic enough yet to be able to tap the experience out on the keys, but I did go through some photos….

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Filed Under: Garden, Home & Garden Tagged With: burpee garden, butterflies, garden, photo

A Natural At-Home Solution: Lymphatic Flush Facial Massage

August 6, 2015 By Wendy 11 Comments

When we enter into parenthood (or adulthood, overall) we give up a lot of freedom. It’s a given. We know it’s going to happen. But who among us really understands until we’re right in the thick of it? No matter how you do it, adulting isn’t easy, and self-care is one of the first things…

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Filed Under: Beauty, Green Living, Health Tagged With: detox, facial massage, health, lymph, natural beauty, wellness

Easy Ways to Lower Energy Use at Home When You Travel

August 5, 2015 By Wendy 22 Comments

As you might be able to tell, I’ve got family travel on my mind. We’ll be heading to the beach in a couple of weeks for the first time with the kids, and that road trip fits in perfectly with our latest energy savings mission from Project Envolve! As you know if you’ve been reading…

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Filed Under: Green Living, Home & Garden, Travel Tagged With: energy, energy savings, green, project envolve, save money, tips, travel

Meet Minted: A Global Marketplace for Indie Artists

August 3, 2015 By Wendy 7 Comments

I received a gift card from Minted in exchange for my thoughts. All opinions are my own.  A few days ago, I received an email from Minted that caught my eye.  They thought maybe my readers might like to hear more about them, and while I knew I liked what I had seen of their…

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Filed Under: Home & Garden Tagged With: art, decor, gifts, home

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