Tag: environment
member name: Kryistina ~*~ Frugal Diva Extraordinaire ~*~
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July 08, 2007 07:32 PM EDT --
At home school park day this week, one of the moms found a fairy ring. Some of us went to investigate.
The grass was greener on the inside . . .
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June 08, 2007 01:08 AM EDT --
I have aphids!
No, not the plants, me!
And the kids!
WE have aphids.
The plants are clean of them. (Likely due to our natural repellant tea we spray on once a week)
Somehow these aphids are attracted . . .
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May 25, 2007 06:32 PM EDT --
First the disclaimer; when digging through someone else's leavings, always make sure you are within the boundaries of the law in doing so. I do not encourage or promote unlawfulness in any way, shape, . . .
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May 15, 2007 03:15 AM EDT --
I'm sure you've seen this (or something similar) at least twice in the last two weeks:
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"NO GAS... On May 15th 2007
Don't pump gas on may 15th
*In April 1997, there was a "gas . . .
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April 17, 2007 03:46 PM EDT --
Title: Dandelion Cookies
Meduim: Acrylic on recycled paper
Size: 8X8"
Simple Dandelion Flower Cookies
Ingredients:
4 cups vegetable oil
4 cups honey
8 eggs
4 tsp. vanilla extract
4 cups unbleached . . .
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May 29, 2007 06:01 PM EDT --
I have to confess something. My rabbit operation is teeny. Other backyard rabbitry owners say that 20 does is small, and mine is miniscule in comparison. I have three does right now, and two unrelated . . .
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May 23, 2007 12:40 AM EDT --
This just in: Hydrogen peroxide decreases sprouting time in nearly all types of seeds.
I heard about it on an organic gardening group I'm on, and decided that it was well worth a try. There's . . .
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May 24, 2007 03:56 AM EDT --
Six dumpsters, three curbs, 4 miles, and 45 minutes after leaving the house, my daughter and I return with our booty. Without even touching a college campus, again I prove myself worthy of the . . .
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March 20, 2007 10:49 PM EDT --
Several days ago, we were blessed , and directed to a lovely find of a lot of sturdy plastic containers that were used to store non-toxic soaps, and many beautiful Styrofoam coolers that we were able to . . .
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March 21, 2007 06:11 PM EDT --
Seems nearly everyone is having a shortage of good, organic dirt these days.
I have been hearing from a lot of my gardening friends about how this spring they will be needing to purchase quite a bit of . . .
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April 28, 2007 05:06 PM EDT --
The UK and the US, in a drastic attempt to encourage cross-cultural exchange and eco-tourism, have been working together for the last 5 years to create the new trans-oceanic swim and floatway. Each direction . . .
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June 20, 2007 12:52 PM EDT --
Tomorrow is June 21st, 2007; world solstice day, are you ready with
your camera to participate in the world Solastice art project to show
sunrise and sunset photos of the world?
You can participate . . .
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December 21, 2006 02:26 AM EST --
Wishing the world camaraderie, serenity, and truth, in this season and always.
Here's to you my fabulous fellow Gatherites!
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January 18, 2007 02:47 AM EST --
Springfield, Missouri: Day 5
Really learning a lot about what we are missing or possibly missing for future emergencies.
11 people in my house at this time. Deliveries from "defunct" homes' . . .
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October 30, 2006 01:11 PM EST --
Have a Halloween costume that is really lightweight or shows a lot of skin and it's getting cold outside? Want to still look your Halloweeny best? Worry no more, I have the answer for you.
Pantyhose . . .
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January 30, 2007 09:15 PM EST --
Death creeps on satin feet,
Shards of silent seeping.
Beautiful beyond words.
Trees balance pecariously on power lines
Waiting for the next drop of rain to fall.
And Freeze
Tumbling . . .
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January 13, 2007 03:51 AM EST --
The sirens are blaring all over town. I stood outside as the tree next door cracked under the weight of the ice that is coating everything. It sounded like a gunshot. We have power, but I am not sure for . . .
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January 18, 2007 03:46 AM EST --
A traffic officer guides the vehicles at an inoperable light on a busy intersection.
The housemates went on a supply run today (taking the children with them!, Oh the joy!) and brought back some lovelies . . .
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January 19, 2007 03:27 AM EST --
A pretty good authority has informed me that FEMA is considering giving assistance to individuals once/if they find out the need is great enough. Want to help them find the need for assistance? Call them. . . .
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February 01, 2007 01:44 AM EST --
War protesters allowed to spray paint the U.S. Capitol
Capitol Chief of Police tells officers not to arrest anyone
During last Saturday's Washington rally protesting the war in Iraq, hundreds of anti-war . . .
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