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Reputable clothing companies

Reputable clothing companies

K. asked: "I was wondering if you might post, some time, on information you've gleaned about reputable clothing companies. I'm not sure where to start in learning about which companies I should/shouldn't be supporting... Anyways, I'm sure there are others, like myself, who'd love to hear more on this topic." ...

Fumbling towards better photography

Fumbling towards better photography

An old friend (we met in pre-natal class 10 years ago and still keep in touch) recently some time ago left this comment on my blog: I would LOVE to take pics like yours, but I don't know where to start. Did you take a class? What kind of camera ...

Setting the record straight

Setting the record straight

I've had my share of blogging insecurities when I read other people's blogs. Here's one especially that leaves me wondering "Oh my goodness! How does she ever have the time to do that!" And then I'll tack this on the end, "I must not be a very good_______ because I ...

How our family of five lives (happily) ever after with no dryer

How our family of five lives (happily) ever after with no dryer

The routine, tools, and reasons for why we do without a clothes dryer.

Homemade Laundry Soap

Homemade Laundry Soap

I've been trying for a couple years now to make all our own cleaning products. I've succeeded fairly well with cold process hand & body soaps. Clean, Naturally: Recipes for Body, Home, and Spirit by Sandy Maine is a great start for basic soap making. (This is an older book ...