22 May, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I have a little secret… I’m a hoarder when it comes to pots, pans, and other kitchen items and cookware. It’s my achilles heel. And I’m especially prone to holding onto items made of high quality metal or items that … Continue reading
8 May, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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1994: I have fond memories of this year, as this was the year that I graduated from college. Anyone who graduated in 1994 will fondly remember both “Gin Blossoms” and “Beck”, the bands and the songs (and possibly their association … Continue reading
1 May, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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We all have our hated tasks and despised chores – tasks that we avoid doing at all costs. For me, that task is filing paperwork. I will often stack papers on top of papers on one of my filing bins, … Continue reading
3 April, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I’m on a quest to start removing toxic, bad cleaning products from my house cleaning ritual. I’m pretty particular, however, so was not looking forward to this process. I had read about a safe, green, environmental product that could replace … Continue reading
20 March, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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As a kid, I demanded my father bring me back something from every business trip he took. This resulted in far too many stuffed animals and other non-essentials (as well as elevated frustration levels of my very frugal and practical … Continue reading
13 March, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I grew up eating a soft-boiled egg every morning before school. I stopped eating them for a while, and have recently re-discovered this tasty and super easy way to enjoy a chicken egg. They are delicious just cut in half … Continue reading
27 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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We recently made the decision to declutter our home and our lives. While the decision was a quick one to make, the actual work is taking time and effort, with definite wins and misses along the way. The ‘use it … Continue reading
13 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Buying in bulk: PART I PART II I knew it was the right thing to do, but I faced some challenges in shifting to bulk… The idea of ‘bulk buying’ and bulk food stores don’t necessarily conjure up the most … Continue reading
13 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Buy bulk to avoid packaging: PART I PART II On my quest to be a ‘greener consumer’, I made the decision to buy less products with packaging. I knew enough to know that packaging wasn’t a good thing when it … Continue reading
6 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I’m working to downsize our home and our lives, of possessions, things, ‘stuff’ and ultimately clutter. But just because we want to move away from owning tangible things, doesn’t necessarily mean we want to stop celebrating certain holidays that typically … Continue reading