I’ve been feeling a little off for the past two weeks or so, but it all caught up with me yesterday. One minute I was sitting at my desk, getting ready for the day, and the next I was overcome with fatigue, feeling dizzy and feverish. I suddenly realized that I was getting a sinus [...]
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A Boundless Life Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us – it’ll be here on Tuesday! Most people know its coming and plan ahead, but just in case you’ve forgotten, here are some ideas to delight your special someone. Unique Gifts - This has been my go-to place for unique gifts for a while, but one of its features makes [...]
A Letter to Our Northern Ally
I love you, Canada. I love your warm, friendly, polite people. I love your laid back attitude, your diversity, your tolerance and your radio shows. I love your optimism, your excitement and your enthusiasm. But I don’t love your plan to kill wolves. I harbor no illusions. The world’s population is growing, and with it [...]
Sunday Project: Wool Dryer Balls
You’ve probably seen plastic dryer balls in catalogs or commercials on TV. The principle behind them is that they’re supposed to bounce around in your dryer to keep clothes from clumping and reducing static cling. They’re supposed to replace dryer sheets, but I use them in tandem – I’ve noticed that the plastic gets an [...]
Canadian Organic Growers Host Toronto Conference
I’d normally apologize for the slow updates, but I’m afraid I can’t be contrite about this one. I just got back from an amazing trip to Toronto to visit my fiance and see one of my favorite bands. (They’re called The Darkness. I could go on and on about how awesome they are, but that’s [...]
Fresh Tips for the Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ markets are popping up across the country, and they’re a great way to support your local community. I’m fortunate enough to live in an area surrounded by markets during the growing season, but I still know plenty of people who are unfamiliar with how they operate. Here are a few things I’ve learned after [...]
Tales of a Vegan Butcher
Back when I was in college, I became famous among my friends for making gyoza – Japanese pork dumplings that are fairly akin to Chinese pot stickers. I was making them with a friend one night and asked her to help me by mixing the meat and other ingredients by hand. She recoiled, disgusted. “I’m [...]