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Practice saying, "I am acting out of my care for whatever," rather than "I need such and such"Â
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Nov 25, 2010
Caring is what makes us human. Actions coming from our caring in key domains of life produce authentic and satisfying behavior. Needs beyond...
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Build with straw bales
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Nov 25, 2010
In places where heat-minimization is key, walls built with straw-bale insulation make a lot of sense. Not only is the product 100% natural, but...
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Lighten your wash loads
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Nov 25, 2010
Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes or lower the water settings for smaller loads. This saves water and energy. Also, you can replace your...
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Live in your house for your entire life
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Nov 25, 2010
When designing your home, think really really hard about how long you imagine you'll live there. And if you plan to live there for ages, design it...
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Supplant your lawn
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Nov 25, 2010
Though ornamental lawns can be lovely, they often require serious maintenance and require lakes of water to stay verdant. Redesigning your front...
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Plant a black walnut tree now for your children's education
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Nov 25, 2010
A well-tended black walnut tree with a good straight trunk can sell at auction for $60,000. Two will sell for $120,000. Get the message: Start...
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Kitchen baking soda is the best fungicide on earth
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Nov 25, 2010
Baking soda, called bicarbonate, is non-toxic for the home and garden. A teaspoon added to two cups of warm water and used as a spray will keep...
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Green grass is great medicine for dogs, cats and horses
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Nov 25, 2010
Organic grass is a paradise for animals They can roll on it to deodorize their sensitive skins. They can eat it for natural antibiotics to...
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Flowers, like gladioli, planted near vegetables, increase the yield
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Nov 25, 2010
Flowers attract pollinators. Bees live on pollen and nectars. A well-fed insect will return to cross-pollinate the vegetable patch. The result is...
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Take a shower instead of a bath
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Nov 25, 2010
You can save water by taking a shower instead of a bath. A full bathtub can require up to 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower...
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