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war gardens?

Published on August 31st, 2010
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i love these victory garden posters.
my how the times have changed…

start your own CSA!

Published on September 26th, 2009
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queens farm museum: calling all bakers & craft-makers!

Published on September 3rd, 2009
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yo’, check this out! i am beyond giddy & excited! i am entering in three categories!!!
crochet/clothing
embroidery/accessory
baking/frosted cake
wish me luck, or better yet, come on out and cheer me on

27th Annual Queens County Fair
at the Queens Farm Museum
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
September 19 and 20
A traditional county fair with blue ribbon competitions [...]

anti-plastic bag projects & meditation

Published on May 11th, 2009
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below is the invite for a super awesome meditation/activism group dear to my heart.
all month they are hosting super cool anti-plastic bag projects on monday nights.
other fun stuff includes this weekends event with no-impact man & the reverend billy. hell yeah!
Dear Friends and Exalted Mothers,
Our Spring programming continues this week at the IDP with Bag [...]

ikea: outdoor solar lighting

Published on March 15th, 2009
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ikea catches flack for being, well–a big-box chain. typically, that conjures up factories in china, pollution & unbridled consumerism.
but ikea does have an environmental responsibility stance and are working towards new products that are inspired by that vision. and for that, deserve a bit of street cred–for that and because their designs are [...]

happy heart

Published on February 14th, 2009
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xoxo.

language of love

Published on February 11th, 2009
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french is the language of lovers, so they say.
it makes sense then, this anatomically correct heart printed on pages of a french/english dictionary. offer your heart up to your intended by sending them this vintage inspired print for valentine’s day.  the recycled paper makes this an easy green gift.
i think this would make [...]

saying i love you with flowers

Published on February 10th, 2009
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valentine’s day, unlike any other holiday, really has the corner on the flower market. it is estimated that 110 million roses will be bought this year, all within a three day period of valentine’s day. supposedly it’s in the name of love–but if we really loved the earth, we might send one of [...]

more heartfelt inspiration

Published on January 20th, 2009
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sundance film fest: no impact man

Published on January 17th, 2009
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if you happen to be in sundance this week, make sure you check out my dear friend justin schein’s documentary about no impact man–colin beavan. i haven’t seen it yet, but justin (who has been compared to errol morris) always brings a thoughtful lens to the film. that, and his particularly sly sense [...]

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