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By day I’m chairman and CEO of the largest independent publisher left in America. By night I’m simply M.O.M. (which stands for Mean Old Mom). I’m a writer, cook, organic enthusiast, romance novel lover, and country music fan who does yoga.
Tag Archives: Nature
Beautyberry:
Fall Color at its Finest
The seductive combination of intrigue, history, and utility is why beautyberry is one of those plants that make autumn tolerable for me. So let me tell you a bit about it.
Octobrrrrrrrrrrr
15 1/2 inches of snow (yes, records were broken), STILL no power (although the generator does power the coffeemaker—priorities, people!)
Where To Find Happiness
by guest blogger Dr. Elizabeth K. Nisbet. We all know that spending time in nature is relaxing and can help us heal and reduce stress. But my studies have found that we don’t consider nature as a source of happiness—and we should.
Gathering Mushrooms in the Wild:
Eating in the Wind
By guest blogger Tim Mountz of Happy Cat Farm.
Webster’s Dictionary says that foraging is the act of wandering in search of food. That definition makes me laugh, since I feel like I am always wandering somewhere in search of food. My favorite food to forage is Hen of the Woods.
The Importance of Just Sitting
(And 5 Ways To Do It Well)
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is sit down and relax.
Posted in Health, Things
Tagged fitness, Fitness and Health, meditation, Natural Healing, Nature, relaxing
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The Great American Backyard Campout
This Saturday, June 26, is the annual Great American Backyard Campout, organized by the National Wildlife Federation. Camping out in your backyard is a great activity, whether you have kids or not (although, I suppose it depends on your neighborhood). …
Who Says You Can’t Grow Roses Organically?
I often hear people say they can’t grow roses without chemicals, and to them I say “phooey!” Actually, I say, “of course you can!” All it takes is a little intelligence, and really not much effort at all. The main …
