I never gave much thought about the place known as the “oldest city in America.” Growing up in New York City where half the city seemed old and crumbling, when I moved to Florida everything seemed so new all over. I figured St. Augustine was probably more of the same newer style of buildings. I […]
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Most of us know about using coconut oil for cooking since it is widely known as a “good fat” cooking oil. But did you know it has many uses outside of adding it to your food? Coconuts have to be one of most miraculous plants on the planet. Not only is it healthy to consume
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Many people, men and women, are making a conscious choice to not have children because they do not believe this world is worth living in. As a generally optimistic person I have always found beauty in the small things, plenty of reasons why the world is great, and a lot of joy in raising my
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I actually miss it when I don’t have a jar of sprouts ready to eat. The best part is they don’t take much space, don’t need sunlight, and it takes less than a week to get results.
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All too often we see the question of who gets what when parents pass away cause tensions and feelings of injustice among siblings, even with all the laws and traditions we already have in place surrounding inheritance. In the case of kin’s domains, where there is an enormous amount of uncharted territory, there is a
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One day, my aunt was visiting from out of state and took a quick tour of my backyard. Upon seeing the mango tree, she lit up and asked to harvest some of the leaves for tea. I knew all about the mango fruit and at least fifty different ways to use it since I grew
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New York City. Subways, bridges, skyscrapers and people in a hurry. As a person who grew up in the city, I feel like I know it so well. And yet, having lived in other states for the past ten years, I feel a bit of culture shock whenever I visit. Was it always this dirty?
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I’m the kind of person who has a two-year plan, a five-year plan, and a ten-year plan. I like to have at least some idea of where I’m headed in life. How else would I know which steps to take in the present moment? There are so many possibilities and directions I could go, but
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Imagine waking up in your own home to the sounds of birds chirping, the soft fresh smell of flowers wafting into the room, and knowing this beautiful space you created will stay in the family for generations. This home might be a kin’s domain or a traditional homestead, but there are fundamental differences between the
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Did you know there are cooking pots made of clay that can be used on your stove top? When I discovered not only is this actually a thing, but it’s good for you, I was floored. I was used to cooking all of my meals, and cast iron cookware had always been my number one.
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