Snickidy's Profile

For city travel, I dress up to carry less. (A dress packs smaller than jeans and a sweater. Low heels or sandals pack smaller than sneakers, etc.) Synthetic versions of these can be packed in a tight little ball and survive the journey.

We did zucchini in our window boxes this year, though primarily for the blossoms (to fry--my husband's favorite).
And lots of herbs, of course. In the past, I've had great success growing lettuces indoors on a sunny window ledge. Next year: pole beans.

Skip the campfire, if you can bear it. But if you do have one, don't give into the temptation to burn your trash. We'll be bringing a couple of Java Logs on our camping trip this year--which I hope will be a good compromise--and using a backpacking stove for the few times we'll boil water for coffee.

You could put a couple of hooks up high on a wall, perhaps behind or above a door, and hang them up. Or swap them for duffles that can be stuffed in a drawer or under the sink.

The walled gardens up at the National Cathedral are wonderfully relaxing.

I've done fruit, jam, and pickles, but have never been inspired to can vegetables. It just sounds yucky. Maybe it's a texture thing.

Any veggie success stories? And what kinds of tasty things do you cook with canned veg? I would love to overcome my phobia.

The automatic dishwashing powder is a great product (so no need to buy the more expensive dishwashing gel in its plastic packaging!)

There are printable coupons for all of these on the Seventh Generation website.
http://www.seventhgeneration.com/coupons

We had the same itch and so decided to look for a condo that had not been updated (aka, without "granite countertops and new stainless steel appliances".)

My husband and I were lucky to find a really dumpy (but structurally sound) foreclosure at a great price and are planning to invest in green finishes over time...

My boyfriend (now husband) and I once shared less than 400 sf. with another couple that we didn't meet until moving day!

It was the most beautiful apartment we've ever had. We painted it white and did everything up like a ship's cabin. Lying in bed we could see all the way up sixth avenue to the Empire State Building...totally worth it!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my hankies. I have an entire collection of vintage ones. When I'm really sick, I bring a couple of fresh ones along in my bag. But for everyday sneezes, etc. they are great. Plenty of folds. Way more absorbent than Kleenex. Fashionable. No ugly boxes sitting on the coffee table. And they don't rub my nose raw. Try it!