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Nude hiking buffs ready to shed as solstice nears
Every year on the first day of summer, a few outdoor enthusiasts nationwide expose virtually all of themselves to insects, scrapes and thorns for the pleasure of bonding with nature au naturel. They call it Naked Hiking Day. "There's no way to explain ...
Garden journal can go beyond the practical
On Oct. 22, 1994, I was on my knees, planting daffodils and glory-of-the-snow beneath an oak tree, when I paused for a moment and lay back on the lawn to take in the beauty around me _ bright sun, perfect temperatures, a bit of fall foliage and plenty ...
McDonald's Australia diversifies into aromatherapy
McDonald’s has announced that Australia will be the first country to launch a new aromatherapy oil that smells of freshly baking pastries. In a surprising move by the Quick Service Restaurant leader, the Baked Fresh Daily Essential Oil was formulated
Meet Vivienne Westwood's latest muse - her gardener!
Andy Hulme – Vivienne's own gardener and the inspiration behind her Autumn/Winter 09 tweed and leather-heavy men's collection – can regularly be seen weeding and pruning clad in a three-piece suit by the legendary British designer.
For the metrosexual belt-tightener: the man girdle
It's for the man who has a little too much of everything _ the man girdle, or "mirdle." A London department store is hoping to cash in on the lucrative men's underwear market Thursday by launching a throwback to the Victorian era, a gut-cinching garmen...
Tips to make gardening cheaper in lean times
Many families grow their own fruits and vegetables so they'll have appetizing, disease-free food at low cost. Few things are recession proof, however, including gardening. Prices are climbing for fertilizer, pesticides and other supplies as we head int...
Making a trade? Follow these guidelines
The University of Illinois Extension offers these tips for successful bartering: _ Know who will supply needed materials. Usually it is the receiver; but the provider, in some cases, may have the needed tools, such as a lawn mower. When materials must ...
Indoor avocados are an iffy proposition
Everybody wants to grow some of their own food these days. How about avocados? We're talking about a plant that really does bear fruit, not just the stems and leaves you get from plants grown from avocado pits raised to become houseplants. It's a chall...
Cohousing offers green living, sense of belonging
Picture a neighborhood where doors can be left unlocked, where 20 families gather to eat in a common home twice a week, where solar panels help heat homes, where everyone relies on each other and determines the fate of the community together. Sound lik...
Popping question doesn't have to break bank
Don't despair if two months' salary won't buy your sweetie that diamond solitaire she's been eyeing. Here are some engagement ring trends that won't break the budget. CHOOSE AN ALTERNATIVE METAL Platinum has certainly come down in price, but palladium ...
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