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 Mint I do like a nice cup of tea… and then another. Drinking a lot of tea seems to run in my family but I am not sure if any of them have ever made their own. I think making my own tea blends from ingredients found in my garden we be fun and rewarding and another great way to enjoy my gardens bounty. … Continue reading Herbal Tea Blends from Your Garden  Earth Day came and went this year and we heard of many great environmental conscious acts that people did special for that day. Us at familynavigation.com did not do anything different on Earth Day, we just did a bunch of stuff that we have incorporated into our everyday lives. Since our move we are trying to make decisions appropriate for … Continue reading Earth Day Everyday  Valerie, Annika and Susan (the Magnolia) I find that I tend to wander around the yard aimlessly not knowing what to do exactly - not sure where to start. I know I have a lot of jobs that need to be done and I need to think things through to get myself organized. I have been finding more and … Continue reading Gardening is More Fun With Friends  Yesterday was Annika’s birthday party. We were so lucky to have the nicest day in the last little while considering what we had planned for the party activities. The weather was sunny and warm and the kids hardly came in the house at all; perfect. They ran around the backyard and played with the outside toys … Continue reading Earth Day Birthday Party Activity  In early March we went to Victoria for spring break and it was beautiful. We had a great time and after being around the all the nice flowers and gardens I started to get excited about planting our garden. My Mother-in-law had been cleaning up her basement and found a whole bunch of old and new Gardening magazines that … Continue reading Utilizing Old Gardening Magazines  I know we are not the only parents who have the daily struggle to get kids to eat their veggies. We are going to test the theory that having our children be involved in the process of growing vegetables will get them more interested in eating them. My kids, ages two (twins) and five, need 4-5 servings of fruits … Continue reading Will Gardening Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables? Store bought household cleaners can contain unhealthy chemicals that are not safe for ourselves, our children, and the environment. The big cleaning supply companies want you to think you need them, or you will never get rid of germs and bacteria. You can make all your own cleaners from easy to find ingredients that are healthier for you and … Continue reading Making Your Own Household Cleaners  I have never considered myself an organic gardener but my previous gardening philosophy has inadvertently been organic in nature. When you are a plant in my garden you never got any chemicals for fertilizer or pesticides, just water (I usually remembered) and sunlight. My garden was always survival of the fittest and plants had to live … Continue reading Organic Gardening Introduction  |
 
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