Monthly Archives: July 2012
Preserving Local Produce: Spicy Zucchini Salsa Recipe
| July 26, 2012 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
I made a Zucchini Salsa a few years ago. It was the one and only year we actually had a garden because a friend of mine wanted to do it! SAdly, I don’t have the patience or interest to garden, I get really frustrated. The salsa was a big hit with everyone I gave it…
North America’s Obsession with Bigger and More
| July 25, 2012 | Posted by under Green Living |
If any of you have traveled the world, you’ve notice that when you visit other countries (in Europe, for example) you’ll notice that the average family does not have 10 acres of land or a large house. They also don’t have huge refrigerators, appliances or bedrooms and walk in closets. They don’t own large trucks…
Recipe: Mexican Bean Salad
| July 22, 2012 | Posted by under Food Recipes |
This is a recipe I found on allrecipes.com. It’s so perfect for summer! Here is the original recipe, though I do not use canned beans. I soak and cook mine and also use fresh local corn and peppers. I also don’t use as much oil as this recipe calls for. (maybe 1/3?) It’s a great…
When Something in the Universe Shifts
| July 20, 2012 | Posted by under General Content & Rants |
I wasn’t certain I’d be writing about this, but here I am doing it. Something very strange happened about a week ago. I will try to explain it as detailed as I can. I’ll try to paint a picture for you without sounding too new age-y. For the past 2 years (at least), I’ve had…
Money Talks: 6 Socially Responsible Ways to Spend
| July 19, 2012 | Posted by under Green Living, Groceries |
This is a pretty simple list, very straightforward. If you follow everything, most of your money will be spent responsibly! I’ve talked about this a lot in the past. I wanted to reiterate. I’m still seeing way too many people handing over too much of their hard earned cash to corporations like Walmart & Costco!…
Local Food: Is it always good?
| July 17, 2012 | Posted by under Green Living, Groceries |
Last weekend, my partner and I decided to visit a few local places to find out how some of the foods we purchase are produced. Buying local is always good but you have to remember that just because it’s local, it doesn’t mean it’s 100% ethical or good quality. In this day and age, we…
Travel on the Cheap: Mini Staycations
| July 12, 2012 | Posted by under Travel |
I’m back! I was hiding for a week re-grouping so I could bring you some relevant blog posts instead of angry pissy rants. I know you like the pissy rants sometimes, but they’ve just been too frequent as of late. Not cool! Anyway… My partner and I are not able travel overseas or anywhere else…
Writing is cheaper than therapy
| July 5, 2012 | Posted by under General Content & Rants |
I’ve been trying very hard to stay away from bitching and writing negative posts as of late. Yes, I know this is a journal style blog and people have encouraged me to share my journey regardless of its difficulties. I can no longer hold things in and need to vent again but will try to…
Compliments Are Free
| July 3, 2012 | Posted by under random acts of kindness |
Surprisingly, the weather has been beautiful where I currently live. It’s unusual. It’s generally quite cool until the end of July or August or we get a lot of rain. Although I am not a fan of the heat, I am certainly enjoying the beautiful 20-25C sunny weather during the day and the cool nights.…
