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Growing A ‘Green’ Lawn
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No Place Like Home
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Vegan Options Abound
Even a barbecue can be great without meat AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples It’s time to break out the grill and enjoy picnics, barbecues, fireworks and family vacations! Outdoor meals can
Wasp, Wasp, Go Away!
Tips keep flying visitors away from humans AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples It’s that time of year again when wispy wasps buzz around patios, porches, gardens, sheds or anywhere else they’re
Meatless Every Day
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Tourism With A Conscience
Consider seeing the world from a different point of view AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Summer is on its way! For those lucky enough to get a vacation, have you decided
Love Or Litter?
Artificial flowers not best way to pay tribute AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples As we approach Memorial Day weekend, many families will plan a visit to the graves of loved ones
Ants Don’t Need To Bug You
Simple methods evict pests from your kitchen AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples As the No. 1 house pest, ants aren’t just in our pants. A trail of tiny ants is as
No Sugar For You
Making smarter choices good for you and the world AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples Sugar may not be the first thought that comes to mind when we think about making a
Let The Sun Shine In!
Solar power may lead to tax savings AMANDA BANCROFT Making Ripples April 15 is tax day. If you invested in solar panels or solar power systems, wind power or geothermal