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This weekend, I went on a delightful camping trip in the Olympic National Forest. And while I came back with plenty of great memories (and a few story ideas), I also came back with about a million mosquito bites. Because, even with bug spray and light, protective clothing, I’m just one of those people that get really bitten. So, over the years, I’ve found a few pretty great ways to get relief from bug bites–naturally.
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Maybe we’re just sick of being high-strung and riding the subway, but city-dwellers sure seem to be fixated on the charm of country living: From “garden chic” fashion to farm-fresh dining, the allure of the countryside is breeding trends by the buckets, making an agrarian lifestyle seem far happier and healthier than our urban ways. Most of the trends are just half-hearted, superficial attempts to mimic a romanticized “rustic” lifestyle, focusing more on “distressed” wood furniture and organic cotton blouses than a tangible change in health or lifestyle. But the fixation with farm life isn’t a total lost cause: There are some serious health benefits to working outside, breathing fresh air, and dining on the actual fruits of your own labor. More
If you’re savvy enough to do some at-home canning, we say you’re also eco-friendly, smart, and thrifty. You probably look pretty cute in your canning apron, too. But there’s a hidden snag in the world of DIY canning — classic … More
