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Fabulous scents for the home: Praline Caramel Sticky Bun candle by Cheerful Giver

Posted on May 25, 2012 by J. O'Dell

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So far in the Single Housewife parade of home fragrances, I have steered far away from traditionally “homey” scents. Step into my confessional, housewifey friends: My mother sold Home Interiors products for a few years of my teenhood, and I … Continue reading →

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Fabulous scents for the home: Signature Room Spray by Nancy Boy

Posted on May 21, 2012 by J. O'Dell

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Nancy Boy is a wonderful little boutique in the heart of San Francisco — the stroller-ridden, semi-suburban-looking part of San Francisco, to be clear. The shop caters to the nature-loving, eco-conscious denizens of that neighborhood and beyond, and it’s particularly … Continue reading →

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Fabulous scents for the home: Fresh Cut Grass candle by Aunt Sadie’s

Posted on May 17, 2012 by J. O'Dell

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Ah, the halcyon days of summer! If you live out in the ‘burbs in a temperate, four-seasons-a-year-type climate, summer may recall smells of myriad flowers in bloom; of hot, wet concrete after a thunderstorm; of sweet tea and lemonade and … Continue reading →

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The patio or windowsill garden: Making the most of small spaces

Posted on May 16, 2012 by J. O'Dell

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I love fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers. And being an urbanite, I don’t usually have a yard in which to grow them. But that hasn’t stopped me yet. Every spring, I make a ritual trip to the hardware store to … Continue reading →

Posted in Housekeeping, Lifestyle Tagged garden

Tip of the Day: Yerba Mate

Posted on May 15, 2012 by J. O'Dell

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A few years ago, I found myself spending a lot of time hanging out with a Bolivian family. Those guys were amazing. One of the things I picked up from them was yerba mate, an amazing herbal tea that’s apparently … Continue reading →

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