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A Growing List of Alternatives to Big Consumerism
I am adding my voice and my list of ideas on ways to keep one's wallet fuller and have a positive impact on your local community and economy. If we...
A Growing List of Alternatives to Big Consumerism
I am adding my voice and my list of ideas on ways to keep one's wallet fuller and have a positive impact on your local community and economy. If we...

Stairs and How to Dress Them Up
I had a number of questions about the stairs in our house and how I transformed them-- how hard is it, where did I get my runners, where did I...
Stairs and How to Dress Them Up
I had a number of questions about the stairs in our house and how I transformed them-- how hard is it, where did I get my runners, where did I...

Thoughts About Our Nose(s)
Curious about why we have two nostrils? Read more for an appreciation post on our little facial air conditioning units.
Thoughts About Our Nose(s)
Curious about why we have two nostrils? Read more for an appreciation post on our little facial air conditioning units.

A Brief Intro into Permaculture
A Brief Intro into Permaculture I have a little change in genre coming up for The Roving Root. While I will maintain the shop, albeit in a smaller scale,...
A Brief Intro into Permaculture
A Brief Intro into Permaculture I have a little change in genre coming up for The Roving Root. While I will maintain the shop, albeit in a smaller scale,...

Three Kitchen Items to Source Secondhand
Make a big impact in your kitchen for just a few bucks with these three secondhand items.
Three Kitchen Items to Source Secondhand
Make a big impact in your kitchen for just a few bucks with these three secondhand items.

Why Should You Buy Secondhand?
Buying secondhand maximizes style and individuality, minimizes environmental impact; it is a wonderful step in supporting a circular economy.
Why Should You Buy Secondhand?
Buying secondhand maximizes style and individuality, minimizes environmental impact; it is a wonderful step in supporting a circular economy.