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Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
We're excited about the addition of Kombucha kits for making your own Kombucha at home. These kits have everything you need and come in a range of flavors. We've included Kombucha Jasmine Tea Making Kit (Green Tea), Kombucha Tea Making Kit - Pear Ginger(Black Tea), Kombucha Tea Making Kit (Black Tea), Kombucha Citrus Tea Making Kit (Decaf Green Tea).
Today we have an article on making mustard at home. The article includes two recipes and tells you everything you need to know about getting started making mustard. Also, be sure to check out our mustard making kit if you want to buy everything you need to get started.
Andrew Sullivan writing for the Daily Beast has an article on why supporting Obama for a second term is critical and just. Read How Obama's Long Game Will Out Smart His Critics.
If you have not been following Stephen Colbert's 'Exploratory Presidential Campaign', you really should at least follow the reporting being done by the Huffington Post. Colbert is doing a brilliant job at exposing the Supreme Courts flawed decisions two years ago, which stripped away regulation of campaign financing. Watch the Huffington Post report.
You've got to admire Bill Gates for his philanthropy and for his pushing other uber-wealthy to give back. In fact, I would say that any extremely wealthy American who does not take the giving pledge is not a patriot.
I think this photo says a lot about Mr. Romney.
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
We have a new article on making hot sauce at home on the Makeandgrow.com blog.
This is great.
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
This American Life has a great new episode this week, which I think should be called 'Where Does Your Crap Come From?', but instead it's called Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory. Very entertaining and insightful listening.
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Charlie Rose had a great show last night which a lengthy, thoughtful and inspired interview with departing congressman Barney Frank, who had a lot to say on where we have been and where we're going as a country. The second interview was with former Senator George McGovern. Both are true American patriots and the second a war hero. Highly recommended viewing
Danny Macaskill: Industrial Revolutions from Cut Media on Vimeo. Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
We want to wish everyone a happy new year and that it's a sustainable 2012.
The New Yorker has this great article on the creators and actors in Portlandia.
Here's the latest Danny Macaskill video, for those who enjoy watching his acrobatic antics.
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Terry Gross interviewed Maurice Sendack on FreshAir this year. Today it's rebroadcast and it's beautiful. It brought tears, smiles and great wisdom to my day.
Here is a link to some great color photos from taken from 1939-41 in the U.S..
In the new year you might want to consider starting a greenhouse building project. We have a couple articles which can help. Planning Your Greenhouse. If you want to get your garden started early, building a cold frame is a great way to go. We have an article which will teach you how to make a coldframe at home.
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
On our sister site Makeandgrow.com we have a new article on making pillar candles at home. You can use one of our pillar candle making kits to make the candles and the article to understand the process. How to Make Pillar Candles at Home
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
This NPR Story is one that every American should hear. Republicans have been claiming that taxing millionaires will hurt small business. Intuitively we all know this is wrong, because only 1% of small business owners are millionaires. Second, if you ask the millionaire business owners if they can afford to be taxed more, most say if it helps get our deficit payed down, no problem. Listen now and pass on
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Sprouts are a wonderful and healthy way to top a sandwich, salad or quesadilla. This article gets you started with growing sprouts at home in your kitchen. Growing Sprouts at Home
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Happy Thanksgiving to all. We hope you are finding ways to have a sustainable holiday.
Today we are featuring our article on making a solar panel at home. Read the article now
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Today NPR has a story about how India has a green movement making real headway. Listen Now.
Be sure to check out our article on making your own bike bag with a bucket. It's a great way to make your own bike pannier at home and carry your goods. Make a bike pannier bucket at home
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Terry Gross has a great interview with Rolling Stone reporter Tim Dickinson regarding his recent article on the inequities of our current tax system and the historical policies which lead to this current imbalance. Listen Now.
Today we have an interview with Patty Spencer regarding restoring old windows for energy conservation and sustainability in your home. Patty is an engineer with a passion for helping people to understand the value of window restoration. You can visit her website at Fresh Air Sash Cord Repair
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
Making home made soy candles as a holiday gift is a way to put a personal touch on your giving. Soy candles are the sustainable alternative, because they burn longer and come from a sustainable resource. We also have beeswax candle kits.
We provide candle making kits for votives, mason jars and pillar candles.
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
We have a number of soap making kits, which are a great sustainable gift idea for the holidays. Get inspired now to create something festive. Soap Making Kits
Contributing Editor: Will Johnston
If you are recycling plastic bags, which you should be, we have this article to help you. How to make a plastic bag drying rack with a few things around the house.
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