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Getting ready for pool season without chemicals

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We did a lot of searching last year to find an easier way to have a clean pool without chemicals like chlorine.  We found one called the CL Free Pool and Spa Sanitizer.  There are three models for pools and three for spas.  Here’s a brief rundown of how they work.

All of the systems can be installed fairly easily with household tools and can be used with any pool or spa surface.  They eliminate the need for non-chlorine shocks, oxidizers or hydrogen peroxide and keep the water clean without dumping loads of chlorine in the pool.

As water circulates in the pool, the flow switch turns on the pool controller...

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Candies and Sugars without GMOs

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One of the most important debates happening right now is about labeling GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in the foods we eat.  With Halloween coming up we thought it was a good idea to list some candy and ingredient makers that have been verified by the Non-GMO Project as having products without GMOs:

365, Ah! Alaska, Annie’s Homegrown, Ciao Bella Gelato, Cocoa Rico, Coconut Secret, Crispy Cat, Endangered Species Chocolate, Sunflower Cookies from Ener-G Foods, Enjoy Life Foods, GoOrganic, Immaculate Baking, Kur Organic Superfoods, Let’s Do, Lundberg Family Farms, Madhava, Multiple Organics, NOW Foods, Naked Coconuts, NibMor, Pyure, Righteously Raw, Rigoni di Asiago Honey, Stretch Island Fruit Company, SunRidge Farms, Sunfood Superfoods, SweetLeaf, Theo Chocolate, Tree of Life, Tru Jo...

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The benefits of hummingbirds and how to attract them

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Hummingbirds are fascinating little creatures, darting around the yard like tiny nectar hounds, buzzing around windows and delighting children.  But besides the fun they can create, hummingbirds have benefits you might not have considered.

Hummingbirds can pollinate flowers that can’t be reached by other birds.  They don’t have the disadvantage of a small beak or large body when it comes to spreading pollen.  This makes it easier to grow long-tubed flowers that need pollination.

They eat frequently, dining not only on nectar but also insects and pollen.  Their fast heartbeats and breathing require a lot of food so with a good number of birds you will have some natural assistance with certain small pests.

They inspire learning and creativity...

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Where to start with organic gardening

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Today we just wanted to offer a little help to those who are interested in organic gardening. Whether you want to plant a small bed of vegetables for individual home use or a full yard garden for community meals, there are a host of ways to have a good, healthy yield. Here are some sites that can help you get started:

Organic Gardening (http://www.organicgardening.com/): Articles on growing, living, cooking and a lot of advice. Their Learn & Grow section has a lot of good information and they have a newsletter if you want to get email updates.

Mother Earth News Guide (http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening.aspx): Blogs on growing, city farming, apples, a diary of an organic gardener, expert articles, southeast gardening, permaculture and beekeeping are some of the categories of i...

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The Label GMO movement

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Across the country, health-conscious individuals and groups are fighting to make it mandatory for food companies to reveal their use of GMOs (genetically modified organisms).  The fight is currently centered on California, where Proposition 37 is on the ballet.

Some want GMOs to be labeled as a matter of public health while others have no problem with GMOs per se but believe that consumers have a right to know what they are eating.  Companies on both sides of the issue are battling it out, with GMO-friendly corporations funneling millions of dollars into a campaign to stop labeling.  So in case you are in favor of labeling (or you just like to know who does what to influence voters), here are two important lists.

Brands with ownership supporting the measure to label GMOs:  Amy’s, Baby’s...

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Inversion therapy for decompression and pain relief

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Many people deal with back pain, inefficient circulation, toxin buildup, stress and low energy every day.  There are many ways to try and deal with these problems and each have their own advantages for particular situations.  One very natural method is by using inversion.

Inversion therapy is a drug-free method of decompressing the spine, which can lead to relief from back pain, greater circulation and reduced stress.  Inverting can help remove toxins, increase energy, move more oxygen to the brain, improve lymphatic drainage and help better align the weight-bearing skeleton. Many trainers, doctors and physical therapists are using it to aid in preventing fatigue joint injuries.

There are other potential benefits...

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Preparation: Choosing the Right Civilian MRE

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If you would rather not surf Ebay for genuine military MREs, can’t find any or just prefer not to buy them, civilian MREs can be good bet.  As I covered in Preparation: Military vs. Civilian MREs and How to Get Them, civilian MREs are widely available across the Internet.  Knowing the good ones from the bad ones and getting the best price is your next step.

A-Pack by Ameriqual

A-Packs are usually the most cost-effective if you buy directly from the manufacturer.  Places like The Ready Store and many others slap a big premium on these and is easily avoidable.  I don’t know if the way too high price is because of bad margins, MAP pricing or just for grins but you’ll save a LOT going direct on these...

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