THE VILLAGER
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How To Make a Block Print Card for Mother's Day
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Artisans in India who block print and have for generations make this art look easy. It’s ...
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These Are Not Your Average S’mores
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The countdown to summer is on and that means long days that bleed into extended nights. We love t...
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DIY Sustainable Gift Wrap
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4 easy ways to make your gift wrap more sustainable (and fun!)
I’m sure I’m not th...
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Sustainable Celebrations: How to Party Without Plastic
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Hey, party people! What’s with all the disposable cutlery, paper plates, plastic table covers and...
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How to Build an Epic Charcuterie Board the Fair Trade Way
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Charcuterie has gotten a makeover! Originally a French concept referring to a spread of c...
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Authentic Peruvian Hot Chocolate Recipe
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It is no coincidence that National Hot Chocolate day falls in January. For those of us in the nor...
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Ethical Wellness Routines to Try in the New Year
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Life is full of seasons. Of course, we would all prefer to start the new year in a season of joy,...
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Warm Mulled Cider with Star Anise
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Any opportunity to feel like a kid again is an opportunity worth jumping into head first. That’s ...
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Mortar and Pestle: The Kitchen Tool You Never Knew You Needed
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If you’ve never used a mortar and pestle, you’ve never lived. Ok, that might be an exaggeration, ...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Pour Over Coffee
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If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that the day doesn’t officially start until we...
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Make Valentine’s Day Sweet with this Fair Trade Treat
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We often talk about the excitement and joy Valentine’s Day brings. It’s wonderful to have a chanc...
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Pass the Salt, Please
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Cold weather is setting in, and you know what that means! Dry, dull skin. This year, don’t let dr...
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A Handcrafted Winter Cocktail Recipe
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“Buy local.”
“Shop small.”
“Support your farmer.”
“Fair Trade makes a differ...
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What’s more satisfying than warm bread and fresh butter?
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Few things in life are as delicious as fresh bread straight from the oven. Spread on some soft, c...
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Your Guide to Happy Healthy Houseplants
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“I can never keep a plant alive!”
Raise your hand if you’ve said this phrase again and aga...
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How to Add a Basket Wall to Your Home
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Do you have a room that could use an update?
A wall that leaves you feeling uninspired?
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How to plan a not-so-traditional wine and cheese engagement party
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Traditionally, an engagement party is hosted by the father-of-the-bride to officially announce th...
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Escape Adulting: Dessert for Dinner
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We get it. We’re adults now. With student loans flooding our mailboxes, dentist’s appointments, o...
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7 Seasonal Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes
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Celebrate the holidays with delicious cocktails full of tantalizing flavors and seasonal tastes. ...
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4 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Turn Your Napkins into Art
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It’s easier than you think to be the host with the most… impressive tabletop.
Whether you’re hos...
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Paella—A recipe for bringing people together
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There are few things more fun than gathering with people you love and sharing a huge plate of foo...
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How to throw an Apple Cider All-Nighter
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Here’s what to do with all those apples.
Autumn. The season of abundant apples in many parts o...
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DIY Desk Beach
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Bring summer to your office.
We’re all wishing summer could last just a little bit longer. But w...
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Local Veggies, Global Flavor
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With the constant surge of new technology has come a collective urge to slow down, to appreciate ...
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DIY Frozen Hot Chocolate
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Don’t save the amazing taste of hot chocolate for just the winter months. Celebrate Christmas in ...
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Ice Cream Goes Global
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I scream…you scream…we all scream…there’s a reason everyone is screaming. Rich, cool, creamy good...
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Why Give a Gift?
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Giving gifts at my house was always an event, regardless of the season.
“Don’t come in the livin...
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The Summer Guide to Getting Outside
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I live for summer. No shoes, cold beverages, camping trips, and awkward tan-lines. I love it all!...
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5 Celebrations You Have To Try This Summer
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The warm weather is finally setting in. You have your favorite pair of flip-flops out by the door...
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6 Simple Steps to Find the Perfect Words
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Ever at a loss for words?
We all have a hard time expressing our feelings aloud sometimes, esp...
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What not to do when urban gardening
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There were plenty of things that my parents always used to tell me that I’d grow to love when I g...
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A Beginner's Guide to Flower Arranging
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Fresh flowers. They always seem like a good idea. Their color and texture breathe life into a roo...
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Cooking with Coffee
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Coffee can bring people together. We’ve explored the ways in which people around the world are un...
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5 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Spring Wardrobe
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Spring is finally here! We’re emerging from hibernation and are ready for backyard barbecues, wee...
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How to host a make-your-own sangria party!
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Few cultures are as advanced in the art of relaxed socializing as the Spanish. It would be silly ...
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How to get the most out of your small space
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Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to your living space. More space means more...
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