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About Us
I've lived in many places around the US west and Mexico, always with organic gardens and with simple living as a goal.

My husband Kelly, a natural building expert, and I currently live in Crestone, Colorado. For more about us, see the About Us page.

-- Zana Hart
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Five-Egg Days! Our Hens Are Growing Up

Five-Egg Days! Ou...

We’ve recently been having a few five-egg days. That’s from eight hens who...
Two Delicious Ways that Vermonters Ate Their Veggies in the Depression

Two Delicious Way...

Back in the 1930s, Vermonters were not particularly inclined to eat salads. That makes...
Reflections on the December 2012 Solstice

Reflections on th...

It’s finally here, the 2012 winter solstice. The frost on our east window etched...
The Food of a Younger Land, by Mark Kurlansky: Review

The Food of a You...

The Food of a Younger Land is a partly-fascinating tour around the US during the...
Sewing at Home: Save Money, Earn Money, Enjoy Being Creative

Sewing at Home: S...

Home sewing is a great project for many people! You can: Save money by mending or...
The Top 5 Articles on This Site Include One that Surprised Me

The Top 5 Article...

Here are the top five articles on this website in 2012. The second one sure surprised me....
Instead of Paper Towels

Instead of Paper ...

I just read an article on do-it-yourself paper towel substitutes, where you sew up some...
Simple Living Thoughts after Traveling in California

Simple Living Tho...

How dependent we all are on fossil fuel. It's easy not to think about that much in...
At Bonfire Heights, a Diverse Weekend Conference

At Bonfire Height...

My husband Kelly and I just spent the weekend at a lovely retreat facility in the...
Here’s a Fun Little Candle to Make with an Orange and Some Olive Oil

Here’s a Fu...

I enjoyed watching this little video about how to make a candle that wil burn for an hour...
Staying Cool in a Hot Summer

Staying Cool in a...

I’ve just written a couple of pages at Squidoo about ways to stay cool. Is there a...
Reflecting on My Years in Mexico

Reflecting on My ...

My husband Kelly and I lived in Mexico for much of 2005 — 2010. Now we’re...
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