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Hands On Birmingham will start passing out saplings for families to plant in their yard or civic areas that need a little sprucing up.  Did you catch that pun? "Sprucing" Get it? Anyway... Hands on Birmingham is partnering with Alagasco's "Plant a Tree in 3 Clicks" program and the Alabama Urban Forestry Association to free trees planted in the community. They... Full story »

   Without a doubt, the question I get asked most frequently when it’s time to fry a turkey is not about the bird itself, but about what to do with the oil after you’re done cooking.  It’s a natural question and one I’m happy to answer.  Many of you are curious about how many times you can use the... Full story »

Once she owned 157 vintage hats, but decided it was time to “pass them on,” had a big sale and sold them all. She collected vintage clothing, too, but sold all those outfits.These days earrings and jewelry from the 1940s and 1950s catch her eye.             “I collect just what I can hold in my hand,” she... Full story »

UAH Cycling offers its team sports clothing to fans of cycling and of the Huntsville college. Full story »

Called the FLOAT House, the unique home aims to answer the challenge posed by the New Orleans' flood risk, starkly illustrated by the rising waters of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Full story »

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The Elberta Farmers Market will reopen for the fall season at 8 a.m. Saturday featuring fresh produce including greens, peppers, eggplant, sweet potatoes, peas and okra. Fresh yard eggs will also be available. In coming weeks, the Elberta Farmers Market will also offer satsumas, pecans, cabbage, broccoli and other foods. Vouchers from the Senior Nutrition Program are good through Nov.... Full story »

My husband and I have been gearing up for the first annual green festival in Madison County rightly titled "Green U". As some of you know from my bio or just talking with me, we own a local franchise here in town called Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and we pride ourselves on the fact that we are an all-green... Full story »

There are moments in your life when you realize that there are people and/or things that cause negative energy. Sadly, this "negative energy" can be quite unhealthy if you let it affect you. I am a very emotionally charged person and so unfortunately, this can cause me some troubles. Many people may not realize that this form of energy... Full story »

The rave these days, for those looking to still snack on your regular munchies with out all the fat, are the little-bitty 100 calorie snack packs. The irony of it, is that you're lucky to get six chips out that pack, plus, although lower in fat (as is most food items that are smaller than a handful), it is... Full story »

Fall has started off with a bang at the Finch house. During those not-long-enough, lethargic, lazy months of summer, I had forgotten completely how the early fall days are action stuffed from dawn to dusk.  Full story »

The city of Fairhope will host Fall Outdoor Farm Markets, beginning Oct. 8 and continuing through Nov. 12. The markets will be held from 3 p.m. to dark on Thursdays on the green space behind the Fairhope Public Library behind Bancroft and School streets in downtown Fairhope. Items offered will include fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, fresh cut flowers, baked goods,... Full story »

Nominations of individuals or organizations for Baldwin County's 12th annual Environmental Responsibility Awards are due Aug. 31, according to officials with the county's Environmental Advisory Board. Nominees for the environmental awards should have demonstrated exemplary concern for and consideration of the environment in Baldwin County, using their activities or programs to protect and enhance it, said board officials. Full story »