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Fall

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Drying and Pressing Leaves: Tips & Tricks for Preserving Their Color

Colorful leaves are ideal for decorating and for arts and crafts. We will show you how to preserve the color of the leaves during drying and pressing. Read more


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Pumpkin Chai Latte Recipe: Easy & Sustainable

Pumpkin chai lattes are sweet, creamy and lightly spiced — the perfect warm, comforting fall drink for when the days start to get colder. This recipe is sustainable and easy to make. Read more


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The Ultimate Sustainable Back to School Guide 2022

Cut your carbon footprint, expenses, and stress in half with these back-to-school 2022 tips focused on environmentally friendly school preparation. Read more


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How to Dry Gourds in 3 Steps and Which Gourds to Use

Gourds come in all shapes and sizes and have been grown, eaten, and dried for various uses over hundreds of years – learn how to dry gourds here! Read more


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How to Knit a Headband: A Beginners’ Guide

Knitted headbands keep your ears as warm as ever. Say goodbye to hat-head with Utopia's easy DIY beginner's guide on how to knit a headband. Buy less, make more. Read more


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10 Beautiful Autumn Flowers That Bloom in Fall

Most people associate fall colors with the changing of the leaves, but some of the most stunning shades actually come from autumn flowers. We'll take a look at some of the most beautiful native fall-blooming flowers. Read more


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Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Conquer Seasonal Depression

The dark and dreary days of fall and winter can zap your energy and leave you feeling down - here are 5 tips on how to beat the winter blues. Read more