How to Truly Help the Planet by Re-Thinking How We ‘Do’ Clothing

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By Marianne Graff July 15,2025 Photo Credit: Thirdman by Pexels DONATING TO GOODWILL IS NOT ACTUALLY GOOD FOR THE PLANET (THERE ARE BETTER ALTERNATIVES) If you are like me, you feel a satisfied warm fuzzy when you put clothing you no longer need itno a donation bin or send it to a recycling centre. But … Read more

How to Thrive and Not Just Survive as a Single Mom- Mommunes

by Marianne Graff, Published Tuesday April 9,2025 This catchy word describes an old concept of single Moms banding together to buy or rent a house to share for financial and emotional support reasons What is a Mommune? Mommunes are not a new idea, but they have been given this new name recently, a combination of … Read more

Tandas – a Clever Way to Save Money Used by Many Mexicans

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By Marianne Graff Published March 25, 2025 When I first heard about tandas, I thought it was a waste of time when you can just save up money on your own and wind up with the same amount. But after participating in one, and setting one up, I see the advantages of this ‘community bank’ … Read more