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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Welcome to this week’s Yakezie Carnival. This week I as your host have chosen the theme of “Growth” and here is why. The original Yakezie Carnival was first hosted on February 28, 2010 and was called the Yakezie Challenge Carnival. This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network.

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

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World Vegetarian Day – October 1 – Make a difference by informing others about the benefits of vegetarianism. World Habitat Day – First Monday in October – Special activities highlight the need for safe, decent and affordable shelter.

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How to Learn About Gardening in a New Locale

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By mid-October, everything has been harvested, and it’s another seven cold months before the process can start again. A fall garden can be planted in early October, and that garden can produce most of the winter as long as it’s protected from frost and the occasional freeze. Everything is grown in a different season.

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

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Choosing a date between October and April also helps to avoid higher peak season rates in many areas. Our wedding was in October on a Sunday and this worked out very well. Many venues will charge you their top rate for a Saturday rental. Instead consider a Friday or a Sunday.

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Protecting the Planet During the Holidays

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It’s nearing the end of October and we all know what that means – the holidays are right around the corner. And if your mail delivery is anything like mine, you have already started receiving ads, coupons, circulars, and even packages of return address labels decorated with pine trees , snowflakes, and holiday lights.

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Want Increased Productivity? Try Waking Up Early

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I’ve only been waking up early for two weeks in September, but I plan to do so for all of October. It’s truly gorgeous and grounds me for the rest of the day. A Habit I’ll Keep. I don’t think I’ll eliminate my weekend work entirely, but I may free up one day on the weekend when I don’t have to work.

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How to Live Off the Land Even If You Don’t Own Land

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We picked the last tree in early October, and we’re just now finishing off those apples. The first tree yielded about 90 pounds of apples, but the second tree later in the season gave us a whopping 200 pounds of apples! We turned many into applesauce, but we also saved them to eat fresh.