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"Learn to upcycle and repurpose, anything I can."
Tempe, AZ, USA
female
married, 4 children
Speaks: English Joined Jun 17, 2003
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Joined |
Jun 17, 2003 |
Activist Aspirations |
Enthusiastic |
Here for |
Support a Cause |
Group Host of |
none yet |
Groups |
Being a Wombat, Complete Guide to Backyard Gardening, Complete Natural Living, Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund - Electing Pro-Wildlife Leaders, Environmental Defense Fund, Equal Rights for Women, Get Out The Progressive Vote!, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Living Network, Permaculture: Nature's Way, The Garden Circle, Union of Concerned Scientists, Vegetarian, Yoga Journeys
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Hometown |
Des Plaines, IL |
Homepage |
http://jennieswap.blogspot.com
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Birthday |
April 23 |
Languages |
English
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About Me |
Free spirited sensible, intelligent nature lover with a hubby and three beautiful girls. I love to cook and bake, hoping to one day be able to open a cafe of my own. Soapmaker, entrepenuer, learning better ways to recycle & re-use in everyday living. |
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Lifestyle
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Pets |
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Activist Aspirations |
Enthusiastic |
Political Leaning |
Depends |
Religions |
spiritualist,
pagan,
buddhist
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Eating Habits |
Almost Vegetarian,
juice,
veggies,
chocolate,
Baking from scratch,
breads,
Fruit,
Salads,
BBQing at home,
Asian cuisine,
Southern Style Cooking,
Homemade and Healthy,
Coffee Lover!,
Veggie Lover!
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Wild Fact About Me |
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My Philosophy |
Think for yourself, live by the golden rule, never stop learning, and love the earth. |
What Gives Me Hope |
Children and the spirit of humanity |
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by |
I would reverse food subsidies or provide national healthcare. |
What/who changed my life and why |
HH the Dalai Lama. Once you have seen him speak, or read his books, your life and your mind is forever changed in the most wonderful way. |
What Bugs Me |
vaccinations,
US School system,
materialism,
BPA,
Monsanto,
HFCS,
ignorance,
Excessive Consumerism
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Passions |
Energy Healing And Love,
Art/Painting/Drawing,
sharing intelligent conversations,
growing my own food,
farmers markets,
baking yummy desserts,
creating things,
making a difference,
nature
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Inspirations |
flowers,
Thich Nhat Hanh,
Dalai Lama,
good people,
art and music,
the beauty of nature
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What Scares Me |
War - Cruelty - Greed - Indifference,
Religious Extremism,
Disrespect for others,
Violent people,
moral direction of our society
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Favorites
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Role Models |
Helen Keller,
Pema Chodron,
Dalai Lama,
michael franti,
Deepak Chopra,
Gordon Ramsay,
Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens
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Quotation |
The Earth Laughs in Flowers, Ralph Waldo Emerson |
Interests |
blogging,
Crafting/Creativity,
self-sufficient living,
Spirituality/Philosophy,
Holistic Health,
Mind/Body/Spirit,
Gardening/Farming,
environment
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Books |
Food Rules,
The Art Of Happiness - Dalai Lama,
The Nature of Personal Reality,
You Are What You Eat
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Music |
folk,
country,
alternative,
celtic
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Movies |
The Craft,
Practical Magic,
Annie,
Pay it Forward,
The Postman,
Dances with Wolves,
The Peaceful Warrior,
Shawshank Redemption,
The Green Mile,
Fried Green Tomatoes,
Forrest Gump
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TV Shows |
Falling Skies,
Terra Nova,
The Walking Dead,
Master Chef,
Hell's Kitchen/Kitchen Nightmares,
Son's Of Anarchy
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Favorite Foods |
veggies,
salad,
Avocados!!!,
fruits and veggies from my garden,
from home and from scratch,
pizza
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Favorite Places |
Home with my family,
Gardens of any kind,
farmland,
open land with no buildings in sight,
the ocean,
mountains,
lakes,
forests
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Can't Live Without |
gratitude,
good food,
hope,
music,
laughter,
my husband,
sunshine,
my children,
peace
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