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Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us! Not only is it time to adjust to the new (but familiar) music coming over the radio, but it is also time to start making plans for our holiday gatherings. This includes how we feed our guests or what …

I am a firm believer that cats are happiest when they’re indoor cats. They don’t have to be on their guard all the time. They don’t get in the way of traffic that could potentially harm them. Cats also don’t run into other …

Chocolate! Almost everyone adores it the world over, and it’s easy to see why. Chocolate has the ability to put a smile on people’s faces. It has the power to delight and to tempt and to tantalize. But the story of chocolate is not a …

First, let’s start by getting real. No kid wants to think about Halloween as a time to be healthy. So let’s just keep this healthier Halloween business between us, shall we? For some parents, Halloween has gotten a little out of hand …

While some may look at the month of October and immediately have images of pumpkin spice, colorful leaves, and haunted houses dance through their heads, there is an often overlooked day that takes place this month and is even more essential to …

If you’re a homeowner, you’re well aware that every season brings with it a list of onerous chores. Winter means endless shoveling and salting icy walkways. Summer brings with it the endless, sweaty, Sisyphean process of watering the lawn …

It is OFFICIALLY autumn, and we’re kicking things off in style over here on the TomatoInk Blog because autumn is the time to pumpkin all the things! As you all know, I have an inconsolable sweet tooth, but I’m getting a little tired of …

Fair trade — a term that is touted around a lot — is the practice of paying producers in developing countries a fair price for their goods. In the past, goods bought in developing countries (such as cocoa, tea, coffee, and spices, to name a few) were …

A home can be so much more than the four walls inside which we live. Our home is also our neighborhood. Our neighborhood can be our community, and neighbors can become trusted friends. Neighbors help each other. They can keep an eye on each …