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Spring Seeds

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SEEDS…EVERYTHING STARTS FROM A SEED. Sometimes it is a literal seed,

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sometimes figurative. The first seeds I plant in my vegetable garden each year

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include lettuce, spinach, beets, kale, even radishes. No one in my family particularly

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likes radishes, but they are so satisfying to grow. The first to spout, I plant them all around the border of my garden as a bellwether of what is to come. Early-season gardening is my favorite. It is still cool, I don’t worry about the heat scorching the plants or me. There are very few pests to contend with and underwatering isn’t yet a concern. Early season sprouts are so hardy, standing up to our Colorado April snowstorms.

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Eager for the arrival of warmer weather, I start a plan in February. I research varietals, what to plant next to what, and which companion plants to put in each spot once the early vegetables have gone to seed. I like to try one new vegetable every year. I’m a haphazard gardener, rarely do my neat, well-laid plans come to fruition. Sometimes the bunnies get to the peas before I protect them. Some years the lettuce grows too prolifically, and green onions grow too small. I often underestimate how much space and sun a full-grown plant needs. Despite that, I embark on my

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Potager, or French kitchen gardens, have grown in popularity over the past sev-

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eral years, and last year’s Stay-at-Home order skyrocketed the number of edible

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gardens. In this year’s Eco issue, we bring you the story of locals who are turning

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 12 Riding Into Spring E-Bike Rider Quiz

16 Planting for Mother Nature Tips to Turn Your Yard into Garden Gold

24 Home Story Local Designer Tells Her Client’s Story In This Lone Tree Remodel

30 Springtime Eats Make Easter Season Vibrant,

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Colorful and Healthful With These Meatless Dishes

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Good Times

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Healthy Lifestyle

Renovate & Refine

24 Open House 30 Culinary Creations 32 DIY

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GOOD TIMES

All-Stars Night to Shine The All-Stars Club, in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation and local sponsor Doctor Fix It, pulled out the red carpet outdoors for their annual Night to Shine. Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and Mrs. Colorado Pageant participants came to the West Bowles Community Church to honor the Kings and Queens of the All-Stars club. Find out more at allstarsclub.org.

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AROUND TOWN "It’s been a year of back and forth for our kids, shuffling between in-person and remote learning and missing friends and activities that help them thrive,” said Kristen Kallio, Special Events Supervisor at DCL. “We’re excited about our Camp DCL options this summer, and we want every camper to have a great experience.” DCL summer camps are available at six locations—Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker, and Roxborough. Registration for the weeklong camps is open at DCL.org/camp-dcl. There are also a few spots remaining for DCL’s spring break camps in Lone Tree and Parker, March 15-19.

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Ranch AJ Kikumoto announces the publication of Zoey's Great Adventures, Zoey Learns to Talk and Zoey Learns Online. Authored based on her personal experiences mothering four children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), these books aim to fill inclusion gaps in children’s literature and inspire readers to live in love, trust and a positive mindset. The books made it to Amazon's best sellers list the first days after release. You can find them on Amazon or at www.AJKikumoto.com

HIGHLANDS RANCH FARMERS MARKET RETURNS A Highlands Ranch summer mainstay returns in April on Sundays at Highlands Ranch Town Center. The Farmers' Market season starts with a plethora of sauces, pastas, flowers, breads, and

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more. As produce comes in-season, this outdoor

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market explodes with all the colors, smells, and

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The event takes place at DCL in Highlands

visit with your neighbors safely at this outdoor market.

Ranch and Lone Tree, as well as the library’s five

DCL SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS Douglas County Libraries is excited to offer an array of in-person summer camps for kids ages 4-11 at Camp DCL, June 7-August 6. Kids can connect with peers, have fun, and expand their skills and knowledge through interactive, hands-on activities, with precautions in place for health and safety.

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other locations. DCL adheres to all state and local health department guidelines for operations and events. Register at DCL.org for your Saturday Pick-Me-Up. Saturdays in April, 10AM-2PM

BACKCOUNTRY NATURE PROGRAMMING Outdoor Programming really ramps up in April at HRCA's Backcountry Wilderness Area.

For a family friendly hike, try the Campfire Hikes. Depending on weather, a short hike is followed by snowman building and campfire smore's, or maybe playing with chickens and meeting the horses if dry. Full Moon Hikes let the moonlight lead the way. Put your senses on full alert as you take in the sights and sounds of the night. Another option for adults is Happy Hikers; a happy-hour hike followed

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RIDING IN TO SPR ING WHAT KIND OF E-BIKE RIDER ARE YOU? TAKE THIS QUIZ TO FIND OUT ARTICLE SONJA NIX | PHOTOGRAPHY ELLE BLOM

THINK E-BIKES ARE JUST FOR THE UNFIT OR AARP CROWD? Voltaire Cycles of Highlands Ranch wants you to think again. Take our Cycling quiz to learn what type of electric bike suits you best, and get riding into spring.

cycling quiz HOW OFTEN DO YOU CYCLE?

HOW MANY BIKES DO YOU CURRENTLY OWN?

1) only in the warm weather or on the weekends

1) 0

2) one to two times a week

2) 1

3) every day, even in the snow

3) N+1 (N=more than two, plus one more)

WHAT DO YOU WEAR WHEN YOU BIKE?

WHEN NOT CYCLING, WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED LEISURE

1) a summery, flowing dress or comfortable khakis and boat shoes

ACTIVITY?

2) a head to toe biking kit, with a change of clothes

1) hosting a garden party

3) whatever is clean, hopefully something with padding for the seat

2) NY Times crossword puzzle 3) cycling is my preferred leisure activity

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TRAIL? 1) pavement or very well groomed

DURING LEISURE TIME, WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED DRINK?

2) the quickest way from point A to B

1) white wine or spritzer

3) the rougher, the better

2) anything with bourbon 3) local craft brews

WHY DO YOU CYCLE? 1) leisure or errands

WHEN PURCHASING A BIKE, WHICH IS MOST IMPORTANT

2) get to work

TO YOU?

3) adreneline rush

1) comfort and style 2) durability and efficiency 3) the tech

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8-12 POINTS - You’re a weekend cruiser! Riding a bike is for leisure and pleasure. Running an errand or two sounds like a good idea, but maybe you don’t want to break a sweat. The Blue Jay lets you get some pedaling in, and you decide how much of a workout you make it. Designed like a beach cruiser, this e-bike makes your riding comfort a priority with a lightweight aluminum frame, comfort saddle and ergonomic grips.

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13-18 POINTS – You’re a Commuter! Your bike likely has more miles than your car. Or perhaps you’d like your bike to have more miles, but haven’t yet made the leap. The ride into work is a breeze, but a little boost after a long day at the office is appreciated. The Yamaha Cross Connect is the bike for you. This bike’s low center of gravity allows for exceptional handling, and four levels of smooth assist delivers a natural and

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19-24 POINTS – You’re an Adventure Rider! You have friends who don’t recognize you without a helmet and shades. You ride a bike for the adreneline rush and the flex. Heavy on tech, the Yamaha Moro offers suspension optimized to spread grip between the front and the rear of the bike for greater traction and a buttery smooth feel. The Moro offers other features for mountain biking, from a seat height adjustment on the handlebars to a battery cover to protect from mud.

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0-24 – A bike for anyone! Don’t neatly fit into the categories above (Who really does?) Check out this folding, all-terrain option. These are super popular as they fold up for storage and cargo. Great for RV travel and commuting on public transport. Guys and couples love these e-bikes. The Bagibike B10 is fully adjustable for comfort, with plenty of power that easily rides on or off road. Contact Voltaire Cycles of Highlands Ranch at 303-557-2048 or voltairecyclesco.com

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p l a n t i n g fo r mother nature

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ARTICLE TOM ABOOD & TONI NADING | PHOTOGRAPHY AMY STEPHENS

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LOCALS SHARE TIPS ON HOW TO TURN YOUR YARD INTO GARDEN GOLD ALL AT ONCE OR STEP BY STEP

TOM ABOOD: Welcome to nature’s paradise. Our homes offer a great opportunity to lower our carbon footprint and impact on Mother Earth. Over the years we’ve energy-enhanced our home many ways; replaced all the single-pane windows with double-pane; added more insulation, installed a high efficiency furnace/ In 2014, we eliminated our grass. Our master

We created a large berm and planted some

landscaping design blended principles of perma-

perennial edibles and a variety of drought tol-

culture, drought-tolerant, hardscape and edible

erant and pollinator perennial plants including

landscaping with the following goals:

Autumn Aster, Russian Sage and Sedum. The

1) mimic nature’s diversity

berm is one of several hugelkulture berms we

2) attract and support more birds and pollinators

created from the compostable materials in our

3) conserve water

yard. Hugelkulture is a raised garden bed con-

4) reduce greenhouse emissions and capture car-

structed of compostable plant materials and

bon from the air

wood biomass. We cut the grass below the roots,

5) grow organic food with perennials and annuals

flipped it upside down, added branches and logs

6) better integrate our property into our surroundings.

from the yard on top, covered it with cardboard, soaked the cardboard with water, covered it with planting soil, added drip irrigation, planted all our plants and then brought in mulch to cover the soil. The hugelkulture berms retain moisture and reduce the amount of water needed. Our side yard has flagstone walkway leading to our living grapevine fence and raised bed vegetable garden. Along the walkway, we planted more drought tolerant, pollinator and edible perennials. The flagstone walkway wraps around the to the back yard, where a huge strawberry bed creeps down toward the canal behind our house. You will also find Raspberries, Black Currants, Mint and many other plants. I am delighted to report that our new yard meets all of our goals and exceeds our expectations. Our yard explodes with a diversity of colors throughout the spring, summer and fall. A myriad

Hugelkulture berm

of birds and butterflies grace our yard. A beekeeper friend uses our yard for his honey bees. CONTINUED >

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Flagstone path

Strawberries

t r e e /p l a n t t i p s

E D I B L E P L A N T S/ T R E E S : Lovage, Black and Red Currants, Rhubarb; Gooseberries, Grape Vines, Strawberries, Raspberries,

Autumn Aster, Russian Sage, Blue Mist Spirea,

Nanking Cherry Bushes, Sweet Cherry, Sour Cherry,

Autumn Joy Sedum, Purple Salvia, Red Valerian

Peach, Plum and Apple Trees

P O L L I N AT O R P L A N T S : Veronica, Butterfly Bushes, Milkweed, Coneflowers,

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Our water usage is down 30 to 40 percent. We use drip irrigation and divert water from the downspouts to irrigate plants and trees. This past summer, our water usage was 28,000 gallons per month below our Water Efficiency Target. We have also reduced our greenhouse emissions by retiring our lawn mower. Did you know that using a gasoline lawn mower for one hour is equal to the greenhouse gas emissions from driving 300 miles? Additionally, our trees and plants are helping to reduce the carbon in the air by capturing it in the soil. Given the varieties of our perennial fruits and annual vegetables, we are picking organic, nutritious and very tasty fruits and vegetables from the beginning of June through October. What we don’t eat immediately or give away, we freeze or preserve to eat during the winter months. As a result of our new landscaping, our yard is now

in part to stop weeds from creeping in from the

much more integrated into the entire ecosystem of

open space. The drought-resistant perennials in

which we live. It has truly become a sanctuary not only

our gardens and border are low-maintenance,

for the birds, pollinators and wildlife, but also for us!

provide color and interest, as well as attract many pollinators and provide berries for birds. We enjoy

TONI NADING: As someone just embarking on transforming

sitting on our deck admiring the plants and flowers in bloom and watching the wildlife they attract.

a portion of our lawn, I plan to learn from Tom’s

For our current project, we identified the grassy

experiences and adapt them to our situation. Our

slope along the west side of our home that is not

family has lived in our Highlands Ranch home for

functional, and difficult to maintain, requiring extra

over 30 years, and it’s time to reduce the lawn area.

water in drought years. Our plan is to replace the

We’ve always been conscientious about water

grass with a combination of xeric and edible plants.

usage, but last summer’s drought made the need to

Living on an open space in Highlands Ranch, we

reduce the amount of water required to keep a lawn

need to select plants that are deer resistant, for

in Colorado green all the more obvious. When our

which I will consult Tom’s list for edible choices. Like

boys were young, they spent many hours playing

Tom, we hope to integrate well with the open space

in the backyard. Now, it’s our grandkids when they

and be inviting to even more birds, bees and butter-

visit. Unfortunately, the amount of water required to

flies. And, if we’re lucky, they will leave some for us!

maintain the lawn is out of proportion to the amount

Another part of our plan is to plant a tree in our

of time we spend enjoying it.

front yard, which will add interest and reduce our

Our primary goal in our upcoming project is to

carbon footprint. We have hired our longtime, local

save water and increase the plant vegetation. We’ve

landscaper to help us with our project. Landscape

always had a vegetable/herb garden, and trans-

Connection composts the sod they remove and are

formed our kids’ sandbox into a xeriscape garden.

excellent at helping with plant selection.

More recently, we reduced grass along the back

With Colorado’s semi-arid climate becoming even

side of our backyard, by adding a perennial border,

drier, maintaining a healthy lawn requires excessive water. Our plan eliminates 2 water zones, a one-quarter reduction of our watering, and the bonus is that we’ll be able to enjoy the beauty the plants bring. We believe strongly that we can reduce our carbon footprint, and at the same time increase our enjoyment of our natural, outdoor space. CONTINUED >

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CAROLYN PACE The old saying goes: Someone’s trash is another person’s treasure. They were probably talking about compost! As old as farming itself, compost is a great tool to improve soil fertility, but it is not well understood. Compost is not fertilizer or soil. It’s more like a sponge. Molecularly, compost attracts and holds fertilizers like phosphorus and potassium, holds water molecules, and keeps water from trickling down through the soil. Adding compost each year reduces the amount of fertilizer and water your plants need. How is this miraculous money-saving soil amendment made? Compost comes from our waste: food waste, yard waste, and more. In backyards and commercial facilities alike, composters mix wet nitrogen-rich materials with dry carbon-rich materials. For example, kitchen scraps and dry straw. Mixed with the right ratio, the microbiome gets active. Bacteria starts breaking down the waste and turning it into compost. This generates heat, and they need oxygen and moisture to stay alive. Add time, and all the waste turns into beautiful, rich compost. Have you tried composting at home? Some have luck, but many give up due to delicate balance composting requires. Sometimes it attracts critters we don’t want. This isn’t a reason to abandon composting. We need to stop sending our compostable waste to the landfill, where it turns into methane gas. Alternatively, we can compost all of biodegradable waste with commercial services, like Lone Tree Compost, Colorado Compost, or Wompost: woman-owned composting. Wompost also brings finished compost back to their customers, and delivers compost in bulk around the metro area. They will be coming soon to Highlands Ranch with 64 gallon carts, if there is enough interest. It is easy to dramatically reduce your trash, save water, and turn your trash to treasure through composting. Support local businesses and sign up for a service at lonetreecomposting.com, www.compost-colorado. com or wompostcoop.com

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The Kingdom Exquisite Double shaker cabinets in finishes Snowdrift and Brushed Indigo and the herringbone backsplash are artful on their own, but isn’t the only star of the show in this kitchen. The deep grey vein quartz counters helped us achieve luxury and drama without the expense of marble. Cabinets and Countertops supplied by Kingdom Countertops & Cabinetry

LOCAL DESIGNER TELLS HER CLIENT’S STORY IN THIS LONE TREE REMODEL

ARTICLE ANGELA TYLER | PHOTOGRAPHY ELLE BLOM

“YOUR HOME SHOULD TELL THE STORY OF WHO YOU ARE, AND BE A COLLECTION OF WHAT YOU LOVE.” — Nate Berkus Whenever I embark on a new design project, I start with a conversation, reviewing my client’s wants and needs, their style and favored colors to make it uniquely their home. For this Lone Tree remodel, the homeowners wanted a kitchen, living space, and entry to be functional and a welcoming haven for family and visitors. One of the first requirements the homeowners expressed was greater functionality and maneuverability in the kitchen, while keeping the same footprint. The original island was too wide for comfortable movement around the kitchen and lacking adequate storage. We added a rectangular island, narrower than the original to allow wider clearance for opening cabinet doors, but with lower cabinets for storage. High-tech appliances were another homeowner desire, so the kitchen is outfitted with a Wolf range and Sub Zero refrigerator.

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The homeowners wanted a more modern aesthetic but nothing too cold or contemporary. We avoided the exclusively neutral palette common in modern interiors, and gave the space warmth with colors, textures, tones, and lighting. We were able to design a modern home with a classic feel. I kept trends at bay and opted for a design that would stand the test of time. The goal was a main floor designed for maximum comfort and productivity, but also an ambient interior to provide peaceful respite after a long day of work.

A redesigned fireplace and custom built-in adds warmth to this common area.

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The fireplace had a major makeover making it an equal focal point with the custom built-in. After it was built, we gave it a matte, light grey stacked-stone for dimension and texture. The texture adds warmth, in line with the overall design theme.

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This custom built-in is the showstopper in this living room. Wall-to-wall thick floating shelves and perfectly matched stained cabinets below made for everyone’s favorite new feature in this space.

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Springtime Eats MAKE EASTER SEASON VIBRANT, COLORFUL AND HEALTHFUL WITH THESE MEATLESS DISHES

Springtime Pasta Primavera PASTA INGREDIENTS: + 2 or 3 Leeks prepped, as seen below + 1 Tablespoon olive oil + 1 Tablespoon vegan butter + One bunch fresh asparagus + 8 oz. linguine + 1/2 cup shelled edamame - frozen + 1 cup petite green peas - frozen + Several handfuls of fresh Parsley, Mint, Chives, or Marjoram, or a combination CRÈME FRAICHE + 11 oz. tube of Soon tofu (sourced at H-mart) or soft or silken tofu + 6 Tablespoons nutritional yeast + 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice + 1/2 cup plant-based milk FINAL PLATING OPTIONS: + Vegan Parmesan Cheese - 3 ingredients prepped in advance. Pulse all 3 ingredients in a food processor on low until finely mixed. Store in a glass jar and refrigerate up to six months. + 1 cup walnuts + 1/2 cup nutritional yeast + 1 teaspoon sea salt + Lime (spritz) as garnish PREPARATION: 1. In a food processor blend tofu, 6 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup lime juice, and 1/2 cup plant based milk until creamy. Add a bit of water if it appears too thick. Crème can be made in advance and refrigerated up to one week. 2. Slice the white and light green portions of leeks into circles and place in a medium bowl of water. Discard dark green tops. Swish leeks with your hand to clean and allow sand to settle for 5 minutes. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tablespoon oil and butter. Lift the leeks from the water bowl with your hands so the sand remains at the bottom of the water bowl. Place cleaned leeks in the skillet with the melted oil and butter. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes, then lower heat and set aside. 4. Heat a large stock pot of water and follow pasta

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cooking instructions. 5. Snap off tough asparagus ends and cut into 2 inch pieces. 6. Clean and chop fresh herbs. 7. Steam asparagus, peas and edamame for 2 minutes or until crisp and tender. 8. Toss pasta, vegetables, and crème fraiche in your skillet or a large bowl. Mix in fresh herbs. Squeeze lime juice over pasta. Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese.

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Early Spring Devilish Potatoes INGREDIENTS: + 18 early potatoes the size of eggs, Yukon gold or white + 3/4 cup vegan mayonnaise, we used “Follow Your Heart Vegenaise” + 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard + 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar + 1 teaspoon kala namak (sea salt from India) or sea salt + 1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric + Paprika, or smoked paprika, and or dill fronds for garnish PREPARATION: 1. Boil water in a large stock pot and cook potatoes until soft and tender 25 to 30 minutes. A skewer should slide through flesh without resistance. 2. Drain and drop potatoes back into a dry pot on high heat for 30 seconds or until potatoes squeak. A quick technique that will pull water out of spuds. As you slice potatoes in half become aware of the round and flat side to reduce rolling. 3. Use a small melon baller or tiny spoon to scoop out a little flesh from each potato and place potato halves on a serving plate. The scooped-out potatoes will be mashed and incorporated into your vegan egg yolk mixture. 4. In a medium mixing bowl add scooped potato, mayo, mustard, vinegar, kala namak or sea salt and turmeric. Mix well until creamy. 5. This yellow cream filling can be spooned into your potatoes or placed into a pastry bag with a large serrated or star tip. You can also snip the end of a freezer bag and pipe filling on. 6. Sprinkle your platter with paprika, fresh dill fronds, or minced chives befoe plating. + Indian kala namak sea salt has a sulphur essence that mimics the egg-y flavor. Our salt was sourced at the Bombay Bazaar market on Parker Road, Aurora. Also, available on Amazon. Debbie Devore is the founder of Almost Vegan Cooking School. Her internet cooking course "Almost Vegan" has introduced thousands of students to her home style of cooking plant-based meals. The school is a non-profit charity located in Centennial. The school is dedicated to healing ourselves, each other and the world, one recipe at a time. AlmostVeganCookingSchool.com CityLifestyle.com/HighlandsRanch

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Benefits of a

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HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO TURN YOUR HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL-FREE? It's not as hard as you might think! We hear a lot about the dangers of chemical ingredients, but it's easy to ignore all of the warnings and keep using our favorite products. When you don't know of a better alternative, it's just what you do! However, all of those ingredients add up and can make a big difference in your health, as well as the health of your family and pets. The products that are most important to swap out depend on your lifestyle and what you use the most. If your little ones are eating food right off of the counter, you might consider the ingredients from the cleaner you just used to wipe it down and start by switching to a natural method.

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If you have sensitive skin, you might start by taking inventory of your beauty and personal care products to see what you can replace. To get you started, here is a DIY product that you can make yourself for your chemical-free home.

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DIY Laundry Scent Enhancer If you have ever added those popular scent beads to your load of laundry before, you know how lovely it is to pull your amazingly scented clothes out of the dryer. The funny thing about a product like that is it truly has no purpose other than adding a good smell, but it does add lots of chemicals to your daily life! There's a safer and more beneficial way to make your clothes smell heavenly. Try this DIY scent enhancer with your next load of laundry and put it to the test.

Ingredients 3 parts Epsom Salt + 1 part Baking Soda + Essential Oils

Directions Mix your ingredients together in a jar or canister and scoop about ¼ cup directly into the washer basin before adding the clothes—just like you would with scented beads. Continue with your laundry like normal.

Learn More

For more information on starting a chemical-free household, you can browse online resources such as ChemFreeCom.com or find a social media group to join with likeminded people who have some experience from their own trial and error. If you get overwhelmed, remember that you don't have to get rid of all chemicals in one day. Every swap you make is something to celebrate!

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