Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal is a scientist, writer, mover, and maker who lives on an urban micro-homestead in southern California. As a busy mom, Sayward spends her days keeping haüs and raising her pint-sized plant-eater, cooking up kitchen witchery and digging in her garden, and somehow finding time to write amidst the madness. Sayward blogs at www.bonzaiaphrodite.com and recently released Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide, through Herbivore CC.
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7 Creative Ways To Reuse Golf Balls

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 19, 2013

So, I’m dating a golfer. You don’t know me, but trust me when I say that this is unexpected. Golf is such a preppy game ... and preppy I am not. But hey, opposites attract...

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Eeeewwww! Sewage Overflow in Basement!

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jul 29, 2013

This is such a disgusting topic to write about. And to research, eww. Of course, if you’re reading this, it may be because you’re experiencing sewage system overflow in...

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Concrete Floor Paint

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jul 29, 2013

Whether you’re trying to turn a residential garage into a cozy domestic space, or renovating an industrial loft into something a little more livable, concrete floors can pose...

Photo of Freesia by M.Martin Vincente/Flickr Creative Commons.

6 Flowers That Smell Like Candy

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jul 22, 2013

I’m a vegetable gardener. Or at least, I always have been until very recently. I love growing my own food and I’ve dedicated a lot of time and energy to learning the craft...

Your attic could become a guest suite like this one. Photo: The Esplanade Hotel NZ/Wikimedia Commons.

Five Clever Uses For An Attic

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jul 22, 2013

In this still-struggling economy, you may find yourself wanting to expand your living space, but without the means to do so. Many families are growing while finding new and innovative...

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Push Reel Mowers Versus Rotary Mowers

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 26, 2013

Full disclosure: I own a Push Reel mower. I am a down and dirty earth-loving, station wagon-driving -- no wait, I mean bike-riding urban homesteading vegan. It’s true. So I’m...

Be careful with firecrackers this July 4th. (Photo: KentWeakley/istockphoto.com)

How To Light Fireworks At Home – Without Getting Dead

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 26, 2013

Okay so it’s a funny title, and hopefully it “hooked” you, but it’s really no laughing matter. Fireworks are fun and iconic and beautiful and thrilling and it’s...

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10 Ways You Know You’re A Thrifting Diva

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 19, 2013

Are you the envied friend who’s always bringing home fabulous finds from your secondhand adventures? And every nook and every cranny in your house is filled with enchanting treasures,...

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What To Do If Your Garden Is Getting Brown From Heat

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 19, 2013

It seems like summer is finally here. Finally! I don’t know about you, but I am ready, and this year, it feels like the weather isn't waiting. Much of the country is already experiencing...

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12 Clever Household Uses For Dental Floss

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Jun 18, 2013

Dental floss is something you should always have around – and hopefully you’re using it every day to clean between your teeth. But beside the dental duty, floss is also...