#indoor kid

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Summer Sunny esthetic; indoor kid edition

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Nature is seriously overrated. #mypawsarecold

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Indoor Kid preview. Arnie is the biggest loser of them all. But all that changes when Arnie discovers a magical medal that gives him superhuman sports powers. #comics #graphicnovel #kidlit

Preview: Indoor Kid

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Out this week: Indoor Kid (Oni Press, $14.99): 

Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson deliver a sports story about staying true to yourself. In Muscletown, if you’re not a jock, you’re nobody—you’re an “Indoor Kid.” Air-ball Arnie couldn’t be worse at sports, and he lives in a city full of the best athletes, especially the Brohemians, the town’s star athletes/biggest bullies.

But everything changes when Arnie discovers a magical medal that gives him superhuman sports powers. Now he can slam dunk better than anyone, and he’s determined to put the Brohemians in their place.

See what else is coming to your local comic shop this week.

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Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson’s Indoor Kid Takes On His Bullies this Fall

Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson’s Indoor Kid Takes On His Bullies this Fall #comics #graphicnovel

Mat Heagerty and Lisa DuBois-Thompson’s Indoor Kid Takes On His Bullies this Fall

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It’s the snowpocalypse here so I think I’m going to borrow the spaniel and establish a nest on the couch with my knitting and some books.

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8 Vegetables to Start a Winter Garden Indoors Sometimes the winter can stop us from eating fresh veggies, but there are some hearty plants that can survive in the semi-harsh climates of your kitchen window even in February. Here is a list of great plants to grow inside in the winter.

Carrots Packed with vitamin A, full of beta-carotine, and a great anti-inflamitory, carrots are a wonderful vegetable that is super fun to grow. There are more types of carrots than you probably realize, making them great for a garden with limited space. There are even some carrots that only grow a couple inches deep so you are able to plant them under very limited circumstances. Plus, since you eat the root once you eat the carrot, you can swap them out for something new without too much investment in sill-space.

Salad Greens Romaine, Spinach, Arugula, all great for the winter window garden and for your health. Dark leafy veggies are a powerhouse of good nutrients and fuel. Plus you don't lose the plant after you harvest as long as you only eat the outer leaves, allowing the middle to live on and grow more salad!

Basil This is my personal favorite herb. So versatile and so delicious. Fresh basil turns up the flavor on your favorite Italian or Thai dish plus it smells great. It is full of vitamin K and has anti-bacterial properties, making it a healthy addition to your diet.

Kale Kale is one of the easiest winter greens to grow. It is hearty and versatile, good for a raw salad or a side of cooked greens. Like other dark leafy veggies, Kale is high in iron and has wonderful inflammatory properties.

Ginger This is a new one I'm going to try tonight! Apparently if you put a piece of ginger from the grocery store into water or moist dirt with the freshest ends sticking out, it will start to grow more ginger and begin to develop roots. Ginger has been popular for centuries as a stomachache cure and an anti-inflamatory, plus fresh grated ginger tastes great in a stir fry!

Rosemary Rosemary is easy to grow and turns into a little bush that resembles a Christmas Tree! Great as a tea, in a soup, or on top of potatoes, rosemary is a pungent and wonderful addition to winter recipes. It also improves circulation, helps with digestion, and like other green leafy-s, is an anti-inflamatory.

Green Onion Like ginger, all you need to grow a green onion indoors is a green onion and a cup of water. The Vitamin A and K in these green garnishes promotes good bone health and eye sight.

Chilli Peppers Chillis are a colorful and exciting addition to the indoor garden space. Pick from a variety of different chillis to spice up your meals and your window sill. Also great for clearing your sinuses when you get the winter flu.

When you go to start your garden be sure you have drainage for your plants by either having a pot with holes at the bottom (and a dish to catch water) or by placing pebbles at the bottom of your pot. Also be sure to pick a place with plenty of sunlight to compensate for the indoors.

Get creative with your containers! An old coffee can or a cool old toy can make for a unique and stylish accessory to your apartment that is also fun and practical.