There is a lot of talk about homesteading these days, which is nice to see. Now more than ever, we need to learn to homestead for ourselves and our children how to provide food for ourselves. Further to this, it is of great benefit to learn basic building and fabric skills. This is an article from Chelsea Green Publishing, where you can find a wealth of books and information on how to get started with self sustainability. We wanted to touch on some of the important skills a homesteader ... Read the Post
Homestead Skills: The Gateway to True Homesteading Freedom
How to Design an Emergency Survival Plan
As I write this, we find ourselves in the midst of the Coronavirus - or Covid-19 - outbreak. If I'm honest, I have always been a bit of a 'prepper' - even before the major flood that hit us a number of years ago. Our lifestyles keep us feeling comfortable and secure, but the reality is that we live on a planet with much uncertainty. It is always a good idea to be prepared for an emergency. And it is never too soon to start educating yourself and preparing. Whether inspired by real world ... Read the Post
How to Clear EMF Radiation with Crystal Salt Lamps
Having clean air in the house is a big deal for me. I literally have crystal salt lamps in every room of the house! The largest one is right beside the tv, and there are very good reasons for this. In this article, I am sharing a post made by the fine folks at So Well regarding the health benefits of using crystal salt lamps. At the end of this post, I am sharing with you some other ideas for how you can keep the air quality in your home top notch. Here is the write up and research compiled ... Read the Post
10 Great Reasons to Do Yoga At Home
Many people have already tapped into the wonderful world of yoga. It goes without saying that yoga reduces stress, helps to relieve a lot of back pains, increases one's lifespan, and is the perfect low-stress "exercise" to do at home. If you have yet to take up a practice, you may want to start at home, rather than join an organized class. You may opt not to go to classes because you are a bit nervous, or perhaps it's hard to find the time or childcare. Most studios do not offer childcare ... Read the Post
How to Build Your Own Root Cellar for the Fall Harvest
Do you grow your own food? Just a few generations ago, growing your own food was certainly not considered a luxury - it was survival. I recall loving my time spent in my grandmother's pantry and root cellar. There are many people coming back around now in a growing movement to garden and grow. For some this is to enhance joy and gain better health, for some it is to reduce the overall costs of feeding a family, and for some it is even to take a stand against a corrupt political system. I ... Read the Post
Roasted Harvest Soup (+ 3 More Delicious Warm & Healthy Dinner Ideas!)
I try to save warm soupy dinners for winter, but sometimes there are just some cold and rainy days that fall into one of the other three seasons. And I want a nice, fill-the-tummy, easy to make dinner for my family. I just prepare some warm bread or buns to go with it, and it's definitely a hit (and a treat)! The following recipes are a few of my go-to's. They work very well for the times you need to bring something to a potluck, too. I like to get creative with my soups ... Read the Post