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
How to Build Your Own Root Cellar for the Fall Harvest
5 Simple Steps Toward Ethical Eating (+ Whitewater Veggie Burgers Recipe!)
Ethical eating is no longer just a trend. Many of us are making changes for a healthier lifestyle that is not only good for the body and mind, but also for the health of the planet. We want to know where our food is sourced from, and we also want to be more connected with our food. In many cases, this has led people to opt for a vegetarian lifestyle. There is greater awareness of (and concern about) unethical farming practices. This has a whole lot of people shopping differently and ... 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
Keto Egg Roll Bowl Recipe (+ 5 Other Yummy Ideas to Enjoy Cabbage!)
I know cabbage isn't always the most popular food, but I have always loved it. All the way from when my mom would make some summer coleslaw, to when I began studying about macrobiotics and the importance of fermented foods (such as sauerkraut) as part of a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps you have been looking for some new ways to try cabbage too, and maybe even seeking some ways to get creative with it! This is a vegetable people don’t tend to use very often because they don’t think there’s much ... Read the Post
Your Essential Guide to Gardening & Home Sustainability
We get such a small amount of time for gardening here, with such short summers, that there is a lot of preparation and excitement come springtime. We are busy planting seedlings, preparing soil with fertilizer, deciding where to place our rock gardens and where to place our planters - we like to switch it up a bit each year! Of course there are so many different types of gardening. Some people will prefer the quiet tranquility of a flower garden. Others will enjoy the ... Read the Post
DIY Strawberry Facial Scrub (+ 2 Delicious Strawberry Recipes!)
Indulge in the ultimate pampering session with a DIY strawberry facial scrub. The luscious scent of fresh strawberries will transport you to a blissful paradise as you gently exfoliate your skin. Start by mashing a handful of juicy strawberries in a bowl, releasing their natural goodness. Then, add a tablespoon of brown sugar for its gentle scrubbing action, perfect for sloughing away dead skin cells. To give your skin an extra boost of hydration, mix in a few drops of sweet almond oil. This ... Read the Post
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