Lemon Lavender Bars

Lemon Lavender Bars

You guys all know by now that we love lavender.  We posted about our top 10 uses for lavender not too long ago. Two more things that we love are dessert and lemons.  Lemonade is one of our favorite drinks.  So, when we ran across the idea of making lemon bars with … Read more

Greening Your Home – Top 5 Tips for a Smart Home

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The rapid rise in the cost of electricity as well as increasing global warming are of utmost concern in the current era. One of the biggest challenges we face is the increase in pollution as well. To solve this problem, governments and individuals need to make a joint effort to move forward … Read more

Homemade Natural Cleaners – Getting Started

Homemade Natural Cleaners – Getting Started

If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you know we like to do things as naturally as possible.  One area that this is especially true is when it comes to cleaning a home.  Homemade natural cleaners are one of the best DIY projects.  Are you ready to get started with … Read more

Types of Flour – Understanding Different Wheat Flours

Types of Flour Understanding Different Wheat Flours

So exactly what is the difference between “all purpose” and “whole wheat” flour?  Lets see if we can can provide some guidance on the different types. Types of Flour It turns out that the United States is unique in that it produces several hundred varieties of wheat.  Most countries who produce wheat … Read more

Raised Bed Gardening – How to Start

Raised Bed Gardening – How to Start

You can do almost all of my gardening in a raised bed.  When living in an urban or suburban setting, raised bed gardening is usually the most practical, attractive and fruitful way to grow your own food. Raised Bed Gardening There are many reasons to choose raised bed gardening when thinking about … Read more

Natural Chicken Care

Natural Chicken Care

A lot of people are hoping to become more “natural” in their daily life.   How can you reduce toxins and chemicals?  How can you eat more organically?  Where can you buy products that are more natural? This can be just as important for your animals, as well?  Especially for those animals that … Read more

Homemade Mustard

Homemade Mustard

Making food from scratch can take a bit of time, but it is so worth it. Not only do you know what ingredients are going into your meals, but your family will also appreciate the extra effort you’ve taken to make sure they are eating the healthiest foods available. This homemade mustard … Read more

Starting Seedlings

Starting Seedlings

Spring is coming.  It may seem like it’s taking a long time to get here, but it is coming. What this means is that it is about time to start thinking about starting seedlings. If you’ve been gardening for long, it seems that starting seedlings is a no brainer.  However, you may … Read more

Staying Healthy This Winter with a Natural Probiotic

Staying Healthy This Winter with a Natural Probiotic

Staying Healthy This Winter with a Natural Probiotic Did you know it is almost the first day of spring?  Yep.  It is.  The first day of spring is usually March 19 or March 20th.  However, maybe you’re still experiencing snow and freezing temperatures.  Lots of you are still stuck inside most of … Read more

Prepping for Beginners – Top 5 Tips

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Are you a “prepper?”  Know what a prepper is?  Think “prepping” is just for those “crazy” people who worry about the armageddon, zombies taking over, and/or the world coming to an end? For those of you who don’t know – a prepper is generally considered to be a person who takes seriously … Read more