By Jade Small If you’ve never heard of jellyfish succulents, that’s because there are no real jellyfish succulents! Except, of course, for those created by planting selected succulents in hanging containers for gardens, patios, or a sunny spot indoors. While some people seem able to…
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Organic foods can often be expensive. Luckily, there is a simple solution we can easily use to wash our produce and reduce the amount of chemicals we are ingesting into our bodies. Reflect On: It’s easy to get discouraged with…
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Many fabric softeners are loaded with toxic chemicals that may cause harm to our health. Reflect On: Have you looked for alternatives to make or to buy? There are plenty out there. Fabric softeners are one of the most unnecessary…
By Alanna Ketler 1. Antibacterial Soap & Hand Sanitizer Many people are under the impression that using antibacterial soap will prevent them from getting sick. Yes, these products do kill bacteria and other germs, but they have no effect at all on viruses, which is…
By Tess Pennington You may think it best to seal your windows shut during winter, but by doing so, you may be subjecting your immune system to fending off symptoms from indoor allergens or have respiratory problems. The reason being is air quality in homes…
The water filter on your refrigerator door, the pitcher-style filter you keep inside the fridge and the whole-house filtration system you installed last year may function differently and have vastly different price tags, but they have one thing in common. They may not remove all…
By Sara Tipton One thing that we can all agree on is that spiders and rodents are unwelcome visitors who do not belong in our homes! Winter is the time when these icky critters seek warm spots to hibernate in. Not too long ago, we…
By Tess Pennington During a sudden disaster event, not having access to emergency lighting such as flashlights and candles can make things difficult in the dark. In The Prepper’s Blueprint, we wrote at length how ideal it would be to set up an emergency supply…
You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your home’s indoor air quality, but it plays a critical role in your family’s overall health. If you suspect your indoor air quality isn’t as good as it ought to be, you should take swift…
By Tess Pennington I’m a sucker for southern cooking and a homemade biscuit is a perfect pair for some of my favorite recipes. The golden crisp of the tops and the soft, buttery inside are the ultimate comfort food, in my opinion. The modest biscuit…
By Sara Tipton As Americans, we have a lot of clutter. I know I used to! But decluttering has many benefits, including those that positively impact our mental health. As a society, we are busier and more stressed-out than ever. This makes it easy to…
By Sara Tipton Rosemary is a delightful herb for cooking that also contains many important health benefits. As one of my favorite herbs to flavor food, having rosemary around is essential! But living in a very cold wintry climate often makes growing it difficult, but…
By James Prigioni Grow food through the winter with this easy to build raised bed garden hoop house. James Prigioni of The Gardening Channel on YouTube shows you how simple it is to build one for yourself and enjoy fresh food from your garden year…
By Sara Tipton During the holiday season, house fires are more common. There are many reasons for this, but there are a few ways to prevent the fires and things you can do to make your home safer. Los Angeles Fire officials say they definitely…
By Amanda Froelich Hey, beauties. This year has sped by, hasn’t it? I feel like every time I begin a blog post, I simply remark on my fascination of time passing. Apologies if this is boring… but seriously – where did it all go? Today,…
By Amanda Monteiro The Facts: A 30-year study conducted by Harvard researchers and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research determined that people who use disinfectants just once a week have a 22-32% of developing lung disease. Reflect On: There are many other…
Pest issues can affect anyone, but when you’re working hard to develop a flourishing garden, they can be particularly frustrating. It’s enough to make anyone want to turn to harsh pesticides in an attempt to protect their crops. That’s not the best choice for your…
By Mayukh Saha Books are the seat of all knowledge. We are aware of this. Bibliophiles or people who have grown up with books tend to be more intelligent. Or at least, they seem so. Well, now, it is no longer a conjecture that people…
Upgrading or replacing an appliance usually means getting rid of your old one. The new appliance will use far less energy—therefore representing an environmental benefit, not to mention saving you hundreds of dollars in utility and maintenance costs. However, you’ll also be producing waste by…
By John Vibes IKEA released the instructions for an innovative urban farming design to the public for free. The company partnered with the Danish design lab “Space10,” to create “The Growroom,” which they described as “an artistic exploration of the incredible potential of urban farming.”…
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