By Neenah Payne Since I live in an apartment and have no access to land (yet), my “gardening” began in 2015 with an AeroGarden and some sprouts which I documented in my Urban Gardens Revolution site. However, I wanted to find a way to grow…
By Niki Khan, Nottingham Trent University and Jenna Kiddie, University of Cumbria People around the world have been spending more time at home since the start of 2020. For many of these people, this seemed like the perfect opportunity to get a pet. In the…
By Amanda Froelich On a scale of 1 to 10, how powerful is your sweet tooth? The good news is, even if it exceeds 10+, there is hope. Today’s tasty treat is a plant-based cheesecake that is gluten-free, dairy-free, processed ingredient-free, and yet, is still…
By Amanda Froelich Does healthy eating feel like a chore? Do you often feel as if you’re lost for ideas when it comes to dinnertime? Then check out this list of the top 10 healthy crockpot dinner ideas you can make for yourself and your…
By Tess Pennington Have you ever been searching through Pinterest and found a project you know you wanted to do? Of course, you have! Last fall I was looking for ways to expand my garden, and I came across an article on pallet gardens. I…
By Joanna Miller I love gardening. It’s fun, it’s rewarding, and it saves money. However, it’s only useful for prepping purposes in the long term if you focus primarily on a self-sufficient garden. If you rely on bags of fertilizer, soil, and seeds every year,…
By Daisy Luther I love growing my own vegetable garden. I’ve spent many fulfilling hours outside every summer, tending to my plants, nurturing my soil, and babying things along, with the birds for music and a basket full of delicious organic food to show for…
By Huw Richards This video is of Tim and Maddy Harland’s beautiful no dig permaculture kitchen garden in Hapmshire UK. Tim and Maddy are the founders of the fantastic @Permaculture Magazine and have a tranquil vegetable garden, meadow and food forest at their home that…
By J.G. Martinez Do you intend to someday solely depend on a little patch of land to provide for yourself and your family? Rest assured, these 5 essential homestead machines will be beneficial for those who (like me) have these plans. These are not high-tech…
By Kristen Chapple Collecting rainwater is a vital prep. As an added bonus, it helps you save both money and the environment while preventing possible property damage. Rainwater generally runs out of the downspouts, through the lawns, and into the trench drains during the rainy…
By Amanda Froelich What’s that tantalizing smell wafting from your kitchen? Oh, doll, that’s paleo crockpot turkey chili. No longer a closeted meat-eater (learn more about why I no longer am vegan after 8 years #sorrynotsorry), this recipe is a staple for myself and Aaron. Hearty, protein-rich,…
Most Kansas homeowners take pride in their property, and they try to ensure the home is comfortable, safe, and attractive. However, sometimes certain types of damage can have an impact on all these aspects of your home, and this can create a very unpleasant and…
By Sara Tipton Liquid Castile soap is one of the most versatile products out there! Although there are obviously more uses for castile soap than those listed, these ten are reason enough to stock up! My favorite liquid castile soap is the Dr. Bonner’s brand….
By Amanda Froelich Are you, by chance, a “drink-aholic”? My husband, A, likes to joke that this term defines me, as I am usually toting around 1-3 drinks. If I’m not sipping on straight water or a CBD-infused cacao elixir, I might be carrying an…
By Nilufar Ahmed, University of Bristol Over the past year, our lives have seen extensive changes which have led to many of us feeling a sense of exhaustion and burnout. The luckiest among us have been able to remove ourselves from harm’s way and work…
By Sara Tipton One thing most of us rely on is our washing machine and dryer. During emergencies where the power grid is affected, it is important to know how to know basic off-grid strategies to manage your everyday home duties. This was highlighted in…
By Neenah Payne Humanity Is Living In Two Worlds Now! shows the divide between people who rely on the system and those who are becoming independent of it. Easy Ways To Prepare For Weather Emergencies shows the enormous threats to the grid now and the…
By Casey Crownhart, Children’s Health Defense Disinfectant use has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as people try to keep their hands and surfaces clean. But one family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns. Quats, or quaternary ammonium compounds, are charged molecules…
By Joanna Miller Whether you celebrate St. Bridget’s Day, Candlemas, Imbolc, or Groundhog Day, February 2 is coming up. For those of us active in gardening and raising animals in the Northern hemisphere, this means it’s time to think about spring. And that means garden…
By Amanda Froelich Happy New Year! Wow – It’s been a minute since I posted a new recipe. While I would love to be spending more time in the kitchen, I am currently studying through three programs (degree, certificate, and license) to move forward with the next…
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