Summer is here, which means the gardens are coming to life…and it’s time to start harvesting and preserving produce! Yes, I know it seems early, but…
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This post is from Becca Stallings of The Earthling’s Handbook, with photographs by Nicholas Efran (age 12) and Dan Efran. After setting up your thrifty…
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When you have to write, “Clean toothpaste off walls…and cupboards,” on your to-do list, you know you have kids. Our toothpaste has always surprised people…
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Constipation in toddlers is a common issue, but many parents struggle with how to help their little ones feel better. Here’s a collection of suggestions…
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Let’s just start off on the right foot here: I’m not a doctor or health professional, and I won’t be able to treat, cure or…
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Want to learn how to make dehydrated greens for smoothies and more? It’s easy to make a dehydrated greens powder when you dehydrate spinach, Swiss…
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I never knew I would fall in love with chickens. Look at them. You’ve got to admit they are a little freaky. They’re twitchy, spastic…
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Aerosolized and spray sunscreens will never be found in my house. Read on to find out why I will not use spray sunscreen, not even…
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Composting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. It is an easy way to save money while helping reduce waste in landfills. Recently,…
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If you’re gluten free and love mac n cheese, this Instant Pot recipe is for you! Sometimes I wish there was an easy button for…
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There are a few parts of parenting that should be easy…and yet they are not. Like potty training, getting kids to sleep and feeding. All…
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Does sunscreen cause cancer? Like almost any topic in the field of health and wellness, it seems there is a tangled web of research and…
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If you’re trying to lead a greener life, you’ve probably heard that you ought to be setting aside your biodegradable garbage and composting it to…
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Ever heard of an orange juice tree? Dug up a potato, only to find it skinless? Seen a picture of people harvesting white rice? In…
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Nobody wants to think about heartburn, stomach pain or bloating after eating but #lifehappens and when it does, we want to get better fast and…
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It’s been almost five years for our family taking one whole foods probiotic supplement, ever since I finally beat back my candida overgrowth after about six…
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For centuries, we’ve had relationships with other organisms to keep us healthy – it used to be external beasts like leeches, now we’re learning that it’s…
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Take your pick: pill, drops, or rays? What’s the best way to get adequate Vitamin D? Could that sunshine (gasp) be healthy for you?? The…
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Chinese restaurants have been popular for decades, and in this century Indian, Japanese, and Thai restaurants are found even in many small middle-American towns. We…
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My husband will tell you he’s not a picky eater, but don’t believe a word of it. Even now that I’ve convinced him real food…
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