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What do Americans do when they are faced with overwhelming disasters? We pick up a shovel and start digging. It’s how the West was Won! It’s what we did during World War II. Communities and families worked together and grew enough food to feed their families and share with their neighbors. Every bare space was…
Written by: Amanda Carmen This recipe has been a long time coming. I have told a countless number of friends and even acquaintances that I would give them this recipe, and time always escapes me to get it written up. First, the recipe incorporates soaked oats, so that your body benefits from the broken down…
“The onion and its satin wrappings is among the most beautiful of vegetables and is the only one that represents the essence of things. It can be said to have a soul.” Charles Dudley Warner, ‘My Summer in a Garden’ (1871) Although it is hard to find anyone who knows exactly where the beloved onion…
When you think about going more natural in your life, normally you think of cleaning supplies, foods, and herbal remedies. What about your skin care products? What about makeup? You can use more natural skin care and beauty aids than you might think. They are much more healthy for your skin. Commercial Cosmetics Read the…
In order to lessen the impact on our environment, every person should be very careful in their use of paper of all kinds, and get 100% value out of every piece used, as well as reduce their use of wasteful paper products. In an effort to conserve paper, the greatest results will be obtained by…
I am not a pancake person. Sugar and white flour just don’t do it for me in the mornings. I have avoided this awful breakfast fare due to my hypoglycemia and my concerns that it wasn’t really the best choice to start the day. However, my family does not agree with me. They love pancakes…
The Billings Ovulation Method is one of several methods of Natural Family Planning. It is a cervical mucus only method, which means there is only one symptom to chart. For some women, this is an easy to use method because of that fact. Some also believe that it is more reliable than other methods because…
There is a difference between buying smart and buying cheap, and it’s a difference that can make a big impact on money savings – not to mention, sanity. For example, you could forgo changing the oil on your vehicles to try to save money, but in the long run, you’re actually going to spend more…
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. ~ Chief Seattle, 1854 ~ At the vast majority of the Northern regions have enjoyed the immense populations of our countries wildlife…
There are many things in our lives that we just take for granted or don’t pay too much attention to. But when we do, we’re shocked at what we find. One of those is the toothpaste we use. Do you know what you’re putting in your mouth? Commercial Toothpaste Go into your bathroom and take…