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.”…
By Sara Tipton When we found out that a reaction our daughter was having in late summer was due to dairy consumption, we immediately stopped purchasing anything with any dairy in it whatsoever. But then my quest for a good dairy-free cheese began, and after…
By Mayukh Saha A Swedish couple grows their own food and even manages to stay naturally warm in the bitter winter of Sweden thanks to a greenhouse that cocoons their house. This greenhouse provides them with both food and warmth throughout the bitter Nordic winter….
By Sara Tipton With our crazy busy schedules, it is often difficult to carve out enough time to cook a nice meal the entire family can sit down and enjoy together. But making the time to have a home-cooked meal as a family is a…
By Sara Tipton Hydroponic gardening refers to the growing of plants without soil, using a water-based nutrient solution. This isn’t exactly a new concept either, with the idea dating back to the 7th century B.C. Hydroponic growing systems allow plant roots to come into direct…
By Amanda Froelich Happy Sunday! In preparation of the holidays, I whipped up a delicious new dessert, and I hope you love it. If you’ve been looking for the perfect treat to serve up for Thanksgiving or Christmas, I think you’re going to be delighted…
By Sara Tipton Foodborne illnesses are becoming more common. In fact, CDC estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Food poisoning is also referred to as foodborne illness,…
