By Kara Stiff My heart goes out to all the parents who were never planning to homeschool, but nevertheless find themselves teaching their children at home today. I chose this beautiful, crazy life, and I completely understand why some people wouldn’t choose it. But here we are. We have to […]
By Neenah Payne “We Have No Food for You” – Insiders on Food Supply Shortages warns: “Start growing food and secure your protein now.” Preppers have lots of stored foods – but what about fresh greens? Being able to grow your own food provides a great sense of security. However, […]
By Sara Tipton Echinacea has been touted throughout history as an aid to the immune system during cold and flu season. Now with the globe experiencing a pandemic, it may help support the immune system and reduce the chances of catching a cold. Researchers are the University of Connecticut found […]
By Dulce Ruby The Facts: With the whole world going through a collective event, some of us are looking for ways to keep busy, and keep our children learning. Many companies, museums, organizations, and institutions have created free online offerings for us. Reflect On: There’s a lot going on, but […]
By Elias Marat As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, countless families are preparing to hunker down for what could be an indefinite amount of time. Whether it’s because of orders to “shelter-in-place,” self-quarantine, or simply our own conscience telling us it’s the right thing to do for the […]
By Elisha McFarland The Facts: Conventional shampoos are littered with a host of toxic chemicals that do not have a positive impact on human biology. Furthermore, this industry is poorly regulated and it doesn’t take long for what goes on our skin, to go in our skin. Reflect On: Have […]
By Sara Tipton Children add a whole other layer to the quarantine process during a pandemic. Here are some “survival” tips to help you weather the storm with your kids while they are not attending school or sports because of pandemic closures. The first thing you’ll want to consider is […]
By Sara Tipton It’s important to keep surfaces clean and disinfected – especially during a pandemic emergency. Because the coronavirus can live on surfaces for up to a few days, keeping up your cleaning regimen is essential to your health and the continued sanitation of the home. The CDC recommends […]
Young children from low-income homes whose mothers reported frequent use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show delays in language development by age 2, a new study found. In addition, the children scored lower on a test of cognitive development. These developmental delays were evident […]
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 resurrect plants regardless of the […]