By Asra Carlone, Natural Blaze If you’ve been looking for easy ways to prepare hearty, warming dinners this fall, here are some meals waiting just for you. They are simply clean food or real food recipes, not specific to any kind of special diet or lifestyle. Note:…
By Ann Katelyn Some people think that spraying chemicals on apple trees will help them to grow beautiful and delicious. The truth is, it can only hurt the tree and the apples that grow on it. Fortunately, there are a lot of things you can do…
Spending time outdoors makes for a calming experience. If you are someone that has always had something of a green thumb you probably like to indulge in gardening. While, on the surface, it might seem like tending to the land is naturally good for the…
By Pamela Bofferding Essential oils have been used for centuries to heal and treat ailments. There are essential oils for medical care, essential oils that can help to naturally clean your home or even makenatural repellents. There are essential oils that can soothe symptoms to cold and flu…
By Brianna Acuesta This island costs less than most celebrity homes. A Scottish island by the name of Tanera Mor is for sale, as its permanent residents recently moved out and put the island, along with its cafe, post office, schoolhouse, and 9 homes, on…
By Christina Sarich Philadelphia, PA — Philadelphia’s prison system fights recidivism with butternut squash. While over-incarceration does nothing to make America safer, at least one state is working to make sure that inmates learn a skill that has been proven to keep them from returning to prison…
By Lizzie Bennett Although all vegetables are good for us some are more nutrient dense than others. As a general guide the more vibrant the colour the more packed with minerals and vitamins a vegetable is. Dark green ‘curly’ cabbage trumps light green every time….
By Amanda Froelich In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, these geodesic domes are environmentally-friendly, less costly than traditional homes, and are nearly disaster proof! There are a number of reasons one might desire to construct a geodesic home. In addition to being aesthetically appealing, the…
By Lizzie Bennett Everywhere you look there are plastic carrier bags. They lurk up corners, under hedges, stuck in trees and in my case in a bag up a corner in the garage. Since the UK introduced a 5p charge for plastic carrier bags there…
By Amanda Froelich Though it might be illegal to grow food in most public spaces in the U.S., Paris is now allowing – and even encouraging – its residents to make use of unused space and grow urban gardens. Upon receiving a three-year permit (which…
By Lizzie Bennett If you want a versatile, strong plant that has a huge amount of uses look no further than bamboo. Much Maligned But A Perfect Prepper Plant: 15 Reasons Why You Should Grow Bamboo Bamboo is a grass that most people assume can…
By Lizzie Bennett 30 Uses For The Items In Your ‘Crap Drawer’ Every household has one…a crap drawer, or cupboard where lurks an odd collection of bits and bobs that have no permanent home. As fast as you make your mind up to clear it…
By Amanda Froelich Tiny homes are all the rage nowadays, but few allow their owners to live a mobile lifestyle like an RV or renovated bus might. To present an alternative solution, Estonian design collective Kodasema created KODA, a tiny prefabricated home that can move…
By Amanda Froelich These tiny bubble-shaped structures are incredibly durable because they’ve been constructed using a technique similar to papier-mâché. Are you in the market for a new house? Look no further: these incredible balloon-like dome homes are guaranteed to save you money as well…
By Vic Bishop The DEA considers hemp to be a dangerous substance and it’s still classified as a schedule I drug, alongside heroin and ecstasy, even though the plant contains almost no THC and has no psychoactive effects. Many believe this classification is the result of the oil…
By Tim Moore Are you a big vegetable eater? Or perhaps have a family who loves their veggies? Well you may want to consider growing your own garden at home. Not only is it way healthier than store bought produce grown with pesticides, but it’s…
By Daisy Luther As they say on Game of Thrones, “Brace yourselves. Winter is coming.” One of the best ways to brace yourselves for the onset of cold weather, winter storms, and potential power outages is to prep your home for the season. And this…
By Heather Callaghan The age of tiny homes is limitless. Chances are, there’s a home design just for you. Want one that’s big on space and even bigger on majestic views? These Japanese “cones” are enchanting retired ladies who want the feel of luxury steeped in connection with…
ByAmanda Froelich The Farmer’s Daughter is offering 2 acres of land (for free!) to anyone who works with the company for at least five years. Two acres of land isn’t a lot to live on, but it’s enough to start a new life with in…
By Amanda Froelich This tiny home could be the perfect abode for someone who enjoys basic accommodation. Fortunately, as more and more people develop plans for their own tiny homes, the innovative abodes are becoming easier to invest in and construct. One you might be…
