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How I Manifest Abundance with Lakshmi Consciousness
Wallowing in Darkness Around a year and a half ago my husband and I found ourselves in a very dark place. We had bought a

Breaking News: Controversial Cancer Doctor Cancer Cure Scores Huge Victory Vs. Government
In a fairly unprecedented move, the Texas Medical Board (TMB) ruled Friday in favor of controversial cancer doctor Stanislaw Burzynski by adopting nearly all Burzynski’s lawyers

Destination Tiny Homes Can Be Built for the Cost of a Vacation
Instead of saving up for months to go on a resort-style vacation for just a few days to Costa Rica, Hawaii, or Barbados, you could

Turn Your Truck Bed Into a Tent for Camping
Want to make camping more simple without sacrificing space or amenities? Why not make or buy your own truck bed tent for camping! They’re great

Neem: Your Secret Weapon Against Plant-Eating Garden Bugs + Many Health Benefits
As an organic gardener, neem has been a part of my arsenal since the beginning. I first heard about it from my Mom, an ornamental

The Curious History of the Pagan Holiday Beltane
The Origins of Beltane The story of Beltane is an ancient one. Before Christianity ever entered Europe, there existed a cult that worshiped the Earth.

Make 2021 Amazing with a Yule Prosperity Candle
What is a yule prosperity candle and why do you need to make some this holiday season? This is a yule pagan tradition that involves

Zero Waste – Plastic Free Grocery Store of the Future
In.gredients is a plastic-free based grocery store up in Austin, TX. This zero waste market is making waves in hopes for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Five Off the Grid Houses Built for Less than $5,000 Each
Ever wanted to live in an off the grid cabin that you built yourself but didn’t think you had the time, money, or know how?

Farm Pesticides in Drinking Water? How to Protect Yourself
Can you trust your municipal water source to filter out pesticides from tap water? It’s not likely. Just last week, a team of chemists and

Colorado Is Providing Food And Housing For The Homeless Using $3 Million From Cannabis Tax
Colorado and Cannabis Taxation Since legalization nearly four years ago, the state of Colorado has seen an increase each year in tax revenue gained from

Teach Your Children Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants with the Wildcraft Board Game
As a parent I can relate to this one. There is no better way to learn than to do it while playing a game and
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BioIntensive Gardening – How to Double Dig, Make Compost, & Companion Plant
Biointensive gardening is an organic method designed to creative highly productive gardens with long term sustainability at its core. What is so great about this

IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back

The Tropical Fruit Tree Americans Forgot: The Pawpaw Tree
What if I told you that North America has an easy-to-grow native tropical fruit tree that you’ve never even heard of? The Pawpaw is our

Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close

How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another

This is Why Your Compost Stinks
You started out with good intentions–wanting to create richer soil for your garden and reduce your waste. Maybe you even bought the pretty compost crock