Catherine Bleish
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 business that was not providing for itself financially, our son had broken his femur in...
When a Congressman goes off grid
Meet Representative Roscoe Bartlett, a former US Congressman (Maryland), who now lives off the grid in his own mountain sanctuary. During his tenure in congress he was known as the most "green" republican on the...
Could the rise in nearsightedness be caused by artificial light? Recent scientific research indicates so!
The Archives of Ophthalmology published a study in 2008 that found Chinese children raised in Sydney, Australia had nearly 10 times better eyesight than Chinese...
Milk drinkers nation wide have been awarded a settlement in a class action anti-trust milk lawsuit against the National Milk Producers Federation aka Cooperatives Working Together (CWT). The group includes Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., Land O'Lakes, Inc., Dairylea Cooperative Inc.,...
Many millennials are clueless when it comes to basic survival skills!
A recent poll conducted at the London Boat show indicates many young people have a general lack of knowledge about basic survival skills such as knot tying, starting a fire...
Biodegradable Bullets
The US Army has commissioned a new type of bullet that is not only biodegradable, but that will sprout seeds months after being shot. They are accepting submissions for biodegradable bullets through February 5th of 2017.
biodegradable composites with...
Can you believe that children in Great Britain watch more than 17 hours of television per week? When you break that down, it averages over 2 hours a day, every single day of the year, which comprises a minimum...
Did you know that you can get land for free in several states in the United States?
Homesteading Act of 1862, Signed into Law by President Lincoln
Rural land was used as a growth incentive by the United States government for...
The DEA made Kratom front page news in 2015 when they announced it would be placed on the Schedule One list, effectively making the popular coffee like herb illegal.
After massive public backlash, the DEA decided to rescind their threat...
It's only January and almost everyone in Austin is suffering from Cedar allergies! A few nights ago I met with some natural health friends at Brave New Books and we all practiced DIY Lymphatic Drainage and experienced immediate results!
As you...
New Years Resolutions
2017 is here, are you setting a new years resolution? Are you happy with your life? Is your homestead thriving? Are you? T
his is a great time of year to decide what areas of your life you...
DIY Ginger Lime Sugar Scrub
This simple DIY Ginger Lime Sugar scrub will exfoliate and moisturize your skin! Use this luxurious scrub 1-2 times a week on your entire body. If you don't prefer ginger/lime, you can add essential oils of...