Building a fire from hand-cut wood is no longer an exhausting process.  No kindling? No problem!  This kindling splitter allows you to cut your own kindling with easy. Simply set up the Kindling Cracker Firewood Splitter, insert the log you...
These camping and survival gifts are perfect for the wilderness lover in your family! There is so much cool camping gear to chose from - we sifted through hundreds of products to find these resourceful and thoughtful gifts. 2017 Best...
Parsnip burns? That's right. Did you know you can get third-degree burns from a weed that's commonly found in most gardens across America? Last month, I was weeding my (admittedly very overgrown) garden. I wasn't wearing gloves, but I wasn't...
I’ve lived in Mexico four years now but this is my first year taking part in Christmas. Something I’ve noticed is that things are done very differently here than in the United States. My favorite tradition so far is...
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...
Sounds pretty pointless, doesn't it? Planting a tree for the sole purpose of chopping it down. It seems even more ridiculous when I tell you that the tree--called a black locust--grows incredibly fast, too. Why would anybody chop down a perfectly...
Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and you might be wondering what the deal really is, anyway. It was only created in 1970, in a social climate of increasing focus on the ills of modern living and how...
This is seriously the world's best potato soup. Ever. Home Made Slow Cooked Potato Soup Ingredients: 18 medium potatoes diced (with skin on!) 2 boxes of broth (veggie or chicken, your pick) 1 whole yellow onion chopped 3 cloves of garlic minced 2 sticks of organic...
Spring is in full swing here in the Southern United States! Every big-box store is rolling out lovely new transplants in biodegradable pots. The glossy seed packet displays they've got up will make anyone eager to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons and...
Until recently, if you asked me about cold-weather chicken care, I would have said, “Choose the right chicken breeds for your climate and build your coop for your weather conditions.” With iguanas freezing and falling out of trees in Florida and alligators...
The first frost date is something that most gardeners view with apprehension, especially when there are green tomatoes on the vine. Will their plants get to produce a decent harvest, or will a cold snap dash all their hopes and...
There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. This article explores how to prevent and treat frostbite in chickens. To read the others, click on the links below: “Cold-Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick...