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...

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...

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 making candles for the celebration of the end of the year in pagan disciplines, that...

Our minds might be focused on ice cream cones, drive-in movies, and lazy beach days, but the reality is, flu season is approaching.  Flu season begins around October and ends as late as May, sometimes! That’s only 2 months...

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...

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...

As Winter approaches, many families worry about how to keep their new baby free from illnesses and viruses. Here are 6 commonsense things you can do to protect your baby and ensure they stay healthy. The biggest thing is hand-washing....

Off Grid Water Heater Heating and cooling has always been a challenge for those living off grid, water in particular can be a challenge to heat effectively over winter. A balance must be struck between need, comfort, and energy use. Let's...

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...

A study on turmeric was conducted with 109 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The clinical trial was published in the journal, Alternative and Complementary Medicine. To conduct the trial, some patients were given 800mg of ibuprofen while others received 2000mg...

The word Walipini, derived from the Aymaran language and an indigenous Bolivian tribe, is translated as “a place of warmth” and is an earth sheltered cold frame or transparent-roofed enclosure. This underground greenhouse was created for the cold regions of...

We've all been there. Sitting by the campfire, trying to get our relax on, when once again, it's time to get up off our behind and tend to the fire. What if there was another way? What if you could...