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Can Ducks Eat Bread? The Truth Behind This Pasttime
Can ducks eat bread? Nearly everyone has memories of feeding ducks bread as a kid. I know I do. And ducks will eat bread but they
This Family Fled to Colorado to Save Their Son
This month a sweet four year old boy named Orion had to relocate from Texas to Colorado with his mother Tahj Mayes in order to obtain
Maca Root Powder: The Sexy Peruvian Adaptogen Super Food
Maca root powder is gaining popularity among many for its nutritional and medicinal benefits. Originating in the mountains of Peru and South America, it’s now
Introducing the World’s First Solar Airport
Solar energy is proving to be a promising energy source in years to come for both homesteaders and businesses. Managers of southern India’s Cochin International
US Retail Giant Just Filed a Patent for Robot Bees
Well, here’s one theory as to why those in power haven’t done more to save the bees… Walmart, of all companies, surprised everyone by filing a
How to Make Easy Pumpkin Puree in the Instant Pot!
It’s that time of year and while the seasons are not changing like I am used to from childhood (I’m a girl from the snow
Self-Sustainable Lifestyles are Becoming Illegal
Across the U.S. local zoning officials are making it increasingly difficult for people to go off-grid and live self-sustainable lives. Building tiny homes, harvesting rainwater,
Drink Your Weeds: Dandelion Mead Recipe
Eat Your Weeds. Dandelions Are Good For You! It’s the dandelion season now and if there’s one thing I learned as an amateur forager it’s
Rice Recipes: How to Enjoy Eating Rice When You’re Broke
Rice and beans. These two staples are the go-to foods for when you’re trying to survive, either financially–or literally. Dried rice and dried beans are both
U.N. Report Concludes: Pesticides Aren’t Helping Solve World Hunger
The wide spread use of pesticides on our food has been a controversial topic in the health community for many years, but this U.N. report gives
The One Thing to Invest In For a Successful Garden
It’s Winter, and many of us are starting to plan our Spring gardens. When funds are limited, however–you may constantly be asking yourself, “What’s the
Cheerios is Giving Away Wildflower Seeds that Might Harm Your Local Eco System + 5 Ways To Help!
We all want to help out the bees and when the help comes with your cereal you were already going to buy, it seems like