Natural Living

Believe me when I say that there are a lot of things a girl (I) would rather receive from a man (my love) than a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong… …I love a bouquet of fresh picked wildflowers in season just as much as anyone! The colorful, fragrant, and cheerful addition they give …

“EcoZoom rocket stoves efficiently burn wood, charcoal, or solid biomass as fuel while significantly reducing smoke output. As a result, less natural resources are needed for fuel and less dangerous smoke is inhaled by cooks. In the United States and Europe, EcoZoom rocket stoves are perfect for emergency preparedness, camping, and off-grid living.” –EcoZoomStove.com When …

Container gardens. Small spaces. High yields. Are you new to gardening? Or perhaps…you’re looking for easy to grow varieties of fruits and vegetables that will provide you the most abundant harvest while requiring minimal effort? The following fruits and vegetables are ones that I have found to be best suited for a variety of growing …

Here’s a recipe I make, and ingredients I keep handy, all winter all year round. This stuff’s amazing! And because flu season seems to be upon us, I had to share it. Along with my arsenal of: Homemade Herbal Cold Care Capsules Elderberry Syrup Natural Antibiotic Alternatives dōTERRA™ Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils and supplements of …

There are few things as empowering as collecting eggs from your very own backyard chickens. In fact, chickens are often referred to as the “gateway” homesteading animal. In other words, once you raise chickens…the gates of self-sufficient living are opened wide to a plethora of options that lead us gently on a path toward independence. Urban …

While I eagerly await the coming of spring…these days are not wasted! I am busy planning for the gardening season that lies ahead and all the goodness that will be my future harvest. This year, two garden bed measuring one hundred square feet of growing space — along with pots galore — will make up …