Cold and flu season is in full effect, and everyone is experiencing the same symptoms: sore throat, sinus congestion, runny nose, headache, sneezing and coughing. What many people fail to realize is that all of these symptoms come from the same source: sinus...
Are you looking forward to the long, sunshine filled days of summer? That sunshine can do more than just warm your skin and give you a daily dose of vitamin D. It can also dry and sanitize your laundry. A clothesline is a very simple way to reduce energy usage and...
Homesteading is hard work. You take on the responsibility of keeping a garden and raising animals in addition to your home and family. The most common complaint among homesteaders is finding time to get everything done. When you have the added responsibility of being...
Food spending is something that plagues nearly every family in America and beyond. It's a constant struggle to eat healthy, keep spending down, and not feel like you're starving every waking hour of the day. But how do we do it when it seems like food prices just...
Self sufficiency used to be a way of life for our society. It was how families provided food for the table and cash to cover expenses. To know a skill was to guarantee your future. What has happened in just two generations? Our society has changed. We are now taught...
Honey's use as a medical treatment dates back to ancient Egypt when it was commonly used as a topical treatment for minor wounds. Today, honey is making a come-back as research shows its abilities as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. It has even...
Producing food for your family is a goal for most homesteading families on the path to self-sufficiency. Taking control of your food supply means more stability and less worry. You know what went into it and where it’s been. You can incorporate sustainable practices...
Keeping the bathroom clean can be a daunting task. We want to make sure the germs are wiped away as well the grime. The bathroom is the most frequented room in our house, and we want to make sure it's safe for our families. Cleaning the bathroom comes with two...
Homemade laundry detergent is a cost effective way to save money on your laundry routine. This liquid laundry detergent recipe costs pennies per load to make yourself, and it works great! Commercial laundry detergent is expensive, with dyes and fragrances that could...
The Herbal Academy was one of the very first online schools to offer robust, innovative herbalism programs to a global classroom. Their herbal online courses are curated by a staff of professional herbalists as well as medical professionals offering a well-rounded...
The overarching theme of the 21st century has become consumption. For every product we purchase, there is packaging to throw away. We use disposable plates, cups, cutlery, and straws because our hectic lives have deemed it too difficult to wash dishes. Even $1000...
We're approaching the anniversary of Hurricane Irma, which makes me think more about what I should be doing to be more prepared for a hurricane. August and September are the most volatile months of hurricane season. This is typically when we see more hurricanes as...