You’d be surprised by the little ways you can adjust your life to be more self-sufficient and sustainable, which manifests into a permaculture home.

Creating a Permaculture Home

I first learned about permaculture about 10 years ago when I made a trip out to Bohdi Creek Farm, a Permaculture site in Washington State, near the North Cascades. Our friends Alan and Tricia introduced my husband Andrew and I to this way of living, and with us being very logic and solution-based by nature, the principles of permaculture really …

Learn to work with what you have in the refrigerator with this "kitchen sink" budget-friendly lentil stew. It's nutrient-dense and puts nothing to waste.

“Kitchen Sink” Budget-Friendly Lentil Stew

Confession time: I used to hate lentils. My only exposure to them was my mom’s lentil salad, which I thought was just the nastiest thing ever. However, when I was 21 I decided to expand my culinary pursuits in an effort to heal my body, and I found that lentils actually weren’t that bad! The problem with the salad was …

There is a difference between a wild child & a child that is wild on sugar. Check out these tips for reducing your child's sweets overload this Halloween.

Sweets Overload: How to Avoid a Halloween Horror Story

Halloween is just around the corner and one of my favorite times of the year! But with little ones, there is always that part of me that groans at the thought of thwarting (or at least, minimizing) one aspect of the night: sugar. Sugar is the ghastly ghoul that is the cause for much excitement, and whose presence quickly morphs …

Fall gardening can roll around on you in a blink of an eye. Here is a trick to determine whether or not you can still plant veggies in your fall garden and how to extend your harvest.

Fall Gardening: What to Plant and When

  With temperatures at their highest of the summer all around the country, it’s hard to believe that it’s only just a matter of time until there is a chill in the air indicating the arrival of fall. Just because the temperatures change, it doesn’t mean that you have to say goodbye to all the fabulous, fresh food from your …

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Pineapple Agua Fresca Recipe

Today I’m stepping back into the *real* food recipe realm again. I promise to bring you great new skincare DIY recipes soon…as in next week! That said…YOU are in for a real treat today, friend! Emily from Recipes To Nourish has stopped by to share a delicious summertime drink recipe that you NEED in your life. Seriously. I need a …

New Year, New YOU – An Investment In Your Health!

A New Year, A New YOU! So, today I am writing to you with an a time sensitive deal. Yes, this is a sale. BUT WAIT…don’t run away. This is an investment that you definitely want to know more about. Yes, I have written about and promoted e-book bundles before. Now, that said, I have NEVER brought one to you …

Craving A Crunch? Here are 8 ‘Crunchy’ Recipes For You!

I love things that crunch. Unfortunately, most of the convenience crunchy food items at the grocery are made with very unsavory ingredients. Bummer. Never fear though…I’ve been searching my through some of my favorite blogs and have put together a crunchy post just for you. Here are some of the best  crunchy creations (chips and crackers) that I found. Simply click …