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Kombucha Chronicles Part 12: Weed Berry Booch Tasting, Favorite Second Ferment Flavors and Thoughts on Brewing
Yesterday we finally tasted the weed berry booch and it honestly wasn’t what we expected. Despite having only added berries and cannabis leaves, my once
Asian Style Archery: 10 Fascinating Facts You Probably Don’t Know
Here comes a list of ten things you didn’t know about Ancient Asian style Archery. Ancient? Asian? What do I mean? 1) Asian style archery
Amazing Smartphone App Instantly Identifies Flowers and Plants
How many times have you been wandering the garden or out on a hike and saw a plant that you just couldn’t identify? Well, as
Your Freedom Ends Where Mine Begins: Unschooling From the Perspective of Oneness
This article is part 3 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please subscribe to get future installments. Freedom can be a tough concept to grasp
The Benefits Of Using Turpentine Medicinally
The medicinal benefits of turpentine have been used as a natural remedy for a variety of health problems for generations by many. Although ingesting what’s
Acquiring the Mountain RV: Shopping for the Ideal Glamper + Loan Approval
Throw back to July, 2016. I was 24 years old when I purchased the Mountain. I earned a living as a miscellaneous contractor via an innovative natural products start up. Financially,
Best Damn Strawberry Jello Ever
This recipe has 5 simple ingredients but is, no joke, the best damn strawberry jello I’ve ever had. I’ve loved jello and gummies my whole
The Fastest and Easiest Fruit To Grow
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org Blackberries will produce within the first year. The fruit is great fresh eating, in jams, or jellies, and makes fabulous, fabulous
How to Brew Your Own “Elixir of Immortality”
If you frequent any Health Food store or the health food section of most groceries, you have probably heard of this kombucha elixir the Chinese
50 Reasons to Live on the Road
As a seasoned nomad, let me share the intricacies of why you might want to live on the road… Adventure (1) The kind you wake
Easy Egg Recipes to Use a Surplus of Fresh Eggs
About a month ago, my son and I spent 10 days pet-sitting on a homestead in CT. We had an amazing time and gained so
Traditional Native American Cuisine is Making A Comeback!
As societies progress, they adopt new customs leaving the old traditions in the past. Is Native American cuisine history? Save for places with strong indigenous