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Chicken Tractor and Cattle Operation at Raven Rock Eco Village Ohio
This is Ted with Raven Rock Eco Village. He shows us how the chicken tractor is set up and describes how they have the chickens
Guide to Picking an RV Mattress
Written by guest author Elizabeth Becher “Great nights lead to even better days,” Therefore, a good night’s sleep is the perfect ingredient to enjoying a
Creative Garden Container Ideas – DIY & Recycled
My Garden Container Journey I started my life of gardening and farming now nearly ten years ago. In that time I’ve experimented with all sorts
Innovative Preschool Combines Urban Farming and Nursery Education
Gardening preschool? As a homesteading parent that also unschools (child led life-learning), I know just how educational time in the garden can be. Recently, we
Kombucha Chronicles, Part 10: My Personal Unschooling and Learning to Brew
My kombucha hobby is a bit of an obsession at this point, which I find very interesting. It’s one of the few health food things
Authentic Mexican Birria: Enjoy this Scrumptious Dinner with Your Loved Ones
The decision to move to Mexico was easy because I thought I loved Mexican food. Turns out, I do, but what I thought was Mexican
Ohio Airdrops 800,000 Oral Rabies Vaccine on 14 Counties
Last month the Department of Health in Ohio dropped 800,000 rabies vaccine packs in the Northeast border of the state in an attempt to form
Essential Oil Diffusers VS Scentsy Pots
The popularity of essential oil diffusers has been gaining in recent years as an alternative to candles, plug ins, aerosols, incense and even scentsy pots,
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Now I’ve said before that I’ve not been terribly impressed with gluten free baking in terms of flavor and texture and that’s the truth. I
DIY Outdoor Cooler Table
Keep your cervesa cool and handy with this super practical DIY table with a built in cooler. Get the full how-to VIA Domesticated Engineer.
ADHD or food? Which is the culprit?
Behavior challenges in young boys? Is medication our only choice? What about diet? Personally, I believe our society is doing a huge disservice to our
Weeds That Promote Hair Growth? Dandelions & All Things Hair!
Dandelions are often viewed as just being flowering weeds, that are seen in the yard or coming through cracks in pavement, but are actually beneficial