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Research Proves Naps Aren’t Lazy
When you were a kid, you probably hated naps–but naps are something of a guilty pleasure for most adults. There’s a lot of nap-shaming out
Ethiopia May Have Broken World Record Planting 350 Million Trees in 12 Hours
In an effort to combat deforestation and global warming, Ethiopia claims to have planted 350 million trees in just 12 hours. It’s not yet verified
How to Make a Self-Fertilizing Hay Bale Garden Bed
I’ve recently found an even better idea than straw bale gardening, and that is hay bale gardening! Straw bales are usually comprised of stalks of
10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Go to Mexico
Virtually everyone who heard I was moving to Mexico told me I was crazy. I’d be lying if I said there were not bad things
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
Alternative Scented Aromas for your Homestead
I came across this article that Scented Candles may be poisonous. Although the title and Picture attached were very misleading, it had some interesting information.
Self Publishing an Ebook in 3 Months: 10 Things I Wish I Learned BEFORE I Started
Writing and Self Publishing My First Ebook in 3 Months? What? I’ve been meaning to write this post since the day I published but I
Introducing the 2016 Homegrown Food Summit
The 2016 Home Grown Food Summit is right around the corner! In case you missed last year’s summit, let me give you a little background
Victory for Standing Rock – Pipeline to be Rerouted
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced Sunday that they will no longer allow the Dakota Access Pipe Line to be built underneath the Missouri
Make 2021 Amazing with a Yule Prosperity Candle
What is a yule prosperity candle and why do you need to make some this holiday season? This is a yule pagan tradition that involves
Austin Aquarium Supports Homeschoolers!
The Austin Aquarium offers more than just sea creatures, the whole family can interact with a wide variety of animals such as birds from the
As CBD Oil Benefits Become More Apparent, Accessibility and Affordability Still an Issue in Some Areas
Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of the hundreds of active cannabinoids identified in cannabis and is non-psychoactive meaning it lacks the high associated