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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

Chris Cornell’s Wife Says Prescription Pills Possibly To Blame, It’s Time To Research Alternatives!
Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell’s death has officially been declared a suicide, the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office said in a statement Thursday. Cornell performed with

Stem Cells Can Now be Gathered from Urine Samples
Dustin April 17, 2017 BY: DUSTIN BATTY Stem cell research is a controversial topic that is often vilified in the minds of the general

Easy DIY Birdhouse with Recycled Materials
This Do It Yourself or DIY birdhouse design is a simple and fun way to attract your favorite small birds to your backyard. This project is

Mutual Respect Comes From Authentic Communication: Unschooling
This article is Part 5 in a series called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please also find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part

Wild Parsnip BURNS! Worse Than Poison Ivy?
Parsnip burns? That’s right. Did you know you can get third-degree burns from a weed that’s commonly found in most gardens across America? Last month,

Zote Soap: The MOST Useful Soap EVER
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but never tried to use Zote soap until this past week, partially inspired by a meme I found

The Year’s Best Camping Gifts and Survival Gear
These camping and survival gifts are perfect for the wilderness lover in your family! There is so much cool camping gear to chose from –

Life After Life – Biodegradable Urn Plants a Tree in Honor of the Deceased
The Bios Urn allows you to turn death into life by planting a tree within the ashes of your loved ones. The urn is 100%

Why Do American Farmers Have Such High Rates of Suicide?
According to a new study from the University of Iowa, American farmers and agricultural workers continue to show very rates of suicide, well above the

Falling Fruit, A Global Map to Help You Get Your Wild Forage On
Falling Fruit has been such an amazing resource for our family! I love watching my children explore nature, especially when they have gained the skill

Tell me Your Story, Morning Glory – A Simple and Beautiful Garden Flower
Morning Glory is one of my favorite plants to grow because it is almost impossible to kill. They have beautiful blooms in pink, blue, magenta,
