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Typing for Trees with Ecosia: The Search Engine That Plants Trees
Ecosia is the search engine that plants trees with its ad revenue. Ecosia is a social business run by a small group of dedicated and
10 Preventative Remedies to Avoid the Flu
Our minds might be focused on ice cream cones, drive-in movies, and lazy beach days, but the reality is, flu season is approaching. Flu season
New Study: Kids Drinking Whole Milk Are Thinner Than Those Who Drink Skim
A new study from Canada has found something surprising: Kids who grow up drinking skim milk are actually more likely to have problems with obesity
US Retail Giant Just Filed a Patent for Robot Bees
Well, here’s one theory as to why those in power haven’t done more to save the bees… Walmart, of all companies, surprised everyone by filing a
Natural Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is one of the best natural pest control products on the market. The powdery substance is a powder that comes from fossilized diatoms
10 Simple, Clean Salad Recipes for Oven-free Meals
I’m sure that people do use the oven in the summer, but I can think of a million things that I would rather do.
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
Lily’s Smuggled Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Recently left our beloved Acapulco and we took a trip southward to Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca. While we were there we ate some really good
Couple Builds Amazing Cordwood House for Less than $5,000
Build your own home! Doing it yourself is always the most rewarding way to do it! Especially when you can build your own home with
Man Builds Incredible Earthen Hut with Primative Tools and Bare Hands
Earthen Hut By Hand Talk about do it yourself! In this amazing time-lapse video, a bushman builds a solid mud hut using only naturally occurring
The Government Shutdown, Thousands Of Federal Campgrounds Close
Even if it is temporary, I am one to celebrate the federal government shutdown, but as a nature lover and a full time RVer, this
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