A healthy, balanced diet consists of meals rich in fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods, and fat-free products. It means eating lean meats, beans, eggs, nuts, and fish while limiting the intake of saturated fats, sodium, or added sugars. We all know the importance of these foods. However, it can be difficult to include them in your regular meals. It’s all about making small changes one day at a time. Here are four quick and easy changes that you can start implementing today that will … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
5 Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety
No matter how old you are, when it comes to anxiety, it never truly feels like it goes away. You might find some temporary ways to soothe your fears, but the feelings always come back eventually. Many people do not want to rely on medications to combat their public anxiety. So what can you do instead? Luckily, there is hope. You might not get rid of your anxiety forever, but you can reduce the power of your feelings and prevent the cycle of anxious thoughts from taking over you with these … [Read more...]
Should You and Your Family Raise Backyard Chickens?
Most people decide to raise backyard chickens for one reason — eggs. A single chicken can lay an egg nearly every day of the week and, depending on the brood size, this can provide a healthy family breakfast year-round. But chickens provide so much more than eggs. They can control pests in your garden, fertilize the earth with their manure and even make great pets for you and your kids. Plus, raising your own chickens is much more sustainable than industrial chicken farms. Although there are … [Read more...]
Discover the Laboratory in Your Garden and Around Your Home
Today I wanted to highlight an amazing new book for kids that centers around fun in the garden. It is perfect in light of current events and how much time we are spending at home right now (sheltering in place due to Covid-19) but it is also timeless. It gives kids some great ideas for getting outside, in the garden, to unleash their inner researcher and scientist. The Pocket Book of Backyard Experiments: Discover the Laboratory in Your Garden If you homeschool all the time or even just right … [Read more...]
Four Easy Ways to Switch to a Natural Home
Switching to natural and organic products has the ability to protect the earth. This, in turn, protects you and all future generations as you work to bring about less waste and more natural uses. Natural and organic products can bring healthier for you and your body as well. There are many ways to incorporate natural products into your home. These methods are encompassed throughout all parts of your home, including the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen, and all living areas. The following … [Read more...]
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