If you want to be healthy, you eat your vegetables. But what if those vegetables are the very thing that is making you sick? Over 70 percent of non-organic produce sold in the United States has pesticide residue on it. You can avoid contaminated produce by starting your very own vegetable garden. Vegetable gardening requires a little space, patience, simple tools, and know-how. When you finish reading this article, you will understand how to grow vegetables with just a few simple … [Read more...]
Natural living: bringing peace to your home
When you and your family have a love for nature, you may often find that you prefer to spend your free time outdoors. Should the weather not allow for this, or you have cause to stay inside, you might feel somewhat out of place. However, there are ways that you can bring the peacefulness and passion of nature into your home and still make it a comfortable, welcoming place to live. This can also help you to lead a more sustainable lifestyle, which can be important to those who care for the … [Read more...]
The 3 Common Off-grid Mistakes To Avoid
It is the dream of many burnt-out urbanites and corporate workers to unplug and go and live off the grid. They envision days working the land and nights knitting by the fire. It can all seem idyllic. Although it is an enriching lifestyle, it isn’t always the dream life people imagine for themselves. One of the reasons it is harder than people realize or that it doesn’t live up to expectations is that there are many mistakes made. There are a lot of challenges to overcome to live off the grid … [Read more...]
8 Lifestyle Choices That Contribute to Sustainability
It’s a conscience issue. It goes hand-in-hand with the desire to leave the best legacy you can for future generations. And since “future generations” are your own children and grandchildren, it’s nearer home than “just” thinking about the planet. As an individual, you know you can’t make much difference, but you do know that if each person did the best they can to live sustainably, it would make an enormous difference. How can you contribute to a better future for all? Implement these ideas for … [Read more...]
Preparing For Storm Season
If you live in an area where storms rage during the summer, you're probably familiar with prepping for the rainy season. However, if you just moved, or you're simply unsure how to get your home and family ready for incoming weather systems, the following three tips will help keep you safe. Monitor Your Power The first thing you need to do to prepare for storm season is monitor your power supply. Depending on how reliable your town's power grid is, you may be facing multiple power outages this … [Read more...]
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