Really hot summer weather is not fun. We are lucky that we can go inside, crank the A/C, and relax even during the most severe heat waves. But what about homestead animals? The heat is tough on them too and they don't have the options that we do. When the summer heat kicks into gear there are a few tips and tricks you can use to keep your homestead rabbits cooler and more comfortable. I know there are some homesteaders who don't feel as though one should take any steps because they want to … [Read more...]
Reusing Glass Bottles and Jars
Follow my blog with Bloglovin We end up with a fair amount of glass bottles and jars that we must then find a way to reuse and repurpose. Coconut oil jars, jam jars, Trader Joe's sliced peaches jars, artichoke hearts jars, and lately my mom's Kombucha jars. I introduced her to the chia seed Kombucha from GT and she is becoming a fan I think. Most jars end up being beverage and smoothie glasses but other things become storage for dried goods...like wood ears from the Asian market or dried fruit. … [Read more...]
Natural Sleep Aids That Aren’t So Natural
Don't you just love the photo above? I imagine this is what me, my husband, and my six year old look like each night. Well, except I would never, ever have white sheets on our bed, and the six year old is likely to be laying sideways kicking one of us in he face. It is nice to imagine we look that peaceful though. ;) I have actually suffered from insomnia for a few years now and it has gotten better after I started exercising 4-5 days a week (about a year ago) and went paleo (about 4 months … [Read more...]
Wooden Earbuds for Eco Fitness
My ten year old loves to listen to music while he roller blades... which is usually a couple hours each day. He all but commandeered my older iPod shuffle so this week I decided to just gift it to him. Perhaps I was just sick of hearing my son's music.. "We Will Rock You" in particular. Either way I got a new one for me and the husband. I use it at the gym and for meditation, he uses it while at work. A new shuffle meant new headphones so I opted to get some of the new wooden earbuds I have … [Read more...]
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