Researchers and parents alike are agreeing that today’s adolescents and young adults are more self-absorbed than ever, perhaps accurately named Generation Me. While today’s fifteen-to twenty-five-year olds are the first to grow up with advanced technology and the Internet at ...
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How Long Will It Keep?: Preserving Meat
It doesn’t matter if you’re storing supplies away for winter or for a power outage—knowing how long meat will keep under certain circumstances could be the difference between a balanced or unbalanced diet in uncertain times. Knowing a wide variety ...
Read More »Stocking Your Survivalist Pantry
When storing for survival situations, there are certain foods that keep the best and certain foods that must be in your pantry no matter what. Really, a little of everything should be in your survivalist panty; however, before you start ...
Read More »If You Can Grow Orchids, You Can Grow Your Own Vanilla
Growing vanilla has long seemed like an impossibility for many gardeners, but the truth of the matter is that if you can successfully grow orchids, then your odds of being able to grow your own vanilla plants are really good. ...
Read More »Make Your Own All-Natural Pet Shampoo
Storing up on supplies and learning how to become self sufficient impacts the whole family. Sometimes, this means the furry four-legged family members as well. Making your own food supplies is actually very simple, as is making your own beauty ...
Read More »How To Make Your Own Baby Products
Using safe, chemical-free, all-natural products around the home is never more important than when you have children. Babies are extremely sensitive and entirely dependent on you to make choices that will keep you healthy and happy. On top of that, ...
Read More »Space-Saving Solutions For Kids’ Rooms
When trying to live off the grid, you want to make use of everything you have—and that includes the space you have! Any household with kiddos is a home in need of space-saving and storage solutions. When it comes to ...
Read More »Unique Uses For Common Household Items
Don’t you just love it when you find out you can use something for more than its intended purpose? Not only does it make you feel creative and somewhat adventurous, but it also saves money (yea!) and cuts down on ...
Read More »The Importance Of Fiber
It seems that some of the most common health problems are the ones we like to discuss the least. Many Americans suffer from constipation. This embarrassing little problem can pose big health risks. One of the main reasons for constipation ...
Read More »Go Natural In Your Home
When it comes to choosing the appropriate methods of cleaning, it’s important to find a product that works well. Sometimes it just seems impossible to get that stubborn soap scum off the bathroom sink or erase the mystery stain that ...
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