Much of the country has had unusually cold weather this year. Some of us live in regions where cold is business as usual, and others are more accustomed to milder temperatures. But frigid weather can be tough on everyone, even those who ...
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7 ‘Miracle’ Herbal Teas For Cold & Flu Season
It seems there are germs everywhere you go during winter – and that if you just touch something in a store or a restaurant, you’ll catch a cold. You need to be prepared, and herbal teas are a great thing ...
Read More »11 ‘Powerhouse’ Essential Oils That Combat The Cold & Flu
Farmers are hard at work bringing in this year’s harvest, and in many parts of the country, deciduous leaves are boasting a myriad of beautiful colors. We love much of what autumn offers, but these days also bring with ...
Read More »How To Start A Survival Fire When It’s Cold, Wet & Miserable
With winter weather finally here in most of the country, it’s a good idea to keep yourself ready to start a fire. We aren’t normally warned about pending survival situations, so it’s important to carry an EDC bag or survival ...
Read More »The 9 Best Essential Oils To Stockpile For Cold & Flu Season
It’s the time of year when the winter season bestows upon us its magical charms and beauty. Crystalized, winter landscapes lend to frosted-over ponds ripened for ice skating. Ice-capped mountains call upon the adventurous skier. And the snow-covered trees of ...
Read More »The Tougher-Than-Nails Cold-Weather Vegetable That Can Survive SNOW
Kale is a tough, cold-hardy member of the cabbage family, but kale grown in cool, frosty weather is amazingly sweet. If you already harvested a crop of kale you planted during spring (or even if you didn’t!), you can plant ...
Read More »The $70,000 Solar-Heated ‘Earthship’ Home That’s Completely Off Grid
Imagine living in an off-grid home and not ever receiving a utility bill – no electric bill, no water bill, no sewer bill. Even better, you don’t have to stockpile firewood, because your home is heated by the sun. Sound ...
Read More »10 Overlooked Ways To Keep Livestock Warm During Winter
When the mercury is dropping and the wind is blowing a gale, most people would rather be indoors than outside braving the elements. The same is often true of livestock. I am among those who prioritize keeping all of my ...
Read More »Cold-Hardy Livestock Breeds That Thrive Anywhere (Even In Alaska)
Editor’s note: The writer lives in Alaska. Choosing the right livestock for your homestead is an important decision. You may know what kinds of animals you want — ducks, chickens, pigs, cattle, etc. — but how do you choose the ...
Read More »The Ancient 3-Ingredient Home Remedy Used During The Time Of Christ
Pliny the Younger, the author and politicians of the late 2nd century – meaning it likely was used during the time of Christ. Raw vinegar is full of antioxidants and is a natural probiotic, but it’s also been shown to ...
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