I remember watching my grandfather till the ground to plant his garden. I remember watching him plant seeds and faithfully tend that garden while small sprouts of vegetables began to make their existence known. I remember standing in that garden with my grandma, admiring all that we were about to pick. I remember washing and […]

As we begin a new year, many folks are making all kinds of resolutions. Some are set on breaking bad habits, while others are determined to add new good habits. Whoever you stand on that scale, we think a happiness jar is a fantastic idea. You see, along with Vitamin D and nutrient-dense foods, practicing […]

There’s something about cookbooks that makes me feel extra domestic. I can remember flipping through my grandma’s old cookbooks while watching her whip up recipes she had memorized long ago. I had so much fun discovering new dishes, and even familiar dishes like meatloaf and pizza with a different spin. I love old cookbooks and […]

No matter how hard we try to keep things clean, organized, and our belongings under control, we as people just seem to collect so much stuff over short periods of time. I think most of us have at least one junk drawer, junk closet, or even a junk room where all the miscellaneous items that do […]

When it comes to living a natural lifestyle, an area of many people’s lives that calls for a revamp is their personal care items. Most store-bought beauty products contain harsh chemicals and toxins that, once you realize what their consequences are, you will want to stay far away from. Thus, making your own personal care […]

When it comes to eating a real food diet, growing your own food is one way to ensure the quality of your food while saving you money in the long run as well. Gardening can also be a terrific learning experience for the kids and can help relieve stress. When harvest time roles around, you […]

As a society, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our complexion (especially women). From acne scars to wrinkles to age spots, we never tire of seeking the fountain of youth and flawlessness. We are willing to try creams and lotions and washes to achieve a perfect complexion. While desiring to care for the […]

Freezing food is a fantastic way to maximize on your food budget. Is the grocery having a big sale on an otherwise expensive cut of meat? Stock up and store it in the freezer! Have an abundance of squash from your garden? Freeze the extras and use all year long! Have a baby on the […]

It’s one of the worst feelings. You’re in the kitchen, possibly putting groceries away, finishing that bowl of delicious ice cream, or assembling items to make bone broth, and you spot one. A tiny (but very quick) ant. From there, all it takes is a swift dart of the eyes to locate a whole host of […]

Coconut oil is an extremely nutrient dense food whose benefits are vast. But you can also use coconut oil in your personal care. Not only can you, but you definitely should incorporate coconut oil into your personal care routine! In this post, Hannah presents a video describing two simple ways to use coconut oil for […]