Food For Mood

Diet is often overlooked when diagnosing mental illness. Read on to learn why it may be the missing piece of the puzzle.

It is estimated that 1 in 6 Americans (this includes children) have a diagnosed mental illness or behavioral problem. New information connecting mental health to diet is surfacing all the time. There are many scientifically researched ways food impacts mood: Continue reading “Food For Mood”

March 23, 2019May 9, 2019

Eat Your Flowers

Did you know many varieties of flowers are edible and jam packed with vitamins, minerals and micro nutrients? Placing fresh flowers on your dinner or dessert plate is a way to add beauty and nutrition to your meals. If you are a parent, it may even be a way to get your child to eat a little healthier if they are hesitant about eating vegetables. Flower salad anyone? You probably already knew you could eat dandelions, and if you did not know, Continue reading “Eat Your Flowers”

January 26, 2019March 8, 2019

Sweet Potato Breakfast Custard

This custard is nutrient dense, delicious, and makes my children feel like they are eating pie for breakfast. It is my own version Continue reading “Sweet Potato Breakfast Custard”

November 14, 2018November 17, 2018

Sustainable Gift Ideas

Giving and recieving gifts is fun, but feeling like you are doing damage to the environment is not so fun. Here are some ideas that will satisfy both your desire to give and your conscience. These are also great gifts you can buy for yourself if you are striving for a more sustainable life.

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October 24, 2018December 17, 2018

Make Your Own Gummy Vitamins With Pastured Gelatin!

Making your own gummy vitamins may seem intimidating but it is actually super easy! And if you are going to go so far as to make your own gummies, why not go one step further and use the grass fed (also called pastured) beef gelatin?

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September 8, 2018January 5, 2019

How To Start Raising Laying Hens – It’s Easy! And the Benefits Are Awesome.

Having a few chickens in your backyard can be a great first step to creating a healthier lifestyle. Homegrown eggs laid by chickens who are free to eat insects, plants, and kitchen scraps (and supplemented with a non gmo feed when and if necessary) are so much better for you and your family than 90% of the eggs available at the store. Eggs of that quality will also cost you between 6 and 7 dollars a dozen, so there is much money to be saved by producing your own eggs.

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August 4, 2018September 13, 2018

Why Every Family Should Have A Farmer

Every Family Should Have A Farmer

Let me explain. I think it would be great if we could all just quit our jobs and grow food and focus on the simple things in life. However, I know that many people have no desire to grow food on their own and would much prefer that the food is grown by other people. There are, in fact, entire families in which not one person is interested in growing food. That is ok with me! I believe we all have our own giftings which we can use to bless others, and not everyone is a gardener. I can’t play the violin, I am not an engineer, and I cannot paint a beautiful landscape. I am so happy there are others that have the skill and passion to do a variety of things well. The world is such a rich place because of the differences between us.

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August 4, 2018September 15, 2018

My 12 Basic Rules For Eating Healthy

Trying to eat healthy today can feel like navigating a labyrinth. Not only does what is accepted as “Healthy” seem to change from one day to the next, but our increased reliance on industrialized farm models has led to our food being produced in ways that are not appetizing at all. Maybe you have seen one of the increasing number of documentaries about food that has been released recently and been left feeling overwhelmed, thinking, what is actually ok to eat?

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August 2, 2018September 13, 2018

10 Yummy and Nutritious Things To Add To Your Yogurt

Plain yogurt can get a little boring, but it is a great base for all sorts of stir in ideas. First off, start with a high quality yogurt. I use raw pastured milk to make my own. If you don’t have that option use organic milk. Making your own yogurt might sound tricky but it is actually super simple.

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August 2, 2018June 22, 2019

6 Reasons To Grow Your Own Food

There are so many reasons to grow your own food. How about a short list of only 6?
6 good reasons is probably enough reasons to do anything, assuming it is ethical and legal, which growing your own food is. Consider those two bonus reasons.

Category: Health

Food For Mood

Eat Your Flowers

Sweet Potato Breakfast Custard

Sustainable Gift Ideas

Giving and recieving gifts is fun, but feeling like you are doing damage to the environment is not so fun. Here are some ideas that will satisfy both your desire to give and your conscience. These are also great gifts you can buy for yourself if you are striving for a more sustainable life.

Make Your Own Gummy Vitamins With Pastured Gelatin!

Making your own gummy vitamins may seem intimidating but it is actually super easy! And if you are going to go so far as to make your own gummies, why not go one step further and use the grass fed (also called pastured) beef gelatin?

How To Start Raising Laying Hens – It’s Easy! And the Benefits Are Awesome.

Why Every Family Should Have A Farmer

My 12 Basic Rules For Eating Healthy

10 Yummy and Nutritious Things To Add To Your Yogurt

6 Reasons To Grow Your Own Food

There are so many reasons to grow your own food. How about a short list of only 6?
6 good reasons is probably enough reasons to do anything, assuming it is ethical and legal, which growing your own food is. Consider those two bonus reasons.

Save Money

Produce can be expensive, especially high quality produce grown Continue reading “6 Reasons To Grow Your Own Food”

Giving and recieving gifts is fun, but feeling like you are doing damage to the environment is not so fun. Here are some ideas that will satisfy both your desire to give and your conscience. These are also great gifts you can buy for yourself if you are striving for a more sustainable life.

Making your own gummy vitamins may seem intimidating but it is actually super easy! And if you are going to go so far as to make your own gummies, why not go one step further and use the grass fed (also called pastured) beef gelatin?

There are so many reasons to grow your own food. How about a short list of only 6? 6 good reasons is probably enough reasons to do anything, assuming it is ethical and legal, which growing your own food is. Consider those two bonus reasons.

Save Money

Produce can be expensive, especially high quality produce grown Continue reading “6 Reasons To Grow Your Own Food”

There are so many reasons to grow your own food. How about a short list of only 6?
6 good reasons is probably enough reasons to do anything, assuming it is ethical and legal, which growing your own food is. Consider those two bonus reasons.