We don't have to wait for the government to make changes our world needs. We can make changes in our lives that will help the problems of the world. If enough of us do that it will amount to big change. Some examples: Work at home if possible. Less cars on the road, less pollution.Homeschool… Continue reading Vintage Telephone Art and Thoughts of the Day
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Maximize Your Food Security by Planting Sprouted Potatoes
In the current times of food shortages, a great way to have a little food security is to plant potatoes. If you happen to have any potatoes from the grocery store that have sprouted, they can be planted. You can even cut the potatoes to where each piece has at least one sprout on each… Continue reading Maximize Your Food Security by Planting Sprouted Potatoes
Earth Day – Save The Soil – Inspirational Videos
We may think there is nothing we can do about the climate crisis but if we all did small things it would add up to hopefully save Earth. There are many things we can do, and many are small easy things. If we all contribute as a collective, maybe we can make a difference. If… Continue reading Earth Day – Save The Soil – Inspirational Videos
Jerusalem Artichoke, An Abundant, Beautiful and Delicious Survival Plant
With the current events that we all know and the food shortages, I thought I would tell you about Jerusalem artichokes, a sunflower that has edible tubers. I had heard about them last year and decided it would be a great addition to my food forest (Food Forest Gardening). So I bought 10 tubers from… Continue reading Jerusalem Artichoke, An Abundant, Beautiful and Delicious Survival Plant
Food Forest Notes: Apple Tree From Seed Planted / Compost Boxes Extending Flower Beds / Wind Storm, Pine Branches and Paths
I planted my little apple tree that I started from seed last year. About a week of increasing hours on the porch to adjust it to the weather. I've read that when you start apple trees from seed you never know what kind of apple you will get because the seeds are not true to… Continue reading Food Forest Notes: Apple Tree From Seed Planted / Compost Boxes Extending Flower Beds / Wind Storm, Pine Branches and Paths
How to Make Wool Dryer Balls From an Old Sweater
$30 Reselling Thrift Haul: Boho, Floral Dresses, Plus Clothing, Bras, Pearl Snap Western, Italian Boots, Snowboard Boots, Camo Pants, Torrid and More!
This thrift haul comes from a local Thrift Store in Tacoma WA called Thrift City. If you shop with them for clothing and shoes and spend a minimum of $20 during the week, they write on your receipt that you will get 75% off clothing and shoes if you come back that Sunday. My daughter… Continue reading $30 Reselling Thrift Haul: Boho, Floral Dresses, Plus Clothing, Bras, Pearl Snap Western, Italian Boots, Snowboard Boots, Camo Pants, Torrid and More!
My Most Recent Thrift Haul for Reselling
Hi all! This is a subject I've been wanting to write about for a while now. The biggest reason for not doing it yet is that I've been very busy reselling. I quit my 9 to 5 last May and have been working very hard to make ends meet; seems there's been no time to… Continue reading My Most Recent Thrift Haul for Reselling
I have a dream…
I have a dream of a world without boundaries, without money, without leaders… I have a dream of a world where we are all allowed to pursue our talents, our passions, cultivate what we are truly good at and where every talent receives its due respect. Where someone who is good at building houses is… Continue reading I have a dream…
DIY Dress to Boho Bag
Kids grow out of their clothes so fast. Usually, they get donated, given to someone we know or, if craftiness calls, turned into something new! This cute, no sew, boho bag was upcycled from a dress my daughter had out grown. It was a fun project and she loves letting people know we made it… Continue reading DIY Dress to Boho Bag
Mouthwatering Plum Crisp Recipe | Easy Homemade Dessert
The plums are ripe on my Damson blue plum fruit trees. So yesterday I made plum crisp; it was so good, I'm ashamed to say I had thirds. I am making another pan today so I can share with my dad. Filling: 4 cups cut-up plums 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 tsp… Continue reading Mouthwatering Plum Crisp Recipe | Easy Homemade Dessert
How Much Land Is Needed To Grow A Permaculture Food Forest?
Growing your own food means that you will always know what you are eating, where the food has come from, and that the produce is toxin-free! These days there are so many ways that you can grow your own produce, from caring for a few small pots on your balcony to running a farm or… Continue reading How Much Land Is Needed To Grow A Permaculture Food Forest?
Tips for Sourcing New Plants For Your Garden in a Sustainable Way
Now, while the summer season is in full swing, you should be making plans for your garden over the months to come. You might be thinking about ordering trees and shrubs to plant over the dormant period, buying seeds for winter cover crops, or even buying seeds in for next year. But while you may… Continue reading Tips for Sourcing New Plants For Your Garden in a Sustainable Way
Trees of Life
The trees need me and youTrees of Life Food Forest Gardening Food Forest Update: Tomato Plants from Slices, Herb Cuttings, Potato Plants from Potatoes and More! How to Recycle Cardboard Bealtaine Cottage, An Inspiration For A Healthier World Food Forest #1
How to Recycle Cardboard
Make cute shelves out of cardboard for your home AND help the earth by recycling. You save money, you save an item from the landfill and when you are finished with the shelves, they will compost.
I have written a blog regarding the importance of recycling previously. In this blog, I find it necessary to share some ideas related to recycling different things. So today, I will start with the concept of recycling cardboard boxes.
Cardboard boxes are a big part of our daily life. Whenever we shop for toys, electronics, etcetera, we get them. Be it big or small in some form or the other we get hold of it in our shopping. What we usually do is throw them away.
Two years back, this idea came to my mind that typically these cardboard boxes are firm, so why don’t I use them as a shelf. It was the time when I got hold of few cardboard boxes altogether. So I started working on the implementation of my idea, and it worked. They turned out to be great shelves.
So here is the method how…
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Food Forest #1
I’ve always wanted to grow my own food. While experimenting with and learning how to grow the gateway veggies like tomatoes, carrots, and herbs I came across the concept of “food forests”. Let’s briefly brush over what a food forest is, before I share my list of plants, cost and time involved, and a few… Continue reading Food Forest #1
Nasturtium: Easy-to-Grow Edible Flowers with Benefits for Hair Growth
This is the Nasturtium I'm growing this year. I don't remember the name of the variety, I just picked out a packet at the store that looked pretty. They mound rather than vine. They are so easy to grow. Just plant the seeds in the garden, keep the soil moist and watch them grow. I… Continue reading Nasturtium: Easy-to-Grow Edible Flowers with Benefits for Hair Growth
How I Created Raised Garden Beds For Free
Before the pandemic hit, I only had a 4x4' garden bed. I was laid off from my job and concerned about food shortages so wanted to start growing a larger garden. I also had health in mind, wanting to grow herbs and produce. In the past I studied herbs and knew many of them have… Continue reading How I Created Raised Garden Beds For Free
Bealtaine Cottage, An Inspiration For A Healthier World
Yesterday on Youtube I found a very inspiring woman that lives in Ireland. Sixteen years ago she purchased a large piece of property that was all grassy field. She purchased this property to prove to people what one woman can do to help the earth's health. She was not happy that Ireland was taking down… Continue reading Bealtaine Cottage, An Inspiration For A Healthier World
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