Raising chickens at home. What you need to know before getting started. From a farmer who loves her chickens.

Want Backyard Chickens? Here Are 3 Things You Need to Know First!

I never knew I would fall in love with chickens. Look at them. You’ve got to admit they are a little freaky. They’re twitchy, spastic and let’s be honest – they are tiny feathered velociraptors. Imagine my surprise when I realized how hard I had fallen for these pea-brained birds. I’m well on my way […]

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Totally Normal Foods That Help Digestion, Maintain Gut Health and Reduce Food Cravings

Nobody wants to think about heartburn, stomach pain or bloating after eating but #lifehappens and when it does, we want to get better fast and naturally, just like we help our kids get over a stomach bug or diarrhea with whole foods. We try our best, don’t we, moms? We want to eat the perfect

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Add Asian flavors to your meals to make them exciting and delicious. Easy recipes and tips for everyone to try at home.

Asian Ingredients and Cooking Techniques to Spice Up Your Everyday Meals

Chinese restaurants have been popular for decades, and in this century Indian, Japanese, and Thai restaurants are found even in many small middle-American towns. We like Asian food, but how many of us cook it at home? Maybe you’ve felt intimidated by recipes with exotic ingredients you’ve never used before. Maybe you’re afraid to toss

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Taco Quinoa Chili

Vegetarian Taco Quinoa Chili Recipe (for Instant Pot too!)

My husband will tell you he’s not a picky eater, but don’t believe a word of it. Even now that I’ve convinced him real food is good for us, there are foods he won’t touch. He doesn’t like cucumbers, Brussels sprouts, beets, sweet potatoes or any other mushy orange vegetable, and quinoa. Until now. Apparently

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Easy guide to starting a garden using items from you pantry. The benefits of gardening - save money, healthier food and peace. I need to start this today!

How do you start a garden without really trying? Plant Your Pantry!

Starting a garden can be easy and affordable. Nicky Schauder shares how to start today by using items you already have in your kitchen. Whether you have a larger garden or simply grow vegetables and herbs in containers you can follow these easy gardening tips for planting your pantry and you’ll be harvesting fresh food

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