Magnesium is an important element needed by our bodies, yet most people have no idea they suffer from a magnesium deficiency. Magnesium helps the body regulate calcium, potassium, and sodium. …
Everyone knows that the freezer is ideal for storing chilled treats, meats, and casseroles, but this useful kitchen appliance is great for keeping many other items too. Plus, a freezer, …
Even if you don’t drink wine all that often, those empty wine bottles can stack up quickly. While you could recycle them, why not repurpose instead? Thankfully, they’re the perfect …
Other than Charlotte, that intelligent, graceful spider that spun a web to save Wilbur the pig in “Charlotte’s Web,” spiders are something that most of us don’t want to have …
It’s hard to believe that fall is just around the corner- weren’t we just celebrating the New Year? It certainly seems that way, but the reality is, soon those annuals …
Highly prized for its nutrient-dense food and powerful medicinal properties, the elderberry plant (Sambucus) has been cultivated by humans since prehistory. When setting out to forage for wild edible plants …
I’m always looking for ways to save money, so when I stumbled across this cool tutorial on Zero Waste Chef about using horse chestnuts (or conkers) to make laundry soap …
Planting perennials in the fall is a simple way to enjoy a larger, more stunning garden next spring. While you’re probably more accustomed to planting in spring, autumn is another …
We’ve written about the dangers of many store-bought household cleaning products – most are loaded with harmful chemicals. In fact, the average household contains some 62 toxic chemicals,as environmental experts …
I know I can’t start my day without my cup of coffee. Besides tasting great and being a great pick me up, the caffeine in coffee is a wonderful beauty …