The art and science of root cellaring – that is, a structure built below ground to preserve foods over the long winter months – was vital to survival in the …

Strangely, potatoes often seem to get overlooked when it comes to growing a vegetable garden. Apparently, some are under the impression that there’s really no reason to grow them as …

Dry skin can easily become itchy and uncomfortable, but there’s no need to suffer in silence. Lotion bars are an easy and portable way to nourish your skin, without the …

Garlic has been used in cooking as well as medicinally all over the world for thousands of years. It gives a great kick to many types of dishes, and to …

For someone that doesn’t wear a lot of makeup, I do like for my lips to have a dash of color. I’m not a fan of those heavy, waxy lip …

Image Credit: Jeppestown @ Flickr Olive oil is one of the most popular foods around, thanks in part to the well-publicized health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and its ability …

Starting your garden plants from seeds indoors can be an enjoyable project for any gardener. While it’s possible to grow a productive vegetable garden by purchasing plants that were already …

You would think that a product that goes into your mouth multiple times per day would be entirely safe and free of questionable ingredients. Unfortunately, after generations of use and …

Commercial cosmetics are laden with toxins. Some common ingredients found in commercial cosmetics include BHA and BHT, as well as formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and heavy metals. These toxins can easily get …

Tea tree oil is one of the most extensively researched of all essential oils. Produced from a shrub-like tree known as Melaleuca in Australia, according to the University of Sydney, …