Essential oils have been a hot topic for quite a while now. But what exactly are they? And are all brands just as good as…
Why God Takes Away to Help Us Grow
A few weeks ago, I planted zucchini seeds in my garden. I tended to them, watered them and watched as the little seedlings soon began…
4 Fun and Simple Spring Activities with Kids
Just as soon as the frigid winter leaves us and spring flowers bloom, my kids and I are rearing to get outdoors and into nature!…
Benefits of Ginger and Ways to Use the Spice
Ginger is a commonly used spice that adds great flavor to any dish. It can be used in all forms; fresh, dried, powdered, even as…
How to Make a Tincture
What on earth is a tincture? It’s a strange sounding word that means soaking an herb/plant/weed in ethanol to extract the medicinal properties. The mixture…
How to Create a Sourdough Starter
If you have been in the “crunchy community” for any amount of time, chances are you know someone who makes their own sourdough. Sourdough is…
Gideon: God Calls the Things That “Aren’t”
If there was ever a superlative for least likely to be a warrior, Gideon would have won it. When you hear about Gideon in the…
How to Make Crockpot Bone Broth
Bone broth is a nutrient dense food that is a staple in any traditional food diet. The broth is easy to make and even easier…
3 Useful Weeds Growing Right in Your Backyard
“Weeds are no good”- is we have always been told. You have fought the good fight against them to grow beautiful grass. You have maybe…
How to Create a Tea Garden
I love drinking hot tea because it is incredibly relaxing, soothing, and nutritious. Anybody else with me? I have been drinking herbal teas for years…