Tips to Reduce Chemicals in Your Food on your Journey to Cooking from Scratch
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Tips to Reduce Chemicals in Your Food on your Journey to Cooking from Scratch

As you begin your journey of learning to live a more natural and holistic life, you will be much more aware of what you put in and on your body. So many processed foods contain chemicals, additives, MSG, and so many more ingredients that you not only don’t want to digest, but are completely unnecessary….

Harvest Vegetable Soup ~ Recipe
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Harvest Vegetable Soup ~ Recipe

This versatile and forgiving soup is a great way to use up the abundant summer and fall produce on hand this time of year. You can add whatever herbs and vegetables you have available to create your own unique combinations – just be sure to allow enough time for whatever you add to fully cook…

Lessons Kids Can Learn from Gardening
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Lessons Kids Can Learn from Gardening

Kids can learn so much when they garden. Not just about the process of gardening either, but about life cycles, water conservation, tending to chores, following directions, and so much more. Gardening is such a well-rounded teaching tool not only for science, but also in life lessons. You will be surprised at just how much…

Start Using Companion Planting in Your Home Vegetable Garden
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Start Using Companion Planting in Your Home Vegetable Garden

This article is a guest post. If you are looking to maximize the available room you have in your yard or on your property, while at the same time promoting healthier plants through better soil and other means,companion planting is the way to go. Companion planting is a great way to combine various plants in…

Strawberry-Banana Granola Parfaits
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Strawberry-Banana Granola Parfaits

Strawberries and bananas together are such a classic combo, don’t you think? As we are heading into strawberry season, I have to share this yummy and healthy strawberry banana granola parfait recipe which is a great spring or summer breakfast treat, healthy dessert, or a treat to add to a special brunch! Prep time: 10…

3 Must-Know Vegetable Gardening Tips
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3 Must-Know Vegetable Gardening Tips

Few things in life compare to the simple pleasure of biting into a freshly picked tomato while it is still warm from the summer sun. When you grow your own vegetable garden, you can experience this little piece of heaven all season long. However, growing an abundant supply of fresh vegetables year after year takes…

Homestead, Kitchen or Potager Garden Inspiration ~ My Favorites!
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Homestead, Kitchen or Potager Garden Inspiration ~ My Favorites!

During the dead of winter and even early spring I need some garden inspiration and I think you do too! We have been talking quite a bit about Potager (kitchen) Gardens like what the differences are between a Potager (kitchen) garden and a regular garden and we also shared 4 tips on planning a productive…

10 Kid-Safe Ways to Remove Garden Pests
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10 Kid-Safe Ways to Remove Garden Pests

There are so many great things when it comes to gardening with kids. You can teach them science lessons and also many life lessons. But while gardening with the kids you want to take measures to also make sure they are safe. And removing pests from the garden can lead to some less than safe…