Homesteading

My Friend, the American Farmer

January 28, 2025 by Sage Edwards

I’ve spent extensive time over the last five years in Detroit, Michigan, living there for periods, and visiting family. I can safely say, while I love Detroit, it’s not for me to call home. However, despite knowing that I wouldn’t… [read]

Why Composting is the Most Important Thing You Can Do for the Environment

December 29, 2020 by Sage Edwards

I recently had a friend come to me and tell me she wanted to try a new eco-friendly toothpaste. She was interested in going zero waste with her oral care while supporting small business, and she wanted my help. This… [read]

Why are we showering so much?

November 3, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 3, 2020

Today’s concept of showering is relatively new. Only within the last 100 years have we become a society that showers on a near-daily basis. Around the world, some countries shower more than others, with Brazil reporting an average of 12… [read]

Minimalism – How to Change Your Life When Everything is a Mess

September 22, 2017 by Aska Barros
Last updated on: October 27, 2017

Sometimes it feels like our world is falling completely apart. We just don’t feel like we were born to succeed. We look around and wonder if anyone else feels like this big of a mess. Our money is scarce, our… [read]

DIY House Cleaning Recipes – Much Healthier, Much Cheaper!

August 7, 2017 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: August 6, 2017

The website, Statistic Brain, claims Americans spend an average of 42 dollars a month on cleaning supplies. That’s more than 500.00 a year! Unfortunately, many of the cleaning solutions Americans buy are filled with chemicals that are bad for their… [read]

Naturally Relieve a Dust Mite Allergy Without Medication

August 7, 2017 by James Hall
Last updated on: August 24, 2018

Dust mite allergies are one of the most common chronic conditions in the world. The World Health Organization estimates between 10-40% of people suffer from an allergy – and half of those may be allergic to dust mites. But what… [read]

Tiny Homes — The Biggest Life Hack

June 13, 2017 by Aska Barros
Last updated on: June 19, 2017

8 Reasons You’ll Never Want to Live in a Standard House Again If you had the freedom to do anything you wanted with your life, what would you do? Would you quit your job? Maybe buy your first home? Take… [read]