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Knowle Cottage

When they were tiny it was easier, they would all get dumped in, washed and dried in the parlour in front of the range. When they got older and developed sensibilities they bathed in the scullery.

What is Going on in Your Gut? Your Second Brain, Bacteria, and Your Health

Bacteria. For many, that word conjures up images of invasive, invisible monsters that hang out in dirty places and look for opportunities to make us sick. The truth is less scary – and quite interesting.

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EWG Releases 2014 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists

Figuring out what to eat when you’re broke can be fraught with nutritional landmines. It’s expensive to eat strictly organic. Add this excellent tool to your bag of tricks in seeking out the healthiest, most nourishing food available within your budget.

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31 Ways to Help Kids Trade Screens for Streams

“Go outside and play” were words rarely spoken in our home growing up. “Come inside and eat” was the usual echo […]

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5 Fertilizers You Can Grow

There are many options for feeding your plants in a crash… start with these 5 fertilizers you can grow yourself and you’ll be on the path to grid-down survival gardening.

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DIY: Make Your Own Biodiesel

The current world is at it’s peak as far as consumption is concerned. With our finite resources, it’s time we begin exploring alternatives.

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5 Toxic Chemicals Hiding in Your Deodorant

Since our skin is our largest organ, we need to take measures to ensure that what we put on it is as natural as possible. Here are five harmful chemicals found in deodorant that can play a part in the diminishment of our health.

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Food For Thought

As with all things related to preparation, it is wise to have a plan before you need it.

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Juice For a Natural Energy Boost

I constantly struggle with having enough energy to get everything done. Instead of loading myself up with coffee all day, I am taking a healthier approach and started giving my body what it really needs – natural vitamins and nutrients.

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Book Review: The Pantry Primer: How To Build A One Year Food Supply In Three Months

Very rarely does a book cross my path and jolts me into action. Read more on how the book strikes at the heart of unveiling the corrupt foods in our food sources, how to eat healthier, more simply and saving money at the same time.

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Five Eco Friendly Alternatives For Emergency Preparedness

Are you ready for the first 72 hours of an emergency or natural disaster? If an unforeseen event should happen, sustainable and reusable supplies are great tools for you and your family. Here are several eco-friendly and health conscious ways to prepare for the possibility of an emergency.

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Skills: A Gear Weight-Loss Program

Imagine, you’ve got 5 minutes to get out. Immediately you realize the weight of your bag alone will make your journey impossible.

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