Health & Wellness

Most weeks I try to do one week meal preparation day. This helps me move forward and have time for other things (like taking care of 6 kids!). Swedish meatballs can be a good recipe to feed anyone wit...

Avoiding harmful additives Another important health benefit of homemade tomato paste is the absence of preservatives, stabilizers and other additives commonly found in store-bought varieties. These sy...

In our modern American diet, we are told that salt is bad and we should avoid it at all costs. But the truth is that he is not the villain that he often appears to be! Turns out it actually is very us...

How to identify rabbit smoke in the wild As a bio-regional herbalist, one of the most rewarding parts of my journey has been learning how to recognize and identify the plants that grow naturally aroun...

I have written quite a few articles on natural hair care over the years. Recipes as a nourishing conditioner and herbal hair treatments for healthier hair. However, healthy hair starts with a healthy ...

This August, I traveled to rural Minnesota to visit one of our local farm partners. Luckily for me, there was a break from last week's high humidity and peak mosquito activity, which made for a co...

Featured article Video Contest 2022 In 2009, we ran our first video contest, and with the growing interest in short form videos, we thought 2022 would be the perfect time to bring it back! We want to ...

Benefits of making tomato paste at home Making my own homemade tomato paste offers distinct advantages over store-bought. The main benefit is control over the quality and freshness of the ingredients....

Most people know what it's like to experience stress. It can feel like a tight knot in your chest, a constant buzzing in your mind, or a weight pressing down on your shoulders. Stress can make you...