Natural Living

[T]here are those moments in our lives when everything changes and we know we’ll never be the same — without a doubt one of those moments for me happened after reading Surviving Off Off-Grid, by Michael Bunker. Unlike any other book on the subject, the historical facts laid out in the book combined with a Biblical perspective and practical tips for …

[C]an we become too frugal…too self-sufficient? Is it possible, as one reader commented, to get trapped in the “you can do it all” mentality like the generation before us did with the “you can have it all” mentality? If only there was a simple yes or no answer. Many of us, when we hear or read …

[F]or some of us depression can be seasonal (SAD), or associated with the weather, loss, or sad memories of major life events. For others, it may have nothing to do with anything, you just know that out-of-control, spiraling feeling is coming on and there appears to be nothing you can do to stop it. Would you agree …

With all of the labels being tossed around these days — organic, sustainable, fair-trade, eco friendly, 100% natural, Non-GMO — it can be confusing and difficult to know which one’s the “right” one. What does it all mean anyway? For my family and I, it’s all about the simple and supporting the individual. I’m sure …

Many of us live in ultra-modern urban and suburban areas where we rarely have to worry about the loss of power. But for a moment, let’s pretend that we live off-grid. Sometimes I forget that civilization as a whole has survived for thousands and thousands of years without electricity — nonetheless, due to our dependence on the power-grid and swanky corporations that support …

Through the years I have sold and purchased at many local consignment shops. I have picked up a few tips and tricks along the way — all the while, learning how to maximize my income potential! There are definitely things that don’t work, but if you’re willing to pay attention to the things that do…there’s a chance …