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Plantain: The Pharmacy in the Sidewalks Every spring, summer, and fall you can find this little plant right there in the cracks of the sidewalk, mixed in with the dandelions and somehow always staying alive no matter how many times it gets stepped on. Those are the Plantains, both the …

18 Ingenious DIY Compost Bin Ideas Composting is a simple way to add nutrient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It’s also free, easy to make and good for the environment. There are lots of good reasons to compost. Save money, save resources, improve your soil …

15 Creative Ways to Reuse and Upcycle Milk Jugs Are you are looking for new craft ideas? Do you want to try upcycling to save money? How about recycling those plastic bottles instead of throwing them away? Get with the kids and see which of the ideas shown here are ones …

How to Wash and Whiten Yellowed Pillows Just picture yourself folding your laundry and moving over to your pillow sheets. As you start to slip the pillowcase on, you notice something. Are those yellow stains on your favorite pillow? Yuck! It’s never a good feeling to think that the things …

8 Natural Ways to Bust a Headache Headaches can bring any pleasant and productive day to a screeching halt. For many, headaches come as often as multiple times per week, and from chronic pain to slight tension, they have the power to negatively affect one’s quality of life. Many factors …

8 Wild Teas Every Survivalist Should Know  Most people think of a cup of tea as a soothing luxury, not as a tool for survival, but hot tea provides hydration, warmth, and often medicinal or nutritional value. Boiling and adding natural flavor to lake water is a good way to …

10 Foods Your Chickens Should Never Eat Chickens can virtually eat anything, or so it seems. They’ll eat whatever you give them, and, despite rumors, chickens are not vegetarians. They’ll eat meat off of carcasses and bones without any qualms. Most people feed their chickens whatever they have laying around …

10 Signs Of Gluten Intolerance You Should Stop Ignoring Gluten intolerance is more common now than ever before. Gluten intolerance is a manageable condition, but people wait years to be diagnosed. Other people have the warning signs of gluten intolerance, but they never seek a diagnosis. People treat the symptoms …

20 Budget Curb Appeal Ideas Anyone Can Do If you are looking to sell your home or just give your home a bit more curb appeal then this is the article for you. You need your home’s curb appeal to make a great first impression to everyone, including potential home buyers. …

9 Natural Home Remedies for Effective Scar Removal Scars can be bothersome and embarrassing. Depending on the location of the scar, having one might make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Acne scars are one of the most common types of scars, but you might also have scars from previous …

9 Natural Methods To Stop Acid Reflux In Its Tracks Acid reflux is painful, frustrating and debilitating at times. Millions of people suffer every day, potentially leading to other health problems. Acid reflux leads to heartburn and extra burping. At times, the pain can be so severe; you might feel …

How to Make Your Own Mead + Easy Recipes to Try Are you interested in learning how to make your own mead? It’s not as complicated as one might think, and it can be quite a fun learning experience! Mead is a fermented honey and water mixture that some refer …