It Is Important to Talk About Self Defense…

"In the fall of 2000, a teenage girl named Wendy (her name has been changed to protect her identity) was riding on a bus with her church band. The bus stopped at a mall, and Wendy got out to use the restroom. As is the case in may malls, the public bathroom was located far from regular foot traffic, through a steel door and down a lonely hallway. Wendy waled down this corridor and found the restroom. As she exited the room into the long hallway, a man grabbed her from behind, his huge arms wrapping around her body. Before she could even think, Wendy twisted in place, sending back one elbow and then the other, striking him in the face. Startled, her attacker let go. Wendy spun around and, as blood poured from her attacker's nose, she punched hi one more time and then ran. Wendy wasn't just a member of her church band. She was also a student of Krav Maga." ~ Complete Krav Maga, Darren Levine, John Whitman

The Simple, 7-Ingredient Compost Tea That Will Revolutionize Your Garden

Written by: Trent Rhode   Earth, by its very nature, is in a partnership with microbes of all kinds. From the deepest seas, to the highest mountains, microbes such as bacteria, yeast and fungi are a key part of our planet’s ecosystems, performing vital functions like making nutrients bio-available to plants and animals, and helping …

DIY Natural All Purpose Cleaning Spray

4 oz Witch Hazel 4 oz White Vinegar 7 oz Water 2 tbsp Castile Soap 2 tsp Washing Soda 50-70 drops of Essential Oil (such as: lemon, orange, pink grapefruit, rosemary, tea tree, eucalyptus, peppermint, and/or lavender) Put your washing soda, essential oils and castile soap in the bottom of a 16 oz + spray …

A Victory Garden Layout

Add a little square foot gardening philosophy to this summer vegetable garden layout and this could really work well!

DIY Seed Tape: The Fast, Easy Project That Saves Time And Money

Written by: Jacki Andre I don’t know who invented seed tape, but that person deserves a gold star. If you’re not familiar with it, seed tape is tissue-thin biodegradable paper, usually about an inch wide, that has seeds embedded in it. There are several benefits to using seed tape: The seeds are optimally spaced for …

The Cheap Mini-Greenhouse That Makes Seed-Starting Easier

Written by: Jacki Andre As a gardening blogger and writer, I probably shouldn’t admit this, but I don’t start seeds indoors. Living in zone 3, I should start most seeds in March or April. But April is always extremely busy at my day job, with lots of stress and long hours. Typically, I forget to …

Yummy Honey Popcorn Balls!!!

All Hallows Eve is upon us. Time to make popcorn balls! 5 cups Popped Popcorn 1/2 cup Honey 1/4 cup Sugar 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 tbsp Butter (plus more butter for your hands) Directions Place popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a large sauce pan, combine honey, sugar, salt and …

4 Ingredient Fool-Proof Natural Caramel Apples

Ingredients 1 cup Honey 1 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 8 Pink Lady or Granny Smith Apples Tools 8 Sticks (carved into a point) or Wooden Dowels Candy Thermometer Waxed Paper Heavy-bottomed Sauce Pan Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula Wash apples and skewer, stem side, with a stick or dowel and place into …