The internet is full of beauty advice, some of it good, some of it utter rubbish. Even if you are careful not to damage your precious tresses, there are still some common practices that lead to a stressed, damaged mop. The following is a list of ten common hair care no-no’s, and their alternatives. 1. […]

Growing your own herbs can be a family project that adds nutrition and beauty to your meals. The homes of our ancestors traditionally included a “kitchen garden” and we would do well to follow their example.  Gardening can be such a great way to relax and let off steam, but many people are put off […]

The responsibility of caring for a handicapped family member is never an easy one. But I confess that I never thought about the issue of staying active and fit when handicapped. Here is some great advice if, God forbid, this ever occurs in your life.  When caring for a loved one with a physical handicap, […]

When someone is suffering from depression, antidepressants are often the only treatment prescribed. But antidepressants have many dangerous side effects and risks, and many have proven to be almost ineffective. Here are some alternative suggestions for treating depression. 1. Exercise – Researchers are discovering that exercise can be as beneficial as anti-depressants in treating depression. […]

When you’re used to be active, and your movement slams to a sudden halt due to some blasted injury, healing becomes even harder. Being sedentery is healthy for no one yet there are times when we simply cannot move around. If that ever happens to you or a loved one, here is some excellent advice. […]

Lots of people TALK about being energy-reliant, but not many people take action. So this awesome article is not only valuable but fun and it certainly gives the rest of us a valuable perspective. 2007 was a stressful year for me and my wife. We were caught in the pace of the relentless city. My […]

Ample evidence tells us that the public school system is in trouble. I grew up in the school system, was a teacher and sent my kids to public schools so I'm not criticizing 'from the outside'. The number one alternative to this disturbing problem is home schooling and it's an idea whose time has come. […]

Modern moms are expected to be everything – great housewives, perfect mothers, strong career women, and loving wives, and living this many lives is really physically draining, and beyond the physical fatigue, the demands can lead to massive emotional stress and trauma. You do your best, and you are probably great at it, but the […]

If you have an allergy or intolerance for wheat, (probably my personal favorite food), you will be delighted to see these three unique and delicious recipes. Try them out and give us some feedback. We’d love to know how you like them. Wheat intolerance is the most common type of food intolerance. However, like other […]

It's that time of year to snuggle up in some flannel sheets and I put my organic cotton flannel sheets on my bed this week. There are such delightful bedding! So this great article about organic bedding is oh, so timely. Sleep is very important. Without it you can't do anything right, you look awful, […]