by chris
Dandelion is just a weed to some, but savvy foragers know how to use it for free food and medicine. We'll share how, plus tips to get rid of excess plants. What does Dandelion Mean? The name of Common Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, translates to dent-de-lion in French, meaning “the lion's tooth.” It is also known […]
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by chris
Over the years I have come across leadership principles, through experience, in books and in advice from trusted mentors and peers. As a leader mentoring staff and guiding new leaders, I haven't found one spot that provides a summary of key concepts. This “leadership 101” blog is a way of providing those key concepts. I […]
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by chris
This easy rye bread recipe makes a delicious loaf of bread with a tender crumb. The flavor is mild – great for sandwiches, toast, or butter and jam. Betty’s Buttermilk Rye Bread The recipe came from my neighbor, Betty. Betty and her husband have been together for over 50 years, and have a nice garden […]
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by chris
A portable clothes washer is great for RV camping, apartments, dorms, condos – anywhere you don't have a ton of space. Manual clothes washers also save on electricity and are great for emergency situations. I put four of the most popular portable washers to the test at our off grid home, and share the results […]
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There's never better a better time to learn how to safely preserve food at home. Home food preservation helps you stock up and save money, whether you're growing your own food or buying in bulk. It adds variety to meals, and the flavor of home preserved foods can knock the socks off of most commercial […]
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Whether you're dealing with delayed onset muscle soreness after workouts (and work) or sore muscles for “no reason at all”, something's going on in your body to make you uncomfortable. In this post, we'll talk about common causes of sore muscles and how to get rid of the ache, including topical treatments, essential oils and […]
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