Businesses in TN Padlocked for Selling CBD Gummies
Folks in Tennessee are in uproar over the forced closings of 23 businesses by law enforcement, for the sale of gummies containing CBD, or Cannabidiol. The police chief and other county officials organized a months-long sting, called ‘Operation Candy Crush‘. Specifically, they were concerned about these products being illegal, unsafe, and potentially marketed to minors. […]
How, When, and WHY to Prune Your Fruit Trees
Did you know the ideal time to prune your fruit trees is in mid- to late winter, before the sap starts to “wake up” from the roots and flows back into the branches? If the tree’s already been pruned when it starts to form buds for Spring, that means all the energy in the roots […]
The One Thing to Invest In For a Successful Garden
It’s Winter, and many of us are starting to plan our Spring gardens. When funds are limited, however–you may constantly be asking yourself, “What’s the best thing to invest in?” Should you shell out for concrete blocks to build raised beds, or spend money on creating a drip irrigation system? Is a greenhouse worth the […]
Mutual Respect Comes From Authentic Communication: Unschooling
This article is Part 5 in a series called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please also find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4… On any given day, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with your child in a mutually respectful way, and clear, two-way communication is key. As renowned researchers Adele […]
What to Do in Your Garden in January
It’s the middle of winter, but you’re a gardener all the time. Well, maybe you want to be. So what can you do in your garden in January? There’s actually lots of prep work you can get out of the way now, to ensure better yields in the Spring. Depending on your location, you may […]
Official Statement on Kratom Inspires Hope
What if you could simply drink an herbal tea that would work as well if not better than your average prescription pain medication? Would you be interested in learning more about it? That’s the attitude of many people across America, who have successfully used this herb. Kratom is an herbal, plant-based substance that can not only […]
How to Stay Well During “Flu Season” (There’s No Such Thing)
It’s that time of year again, when everybody seems to be coming down with a something and “flu season” is always named the culprit. You’re afraid to leave your house, everybody’s carrying hand sanitizer with them, and you can’t seem to navigate the grocery store without getting coughed on. There’s ads for flu shots everywhere. So […]
Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw it away. Gift wrap is something I usually skip, for so many reasons. It costs money, and I’d rather not do that It’s made from trees, and printed with toxic […]
How to Grow Sweet Potato Vine Plants
Sweet potato vine plants are a garden delight, whether you’re growing it as an ornamental or a food crop. It’s easy to grow, nearly pest-free, and looks beautiful most of the year. Sweet potato vine can take the intense heat of Southern summers, and may even survive a cold snap. Even better, you can eat […]
DIY Chicken Feed Recipe: Better, Cheaper Eggs
One thing you’ll learn quickly when you start keeping laying hens, is that no egg comes for free! What your flock eats directly correlates into the quality and quantity of eggs they’ll produce for you. I want to take good care of my hens without breaking the bank on them–so our quest for top-notch feed […]
Food Freedom? Do Unschooling Kids Eat Whatever They Want?
Unschooling goes beyond education and learning–it bleeds over into every area of your life, eventually. So what does it look like to be unschooling food? For many unschoolers, this means what you think it means–kids are given the freedom to eat whatever they want. Many of you may now be picturing ice cream for every […]
Little Dictators & Extreme Stress: The Flip-side of Parents Controlling Children & Deschooling
This article is Part 4 in a series called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please also find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 When I first heard of unschooling, I was coming from the typical parenting paradigm, in which the parents are in charge and dole out discipline and punishment. For many of us, this […]