Can you trust your municipal water source to filter out pesticides from tap water? It's not likely. Just last week, a team of chemists and engineers at USGS and the University of Iowa found neonicotinoids in treated and filtered drinking...
For most living in the United States, washed, refrigerated eggs are the norm and are actually considered safer by most people. What if I told you that's not how most of the world does it? What if I told...
Every Gardener knows the struggle of weeds invading their herbs, fruits, and veggies in their gardens. If you are using sprays to kill weeds, it's important to know the damage herbicides actually cause. While most modern herbicides are designed...
Something I miss very much on my mountain here in Acapulco is the presence of a winter. Many consider coming from a cold temperate climate to be rough, but in all honesty after living in the subtropics for a...
You've heard how great cast-iron cookware is, but you may also know that you're not able to just toss it in the dishwasher, either. Hopefully you didn't have to learn this the hard way, like my mother did. Properly cleaning and...
Do you let your kids play with fire? For most Americans, child safety means keeping kids far away from anything sharper than a nerf ball. However, you might be surprised to learn that not all countries treat their children like delicate...
Have you ever heard that tomato leaves are poisonous!? What if I told you they not only aren't poisonous but that they're actually really tasty and medicinal! Like all vegetables, they contain alkaloids that help defend against overgrazing, but...
Our government is once again on the brink of a potential war, with missiles being fired at military targets in Syria. There’s a real possibility that other nations (North Korea, Russia, etc.) get involved and we end up...
The 16th annual World Naked Gardening Day is coming up soon! Yes, #nakedgardeningday is a thing. You may now be wondering, why would anybody want to garden naked? Outside of skinny-dipping, gardening ranks as the top activity that people are willing to...
If you and your family are opting for a healthier life we have a cool project you can do alone or with the whole family! Typical dyes that you buy from the grocery store are riddled with chemicals, a...
If you live where winter temperatures are well below freezing, a greenhouse allows you to grow plants year-round. You can plant cool-weather fall and winter crops inside the greenhouse, such as lettuce or broccoli. All greenhouses have similar uses,...
In.gredients is a plastic-free based grocery store up in Austin, TX. This zero waste market is making waves in hopes for a more sustainable tomorrow. This grocery store allows the use of mason jars and other reusable Tupperware to...