Bioengineered Foods · Clean Living · MAHA

The Insanity Of Those Opposing Make America Healthy Again

Social media is interesting, especially when what you see is pushed onto you. Like many people, I have double accounts on Facebook and Instagram (keeping my personal separate from my business side). What the companies push can be the opposite. On my Trail Cooking Instagram account, I only post business photos - hiking, the outdoors,… Continue reading The Insanity Of Those Opposing Make America Healthy Again

Clean Living · Herbalism · Homesteading · MAHA

Removing Toxins: Why I Quit Dying My Hair

I loved dying my hair. The first time I did it, I was maybe 13, and I always had loud, proud hair through high school. Bright hair wasn't as standard in the late 80s and early 90s as it is today, so I stood out. Just getting the hair dyes was hard enough. Not like… Continue reading Removing Toxins: Why I Quit Dying My Hair

DIY · Gardening · Herbalism · Urban Homesteading · Wildcrafting

Preserving Chamomile For Tea

Last week, I popped into the food co-op closest to us and browsed the bulk-dried herbs and spices. As I walked by, I saw a jar of Chamomile and gasped—$29.99 a pound! The bulk bins are often sourced from Frontier Co-op, a very ethical and real cooperative. For example, you can buy their products in… Continue reading Preserving Chamomile For Tea

Gardening · Herbalism · Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

How To Grow And Make Paprika

Paprika is a spice that isn't used enough these days. In the mid-century decades, it was the go-to garnishment for your meals. Deviled Eggs without a sprinkle of the orange-red delight? What kind of heathen are you? Of course, back in the 1930s to 70s, it was cutting edge to use paprika. Food wasn't quite… Continue reading How To Grow And Make Paprika

crafts · DIY · Essential Oils

Snickerdoodle Cookie Room Spray

It's Fall, and that calls for warm aromas. All the good smells without the calories or carbs to tempt you 😉 Snickerdoodle cookies are so good, not going to lie, but all I need is the smell to be satisfied. It's time to get out your essential oil treasure chest and mix. Snickerdoodle Cookie Room… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Cookie Room Spray