If you are like me, you probably have parts of your body that are never quite warm in winter, and often dry, from fabric rubbing against the skin constantly (sweater weather has some disadvantages). Fractionated coconut oil absorbs into the skin quickly and leaves your skin feeling great. Add in warming essential oils and you… Continue reading Warming Oil For Winter
Tag: Urban Homesteading
Celebrating The Winter Solstice
This year, in 2017, the Winter Solstice will happen December 21st, a Thursday, at 8:28 am in the Northern Hemisphere. The Solstice has always been a comfort to me, even as a child. I was raised in a cult, and we were forbidden from celebrating Christmas, so as a child, without knowing what the Solstice… Continue reading Celebrating The Winter Solstice
November On The Homestead
November on the farm is the lowest and slowest month usually. The hours of light start diminishing quickly as the month starts and by the end of the month, we have less than 9 hours “light”, and well, November is usually the wettest month. It’s simply just dreary outside. That is the thing that transplants… Continue reading November On The Homestead
What Does Food Allergies Have To Do With Homesteading?
What does food allergies have to do with homesteading? A lot, in our case. Take one average American Family that had their normal life turned around in the seconds it took for our youngest to eat a bite of peanut butter dough. I was cooking with Walker, our middle son, on a normal day. Alistaire… Continue reading What Does Food Allergies Have To Do With Homesteading?
Redecking To Get More Land
Urban farming has its own set of issues, and a big one is space. Town lots are not big to start with, and many “improvements” eat up more space. One of the biggest issues that faced us with our land was the deck out back. At 30 by 30 feet, not counting the wrap around… Continue reading Redecking To Get More Land