Why You Might Need to Shred Your To-Do List

Why You Might Need to Shred Your To-Do List

by Julia McIntosh

Many of us seem to naturally fall into the busy-ness of the go-go-go, fast-paced, productivity-driven culture in which we live.  I am among them.  It is easy to become one with the mindset that the more I do – achieve, fill my schedule with, or roles I take on, the better person I am.  We feel that we are somehow more complete individuals when we are always busy, with something to do, or accomplish.  The infinite to-do list – never-ending, always evolving, being added to, crossed off – but never with a proper feeling of recognition or enjoyment of our achievements, no matter how small.  For as soon as we have crossed something off of our lists, whether daily or yearly goals, we feel immediately as though there will be emptiness on the other side.  In the having done, we have ever more to do.  Sound familiar?  Read more »

How to Spring Clean and Re-Create Your Home in 4 Easy Steps

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21 Herbs Every Mother Should Plant

21 Herbs Every Mother Should Plant

by Tamara Hogsett

Happy Mother’s week to all of you mothers and potential mothers.  I gave birth to six children, have two step children (consider them bonus children), and many others who lived with us and call me mom (daughters from Vietnam, Armenia, and the Philippines and sons from Armenia and two from Mexico).  Lately it has hit me that I  need to learn more about medicinal herbs, so I can help not only myself but my family too.  For Mother’s Day this year I requested DIRT and HERBAL PLANTS. Recently my husband and I attended a Preparedness Fair.  One of our favorite classes was “The Home Grown Herbalist” by Dr. Patrick Jones (a veterinarian).  He listed 20 herbs (plus threw in one bonus one)   that we all should plant in our garden. This is in no way complete, but just enough  to inspire us to learn more.  Following is a list of herbs that will provide you with your own medicine cabinet at home. Fewer doctor calls, expenses, side-effects, and most of all the love of a mother through mother earth to her family and friends! Read more »

5 Benefits of Green Vegetable Juices, and How Green Juices Could Turn Your Health Around

5 Benefits of Green Vegetable Juices, and How Green Juices Could Turn Your Health Around

By: Joanna Steven

Whenever people are afflicted by a life-threatening disease, they are often advised or inspired to start juicing. Similarly, seemingly healthy folks decided one day to dust off their juicer, and found that that they went from ordinary to superhero with this single new habit! Let’s learn what the deal is about juicing, and if juicing might be right for you.

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It Takes A Village: How One Mom is Making Dreams of Community Come True

It Takes A Village: How One Mom is Making Dreams of Community Come True

by Courtney Clay

Most of us have heard the ubiquitous saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”  After my son was born, my experience as a mother drove this truth deeply into my awareness. For many years, I have cherished a vision in the deepest places in my heart of living on a beautiful, spacious piece of land with my family and closest friends, surrounded by lush forest gardens, pristine springs, rivers and ponds, diverse wildlife, the best food ever, cozy handmade earth homes, community support, love, laughter, joy, singing, dancing and celebration.  My son was first conceived in my imagination in the midst of this greater vision. Alive in my vision of motherhood was just me, then there were two. My community is coming alive, and it can for you too! Read more »