When we began having children eight years ago, I found that having an unwell child struck a fear in me that I’d never really known before. I went on to observe the result of that fear in myself – a blind trust in a medical professional who I just wanted to make my baby well…
It is often assumed that because we live on the land, we have easier access than ever to nutrient-dense foods. Before we really lived this life, I assumed that too. While we are working towards that, we’re still at this awkward in-between stage where we’re barely getting started. These last couple of years I have…
Every once in a while I think I want to publish something here and then when I dig into the archives I realize that I already have. It’s always fun to discover, and somewhat cringe-worthy to read, these old posts that still apply today. Some of these concepts and ideas literally changed my life and…
The other day I added some extra thyme to my husband’s chicken soup to help with the chest congestion he was having. His response: "This stuff is awesome and I think it’s really helping. We need to grow it!" I smiled and said "That jar holds the last of the dried thyme we grew up…
