Camping sounds pretty good right about now! You have a vision of the family happily huddled around a campfire, singing campfire songs, roasting marshmallows, watching a beautiful sunset. You can see waking up in the morning and getting ready to go hiking. And maybe even taking some fishing poles to the bank of a lake or river and catching some fish to cook on the grill. Camping … [Read more...] about How To Go Camping- Your Complete Family Camping Trip Planner
Brazos Bend State Park, Texas: 17 Fun Things To Do
Planning outdoor fun for the family this summer? In Texas? You may want to take a look at the attractions and facilities at Houston area’s Brazos Bend State Park. National Parks and State Parks are such a treasure and resource for us all. Many of these 17 fun activities can be done at a lot state parks so if you aren't near Brazos Bend State Park, you can still get some good … [Read more...] about Brazos Bend State Park, Texas: 17 Fun Things To Do
Eve Mattress Review
A great mattress is important to a great night's sleep and a great night's sleep is important to your health and well being. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, adequate sleep improves health, productivity, wellness, quality of life, and safety on roads and in the workplace. And just intuitively, I bet you already know all of that from your own … [Read more...] about Eve Mattress Review
Early Spring Foraging & Grape, Violet, Dandelion Salad Recipe
Now is the time to get outside and get some of earth's free edibles! It is my philosophy that every meal made from nature is one less meal to buy at the grocery store. It is a way to carve away from the grocery bill, infuse nature's nutritious and healing vitamins into our body and learn ways of becoming a little more independent (less dependent on the store-bought foods). I … [Read more...] about Early Spring Foraging & Grape, Violet, Dandelion Salad Recipe
Native Plants Landscaping- Benefits And Tips
I spent nearly four years landscaping with native plants in a state park. Essentially I was just transplanting wild native plants and flowers into the park's native plants landscaping area to attract beautiful species of birds and butterflies and even frogs, toads and lizards. Attracting wildlife to your yard is relatively easy to do and you can create your own native plant … [Read more...] about Native Plants Landscaping- Benefits And Tips
What Are Mayapples And How To Transplant Mayapples
Whether you are creating edible landscaping for your homestead or you just enjoy native plants, mayapples are a great choice. Mayapples are fairly easy to grow and this edible wild food can be found for free near many of us. Here is how to transplant mayapples to a place where the wildlife is less likely to grab them up before you can. Please note that mayapple fruit is … [Read more...] about What Are Mayapples And How To Transplant Mayapples
How To Plant Blueberry Bushes: A Beautiful, Bountiful Shrub
These easy-going shrubs are beautiful and they bare blueberries within 2-3 years. I just bought mine at a nursery because early spring is the best time of year to plant them. I talked to the people at the nursery, did some online research, and consulted with my mom to find out as much as possible about the best way to plant blueberries. Here I will share the what I learned … [Read more...] about How To Plant Blueberry Bushes: A Beautiful, Bountiful Shrub