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Becoming a Self-Sufficient Woman, an interview with Tracy McGee

Learn what it means to become a "Self-Sufficient" woman, with Tracy McGee, founder of the Self-Sufficient Woman's Summit.  In this interview, Tracy shares the struggles s

Sprouts You Can Eat to Save Money and Increase Nutrition

For those brand new to growing food at home, sprouting can be an easy and satisfying way to add a little more nutrition to your salads and sandwiches in winter.  A sprink

Justin Hines at Home

International Singer and Song writer, Justin Hines talks about moving across the country to put down roots in small town Western Canada.  Learn what "home" means to him a

Regrow Food From the Grocery Store

With rising inflation, food is becoming more expensive. Especially fresh produce, like lettuce, celery, green onions, and fresh herbs. These are all plants that you can b

Building Community Through Regenerative Agriculture

Soil health is a keystone to gardening and farming.  Amy Hay of Waikikahei Ranch joins Chris to talk about regenerative agriculture as a solution to the problems facing t

Using Hospitality to Build Community Where You Live

Hospitality is from the same root word as Hospital and reminds us how healing it is to eat together and talk together.  If you’ve been out of the habit of getting togethe

Hygge in Winter

Hygge is a characteristic of Danish culture that is embraced by many Northern European countries.  The New Yorker describes it as “A quality of coziness and comfortable c

Location, Location, Location

In this week’s episode Chris and Sarah discuss the importance of where you live and how it influences the strength of the roots you are able to grow.  We pay specific att

How to Come Home

With the new year in full swing, its a time to review our values and what’s important in life.  Chris and Sarah look at the meaning of “home” and what it means in a time

Garden Gnomes, Nisse, and Tantum

Garden gnomes are the number 1 trend in gardening in 2022, up from 5th position the year before.  But what do these ornaments have to do with the holiday season?  It turn

Create a Home Scent Print to Activate Happy Holidays

Does the default scent of your home evoke commercial laundry products or eu de diaper, or wet pets,  rather than visions of sugar plums, evergreens and ginger cookies?  I

Easily Grow Mushrooms at Home for Superfoods and Remedies

Mushrooms are one of the easiest superfoods to grow at home.  Filled with mystery to the uninitiated, ‘shrooms’ can be grown as easily as lettuce but no need for garden s

Save Money on Holiday Gifts by Crafting Wellness Baskets that Wow!

Wellness baskets are filled with thoughtful, homemade remedies and small gifts that bring joy and healthy living to your gift recipients.  In this episode Chris and Sarah

Festive Homemade Liqueurs and Cordials to Craft in Your Kitchen

Liqueurs and cordials have a long history of use as digestive aids.  Cordials and liqueurs make awesome and thoughtful gifts, too. In this episode Chris and Sarah discuss

The Secret Ingredient for Happier Thanksgiving Dinners: Herbs

Holidays and overeating seem to go hand in hand. But you can limit the discomfort by including digestive herbs and spices in your cooking plans. You probably already have

The Secret Ingredient for Happier Thanksgiving Dinners - Herbs

Holidays and overeating seem to go hand in hand. But you can limit the discomfort by including digestive herbs and spices in your cooking plans. You probably already have

That “Pine Fresh/Christmas Tree” Feeling Has Health Benefits

Pine trees grow all over North America.  And just breathing in their pine-fresh scent can calm the soul.  Pine is a restorative tonic with myriad health benefits. Chris a

Get More From Pumpkin Spice than the Sugar Hit

Pumpkin and the warming spices used in pumpkin spice lattes are great in your health arsenal this season.  The spices help the body transition to the seasonal cold while

Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse and the Winter of Death

While the rest of the world is preparing for WW3, it’s a good idea to remember the herbal remedies you need for cold and flu season. A well stocked Herbal Apothecary can

Elderberry: A Mighty Fruit in a Tiny Package

Elderberries are some of the most nutritious and antioxidant fruits growing in the wild. You might even have a bush growing near you. These immune supporting berries can