Before you start planting your garden, the first thing you need to decide is which type of seeds you want plant. (Note: This post is …

Some people are morning people . . . and others of us just aren't. Mornings are not my friend, especially when I have to wake …

For our ancestors, winter was usually thought of as an enjoyable time of year even though the weather was cold. Especially for those living in …

We know how important it is for our health for us to get a good night of sleep, and that's what makes it all the …

Pizza is usually one of those foods that we think of as being in the junk food category rather than in the healthy foods category, …

Stress comes in many different forms, and in many cases it's unavoidable, but today I want to talk about some of the more subtle forms …

  One of the biggest problems that organic gardeners face is how to keep animals out of the garden and keep insects from destroying their …

Did you know that trying to be healthy can actually end up harming your metabolism instead of helping it? It sounds crazy, but it's a …

  Switching over to a healthier, real food lifestyle can seem a little bit daunting at first, especially if you're used to grabbing fast food …

A couple of years ago I wrote a post about 4 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid, so this year I wanted to write another gardening …

These maple-glazed, overwintered parsnips are so sweet that they actually seem more like eating a dessert than like eating a vegetable. And, believe me, I …

Of the four seasons, winter is definitely my least favorite. The month of December usually goes by pretty quickly with all of the holiday activities, …

Note: This sale has now ended. I'm really not a fan of the traditional Black Friday shopping. (Actually, that's an understatement. I hate the traditional …

Whether you want to store your own garden-grown produce or whether you want to take advantage of a bulk discount for fresh vegetables from a …

Whether you've been gardening for years or whether this is your very first year gardening, with a little bit of planning you can easily save …

Hi, everyone! I want to let you all know about a NEW change I'm starting this week. From now on, Old-Fashioned Friday will no longer …

If you've been on social media lately, chances are you've noticed more and more mention of the topic of introverts and extroverts. Why all of …

If you're not used to baking homemade bread, making sourdough bread might sound a bit intimidating at first, but once you get used to it, …

This spring, I did something I haven't always done other years. I've made a point of really enjoying and appreciating the flowers blooming this time …

  (Update July 2020: At the time I originally wrote this post, I was using soap nuts for my laundry and found them to be …

Today I'm happy to share with you a guest post written by Kaitlin Gardener from An Apple Per Day! In this post, Kaitlin talks about …

  The word "sensitive" has different connotations for different people. Some might think of it in the sense of being sensitive to the feeling of …

Sometimes it seems like there's the misconception that you have to spend a lot of money in order to improve your health. Especially in the …

Sleep. We all know how important it is, but it can be really easy to ignore the importance of getting a good night's sleep and …

Cooking with a cast iron skillet is about as old-fashioned as it gets. Back in the days before non-stick coatings for pans existed, cast iron …

This homemade cornbread stuffing with chestnuts and dried cranberries is my favorite holiday stuffing recipe that I make every year for Thanksgiving dinner, but it …

I never used to do much with butternut squash because it seemed almost a little bit intimidating of a vegetable. I wasn't really quite sure …

Note: This sale has ended. Sale prices may no longer apply and links may no longer be accurate and some have been removed. It's that …

As much as I might like to pretend that I always get things done right away and never put them off for later, I have …

  A lot of times, money can be a big issue for people wanting to switch to a healthier diet of organic, traditional, real food. …

Now that the air is getting cooler, and the leaves are starting to turn just a bit, it's officially apple season again. It doesn't really …

  A few weeks ago I visited Old Sturbridge Village (a living history museum focusing on early 19th century life in New England,) and one …

Among the many reasons why I love summer, one of the main reasons is the abundance of fresh local produce this time of year. It's …

Vitamin D. It's a topic we hear a lot about, and yet there always seems to be some confusion and conflicting information about it. On …

Even if you have really good soil and a lot of sunlight, there are still plenty of beginner gardening mistakes you can make that can …

When I saw the chocolate cake I had just baked falling apart before my eyes as I tried to frost it, the first thought that …

  Making changes toward a healthier lifestyle is a great thing to do, but the problem is that, like with many things, it's really, really …

Bread can be somewhat of a controversial topic today with some people believing that grains and gluten are harmful and should be avoided at all …

It doesn't get much more old-fashioned than skillet cornbread. This bread is a blend of salty and sweet with a buttery texture and rich maple …

  Of all of the things that have changed a lot in the past few years, our food supply is definitely one of them! And …