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If you're thinking about getting chickens then it's a good idea to do some research beforehand and to be aware of what it's really like …

As I was looking through an old 19th century cookbook I came across a recipe for a soft gingerbread cake that didn't call for any …

When it comes to having backyard chickens, one of the questions that often comes to mind is whether or not you can actually save money …

Potatoes are a really fun vegetable to add to a backyard garden because it feels a bit like a treasure hunt digging them up, and …

Over the past several years, I’ve been saving seeds from my peas and beans to use for next year’s garden. I’ve only saved seeds from …

This year I made a pretty big mistake with my garden. My garden has been struggling a bit more than usual with the weather this …

Herbal teas are a great way to enjoy a variety of different flavors while also benefiting from the nutrients and beneficial properties of the herbs. …

Even though using a sourdough starter for homemade yeast means that you don't have to buy yeast packets from the store to bake bread, a …

When we think about going foraging, we often picture going somewhere deep in the woods or in a field out in the countryside, but a …

Saving seeds from your own garden plants is a great old-fashioned way to save money in your garden, but the process of saving seeds from …

Everything is better with maple syrup, and these maple-glazed carrots are no exception! These carrots are rich and buttery with savory herbs and caramelized in …

    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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  * This giveaway is now closed, and the winner is . . . David V! Please email [email protected] to claim your prize!   It's …

(Update: The New Year New You Summit has ended and the presentations are no longer available to view) The New Year is viewed by many …

I always enjoy looking back on the past year, seeing what goals I accomplished, and planning new goals for the new year. I also enjoy …

I was just thinking recently about all of the changes that I've made in the past year or so in the name of health, and …

    Water is such a basic thing that we all just assume will be available to us whenever we need it, but there are …

(Update: The Black Friday sale is now over, and discounts no longer apply) As much as I enjoy a good shopping trip once in awhile, …

  (Update: This sale has ended now and is no longer available for purchase) I just went out shopping today looking for some new sweaters, …

  Have you ever taken an empty Mason jar out of the cupboard to use and then smelled that awful musty smell when you opened …

  (Update: The End-of-Summer Ebook Bundle has ended now and the books are no longer available for purchase at the discount mentioned) I don't know …

    I used to hate the month of August because I always associated it with the dreaded time of the end of the summer …

July always seems like the true summer month. June is the beginning of summer, August is when summer starts to wind down, but in July, …

A couple of weeks ago I was out in the sun for much longer than I had planned to be. I usually never worry about …

Today, I'm happy to share a guest post from Joshua South. Joshua has experience in both the fitness and culinary arts fields, and you can …

Maybe it's just me, but I find that's it's pretty easy to get stuck in a veggie rut and end up eating the same few …

  May is always one of my favorite months. It's one of the few months where the weather is just about perfect where I live …

 This past weekend I got together with fellow Village Green Network bloggers Vanessa Query from They Call Me Oystergirl and Craig Fear from Fearless Eating. We met in Northampton, …

  April has been a beautiful month this year - especially the second half of the month. It's finally (finally!) warm enough now to go …

NOTE: This sale has ended and these books may or may not still be available for sale and most likely will be back to their …

  This March seemed to be unusually cold, or at least it seemed that way here in New England. Last year we had several warm …

     Update: The Healthy Life Summit event has ended now and is no longer available to view.    

  "Links I Loved" is a new feature I'm starting here at Our Heritage of Health. At the end of each month, I'd like to …

    2012 has been a great year! I've learned so many new things this year and made many good changes to my eating habits and lifestyle …

    When I first started this blog, the name "Vintage Nostalgia" seemed fine. My blog was going to be about finding ways to learn …

There was a time when I never would have considered throwing away my toothpaste. I used to think that my toothpaste was the only thing that could keep …

Strawberry season is in full swing here in New England. This past Saturday I picked a whole bunch of berries (and probably ate just about as …