Top 5 Seed Companies

 

 

It's Spring, Now What?

Well spring actually kicks off in 10 days (but who’s counting), spring is definitely in the air here in Didsbury. The snow is almost all gone, weather has been above 5 degrees for almost 2 weeks, the gophers are out scampering across the road, bears are coming out of hibernation in Banff National Park, and I have busted out my Birkenstocks. So I would say spring is here!

This year we have spent 25+ hours planning our gardens, and then scrapping the first round and re-planning it all over again. So now with our minds set of what we want to grow. We are on the big kick of we want to know what we eat and grow what we love. I have found a few pre planning websites if you need them www.almanac.com/vegetable-garden-planning-for-beginners, and of course the lady who knows everything (or so it seems) http://www.marthastewart.com/275017/planning-your-vegetable-garden. If you are a go big or go home kinda person (we won’t judge) here’s a great resource which is the one we are using this year. Be prepared to lose days or weeks to planning the massive amount you want to grow (you’ll thank us come fall and you’ve harvested the last of your 900 bed feet of squash, pumpkins and root veggies) http://cog-shop.myshopify.com/products/crop-planning-for-vegetable-growers.

So with your info in hand here’s our TOP 5 Seed Companies to get you GROWING. I’ll do a count down to leave you in suspense: 

Constipation - Embarrassing But Everyone Gets it!

Constipation. 

It's a cringe worthy word which usually induces blushing, lowered eyes and quiet voices. The funny thing is; nearly every single one of us gets it or have suffered from it at some point. 

If you poop, which we all do, you are prone to being constipated.

Many people who suffer from constipation have suffered in silence. They have also given into a regiment of anti-inflammatory medication, stool softeners, laxatives and other drugs to relieve themselves. (No pun intended)

There is another way to deal with the issue of constipation from a holistic and "get to the bottom of the problem" manner. (That pun was intended)

How to Make Your Own Beeswax Candles

How to Make Your Own Beeswax Candles

You will need:

• Heat proof glass candle jar
• Candle Wicks
• Mason jar & stainless Steel pot 
• OR Double Boiler
• Beeswax (bulk or other)
• Essential Oils
• We used Melalueca Clove, Cinnamon Bark & Lemon

How to Make THIEVES OIL

THIEVES oil is one of the most popular and effective holistic meat gods of immune boosting.

Sometimes, though, it's difficult to get your hands on a bottle of the pre made elixir.

So we did some research and found the base ingredients for THIEVES, so you too can make it yourself!

Onward ......

No Microwave, No Problem! Why We Ditched Our Microwave

No Microwave? No Problem!

Why we ditched our microwave. And it isn't why you think!

Just like every other North American family, we had a microwave. Yes, I said HAD. 
A couple years back ours screwed the pooch, and we decided not to purchase another.

Why?

Well, a few things really.

The first being; we simply did not want to spend the money to buy another one. Secondly, both my husband and I have read about microwaved food depleting most if not all of your food's nutrients. And the many articles about the negative and harmful radiation they may emit.
Of course, there is always going to be conflicting information, sure, but we choose to find the most nutrient rich way to eat food ... {it's raw by the way, steamed a close second}
Even if they don't emit harmful radiation - why add to the already growing amounts of microwaves, radiation and other shit in your home that, under any other non-technological circumstances, would not be there?
Thirdly -  I HATE the taste of nuked food - gross.


And, since beginning our Moms For Real Food Initiative, we've become, purists.

Questions I get when I tell people I don't have a microwave.