Just dropping the layouts that I designed in my art program to give folks an idea how church property can be used. While I don’t believe these are the be all, end all of church set up designs, they do give folks an idea on how to make changes to their property. If you needContinue reading “Church Layouts”
Author Archives: Cherie de Vidal
Fermented Friends
Obligatory Warning: I’m not a doctor, nurse, medical professional, etc. but rather a mom on a mission to wake folks up to the poisons in our food system and how we can start making better choices. Whether you’ve made the big leap to living in the boonies with your 4 legged and 2 legged crittersContinue reading “Fermented Friends”
How Our Family Deals With: Nausea, Indigestion and Upset Stomach
Obligatory Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, nurse, or medical professional, I offer up ideas for what has increased our health and well-being with the hope they will help you as well.
Switchell: The OG Gatorade
This drink should be refrigerated and can be prepared in various ways to suit your taste buds. There are no colored dyes, no artificial flavoring, no strange chemical additions nd everything can be brought from a local store. Basic Recipe: Mason Jars 2″ knub of Ginger, organic if possible and scrubbed lightly 1 lemon, pipsContinue reading “Switchell: The OG Gatorade”
Intermediate First Aid Training
I have already put together a master first aid supply list for folks who need ideas, so once you have sufficiently got your kit together, then move on to adding herbal products to it. Herbals are great for matters of long term that need healing, but in an emergency where a trip to the hospitalContinue reading “Intermediate First Aid Training”
Butterflies in the News
If you don’t live under a rock and you have social media, you’re likely to have seen the pearl clutching going on around monarch butterflies being infected with OE, or it’s lesser-known name Ophryocystis Elektroscirrha. OE is a protozoan parasite that infects their species of butterfly but is currently being used to lament the poorContinue reading “Butterflies in the News”
Reducing Scammers Within Charity
It comes as no surprise that in both good times and bad times, there are folks who will see your kindness and take advantage of it. When my mother used to drag me along to her WIC appointment to pick up food, there was a line of folks around the building and almost everyone lookedContinue reading “Reducing Scammers Within Charity”
Ruth Stout Gardening Method
I wanted to share a quick look at a gardening method known as “The Ruth Stout Gardening Method” and show you some pictures of how I do a modified version of it. Some folks really enjoy structured gardening, and some prefer a bit of chaos and I’m some exhausted version in the middle. Ruth’s methodContinue reading “Ruth Stout Gardening Method”
Relying on Grocery Store Security
Most Americans (and Westerners) have long been lulled into the safety of having a neighborhood grocery store that they could just run into to pick up a few things and seem content on the mentality that it’s always going to be there for them. I spent quite a few years working in the grocery storeContinue reading “Relying on Grocery Store Security”
Updated Podcast Schedule
Just giving an updated list on our podcast for this week’s Wednesday blog drop, as I’m still recovering from this sickness that I got a little over a week ago. Podcast April 1: Wise Financial Investing8: Horticultural Therapy15: Grey Water Disposal22: Natural Pest Control29: Food Forestry Vs Permaculture May 6: Training For Better Preparedness13: CityContinue reading “Updated Podcast Schedule”
Suburban & Rural Homesteading Today 