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Ever heard of nature deficit disorder? Don’t shrug it away as just another one among the plethora of “New Age” disorders. Nature deficit disorder is not exactly a medical condition. But that’s no great consolation; its consequences are grim enough ...

Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Many of us fear them and do what we can to keep them away. As a result, we destroy their habitats and kill them by the thousands. While we think ...

Raising kids I have raised three daughters, now 20, 16 and 14. My children, for the most part, spent the bulk of their early childhood years on about 500-plus acres where they roamed freely. They built forts, played in creeks, ...

No matter where you live you are likely to face any number of gardening challenges, and many involve unfavorable weather conditions such as drought. While there are many kinds of gardens, one that is gaining a great deal of attention ...

  Your family’s safety may be foremost in your disaster preparedness, but remember that your pet is a family member, too — with a different set of needs. So, make an emergency kit for your pet. The following items should ...

  Gardening involves a lot of hard work, from turning the compost pile to deep tilling. If you love gardening but hate all of the chores, then we’ve got your answer. Lasagna gardening is exactly what the name implies: layering ...

If you are like most people, you have a vast array of great-smelling cleaning products under your sink that carry with them claims of great efficacy for keeping your home looking and smelling its best. However, if the truth is ...

Have you been thinking about employing some bees but are still sitting on the fence? Raising bees is a wonderful and practical hobby that has many benefits. Here are my top five reasons why I can’t wait to raise bees ...

Healing salves, passed down through the centuries, contain the goodness of medicinal plants to relieve pain and inflammation and promote healing. Here are five healing salves for common problems that anyone can make at home: 1. Burn-aid salve If minor ...

While you may strive daily to look and feel your best, what really motivates you? Is it that size 4 dress you have been wanting to get into for years, your upcoming high school reunion, your brush with a weight-related ...