Best-Self Merit Badges One thing we know, asking ‘how can I help?’ is a sure way to be your best self — and it’s a great question to ask this summer. Need a little encouragement? Collect these nifty badges! Simply use your copy … Read More

In my work as a certified foot and hand reflexologist and licensed esthetician, my clients often ask me about what they can do to improve the texture of their skin. They wonder in particular about the skin on their arms, legs, hands, and feet, which … Read More

Many folks consider the kitchen to be the most important room in a home, and for good reason! A typical kitchen in a regular house includes counters and sink, upper and lower cabinets, table and chairs, and appliances. There’s no reason you can’t have these … Read More

As a mission-driven company, Storey is committed to publishing “practical information that promotes personal independence in harmony with the environment.” The readers of Storey books come from around the world and hold a wide range of viewpoints, backgrounds, ages, and identities. What unites them is … Read More

Yes, you can make frozen desserts at home with the tangy, fresh flavor of premium frozen yogurts. Great frozen yogurt starts with delicious yogurt, so you should always choose a brand that has a flavor you like. Alternatively, you can make your own yogurt and … Read More

To create successful ferments, you need to provide a comfy temperature for the microbes you are trying to cultivate. Some microbes, like those in kefir and many heirloom ferments, do well at room temperature, so all you need to do is set those ferments on … Read More

For almost all of my adult years I have made yogurt for my family, mostly from store-purchased milk and later from our own goat’s milk. It’s always been for a trifecta of reasons: to save money, to reduce plastic waste, and (the best reason) for … Read More

If you are looking for a quiet activity that connects your kids to nature, try bird-watching. It’s a wonderful way to spend time outdoors and to tune into your natural surroundings. Children can engage their observation skills and their senses as they listen for bird … Read More

The more we learn about the medicinal powers of spices, the more possibilities come into focus regarding use of spices for health. Abundant evidence supports the use of spices in our food for the prevention, and even possible treatment, of some of our most common … Read More

As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outdoors, it’s important to remember that the ticks are out! Ticks can transmit diseases when they bite. There are more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease diagnosed each year. Lyme … Read More