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With so many interesting things going on right now my days have been full but today I'm taking a minute to post about the elephant in the room. The Economy. And if your in the southeast, our gas shortage.

Here is a great suggestion by Boortz  on how to let capitalism work to solve the gas crisis.

Here is where I've been reading the news.

Here is a good news blog I got from the Bettendorfs

Here is Christian news and an interesting take on things.

Happy Reading!

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There is a slight chill in the air  which sends me in search of my warm and satisfying Beef Stew Recipe. To boost it's nutritional value I sneak in about a quarter cup of burdock, astragalus, nettles, and oatstraw. All of which are high in vitamins and minerals we need to keep our bodies healthy.

This week we've started a new project and the kids couldn't be happier! We are making blueberry soda. Lacto-fermented soda to be exact. I'm a member of Herb Mentor and Kimberly has posted a great video on how to make these, They have also posted directions here in their newsletter.
I'm excited because the possibilities or combination's are endless! Peach, Blueberry, Strawberry, Herbs too! We are on day 3 of our culture, pictures are coming soon.

Give it a try, let me know how it turned out, take pictures, post about it, just let me know you did and I'll come take a peek.

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Summer colds or any cold for that matter isn't fun. This week our entire family with the exception of  Dad, have come down with summer colds. Because I'm always looking for new or better ways to find relief I found something a bit surprising. Chamomile relieves sinus or head congestion!

Pour yourself a relaxing cup of hot chamomile tea, while it's cooling place a towel over your head and breath in the steam, the anti-inflammatory properties of the chamomile help open your sinuses bringing pressure and congestion to a halt. After your done with your herbal steam sweeten with a bit of honey and enjoy.

Chamomile is known as a soothing tonic which is good for the nerves, soothing to the stomach and beneficial for inflammation. The only potential negative is that chamomile may cause allergic reactions to those already sensitive to ragweed, or other chrysanthemums.

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Digging through my herbal recipes I came across a simple recipe for an acne cream, my son has had some trouble with acne over the last year and we needed something topical, the first time he used it we noticed a difference the next morning. He's used it about four times and each time his face looks much clearer.

Herbal Acne Cream
1/2 tsp Oregon Grape Root Powder OR Goldenseal Powder
1/2 tsp bentonite clay
6 or more drops tea tree essential oil
6 or more drops grapefruit seed extract

Mix all in a small bowl to form a paste. If it's too runny add a little more clay, if it's too thick add more liquid. Apply to blemishes at night or at a time that you don't have to leave home for a couple of hours. Rinse with warm water. The mixture is a dark green color and works wonderfully, give it a try.

...All the ingredients can be found here...

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