Our Year without Groceries | Issue Two | Let’s Gather

“So, when at 8, Jack came to me and my husband Josh with the idea that our family of five not visit a grocery store for an entire year, we actually sat down to figure it out because we knew he was serious. And because we knew if we didn’t give it a shot, we might end up with a railway in our backyard instead.”

Source: letsgather.chick-fil-a.com

This is my goal. I have started with making what I can without land to grow things on. But that will come in time. 

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The History of Homelessness in America, 1640-Present – Street News Service

Throughout history, homelessness has been misunderstood in the US. “There is no such thing as ‘the homeless’. It’s a group of people just like any other —they’re individuals, they’re families, they’re old, they’re young, they’re sick, they’re healthy. People are much more complex than the diagnosis that they have.” (3265 Words) – By Ben Cook

Source: www.icyte.com

What is homelessness really about? What can be done?

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10 Healing Benefits of Ginger

In India ginger is given the status of virtual medicine chest. This wonder spice has time-tested, digestion-friendly properties and should be present in the diet of anyone who’s looking for natural ways to heal.

Source: foodmatters.tv

If I had to choose one food to use for healing and wellbeing, it would be GINGER. It has so many beneficial properties.

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Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan, wins @DesignMuseum #DesignsoftheYear. What’s your verdict? pic.twitter.com/O5wpVnpJ5M

Source: twitter.com

This building reminds me of the former TWA Terminal by Eero Saarinen at JFK Int’l Airport in NYC.

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Turmeric Tea: A Liver Detox and Cleanser – Primally Inspired

Learn how you can detox your liver by making a delicious and soothing turmeric tea using the powerful liver cleansing herb, turmeric.

Source: www.primallyinspired.com

I tried a cold bottled version of this yesterday for the first time. It has a very unusual taste that may take some getting used to. But I liked it very much. I plan to make it myself as part of my ‘Back to Basics’ Project 

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Solving Global Hunger

Hunger is a global problem faced by 842 million people around the world. Hunger not only endangers the health and survival of a population, but also stunts children’s’ growth, weakens communities and perpetuates the cycle of poverty.

Source: wfpusa.org

Hunger seems to be a growing problem. It keeps children from developing through proper nutrition. It encourages adults to eat ‘junks food’ that gets the fat and sick.

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