How to Make Homemade Organic Almond Milk – Recipe

Almond milk is a great alternative for those who don’t tolerate dairy. This simple DIY recipe is delicious and doesn’t have harmful ingredients like store-bought versions.

Source: wellnessmama.com

I made this recipe for almond milk with some slight variations. It is absolutely delicious but was a tremendous amount of work. I used almond meal and had to strain my liquid several times. That was arduous and my back is so sore.

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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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