Permaculture was first introduced as a concept in the 1970s by David Holmgren and Bill Mollison while the two were studying environmental design at a university in Australia. Despite the fact that it is not a necessarily modern concept, many people have never heard of permaculture. The idea behind permaculture is simple. Holmgren and Mollison were attempting to reconcile ecology, agriculture, and landscape design into one inclusive concept. When investigating nature’s biodiversity, they asked why agriculture did not harness nature’s ability to create a system that was both sustainable and efficient. From this thought process, they developed a blueprint not only for agriculture, but for personal, social, economic, and political reorganization. The term “permaculture” comes from combining “permanent agriculture” and...
Can you remember when you last tried something completely new? Maybe not; most of the time, people tend to stick to what they already know, afraid to step out of their comfort zones. This is entirely understandable, and it’s not surprising if this is the way you live your life. In truth, there is nothing wrong with being comfortable, and there is nothing wrong with not trying new things, but when you do try them, wonderful things can happen. So it might be worth considering attempting something out of the ordinary. Read on to find out why it’s good to try new things. Time Slows Down A strange thing happens as we get older; time seems to speed up. When...
Summer has only just officially begun, and if temperatures these last few months are any indication, it's going to be a scorcher. However, unlike last summer, it may not be one you are facing in oversized tee shirts and PJ shorts. For something a little more polished and cool — in both senses of the word — we're adding to cart these 14 versatile blouses. Pilcro The Bella Femme Buttondown ($98)For a slimmer fit, tie up this puff-sleeved top, or wear it long and loose with a pair of white jeans. Rolla's Stephanie Little Daisy Blouse ($99)This print looks like polka dots, but it's actually tiny daisies. Pin your hair up to show off the button-back detail. Free People Easy...
1. Patelai 6 Pieces Reusable Coffee Cup Sleeve Neoprene Cup Cover Drink Insulator Sleeves Insulated Sleeves Drinks Holder for 10 oz to 32 oz Cold Hot Drink Beverages Cup Bottle (Pink and Green) Patelai - Prevent condensation let the cup insulator sleeve save you from getting wet by water drops after drinks condensation avoid water drops dripping on clothes shoes cars furniture and so on no need to waste tissue for wrapping the cup Good thermal insulation the drink sleeve is made of neoprene material with good thermal insulation can help to keep drinks hot or cool longer but will not make your hand feel hot or cold no need to worry hands would be frozen in winter Whats...
Painting can be a very fun and rewarding activity, but if you get paint on your clothes it can be a real bummer. Every time I decide to paint, I always start out thinking that I am going to be so careful and not get paint anywhere that it doesn’t belong, and I always end up with it on my clothes. I was so excited when I found this awesome video tutorial by Mr. Maker, on YouTube, that described exactly how to get rid of paint on clothing, I was so excited to try it. This method of cleaning paint is so easy and only requires a few materials that are probably already laying around the house. Materials For Removing...
