Just Another FYI

There are many who still believe that GMOs are safe.  They actually believe every word that these corporations tell them despite the fact that data has been tampered with or even fabricated.  To all of the people who think that, I hope you try to remember the pictures of the rats who had cancer tumors the size of their heads.  You know, the ones who have been fed GMOs their whole life?

Still think GMOs are safe huh?  Yeah, well listen to this farmer's story.  I hope this will help to change your mind.

GMO Food Fight: Round Two 2013

Wow!  It's only January 3rd and things are already looking really, really bad... for Monsanto!  Connecticut and Washington are following in California's footsteps as far as trying to pass laws that will label GMO foods.  Vermont tried to pass labeling laws before Monsanto threatened to sue the state and they are STILL giving labeling laws another go!  Go'head Vermont!!

It ain't over 'till it's over Monsanto!  I still don't see labels on my food and I haven't heard the fat lady sing.

GMO Food Fight: Round Two 2013

Homestead Act of 2010 attracts first settler

Okay, so there really IS a new homestead act; in fact there are a few of them.  Several states including California, Florida, Kansas and Georgia reawakened the old homestead act of 1862 for the sake of populating rural areas.  What we are talking about here is free land...  did you catch that?  I'll say it again; what we are talking about here is FREE LAND.  Yes, these four states as well as a few others are GIVING away land.  Now, depending on the state, there are some required fees, but as far as I've seen it's not even kinda close to what it would normally cost to buy land.

I guess homesteading is something that I really need to look into even if I decide that it isn't for me in the end.  There is a good chance that it is because all of the states that are doing this happen to be states that aren't high on my list of places that I want to live.  Not that there is anything wrong with these states, I've lived in California for almost eight years and loved it, for example.  I often wish I could go back, but the path that I'm on right now simply doesn't lead me to California or any of the other states mentioned for many reasons.

I found the following article interesting and thought that other future homesteaders may want to read it.

Homestead Act of 2010 attracts first settler

January's Book: The Homesteading Handbook

I've been hearing much talk of modern day people homesteading.  I admit I thought modern families living off of their land were romanticizing the idea of homesteading; for the homesteading act of 1862 was repealed in most states by 1976 and Alaska repealed in 1986.  Little did I know, in the last few years homesteading acts in several states around the nation have actually been implemented!

I've become inspired by the idea of homesteading.  I don't know if it's something that I'm going to pursue, but my hubs and I are sure having fun doing the research.  There is a lot about this idea that is tempting; at the same time, however, there is a lot about this that is scary.

This month I thought that a book that offered information on homesteading would be cool.  There are many who are toying with the idea and I would like to post information to help others make a decision about it.  This month's book, "The Homesteading Handbook" will be a nice start to those who are looking into a life on a homestead.

GMO Bans

Washington state put some serious restrictions on GMOs which is encouraging.  This whole talk, in fact, was encouraging.  I was most delighted to hear about different states and cities in the US who are becoming educated about GMOs and are starting to push back, organize and move to restrict or ban GMOs.

The government can become dangerous once they start trying to control our health.  I feel elated each time I'm reminded that I am so not alone.

Natural Treatments For Fibroids

Fibroids just make things difficult.  There are so many foods and cosmetic products that contain fake estrogen.  The fake estrogen (or xenoestrogen) can cause all sorts of havoc including uterine fibroids.  In Dr. Jon Lee's experience, women who avoided xenoestrogens (as well as phytoestrogens which makes it more complicated) for three months were able to just heal on their own.

This video gives more information on this matter including information that was mentioned before.  I found it to be very good.  It doesn't just talk about the physical aspect of treating fibroids, it talks about alternative treatments from so many angles.  If you suffer from uterine fibroids, this video will give you so much to chew on.  Trust me; it will be worth it!

Free Land; Are you Ready to Try Homesteading? | Eartheasy Blog

I've been hearing a lot about homesteading from colleagues.  I used to believe that what people mean by homesteading in the modern world was just a name they gave to their life of living off of the land; which isn't entirely wrong, it's just not the complete idea.  As I've researched, I've found that there is more to modern homesteading than I thought. There seems to even be a rumor of a homesteading act of 2009 which I would like to know more about.

Below is an article written by a homesteader.  It talks about the good the bad and the challenging aspects of homesteading.  In a world  where there is so much that is toxic, homesteading sounds like heaven to people like me.

Free Land – Are you Ready to Try Homesteading? | Eartheasy Blog