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Watermelon Sunburn Cure We all know to use sunscreen, but when overexposure to the sun leaves skin red, swollen and painful, watermelon can come to the rescue. Naturally moisturizing watermelon is combined with soothing cucumber to provide much needed relief for sensitive sunburned skin. Read More Lavender Bath Salts If you love soaking your stresses away in a hot, fragrant tub, then you'll want to save this recipe for lavender bath salts. It's quick and simple to make, for yourself or as a gift. Read More more quotes Mixed Greens with Blueberries and Feta This salad boasts savory and sweet ingredients to make it a favorite all around the table. Blueberries, currently in season, can be swapped out for other antioxidant and fiber-rich fresh fruit as it comes in season like cherries, raspberries, and peaches. Top salad with salmon or roasted poultry for a complete dinner. Read More Did you know...   Many Native Americans held ritual dances to honor the sun during the summer solstice. For example, the Sioux would set up teepees in a circle to represent the cosmos, and participants would decorate their bodies in the symbolic colors of the sun: red (sunset), blue (sky), yellow (lightning), and black (night).   [ Source ] Cleansing Your Spirit: Native American Style In our high tech modern world, we need an antidote. It is time to turn back to the ancient teachings of Native Americans, which offers common sense, an uncomplicated approach to life, and a way to appreciate our existence. Frequently people ask me about cleansing their spirit, and I give many different ways to do it. Here are two of my favorite methods. Read More Benefit of Sun Bathing We are often told to cover up or slather on sunscreen during the summer months, but did you know that absorbing the sun's rays for a short period of time is actually good for your body and health.  Here's how to sun bathe for health. Read More As always, feel free to share this newsletter and hope you have a beautiful day! Until we meet again, happy trails.      ~ Pioneerthinking.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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54 Summer Family Activities Here are some suggestions to keep kids active mentally and physically which also nurture them emotionally. Remember summer is a wonderful time to build relationships by spending time playing, doing, and growing together. Read More Chickens in Your Yard for Fun or Profit A small flock of chickens can become a great living compost pile. And with new understandings of the superiority of grass-fed organic animal products, including higher Omega-3 fatty acids coming from the eggs of such animals, free-range chickens are showing up again on organic small farms, backyard mini-farms, and even urban lots. Read More more quotes Honey Bees Love Sunflowers This year we planted several different varieties of sunflowers. The colors were just amazing, from an almost neon yellow to a deep autumn red. One thing they all had in common though, was the bees loved them. Read on to find out what is killing the honey bee! Read More Did you know...   Mint has been found in Egyptian tombs from as far back as 1000 BC!   [ Source ] Signs of Heat Stroke Over-exerting yourself during warmer weather can put you at risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To protect yourself and your family, it's important to be able to recognize warning signs and know when to seek help. Here are some signs to watch out for. Read More How to Make Strawberry, and Blueberry Jams During the summer months, I look forward to canning my own homemade strawberry and blueberry jams. People often tell me that they don't get into canning because they think it's too hard, however, one of the easiest things to can is homemade jam. Read More As always, feel free to share this newsletter and hope you have a beautiful day! Until we meet again, happy trails.      ~ Pioneerthinking.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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Summer Riches: Coal Oil Lamps, Cool Well Water, and Blackberries with Cow's Cream Summer Riches brings back many rural memories when life was simpler and yet exciting and rich for children living on the farm in the summertime. Read More Favorite Rare Breed Chickens Humans have bred chicken breeds for thousands of years from wild jungle fowl. Today, there are an estimated 350 combinations of physical features for chickens. Here is a sampler of colorful breeds considered rare that are finding favor again. As a collection, they lay an assortment of rich pinkish brown, tinted white, pure white and blue/green-shelled eggs. Read More more quotes July in The Vegetable Garden July is the month when you can really start to enjoy the fruits of your labor in the vegetable garden. Many crops are ready to harvest including potatoes, salad crops, beans and peas. However, in-between the joyous task of harvesting and eating your own home-grown produce there is still a great deal to be getting on with to make sure you make the most of the warm summer months. Read More Did you know...   Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.   [ Source ] Homemade Herbal Beauty Products How to make homemade soap balls, bath bags, bath oils, bath balls, floral vinegar, bath salts. Read More Sell Your Tomatoes It's fun to grow tomatoes in your own garden. As tomatoes start to ripen, you may realize you went overboard with the number of plants because you end up with more than you can eat in a year. While you can freeze many of them and give a few to your neighbors or family members, you may want to consider doing something a little different. You can try making some money from theses extra tomatoes with these possible techniques. Read More As always, feel free to share this newsletter and hope you have a beautiful day! Until we meet again, happy trails.      ~ Pioneerthinking.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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