Edestin, The Protein You’ve Never Heard of, and How is is a A Game-changer for your Health and your Kids Health

by Marianne Graff, Published Thursday, April 10,2015 Edestin protein is found in Hemp Hearts. Photo credit: Organic hemp hearts, pexels.com Have you ever heard of Edestin protein? No? I’m not surprised. It seems to be a well kept secret.But it could change your life in many ways. The truth is that it’s an incredibly healthy … Read more

Timebanking- a Great Way for Single Moms (and others) to Give and Recieve what you Need Without Spending Money

By Marianne Graff Published on March 27, 2025 Photo credit: https://www.shareable.net/7-steps-to-help-you-start-time-banking-today/ What is Time Banking? Time banking is the idea of swapping time and talents and skills instead of money. It allows people to exchange excess goods and materials as well as skills, for very little money, or for absolutely no money spent out of … Read more

Tandas – a Clever Way to Save Money Used by Many Mexicans

tanda circular economy

By Marianne Graff Published March 25, 2025 When I first heard about tandas, I thought it was a waste of time when you can just save up money on your own and wind up with the same amount. But after participating in one, and setting one up, I see the advantages of this ‘community bank’ … Read more

How to Create a Food Forest within Four Years and Create Abundance Your Neighbourhood

Food Forests in Senegal by Andrew Millison

by Marianne Graff Published on March 6, 2025 Photo Credit: Andrew Millison, “How 8,000 Food Forests Grew Africa’s Great Green Wall” https://youtu.be/1LCTVO_Y5Rs?si=VTQYbaBOW6ac1TFd I just posted an article on Substack about a way to created food abundance in your neighbourhood for a few low cost, or for free. https://tinyurl.com/3ttdmbbn It’s an idea akin to ‘seed banking’ … Read more

Benefits of Microgreens and Why They are Perfect for Providing Food Security When Store Shelves are Empty

Photo credit: Zenith Microgreens

Photo credit: Zenith Micorgreens – example of Farm to Fork service: they delivery from their farm to homes and restaurants directly, no stores or middlemen, so growers get a fair price and you get a great price for top quality, fresh, organic food Microgreens are a Terrific Solution To Supply Chain Issues! I dream of … Read more