Faces of a Vanishing World

Faces of a Vanishing World

I happened across this documentary last week on the Ovation channel.  Joey Lawrence, or Joey L, is an amazing young photographer.   In Faces of a Vanishing World, Joey leaves his home in New York to pursue his passion of photographing the last of the tribes that are on the verge of extinction.  In this 1 hour . . . → Read More: Faces of a Vanishing World

Woman on the Hunt….. Women and Hunting

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“Women are meant to create life, not destroy it.”  I often hear this whenever the subject of women and hunting is brought up, and used to think it myself years ago.  Are we so naive as to think that we are above the natural law of nature and that we can . . . → Read More: Woman on the Hunt….. Women and Hunting

How Mongolians Set Up a Yurt or Ger

This video shows nomadic Mongolians setting up the yurt (ger).

Mongolian shelter – Ray Mears World of Survival – BBC

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Learn How to Felt Wool with Simple Felting Kits

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©2010 Shanna Ohmes

Aside from leather craft, felting wool is a skill and craft that has been around as long as humans have been here.  The basics are simple:  wool, moisture and agitation to bind the fibers to each other to create a warm and durable fabric suitable for clothing, coats, blankets and even . . . → Read More: Learn How to Felt Wool with Simple Felting Kits

Mongolian Felt Making

Mongolian Felt Making

 

 

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Louet Drop Spindle Kit

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©2010 Shanna Ohmes

Have you ever wanted to learn how to spin wool to make your own yarn?  A drop spindle is one of the best ways to learn how to spin before going on to invest in a spinning wheel.  Drop spindles were used by traditional cultures all over the world with all . . . → Read More: Louet Drop Spindle Kit

Herbal Medicine Making Kit….Learn How to Make Your Own Herbal Remedies

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©2010 Shanna Ohmes

Did you know you can make your own tinctures, salves, herbal syrups and infusions right in your own kitchen?  By learning how to make your own safe herbal remedies for your family you will have peace of mind knowing your are keeping your family healthy as well as saving money by . . . → Read More: Herbal Medicine Making Kit….Learn How to Make Your Own Herbal Remedies

Endangered Peoples

Endangered Peoples

This book “is a bittersweet journey through the human family. The striking images and poingnant voices of endangered peoples will move and haunt readers as they absorb the fact that, one by one, the earth’s richly varied peoples are vanishing. Any loss in the human family is a loss to us all.” excerpt from . . . → Read More: Endangered Peoples

Boer Goat Profits Guide

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©2010 Shanna Ohmes

Did you know that outside of the United States nearly 72% of the world’s population eats goat meat?  And with the Euro-Asian influence in the United States, goat meat is becoming more popular here, too.  The market for goat meat continues to grow as more restaurants add it to the menu . . . → Read More: Boer Goat Profits Guide

Fruit of the Gods: Ways to Eat, Enjoy and Preserve Apples

©2010 Shanna Ohmes

Fall is here and what better way to celebrate the season than with the fruit of the gods?  Take a trip to a ‘pick your own’ orchard or farmers market and bring home your bounty.  Apples are abundant in the fall, and an easy fruit to preserve for the winter.  . . . → Read More: Fruit of the Gods: Ways to Eat, Enjoy and Preserve Apples

Sauerkraut and Pickle Crocks

Sauerkraut and Pickling Crocks and Supplies

Cultures for Health

Cultures for Health