KIRTLAND, Ohio —Ever thought about cultivating a vegetable garden, raising chickens, canning fruit or other homesteading skills? It may feel like a big leap to pursue a self-sufficient, home-based ...

The dream of self-sufficiency often brings to mind sprawling fields and a quiet country life. But what if you could cultivate that independent spirit right in the middle of the city? Urban ...

With grocery prices rising, more and more gardeners are interested in growing their own produce. Sometimes referred to as self-sufficient gardening, the rising trend of planting a veggie garden that ...

In uncertain economic times, tiny homes offer a more affordable way of living, but the benefits don't stop there. These compact spaces encourage simplicity and creativity, help you learn to live with ...

When Analyn Marquez and her family first joined the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), life was a daily struggle. ...

A few months ago, I wrote about slighting – about why human beings are so vulnerable to feeling disrespected, and how perceived disrespect can cause severe psychological pain and even lead to violence ...

Recognize when you are over-relying on yourself. Signs include chronic fatigue, emotional numbness, withdrawal from relationships, mounting anxiety or irritability and difficulty asking for help.