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Is this Normal?
Posted on May 14, 2015 by
A Resilient Society
Posted on May 5, 2015 byA Resilient Society Resilience is the ability to absorb shocks and continue to function. In this short video series the Post Carbon Institute explores the questions around how our world… Read More
5 Reasons Why Intentional Communities are More Relevant Than Ever
Posted on May 4, 2015 by5 Reasons Why Intentional Communities are More Relevant Than Ever In the 70’s and 80’s there was a flurry of intentional communities that then seemed to lose their relevance, and… Read More
Income Sharing Urban Communities
Posted on May 2, 2015 byIncome Sharing Urban Communities Point A is a group which has “an audacious proposal to form urban, income sharing, egalitarian, democratic, ambitious, engaged communes in the cities of the American… Read More
Who Defines a Family?
Posted on April 13, 2015 by1 Comment
Who Defines a Family? “Love makes us a Family.” The Scarborough Street mansion is home to 8 adults who live together by choice in a small community. Their local zoning… Read More
Couple Builds Cabin of Windows for $500
Posted on March 23, 2015 byA Cabin of Windows Wouldn’t it be cool if a house had a wall of windows, so it couldn’t confine the sunset to just one little space? Lilah Horwitz… Read More
How to Thrive on 10%
Posted on March 13, 2015 byHow to Thrive on 10% It is often taken for granted that the United States consumes and wastes 5 times more than the rest of the planet. At the same… Read More
Why should you care about Intentional Communities?
Posted on February 9, 2015 byWhy should you care about Intentional Communities? FIC Board Member Sky Blue reviews the successful systems and culture Twin Oaks has built to allow it to thrive. “Twin Oaks Community… Read More
Where to Find Happiness?
Posted on February 8, 2015 byWhere to Find Happiness? Sarah van Gelder, co-founder and editor in chief of Yes Magazine, has adapted an article from her book, Sustainable Happiness: Live Simply, Live Well, Make a… Read More
YES Youth Europe Self-Empowerment Cooperative
Posted on January 21, 2015 byParticipants: 28 young people (18 – 30 Years) – 1 from each EU country and 8 from other continents as guests Date: 26th April to 3rd May 2015 Place: Schloss… Read More
6 fascinating people who own almost nothing
Posted on January 4, 2015 byMost of us can only handle stacking, storing and stepping over our stuff for so long before we start to feel claustrophobic. We go on a cleaning spree and give (or… Read More
Yoga Benefits
Posted on August 13, 2013 byScoutmob Pillows
Posted on August 5, 2013 bywho says a pillow is just about comfort? we hope that by sleeping on this pillow the words will seep into one’s head. thanks to Scoutmob for the inspiration. http://scoutmob.com/p/Start-Where-You-Are-Linen-Pillow-Cover
Free Permaculture eBooks
Posted on July 25, 2013 byPermaculture is all about one part of a system trying to help another, so this is our attempt to help replicate that, by sharing permaculture knowledge as freely and as… Read More
Permaculture and Synergy
Posted on July 10, 2013 by‘When people and permaculture meet and work together, there is a synergy with nature that is lost in the world of money and the self’ http://www.permanentculturenow.com/synergy/
Happy Interdependence Day!!
Posted on July 4, 2013 byQuotable Quote
Posted on July 3, 2013 byMahatma Gandhi Quote
Posted on June 19, 2013 by“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history” – Mahatma Gandhi
Seattle to Create the First Free Food Forest
Posted on June 18, 2013 byForget meadows. Seattle’s food forest will be filled with edible plants, and everything from pears to herbs will be free for the taking. Read more here: http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/02/21/its-not-fairytale-seattle-build-nations-first-food-forest
Uncivilized vs Civilization
Posted on May 30, 2013 bythe Landfill Harmonic Orchestra
Posted on May 28, 2013 bySeed Saving Tips
Posted on May 16, 2013 byInspiring Community Events in 2013
Posted on May 9, 2013 by2013 Communities Events You Don’t Want to Miss: http://p0.vresp.com/4rBsDH #vr4smallbiz
Most lives are lived by default
Posted on May 8, 2013 by“By the sounds of it, it’s typical among human beings to feel like something huge is missing. The other thing is that they tend to be one of the same… Read More
A Walk in the Park to Beat Stress
Posted on May 3, 2013 byUrban living gives you brain fatigue. It flat out makes your brain tired of constantly being alert and aware. And a walk in the park can go a long way… Read More
Alyson Ewald Interview
Posted on April 18, 2013 byAlyson Ewald, from FIC’s Board, participates in an interview addressing the question “Is Community Important?” More details here: http://simplequestionmovie.com/episode-2-one-simple-question-exploring-our-world-one-question-at-a-time/
At Manzanita Village Gaia’s Food Forest
Posted on April 15, 2013 byUses of Vinegar In Your Home
Posted on April 12, 2013 byA safe, cheap, and easy cleaner for all number of things! Here’s a list of cleaning tips for your home: http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/45-vinegar-home
Modern Farmer on Facebook
Posted on April 10, 2013 byGet your Farm On with these helpful tips! https://www.facebook.com/ModernFarmerMedia
