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The energy crisis raging in Europe has even affected the fashion and needs of the French. In the upcoming autumn-winter 2022/2023 season, Russian felt boots may become the national footwear in France, where the demand for such products has risen sharply (the source). So what are you waiting for? Grab your pair now: https://ecominded.net/valenki…

Wonderful world of Zdravoye (Sane) - relatively new but fast developing ecovillage of Kin's domains in the South of Russia, founded mostly by entrepreneurs, please enjoy this 3 min. video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdJk7x85Skk…

Dear friends, in the process of co-creation of our Dream Home we came to the point when we need your help again. Please read our story: https://ecominded.net/dream-home-in-progress and support our fundraising by the way most suitable for you! Make a small donation or share the link with your friends and in social networks - we accept any help with gratitude.…

Dear friends,

Last winter, when temperatures dropped to -25 C° a visionary from the cold northern world developed a masterpiece online training that teaches how to conceptualise, design and draw an off-grid, solar passive and self heating Earthship hybrid. He utilised low tech materials such as super/hyper-adobe bags, tires, bottle bricks for the walls and thin clay tiles or ferrocement for the vaulted catenary…

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Please check this amazing, life-changing book: https://ecominded.net/building-better-world…

My dear friends! There is an old proverb: "God forbid you to live in times of changes". The fact is that our old familiar world is falling apart before our very eyes and new reality is being created... Some visible signs of the new reality we formed in a series of short notes that you can check here: https://ecominded.net/alternative-views-news…

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In Russia, we have a proverb: "Prepare the sleigh in summer and the cart in winter". Considering growing energy crisis and upcoming fuel shortage isn't now the time to take steps that will help you survive the winter? Look at Valenki (Russian felt boots) as possible solution for energy crisis:…

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In these uncertain times we are offering 20% discount on all eco-minded products (https://ecominded.net), from permaculture garden tools and handmade crafts to cold-pressed oils and holistic natural cures, if you make your payment in Bitcoins! We would like to encourage our customers to pay in Bitcoins, for it is the only way left, reliable and fast, to receive the money…

Rocket Mass Heaters are possibly the most powerful solution to many of the problems confronting individuals and the global population today. Rocket Mass Heaters burn up the smoke, using that energy for heat, and not releasing nearly as many CO emissions in the air. The exhaust is nearly pure steam. For individuals, Rocket Mass Heaters can save thousands of dollars and bring greater comfort. Around our world, if a billion people used Rocket Mass Heaters as their…

Hey folks, my book The Prayer of Life was edited and republished recently under the title: "From Dying to Living". Please place an order:  https://ecominded.net/prayer-of-life

This book will help you to find the answers to some vital questions, like What brings on life’s troubles and illnesses? How the feelings stored in human's body…

Look at one of Russian ecovillages of Kin's domains - breathtaking view from the Air (5 minutes video):

A Kin's domain (Family homestead) is a Living Home for a family to establish healthy, secure, self-sufficient and happy life in harmony with nature.…

Hey eco-minded folks, just reminding that by the end of April 2022 you can get ALL eco-friendly, permaculture, sustainable, organic products and handmade crafts with 20% discount: https://ecominded.net/new-payment-options

20% off all Permaculture garden tools: https://ecominded.net/garden-tools…

Dear friends, for a limited time only you can get ALL eco-minded, permaculture, sustainable, organic products with 20% discount: https://ecominded.net Please apply coupon code forpermies in your cart.…

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We live in uncertain times. The entire world is going through a difficult transitional period unprecedented in the history of mankind. Russia has become the world leader in terms of the number of sanctions imposed against it - more than 6000. The world war III is already underway in information space. Millions of fake news have overwhelmed Western social networks, newspapers and TV channels. At the same…

Dear friends,

Total madness is happening now in the world. Due to massive USA, UK and EU sanctions against Russia most of Russian people are facing real challenges. So are we, at Eco-Minded Club, have to inform our customers that PayPal and international bank transfer payments are not available any more. During this insane transition period of time we offer you to pay through Western Union or KoronaPay (click on the…

Grow old-fashioned vegetables, greens, flowers and medicinal plants that have been passed down through generations in Russian sustainable family homesteads, all with the same traits - planting after planting, season after season, generation after generation... Place an order: https://ecominded.net/heirloom-seeds and share the link with friends! For limited time you can also take your chance and get the seeds…

Hey folks, according to "The Ringing Cedars of Russia" book series, the healing properties of Pinus Sibirica, (or "Siberian cedar" as they call it in Russia) are well-known for centuries. And we are having a huge discount offer for you: get handmade cedar pendant XL size (4.5-5.5 cm in diameter) for as little as $3 US: https://ecominded.net/cedar-pendant-on-a-thread - the offer valid till March…

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Please enjoy our new article where we reveal the difference between dreams and real life and share our personal experience in creating a Space of Love: https://ecominded.net/the-story-of-one-space-of-love

I hope you will find it entertaining and…

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Within 3 days of the heavy snowfall we have had about 120 cm of snow which is absolutely not normal for Krasnodar region. Lots of water! We are afraid to think of what's gonna happen when all this snow will start to melt. Please watch the videos:

Day 1.…

Dear friends,

At the end of the year 2021 we collected all the money we could: our own savings, your jenerous donations (thank you!) even borrowed some money from the bank, and managed to purchase a small land plot in the countryside of Krasnodar region (South of Russia). We found a very beautiful place to build a dream home: forest view and just 50 meters to the river, please enjoy the video:…