With winter moving into our nation, the Beatus Cras is taking a look at mental health awareness for the next two months. Fewer daylight hours and cold temperatures can negatively affect mental health. It is important to be aware of the struggles those with mental health challenges can face this Read more…
The Beatus Cras wishes you a happy December, and offers a reminder: take care of yourself this holiday season. Take a step back from the corporate idea that buying the right things is the key to happiness. Spend time with those you care about, make memories that will last longer Read more…
Have you read the Beatus Cras constitution? If you do, you will notice that we have “no standing armies, only militias when under imminent threat.” However, the nation is permitted to “maintain other types of defense mechanisms to ensure the safety of its territory and citizens, and also for fun.” Read more…
The Beatus Cras traveled far and wide in July! Our first stop was Microcon 2023, hosted by the wonderful Royal Republic of Ladonia. Day One – Thursday Arriving early Thursday, the Beatus Cras took time off from micronational affairs to visit nearby Chicago. Our delegation visited first Bachelors Grove Cemetery Read more…
Reducing plastic waste is the theme of May and June. With up to 80% of plastic waste ending up in landfills or the ocean, reducing the amount of plastic waste we produce is a good way to lower our individual contributions to that number. Over the next two months, check Read more…
During March and April, the BC worked on creating healthy habits surrounding food. We swapped our snacks for healthier options, planned ahead when shopping, and focused on creating lasting change by establishing habits we can continue past the end of the challenge. Did you work on your food habits? Let Read more…
As we get further into 2023, the Beatus Cras has decided to focus on a topic vital to our very existence: food. During the months of March and April, we are working to create healthy habits surrounding the creation and consumption of food within our nation! Changing any sort of Read more…
The theme for January and February was water waste management. We cleaned pet waste carefully to keep it out of water runoff and used a surface cleaner with natural ingredients. It smelled even better than our previous type! Even though the month has passed, don’t forget to remember your storm Read more…
The challenges for January and February are about watching our water waste! As it is winter for many of us, we are using water in different ways than we do in summer months. In summer, we may water plants and lawns, while in winter we may drip faucets to prevent Read more…
The challenges for November and December were about preparing for winter. Winter in the Beatus Cras has only just begun, but we did get a bit of a cold snap in December. We practiced our winter plan and stored drinkable water, covered outdoor faucets, and tested our non-electric heating methods. Read more…