Natural Living

Ah…Black Friday! Does it seem strange to anyone else that we celebrate consumerism the day after we remember all the things we have to be thankful for? It almost seems like a slap in the face, doesn’t it? I like to talk about consumerism, and how we as a family are moving away from it. But, …

With the holidays suddenly upon us, I am scrambling to prepare my home for our out-of-town guests! Who’s with me? I’ve decided to gather a few of my most popular homemade cleaner recipes here in one place so as to serve as a reference for those of us in a mad rush to clean the toilets, the …

There are those of us who have never grown anything in our lives! Then there are those of us who are experienced gardeners with large plots of land and a greenhouse. Oh…and let’s not forget everyone in between! No matter your level of gardening know-how, growing your own winter lettuce and/or microgreens can be a gratifying, empowering, and pleasurable pursuit during …

Welcome to Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways Blog Hop! It is my hope that together we can create an amazing collection of frugal and sustainable ideas that will be an excellent resource for all of our readers. Please feel free to link and share posts containing: Homesteading Notions Anything DIY or Homemade Frugal Recipes (we like real food …

I love baking soda! There are so many amazing uses for it around the house, especially when it comes to cleaning. If you’ve never tried to make a baking soda paste, you really should, it’s so easy. Homemade Baking Soda Paste Recipe -1/2 cup baking soda -2 tablespoons water -1 teaspoon castile soap Directions: Mix …

As far as I am concerned, enough has always been about a mind-set.Today, in our society, we live in the land of plenty. We’ve been conditioned to consume without consideration. “Don’t have the money right away, don’t worry, just use your credit card.” However, buying frivolous things has not only caused debt and added clutter in …