Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
There is just something really cool about cleaning the house when I know I am using something that I made! It certainly doesn’t make the job easier, but it does add an element of fun and creativity. And, it’s a perfect way to bring the children into mix. I find that by allowing them to …
“We don’t need to increase our goods nearly as much as we need to scale down our wants. Not wanting something is as good as possessing it.” – Donald Horban There is a growing movement in our society; a movement that is leaving very few untouched. It is taking the form of individuals pushing back …
One of my greatest challenges in homemaking is managing the food budget. I have certain dietary standards that I have set for my family and we try to stick to them as much as possible. We are mostly able to accomplish this through these means: -Growing, raising as much as possible in our backyard. -We …
Gather the ingredients: -1 cup distilled water -1/4 teaspoon Dr. Bronner’s unscented baby-mild liquid castile soap -1 teaspoon olive oil Combine water, castile soap, and olive oil in a glass jar. Give jar a little shake. Apply solution to cotton ball and remove makeup as you normally would. Admire the amazing results. Store on the …
Are you without health or medical insurance? Did the spouse with coverage lose his/her job? Or perhaps the monthly premium for your insurance has become more than you can financially afford? Well if it’s any consolation to you, according to this article in CNN Money 49.9 million, or 16.3% of, Americans are uninsured. You’re not …
I’ll just start off by coming clean (pun intended). I have been making my own laundry soap for a while now, but there have been times in the past when I have caved to the pressure and bought it from the store because commercial laundry detergent just seems to work better. We can be honest …
