Sustainable living means prioritizing the use of natural and renewable resources instead of creating excess waste and depleting resources for future generations. It means curbing our habit of expending. Here are a few ways to get started.
Freezing peaches is a wonderful way to enjoy them all year long! Learn how to freeze peaches the easy way! Get delicious peach recipes and more!
We live in a world where it's easier than ever to accumulate stuff, and most of us have done a great job at collecting a lot of it. Whether it’s clothes, books, knick-knacks, baseball cards,
Discover the tranquil beauty of August in the English countryside. Celebrate the harvest season and prepare for Autumn with our slow living to-do list, including decor tips, activities and musings about the English countryside.
A cottage is a traditionally small house often found in rural areas or small towns. These early cottages were constructed using local materials like stone,
Listing 20 genius ways to reuse old clothing in 2023 via upcycling, repurposing, restyling, and so much more!
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Self Sufficient Living is a great way to make sure your family is prepared for anything. Don't miss these Tips For Self Sufficient Living that are easy to do!
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I think everyone knows on here by now just how obsessed with canning I am. Last year, it was my crazy desire to fill an entire pantry in our garage with homemade canned goods. I canned all the way up till the moment my water broke with Grayson and ALMOST filled the cupboard. There were hot pickled carrots, hot pickled okra, bread and butter pickles, apricot jam, raspberry jam, strawberry jam, canned beets, peach salsa, tomato salsa, salsa verde, dilly beans, tomato sauce, whole peeled tomatoes, blueberry butter, apple butter, apple sauce…….the list goes on. In my opinion, there’s nothing more satisfying than canning fresh produce from the farmer’s market. I’ve been reaping the rewards of my efforts last spring and summer with every bite of juicy tomato canned at the height of tomato season, and every smear of spiced apple butter that I made with the apples we gathered at Apple Hill last fall. Y’all, I’m a pretty simple gal. Other than my family and friends, the three things that make me the happiest are canning, books and yoga. There’s a couple things that I like to make a lot of every year and strawberry preserves are at the …
This the best of both worlds - effective and tastes great! Try this super simple recipe for a healthier mouth.
Sustainable fashion for the Solar Punk If you enjoyed this, consider checking out my Ko-Fi for a printable zine version (or just to support my art :))
This post shares what happened to assure me I had roundworms and the natural remedies I used before having a stool test to reassure me I was parasite-free.
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How to make applesauce and can it at home.
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Learn how to preserve garlic with our guide, and never worry about having garlic available. You’ll be ready to store your garlic in oil, vinegar, and more.
Blackberry Jalapeno jam is a delightful mix of sweet blackberry jam with a tiny kick. The kick makes is a very versatile jam great for meats and appetizers.
Oh, hi! 👋 My name is Lindsay and I love my blender. Now repeat after me: my name is ____ and I love my blender. If this is your first time here, you
24 different uses for shredded paper ensures your private information doesn't end up in the wrong hands and gives you creative ways to recycle scrap paper.
You will LOVE this Goat Cheese! It is the creamiest Chevre with a very mild flavor. It’s pleasant tang is perfect to use in recipes, or to eat by itself with crackers or chips!
What does the term Solar Passive Design actually mean? Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun's energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces. In this approach, the building itself or some element of it takes advantage of natural energy characteristics in materials and air
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Off Grid Solar Greenhouse We built an off grid solar greenhouse because we live in a cold climate. There has been snow fall that decimated our early plantings more years than not. It is also known to have early frost that ruined our crop before the first harvest. This makes it really hard to grow
How to regrow green onions, scallions, spring onions from kitchen scraps infinitely! 2 fast easy ways to grow cuttings in water or soil indoors & outdoors!
