Helps For the Home

Simplicity. Harmony.

I consider myself a frugally sustainable homemaker. It’s what I do. In my home and garden, I am the most content. I strongly believe that homemaking doesn’t have to be complicated.

The Garden and Edible Landscape

• Low desert edible landscape – You do the best you can with what you got!
• No wasted space – Intentional urban gardening.
• Raised beds – For a bountiful harvest.

Homemade Cleaners

• DIY All Purpose Cleaner
• Windows and Mirrors
• Disinfecting Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• Homemade Bleach
• All-Natural Disinfecting Spray
• Soap Scum Spray
• Wood Furniture Dusting Spray

Soaps

• Homemade Laundry Soap
• Liquid Dish Soap
• Liquid Hand Soap

Barn Yard

• Bees
• DIY Beekeeping
• Chickens
• Free-Range, Pastured and Organic Eggs
• Make Your Own Chicken Starter
• BackyardChickens.com
• Herbs for Chickens
• Dogs
• Herbs for Dogs
• Goats
• Natural Goat Care
• Rabbits
• The Living Compost Machine
• Pigs
• Lessons Learned on Keeping Pigs
• Sheep
• Living with Sheep: Everything You Need to Know to Raise Your Own Flock

Low-Impact Practices

• Hanging our clothes to dry – Life with minimal use of the dryer
• No microwave – Say What?
• How hand washing the dishes teaches my children the joy of service.

Recommended Reading and Online Resources

• Frugally Sustainable’s Bookstore