Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
“Small rooms or dwellings discipline the mind, large ones weaken it.” ~Leonardo Da Vinci There’s no doubt that for millions of us, housing costs hold the largest percentage of our monthly budgets (To those of you who have paid off your mortgages…I bow in honor of you!). And as the current housing market crisis continues …
“There must be more to life than having everything!” ~Maurice Sendak Why do they label us consumers? Aren’t we people with thoughts, feelings, and passions all our own? Aren’t we more than working from 9-5, sponsoring a corporation, in order to earn money so that we can support a shopping habit, or live in a …
“Give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough.” ~Old Testament ProverbHow did we as a society loose touch with frugality? Somewhere in the middle of the twentieth century, frugality started to gain a bad reputation. The “more is better” mantra of the industrial revolution was sweeping through the hearts of individuals. The lure …
The plan for The 23 Day Frugal Living Challenge: Each day there will be an inspirational post on frugal living. There will be a “Daily Goal” that sets our focus for the day. Participation in the forum is vital. And will provide support and encouragement for the journey. Be sure to read “How This Works.” …
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Sarah of Renaissance Mama. Hi, my name is Sarah and I blog at Renaissance Mama! Today, I’d like to share my story with you in hopes that it will inspire and encourage you! As we’ve been on our journey towards living a healthier, more natural lifestyle, I’ve been excited that …
Today I want to share with you an all-natural product that you can make easily at home in order to build your DIY medicine chest. This homemade antiseptic ointment is packed full with germ-killing properties that will help treat everyday minor cuts, scraps, and abrasions. You can use this ointment just as you would a tube …
