Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
There’s no denying that household mold and mildew can be dangerous to our health. In fact, it has been proven to promote asthma, allergies, and colds. Likewise, it is thought to increase the occurrence of mood swings and depression. Generally speaking, prevention is the best way to eradicate the problem; however, that seems to be the issue with …
Ouch! If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time you may have noticed that I tend to write about whatever is on my mind or what I’m doing in the garden or maybe I’ll tell you about the happenings in my kitchen…basically I share my everyday life with you. So this past weekend …
Herbal raw honey ointment…nothing is as powerful to encourage skin healing like raw honey! Combined with medicinal herbs and bursting with antibacterial and antiseptic properties, this ointment is a must-have in everyone’s first aid kit. Just wait until you try it! One use is all you need in order to see its’ amazing effects…you won’t …
This time of year, if you live anywhere in the Southwestern part of the US from Southern Kansas down through Texas and over to Southern California, you may begin to notice your local mesquite trees heavy laden with fruit that strongly resembles a bean pod or some type of legume. Not only are these …
Many of us recognize and acknowledge the benefits of growing our own food. Yet factors such as time, money, space, know-how, and limited resources make maintaining a home garden a less than practical option for everyone. Luckily there are a few really good alternatives that can help supply us and our families with fresh produce throughout this season of harvest. Gardening Alternatives 1. …
Raisins are dried grapes, this we know. Making raisins from fresh grapes involves only one small step, yet — if you’re like me — few of us have ever tried the process at home. This year, since we are experiencing somewhat of a bumper crop of grapes coming from our tiny backyard vineyard, the children and I decided it would …
