Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
I recently received a letter from a reader asking about herbs and where to start when using them: Hi there! I have been reading your blog this year and really enjoying it. I bought the stuff to make laundry soap and it cost less than a jug of Tide. My question is where to …
I may be a work-at-home mom — busy with keeping the home, homeschooling the children, and trying hard to save my family as much money as possible — but I love a pretty hair style. Not that it happens that much…but when we venture out, I see my long hair is a great, frugal accessory. Lilla Rose clips have been a new …
Repurposing greywater has been heavily publicized as being one of the most environmentally-friendly activities for the modern home, but did you know…it’s actually budget-friendly too! Today I want to share with you several ways to save money on your utility bill by learning how to repurpose the greywater generated by your household. So what is greywater? Greywater …
Everyone knows how passionate I am about gardening and growing-your-own — but I am equally as passionate about keeping backyard hens. Growing up, I don’t think — no, I know — my parents never even considered raising chickens; therefore, everything I’ve learned about them has come from my own research and trial and error. Backyard hens have been …
Earlier this week I shared with you a few of my favorite herbs for the Spring. Today I want to give you a recipe so we can all put those herbs into action…and build our herbal medicine chests for the coming season! This Herbal Miracle Salve is a must have for my house Spring, Summer, Fall, and …
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without” I detest useless waste. It literally makes me crazy to think of spending money on something — usually out of convenience — knowing that the end result will be the trash. Paper towels, diapers, wipes, disposable anything, and yes even toilet paper…for nearly a year our family …
