Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
I love my mid-week farmer’s market! I love everything about it, the vendor’s, the people, and the culture. There is a great myth that exists; it says, that shopping the local farmer’s market and frugality have nothing in common. I’m here to kindly tell you, that is simply not true. It’s not true because, my …
A large part of this whole frugally sustainable thing involves nutrition. In order to sustain ourselves we need to be healthy and physically able to do the work required of us. Yet there is that limiting element of frugality. Food costs constitute a significant percentage of our monthly budget because we are not, at this …
Elderberries are held in high esteem in areas all over the world. Known for their outstanding ability to ward off and cure the common cold and/or flu virus, elderberries make some of the most frugally sustainable remedies and should be a part of your medicine chest! I want to touch on a couple of issues …
When we clean our bathroom, kitchen, or laundry we certainly have expectations that must be met. We expect that mold, grime, odor, and stains all be removed, right? We especially want our clothes to smell nice and fresh. Unfortunately, we are beginning to learn that commercial product producers are using harsh, toxic chemicals in order …
The windows of the house are open. The cooler fall breeze is blowing in. I hear my little hens clucking peacefully just outside of my living room. And the light of the day is slowly dipping below the horizon. There will be darkness soon. For this house the darkness is intentional, because today (with the …
I love fall! I think I’ve said that enough over the past couple of weeks…but I can’t help it! I love the chill in the air, the leaves, and the peaceful rhythm it brings. I love the smell of fall (you know what I’m talking about). And, I really love the foods of fall: apples, …
