Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
In this family we fish and we hunt. Contrary to popular belief, we do it not for the “thrill-of-the-kill”…we do it because we love the outdoors and we love the quality, relational time it affords us. It helps us to remain connected to nature and fosters a healthy level of respect for all the goodness …
Most of us are familiar with the chest rub that comes in the little blue bottle. You know…the super popular over-the-counter treatment for symptoms of cough and congestion!?! But did you also know that it’s made — just as many commercially-prepared cosmetics — in a base of petroleum with too many artificial additives and chemicals? For …
I know that Pinterest is flooded with tutorials for homemade crayons. But I thought to myself…what’s one more!?! Today we finally re-purposed the old broken crayons and put them to good use. And here’s how we did it… Step 1: Peel the paper off of your broken crayons. Step 2: Break the crayons into small …
Acne can seem like a curse… …or a battle that leaves us searching for a cure and trying tons of commercially-prepared remedies that promise treatment. The belief that pharmaceutical antibiotics, harsh chemicals, and synthetic hormones are necessary to treat acne is simply untrue. In addition to diet modification (more fresh, less processed foods), there are several …
Just as with facial cleansers, a good foundation for healthy skin is the use of astringents and toners. Their objective is to penetrate and remove all traces of dirt and oil. Likewise, they contract and tighten the pores, and make the skin on our face feel exceptionally clean. An astringent is basically something that constricts …
To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. -Joseph Chilton Pearce We are all born to be creative. Imaginative. Resourceful, artistic, innovative. We come hardwired with innate desires and unique aspirations buried deep within us. As children we believe these ideas can and will be expressed in our lives. We’re …
