Frugally Sustainable
A Resource for All Things Frugal and Sustainable
Dear Andrea, I need to understand what items should always be in the pantry. Do you have a suggested items list? -Shelly in Canada I definitely wasn’t ready for the response that was received earlier in the week when I published my thoughts on meal planning and keeping a stocked pantry! So many of you are discovering the freedom, …
When we moved into our home nearly four years ago, we committed to planting and maintaining an edible landscape. We currently only have enough space to grow things that we can eat; therefore, everything that grows in our tiny little yard has purpose and nutritional value. Thankfully this means we can grow beautiful flowers that are visually appealing, packed full of vitamins, and super …
Keeping a well-stocked pantry is an common homemaking practice that is, unfortunately, at risk of being lost in many homes today. You see, for generations upon generations families’ have understood the importance of buying and storing food when it’s on sale and during the peak of harvest. They didn’t do it necessarily based on a …
With spring here, and the anticipation of outdoor adventures on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to start talking about natural protection from the sun! We all know that protecting our skin — the body’s largest organ — from the sun is super important; but sadly, so many of the commercially-prepared sunscreens on the market are laden with harmful …
As I was watering the garden this morning, and carefully inspecting the plants, I noticed the first signs of aphids in the peppers! Given the mild winter, I fear that we may have trouble with pests this year — and that’s just the reality of growing your own. While there are many, many commercially-prepared products …
[S]neezing, runny nose, wheezing, and itchy, watery eyes…yeah, spring’s here. Seasonal allergies have the ability to steal the joy of the season and with the mild winter that most of the country experienced, they seem to have come early this year! We all know that allergies are mostly aggravated by the pollen in the air that comes from a variety of trees, grass, flowers …
