Natural Living

Is it something that is actually attainable? Can we make every effort to pursue it — by living frugally, working overtime, or making wise investments — and then finally come to the point where we can say…”This is it, I have arrived.” Or, is security as a whole better represented as an idea…something that exists only in the …

Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is by far one of my most favorite plants in the herb garden. I started growing Calendula last year in order to have a fresh and purely organic supply of petals and flowers for making lotions and medicinal salves; as the soothing and healing power of this beautiful bright yellow/orange flower has been experienced in my home. These …

Debt is like any other trap, easy enough to get into, but hard enough to get out of. -Henry Wheeler Shaw There are a multitude of financial traps that have become prevalent in our society today. And no matter if you’re working hard to pay off debt or struggling to pay the bills, I have a feeling that we are all …

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 …

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 …

“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 …