The outdoor clothesline is one of the world’s best inventions, wouldn’t you agree? Want to solar-dry your clothes this year? Let’s look at “The BEST Clothesline Ideas for Outdoors”! So simple….a line and a pole. So dependable….the sun comes up everyday. So effective….I mean air always dries your clothes! No wonder it’s been used for…
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How to Homestead in the Suburbs
Homesteading in the suburbs? Yes, it can be done! I lived and homesteaded in a suburban neighborhood for 15+ years and I have a lot to share with you today about “How to Homestead in the Suburbs”! 1. Install Rainwater Barrels Being in control of your water is an important part of homesteading…
50 Frugal Living Tips to Save Money Now
You’re finally ready to trim that budget so that you can pay down debt! But after all the “no brainer” ways to save, you’re ready for some serious savings ideas! How is frugal living accomplished? Here’s “50 Frugal Living Hacks to Pay off Debt”! What’s Your “Why”? We all need motivation in order to…
How to Be Self-Sufficient in an Apartment
What does it mean to homestead? Is it even possible to be self-sufficient when living in an apartment? YES, it is! Here’s “How to Be Self-Sufficient in an Apartment”! Homesteading isn’t as much about where you live as it is how you think and live your life! Loosely defined, homesteading is simply living a life…
My Journey to Sustainability and How I Can Help You!
Hello friend, I hope you’ll grab a cup of something wonderful and spend a little time with me today, as I share a bit of my story with you. This path that I’m on today wasn’t so well defined in past years. I knew that I wanted something different from the 9-5 bondage that all…
25 Self-Sufficient Living Tips and Ideas
Becoming self-sufficient is not only a good idea in today’s world with all of the economic challenges, but it’s all the rage as well! Self-sufficiency makes you less dependent upon the grid and the food system, while you provide for many of your own needs. Whether a natural disaster hits or you lose…
How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and Pre-Treat
I can’t even begin to quantify how much money you’ll save over the years by learning to make your own laundry detergent and pre-treat! With our big family and with using cloth diapers with my babies, I’ve saved thousands, yes I said thousands of dollars using our homemade laundry soap and pre-treat. This is…
How to Thrive like the Amish During Bad Economic Times
I love the Amish. Why do I love the Amish? Because everything about them screams of sustainability and self-preservation! There is much to learn from these amazing folks, so here’s “How to Thrive like the Amish During Bad Economic Times”! Holmes County I discovered the Amish about 25 years ago, when we were trying to…
How to Save Big Money on Your Utility Bills
It’s getting to be that time of year when we start thinking about….cold! Actually, any time of year, we should be aware of our utility consumption. I’ve got some tips and tricks that have worked for me in my home with “How to Save Big Money on Your Utility Bills”! Get to Know Your Meter…
19 Simple Zero-Waste Tips
Simplicity, minimalism and homesteading all share a common thread, and that’s zero-waste! Living a zero-waste lifestyle doesn’t need to be burdensome! On the contrary, with a few new tips and tricks that can be implemented at your own pace, you can be a zero-waste rock star in no time! Here’s “19 Simple Zero-Waste Tips”! What…
How We Paid Off $100K Worth of Debt In 3 1/2 Years
In 1992, my husband and I set out to be debt-free. Considering that we were in over $100,ooo worth of debt, that was no easy feat. But we paid it off, every cent. We did it and so can you! With that in mind, I want to share our journey with you in “How…
4 Ways to Dehydrate Herbs
It’s that time of year, when the herbs seem to be growing faster than I can harvest them! That’s why I’m excited to share “4 Ways to Dehydrate Herbs” with you! You might remember my post a while back “How to Design an Herb Garden“. Well, that little garden is cranking out some serious amounts…
