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…
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How to Save Money on Groceries by Using Loss Leaders
The pursuit of fresh, healthy food for my family is one of my highest priorities! While my goal is to grow and produce most of that food myself, there are times when supplementing from your local grocery can be a big help when stocking your pantry! Today, I want to discuss with you “How to…
6 Sustainable Living Tips from the Amish
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 “6 Secrets About the Amish that You NEED to Know”! Holmes County I discovered the Amish about 25 years ago, when we were trying to…
How to Stock Your Pantry for $5 a Week
There are few things that define the sustainable better than a stocked pantry! Here’s “How to Stock Your Pantry for $5 a Week”! It’s just a fact, stocking and maintaining a working pantry is one of the best investments you can make. While some will stock their pantry through home canning/preservation, others will stock through purchases…
How to Preserve Eggs without Refrigeration – Updated!
It’s Springtime here, and that means our hens are laying eggs….lots and lots of eggs. Let’s learn how to preserve eggs without refrigeration – updated! Back in the day, before refrigeration, there were several different methods to preserve eggs. Some work better than others! I’ve tried the oiling method without any luck (and it was…