A few days ago, I wrote about supporting your local economy by making your Christmas gifts, supporting local artisans and farmers and not painting the Mall black on Friday. These are worthy ideals that will help you live more frugally, sustainably, with greater joy and self sufficiency. This is how I’ve lived for 30 years [...]
Steps to discovering and growing your passion
2 Nov posted by
Yesterday I signed up for NaNoWriMo, as a rebel, of course. Purple Sheep are the exception, rather than the rule and the road less travelled must entail doing what other’s aren’t, no? During November, I am a NaNoWriMo rebel because: I am writing nonfiction. I am working on improving my blog posts, writing an ebook, [...]
Debt free living: 50 strategies to save money and pay off your debt
30 Sep posted by
In order to do what you love, where you want to live, you need to minimize debt. Debt keeps you in bondage to a pay cheque. It keeps you in the city, building someone else’s business. It keeps you living in emotional turmoil and bondage. Getting out of debt takes a commitment to a few [...]
Food preservation – Dehydrating fruits and vegetables
18 Aug posted by
This is a series on Food Preservation — taking summer’s bounty and preserving it for winter’s scarcity. Dehydrating fruits and vegetables is one of several methods of food preservation that should be in your arsenal to allow you to enjoy the benefits of fresh, vitamin rich, chemical free food year round and at the lowest [...]
Make your own laundry soap for pennies per load and get one step closer to your dream
9 Jul posted by
There’s a really cool project going on in Kansas City at the Urban Farming Guys. 20 families moved into the inner city and set up housekeeping with a motive to bring fresh vegetables and homesteading skills to the inner city. I absolutely love what they’re doing — check it out. This video shows you how [...]
Virgin Coconut Oil, Gold Label - 1 quart
