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• First Aid Kit

  

  Recently I came across an old list of what to put in a first aid kit. Good to have on-hand, but it takes a bit to compile it all. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES,

• Visions

  

  Here I am still trying to weed through the clutter in my home and I tell you, it is HARD to get rid of things. I have already taken 2 car loads to Goodwill and... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES,

• Thrift Finds - What 5 Dollars Can Get You

  

  Today on the way home from running errands, I stopped at a yard sale late in the day and came away with a sewing maching just like this one for 5 dollars. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES,

• Plastic Bottle Green House

  

  http://ana-white.com/2011/04/plastic-bottle-green-house-build-guideFrom Ana-White.comLooks like a fun project to try, for very little money. I am also adding he... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES,

• THRIFTING - Little Floral Coin Purse

  

  BLUE FLORAL COIN PURSEWhat have you thrifted lately? Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES,

• They Don't Tell You

  

  In living simple class, they don't tell you that the first thing you will need to do is get rid of clutter. They also don't tell you that you will get rid of th... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 HOME

• Thoreau Fundraiser

  

  Part of the mission of Retrench Now (if we have a mission), is giving back. Living simply and choosing to give back to help where you can, on things that are... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014

• Package Deal

  

  Something that the last post made me think of today was how I need to stock more basics in the pantry. Things such as flour, sugar, oil, oatmeal, etc, to have o... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014

• Food For Thought - Slow Food Movement

  <script height="360px" width="640px" src="http://player.ooyala.com/iframe.js#pbid=YTJhZmJmNWZlNTc5MGM4ZTViZTY0NGJh... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014

• Lifestyle

  

  Right now I am reading Suzanne McMinn's book about her life on a farm and becoming a farmer. On page 93, it reads, "Living frugally and simply is about more tha... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014

• My Favorite Tiny House Yet

  

  http://minimotives.com/http://minimotives.wordpress.com/Photo by Mini Motives Dot Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014

• The Tiny House Family

  

  http://www.tinyhousefamily.comAnother gorgeously small house. The family are building a larger home on their property and will use the tiny house as a bed and... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2014

• Egg Substitutes For Cooking and Baking

  Using Flax Seed: For each egg needed, place in blender: 1 heaping tablespoon of whole organic flax seed, blend until it becomes a fine meal. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014

• Gas Up the Car

  We've had an early arctic weather pattern hit us and it took me off guard*My car was almost on empty and I had to trek out on the roads to fill up*No cash on... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013

• Rethinking "Black Friday"

  

  What would Thoreau make of "Black Friday" do you think? I for one, have rethought the annual trekking out on the Friday after Thanksgiving and have given it up... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013

• It's Been Awhile

  

  . I got to the point here that I felt like I didn't really have much to say or offer on this blog. But I've changed my mind, and am bringing at least the link... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013

• Stretching Cat Litter

  

  Those who have felines at home will know that when you run out of litter and don't have any more, its a hassle to make a trip out to get some. It is also... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012

• What To Use Lemons For

  

  Some great ideas in this post by the Healthier Steps blog. Lemons will be on your next grocery list, I guarantee it - I know they are on mine! Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2012

• Home Decorating Blog

  

  I stumbled on this gorgeous photo which led me to this beautiful home decorating and vintage blog. I think I am in heaven! Check her out at the Jungalow. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012

• Chocolate Syrup

  We had this delicious syrup with pancakes this morning. You smother your waffles or pancakes with it, just like you would with maple syrup. Bet you'll end up... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2012