Sustainable Lifestyle

Learn how to reduce your resource consumption and live mindfully for a better future with our sustainable lifestyle resources. Explore our library with information on gardening, homesteading, do-it-yourself projects, repurposing and more to help you live a more sustainable, meaningful lifestyle.

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Gardening Tasks for Fall

Here are some great gardening tasks for fall… perhaps they’ll spark some ideas as you strive to make next year the best gardening year yet.

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Get a Head Start on Gardening with Cold Frames

Using a cold frame is a great way to get a head start on starting your garden or used as a way to extend your growing season during those cooler months.

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Get Fizzy With It! Make Your Own Homemade Soda

Home brewing your own sodas are cheaper, more nutritious and a great project to do with the family. Learn how easy this skill is and use the recipes provided to make your own homemade soda.

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Going Rogue: 15 Ways to Detach From the System

We must come to the understanding that there is no true safety net for us to fall into; it’s up to ourselves to get us out trouble.

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Grow Buckets Of Calories in a Kiddie Pool or Tub

What if I told you there was a way to grow a few thousand calories in a kiddie pool?

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Grow the Heartiest Tomatoes with These Organic Tips

Follow these organic natural tips and enjoy a juicy crop, perfect for summer salads and fresh sauces.

Grow Your Own Lemon Tree

With a little bit of effort, you could be using homegrown lemons in your drinks and recipes in just a few months.

Growing and Using Barley at Home

Barley is a high-yielding cereal grain that can be adapted to many parts of the homestead. This step-by-step growing guide will help you grow and harvest barley from start to finish.

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Heal Lips Naturally With This Soothing Lip Balm

Most store bought lip balms contain toxic substances that can do more harm to your lips than good. Feel confident knowing there is an alternative – a natural alternative. This homemade lip balm recipe is soothing, moisturizing and will help heal chapped, sensitive lips.

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Hobby Homesteading: 3 Backyard Livestock Breeds Every Home Should Have

Hobby homesteading is showing up in the sprawling suburban neighborhoods. Here are the most popular small breeds and how to get started.

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Home Invasion: Preventative Security Layers to Protect the Home

It’s not enough these days to tell those who are home alone to have the doors and windows locked at all times or to not open doors for strangers. Minimize the threat of a home break in or home invasion by adding 3 layers of security to prevent your home from being a possible target.

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Home Protection Dogs: Amp Up Your Home’s Security Perimeter With These Tips

If you want your dog to protect your property while you’re away, there are a few things you can do that make it easier for the dog to do his job while you’re gone.

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