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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Rhubarb: The Good Stalk

Rhubarb is more versatile than we give it credit for. Its stalk are a favorite for culinary reasons, but there is more to it than meets the eye.

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Secrets of a Successful Organic Garden

This little YouTube gem is loaded with succinct advice you can apply to your garden – whether you are just beginning, or have already established your green thumb.

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Securing Long Term Survival With Seeds

Seeds are an invaluable commodity and hold the key to long term sustainability, and survival in some cases.

“Seeds are the forgotten heroes of food—and of life itself” —Christopher Cook. Photo: beneketaro (CC-BY-20)

Seed Libraries Fight for the Right to Share

Sharing these wellsprings of sustenance may sound innocuous enough, yet this increasingly popular exchange—and wider seed access—is up against a host of legal and economic obstacles.

Self-Sufficiency Skill: Basic Vehicle Maintenance

Learning basic care car is a skill everyone should learn as part of being frugal and becoming more self-sufficient.

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Simple Ways to Purify Drinking Water in Emergencies

Your water supply is a factor that must be accounted for at all times and knowing the simplest way of purifying water will save you time and money.

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Simply Sprouting

Sprouts are a delicious alternative to expensive bottles of vitamins which can lose their nutritional value as well as expire within a year of it being purchased. In fact, sprouts provide the highest amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes of any of food per unit of calorie.

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Six All-Natural Lotions, Balms and Salves You Can Make On the Cheap

It’s time we take an active stance against chemical-laden products. Knowing how easy it is to make your own will help you positively impact your health and save money at the same time. There is no reason to spend endless amounts of money on a lotions, creams and salves that you can make yourself – without the added chemicals. These recipes are loved by my family. Try them today and notice the difference!

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Small Space Gardening

As one wise man once said, “There are never problems, only solutions.” Even though we don’t live in the sprawling countryside, you can still enjoy organic, homegrown vegetables and fruits from the convenience of your patio.

Solar Powered Equipment for Disaster Preparation

We have a finite amount of fuel sources that can be stored for disaster situations. Therefore, using solar powered equipment is an ideal investment for renewable energy for long-term SHTF preparations.

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Someday, This Humble Fungus Could Kill Millions of People

Imagine what would happen if something threatened even a small percentage of the world’s wheat yields.

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Storing Seeds for Long Term Use

Storing seeds is essential for your long term preparation and food security. Getting in the habit of growing heirloom varieties and storing their viable seeds will ensure you have a back up food source if a long term disaster occurs.

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