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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Straw Bale Gardening: Everything You Wanted to Know for the Best Bounty Ever

This new organic gardening method is a game changer. Here’s everything you needed to know about straw bale gardening to get the best bounty ever.

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Study Reveals Ginger May Be Stronger than Chemo for Fighting Cancer

It’s a food with curative powers that have been highly regarded for centuries, though science is still unlocking its secrets.

Sustainable Farming: Starting a Quail Flock

Whether you choose to get started with chicks or eggs, quail are an easy way to provide sustainable meat even in small spaces. They’re prolific layers, can be eaten without the meat becoming tough at any time during their lives, and are a great way to get into poultry for the small scale homesteader.

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Survival Food Series: 25 Survival Seeds You Need For Your Garden

Living off the land sounds as inviting as Christmas dinner. But many have hardly had adequate experience being “farmers.” In fact, many have had no experience at all when it comes to planting anything. That being said, the day is slowly approaching where each of us may have to trade in our company identification badges for a shovel and a pair of overalls.

Survival Seeds to Sow – Heirloom, GMO or Non-GMO

As many are beginning to take interest in buying seeds in order to secure their future, there is confusion as to what type of seeds to buy. Seed packages contain confusing acrononyms such as GMO, Non-GMO , and heirloom seeds; so what does it all mean?

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Survival Uses of Everyday Items

Our homes, cars, offices and even dustbins are full of stuff that we barely give a second glance to. Many of those items are multi-purpose and can be used for prepping and/or in situations where our survival is challenged.

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Sustainable Essentials: 8 Necessary Items for Raising Baby Chicks

It’s no wonder chickens are the “homesteading gateway animal.” Here is everything you need to know on caring for baby chicks and keeping them healthy.

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Sustainable Gardening: What To Do Before You Plant Your Seedlings

Living sustainably and starting a garden is economical and will help your children learn the essential skill of growing food as naturally as possible. But there is some prep work to be done to ensure a healthy, thriving garden.

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Take the Frustration Out of Chopping Firewood With This Quick Tip

Both of these methods are pretty useful for making your firewood chopping session a little shorter, and a lot less tedious.

The Austerity Diaries

The Austerity Diaries

Refuse to take part in the nation’s economic collapse. Take control of your life by taking control of meeting your own needs.

How Saving Money Is Better Than Earning It

The Austerity Diaries: How Saving Money Is Better Than Earning It

The best way to save money is to spend time.

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The Benefits of Hydroponic Gardening: An Infograph

In the aftermath of a event where going outdoors could be dangerous or life threatening, this gardening technique could be your lifeline for fresh vitamins and nutrients.

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