Most of us can benefit from learning to live a more simple and frugal life. And there is no reason to bust your budget on food waste or storage! You can save a lot of money by using these food storage tips we’ve put together for you!
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.
Homesteading: Ducks vs. Chickens & How We Chose
Some people will be able to have both ducks and chickens on their homestead with no trouble whatsoever. We really wanted to raise a flock of something though for the eggs, and eventually made the decision to raise ducks. This is our story of how and why we ended up with 6 ducks and zero chickens.
How To Be More Sustainable With Your Clothing
We live in an era of “fast fashion” where things are of abysmal quality, super low in cost, but mass-produced to keep up with the latest trends. But not only is falling into the trap of fast fashion hitting us in the wallet, but it’s also destroying the Earth, and not sustainable in the long run.
The Basics of Beekeeping For Beginners
Before deciding to get into beekeeping, it’s important to know what you’re signing up. It may seem daunting, but beekeeping comes down knowing the basics.
Elk Meatballs Are a Real Thing. Here’s a Tasty Recipe To Try Today
Elk meat is light, lean, and delicious. Try this meatball recipe and see how fast it turns into a family favorite!
How to Prepare Your Flock of Ducks For Winter
It’s that time of year again! The aspen trees on the mountain are turning yellow and there’s a slight cool crisp chill to the air in the mornings. Our fall preparations for winter need to begin soon, and we have already started preparing our flock of ducks for the colder weather that’s coming.
10 Awesome Tips You Never Knew About Using Wood Stoves That May Change Your Life
Aside from using wood stoves to stay warm and cook food on, here are 10 tips you never knew on how to get the most out of your wood stove.
31 Ways to Help Kids Trade Screens for Streams
“Go outside and play” were words rarely spoken in our home growing up. “Come inside and eat” was the usual echo […]
3 Beginner Sustainability Changes To Set You Up For Success
Being sustainable doesn’t have to be done at once, and it often isn’t convenient – at first. But it feels good to know you’re helping make the planet a better place to live while saving money. Here are a few steps for those just beginning the journey to sustainability.
What You Need to Know About Duck Eggs Vs. Chicken Eggs
Chicken eggs and duck eggs are different. This article won’t say one is better than the other, yet will celebrate the differences that should be noticed and how to alter your recipes if you do choose to use duck eggs instead.
Like Ducks to Water: How to Improvise Your Ducks’ Watering and Make a DIY Pool
We’ve taken to owning ducks like ducks to water! It’s cute cliche, but I also have some advice for new duck owners looking to improvise or DIY a watering situation or pool for them to swim in. Because let’s be real: ducks take to the water, and therefore, their water is everywhere!
