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Aug 11, 2010, Give the kettle a break

Are you in an office/ home where the kettle is constantly being boiled for individual cups of tea & coffee? Save energy and time by keeping a flask next

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Aug 6, 2010, Frame weaving

Construct a frame loom out of an old picture from or 4 pieces of wood screwed together. Children can weave their own place-mats or artistic wall hangings

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Jul 30, 2010, Energy saving tips

Try and eliminate your 'ghost power' - this is the power used by appliances that are left on at the wall but turned off at the appliance (think of stereo's,

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Jul 28, 2010, Silver / brass cleaner

The ashes from a wood burning stove / fire are brilliant at removing tarnish - just apply a little bit of cold wood ash from your fireplace with a damp

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Jul 28, 2010, Husband Does Grocery Shopping

I challenged my man to take the last of our money and buy food for the week. This was a tough call. I would have been hard pressed to fulfil the task

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Jul 27, 2010, GUINEA PIGS AND RABBITS

Guinea pigs and rabbits make fantastic droppings that can be added to the compost heap. They are great, inexpensive pets for children and can be bred for

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Jul 27, 2010, Homemade Chicken Stock

After roast chicken, instead of throwing away the carcass, make your own chicken stock. You can add home grown veg and herbs for a complete organic stock.

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Jul 27, 2010, Bring Outdoor Lighting Inside!

We have four children that are avid readers. They will often stay up for hours reading a good book. I decided that the outdoor solar lights were perfect

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Jul 25, 2010, Sustainable Urban Living

So you want to live green but you dwell in the city? Sustainable urban living is achievable and here are some hints and tips on how to live green in the city.

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Jun 22, 2010, Home Made Dog Food

How to make home made dog food for those who want to feed their dogs a more natural diet.

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Jun 19, 2010, Homesteading Skills

Learn some basic homesteading skills that you need to be successful in your urban homesteading journey.

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Jun 17, 2010, Stockpiling Food - Pantry List

It is always a good idea when you are stockpiling food or choosing to live a simpler life to have a well stocked pantry.

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Jun 17, 2010, Home Canning

In a simple green lifestyle home canning knowledge is a useful thing to have. Canning also allows you to buy seasonal vegetables in bulk and preserve them for later in the season.

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Jun 16, 2010, Stockpiling Groceries

People start stockpiling groceries for many reasons. But whether you are stockpiling for 3 months or for much longer terms this article will help you find out if stockpiling food is for you.

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Jun 4, 2010, Save Electicity

Here is another quick frugal tip to save money on electricity - don't turn on the oven for just one thing. If you plan to heat it up for dinner, make a

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