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Aug 11, 2010, Give the kettle a breakAre 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 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Give the kettle a break" Aug 6, 2010, Frame weavingConstruct 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 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Frame weaving" Jul 30, 2010, Energy saving tipsTry 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, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Energy saving tips" Jul 28, 2010, Silver / brass cleanerThe 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 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Silver / brass cleaner" Jul 28, 2010, Husband Does Grocery ShoppingI 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 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Husband Does Grocery Shopping" Jul 27, 2010, GUINEA PIGS AND RABBITSGuinea 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 Permalink -- click for full blog post "GUINEA PIGS AND RABBITS" Jul 27, 2010, Homemade Chicken StockAfter 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. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Homemade Chicken Stock" 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 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bring Outdoor Lighting Inside!" Jul 25, 2010, Sustainable Urban LivingSo 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. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sustainable Urban Living" Jun 22, 2010, Home Made Dog FoodHow to make home made dog food for those who want to feed their dogs a more natural diet. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Home Made Dog Food" Jun 19, 2010, Homesteading SkillsLearn some basic homesteading skills that you need to be successful in your urban homesteading journey. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Homesteading Skills" Jun 17, 2010, Stockpiling Food - Pantry ListIt is always a good idea when you are stockpiling food or choosing to live a simpler life to have a well stocked pantry. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stockpiling Food - Pantry List" Jun 17, 2010, Home CanningIn 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. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Home Canning" Jun 16, 2010, Stockpiling GroceriesPeople 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. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stockpiling Groceries" Jun 4, 2010, Save ElecticityHere 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 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Save Electicity"
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