reviving lost skills: mending clothes
Save money on clothes and reduce textile waste by reviving the lost skill of mending clothes.
simple living
say no to the Aussie mozzie – natural homemade mosquito repellent
An easy and all natural mosquito repellent that can be made at home.
frugal is not just thriving, it’s essential for a healthy life
Lissa Rankin outlines in her new book, her whole health philosophy that goes beyond conventional medicine. In this article I argue living a frugal life underpins her whole-health philosophy.
10 tasty ways to eat raw garlic every day
Eating raw garlic every day is medicinal, but what’s the best way to eat that clove? Here are ten tasty ways to eat raw garlic without resorting to swallowing a clove with your nose pinched.
Two Effective Natural Cold Sore Remedies
It just so happens that two of the most effective cold sore remedies are also natural and frugal! Tried and tested, these remedies will reduce the duration of a cold sore and speed up the healing process.
surviving the ‘just in case i need it’ gene–balancing frugality and clutter
A certain amount of hoarding is the precursor to reusing, repurposing and recycling, but how do you balance keeping things ‘just in case’ with decluttering and simplifying your home? Here are four ways I have found balance the two.
get what you need and more in the alternate economy
Save money, buy better, buy sustainable, support your local business by patronising the alternate economy.