A blog about eco living, zero waste, and self sufficiency
If you have thought about ways to bring in more money outside of your regular job, here are some ideas for side hustles you can do from your lifestyle block / homestead. What is a Side Hustle? A side hustle is a way to earn …
Top ideas for ways to save money and reduce your impact on the environment I’m all about living the green life, and today, I’m diving into a topic that’s as good for your wallet as it is for the planet: saving money while saving the …
Reduce the waste created at home: Simple ideas for a more sustainable future Why do we need to reduce the waste we create? In our increasingly consumer-driven society, the amount of waste we create has reached staggering levels: The world generates 2.01 billion tonnes of …
Experiencing a poor gardening season in your vegetable garden can be disheartening, but don’t give up on growing vegetables! Have you had a poor gardening season recently? I know I have… This past summer has been a pretty poor gardening season for me. So many …
Thinking about going Zero Waste? Here my top 7 things that I wish I had known when I started on living a lower waste lifestyle. 7 things I wish I had known before going zero waste When the idea of ‘going zero waste’ first attracted …
There are many ways to naturally purify the air in your home – try out these eco friendly ideas in your house. Improving the air quality in your home can be simple The quality of the air you breath can have an impact on your …
Follow this guide to learn how to save seeds from vegetables for growing again in future seasons! Why save seeds? Learning to save seeds from vegetables is a useful way to preserve a favourite type, especially the more unusual heirloom vegetables. It can also save …
It’s a new year, and a fresh chance to look at our habits to see where we can reduce more waste at home. Reducing waste at home in 2023 At the start of a new year, it’s a good time to have a look at …
What are some sustainable actions you can start taking, to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle? And what are the easiest and cheapest things you can do to be more sustainable? What does it mean to live a more sustainable lifestyle? As described by Wikipedia, sustainable living …
Zero waste gift experiences are a great eco-friendly alternative to physical gifts that can fill up our homes, and could end up in landfill eventually. Gift giving is a way to show love and kindness to friends and family Giving gifts for birthdays or celebrations …