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I repurposed an empty coffee can to make a cute flour canister to store bulk flour. And a reusable chalkboard label makes it look nice in my kitchen too. I love the way it turned out – score another one for zero-waste repurposing!
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Have you ever thought about where things go when they’re tossed ‘Away‘? Not just as trash to the landfill but food through a garbage disposal, unused household items, celebration decorations, remembrance gatherings and more. This post may give you a few things to think about.
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Did you know that you can substitute some (or even ALL) of the oil in your baked treats with applesauce? The result can be fewer calories, more fiber & vitamins and nearly zero difference to taste.
Whaaaaa….??? No, really!
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Any gardener knows that compost is ‘Black Gold‘. But for those just starting out, there’s often some hesitation.
You’re rotting things in a pile, doesn’t that stink?
The answer is: No!
Well actually, yes and no – the result depends on you. Don’t worry, it’s easy to make compost that smells only like rich planting soil!
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Life is busy & days seem so crammed that many people struggle to keep a tidy house. But maybe there’s an easier way. We can learn to clean like grandma did.
I’m nowhere the housekeeper grandma was, but here are a few things we do here on our Homestead that grandma would surely approve of…
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Rubbing alcohol has natural antibacterial properties. So it makes an easy way to eliminate odors as a deodorant without harsh chemicals or extraneous plastic in my personal hygiene routine.
It’s easy, it’s fast and it’s cheap!
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Swapping wasteful disposable plastic bags for cute handmade market baskets is trending right now. There are many benefits to this sustainable lifestyle choice too. Check out the benefits.
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I’m looking for a way to grab a fast meal out without creating loads of trash. I think I’ve come upon the perfect yet simple way for me to reduce landfill-bound trash when dining out.
