Thrift

A Non-Electric Life

Kathy Harrison April 10, 2015

My daughter is getting her own apartment. She’ll be moving soon and the whole family has been very busy helping her get ready

An Old-Fashioned Family Garden

Dave Ross April 8, 2015

Plant together, harvest together, and eat together. Pretty rare these days. But so worth it.

Our starter set includes everything you need to make several batches - enough to wash more than 800 loads at less than 7¢ per load.

4 Ways to Get Organized for Spring Cleaning

Sarah Nussbaum March 9, 2015

Imagine – in just a couple of months we’ll all be throwing open the windows, shaking out the rugs and giving the whole house a breath of fresh air.

Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle this Month!

Sarah Nussbaum March 6, 2015

As a dietitian, I find there is a lot of confusion when it comes to selecting foods for good health. What do healthy foods look like? Let’s take a look.

Longing for Spring? Enjoy Fresh Pea Sprouts Now

Rene March 4, 2015

Sprouting peas is an easy, low-tech way to get your winter greens and enjoy a bit of spring too. They’re delicious in salads, sandwiches, stir fries, with scrambled eggs, and in soups.

Amish Lenten Soup Recipe

Sarah Nussbaum February 27, 2015

When I came across this simple soup recipe, I was intrigued. A little searching led me to the following information.

Thrifty Laundry Soap Recipe (From a Mother of 7)

Kathy Harrison February 20, 2015

As a mother of seven, laundry has always been a huge job. I swear the hamper has not been empty for more than five minutes in the past forty years. Some years ago I began making my own laundry detergent. It really only takes a few minutes of hands-on time and I see no difference in the quality of the finished product.