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Homemade Calendula Salve

by Michele on Sep 01, 2010 in frugal & simple, health & nutrition, learning at home, natural & green

Nearing the end of summer, my herb garden is ready for harvest! This post is written by contributing writer, Michele. A homemade Calendula Salve is a staple in my homemade remedies box. It is the perfect treatment for chapped hands and faces (such as from winter winds, gardening, or babies’ teething drool), soothing little ones’ [...]

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Simple Steps to Declutter Your Home

by Lindsay on Aug 13, 2010 in frugal & simple, making a home

Stuff, stuff, stuff! Are you struggling to keep your head above water in maintaining your home in a simple and peaceful manner? It takes a bit of persistent effort to maintain a simple home, but it is well worth it, as you can turn your focus towards the more important things in life – relationships [...]

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My Simple & Natural Housecleaning Routine

by Lindsay on Aug 04, 2010 in frugal & simple, natural & green

Photo credit As I have pursued the art of learning how to maintain my home simply and naturally, my methods have changed and adapted to the seasons of life. I started out with the all frugal natural method of vinegar for most housecleaning, but found I didn’t care for the way the homemade concoctions always [...]

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Plan a Declutter Party!

by Michele on Jul 19, 2010 in frugal & simple, making a home, natural & green

Photo Credit Summer is a great time for visiting with friends, as well as tackling projects around your home. Combine the two, and invite your friends for a “Declutter Party!” A “Declutter Party” is a wonderful opportunity to simplify your home by clearing out unnecessary items, as well as providing a frugal option for obtaining [...]

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Green & Simple Birthday Parties for Kids

by Lindsay on Jun 18, 2010 in building the family, frugal & simple, natural & green

Carina asked: I was wondering if you have any tips for a frugal, eco-conscious birthday party for a baby.  I thought that would be a great discussion topic, and since your kids are older than mine, you might have some good ideas! Birthday parties can definitely be a source of great waste from wrapping paper, [...]

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Simple & Frugal Road Trip Fun

by Michele on Jun 09, 2010 in building the family, frugal & simple, learning at home

This is part 2 in response to Amy’s request for suggestions as she embarks upon a 16-day traveling adventure with her family brought to you by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Michele Augur. A road trip is a great opportunity for new experiences and family bonding. But it can also be a potential for sibling bickering [...]

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Healthy & Frugal Travel Meals

by Michele on Jun 07, 2010 in frugal & simple, recipes & kitchen tips

Photo credit This post is brought to you by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Michele Augur. Amy asked: “My children are older (11,13,14,15), but many tips will apply to all ages. We are heading out on a 16 day summer road trip in August. I have filled our trip full of parks, factory tours and many [...]

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Frugal & Natural Pest Control: Fruit Flies & Ants Be Gone!

by Lindsay on May 21, 2010 in frugal & simple

This post was originally published July 24, 2009. We have recently been attacked again with large ants around our house, so I knew it was time to bring out our successful ant trap and share with you all our success again! We have been attacked by an abundance of fruit flies lately in my kitchen. [...]

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Stainless Steel Scrubber: A New Favorite Tool

by Lindsay on Apr 09, 2010 in frugal & simple, natural & green

For the past few years in my pursuit of natural living, I have been stumped by the ever increasing toilet bowl ring stains and water/soap scum buildup in my shower. Natural cleaners just were not working real effectively for me for these issues (and I tried vinegar, oxygen bleach, hydrogen peroxide, etc). I wanted to [...]

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4 Items You Don’t Need In Your Bathroom

by Lindsay on Mar 19, 2010 in frugal & simple, natural & green

Photo credit Here are four standard bathroom products that you can eliminate rather easily. Yes, the market tries to persuade you that you need this and that for the best look or feel. But are they truly all necessary? Here is your opportunity to fight back! 1. Shaving Cream What is the purpose of shaving [...]

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