When it comes to the ecofrugal mindset, there are few things that beat a DIY mindset. We don’t all have to know how to do everything. But if we learn a couple of skills we enjoy doing, we can barter and trade with others of complementary skills. A produce bag for some homegrown strawberries? Mending clothes for babysitting? Only your imagination is the limit.
DIY / Homemade / Zero-waste
Crochet your own produce bag – easy DIY
When it comes to the ecofrugal mindset, there are few things that beat a DIY mindset. We don’t all have to know how to do everything. But if we learn a couple of skills we enjoy doing, we can barter and trade with others of complementary skills. A produce bag for some homegrown strawberries? Mending clothes for babysitting? Only your imagination is the limit.
Budget / Personal level
10 easy ecofrugal swaps to save your wallet and the planet
Do you want to live a more ecofrugal life, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are ten easy ecofrugal swaps to get you started!
Change and acitvism / Global level
How to be a conscious consumer
Are you conscious about where you spend money? And with what companies? We all need to eat. But how we chose to do so could mean the difference between being a conscious consumer and an indifferent one. The impact of the former can be bigger than we like to believe. Especially if we act as a group.
Homemade / Prepper FI / Recipes
Fermenting 101: Basic sauerkraut
Make your own sauerkraut and other ferments with this simple basic recipe. It’s a great introduction to fermenting and preserving your own food!
DIY / local level / Prepper FI
Our emergency preparedness supplies for COVID-19 and beyond
How do you prepare yourself for potentially weeks of self-isolation and social distancing (if you can) during Covid-19? How can you avoid going to the shop 3 times a week if that is what you were used to? Here is one example of how one couple keeps their pantry stocked to keep them well-fed for weeks.
DIY / Global level / Personal level
Ecofrugal things to do at home
What are we to do if coronavirus fears forces us to stay at home? Either due to orders from our job or concerns for ourselves or high-risk friends and relatives? Here is a list of different things we can do to help the time go by without feeling trapped.
DIY / Environmental / Homemade
How to make bar soap – the basics
Have your always wanted to make your own homemade soap, but have been afraid to try? Here are some basic steps, an example recipe to follow, as well as all the resources you need to make your own!
DIY / Personal level / Repair reuse recycle
How to darn socks
Darning is as old as clothes itself. When you’ve spent weeks and months carding, spinning, weaving, sewing, it makes sense that you wouldn’t throw a garment away at the first tear. Mending and darning always gain popularity during lean times, such as WW2 and the great depression. But who is to say that we can’t […]
Budget / Environmental / local level
How to Embark on a Clothes Shopping Ban to Save Money and the Planet
After 3 years of a clothes shopping ban, Angela explains how she does it, and how you can do it too! It does not have to be difficult or tedious. In fact, you probably have what you need in your closet already!
DIY / Repurposing / Zero-waste
Repurposed Button-Down Shirt bags by Cathleen from Cooking Up FIRE!
Today we have our first DIY post AND first guest post on the blog! We are very excited to share this excellent tutorial from Cathleen on how to repurpose old button down shirts into great shoulder bags, or perfect replacements for single-use plastic bags!