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A Beginner’s Guide to the Minimalist Movement [Infographic]

December 8December 7Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged beginners, consumerism, consumption, freedom, guide, happiness, infographic, lifestyle, minimalism, minimalist, movement, reduce, save money, zero waste4 Comments

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Infographic by CustomMade

“My greatest skill in life has been to want but little.”
– Henry David Thoreau, Walden

In today’s world, the average individual is likely to have more stuff than at any previous time in history. It can be difficult, in a society focused on conspicuous consumption, to follow the siren song of simplicity. But a growing movement known as minimalism shows us that living well with less isn’t just possible—it can be highly rewarding.

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How to Save Money and The Planet this Holiday Season [Video]

December 1December 8Posted in MediaTagged consumerism, consumption, disposable, Holiday, marketing, save money, save the planet, tradition, zero wasteLeave a comment

Want to save money and the planet at the same time? Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA, gives us some tips. (Hint: Buy less stuff.)

Preparing for the mini Ice Age [Infographic]

October 27November 6Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged climate, energy, energy-efficient, environment, food, grow, guide, Health, heat, how to, ice age, infographic, save money, store, temperature, united kingdom, winterLeave a comment

Infographic by Cast Iron Radiators 4u

Recent research, presented at the National Astronomy Meeting, suggests that the northern hemisphere could be plunged into a mini ice age within the next ten years. This would lead to those currently living in temperate climes (like the UK and USA) enduring colder and harsher temperatures than they are prepared for. If this comes to pass you will want to be as self-reliant as possible in terms of heat, energy and food. While the mini ice age may prove to be a lot of hot air; these methods can still be used to save you money, help the environment and keep you healthy.

19 Foods you can Regrow from Scraps [infographic]

August 20August 28Posted in Garden & NatureTagged food waste, foods, garden, gardening, grow your own, infographic, reduce, regrow, save money, scraps, self sufficiency4 Comments

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Infographic by CustomMade

One person’s trash isn’t necessarily just another’s treasure. In the case of food scraps, it can be the gift of life.

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DIY Natural Roll On Recipe

September 10September 10Posted in HealthTagged allergies, Allergy, almond, alternative, deodorant, diy, essential oils, healthy, lavender, lemon, natural, peppermint, recipe, roll on, save moneyLeave a comment

Originally Published on Green Thickies

This allergy roll on contains lavender, lemon and peppermint. These oils are all a known protocol for using against allergies and they really do work! and this roll on saves you money. Because these oils are so strong and concentrated you don’t need to use much of them.

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