Living wisely in the modern world

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sustainable living

Why Living More Sustainably Is More Affordable

Doing your part to promote sustainability doesn’t have to be an expensive and time-consuming undertaking. In previous years, the onus of making purchases from eco-friendly companies and the sacrifices that a person had to make to effectively reduce their carbon footprint were somewhat difficult compared to now. Advancements in sustainability have made eco-friendly changes to …

eco-friendly fashion

7 Eco-Friendly Fashion Accessories for Sustainable Style

Accessories in an outfit are like the delicious spicy-sweet sauce on your meal, or the one little part in your favorite song that makes the whole thing work. The best ones give your outfit contrast and unity, while still often serving a real, functional purpose. Source: Igisheva Maria/Shutterstock.com It’s unfortunate, then, that accessories often don’t …

Autumn Weatherproofing Tip

A FaceBook friend offered up an interesting and easy way to insulate windows, without having to replace them altogether with a company like Otto’s Exterior, as the weather gets colder, that should work very well for everyone whose homestead living quarters isn’t fully outfitted with double-paned windows. I’ve been doing the way too labor and …

Proposed FDA Rule Angers Brewers and Farmers

American Craft Beer Week – May 12-18, 2014 Ah, good ol’ beer. There’s the cheap, light, basically glorified carbonated water with a slight kick, there’s the more expensive big name imports, and increasingly, there’s small to mid-sized ‘Craft Brewers’ who produce seasonal beers and everything from amber light to deep chocolate brown brews. Lots of …