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My Great Grandmother |
Welcome to
FlourSackMama.com, where we say that yesterday's thriftiness inspires today's better living. I'm inspired by my grandparents who married during the Great Depression and lived frugally because they had no other choice. They grew much of their own food, fixed things instead of throwing them away, and lived happily with less stuff than most of pack into our houses these days. They learned some common sense from my great-grandparents.
Whether or not gardening saves you money, you probably realize the benefits of bringing your own fresh, organic produce to the dinner table. It turns out that at least some of that extra stuff we thought we needed to buy could be contributing toward making us unhealthy. And maybe you've also heard about this little scientific reality called climate change.
As I've met resourceful folks, interviewed experts and learned a few things over the past couple of years, I've often included links to helpful resources that relate to a simpler lifestyle. This is an effort to put some of those resources in one place.
Good Guide helps shoppers see how products rate on a range of health and environmental aspects.
Check out how your favorite makeup or sunscreen rates at the
Skin Deep Cosmetics Database.
Save dollars and energy resources with
Energy Star.
Do It Yourself:
Avoid unknowns in common cleaning products by making your own with
WVE recipes.
Conserve energy and money by using a clothesline. See how much you could save at
Project Laundry List.
Wishing you the best on your journey toward simpler living! Thanks for sharing this website with your friends.
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