How to Get Involved: 6 Ways To Be Active in Your Community
As Grandma Essie advocates, being a part of your Village is one of the most important steps to take when living a life from scratch.Read More →
2021-09-30
How to Successfully Become a Part of Your Village
I had such a wonderful visit with Grandma Essie the other day. But as I thought about our conversation, one thing kept coming back toRead More →
2021-09-27
7 Easy Tips To Help with Finding Free Items
Finding free items is one of the key elements of living a frugal life. This is an age where there never seems to be enoughRead More →
2021-09-23
Make it Memorable: How to Give an Old-Fashioned Pounding
When was the last time you enjoyed a good Old-Fashioned Pounding? Wait! No, I don’t mean being in a tussle with a 2,000 pound bull,Read More →
2021-09-21
Learn the Simple Art of Bartering and Save!
The art of bartering is as important to us as any other craft. In general, we tend to be frugal people. Before we allow ourRead More →
2021-09-16
65 Best Kitchen Tools For A Great Cooking Experience
One of the basic premises of living a simple, frugal lifestyle is learning how to cook. And cooking well can be full of fun andRead More →
2021-09-14
10 Fun and Easy Ideas to Decorate on a Budget
We all want a home where, the second you or anyone else walks through the door, there is a feeling of welcome. One where allRead More →
2021-09-09
Grandma Essie’s Perspective on Living a Life from Scratch
Some days, all we need is Grandma Essie’s perspective on ‘living a life from scratch’. Taking on a new lifestyle can be intimidating. It looksRead More →
2021-09-07
Living Life from Scratch – How to Breathe Fresh Ideas into Life
Merriam Webster defines living life from scratch as “to earn barely enough to live”. When put into words like that, it can have an ominousRead More →
2021-09-02
Handwoven Greeting Cards – How to Send ‘Wow’ in the Mail
It seems as if the holiday greeting cards you find lately are so generic. Relieve the boredom, and learn to make handwoven greeting cards! AccordingRead More →
2021-08-31
A Handmade Throw Pillow – The Best Way to Personalize a Gift!
When we make a handmade gift, we want to make it as personal as we can. We adapt the styles, colors and more for theRead More →
2021-08-26
5 Simple Steps for Planning Your Christmas Gift Shopping List
Making a Christmas Gift shopping list this early in the year may seem counterproductive. You have no idea of what to get the folks onRead More →
2021-08-24
