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As people embrace the idea of growing some of their own produce, many are also pondering the idea of raising small animals for their eggs, meat, or manure. Others are raising bees as they embark on an urban farming adventure.

Scroll down for more on incorporating small livestock into your hobby farm, or use the search function at the top of the page to look for something more specific to help your urban farming endeavors.

Easy DIY Salt Scrub for Soft Skin

SHORT glass jar full of pink salt scrub with lavender flowers

A salt scrub works wonders for exfoliating dead, dry skin or as a deep cleaning scrub for hard working hands.

Easy Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe

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Make these lavender scented bath bombs for a relaxing soak. Or make up a big batch for gift giving. The teens on your shopping list will love them.

Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap

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This liquid laundry soap recipe gets clothes clean without the harsh chemicals & fragrances. Plus — you can skip the plastic jugs!

Homemade Bath Salts: One Basic Recipe, Countless Variations

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Homemade bath salts are a snap to make. The muscle soothing magnesium in the mix makes them a perfect way to end a hard day of gardening.

Eco-Friendly Habits that are Easy to Adopt: 66+ Small Changes to Make a Big Difference

red shirts hanging on a laundry line in front of a pink building.

Changing how we do things – adopting eco-friendly habits – can make a huge impact on our environment and the sustainability of this planet.

3 Civilized Alternatives to Toilet Paper (and 2 Rustic Options)

People all around the globe use various alternatives to toilet paper on a daily basis – not just when there’s a run on the convenient rolls of TP.

20+ Ways to Cut the Plastic Waste at Your Place (Recycling isn’t the Answer)

20+ easy ways to reduce plastic in your home

We’re being overrun with plastic. Recycling plastic is NOT the answer. It’s time to talk about how to reduce plastic use in our homes & offices.

How to Make an Eco-Friendly Solid Homemade Dish Soap Bar

This homemade dish soap bar will change the way you wash dishes! It’s a more eco-friendly option than bringing home disposable plastic bottles of soap.