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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.

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.

Easy Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe

round purple bath bombs in a basket with shredded paper

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.

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.

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.

Natural Mosquito Repellent That Really Works to Save Your Skin

mosquito repellent in a brown dropper bottle

It’s that outside time of year. Which means that we humans must do battle with public enemy number one. That’s right; the mighty mosquito.

Sore Throat Soother: A Cure for What Ails You, With a Twist

stream of honey flowing into a glass jar full of natural throat soother ingredients

Made with honey, immunity boosting turmeric, lemon, and ginger, this natural sore throat soother is a cure for what ails you when cold & flu season arrives.

How to Freeze Food Without Plastic – 8+ Easy Tactics for Less Waste

frozen berries in a bowl on a rustic wood board

In recent memory, the consumers’ go-to for freezing foods has been plastic. But now that we’ve discovered that BPA (bisphenol-A) comes with certain health risks (and now, whoops! its replacement, BPS, might be even more damaging!) lots of people are looking for alternatives.

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally + 4 DIY Fruit Fly Traps to Try

There are several ways to create a DIY fruit fly trap, all of them easy. Try these and discover several other methods for how to get rid of fruit flies.

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