Lifestyle

Green products appear everywhere lately – but how can you be sure what you’re buying is really “green”? The Environmental Working Group is a fantastic resource for empowering people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. The group rates everything from food, cosmetics, home products, and chemicals on their safety for both humans and the environment. They even have a mobile app for referencing while shopping!

Building a tiny house can be challenging within city and county limits. The Tiny House Talk blog has a post on building tiny homes legally. You can even search tiny house regulations by city! The Tiny Life also offers tips on how to make a tiny home fit family-sized needs.

Hygge: The 5 W’s (Who, what, where, when, why – and how!). Embracing the concept of hygge can seem challenging while living a minimalist or tiny lifestyle. The Tiny Life website has great resources for implementing hygge into your lifestlye.

Organic gardening is a cornerstone to homesteading and sustainable living. There’s nothing better than growing food right in your own backyard! The blog, Insteading, provides information and tips on growing a spread of herbs, veggies, flowering plants, and then some!

Vermiponic gardening is a cross between a traditional soil garden and hydroponics. Some people dislike the taste of hydroponically grown foods, but seek to grow in a sustainable fashion. Check out this link to creating your very own vermaponic garden! Vermiponics can also be used for waste composting. Check out this website on all things bio-filtering!