What we're all about...

First off, if you're reading this, thank you. You could be doing a bunch of other important things like watching people fall down on youtube or playing mafia wars on facebook. So, again, thanks!

We're a family just like any other. We don't have a lot of money and are being stretched to stay afloat. It sucks, but hey, it is what it is.

We're also a family that is environmentally aware. We recycle a ton, kitchen compost, use energy efficient light bulbs, went from 2 cars to 1 and bought a hybrid, etc. Course, maybe you don't believe in global warming. While we strongly disagree, we do think we should all be striving to be self-sustaining.

That's what this blog is for. As a family we have found a number of ways to live without killing the environment and our wallets. It's not that hard, really. Yeah, it takes a bit more work, a little less glamour, and in some cases having to deal with some smelly things, but in the end we think it's worth it.

Some of this stuff you can find all over the web. We're not exactly re-inventing the wheel, but we find that most people are skeptical until they see someone else do something. We want to share with people how these things fall into our everyday lives.

You don't have to buy and waste the things that we have been told we should buy and waste for decades. You can clean your home with products YOU make and don't have chemicals in them with names as long as your arm.

We're not going to try and force these things down your throat. We just want to show you all these options out there for better living. Whether you use these tips or not is up to you. We hope you do.