tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post8764130328251712486..comments2024-03-12T04:17:15.798-04:00Comments on My Naturally Frugal Family: No ImpactRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09036043185712506956noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-53780584532772170942013-02-01T14:33:58.121-05:002013-02-01T14:33:58.121-05:00Oh wow. That is pretty incredible. Is it gross tha...Oh wow. That is pretty incredible. Is it gross that I think I could do without toilet paper before I let go of electricity? I just can't imagine not being able to do anything after 4:30pm which is when it gets dark here. I mean, candle light can only do so much!<br /><br />And I know for a fact that leaves make a pretty good substitute for TP when you're in a fix... ;o)Sarah Shumatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178401162208967646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-12897135197046759192013-01-31T15:50:54.984-05:002013-01-31T15:50:54.984-05:00I heard about this family! I would love to watch t...I heard about this family! I would love to watch the film or read the book. I can't believe they went without toilet paper. I love saving money but it would definitely draw the line there ;)<br />It's so exciting to hear that you & your hubbie have been so inspired by this film. I love everything you're proposing to do. Good luck with it all. You must give us updates now and then to let us know how you're getting on.<br />p.s. the breadmaker looks like a fine piece of machinery! I've had my breadmaker 2 or 3 years now and still use it every week. It's definitely been worth the money :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962490826214694012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-91347516406126778602013-01-31T14:54:54.574-05:002013-01-31T14:54:54.574-05:00Before I met my husband I made my own laundry dete...Before I met my husband I made my own laundry detergent - with Fals Naptha soap. The first time I made it he walked into the kitchen and was like "is that macaroni and cheese?!" Ha! <br />Bizhttp://mybizzykitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-70342636611373891262013-01-31T12:18:46.677-05:002013-01-31T12:18:46.677-05:00Those are really great goals! I'm with you--I...Those are really great goals! I'm with you--I draw the line on giving up toilet paper. That is cruel and unusual.Cucina49https://www.blogger.com/profile/12124852679920788135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-39890942946175128212013-01-30T22:24:01.669-05:002013-01-30T22:24:01.669-05:00Rachel, I have this best friend named Thira. I th...Rachel, I have this best friend named Thira. I thought there was no one else on this earth like her but you may be the one. You remind me of her so much. She is so awesome. She homemakes all ofher bread, all of it. We're talking bagels, english muffins, etc. She also makes her own yogurt, she refuses to buy it anymore, mainly because her kids go through it like candy which I can relate to but not making my own anytime soon. Sorry. :)<br /><br />I do however make my own bread, without a machine though, and I thrift most of my clothing and the kids. I've thought seriously about not buying anything new, as a goal for instance. <br /><br />I'm glad for this time we are embarking on. It's a great feeling to be more sustainable, more productive with what is natural and good. I think that's why so many like to thrift. There is something that feels good and honest about this kind of recycling. <br /><br />This being said I know we could be doing so much more, but babysteps.<br /><br />Like I said you remind of my friend Thira. She is always trying to do better and she is very "green." YOu would love her, I think. Love,<br /><br />Shauna <br /><br />PS. Thira happens to be Marie Wallworks sister in law....funny huh? :) Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569615918273530663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-30830203734104701772013-01-30T19:50:00.021-05:002013-01-30T19:50:00.021-05:00I loved that film! It was definitely extreme, but ...I loved that film! It was definitely extreme, but I think that was the point, ya know, just to see ho far to the other side we've gone. Like you, it made me think about what I could do without, what I was using (as and impacting the planet with) that I really didn't need to. Good for you guys going on this adventure, I can't wait to hear more! BTW, my friend has that bread machine and loves it. Let me know how you like the shampoo, I've been wanting to try that. You're great!<br />Tamar :-) Tamarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144058897697608422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-40262842451984755032013-01-30T19:22:44.647-05:002013-01-30T19:22:44.647-05:00Wow, that sounds interesting Rachel! New York seem...Wow, that sounds interesting Rachel! New York seems an unlikely sort of place to do a challenge like that. No electricity? I would draw the line at no toilet paper too! I want to see this one. We take a bunch of small steps to help, like using natural cleaning products and driving our small car instead of the van when possible. Plus, being vegetarian is a big help. :)JoKnowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282621916141807042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7037400518948585034.post-28937587978141213082013-01-30T17:06:24.414-05:002013-01-30T17:06:24.414-05:00Fun! I love stuff like this. I am planning to star...Fun! I love stuff like this. I am planning to start a Frugal Vermonter series soon, to post all kinds of frugal ideas.<br /><br />I've been making homemade rice milk and sprouting seeds at home, and we only buy canned beans when we really want a back up; otherwise, I'm all about dried beans.lisa fine @ vermont vittleshttp://www.lisafine.orgnoreply@blogger.com