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Any know any other "natural" or "frugal" tips?
We just bought our first house. It was a foreclosure property and it's really not in bad shape, just lots of cleaning and some minor repairs. We have two kids and they have a long history of asthma, allergies. I have been trying to switch to natural cleaning solutions (like baking soda, white vinegar, etc.) instead of all the really strong chemical alternatives. I am also making my own laundry soap, following the Duggar family recipe. Does anyone know of some other natural heavy cleaning solutions that I can use? I am also trying to be very frugal and budget friendly, so any tips would be appreciated! We are trying to start a more "natural" way of living, i.e. natural food, natural cleaning products, etc., because we notice our kids have less asthma and allergy problems this way. Any tips would be appreciated!!
When you buy pre packaged food, you never know what chemicals some of the ingredients were processed with, like bleach and believe it or not worse than that. A good way is just to start cooking from scratch more. Though it is one of those things thats easier said than done (especially with two kids!). But you would be surprised how easy it is to make home made breads and cereals (which is where you find alot of harsh chemically processed flour and hydrogenated oils). Yogurt is also super simple and can be made with just some milk, a crock pot and a little culture from a previous container. Grow your own produce as much as possible as this seriously cuts down on cost and chemicals. Just look into where you live and what thrives best there to make it easier on yourself instead of trying to grow stuff that just doesnt work well in your area. Fruit trees are pretty easy and take care of themselves. Herbs and spices grow like weeds just about anywhere to use in salads, to dry or to make teas. As far as cleaning, you can make almost anything you need with borax, castille soap flakes, lemon, vinegar and baking soda. If you cant make it with that, then you dont need it in my opinion. You can also make your own toothpaste pretty easy too, though that is something that is fairly cheap to buy, but then you know what exactly goes into it. Composting too can reduce waste and create a very nice fertilizer that you can either use or sell. You can also get guides at your local university/colleges botany/horticulture dept or a flied guide at a local library about edible wild plants. These are free, loaded with nutrients and are probably already growing right under your feet.
