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The Thrifty Things: Fix It, Make It, Grow It, Bake It by Billee Sharp
Posted on 15 November 2010
Publisher: Viva Editions
Release Date: April 13, 2010
In this D.I.Y. guide to the good life, readers learn how to edit their lives, since in the long run, less is more — pedal now or paddle later! Readers and their families can live more joyfully and far more creatively, all on a dime. The best things in life are free — or very nearly free — and author Billee Sharp shares her freecycling, budget-savvy, barter-better wisdom. Based on a sensible foundation of global responsibility and foresight for the next seven generations, Billee Sharp’s philosophy is compelling. From the radical common sense introduction to the practical how-tos and yummy recipes, Fix It, Make It, Grow It, Bake It is a step-by-step handbook to revolutionizing spending habits and reclaiming quality of life in the process. Learn how to start a community garden and to seed share, ditch the grass and raise organic veggies in the front lawn, eco-clean the house with lemons and lavender cure minor maladies from the kitchen cabinet, organize a trade-for-what-you-want free flea market, and cook meals for pennies.
Many people see “thrifty” and think extreme deprivation. When I think of “thriftiness” I think of saving money in some areas so I can spend more in areas that are important to me, to not waste money or resources. The author of Fix It, Make It, Grow It, Bake It offers many ways to accomplish these goals.
Can you trade skills for a service you would like or that you need? I’d done this before by tutoring kids in different subjects. Can you find free activities in your area? You might be amazed by how much is available!
The book covers ways to take care of yourself (Health is Wealth), Gardening (Grow It: Get It on my Land), Recipes, Saving money around the house and much more. Even if you don’t use all the ideas you’ll find a wealth of resources to help you save money.
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The Thrifty Things: Fix It, Make It, Grow It, Bake It by Billee Sharp
