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Frugality

Muscovy Ducks Arrive

May 3, 2011 by Darren

We welcomed two new residents to the homestead this week – a pair of 4-month-old white muscovy ducks named Sir Francis and Louie.

Posted in: Frugality, Keeping Animals Tagged: Australia, backyard poultry, birds, dam, ducks, homestead, meat, muscovy duck

Home-Grown Pumpkin Soup

April 5, 2011 by Darren

One of our favourite meals on a rainy Sunday is pumpkin soup. It’s dead easy to make from scratch!

Posted in: Frugality, Growing Food, Preparing Food, Recipes Tagged: butternut, herbs, pumpkin, recipe, squash

Rotary Hoe Advice?

March 27, 2011 by Darren

I just missed out on a second-hand rotary hoe on eBay, and am taking the opportunity to seek more information while I wait for another one to come up. Please send me your advice!

Posted in: Frugality, Growing Food Tagged: food gardens, garden beds, mulch, rotary hoe

Backyard Flying Fox (Zip Line)

March 9, 2011 by Darren

A simple flying fox strung between a couple of trees gives the kids hours of fun and exercise.

Posted in: Frugality, Household Tagged: children, home made

Home Made Bacon

February 28, 2011 by Darren

I kept the belly of one side of our pork, and had a go at making a home-cured bacon. It turned out delicious!

Posted in: Frugality, Household, Keeping Animals, Preparing Food Tagged: bacon, home made, pigs, pork, recipe

DIY Chicken Processing Station

February 20, 2011 by Darren

A cheap and simple home-made chicken processing station. It also doubles as a very handy outdoor sink for washing vegetables, plant pots and tools.

Posted in: Frugality, Growing Food, Household, Keeping Animals, Preparing Food Tagged: australorp, butcher, butchering, chickens, recycling, rooster, vegetable garden

The Cost Of Raising Your Own Pigs For Meat

February 16, 2011 by Darren

A complete summary of the costs for our first foray into raising our own pigs for meat, from piglet purchase right through to slaughter and butchering.

Posted in: Frugality, Gleaning, Illawarra Businesses, Keeping Animals Tagged: abattoir, butcher, butchering, electric fence, feral fruit, freezer, fruit trees, meat, pigs, pork, vegetable garden, Waste, weeds

Protecting Seedlings From Birds And Chickens

December 26, 2010 by Darren

Tender or delicate plants in the garden can be protected from chickens and other animals by simply placing an old birdcage over the top. It’s simple, free, and actually looks pretty nice!

Posted in: Frugality, Growing Food, Permaculture Tagged: backyard chickens, birds, gardening, pests, seedlings

Dapto Markets

July 13, 2010 by Darren

We went to the Dapto Markets on Sunday morning to try to buy a few things we need around the yard. What an awesome place! The markets are a great place to buy second hand clothes, toys, tools, etc for very good prices. Or if you’ve accumulated a whole bunch of that sort of stuff … [Read more…]

Posted in: Frugality, Illawarra Businesses Tagged: dapto, markets, meat chickens, second hand, seedlings, vegies

Home Made Laundry Soap

June 29, 2009 by Darren

A short while ago Donna left a comment asking about tips to get the family grocery bill down. Making your own laundry soap is a great way to save a lot of money! The recipe we’ve been using is very simple: 1 cup Lux flakes or 1 bar grated Sunlight soap 1/2 cup borax 1/2 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Frugality Tagged: frugal living, home made, laundry powder, laundry soap, saving money, washing machine
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