Hey there, friends! I'm taking a few weeks off from the podcast to put some time into other projects and make sure my episodes are high-quality. Be sure to follow Simple Sustainable Home on your favorite casting service to be notified of future episodes! You can also subscribe for email updates here to get my weekly newsletter, including podcast updates. https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie Stay cool and see you soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

Especially with rising food costs, how do we make the right choices for our budget and our health? In this episode, I'm sharing my own decision-making process about grocery shopping. These tiny decisions feel stressful and overwhelming so by learning which standards matter the most, we can make eating an organic, local diet easier and less overwhelming! Get your free pantry staples list --> https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie 🌿 Check out my ebook From Scratch for Beginners to learn how to set up your own real food lifestyle Resources to help - Read my Azure Standard review - Learn where to buy grass-fed beef wherever you live *Special offer: Get 2 lbs of grass-fed beef for life when you shop with Crowd Cow! Don't forget to listen to earlier episodes about stretching your food budget! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

I believe that creativity is a fundamental part of human nature that we can use to not only survive, but thrive. In this episode, I'll break down what I mean, share my own personal story of healing through creativity, and strategies to help you unlock this part of yourself! Get the Roadmap to Sustainable Living here: https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/roadmap Check out the show notes for more details & resources here: https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/07/08/ep-11/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

Put away the water bath canner! Don't worry about the pectin and canning pressure. In this episode, I'm sharing 6 of the easiest food preservation strategies you can do anywhere you live. Most of these are 1 or 2-step processes that come together quickly and easily. This list is just the start, too! There are so many great ways to preserve food. Pick one of these simple approaches this summer to try your hand at food preservation. You CAN can...get it? :) Don't forget to get your Home Canning Bundle if you're ready to dive into canning! https://shop.milkglasshome.com/product/home-canning-bundle-natural/ See the complete show notes & get some recipes here: https://www.milkglasshome.com/2022/07/01/episode-10/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

In this episode, we're going to take a quick dive into the issues with food waste, how much we're really throwing away, and the simplest strategies to fight food waste. Spoiler: no clever TikTok hacks required! Here's what you need: Free meal planner & pantry checklist --> https://milk-glass-home.ck.page/pantry-list-freebie Then head to Milk Glass Home to see my zero waste guides, tips for cooking from scratch, meal planning help, and more! Want some stats? Head to the show notes for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

In this mega episode, I'm breaking down some of the best tips from the world of sustainable living to help you save money during these unprecedented times. Then, I'm going to delve into becoming a conscious consumer to help you understand what that means, how to do it, and the lessons I've learned in my journey to detach myself from consumerism. There are lots of tips here and ideas to help shift your thinking! Here are some resources to help you on your way (Visit simplesustainablehome.com for links to all of these things!) The free Roadmap to Sustainable Living to simplify your journey Simple Living Collection's Summer issue with my workbook Becoming a Conscious Consumer - Only available until 6/20! (affiliate link) Related resources Questions to ask yourself before buying something new How to Go Zero Waste on a Budget 30+ frugal sustainable living tips --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

How can this old phrase from WWII help us live simple, sustainable lives today? In this episode, I'll share the simple mindset shifts that help make sustainable living easy & affordable. These are also the baby steps to start becoming a conscious consumer! Get your Roadmap to Sustainable Living here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

The easiest way to start cooking from scratch regularly is to meal plan! I know, I know...that sounds awful. It really doesn't have to be! In this episode, I'm going to break down meal planning into simple steps to help beginners start a successful meal planning routine. START HERE: Get your free meal planning template & pantry staples list Help me help you! Answer this brief poll to share which meal planning tool would be the most helpful. After you listen, visit the show notes for more mealing planning tips! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

Get your feet wet learning about sustainable beauty! In our first interview, we'll be talking to Amy of Beauty and the Planet about: Why sustainable beauty is important How to identify sustainable beauty products Setting up a simple, sustainable skincare routine Should we be rubbing these trendy stones on our bodies? Get to know our guest, Amy Visit Beauty and the Planet 10 sustainable beauty certificates to look for UpCircle beauty review A 5-step sustainable beauty routine Yina gua sha stone Come hang out with me! My Biossance review for sensitive skin Grab your free Roadmap to Sustainable Living Join the Simple Sustainable Home Facebook Group --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support

Last week, Stephanie Seferian of Sustainable Minimalists interviewed little ol' me all about cooking from scratch! We're going into all of it: why it's so hard, words of encouragement, the best tools, my desperation dinners, and more. Listen to the episode right here. Check out my last minute dinners (updated to 5 recipes now!). Grab my pantry checklist & meal planning template to make this whole process way easier. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simplesustainablehome/support