by Lucy Legan | Jan 21, 2023 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Permaculture garden, Sustainable Living
Any garden improves with water. When planning your garden, leave 10 to 15 per cent of the area for water culture and gardens. Water is essential in attracting predators such as birds, frogs and beneficial insects to the garden. The choice of a water detail will depend... 
by Lucy Legan | Jan 19, 2023 | Natural Building, Sustainable Living
Superadobe, or earthbag building, was developed by Nader Khalili, an Iranian American architect, writer, and humanitarian. He created the superadobe system in 1984 in response to a NASA call for designs for human settlements on the Moon and Mars. The technique wasn’t... 
by Lucy Legan | Jan 13, 2023 | Conscious Green Mama, health, Homeschooling, Little Green House, Sustainable Living, Waste Free Living
There is some truth in the saying, “keep calm and wash your hands.” A traditional bar of soap is so good at removing substances from your hands that it washes away dirt and other undesirables. In addition, with good hand-washing techniques (at least 3... 
by Lucy Legan | Dec 24, 2022 | Conscious Green Mama, Ethics, Sustainable Living, upcycling, Waste Free Living
After the festive season, many people feel they need to clean up their act, whether it be a detox, spring clean of the house or a complete decluttering operation. The 14 Rs can act as a roadmap to help you get your home and life in order. The principles of the 14 Rs... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 13, 2022 | health, Little Green House, Permaculture, Sustainable Living, Vegan, Waste Free Living
If you are a lover of ketchup or know someone who is, this could be your recipe. This natural ketchup recipe takes 5 minutes or so to make. It tastes yummy and is healthy simultaneously, so there is no need for guilty feelings when serving this ketchup. Waste free... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 11, 2022 | Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Sustainable Living, upcycling, Waste Free Living
Toys are readily available today and it’s estimated that around $1 billion is spent in Australia annually on retail toy sales. The need to keep buying toys for children can stems from parents needing to fulfil a personal need, feelings of guilt or just wanting... 