komplotan surirumah

or, the housewife conspiracy.

a scrapbook of ideas for the home and the ambitious dreamer housewife, from education to design to travel to health to sustainable living. all original articles are linked back from the post.

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~ Friday, October 14 ~
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mothernaturenetwork:

Going green requires lifestyle changes — choosing from an overwhelming assortment of options and sifting through a lot of misinformation while you’re at it. In the process, you’re likely to get stung by the occasional urban legend or folk-minded blunder. That’s OK — it’s all part of the effort. But to help you on your journey to the greenest life possible, here’s our list of 11 things you thought were green — but there’s a catch.

mothernaturenetwork:

Going green requires lifestyle changes — choosing from an overwhelming assortment of options and sifting through a lot of misinformation while you’re at it. In the process, you’re likely to get stung by the occasional urban legend or folk-minded blunder. That’s OK — it’s all part of the effort. But to help you on your journey to the greenest life possible, here’s our list of 11 things you thought were green — but there’s a catch.

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~ Thursday, October 13 ~
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mothernaturenetwork:

10 places in the U.S. where bikes and boats rule — and cars aren’t allowed.

mothernaturenetwork:

10 places in the U.S. where bikes and boats rule — and cars aren’t allowed.

Tags: no cars
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~ Monday, August 8 ~
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mothernaturenetwork:

Get on board the non-consumption trainAsk yourself the following 13 questions before you continue through that check-out line.
Is this purchase something I need?
Can I borrow one instead of buying new?
Can I make something that will serve the same purpose?
Can I buy a used one?
What is the impact on the environment of the full life cycle of it?
Check out the rest of the list.

mothernaturenetwork:

Get on board the non-consumption train
Ask yourself the following 13 questions before you continue through that check-out line.

  1. Is this purchase something I need?
  2. Can I borrow one instead of buying new?
  3. Can I make something that will serve the same purpose?
  4. Can I buy a used one?
  5. What is the impact on the environment of the full life cycle of it?

Check out the rest of the list.


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~ Thursday, August 4 ~
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I decided a long time ago, I’d rather be happy than right.
— Mr Rivard of Rivard’s Farm (via SouleMama)
Tags: marriage
~ Friday, July 29 ~
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i should get these to pin on my future kids’ backpacks.

i should get these to pin on my future kids’ backpacks.

(Source: whichwan)


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~ Monday, July 11 ~
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afternoonsnoozebutton:

Do want
(for those interested, it’s made by Pottery Barn)

afternoonsnoozebutton:

Do want

(for those interested, it’s made by Pottery Barn)

Tags: ipod dock
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~ Friday, June 24 ~
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oh, that is a beaut.

oh, that is a beaut.

Tags: toys
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~ Monday, June 20 ~
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probably not what you should read to your kids, but you so want to.

Tags: books
~ Sunday, June 19 ~
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my boyfriend colors me a little obsessed about handmade soaps these days (an understatement, to be sure). these babies from kindersoaps are my first foray into no sls & sles land, and i adore them.
if you’re in malaysia, and have tried Kaoprise or Indochine Natural, let me know what you think!

my boyfriend colors me a little obsessed about handmade soaps these days (an understatement, to be sure). these babies from kindersoaps are my first foray into no sls & sles land, and i adore them.

if you’re in malaysia, and have tried Kaoprise or Indochine Natural, let me know what you think!

Tags: soaps
~ Thursday, June 16 ~
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