I read an unbelievable statistic the other day. In 2018, 33% of the auto loans written were for terms longer than 6 years. In 2010, only 10% of auto loans…
Making Grapefruit Sherpa Soap – the inside story
I have discovered making soap using all natural ingredients to be intriguing. My first recipe combined homegrown lavender and rosemary with tea tree oil. My family and friends loved it….
Shop Insurance…Often
I have a way for you to save money on something you are already purchasing. This expense might be costing you thousands of dollars per year, so the savings could…
Don’t Label me Conservative (even though I identify that way)
Perhaps you can identify with me. I have always thought of myself as a conservative, whether it be money, possessions, or our Earth. I named this blog the Aspiring Steward…
Here’s Why It’s Important to Find Time for Yourself
This article is part of my series, Recollections from 22 Years as a Father “The most important person in the whole, wide, world is you and you hardly even know you.”…
Rotting Apples? Make your own Apple Cider Vinegar!
Watch this 3 minute video to show you a simple way to create your own, organic apple cider vinegar (ACV). What you see pictured is all you need to make…
Watch How to Create Rich Compost for Your Garden
I talk a lot about compost because it is an easy way to create your own nutritious soil from the waste you are creating in your home. Every household creates…
Here’s Why Sourdough is Better than Regular Bread
Bread gets a bad rap. It is full of carbohydrates, simple ones at that. In addition, most bread is made from wheat which contains gluten. Most people do not know…
Soap Leftovers Got You Down? Here’s What to Do
If you are like me, one of the reasons I switched to soap and shampoo bars was to get rid of plastic bottles and useless packaging. I reduced my plastic…
Experience Lake Michigan Beach Life!
“I see it, I see itI swear I doI see extraordinary magic in you” The lyrics above are from a song titled Extraordinary Magic by Ben Rector. When we visited…