See the rest of the firepit patio construction: here

My name is Trula and I’m a 38 year old writer living in northeast Ohio. I’m married and we have 3 children ages 21, 15, and 12. I was a vegetarian for 24 years and we raised the children primarily as vegetarians; that more than anything has been the main influence to simplify our lives and commit to living ecologically. That and being poor for much of my adulthood LOL. Not having a lot of money forced me to be creative with what I did have and to make full use of everything that came my way. Thus we produce very little waste and mostly buy the things we need.

Now that we are a little better off financially and the kids are older, we want to keep that same sense of frugality that kept our lives simple and free of materialism. I also want to reduce our environmental impact. Yes, I do think it is important to still protest big businesses that pollute, but I also think it’s important to acknowledge what we do as individuals and to do my part in this world. Grandiose? yeah, I’d like to think so.

This blog includes entries on reusing things, composting, growing food, transportation choices, housing alternatives, consumerism, hybrid vehicles, convenient habits, scarcity fears, supporting green business, organic food, budgeting, thrifty living, sustainability, DIY, and more. All pics by me unless otherwise credited.

Want to know your footprint? Check this out to get your report!
http://www.youngenergy.org/pea.html

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