{"product_id":"9781550925104","title":"Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without—our grandmothers knew the importance of responsible, thrifty choices. But somewhere along the way we lost our way and succumbed to the belief that we can get everything for next to nothing, have it shipped halfway around the world and then, more often than not, just throw it away.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis consumer binge is taking its toll. Diet and lifestyle-related illnesses are epidemic, our environment is awash in a sea of plastic, our climate is changing, and the cost of everything is skyrocketing with the price of oil. Are we doomed? No. We can make greener, healthier choices, and we can do it while saving money.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to start? \u003ci\u003eEcofrugal\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with simple, practical ideas and recipes to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMake homemade products for cleaning and skin care   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow your own food and cook more from scratch   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise your family without lowering your standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA must-read for anyone who has ever wanted to live a greener life but thought that it would be too expensive, time-consuming, or difficult, this handy, complete guide will show you how small changes can have a huge environmental impact and save you thousands of dollars, all while improving your quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeborah Niemann\u003c\/b\u003e is a homesteader, writer, and self-sufficiency expert. The author of \u003ci\u003eHomegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living\u003c\/i\u003e, she presents extensively on topics including soapmaking, breadbaking, cheesemaking, composting, and homeschooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168880312560,"sku":"9781550925104","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781550925104_p0.jpg?v=1769899212","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550925104","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}