Disclaimer: Grandma Bonnie's Closet was not compensated for the review of this book. I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest opinion. The opinions in this post are all my own.
As you may already know I have been researching sustainable living. I have been trying to find ways to become more Eco friendly without going overboard. Can one go overboard in sustainable living? Hmm, anyway Viva Editions has kindly asked me to review the book "All You Need Is Less" by Madeleine Somerville.
As you may already know I have been researching sustainable living. I have been trying to find ways to become more Eco friendly without going overboard. Can one go overboard in sustainable living? Hmm, anyway Viva Editions has kindly asked me to review the book "All You Need Is Less" by Madeleine Somerville.
Oh my gosh! I love this book. I am not exaggerating at all. This book is so perfect for anyone that is trying to become earth friendly and live a more sustainable lifestyle. I enjoyed reading this book from cover to cover. Every chapter is devoted to a specific topic. For example chapter one is all about the home. This chapter has a recipe for laundry detergent that is not only Eco friendly but also budget saving. Then there is the alternative tips to dryer sheets which is perfect for an asthmatic person like myself. In this chapter you can find all sorts of Eco friendly alternative cleaners that you can make yourself. Next is chapter two, its all about the body. My favorite tip in this chapter is the facial toner. Just mix 50/50 water and ACV. Then use a cotton ball or soft cloth to blot gently over a clean face.
When I first picked up the book I flipped through the pages and thought for sure the gardening chapter would be my favorite. Well, I did enjoy reading the gardening tips and the section on "A pesticide-free garden". But, to be sure chapter seven the Health and Wellness chapter should have been my favorite chapter. I was certain the minute I found this great remedy for a cold or flu. I will be trying this recipe the next time flu season comes visiting our home.
So, finally I settled on my absolute favorite chapter. Chapter eight "Baby". The story on poop will have you laughing yourself right out of your chair. I laughed so hard until I could not see the page before me. Am I going to share with you the poop story?
I hope you enjoyed the little peek I gave you into the pages of this book. I think you should pick up a copy of "All You Need Is Less" and read the poop story for yourself as well as the rest of this delightful book.
I would love to read the poop story! I love natural ways of taking care of yourself and your things. So much better for everyone!
ReplyDeleteI love natural ways to do things, so I bet I would really like this book. I clean with vinegar often and I love hearing about new ways to do things with household products.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great resource!
ReplyDeleteLove when a book makes me LOL! This sounds like one many of us can relate to :)
ReplyDeleteThe tea recipe you showed us. I make my tea with cayenne in it sometimes. I have to be careful I don't get too much or it is so hot and spicy that I have a hard time drinking it.
ReplyDeleteI would find this book interesting myself. I love to come up with homemade concoctions like the facial toner. Also, am starting a garden and would love to know more about pesticide free gardening. Glad the poop chapter made you lol!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat book--and one that ALL of us should read. We ALL do need to learn to live on LESS --and to take advantage of using things around us rather than just buying/buying/buying... There are so many, many ways to cut back and do a better job with our money---and our WORLD....We are one spoiled people!!!!
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Betsy
This book sounds great! Something that everyone should read to learn how to become more eco-conscious. I know I could use a few tips on how to be more sustainable.
ReplyDeleteEveryone should try to become more eco-friendly.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an awesome book! I like doing whatever I can to be more "green" and eco-conscious, and I bet I could pick up some great tips and ideas from this.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun and entertaining read and I am sure very educational too. I probably should get this because I am sure I would love it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book. Over the last few years we have been trying to be more eco-conscious. It looks like this book has some great tips.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like a fun book to read. I'm a bit intrigued about the poop story lol.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a pretty nice book. I like books with funny stories to them.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a really good book filled with great tips on how to be more green in a sense. I'd love to read the poop story!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book! We all need to be more ecofriendly.
ReplyDeleteAll You Need Is Less seems like a very handy eco-friendly book. The poop story sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteWe have been working on going green for a while - baby steps. I use several essential oils to make cleaners that are natural and healthy. This sounds like it has a lot of great tips and I have to check out the poop story.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book! I agree that we can do without a lot of the excess we think we "need". I will put this one on my summer reading list! Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great book and very appropriate for today's times because there is an obsession with material things in the world.
ReplyDeleteLove the tip about facial toner, I'll have to try that! I love these types of books, they're perfect for helping me save money and be more eco-friendly.
ReplyDeleteNow I want to try the magic tea. It sounds pretty soothing!
ReplyDeleteI am asthmatic too. This book sounds like it is full of helpful hints to make life cheaper and easier.
ReplyDeleteThat title makes total sense. I'm going to look for that book and give it a read
ReplyDeleteWell now you've got me wanting to read the poop story, lol. I never never never thought I'd say that in a lifetime. :)
ReplyDeleteI know the perfect person to give this book to. My friend would love it! She is always looking for alternatives that can help her with her body and the world.
ReplyDeleteThe magic tea sounds great. I'm definitely going to look into this book.
ReplyDeleteI know a few people who would love this book. I definitely want to check out the poop story LOL
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great resource! And a good read!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book that will benefit a lot of people!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds like one of a kind. I'm intrigued by the poop story.
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