A compact and practical little book full of assorted homemaking tips. Inspiration and encouragement for thrifty homemakers, cutting costs in creative ways, reducing your grocery and utility bills, home educating on a budget, and much more Included: bonus chapter on raising chickens.

Many would like to take a step towards becoming more self-reliant but don't know where to begin. Others are theoretically interested in the idea but aren't sure it's realistic. In this book Anna Twitto, an Israeli nutritionist and simple living enthusiast, outlines some of the steps that can be taken by people wishing to reduce their dependence on mass production and paid services. From practical topics such as keeping livestock and home maintenance to discussing sustainable communities and alternative economy, Your Own Hands brings forward a refreshing point of view for those who aim to pave...