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Crunchy Chicken

     




 



Crunchy Chicken
Urban homesteading in the heart of Seattle. Putting the mental in environmental, check in daily for an irreverent look at the state of the environment and follow along with the misadventures of a family of four trying to live as sustainably and self-sufficiently as possible. I also host a green book club, interviews, giveaways and lots of enviro challenges.

Thoughts and anecdotes on cooking, critters, gardening, self sufficiency and sustainability on our little eighth of an acre urban home.

My search for the simple life - Simplifying my life, my finances, my home, my work, ...

Urban Homesteaders
For urbanites only who have merged off the freeway of life onto a more sustainable path. The community’s mission is to bcommunity together city folks on the path. Urban homesteaders who are taking steps to live a more self sufficient life in regards to their food, energy, water, waste, transportation, lifestyle and more. :: Community Outline :: Definition of "Urban": less than or no more than 1/2 acre to 3/4 acre. Urban Homesteading Lifestyle Guidelines: Doing more with less, growing a sizeable % (at least 50 percent) own produce (fruits, vegetables, herbs), raising citified animals (at least chickens, rabbits), composting, vermicomposting producing own alternative energy, alternative heating, using alternative transportation, back to basics skills (food preservation, soapmaking, sewing, breadmaking, etc), simple living, powecommunity down, unplugged lifestyle, homegrown diet, operating a viable home based business, home-unschooling, energy and waters conservation practices, greywater and rainwater practices and more! Being the change we wish to see by living the solution on a daily basis.