Frugality blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames has outfitted her house and family with thrifted finds. This is her advice.

Source: TreeHugger – Two excellent strategies for second-hand shopping

Our photo of the day comes from Benezette, Pennsylvania.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Beguiling bull elk during bugling season

New research finds that a special mindfulness therapy works as an antidote to opioid misuse.

Source: TreeHugger – Here’s what happened to opioid users after 8 weeks of mindfulness training

One Passive House architect gives his clients what they want.

Source: TreeHugger – Should green homes have gas stoves and wood fireplaces?

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn’t mean abandoning pampering.

Source: TreeHugger – Genius tiny house has a full bath and sauna

It makes cleanup so easy that I find myself wanting to cook more.

Source: TreeHugger – Parchment paper is my culinary enabler

Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas.

Source: TreeHugger – How to support farmers with your food shopping

Voting with your wallet has its time and place, but sometimes it’s best just to leave the wallet at home.

Source: TreeHugger – It’s better to buy less than to buy ‘green’ products

Our photo of the day is the epitome of autumn.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Maples clamor in color during golden hour

The mysterious organism looks like a mushroom but acts like an animal, and it’s one of my favorite beings ever.

Source: TreeHugger – Paris zoo exhibits the world’s weirdest living thing

An Oregon couple built this spectacular houseplant-filled yurt, and are offering a detailed online guide for free.

Source: TreeHugger – Modern DIY yurt has the dreamiest garden bedroom

Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species.

Source: TreeHugger – Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species

Even if more cars go electric, it’s almost pointless unless we get rid of light trucks.

Source: TreeHugger – Growing SUV and pickup sales are cancelling out emission savings from electric cars

‘Fly less’ is the obvious answer, but there are some effective interim solutions, too.

Source: TreeHugger – How do we tackle airline food waste?

I am not convinced this can work but I will give it a try.

Source: TreeHugger – FREITAG introduces S.W.A.P- a sort of Tinder for bags

One would think this would be obvious, that sidewalks are for people not cars.

Source: TreeHugger – Scotland bans parking on sidewalks

Are you up for the Fall Cloud Challenge?

Source: TreeHugger – NASA wants people to look at the clouds

It will soon be illegal to sell, trade, or donate furs of any kind.

Source: TreeHugger – California bans sale of fur clothing

Our photo of the day comes from Glacier National Park.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Western toad sits for a portrait

If you’re not into bar soap, here’s an innovative option for liquid hand soap.

Source: TreeHugger – Go plastic-free for Global Handwashing Day