Craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products. This hand written and drawn book of charming tutorials for natural housekeeping, organic gardening, and herbal first aid is both fun and accessible. It's full of simple skills that anyone can and should learn. From creating healthy tinctures and salves to concocting all-natural cleaners and body products to gardening basics, this book is great for anyone looking to live more simply, create a comfortable nest, and truly do it yourself.
“Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills” is a terrific guide for creating a healthier existence. Brigg’s personality shines in this publication and her authenticity is as unmistakable as her hand-printed text. https://readerviewsarchives.wordpress.com/2018/05/11/make-your-place-affordable-sustainable-nesting-skills-by-raleigh-briggs
"This hand written and drawn book of charming tutorials is both fun and accessible...Briggs teaches us how to craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products." http://www.honeyandsageco.com/blog/august-sage-woman-unboxing-pursue-patience
"I love this book ~ the pages are handwritten with illistrations ~ a tutorial to create your own salves, body care, first aid kits, health tips, cleaning tips and supplies ~ this is perfect! This book has 3 sections." https://beautyfindsforme.wordpress.com/2016/08/27/unboxing-august-2016-herbal-bliss-co/
this makes a great gift... that's how i got mine! this is an excellent primer on living more sustainable and health conscious lifestyle. the format is lovely and so much fun to look through
"I recommend using Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills by Raleigh Briggs as one of your go-to references. This hand-illustrated book offers simple, practical skills that anyone can learn and apply to everyday life ... One of the features I love most about this book is its conversational and witty tone. Briggs is never condescending and instead inspires the reader to better his or her life with his simple tutorials. Briggs also urges readers to be safe and offers helpful advice for every step of the way. Even though some of the recipes call for uncommon ingredients, I constantly refer to this book when I’m looking for natural and sustainable answers for my home."
"From gardening to essential oils, Raleigh included it all! Not to mention the fact that the book is beautifully handwritten and illustrated. I often get my tips from the internet, but Raleigh’s book is wonderful to leave in the kitchen or bathroom as an instant recipe book and guide. A definite must-have starting guide for anyone interested in living a more sustainable lifestyle."
“A nifty little book filled with DIY health and home remedies for those who may be looking to avoid spending a fortune at the supermarket and/or be more environmentally friendly. Plenty of insightful tips on first aid, body care, home and gardening, most of which I can see myself using in the future (especially when I start my garden or begin taking better care of myself, whichever happens first). This book reads like a helpful journal written by a friendly and knowledgeable guy, who I envisioned having dreads and a big beard (my apologies to Raleigh Briggs if this is not at all what you actually look like). Each page is meant to look handwritten, with clever illustrations accompanying each topic. One chapter I found to be of particular interest explained what different herbs can do for your mental and physical health. For example, licorice root can help cure hypothyroidic depression. I immediately stocked up on Twizzlers in case I ever get hypothyroidically depressed. An infinitely interesting read that could be beneficial to the reader, and, on a somewhat larger scale, the planet.”
"This primer on living cheaper and toxin free by Seattle DIY advocate Raleigh Briggs shows you how to cre ate natural cleansers, laundry soaps and body products, among other things, as well as how to plant a vegetable garden."
"The book is written with charm and humor – I just love this book!"