Keeping our spending under control can be a real challenge. However, it’s essential if we want to reach our goals. Read the simple change we made that helped us!
8 Ways To Save Money on Your Garbage Bill
Some of the best ways to save money are by making slight changes in your daily habits. Little things can really add up and make a big difference at the end of the year. It’s even better when you can save money AND be a good steward at the same time! In my attempt to […]
How to Start a Garden on a Budget
Gardening can seem overwhelming when you consider all of the materials you need to get started. Seeds, fencing, soil, tools, and more can add up–even on a generous budget. So what’s a beginning gardener to do? Here are six ideas for getting started without breaking the bank.
10 Things You Should Never Throw Away
If you’re like me, you have a drawer or cupboard overflowing with extra jars, containers and bottles. In my home, we live by the old-fashion philosophy of REUSE, RECYCLE and MAKE DO, so when it comes to throwing away perfectly good containers, I always think twice.
Steps to Financing a Homestead
Do you feel like a “yo-yo dieter” when it comes to spending? I do. Sometimes our ‘financial diet’ is strict and I feel good about our spending, and sometimes I go off my budget and need to refocus and apply discipline to get back on track. In this post I share the five basic strategies […]
7 Tips For Saving on Groceries
We grow everything we can, but sometimes we still have to buy food. With the rising costs of groceries, we try to save money every way we can. Here are seven ways we save money on groceries!