Most homesteaders aren’t looking to make a fortune from their land and you are far more likely to want a self-sufficient lifestyle that doesn’t require a big budget. As true as this may be, and as well as you can do without money, there will always be a few ways that money will be important […]
A Guide To Spending Less On The Homestead
One of my reasons for homesteading was to simplify, slow down, and make the things I did more meaningful and grounded; I wanted an authentic life. Being ‘authentic’ for me, meant I didn’t want to be part of the rampant culture of excess and consumerism. Money is security, money is important so it should be […]
Saving Money On Your Small Farm
No matter how big your farm is, being able to save money is an important part of running it smoothly. You might have a small homestead, or you could have a sprawling farm, but finding ways to save is a vital part of surviving. Running a farm doesn’t make you a lot of money and […]
Saving And Winning With Money: Food
Several years ago Michelle and her family made big changes. With the decision to become a one income family new skills had to be learned. Scratch that – LOTS of new skills. They were like a lot of households in that they were normal, with consumer debt and a consumption mindset. Debt and no savings. […]
20 Ideas For Raising Kids Frugally
Kids can be so expensive. There is the expected expenses of clothing and feeding them. Then there are the unexpected expenses of injuries, wisdom teeth, illnesses, and notes from school saying they owe money for this or that. Either way, kids costs money. I am here to tell you that after raising two kids to […]
12 Ways For a Homestead Family to Cut Costs and Save Money
When you are living on a one income tight budget, you learn to be frugal with your money. Especially when you have a large family. Over the years, we’ve learned how to cut costs and save money in several different ways. Sometimes, saving is just practical ways to cut corners and other times, you have […]
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