Is it possible to have a homesteading way of life in a neighborhood? I think so – but I also think that it’s more about the value system than the location you are in. Do you value your meals? Food? Your family? Growing up as a kid, I never thought I’d be living in a[Read More…]
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5 Ways to Homestead in an Urban Area
What’s on Sale in July
Since it’s a new month, you might be curious to know what you should think about picking up in store, what you can look forward to on sale, so you can plan accordingly on moving some things around in your stockpile or pantry to make room. Don’t forget this helpful article: Building a Stockpile on a[Read More…]
What’s On Sale in June
Since it’s a new month, you might be curious to know what you should think about picking up in store, what you can look forward to on sale, so you can plan accordingly on moving some things around in your stockpile or pantry to make room. Don’t forget this helpful article: Building a Stockpile on a[Read More…]
The True Cost of Eating Healthy
It’s a very common misconception that junk food (or, processed food) is cheaper than eating healthy. But if you look at the majority of Americans, you will notice that many are overweight, with diabetes, on lots of medication, or perhaps their children are always sick – just because eating what’s convenient and appears less in[Read More…]
Why I Don’t Play the Coupon Game
For the last 7 years, couponing has been hailed as the solution to cutting your food budget. Most Americans spend upwards of $800 each month. It’s inevitable, they say… eating healthy is just out of reach for most — or is it? It might be easy for some to just jump for the savings[Read More…]
Buying Local vs. the Supermarket
Open your mailbox on a Monday or Tuesday and it’s obvious that Supermarkets reign in the area of advertising. Drive down the freeway, turn on the radio and even the TV and you will see advertising in every corner — it’s a fact that supermarkets have a huge monopoly over the shopping public. Monday[Read More…]
What’s on Sale in May
Can you believe that we are in May? It’s incredible, how fast time flies. Just a few short weeks away is Memorial Day weekend, which kicks off the summer, it won’t be long and the 4th of July will be here and we’ll be getting ready to help our kids return back to school. Since[Read More…]
Why It’s Important to Be Self Sufficient (+ How it Can Help you Save)
One of the most important things you can do to save yourself money, is becoming self sufficient – being self sufficient means you have the ability and have mastered the practice of providing for your own needs and those in your immediate family without outside resources. Not only does it require skills, it also[Read More…]
The Relationship Between Our Food System and the Food We Eat
For those of us who are deeply involved in the food that we eat and things we put on our body, one thing is common: most of us are not as mainstream as others. Many days I’ll scroll through Facebook or, the internet to see articles pop up in my feed about Oreos, Coffee, Sugar,[Read More…]
5 Things We Learned about Eating Organic
For the last few years, we have all heard that eating Organic is better for you and your family – but little did we know how affordable it REALLY is. We have always been able to feed our family on a budget – though I will be honest and say anyone (and I mean, ANYONE)[Read More…]
How to Curb the Urge to Spend
When I think about the urge to spend, immediately Target comes to mind. For most people I think Target is a HUGE money suck. I’m so thankful I haven’t ever been into Target too much at all, I think it has been 8 – 9 months since I have stepped foot in there. To be[Read More…]