With grocery prices skyrocketing and the world feeling a bit more turbulent with each passing day, we’ve found buying food in bulk to be a great strategy to both save us money and give us peace of mind. We’ll share with you our complete guide of what we stock up on and some tips and…
Our budget-conscious family is sold on the Kiwi Mattress! In terms of price and quality, it can’t be beat. This My Green Mattress Kiwi review breaks down why we trust our sleep to My Green Mattress for ourselves and our children. Are you doing mattress research for your kids? Maybe even yourself? Want something with…
We’ll share our experience as a family with young kids living without a TV, the benefits we’ve seen, and TV alternatives you can turn to for entertainment, information, and education. The Case For Living Without A TV Back in 2016 I came across this statistic: The average American watches nearly 10 YEARS of television over…
Our family of 5 lives on a bare bones budget. But, we feel like we live richly and make fun memories together every day! We’ll share 25 free things to do with kids to create a meaningful and memorable experience for the whole family. Budgeting for FUN Our budget categories have evolved over the years,…
Do you have a farmer or homesteader in your life you’re looking for the perfect gift for? This list is for you! There’s sure to be the perfect gift idea on this list of gifts for farmers and homesteaders of any age or price point. Finding The Perfect Gift Farming and homesteading requires a fair…
The kitchen is the heartbeat of your home. So don’t settle for anything other than making it your dream space! These 5 big picture DIY ideas will bring your dream kitchen remodel on a budget within reach. Our Kitchen Remodel on a Budget Story We spend A LOT of time in the kitchen. Hence, From…
As homesteaders and entrepreneurs, we are often asked, “What do you do for health insurance?” Our honest answer is that we don’t. Instead, we’ve been members of Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry for over 7 years. Prior to beginning this journey of homesteading and working for ourselves, Jim had a job at a…
Given our modern systems, cheap organic food sounds like an oxymoron. With prices skyrocketing, this notion seems near impossible. But I beg to differ. We have been purchasing high quality, locally grown, organic food for a number of years while sticking to a very meager budget. I will share all of our tips and tricks…
We get it – you want to live a simple, low cost, and resourceful life as a homesteader or frugal minded person. Or, you simply don’t make much. This homestead budget guide will give you the practical examples and tools you need for living off one small income. Why Keep a Budget? Often when I’ve…
Many homesteaders try to live a more resourceful and simple life. However, keeping monthly expenses from creeping up can still be a significant challenge. Our homesteading family of six has lived off one small income for over a decade and here we share our 14 frugal homestead ideas to thrive on any budget. Fun frugal…