Frugality and Finance

Butter ‘N’ Eggs Without the Manure! Saving Money on the Homestead

Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell of wood smoke rising from our little outdoor…

1 year ago

Money is a Four-letter Word

To many homesteaders and would-be homesteaders, “money” is a four-letter word.  After all, money is all about materialism, and that's…

1 year ago

5 Ways to Earn Income from Your Homestead

Your homestead land is an excellent investment, and many don't realize how much income can be gleaned from their property.…

1 year ago

Homemade Applesauce: Accept No Substitutes!

My husband Donnie was raised near the Brushy Mountains of North Carolina, a little set of scenic, high hills in…

2 years ago

You Can Afford Your Homestead Dream..You May Not Recognize it at First.

Do you dream of one day owning a homestead of your own, a place where you can raise animals and…

2 years ago

25 Ways to Homestead in the City

When most people think of homesteading, visions of sprawling pastures and big red barns come to mind.  Even after the recent…

2 years ago

Keep More Cash in Your Wallet by Bartering

During the economic recession in the early ‘70s, I was a stay-at-home mom with three children. My husband was a…

2 years ago

The 4-Hour Homestead Workweek

I’m about to share a secret recipe for peace, tranquility, and income on the homestead. First, a little background. My…

2 years ago

25 Ways to Save Money

I'm sure you've heard the good news by now—the recession is over!  But in case it doesn't feel like it's…

2 years ago

How to Live Off Your Garden All Year Round

If you have been gardening for some time, you know how superior the food you grow is compared to store-bought…

2 years ago