Frugality and Finance

Homesteading Frugality and Finance articles collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Upcycling on the Homestead

Chances are if you look around your homestead you will find many…

Nicole Hixon Nicole Hixon

Building Community Through Bartering and Trading

Think back to your grandparents, or maybe your great-grandparents and the stories…

Benjamin K Coffman Benjamin K Coffman

Natural Alternatives to Costly, Chemical, Household Products

I have personally tried all the natural alternatives in this article, and…

Diana Barker Diana Barker

A Dire Warning: Prepare Now for Rising Energy Prices

Something major changed at the end of 2019. You didn’t notice it.…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Will’s Good Store

There weren’t many thrift shops around when I was growing up.  There…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

A Country Girl’s Best Friends: Baking Soda & Vinegar

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend.  That may be true…

Adrianne Masters Adrianne Masters

Bath, Body, and Beyond: DIY Bath Products from the Homestead

I love the hard, dirty work that goes along with homesteading but…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

49 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

I don’t know about you and the folks at your house, but…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton

Tips for Starting a CSA, Successfully

Many people begin homesteading as a way to escape the rat race…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

What’s So Convenient About Convenience Foods?

  When I was a kid, my family was fueled by convenience…

John Wilson John Wilson

Fight Back! Save Money on Prescription Drugs

In 2007, Americans spent five times as much on prescription drugs as…

Neil Shelton Neil Shelton

What is Your Homestead $ Number?

  A while back, there was a commercial that had people walking…

Tony Colella Tony Colella