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10 steps to save money
We chose to downsize our lives, though in many ways we are living better than we did before. By turning our backs on consumerism, choosing to live more simply, ...
Turning hobbies into cash
AKA, doing what you love and getting paid for it! Have to be careful here, it’s starting to sound like one of those infomercials :) BUT WAIT, THERE’...
Hate shopping…
Living out in the wilds of far west Texas, major shopping (for me) has been curtailed… not that I mind though, I’m not a big shopper in the first pl...
What to Eat When You’re Broke
The lower your income is, the more difficult it is to be particular about what you feed your family. This probably isn’t an earth-shattering revelation to anyon...
Freezer-fridge conversion update
Had to clean out my fridge today, while that’s not such a big deal to most, to me it’s (almost) a pleasure to do because of the kind of fridge I hav...
Prepping on a budget – part 7 – getting started
It’s NOT too late to start prepping! If you are still breathing, and you are reading this, it’s not too late to start prepping! Even though the main...
Prepping on a budget, part 2 – book review
While scouring the internet looking for ways to be more self sufficient, I ran across a great (new to me) author, her name is Susan Gregersen. As I dug deeper a...
Periogen trial and review
I am finally ready to give Periogen a final review (though there may be followups in the future), I must say that I am very happy with it, it does what it says ...
As Seen On TV
How many times have you seen those wonderful gadgets advertised on TV? These infomercials tend to air early in the day, or late at night, enticing you to part w...