Part of the homesteading lifestyle, is the desire to do things ourselves. Instead of buying all our food at the grocery store, we want to grow our own produce, raise our own meat, and provide ourselves with dairy products. Instead of heating our home with gas or electric, we want to use wood that comesContinue reading “Mr. Fix-It”
Category Archives: Saving
January Monthly Challenge
In an effort to eat healthier and save money, hubby and I are challenging ourselves to a month of soups and stews in January. Breakfast will consist of something other than soup or stew and hubby wants me to throw in some variety at dinner once or twice a week, but our lunches and theContinue reading “January Monthly Challenge”
The Lessons I’m Learning
I went on my first once-a-month shopping excursion last week and already I’m learning some valuable lessons. Lesson I It’s better to go shopping alone. For a couple different reasons, this is a struggle for me. I am a stay-a-home mom and part of my responsibilities in our home is to take care of theContinue reading “The Lessons I’m Learning”
Saving Time, Money and Energy
In March of 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor estimated that a family of four spent an average of $8,513 per year on food, or $709 per month. It is also estimated that there is a 4% increase in food cost each year. If that estimate is correct, a family of four now spends about $9875 perContinue reading “Saving Time, Money and Energy”
