It’s that joyful time of year again. No, I’m not talking about chick hatching time or seed catalog time. It’s not time for lambing, nor is it time to harvest the tomatoes. It’s tax ...
Cottage Food Laws: How to Legally Make Money on Your Homestead
Having a side hustle or two is a great way to make some extra cash. Some homestead side hustles can end up becoming a source of full-time income, but you have to make sure its a legitimate way to make ...
13 Smart Ways to Make Money at the Farmer’s Market
Farmer's markets are a way for homesteaders and gardeners to make money from all of their hard work. The problem is that all of the local farmers in your area will be at these farmer's market, and ...
7 Practical Steps to Creating a Variable Income Budget to Manage Your Finances
Do you live on a sporadic income? It can be tough at times. We lived on a flexible income for over eight years. It took quite a while to adjust to ‘riding the wave’ (as I called it.) But you ...
11 Practical Steps to Creating a Fixed Income Budget to Keep Your Finances on Track
Are you good with finances? I’ve had a knack for managing money from a young age. I like to spend as little money as possible because it makes me happy to see money saved. Plus, I like to know I ...
10 Tips for Celebrating Christmas When You’re Flat Broke
Christmas time is right around the corner. Are you ready? If I’m honest, I’m a Scrooge. I don’t like Christmas. I know your jaw probably dropped open at this statement, but it’s true. I don’t ...
How to Wash Your Hair for Only Pennies a Month in 5 Simple Steps
Your hair. Is it a hot mess or something you truly like about yourself? Do you spend a fortune on hair care products or do you shop the bargain aisle? I love my hair, but I also used to shop the ...
77 Affordable yet Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for Couples
Do you dread Valentine’s Day? Though I am a woman (and a lot of the pressures for Valentine’s Day usually lands on the guys. Sorry guys!), I still get what a stressful time of year it can be. The ...
8 Fun Steps to Becoming a Frugal Family without the Headache
Have you noticed that being frugal sounds like a good idea, but when you have a family it is more of a headache than anything? Oh, believe me, I’m there with you. I’ll do all of this research and ...