Frugal Wins: Had a GREAT month of July. The extra paycheck and lots of overtime meant the best month of the year for us. Did all the back to school shopping early this morning during the Ohio sales tax holiday weekend for school supplies and clothing. I hit up a big box store for the supplies and for underpants because I had $55 in gift certificates (which I won!). Then I hit up a thrift store for the rest of the clothing. Picked up $130 for testing a product all of last month. It … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
What is Urban Homesteading? Can Anyone Do It?
A frequent question I get from newbies to a more self sufficient lifestyle...is what exactly is a homestead? What does it mean to be a homesteader? If you google this question you will come up with many different answers. For me the most simplistic way to describe what I mean when I refer to homesteading, having a homestead, and being a homesteader is this... What is Urban Homesteading? A homestead is a productive home, a home that brings value. To be a homesteader is to work within or around … [Read more...]
35+ Things to Get Rid Of Right Now
Decluttering does not have to be be overly complicated. You may want to devote some time to decluttering and organizing without the time that it takes to Konmari everything. If you work from a list of easy hotspots and items to get rid of you can tackle those areas specifically and just work a few each day. Day one, start with old makeup, perfume, and toiletries. Day two, move on to old mail and magazines, etc. Things to Get Rid Of Right Now Old/unused makeup Old or unwanted perfume … [Read more...]
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