The Canny Couple

We are a homestead family living debt free, merging frugality, homesteading, traditional skills, and modern enhancements into our everyday lives.

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2024-09-23 15:18:52

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We do! Having 15 quarts at a time helps cutdown on canning time.

2024-09-23 13:14:31

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We got ours from Lehman's. It holds 18 pints but if get the additional shelf can hold 36 pints.

2024-09-23 02:32:34

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That is our Amish Water Bath Canner. Oh wow that is a good amount! We use so many apples in everything that we always need about 52 quarts.

2024-09-23 00:41:07

August was a busy month and we filled up our pantry shelves with some amazing food. We were able to get a few food preservation projects done in August, and this is for the last half of the month.
#homestead #frugal #savemoney #canning
https://youtu.be/FsUdg3aQrss

2024-08-29 23:24:51

Can you store bulk food safely on a budget? Julia thinks so as she has built her own working pantry on a budget and that includes her current storage set up. She shares what she sources for good options for storing food for long term use and how she finds it on a tight budget.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-75-farm-wife-sexy-life-bulk-food-storage-on-a-budget/id1636483681?i=1000666708999
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/5zFaBZrly3DMwtsMCGbw

2024-08-23 00:22:26

The options for food preservation are endless. Through much trial and error, we have found the methods that work best for our family and the food we harvest.
#homesteading #homestead #selfsufficient #canning #foodpreservation
https://youtu.be/0VmlvStTCWQ

2024-08-21 01:37:26

Can you really be successful if you don't work as a team with your partner? Julia shares why she finds goal building goals with Aaron to be a key to her best successes on her homestead and in her life.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-74-farm-wife-sexy-life-importance-of/id1636483681?i=1000665941641
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/3e9RPR1jYmLIMLew3JHG

2024-08-18 13:49:44

Embracing frugality can bring much fulfillment to one's daily life, and today, Aaron and Julia share what they see as the main advantages to adopting a frugal lifestyle. A little frugality can go a long way to making some big changes to your current season.
#homestead #frugal #SaveMoney #Frugality
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/bPj6ZE3IKaI
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/iULkIiOMPskAmeuQtEJh

2024-08-16 01:41:01

There are multiple versions of preparedness, and on this week's episode, Julia shares how she preps for her family on a budget. Ensuring your family can function doesn't have to be overwhelming or expensive.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading #savemoney #Prepping
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-73-farm-wife-sexy-life-how-we-prep-on-a-budget/id1636483681?i=1000665087015
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/e9MuyknmpHMNQjES39t2

2024-08-12 01:22:01

Are there disadvantages to a frugal lifestyle? While Aaron and Julia embrace the lifestyle they live daily, there are struggles with sustaining your thrifty habits.
#homestead #frugal #SaveMoney #Frugality
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/XDwBXVfd2oI
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hSks3IOSzstn3iBOyGtca
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/0lu7y9yhztztT4JMcAuE

2024-08-11 15:24:49

This is a great snack for the picky eaters in your life. You can get the costs down by the ingredients you source and this can be very budget friendly. This is becoming a family favorite.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal
https://youtu.be/EodFDnmnK-4

2024-08-08 01:44:36

Does meal planning feel like an overwhelming and daunting task to you? Today, Julia shares her best tips for making meal planning work for you and your family. Meal planning can be more than just a time saver, it can also be a money saver.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading #SaveMoney
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-72-farm-wife-sexy-life-make-meal-planning-work/id1636483681?i=1000664421552
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/tGEAK7s24ahGZdohzdTU

2024-08-05 00:15:19

Is $300 a realistic grocery budget? By cutting costs and applying frugality principals, we are able to keep our grocery budget under control.
#homestead #frugal #frugalliving #savemoney
https://youtu.be/NeCdvzda_DM

2024-08-04 14:14:32

Is your homestead in a rut, or are you growing so fast you can't keep up? Today, Aaron and Julia share how they are identifying seasons of growth and maintenance on their homestead. They also discuss why this is important to identify as well as how they plan to make some changes in the future.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/ysgYTxZnENI
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/NqrZ9Y7pGpsxywxA8yYb

2024-07-31 01:34:31

What are your reasons for gardening? Today, Julia shares why she garden's for her family, and the reasons she would not bother with putting in a garden.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading #gardening
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-71-farm-wife-sexy-life-why-i-garden-when-i-wouldnt/id1636483681?i=1000663734122
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/wm6aTDj8nqrkwToUBuDs

2024-07-30 00:46:27

On this week's episode, We discuss how they were able to keep on budget for July. Saving money can start to feel impossible, but when you come into the month with a plan, you can reach your money goals.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal #savemoney
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/BkID-Ndq-eM
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/YOnOCMYgk0VSE3yVhKOQ

2024-07-26 00:49:42

Frugality can apply to all aspects of our life, including homemaking. Creating a place where your family enjoys being doesn't have to be expensive and this is my blueprint to being a homemaker on a budget.
#homestead #frugalliving #frugal #budget #SaveMoney
https://youtu.be/RlTCD9k9zHw

2024-07-21 15:42:15

How are your 2024 goals moving along? On this episode of Rural Reliance, Aaron and Julia talk about where they are with this year's homestead and financial goals. Join them as they share their successes, failures, and how they plan to make the most of the rest of 2024.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal #savemoney
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/gpECc5FARJA
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/qc6sqzkU5aBsTC6S491i

2024-07-20 01:19:17

We have made a lot of changes to our pantry since the pantry challenge in January and February. A big goal for 2024 was to move to a single ingredient pantry and this task was harder than we thought.
#homesteading #homestead #canning #frugal
https://youtu.be/qDHWqaWlwUc

2024-07-17 01:09:47

Today, Julia shares her best tips to make the most out of her canning season without overwhelming herself. These tips create time and deal with little "annoyances" Julia had in the kitchen.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading #canning
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-69-farm-wife-sexy-life-making-my-canning-season/id1636483681?i=1000662348019
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/YYgaHKGhkHUBjL1qcO6C

2024-07-14 23:29:02

Cutting your cost can seem impossible, and we know what it feels like to think you can't make a change, especially when it comes to your power bill. For us, it took years to crack the code on lowering our electric bill but we have found several easy ways to help us save so much money.
#frugal #savemoney #homestead #lowerenergybills
https://youtu.be/c_mONN6j9S0

2024-07-12 01:35:15

In today's fast pace, we could all use a little more simplicity in our day to day. Julia shares some easy tips that can create simplicity in all the chaos, giving you more time and maybe even saving you some money.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-68-farm-wife-sexy-life-easy-tips-to-simplify-your-day/id1636483681?i=1000661593091
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/oxUbekgkjUMznuvcRmzA

2024-07-10 01:10:15

Finding new ways to save money for your food can feel daunting. This method has helped us save so much money on our grocery budget. As I work to cut our cost, I have found this method works best for our family to stay on track for the month.
#savemoney #frugalliving #frugal #homestead #grownostr
https://youtu.be/1q45aAw-7uA

2024-07-07 01:42:08

Sometimes it can feel like you have no room in your budget to cut anything else or that you have made all the frugal changes you can possibly make. Aaron and Julia know from experience that in some cases, if you put your mind to a problem, you can start to see big savings in your budget. Today, they share their individual experience and outline the steps they use personally to get creative with frugality to avoid a stalemate.
#homestead #frugalliving #frugal #savemoney
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/VHo2jd792Vw
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/owlqXMqij4KxBzUwchdO

2024-07-04 23:28:18

On today's episode, Julia shares why she feels knowing what is in your pantry is vital to managing your household. Half of pantry management is knowing what you have on hand and this is not a step to ignore in the spring.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading #pantry
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-67-farm-wife-sexy-life-the-importance-of/id1636483681?i=1000660846706
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/a79P2HbI7iPedVNrKgLd

2024-07-01 00:19:13

This process is how I keep our grocery budget under control with the rising costs at the grocery store. You can easily adjust this to your own meal planning and prepping ideas.
#SaveMoney #homesteading #frugal #grownostr
https://youtu.be/OH9SH_ZdZiQ

2024-06-29 01:18:12

On this week's episode, Aaron and Julia share how they are keeping their costs low and saving money on their homestead. Whether they are making adjustments around the house to save money or scoring amazing deals, they discuss some of their best money saving hacks.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal #savemoney #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/rYMXUf-Vozs
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/gzUoMd6tn031kDjgy2lz

2024-06-25 01:25:14

Since the start of the year, I've made it my mission to drastically cut my grocery bill. By employing simple strategies, we have been able to keep our food cost incredibly low for the first half of 2024.
#homestead #frugal #savemoney #groceryshopping #grownostr
https://youtu.be/gdka4pkY3k8

2024-06-24 01:44:30

What does early summer look like on your homestead? This year is posing different challenges and success for Aaron and Julia, creating more opportunities for growth and learning on the homestead.
#homestead #homesteading #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/SmgaMoJWa3Q
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FCz3kekIyEaP610SavzL6
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/yILq5EYlNIyfBjiqWjcv

2024-06-20 01:28:14

This week Julia shares her weekly rhythms that keep her and the family on track for the homestead. Although it can be boring at times, having a plan leads to a more efficient and effective homestead.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading #grownostr
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/ded7Ixfp3YSPUz2rcsN3

2024-06-16 00:58:47

We had a big milestone this week with the 100th episode of Rural Reliance with The Canny Couple. Farm Wife Sexy Life is on its 64th episode as well.
If you are a fan of the podcast, we would really appreciate you giving us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Whether that is Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, or any other one that you listen to us on.
Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters!
#Homestead #homesteadpodcast #homesteading #frugal #frugalpodcast

2024-06-15 01:36:00

It is hard to believe we have achieved this episode milestone, and we are so thankful to all our supporters. Today, we look at where we were and where we hope to go in our future journey of merging homesteading and frugality.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal #savemoney #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/jznX34pFVvc
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/cENQndF5sTqfkNeKq3Xl

2024-06-14 02:13:38

You can make a huge difference on your electricity cost by keeping your kitchen cool, but it can seem impossible. Over the past few years, we have found easy ways to combat the heat and keep your kitchen cool during the hottest part of summer.
#savemoney #homesteading #homestead #frugal
https://youtu.be/k8v6KH_v9U0

2024-06-08 01:21:14

Life is not supposed to be easy and avoiding tough decisions can lead you to digging a hole for yourself that you never envisioned. Aaron and Julia discuss why you need to evaluate and look at your choices, sometimes choosing the harder choice to have a better life long term.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal #savemoney #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/Ei9fB5_UWjk
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/eqBbY2JOo20ErvG16LHH

2024-06-07 02:10:45

Spring gets crazy on the Homestead and creating systems that help you maximize your harvest is vital. We have learned over the years the best ways to avoid waste when our berries are coming in full force.
#homestead #savemoney #frugal #foodpreservation #grownostr
https://youtu.be/2efviRaiLFE

2024-06-05 01:08:47

Julia has found several ways to cut her grocery costs without feeling like you are sacrificing food quality. These strategies have helped Julia keep her family's grocery budget crazy low even with inflation.
#homestead #frugal #savemoney #groceryshopping #grownostr
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-63-farm-wife-sexy-life-how-ive-cut-my-food/id1636483681?i=100065773012
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/PN8jrZRgtNRnlDepizTI

2024-06-01 01:26:21

It is that time of the month again where Aaron and Julia discuss the strategies they used to help them stay on target for their budget. This is one of their secrets to growing their homestead and living their frugal lifestyle without debt.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal #savemoney #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/Su_TgaUm7OE
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/2FUQpUZNR1aqGE5rq9Rm

2024-05-31 01:30:20

These kitchen tools and utensils are easy to find and great frugal additions to your homestead kitchen. Although super simple, they save me so much time in the long run during our busy harvest and processing season.
#homestead #frugal #homesteadkitchen #kitchentools #grownostr
https://youtu.be/5s7i0tu1Yug

2024-05-30 22:07:59

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I think we got ours from Raintree Nursery a few years back. They were decent size when planted.

2024-05-28 01:40:12

If you are looking for a new addition to add to your homestead, the Goumi might be an option for you. This plant is easy to grow and great for the soil. We have found this to be a great variety to add to our property.
#homestead #homesteading #permaculture #grownostr
https://youtu.be/oKs9wIRNKCA

2024-05-27 14:50:07

Are you trying to decide if homesteading is right for you? Aaron and Julia discuss a few things to consider when you are analyzing whether this is the right move for you and your family.
#homestead #homesteading #frugalliving #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/vcftF2QwPQc
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/RcPgrEjDxEQlXDfIbAyh

2024-05-25 12:02:52

What's happening on your homestead? Our garden, berries, and fruit production is looking amazing for the start of the season. It's the time of the year when you start to see the "fruits of your labor".
#homesteading #homestead #garden #grownostr
https://youtu.be/AJ-q2DrM7-Q

2024-05-23 01:43:07

If you are looking for tips to take control of your pantry, Julia has you covered. These strategies have improved the functionality of Julia's pantry over the last year.
#homesteading #homestead #frugal #pantry #grownostr
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/nzrTic99lkD7QOFQaa1N

2024-05-19 15:25:53

This is the easiest Danish recipe and tastes amazing. Simple and fast, this recipe will save you time in the kitchen and makes a great gift.
#homesteading #homestead #frugal
https://youtu.be/iv4blEvcjuw

2024-05-15 00:01:19

Today's homestead is nothing like our grandparents and the need to compare your homestead with those you see everyday can feel overwhelming. Over the years, Julia has learned to tune out the noise and embrace what she has, making the most of each day.
#homesteading #homestead #frugal
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Q6jTWgyQODEpPLqj8Y3hm
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/0nxZ8ojRqJkxkdom4GH5

2024-05-13 01:41:28

Everyone needs to know these basics to take control of their financial future. These are the foundations that set you up for success and help you move the needle in the right direction.
#frugalliving #budgeting #savemoney #grownostr
https://youtu.be/9eeRrOG3tkw

2024-05-12 00:53:36

On this week's episode, Aaron and Julia discuss how delayed gratification is a benefit to your homesteading goals and dreams. The "want it now" mentality is not always the best approach to achieving your goals.
#homestead #homesteading #frugalliving #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/uYsGVE5psJI
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/V2aahjqxk4dpWC8oDlbB

2024-05-08 01:08:43

What sort of struggles do you face on your homestead and your journey through motherhood? Julia shares here personal difficulties in this time in her life, building up the family homestead, working on building a business, and making family her top priority.
#homesteading #homestead #frugal
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/LTfLj3AIc7K1E1bOlvsJ

2024-05-04 00:24:49

In this week's episode: How good are your homestead systems? Aaron and Julia have some basic tools they use to continuously improve their homestead systems, creating a more successful homestead in the long run.
#homestead #homesteading #frugalliving #grownostr
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/sSeyqEAlzjI
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/OYd4JXtgMT9s3ijQmCrf

2024-05-01 01:05:50

How do you stop the pressures to influence how you take care of your family or how to spend your hard earned dollars? Julia shares the principles that guide her to maintain her family goals.
#homesteading #homestead #frugal
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Fpr9D6zrmAzK8RqfXFQjh
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-58-farm-wife-sexy-life-avoiding-the-pressures/id1636483681?i=1000653982091
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/jqzYmdy9QfAZNP5eE9Yz

2024-04-28 15:10:12

We found some good deals this week but had to get a bit creative with our meal plan. We also missed out on some really good deals, but we were able to make up the savings.
#savemoney #homestead #frugal
https://youtu.be/64WnfVBTmlw

2024-04-27 13:03:31

In this week's episode: Aaron and Julia share their frugal triumphs and failures for the past month. Living a frugal lifestyle is intentional and takes time and effort, but the end results are well worth it.
#homestead #homesteading #frugal #savemoney
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/7lWDaEHvCA4
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FTK0ME117sp77ttPgKRgq
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/tU4X52zwloWSmxWuhJoe

2024-04-24 01:28:34

Are you struggling to find a balance between homesteading, teaching, and parenting? Julia shares a few of the tips she has learned when homesteading with a small child that work well for her family.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadlife
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/46i9akvhVT9YvPBQDTUMCT
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-57-farm-wife-sexy-life-homesteading-with-littles/id1636483681?i=1000653266251
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/dWc1zHSiQh3HTQHX5Egl ex

2024-04-24 01:28:08

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We were at the 5-6 year range!

2024-04-23 01:15:22

After years of waiting, we are seeing huge progress on the homestead. We are definitely excited to see that all our hard work is finally paying off.
#homestead #homesteading #selfsufficient
https://youtu.be/XPkV3QG2rPs

2024-04-19 23:52:34

In this week's episode: If you are looking for ideas and inspirations to spend less time in your garden and more time enjoying your harvest, Aaron and Julia have some great suggestions for you. Over the years, they have found ways to save time and money in their garden while their focus has shifted to creating a better garden space for future harvests.
#homestead #homesteading #selfsufficient
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/CSs1FJxnh4I
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KjHUFFC1Hh40Q54Ws4BAs
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/IfNSkHdErYg2fLa9JJTy

2024-04-19 00:26:03

Homemade vanilla is an easy addition to your pantry staples. The taste is amazing and the process is simple.
#vanillaextract #homestead #homesteading
https://youtu.be/HB5_EsfSzTc

2024-04-18 01:38:57

How have you built out your pantry? In this week's episode, Julia shares her top pantry staples and how she built her pantry to work for her family for any situation.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadlife
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YaA1OMpzWnk3u5uiYRTcz
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-56-farm-wife-sexy-life-my-pantry-staples/id1636483681?i=1000652552264
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/xJm44Qae02DldJtJzVGG

2024-04-14 15:01:57

We made the most of this week's budget and added a lot of food to our working pantry. These meals were easy on the budget and to cook.
#cookingonabudget #homestead #frugal #savingmoney
https://youtu.be/FxIU5S87LVs

2024-04-13 20:02:43

In this week's episode: What projects have Aaron and Julia been working on to get ready for Spring on the homestead? This is a year of progress and they are already seeing big improvements on their homestead.
#homestead #homesteading #selfsufficient
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/yUwqRQyllIg
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6f0rJ1vWw3um9nwBARJndy
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/SQYht4osh00zUJpnVMCg

2024-04-10 01:24:01

Is it ever too early or late to start learning? Part of homesteading is constant learning and incorporating these same principals into everyday life with a toddler can help create a balanced foundation for homeschooling in later years.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadinglife
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7rAO1aYfcFYrwXpsf6NMek
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-55-farm-wife-sexy-life-starting-homeschooling-now/id1636483681?i=1000651830760
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/SewLFUp4zyWwUKN7eP62

2024-04-07 19:09:18

In this week's episode: Aaron and Julia talk about their recent trips to the Bushcraft, Homestead and Preparedness Expo and the Kentucky Sustainable Living Homesteading & Preparedness Festival. There is so much opportunities at these events.
#homestead #homesteading #selfsufficient
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/50trd7akXiw
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AM3JdbVbg8mFry9kbeZyb
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/sX4zcPryVyBAH9aoPTWt

2024-04-05 00:49:31

You can make the most of random items in your pantry by following a few of these easy tips. I do these things every time I cook, and they save me so much money without adding time in the kitchen.
#homestead #SaveMoney #frugal #budget
https://youtu.be/dmSQLKat6mk

2024-04-03 01:21:23

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Decluttering on the homestead can feel overwhelming. Julia shares how she keeps an organized homestead and her key might surprise you!
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadinglife #homesteader
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sDFwla0avXaK9Cww7i9NE
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-54-farm-wife-sexy-life-decluttering-on-the/id1636483681?i=1000651124162
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/MVYuzwWiha9Yw7Y1F2b6

2024-04-02 22:48:08

Has anyone else been experiencing crazy weather swings? From 70s to 30s and snow, our poor fruit trees have already put out and been bit.

2024-03-31 12:46:36

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Thank you! I wouldn't have looked there!

2024-03-31 12:39:46

It has been while since we have shared what has been going on at the homestead, and today we wanted to let everyone know what we have been working on. We have had a few busy weeks, getting ready for this upcoming garden season.
#homestead #homesteading #homesteadlife
https://youtu.be/gr5Nt-wI8Ew?si=qIb4MrxSM8eenzND

2024-03-31 12:39:13

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Where did you get your pond baskets from?

2024-03-30 01:34:24

In this week's episode: Aaron and Julia detail how effective their budgeting was this month, if they met their savings goals, and how they did it.
#homestead #frugal #budget #savemoney
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/MSwfPGwHFD0
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZPLxxleShhUzPpOBaKOEb
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/NcQvq39w8ROaLNoEGyhv

2024-03-28 23:57:28

We are starting to fill our freezer and prepping for future meals. Bulk cooking is my favorite way to cook and this saves me so much time during our busy season.
#homestead #homesteading #savemoney #frugal #scratchmade
https://youtu.be/GOxNBVbRBP0

2024-03-28 00:58:27

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Julia discusses the struggles of being a female homesteader.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadinglife #homesteader #grownostr
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HCAZRf144c3ZUFLrnU3hY
Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-53-farm-wife-sexy-life-what-it-means-to-be/id1636483681?i=1000650423577
Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/4SlZ3D3xjN0AJsjhxzoD

2024-03-26 20:15:17

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That is a great one, and now we are looking up that book too!

2024-03-26 19:11:48

What are you focused on enhancing or learning at the moment? We have been focusing on expanding our knowledge through speakers at homesteading and preparedness events.

2024-03-24 12:33:24

Shopping from the deals found in your local grocery ads can lead to a simple, affordable, and tasty meal plan.
#homestead #frugal #savemoney #budget
https://youtu.be/zjuIwAnDuFw

2024-03-23 00:40:40

If you are thinking about starting a homestead, Aaron and Julia share their best reasons to contemplate jumping on the homestead train. They also discuss what to consider when actually starting your own homestead.
#homestead #frugal #homesteading
YouTube link (video): https://youtu.be/Lyzynw1UmEM
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5O6lO3oQKHvZ3xe4hcgg6t
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/nb5ubz0Ky1yCWMtpTjh8

2024-03-22 00:56:23

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Julia discusses her biggest homestead mistakes that cost her and her family money, time, and effort.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadinglife #savemoney #frugal
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yyRHzbsaIpGYH9a7wfLty
Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/4gUgTxCHfqhIefMAVOu0

2024-03-20 02:10:26

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We do the white kennebec, but our favorite is the red pontiac ones.

2024-03-20 01:13:55

Aaron and Julia share how to avoid some expensive mistakes to help save money on the homestead. These are strategies they employ daily as they made these very same errors on their own homestead journey.
#homestead #frugal #savemoney
YouTube link (video): https://youtu.be/pbt9gjsuI44
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gTvuZKwICpB0nyst8iYwt
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/vLZpg23wAkmSGyWOcUrJ

2024-03-20 01:13:36

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Our seedlings are doing good so far as well. Planning to plant our potatoes in next couple of days.

2024-03-19 20:54:02

How are your garden preparations coming along for 2024?

2024-03-19 02:38:48

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You must be close to me then. Out of Gate City and been to the ham fest there a couple of times!

2024-03-17 18:21:42

We don't look at new trends often, but this one is up our alley. If you are looking to set boundaries and be open about your finances, loud budgeting might be a good option for you.
#savemoney #frugal #LoudBudgeting #budget
https://youtu.be/OMM_dbF3B74

2024-03-16 01:12:10

Cutting costs is not impossible and here are some easy ways for you to find some margin in your budget. We hope these inspire you to find easy changes that lead to big savings in your own budget.
#savemoney #frugal #frugalliving
https://youtu.be/MhV0bKKTYYY

2024-03-15 01:25:16

Looking for some cheap and easy snacks? Try these great ones!
#savemoney #snacks #frugal #homestead
https://youtu.be/-oTnviQI1n4

2024-03-13 01:22:53

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Food preservation is a foundation of homesteading. Julia discusses why this should be a priority for you and your family.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadinglife #foodpreservation #savemoney
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gYRgsYejtqgqFkSbelzae
Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/A6TxJYaSPJzJ5PcNoQ12

2024-03-10 13:11:25

If you are looking to cut costs on groceries, this series was made for you. This first week, I create a meal plan focused on maximizing deals from our local grocery stores while keeping to my $50 a week budget and building up my working pantry. We hope this series inspires you to get creative in the kitchen.
#savemoney #homestead #frugal #groceryshopping
https://youtu.be/MhBTIbumRvI

2024-03-10 01:22:14

In this week's episode: Aaron and Julia analyze how the Three Rivers Pantry Challenge went for January and February of 2024. A pantry challenge is always eye opening and even when successful, you can always find ways to improve upon your working food storage.
#homestead #frugal #savemoney
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/vhbQfA1aHL8
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D0bOViiN7zeXGl4PAOIwH
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/60AR6iD7lOu07vv6EPWU

2024-03-07 02:37:05

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: It has been a few weeks since Julia shifted to being a stay at home mom, and in this episode she shares how she is adjusting.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadinglife
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/002rMB2fzcqsNstwMKtU9H
Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/nWZtOr51iG7FsmRItf0m

2024-03-06 00:38:27

Budgeting can be complicated and frustrating but we have made it simple. Do we change up our budget when our categories fluctuate, or when we know we have purchases coming up?
#savemoney #frugal #homestead #budget
https://youtu.be/G4XJPEMcdDk

2024-03-03 19:18:03

With the end of February, the Pantry Challenge has ended. We pulled out some new and old recipes and the meals turned out great. We saved so much money by participating in this challenge this year.
#homestead #savemoney #frugal #pantrychallenge
https://youtu.be/e-9m0sXfajY

2024-03-02 02:12:15

In this week's episode: Aaron and Julia detail how effective their budgeting was this month, if they met their savings goals, and how they did it.
#homestead #frugal #budget #savemoney
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/TgKBBjgBvNY
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zKbVHZ0btJYd3KiKIAXwq
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/X8aOuaDzk6bp5zzciMNr

2024-02-29 01:33:21

These tips will help you cut costs and save money on drying your clothes. Whether you are short on space or looking to cut costs, these ideas will help you.
#savemoney #frugal #homestead
https://youtu.be/o34_zkPiwx4

2024-02-28 02:40:42

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Julia discusses some simple ideas to limit the chaos in the day to day homestead life.
#homesteading #homestead #homesteadinglife
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qNuZU8WncNWTpQgVjs4Yn
Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/hV99qSXDl8pPwepREBH5

2024-02-25 02:11:45

On this episode, Aaron and Julia discuss why learning old traditions and skills can help create a more sustainable homestead. They talk about how they try to incorporate or remember the older ways on their own homestead.
#homestead #garden #gardening #homesteading
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/-99UVZRkE0I
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/65JATqKjYgGVKf5SKyacUx
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/PQ2CWmeZalLcYJS9F3qQ

2024-02-24 13:13:56

For the 8th week of the pantry challenge, we decided to focus on creating meals from non-perisable pantry staples. These meals are easy and made from basic ingredients from our working pantry.
#homestead #pantrychallenge #savemoney #cookingathome #grownostr
https://youtu.be/SfKFaJ1QcIs

2024-02-21 01:13:20

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: If you are looking for tips for a stress free seed starting setup, Julia has you covered.
#homesteading #homestead #garden #gardening
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iNDVlMlmfen7UeWX74bGf
Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/C8hp8BEVdnoqcGykIvNe

2024-02-18 15:36:43

We have had many successes and failures with our various seed starting set ups, but our current set up has lead to our most successful seed starts. We hope this gives you inspiration and ideas.
#homestead #homesteading #garden #gardening
https://youtu.be/1SP3tt0T630

2024-02-17 23:52:43

On this episode, Aaron and Julia explore what you should consider before jumping into the world of seed starting. There are so many elements to consider and in some cases, it might not be practical to dive right into seed starting.
#homestead #garden #gardening #homesteading
YouTube link(video): https://youtu.be/wun3C-FtGJo
Spotify link (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cWaXWjeTzWsp1t0IByhDx
Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/sEKpR1aE1c1RTbn8nXKW

2024-02-17 02:15:20

Week 7 of the Pantry Challenge
The pantry challenge is still going strong. We are saving so much money and emptying jars for the upcoming season.
#homesteading #homestead #savemoney #frugal #pantrychallenge
https://youtu.be/PDZwn3kqoRM

2024-02-14 01:19:44

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Garden season is almost here, and Julia goes over her best tips to help you start off the season right!
#homesteading #homestead #garden #gardening #grownostr
Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7aynDEhL4N3FXOwNGpbqyh
Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/8RYapiHHGvPyIKvbS3Sa