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Last Notes npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Our little girl loves to paint and create, and I want to encourage that creativity as much as possible. But man, craft store supplies add up fast! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple When we first started out, Aaron grabbing a $5 to $10 lunch with the guys didn't feel like a big deal. But when we committed to packing his lunch, the savings hit our food bill fast. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Bananas are 59¢ a pound here, but when our little one started eating them, we were throwing away way too much money. Both she and Aaron are super picky—they want them slightly green, and the second a brown spot appears, they won't touch them. I was making more banana bread than any human should eat! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Join me on a massive batch cooking day where I stocked my freezer with 19 homemade loaves of bread to make the coming weeks a breeze! I whipped up a variety of yeast-based goodies, including classic sandwich loaves for everyday meals, and some indulgent breakfast breads like pear butter swirl, peach-stuffed delights, and brown sugar cinnamon swirls. Whether you're meal prepping for busy mornings or just love having fresh(ish) bread on hand, this freezer-friendly session shows how easy it is to bake ahead and save time. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple https://image.nostr.build/1a0b9a4741c7cef0c0708046b940c0246edb310c6c200a0b82f0ee4b08b4aae7.jpg npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Tired of rushed mornings and last-minute meal stress? In this bulk cooking session, I'm prepping a week's worth of shelf-stable breakfasts that make life so much easier. Everything stores in your pantry for months, saving you time and sanity. Perfect for busy folks who want healthy, homemade eats without the daily hassle! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple I'm overhauling my kitchen routine to save serious money and keep my homestead running smoothly. In this video, I share how I'm building a freezer stockpile of homemade meals, grab-and-go breakfasts, and prepped lunches to avoid pricey convenience foods. From bulk-cooking dinners like ravioli to freezing muffins, donuts, and premade sandwiches, these simple tweaks are turning potential stress into savings. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple The only way is to plan for the future. Sometimes it is hard work, but it is worth it in the end! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple In this video, we dive into the details of our current budget meeting process and explain how we’re expanding it into a weekly family meeting. From tracking our net worth and upcoming payments to setting homestead and household goals. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple In this updated review, we dive back into our extra large Amish water bath canner after years of use on our family homestead. This beast has been a game-changer for high-volume canning, helping us preserve massive batches of fruits, veggies, and jams efficiently. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Hey homesteaders! Join us for our latest grocery haul where we're filling in the gaps on our fruit preserves for the year. #homestead #homesteading #frugal npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple As a debt-free family, we’re always finding new ways to save money while making life easier on our homestead! In this video, I share 8 innovative frugal strategies—like automating appliances, smart grocery lists, and energy-efficient cooking—that save us time, energy, and keep us within our $300 grocery budget. Join us to see how small changes can boost your budget and lifestyle! 🏡 #FrugalLiving #BudgetTips #homesteading npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple What are you canning today?! 🫙 We canned some Pumpkin and letting some tomatoes ripen up to can up later! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Bulk baking sourdough & yeast bread to fill my freezer! Join me in my cozy kitchen for crusty loaves, soft rolls & frugal tips. #Sourdough #YeastBread #BulkBaking npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Just finished putting up a batch of ripe, juicy tomatoes from the garden. We will be canning soon, and can't wait for winter soups! The chickens are thriving and looking forward to a new laying flock. Oh, and this week’s homemade bread? Absolutely delicious, sourdough perfection! #Homesteading #GardenToTable #frugal https://image.nostr.build/da37f68126c9a24702f9ec0e95a59ae7e9e64495ae44b3caabe839101ea7c7da.jpg npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Discover small, game-changing habits to transform your kitchen into a frugal powerhouse! In this video, I share practical tips like using medicine cups for condiments, storing snacks in jars to extend freshness, and portioning leftovers for quick freezer meals. Learn how these tiny changes—like measuring servings and labeling perishables—can help you use less, waste less, and save more. Perfect for families, budget-conscious cooks, or anyone looking to stretch their grocery budget! #FrugalLiving #KitchenHacks #SaveMoney npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Does today make you think we are extremely close to this?! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Frugality is all about smart choices, but some hacks that seem thrifty can actually drain your budget! In this video, we dive into 7 common frugal practices—like hand-washing dishes or delaying maintenance—that sound cost-effective but backfire when you look at the data. We’ve crunched the numbers and learned some surprising lessons on our frugal journey. Join us to discover what’s really worth your time and money! 💸 #FrugalLiving #MoneyMistakes #BudgetTips npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple We are seeing grocery costs in our area continue to rise, and we are having to work hard to stay on budget. These tips and tricks are simple but they work to help you lower your spending and they are easy to implement. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple It's time for me to pull out the family's favorite frugal staple meals I always have the ingredients on hand for. These are the meals that I can always count on my family eating. Simple and easy, they get me in and out of the kitchen in an afternoon and I do not have to worry about my family not enjoying the food I fix. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple One of our earliest preps when we first started building a home together was to ensure we could keep warm in case we lost power during the winter. Over the years we have learned many tricks and tips. With a little one running around, we have only expanded on our own experiences. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Week 2 of the 2025 Pantry Challenge is in the books and we kept this week's meal plan incredibly simple and cost effective. We worked on cleaning out our pantry as well as creating nutritional meals for our family. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Prices only seem to keep getting higher and we are all looking for easy habits to start easing the pressures in our wallets. Aaron and Julia use these routines every day to help them save money and reach their own money goals. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple A pantry challenge is a great way to kick off the year to get your pantry in order and get your grocery budget under control. Eating from what you have on hand is a fantastic way to reduce your overall costs and clean out your cabinets. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Food is the quickest and fastest place to make changes to your budget. With inflation and a higher cost of living, it can feel impossible. We are proof that you can eat well and spend less money at the grocery store while building a working pantry. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple There is nothing more frugal or cost effective than starting the year with saving money with a pantry challenge. We can't wait to share with you how we clean out some older items and also keep building our working pantry for a more successful and frugal kitchen. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Did you meet your financial goals for November? Today, Aaron and Julia share what went right and wrong with their November budget and how they go into the winter months with a clear financial plan. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Lowering your costs can feel overwhelming but there are some simple steps you can start right now to help you. We practice these everyday and can tell you from our own experience that embracing these changes have saved us so much money. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple You grew a garden and harvested all that food, so now what? This rapid fire session of some easy ways to use your garden proceeds will help you save time, money, and effort for whether you holiday meal planning or looking for something different. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Cooking can feel overwhelming and these easy tips will help you get in and out of the kitchen fast. I personally practice these techniques every week and know they save me so much time, energy, and effort. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple It's that time of the year again where we try to keep our garden, or what's left of it, alive for as long as possible. Every year we try new methods, and 2024 is no different. We also have our tried and true no fuss methods to keep getting small and harvests until that first big freeze. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Building and sticking to a budget can be a real struggle. We see several reasons why budgeting isn't working for a lot of folks, and we have some solutions to help you work through it. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Having a strict grocery budget is still possible, even with today's higher prices. This is a real life weekly grocery haul for my family. By following the steps we teach, we are able to keep our costs as low as possible. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple We do! Having 15 quarts at a time helps cutdown on canning time. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple We got ours from Lehman's. It holds 18 pints but if get the additional shelf can hold 36 pints. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Aaron and Julia share what steps they took when they became a single income family to ensure their financial success. These steps seem really simple, but made all the difference in their communication and understanding of their family finances. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Winter is just around the corner and it changes how your day to day goes on the homestead. Today, Julia shares how she and Aaron determine what they need to focus on in the last quarter of the year as well as what her personal goals are to end the year out strong. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple In a world with so much information at your fingertips, researching and determining good, quality resources is more important now than ever. Today, Aaron and Julia discuss how they approach finding information and where they have failed spectacularly npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Winter emergency preparation is essential. Starting right now can help you keep your cost low and ensure you actually have access to the goods you are looking for. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple On this week's episode, Julia shares the biggest lessons she has learned throughout her homesteading transformation. Reflection is a great way to help guide you into the future you want to build for yourself. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Lessons in frugality come in many shapes and forms. On today's episode, Aaron and Julia discuss several pitfalls they have fallen into financially as well as the growth they have experienced over the years. Finding your own financial rhythm takes time and experience and the skills you learn will help you create your best life. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple This is the BIGGEST lesson I've learned in 2024. The cost of basic living necessities isn't going down and we have to find easy ways to combat it now! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Sometimes homesteading can feel like a massive struggle, and you can feel burnt out and frustrated with the entire lifestyle. There are ways to deal with these feelings and Julia shares how she finds success even in the most frustrating homesteading seasons. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple How have you saved money this August? In today's episode, Aaron and Julia share how they have kept to their budget and also the ways they have failed this month. Staying on a budget can start to feel impossible, but having a plan and seeing where it has failed can help you to save more money in the long run. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple If you are looking for a flavorful and crunchy snack that is entirely customizeable, this recipe is for you. I searched for the best savory snack for my family and after some trial and error, it was unanimously voted as the winner. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Moving from a two income family to a single income family has its challenges and rewards. On this week's episode, Aaron and Julia share how they have managed to adjust to the change and where they feel they are most successful. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple It has been busy on our homestead and we are just starting the busy processing season. This time of year can be rough, but the rewards are worth the effort. Creating efficiency in our home and making to most of our efforts to be more self reliant take a lot of work. And a lot of canning. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple Is $300 a realistic grocery budget? By cutting costs and applying frugality principals, we are able to keep our grocery budget under control. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple I think we got ours from Raintree Nursery a few years back. They were decent size when planted. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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". npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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. npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple We were at the 5-6 year range! npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 The Canny Couple 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.
