Nostr notes by The Canny Couple

Buying used is not always the best deal! I was scrolling Facebook ...

2026-08-30T03:31:45+02:00

Buying used is not always the best deal! I was scrolling Facebook Marketplace recently and saw a beat-up tool set listed for $200 — the exact same price it costs brand new at the store. 🤯 I see the same thing with clothes: by the time you dig through clearance racks, you can often find brand new items for less than thrift store prices. What's one popular "frugal hack" you think is actually a waste of time or money?

Those are the best! Our boxes get taken to turn into other random ...

2026-08-25T02:27:11+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…deen
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Those are the best! Our boxes get taken to turn into other random items by the little one lol

Our little girl loves to paint and create, and I want to ...

2026-08-24T03:10:08+02:00

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!

Instead of buying new at full price, I let her use my older paint supplies, and we find most of our items at yard sales or on deep clearance. We've found 25¢ ceramic animals at yard sales, $1 wooden Christmas ornaments, and a $2 craft "gingerbread" house off-season. You don't have to spend a fortune to keep your kids creative—just keep an eye out at yard sales and clearance racks! How do you save on kids' art supplies?

When we first started out, Aaron grabbing a $5 to $10 lunch with ...

2026-08-21T04:12:02+02:00

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.

Over time, we just kept stacking tiny changes. That $3 gas station snack became a banana brought from home. An extra travel mug of coffee replaced the drive-thru. One single habit might not feel like it did 25 years ago, but when you stack four or five of them together? They stop being small, and the savings start to add up. What's one small habit you've stacked lately?

Bananas are 59¢ a pound here, but when our little one started ...

2026-08-20T00:20:58+02:00

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!

We tried every internet trick out there, but you know what actually worked? Throwing them in the fridge. The peels turn brown, but the inside stays firm and perfect for two weeks or more. It stopped the waste immediately and saves us a chunk on our grocery bill every month. Do you keep yours on the counter or in the fridge?

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2025-09-16T02:32:02+02:00

In this updated review, we dive back into our extra large Amish ...

2025-08-23T01:33:17+02:00

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.

#homestead #Canning #homesteading #gardening

https://youtu.be/u8hYHTbaD8I

Discover small, game-changing habits to transform your kitchen ...

2025-08-08T02:31:04+02:00

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

https://youtu.be/YGO94ZgFIAM

Does today make you think we are extremely close to this?! Better ...

2025-08-05T02:49:02+02:00

Does today make you think we are extremely close to this?!

Better start preserving now!

Prices only seem to keep getting higher and we are all looking ...

2025-01-20T17:17:56+01:00

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.

#frugal #frugalliving #savemoney

https://youtu.be/4JoDCPQwA7E

Food is the quickest and fastest place to make changes to your ...

2025-01-10T23:36:01+01:00

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.

#homestead #frugal #groceryshopping #savemoney

https://youtu.be/UbB46HYfuqM

Did you meet your financial goals for November? Today, Aaron and ...

2024-12-09T03:15:27+01:00

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.

#homestead #frugal

(Video) https://youtu.be/V8XEJk2R-PM

(V4V Audio)
https://fountain.fm/episode/gWThKPJeTqZAG2s7yhC6

Lowering your costs can feel overwhelming but there are some ...

2024-12-01T20:20:20+01:00

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.

#frugal #savemoney #budgeting

https://youtu.be/yLEA5YveuDc

Cooking can feel overwhelming and these easy tips will help you ...

2024-11-04T02:56:09+01:00

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.

#homestead

https://youtu.be/eQjQ_2sFMsY

We got ours from Lehman's. It holds 18 pints but if get the ...

2024-09-23T15:14:31+02:00

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

That is our Amish Water Bath Canner. Oh wow that is a good ...

2024-09-23T04:32:34+02:00

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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.

August was a busy month and we filled up our pantry shelves with ...

2024-09-23T02:41:07+02:00

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

Winter emergency preparation is essential. Starting right now can ...

2024-09-13T01:45:21+02:00

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.

#homesteading #homestead #frugal

https://youtu.be/pKC56_Zt3Xo

This is the BIGGEST lesson I've learned in 2024. The cost of ...

2024-09-07T02:40:41+02:00

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!

#homestead #frugal #savemoney

https://youtu.be/jt9nCbbn-fw

Sometimes homesteading can feel like a massive struggle, and you ...

2024-09-05T23:06:04+02:00

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.

#homestead #frugal #homesteading

Apple (audio): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-76-farm-wife-sexy-life-finding-success-on-the/id1636483681?i=1000668095486

Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/UsOUGhu0jv8ytnqLwEYB

How have you saved money this August? In today's episode, ...

2024-09-02T23:46:32+02:00

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.

#homestead #frugal #SaveMoney #Frugality

YouTube: https://youtu.be/F_YOqaMaxcs

Fountain (v4v audio): https://fountain.fm/episode/DypVFvKfPQioHOAG3ZaE

Can you store bulk food safely on a budget? Julia thinks so as ...

2024-08-30T01:24:51+02:00

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

The options for food preservation are endless. Through much trial ...

2024-08-23T02:22:26+02:00

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

Embracing frugality can bring much fulfillment to one's daily ...

2024-08-18T15:49:44+02:00

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

Are there disadvantages to a frugal lifestyle? While Aaron and ...

2024-08-12T03:22:01+02:00

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

This is a great snack for the picky eaters in your life. You can ...

2024-08-11T17:24:49+02:00

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

Is $300 a realistic grocery budget? By cutting costs and applying ...

2024-08-05T02:15:19+02:00

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

What are your reasons for gardening? Today, Julia shares why she ...

2024-07-31T03:34:31+02:00

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

How are your 2024 goals moving along? On this episode of Rural ...

2024-07-21T17:42:15+02:00

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

We have made a lot of changes to our pantry since the pantry ...

2024-07-20T03:19:17+02:00

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

Today, Julia shares her best tips to make the most out of her ...

2024-07-17T03:09:47+02:00

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

In today's fast pace, we could all use a little more ...

2024-07-12T03:35:15+02:00

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

Finding new ways to save money for your food can feel daunting. ...

2024-07-10T03:10:15+02:00

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

Sometimes it can feel like you have no room in your budget to cut ...

2024-07-07T03:42:08+02:00

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

On today's episode, Julia shares why she feels knowing what ...

2024-07-05T01:28:18+02:00

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

This process is how I keep our grocery budget under control with ...

2024-07-01T02:19:13+02:00

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

Since the start of the year, I've made it my mission to ...

2024-06-25T03:25:14+02:00

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

What does early summer look like on your homestead? This year is ...

2024-06-24T03:44:30+02:00

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

This week Julia shares her weekly rhythms that keep her and the ...

2024-06-20T03:28:14+02:00

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

We had a big milestone this week with the 100th episode of Rural ...

2024-06-16T02:58:47+02:00

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

It is hard to believe we have achieved this episode milestone, ...

2024-06-15T03:36:00+02:00

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

Julia has found several ways to cut her grocery costs without ...

2024-06-05T03:08:47+02:00

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

It is that time of the month again where Aaron and Julia discuss ...

2024-06-01T03:26:21+02:00

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

These kitchen tools and utensils are easy to find and great ...

2024-05-31T03:30:20+02:00

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

Everyone needs to know these basics to take control of their ...

2024-05-13T03:41:28+02:00

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

In this week's episode: How good are your homestead systems? ...

2024-05-04T02:24:49+02:00

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

In this week's episode: Aaron and Julia share their frugal ...

2024-04-27T15:03:31+02:00

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

After years of waiting, we are seeing huge progress on the ...

2024-04-23T03:15:22+02:00

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

In this week's episode: If you are looking for ideas and ...

2024-04-20T01:52:34+02:00

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

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Julia gives ...

2023-11-22T22:28:09+01:00

In this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life: Julia gives some tips on how to pace yourself when life is busy! Great time of year for this topic with the holidays upcoming!

#homesteadlife #homesteading #homestead #homesteader #homesteadinglife #frugal #frugalliving #podcast #grownostr

Spotify (audio): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NSqT4X1pW6z0zurkeoLpH

Fountain (v4v): https://fountain.fm/episode/FXOZESj9qPcifu0yi0Qp