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Welcome! I have desired my own backyard farm since I was a girl. I started a frugal crazy couponing lifestyle that allowed us to pay off our debt, create an online business and purchase our farmhouse and land. Join me as I share everything we are learning with you to encourage and inspire your dreams.

Quick, Cheap, and Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas

Mornings can be hectic, especially when preparing the kids for school. But breakfast doesn’t have to be a stressful affair. With some planning and creativity, you can whip up quick, cheap, and healthy make-ahead breakfasts that will fuel your children for a productive day ahead. In this blog post, we’ll explore some delicious recipes that …

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Creating a DIY Homework Station on a Budget

As parents, we all want our children to have a conducive environment for doing their homework. However, setting up a productive space shouldn’t break the bank. In this blog post, we’ll explore some tips and tricks to help you create an ideal homework space for your kids without emptying your wallet. Let’s dive in! Find …

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3 Things We Stopped Buying And DIY Instead

If you’re anything like us, frugality is a must in our day-to-day lives. We want the biggest bang for our buck – it’s how we stay on top of bills and save for meaningful experiences ahead! Sometimes that means cutting back on buying certain items and finding DIY solutions instead. It might not always be …

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Fall Planters on a Budget: How to Create Beautiful Displays without Breaking the Bank

As much as I don’t want summer weather to end, I can’t deny the smell the beauty that fall brings. I’m blessed to enjoy all seasons, even if my two faves, summer and fall, are over in the blink of an eye. To help me feel like cold, blustery days are still FAR away, I …

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A Week’s Worth of Cheap Lunch Ideas for Kids

School’s starting back up again, and the summer days of skipping lunch because you didn’t bother to pack one are now firmly in the past. But let’s face it: packing lunches for your kids can drag on time and resources. When life gets busy, healthy eating often takes a backseat. Thankfully, with some planning and …

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How to Keep Your Vegetable Garden Alive During Winter

If you’re like me, keeping a vegetable garden alive during the winter seems impossible. Cold nights and unpredictable temperature changes often make it seem as though our hard work over the summer is all for nothing. I used to spend these colder months feeling a little bit helpless, resigned to watching my prized vegetables succumb …

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Mastering the Art of Second-Hand Shopping for Back-to-School Essential

The back-to-school season can be stressful for many parents, especially when shopping for new clothes and supplies for their children. With school budgets becoming tighter and the cost of new clothes continually rising, many parents opt for second-hand shopping to get their kids school-ready without breaking the bank. If you’ve been following me on the …

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Plant These Veggies for the Perfect Fall Harvest on a Budget

Don’t let the winter weather coming get you down. I’ve got the perfect antidote – a fall garden! It’s like a little slice of paradise amidst the cold and dreary days. And let me tell you, gardening is a wild adventure. You never know what tricks Mother Nature has up her sleeve. One year, you …

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How to Teach Your Kids About Budgeting During Back-to-School Shopping

Back-to-school shopping can be overwhelming for most parents. As you wander around Target or Walmart or click through endless online stores, it’s hard to resist buying things that aren’t on the list. If your kids are a little bit older, this is a perfect opportunity to teach them about budgeting. My girls are now ten …

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Avoiding the Overspending Trap: A Guide to Frugal Back-to-School Shopping

It’s that time of year again – back-to-school shopping season. As exciting as getting brand-new supplies and clothes for your kids may be, it can also be a financial burden. The temptation to overspend is strong, especially when retailers are offering deals left and right. It’s so much easier to stay on budget when your …

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