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We are trying to buy some livestock this year, if not this year, DEFINITELY next year when we are moving to the farm. This winter we spent lots of money on seeds, garden tools and chickens. Well, not lots, but enough. This spring, we are buying a pressure canner and supplies related to canning...

Just wanted to say, hubby and I started making our own pizza dough in the bread machine and its been the best thing ever. It's very simple, we start the dough about 1.5 hours before we want to eat (thats how long the dough cycle is) and spend that time catching up about our days and watching...

About six months ago I finally took the plunge and stopped using shampoo. I started using diluted baking soda as shampoo and diluted ACV as conditioner. It only got really greasy once, after a few weeks of doing this. A few washes later, my hair was good again. I have been very impressed with...

At least 5 dollars a pound. It's very expensive. Even the cheap kind is at least 5 bucks!! On sale, it can go as low as 2 bucks a pound. I try to stock up. I am weaning hubby off of margarine but it is hard when it is that expensive and he is a toast fiend, says the butter doesnt spread well...

I am going to be getting a goat this summer, two or more actually. Hopefully a whole herd. To cut out milk costs, and butter/cheese costs (you can make butter with goats milk, just takes longer) is a huge cost savings! Not even factoring in how awesome it is to have your own goats milk!! And...

I stopped buying toothbrush and cleaners or shampoo. I replaced toothpaste with baking soda (or nothing, just scrubbing) and cleaners with vinegar and water, and shampoo with baking soda and then ACV as a conditioner. I am cutting outt Febreeze and air fresheners almost completely (hubby likes...