2024-03-28T15:29:31Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz The Canny Couple https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6 https://i.imgur.com/6MmF3MY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/6MmF3MY.jpg https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstjp4e9ulunrajqr6wvgppagnq6pa2aa2wymeyp8rc9ctw87uk2uszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjfjyuxt &#34;That grocery &#34;&#34;deal&#34;&#34; isn&#39;t always a deal. 😂<br/><br/>If I&#39;m making our list on Friday and I&#39;m not sure about peanut butter, pasta, breakfast bars, whatever, I pull out my phone and check the price per unit. Takes about 2 minutes.<br/><br/>Caught a few fakes that way. Do you check it?&#34; 2026-10-17T22:34:20Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0qj8g9309djp6grntyd2ev7p54lv7cvjf4mwnd8vhnm84cnzpragzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjm7994z I&#39;m always trying to stretch a dollar and make food my people actually love, and this is one of those meals that does both. I take my favorite bread recipe, add chicken I got on sale for $1, cheese, and a LOT of seasoning before the second rise, then roll it up and bake it. About $1.50 for the bread, $1 for the chicken, $1 for the cheese, plus seasoning—and it feeds us for days. What&#39;s your favorite cheap meal that doesn&#39;t feel cheap?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/7aeef8948e684b50ffde4ac33f2c2af238b68e93bb099f3bded25f806d7b0d09.jpg"> 2026-10-10T21:48:24Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswl2nnw5umpackgynwy78l4eeexfwg35tpr0wm7zldjdjkvpf0c4qzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjwmmep5 These dish rags are about 8 years old. I paid $10 for them and I really should have replaced them by now... but I can&#39;t. 😂 They clean better than anything else and somehow always come clean. Why replace something that still works? What&#39;s the oldest thing in your house that you&#39;re still happily using?<br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/655504c36293f2a9e83cb0cb85025c1d87a88af16a4a3feeb9b932f116639335.jpg"> 2026-10-08T22:39:29Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszeg9xsn0ys057nkd40v9ax72xuag9rx8a0p0zrkdzjx99thtcseszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjk92g4h Proof that &#34;free and functional&#34; beats &#34;pretty and expensive&#34; every time!<br/><br/>I made this clothespin holder out of a hanger, leftover thread, and scrap fabric. Looks a little silly, but it works great on the line and didn&#39;t cost a dime to make.<br/><br/>Do you have a weird homemade tool you won&#39;t replace &#39;cause it just works? Show me yours! 👇<br/><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/20e4ffadf79f21e5bbf6d2a2be30ffc268b8d3ca220caea997adb3f71b1266c3.jpg"> 2026-10-06T22:21:31Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsx954dh0smfvap5xm76zylgf0huyk04c5r9ttcyljut5ujk4k64fczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj2fqx4m 10 minutes of prep tonight = a smoother morning and extra money in your pocket tomorrow.<br/><br/>Mine&#39;s getting tomorrow&#39;s coffee, breakfast, and lunch ready. What&#39;s the one quick thing you prep that saves you from spending on convenience later? 2026-10-04T22:43:43Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2shnpdgfngn7zmsr7muzpjnzjrs5d6zrnxqrj34ywjprc6jy995czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj6gpmev Living frugally isn&#39;t about saying &#34;no&#34; to everything — it&#39;s about saying &#34;yes&#34; to what actually matters to your family. 💡<br/><br/>What&#39;s the big goal or dream your frugal choices are helping fund right now? 2026-10-03T17:08:36Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxpvt6vkkdz6nujulq3wwpwatagh3wpx9n9z9pjuq5n6hxjcu3rvszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj8x50ux Hot chocolate packets used to be a cheap cold-weather staple, but now stores want $1.99 for 6 packets or $5 for a box of K-Cups! ☕<br/><br/>We switched to making our own mix in bulk for pennies per cup and it tastes richer.<br/><br/>What&#39;s one thing at the grocery store that you have stopped buying because the costs make you do a double take? 2026-10-02T22:13:27Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfdgc8n359rduc6zu4wgkqqgupqz8pdug94pfxhxn3mh0pnyj5xgszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj90n63z Aaron has been wearing these shorts since we started dating over 12 years ago! They&#39;re showing their 15+ years of wear, but I&#39;m fixing the pockets today to keep &#39;em going. 🧵🪡<br/><br/>Be honest: If shorts like this were sitting in your fix-it pile, are you mending them yourself, taking them to a tailor, or putting them straight in the yard sale pile?<br/><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/e6a34402989f5072f06e3f7227ff6e0a855b29026d4bbf5b630c6f8782f5c688.jpg"> 2026-10-02T01:31:25Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqvxlwlxdduuksa3hqf0lcctr0wpgqecv5c4utlw4kjeqth6q5q9czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj2ues3j Are you a &#34;buy it immediately&#34; shopper, or do you hold out until the price is right? Aaron needed a coat upgrade, but he refused to pull the trigger until the deal made sense. Patience paid off — we found a lightweight, 3-season waterproof jacket marked down from $89.99 to just $14.99 at an outlet store! Fits him just right and saved us $75.<br/><br/>What&#39;s the best &#34;patience paid off&#34; clearance deal you&#39;ve ever found?<br/><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/cd78c4b8c86041d4fd8e36eac093e040d6a38419a20142ff307e971a5476e094.jpg"> 2026-09-29T23:05:16Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqfeyruez7wh075upaemmv9ej63tszknzlpnswc2zmnqkc33an5sgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjp3vqvv A sudden temperature drop from the 90s down to the 70s in under 24 hours was our wake-up call — winter is right around the corner!<br/><br/>Before the cold hits, we check our batteries and radios to make sure they&#39;re charged up. Scrambling when you actually need &#39;em takes way more time, and this costs us $0.<br/><br/>What&#39;s the first thing you check when the seasons start changing? 2026-09-27T19:05:47Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvxcg8muzxk2eyyzy9rjwestk3drttfnj2jfxvhgfxm7ex4e7lzxqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjplly6e We don&#39;t toss a good glass jar. Ours hold dry goods, leftovers, snacks to go — you already paid for that jar at the store, may as well keep using it. Do you keep yours or throw them out?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/fa4e1db35b490d1417e9ceb0fb61a9daada014a2d44955411176e460591f7a79.jpg"> 2026-09-26T22:21:38Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsx2vsjvdgyhttyhvs3cej069cvt6c0svqgr2fr8nzaurhqnyeahjqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj8u7sv9 Salon or home cuts? We do a mix here — Julia cuts Aaron and our daughter at home, Julia herself goes to the salon every 2-3 years. Aaron&#39;s were always just touch-ups anyway, so we pocket that cost. Do you cut at home or pay for the salon?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/46ca0e5ad352548dcf45fcd1931911bb39eaa28bd860741b73df06999fa6acf7.jpg"> 2026-09-26T00:06:44Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqavw5u48r4sujvw25rpvj3lmlfxx6me06apqplv46sj0muc5f2wszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjemjyhw We don&#39;t do 24-hour rules, we just hold non-essentials till the end of month. Our list sits, then half the time we look back and go, didn&#39;t even want that. What&#39;s your rule for talking yourself out of hitting buy? 2026-09-24T22:40:10Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsts35j8t7xgdzm789jkt6sp6kejh35pn3tspudxwh3peqr5rtwf3gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjswqu9e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswsalhd4y7zdf67l2n6ydj4z4g99cg5ryjqkwg5lkjkqzcqgdzmdsppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp00t0t5h'>nevent1q…0t5h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My husband got it for me. I really didn&#39;t think it would work as good as my tension rod does over the sink. It really surprised me. 2026-09-24T22:40:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstdafyk2xxw2c5v98cszdtp7xujpxp98exeupevanhphxw8xrg35gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjpsmuct Call me weird, but if a bag just had our homemade bread or tortillas in it, I&#39;m washing it and using it again. Never when it has meat in it — just bread stuff. Still good, why toss it? What&#39;s your most unusual little habit that hangs onto a dollar?<br/><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/eb734f157dd5864917705ad0bcc376dfc731b276affe6a4eff397278b459eb0a.jpg"> 2026-09-23T23:06:25Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsyzshjqg3ha2hhxhdkhvg4rrlr6vrpm03u9mtmg9r2dqk8dqpdq6gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjngjdut We canceled Audible back in 2024 and kept $240 a year. We haven&#39;t missed it once. What&#39;s one thing you cut and never looked back on? 2026-09-22T22:30:40Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsw4mjfdzl9adpwrhueypn5yj2r4v60ryzrwk2y0ttpht85k866qdczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjyg3m2s My #1 stretch ingredient is jasmine rice — we pay $1.20/lb in bulk and toss it in soups, casseroles, whatever needs to go further. All three of us will actually eat it. What&#39;s the one ingredient in your house that stretches dinner furthest?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/99c60866b39184e11de4e02ab77720e24ea43395629539b742e25ab570d59113.jpg"> 2026-09-20T21:45:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqst0vpfgq9d3zp2q0t4zc5nvh3f4xhfjfz3fjlryker2wy4j76mm0szyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjp9p6qw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqqq98uqy8uw9u02a6cpn2kft77lrdm276mjrs376exrz62dtsjxcprdmhxue69uhhg6r9vehhyetnwshxummnw3erztnrdakj7memyg2'>nevent1q…myg2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>All of our fruit trees had a late frost hit so very low food production year for us..... 2026-09-20T21:44:24Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspm5exvtcja377ukndnru76uj0gg78496h27gaz679hxavl3tlfygzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj6nw748 One day our garden looked great, two days later we&#39;d lost 20 winter squash to rain. That&#39;s on top of bunnies wiping out 50+ tomato plants and 15 pumpkins this year. Been one of those years here. What got hit the worst in yours this season? 2026-09-20T14:12:37Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqrv97q7e3f83tlwylzj740lxqd4dj7gx5w3ptcrnslqwg696mmtqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjv0ysjc We used to spend a fortune on store-bought coffee creamer until I realized a simple 3-ingredient mix of milk, sugar and vanilla saves us $28 a month. That&#39;s $336 a year. It took a few days to get used to real ingredients, but now we can&#39;t stand the fake stuff! Have you ever swapped a daily staple for a homemade version?<br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/3b1729b12b7f9c6dfee204f4c00db30aa321dc2be0b102f2cd79385ab69596ad.jpg"> 2026-09-04T20:12:20Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswnu060c53kmv7jp8xek70pjgjg5qlf90fpz7c3y4s7mweynq4l9czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjt7qd2x Bulk Meat Prep Took full advantage of a $3/lb ground beef sale this week! 🍝 Kept my kitchen stove busy browning it all at once to divide into two months&#39; worth of meal portions for the freezer. It saves money up front and makes weeknight dinners effortless. Do you prep your bulk meat right away, or freeze it raw?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/264b902ea6d6497cbe6bd70b5324485bd249678619a876db26c634ea71bec384.jpg"> 2026-09-03T22:08:54Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsglsn2p7l2flvaphe353pk0f6rp2y90sg8nd5hyr4ulzghugh7p8czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjc6c6uh Old-School Frugal Advice My Gramie taught me how to hunt down a deal and stack savings, whether an item was new or used. Some of the best money habits are the ones passed down from family! What&#39;s one old-school frugal tip you learned from your parents or grandparents that you still use today? 2026-09-02T22:52:24Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs03rv5cwpzzkdhaptlax6cue5ky5hdp5dyn8fwg6rr6wqn2elhvkqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjg5qezt Cheap &amp; Easy Dinner Under $2 to feed the family tonight! 🙌 Making a big batch of taco rice and beans in the Instant Pot. It&#39;s fast, incredibly frugal, and everyone eats it without complaining. What&#39;s on your menu tonight? 2026-09-02T02:01:44Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsy8pnvp7m8xye3gezu5epmj6z9ujje3w9l5jlrnnv5zf6a303uqsqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj639gpu Frugal Win of the Week: A win is a win, no matter how small! 🥳 Our go-to emergency breakfast bars were marked BOGO this week, dropping our cost from $0.66 down to $0.50 a bar. Might only be a few cents, but those small savings add up big over time on our grocery budget. What was your frugal win of the week?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/837f0608762d3c906ce368961d402245e70e6fe16d0bd253be0ebc2d432052ab.jpg"> 2026-08-30T21:20:58Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspgfvjr48pnj8ntrxg5rqrdame97vavs54e2nfdjcqqd8xjgywtvczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kju4z3x3 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&#39;s one popular &#34;frugal hack&#34; you think is actually a waste of time or money? 2026-08-30T01:31:45Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs87d70uvsrdl4cymc38jm6vl2eluudc93mujhv769uvnd4jpwsqlqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjp8v90a Found these kids&#39; shoes at a yard sale for just ONE dollar. 🏷️ They&#39;ve got plenty of life left, so even though my little one can&#39;t wear them today, into the stash they go for next year! I know secondhand isn&#39;t for everyone, but at this price I couldn&#39;t walk away. Would this have been an instant add-to-cart for you, or a pass?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/86a2d2285bb7d77f3bbbcb2f7f1d1efc3826e3c648663d0ade85dd3ba8f3189c.jpg"> 2026-08-29T00:10:42Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsraus33gnzprpnlcet7wf48rxd5x2qqw5249zn4j22vqr3eeasraqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjlkcyy2 $1.69/lb grapes are only a deal if you actually eat them! I&#39;ve learned the hard way that if I just throw produce in the fridge as-is, it gets forgotten. Taking ten minutes to wash and stem these as soon as I got home means zero waste and easy snacking for my daughter. What&#39;s one simple habit that keeps your produce from ending up in the trash?<br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/c727c0aca9c076d7aba92b961133a335e75f770a635dbd003b504def4b0fe883.jpg"> 2026-08-28T00:25:28Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsql9965y7087dtkpakh69a6vtypwx7etn7pmhwdq9nn03gf2gajcqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjdpfd3k My &#34;fix-it&#34; bag used to just be Aaron&#39;s work pants that needed a quick mending. But as our little one grows, the contents of this pile change constantly! Now it&#39;s stuffed with beloved stuffed animals that lost a seam, blankets that need a stitch, and favorite socks with tiny holes.<br/><br/>It&#39;s amazing how much money you save over a year just by taking an afternoon to sew up seams, mend clothes, and glue broken toys back together instead of instantly replacing them—and it teaches our daughter that broken doesn&#39;t mean trash. Anyone else tackling a repair pile this week?<br/><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/1b671f78b91d8140841962437bb115995a55ceb8dc0d67b55f9e61c5129891f8.jpg"> 2026-08-26T22:32:00Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs02jsf2kul5jsty654gaunczzxv9sthzwdwyyd6l8vfvsl2k3q5gczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj00r80s How many subscriptions are you paying for right now that you don&#39;t even use? Be honest! When Aaron and I first got together, we used to binge-watch TV series all weekend long.<br/><br/>As life shifted and we got busier, we stopped having time for it—but we kept paying $8.99+ month after month for streaming services we literally never turned on. We did that for years out of pure habit. We weren&#39;t paying for entertainment anymore; we were paying for a ghost habit. Take a few minutes to check your statement auto-pays, and it can put money back into your pocket. When was the last time you checked your monthly auto-pays? 2026-08-25T00:28:17Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsp7uzynge27yy6fumrnxhq7pvkmg4mrl3ppkmfp4kljjgs56k28kgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjz2dc6t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstrjdpud7ljydxgnspsjgjamnedfjp05drwdml7x0dramedlnkenqpzdmhxue69uhhwmm59e6hg7r09ehkuef0ctdeen'>nevent1q…deen</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Those are the best! Our boxes get taken to turn into other random items by the little one lol 2026-08-25T00:27:11Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsv65hfq2hra7dvcldvuuadqfmumftaxyusx8jddr9zsmdakws838czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjnstn5n 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!<br/><br/>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&#39;ve found 25¢ ceramic animals at yard sales, $1 wooden Christmas ornaments, and a $2 craft &#34;gingerbread&#34; house off-season. You don&#39;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&#39; art supplies?<br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/c31a9beebfc8ba21eb7cf454977ed58fed1364165991b39fedc878fa2421bbb2.jpg"> 2026-08-24T01:10:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspve9ewv3ks03vtx9c0d9v0zlff9gltqma8lgfk2jsm20qqh4rhpqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjn54hsd 7 times out of 10, we&#39;re buying the store brand. We check ingredients, compare prices, and taste-test, and generic usually wins. But we aren&#39;t total purists—there are exceptions!<br/><br/>I&#39;m picky about my peanut butter and cream cheese, so I stick to my favorite name brands (I swear I can tell the difference!). On the flip side, boxed brownie mix on sale is way cheaper than making it from scratch, and name-brand peanuts were actually 50¢ cheaper than generic this week. We go by the math, in the store, and go with what is going to save us the most at the time—it comes down to price, sales, and what your family actually enjoys eating. What about you?<br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/c87e685d07709323db7b829b4eb4c872d061207132d2dc8651f8d0a8984e4c7b.jpg"> 2026-08-23T01:23:31Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqfra3xju0vn2hhmhdsafkezjde45xzsq36qwp5pv00xl6gzy98fqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjsrsr53 ] Life happens, and sometimes it feels like you can&#39;t catch a break. Aaron hurt his shoulder two months ago, and it&#39;s been a slow recovery. Heat and ice are the main things giving him relief, but managing that on the road and at the office is tough.<br/><br/>We ended up spending $100 on a portable, rechargeable heating and cooling pad so he could actually function throughout the workday. This is exactly why we keep a &#34;Life Happens&#34; (or miscellaneous) line item in our budget. It&#39;s for those unexpected, non-monthly expenses that pop up so you can take care of your family without destroying this month&#39;s budget. Do you keep a &#34;Life Happens&#34; line in your budget? <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/fc89c5e4bff0fb5725fe04a20e17cd3f625bfb341e7eaba2ffe26dfec7be7a09.jpg"> 2026-08-21T23:03:46Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspzd4nm3u09wm6z8wm5vfd08uxqt892m9ymgfcah7rvn0apjg6taszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjtuh0ds When we first started out, Aaron grabbing a $5 to $10 lunch with the guys didn&#39;t feel like a big deal. But when we committed to packing his lunch, the savings hit our food bill fast.<br/><br/>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&#39;s one small habit you&#39;ve stacked lately? 2026-08-21T02:12:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfh20ygjaryrlnxm6v5wrydr4j3h0me7jlhz0jxwz4qf8hvgssjrgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjnu8ufm 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&#39;t touch them. I was making more banana bread than any human should eat!<br/><br/>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?<br/> <img src="https://npub167adwthtygs8af3sfga9lfgk7g50nnk9mspa2mpnktz8j9vd495stukjc6.blossom.band/414c2aaf9ae38124f7343b2257d55921b5c32677211ae3fe4a671a21f2bb83db.jpg"> 2026-08-19T22:20:58Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsg89y322ff9urxc5kexuycnqw0xjk04wr9duhw44mu7ekav8hl57gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjzvc6dj 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&#39;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.<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/88XJIxHcCwQ">https://youtu.be/88XJIxHcCwQ</a> 2025-09-22T00:31:18Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxh2qre3mz3zn6u6ejnrk8960g0mkna92d9g7g2hc67w73ff87xegzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjzaatud <img src="https://image.nostr.build/1a0b9a4741c7cef0c0708046b940c0246edb310c6c200a0b82f0ee4b08b4aae7.jpg"> 2025-09-16T00:32:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2twsx82arfqp7jep97wrvtjgdggpvxxnzlzhtkmq7tz0z59w3kdqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj93t4gq Tired of rushed mornings and last-minute meal stress? In this bulk cooking session, I&#39;m prepping a week&#39;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!<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/r-uqzYohYiE">https://youtu.be/r-uqzYohYiE</a> 2025-09-15T00:16:05Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsp6aj8h56zx6rk5gcpgkd4y30kw3vpldky93h6rmt48hkzv5x3a0czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjzy8ckz I&#39;m overhauling my kitchen routine to save serious money and keep my homestead running smoothly. In this video, I share how I&#39;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.<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/P8OzgWW0ws4">https://youtu.be/P8OzgWW0ws4</a> 2025-09-14T16:38:55Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvde0wys8tr0tgtpc9kahurk4vndw3ls7dc5c8th3wqcv95vhunuqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj76yuxy The only way is to plan for the future. Sometimes it is hard work, but it is worth it in the end!<br/><br/>#savemoney #homesteading #homestead #frugal <img src="https://image.nostr.build/0612869eaaf3a5080a2b2e66353a50254c856e6e8706372d0d836491553c0829.jpg"> 2025-09-09T00:56:19Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgqvrufywa3q7jmf3skuu8ncrjqxs8wl4dv86ldz62f0vqxesxurczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjpnl6r2 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.<br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #budgeting <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/-i9uWAhSHaQ">https://youtu.be/-i9uWAhSHaQ</a> 2025-09-07T23:16:52Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrfsg4qtg559vscnemj0zyrn6krkq6uzcvgw70faenh43gh6a6mhqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjhu05dx 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.<br/><br/>#homestead #Canning #homesteading #gardening <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/u8hYHTbaD8I">https://youtu.be/u8hYHTbaD8I</a> 2025-08-22T23:33:17Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdl8md5jqz5hjqw3wy4u4en9gx2eku0m64cz2dtpjqtgrvgswq58qzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjjtlxgg Hey homesteaders! Join us for our latest grocery haul where we&#39;re filling in the gaps on our fruit preserves for the year. #homestead #homesteading #frugal <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/23fYY-s2B_Q">https://youtu.be/23fYY-s2B_Q</a> 2025-08-17T22:56:18Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspd02308m33q580cwsawvyqqftgup7j0fp00sea7n8xxqrxd000kqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjfu96mw 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 <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/P4fHKHL1wb0">https://youtu.be/P4fHKHL1wb0</a> 2025-08-14T23:02:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstmkm6frjllymacfspyuq4l5vjw2whe2nwu6dgj9sujp58ghcufqszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjtgrxmu What are you canning today?! 🫙 We canned some Pumpkin and letting some tomatoes ripen up to can up later!<br/>#homestead #canning #homesteading <img src="https://image.nostr.build/cce2ebd26fe0a676a463f7e4e22df7f15ac9ada3220a3dfc77adee57b15cc3db.jpg"> 2025-08-12T23:26:22Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2a6ht887derlpxcmpu4ak2tl25ufl5xk5mfc8hks78g2ka9qs8nczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjw2a77h Bulk baking sourdough &amp; yeast bread to fill my freezer! Join me in my cozy kitchen for crusty loaves, soft rolls &amp; frugal tips. #Sourdough #YeastBread #BulkBaking<br/><br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/M2bCqXkhBJI">https://youtu.be/M2bCqXkhBJI</a> 2025-08-11T01:24:16Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdkgyqlqsl26pqwwy5na8qk2e5gqjq2tn8xyzjk3zess4daq9tykqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj0lvv6p Just finished putting up a batch of ripe, juicy tomatoes from the garden. We will be canning soon, and can&#39;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 <img src="https://image.nostr.build/da37f68126c9a24702f9ec0e95a59ae7e9e64495ae44b3caabe839101ea7c7da.jpg"> 2025-08-09T00:07:43Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsf86q2nek8h3uxw8gh5qcvkpyzs4w0j444udvd5ln455pujtgdakgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjp007m4 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<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/YGO94ZgFIAM">https://youtu.be/YGO94ZgFIAM</a><br/> 2025-08-08T00:31:04Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz26f3vllv0hn9f5yt6xy2rjff6fhqvgjwmnsgjjwaf0ve6pcmpwgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj3hx644 Does today make you think we are extremely close to this?! <br/><br/>Better start preserving now!<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/a7cd2d6179056dee74ebf7447f590d5b1c1f2c74a2ce17b664cb318b401c4976.jpg"> 2025-08-05T00:49:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgz0lpys0t93a6xlq7g6y8pmn892wedzdmz95eq3ug4llrpjj9e6qzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj6hswg3 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<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/b_g_XDSYbyk">https://youtu.be/b_g_XDSYbyk</a> 2025-08-04T01:06:00Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0yd72ffmjzx9899an3m4657pft9ty3f4c3fg7qhlmuhgknu7lh4czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj86rjj3 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. <br/><br/>#frugalliving #savemoney #Frugal #homestead <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/oCZWEDEbJXk">https://youtu.be/oCZWEDEbJXk</a> 2025-04-20T02:17:39Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspygyvlp7rpg8wczzh7wvxthrqygxj5tg4payej85f2frl0dxw65gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjtppsx2 It&#39;s time for me to pull out the family&#39;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. <br/><br/>#homestead<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/8qwdDZVR2jo">https://youtu.be/8qwdDZVR2jo</a> 2025-02-03T00:11:36Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxydpscnt78dq9adceczl0ttpuxyzdq5v6s32fnt4uukxt6va30eszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjd9ml0v 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. <br/><br/>#homesteading<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/i0rfbbDF_bE">https://youtu.be/i0rfbbDF_bE</a> 2025-01-26T23:56:27Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxsqtakt6xqp6qjrxxznted9dr9vx97604q7gc6u5dplf8cwgcqagzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjw5arms Week 2 of the 2025 Pantry Challenge is in the books and we kept this week&#39;s meal plan incredibly simple and cost effective. We worked on cleaning out our pantry as well as creating nutritional meals for our family. <br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #pantrychallenge <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/26vGrxWWPM8">https://youtu.be/26vGrxWWPM8</a> 2025-01-21T02:15:38Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0qu29elddhvl4ul8h28c25c7tfell54e0zq8ekz033e59qjt3vpszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjzu6fq2 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. <br/><br/>#frugal #frugalliving #savemoney <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/4JoDCPQwA7E">https://youtu.be/4JoDCPQwA7E</a> 2025-01-20T16:17:56Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswme9j0jqpxhak8uj5qefjfqc63gwtzt43fmeetllvzhtp4vxerdszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjfz87ux 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. <br/><br/>#pantrychallenge #threeriverschallenge #frugal #homestead <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/KTblsGaQtWc">https://youtu.be/KTblsGaQtWc</a> 2025-01-11T22:04:35Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsw8e4cn97re8aegrus3cj40rz3wj6pq58se5c0zmhpugl7ewdsnfgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj3ujc7r 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. <br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #groceryshopping #savemoney <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/UbB46HYfuqM">https://youtu.be/UbB46HYfuqM</a> 2025-01-10T22:36:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfy6g8dsashcsstqlgjzfh6cl3239zqmjvu3n24xyplj6260cew3gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjvraf69 There is nothing more frugal or cost effective than starting the year with saving money with a pantry challenge. We can&#39;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. <br/><br/>#threeriverschallenge #pantry #pantrychallenge #frugal #homestead <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/PECT9ZE0nkQ">https://youtu.be/PECT9ZE0nkQ</a> 2025-01-04T02:16:44Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsq0y39uywxvhxnuw8j8zl0aqdpn5ec3cw38y6mh4vqj860t8vprxgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjwk9w97 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.<br/><br/>#homestead #frugal <br/><br/>(Video) <a href="https://youtu.be/V8XEJk2R-PM">https://youtu.be/V8XEJk2R-PM</a><br/><br/>(V4V Audio)<br/><a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/gWThKPJeTqZAG2s7yhC6">https://fountain.fm/episode/gWThKPJeTqZAG2s7yhC6</a> 2024-12-09T02:15:27Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqst3vm3xrmvcsswrs6wrh40vyznj4ee88tgdhcsnenhurkyww4ypfqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj3a4ps8 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. <br/><br/>#frugal #savemoney #budgeting <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/yLEA5YveuDc">https://youtu.be/yLEA5YveuDc</a> 2024-12-01T19:20:20Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgrur8ex3gfw5epddxeuwc3t3kq7hemmhgnfw9dg4h8k3pv94v79gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjm8shun 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. <br/><br/>#homestead #savemoney #frugal #homesteading <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/26NL2ckIgTA">https://youtu.be/26NL2ckIgTA</a> 2024-11-24T23:52:29Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqst80rd8y68efdxwu72xt55mtu3hul5e37cptwp5zd0ksyupkmxtkszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjpm2n5r 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.<br/><br/>#homestead<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/eQjQ_2sFMsY">https://youtu.be/eQjQ_2sFMsY</a> 2024-11-04T01:56:09Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsta8y4wdk20jvcrcu3hrvsa0phm6y3fyn6f57u5qquajz0qrh3nygzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjpxuep4 It&#39;s that time of the year again where we try to keep our garden, or what&#39;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. <br/><br/>#homestead #homesteading #garden #frugal <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/kzTXq34fVaU">https://youtu.be/kzTXq34fVaU</a> 2024-10-26T01:15:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz9tnwtc3hng2lnjng03xngcnxundvmnwukvdjkuaal9jghhtufvszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjck29wp Building and sticking to a budget can be a real struggle. We see several reasons why budgeting isn&#39;t working for a lot of folks, and we have some solutions to help you work through it. <br/><br/>#frugal #frugalliving #budgeting #savemoney <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/7mhxnIZysig">https://youtu.be/7mhxnIZysig</a> 2024-10-21T01:29:31Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqquxj8afnlzzqjpnh3c5mem2m8e0gnpp2sx85x3k50g7mdjyc2sczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjqa0swm Having a strict grocery budget is still possible, even with today&#39;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.<br/><br/>#frugal #homestead #savemoney #budgeting <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/ei3D92UCjSo">https://youtu.be/ei3D92UCjSo</a> 2024-10-07T23:48:10Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxh979qvut83e69f3ggy4cxdcd97m2vcru9dw5ralnn4asxselp2szyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj4clgf7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0apsrwyse96kta3j97ukwm4ldt0gt73ttgch39z52d6ce0gassdsqq0006'>nevent1q…0006</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We do! Having 15 quarts at a time helps cutdown on canning time. 2024-09-23T15:18:52Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0amam3vterc4l0a7u5kxkrsvsxsfn58tmvqshyylj5l6rq6tr0pgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjwafrv8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0gs2faska0f0cv6frwrx5y4wd2lpf7d7t4v7rvslh8p8kqfhjh9qgpsscq'>nevent1q…sscq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We got ours from Lehman&#39;s. It holds 18 pints but if get the additional shelf can hold 36 pints. 2024-09-23T13:14:31Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2gkn3y6hpmwn9e2w9ykqzkh5z7y0a8qhdv970ty0yu2aklm0dxkczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjuuukjj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9d8d2nl73cr4pezmt3pdc5ht3dahdfhj6l2s5rnf85hngxtrkupg3ew29p'>nevent1q…w29p</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>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. 2024-09-23T02:32:34Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgf5aqkxgr0vpqda80hv7k8purysp797gjjk95nzyjh4lv99kh25szyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kje39d82 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. <br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #savemoney #canning <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/FsUdg3aQrss">https://youtu.be/FsUdg3aQrss</a> 2024-09-23T00:41:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvkzreksxjj7hq0g8fwftt7v2sg45eh3knfy4ttm0ewukhuxrgkeszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjhqg7fd 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. <br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #savemoney <br/><br/>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/f858zUY_UKE">https://youtu.be/f858zUY_UKE</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/oaP08YqKesiZFp5GCTD3">https://fountain.fm/episode/oaP08YqKesiZFp5GCTD3</a> 2024-09-21T01:19:28Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstsut39wuv3n2xt93jsved79463gs839gvygjwm8ujh27d6ftep7szyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj6f06r2 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.<br/><br/> #homestead #frugal #homesteading <br/><br/>Apple (audio): <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-78-farm-wife-sexy-life-creating-a-game-plan/id1636483681?i=1000669840515">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-78-farm-wife-sexy-life-creating-a-game-plan/id1636483681?i=1000669840515</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/WRbACazxF6QtbZZlsv4V">https://fountain.fm/episode/WRbACazxF6QtbZZlsv4V</a> 2024-09-18T01:48:54Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstna6v5nsq5umr5d0hn7nwug3m4cecfe2njkr8n5z5k35et2mk92czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjtlvnnu 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<br/><br/>#homestead #frugal <br/><br/>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/ooCK6-BhMqY">https://youtu.be/ooCK6-BhMqY</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/ShMyqO5TAQwQ4n0qvJm3">https://fountain.fm/episode/ShMyqO5TAQwQ4n0qvJm3</a> 2024-09-16T01:48:41Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfxhv7xgllqltzejy5jqpncvru4q7t4v3wjwa9qc7mdawa43fcqnczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjj8aayd 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. <br/><br/>#homesteading #homestead #frugal<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/pKC56_Zt3Xo">https://youtu.be/pKC56_Zt3Xo</a> 2024-09-12T23:45:21Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsq6c6ru60rzcl9vquy6jmzacdly2tq8cenjd964gn9efrnzlfxfnqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj8jy65w On this week&#39;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.<br/><br/> #homestead #frugal #homesteading <br/><br/>Apple (audio): <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-farm-wife-sexy-life-my-homesteading-journey/id1636483681?i=1000668947693">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-77-farm-wife-sexy-life-my-homesteading-journey/id1636483681?i=1000668947693</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/iiqs1Ub1lOgzhwBn1185">https://fountain.fm/episode/iiqs1Ub1lOgzhwBn1185</a> 2024-09-11T01:21:03Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqzqw3sn69a0v8lsqfpxryjyvl23wruqy8mhtt787ffke0vgxg6aczyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj5n9w5x Lessons in frugality come in many shapes and forms. On today&#39;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. <br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #SaveMoney #Frugality <br/><br/>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/NCKcPqNyfMc">https://youtu.be/NCKcPqNyfMc</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/DzhcmvtDIMzJUtEbCIeC">https://fountain.fm/episode/DzhcmvtDIMzJUtEbCIeC</a> 2024-09-08T14:44:26Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9unrv55neslyrsd6v74ml2ta5evwjerf3fpax55rt6yyuc9vpefszyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj5sfaz9 This is the BIGGEST lesson I&#39;ve learned in 2024. The cost of basic living necessities isn&#39;t going down and we have to find easy ways to combat it now!<br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #savemoney <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/jt9nCbbn-fw">https://youtu.be/jt9nCbbn-fw</a> 2024-09-07T00:40:41Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvfq7279wkrtzcv6n3mplj9r54w0jte2j2gje8ent0pzmw5l8nc8gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj7hg95f 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.<br/><br/> #homestead #frugal #homesteading <br/><br/>Apple (audio): <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-76-farm-wife-sexy-life-finding-success-on-the/id1636483681?i=1000668095486">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-76-farm-wife-sexy-life-finding-success-on-the/id1636483681?i=1000668095486</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/UsOUGhu0jv8ytnqLwEYB">https://fountain.fm/episode/UsOUGhu0jv8ytnqLwEYB</a> 2024-09-05T21:06:04Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgxq4pwqm7nj3tgzx3x9f8wcku5leg8xjdz3a3x6t72srq2fhhk4qzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjg4f9qp How have you saved money this August? In today&#39;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. <br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #SaveMoney #Frugality <br/><br/>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/F_YOqaMaxcs">https://youtu.be/F_YOqaMaxcs</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/DypVFvKfPQioHOAG3ZaE">https://fountain.fm/episode/DypVFvKfPQioHOAG3ZaE</a> 2024-09-02T21:46:32Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszufh0xg0zyxpkwvw3u90nt9d8lrj50qp578qkze0j0hwuh904a9gzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj0a09yf 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. <br/><br/>#homestead #homesteading #frugal #wholeingredients #savemoney <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/nxMC1u-2uTc">https://youtu.be/nxMC1u-2uTc</a> 2024-09-01T22:49:10Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsykhrspqmwr6mnw0e7rjlkst33d885rmx9q832u0aswrhp8tmr83czyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjwmtmld 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.<br/><br/><br/> #homestead #frugal #homesteading <br/><br/>Apple (audio): <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-75-farm-wife-sexy-life-bulk-food-storage-on-a-budget/id1636483681?i=1000666708999">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-75-farm-wife-sexy-life-bulk-food-storage-on-a-budget/id1636483681?i=1000666708999</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/5zFaBZrly3DMwtsMCGbw">https://fountain.fm/episode/5zFaBZrly3DMwtsMCGbw</a> 2024-08-29T23:24:51Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgk9evsuzkawn37w827dlu679y40gh8vu706tmp4s7j49emh2enpqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjz20vcd Moving from a two income family to a single income family has its challenges and rewards. On this week&#39;s episode, Aaron and Julia share how they have managed to adjust to the change and where they feel they are most successful. <br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #SaveMoney #Frugality <br/><br/>YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/OyHw8AIVz6M">https://youtu.be/OyHw8AIVz6M</a><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/To5yvE373rjt3mtH6df6">https://fountain.fm/episode/To5yvE373rjt3mtH6df6</a> 2024-08-25T00:39:41Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstdum654r8td2c63twy5jr06v387l8n64ydeqh5tlccz4dfpqawtgzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kj726wcp 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. <br/><br/>#homesteading #homestead #selfsufficient #canning #foodpreservation <br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/0VmlvStTCWQ">https://youtu.be/0VmlvStTCWQ</a> 2024-08-23T00:22:26Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9qga6pjcmzzakr2nfudx62wef0d2u822hffp5k89w4892te7xrhqzyrtm44ewav3zql4xxp9r5ha9zmez37wwchwq84tvxwevg7g43k5kjyc70zw Embracing frugality can bring much fulfillment to one&#39;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.<br/><br/>#homestead #frugal #SaveMoney #Frugality <br/><br/>YouTube link(video): <a href="https://youtu.be/bPj6ZE3IKaI">https://youtu.be/bPj6ZE3IKaI</a><br/><br/><br/>Fountain (v4v audio): <a href="https://fountain.fm/episode/iULkIiOMPskAmeuQtEJh">https://fountain.fm/episode/iULkIiOMPskAmeuQtEJh</a> 2024-08-18T13:49:44Z