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The simple process of writing items down is becoming lost, but it is a skill that can help boost your homestead. Julia discusses the importance of taking the time to jot down a few notes in any area of your life to help you be more successful long-term. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a f...

Fall is here and life on the homestead starts to shift. Aaron and Julia discuss what their primary focus is on this year as the days start to get shorter and the nights colder, keeping their homestead running and preparing for next year. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead...

Tonight, Julia discusses how to manage and prioritize your homestead tasks to help you be more efficient on the homestead. While there will always be tasks on the homestead that require multiple hands, it is important to ensure you can complete the vital tasks independently. ******** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reli...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Julia share where they felt they were most and least successful in saving money around their homestead for September. They are sharpening their frugality skills working to meet their goal of debt free living as soon as possible. ********* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by l...

Tonight, Julia discusses how to build a working pantry to help save you time, stress, and money. She discusses what a working pantry is, why it is important and every family should have one, where to get started, and different ways to create a pantry space. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a...

We like to grow a lot of different vegetables and fruits on our homestead, but our most important harvest is our winter squash crop. Not only do we save money in the long run, but a bumper crop, if treated correctly can provide for years. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead...

Looking for ways to cut your spending? Starting down the road to frugality might be a way to help you reduce costs and create freedom in your household. Tonight Julia discusses some baby steps that will help you on the path to saving money for you and your homestead. **************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reli...

Tonight, Aaron and Julia discuss how making the most with what you have in front of you can create enjoyment while saving you money. Learning to make the most out of what you have is a fundamental aspect of frugality and homesteading. *********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a bu...

Julia shares her top tips for savvy and money saving during shopping trips. Whether you are buying used or new, these tips will help you cut your costs when every penny counts. ************* The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to...

Aaron and Julia discuss the keys to making cuts to your budget, focusing on you and your families needs, and prioritizing your wants. *********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish the traditional, simple lifestyle...

Tonight, Julia talks about the constant pressures of society to keep up with the Jones's. She discusses how you can make a few small changes to put you and your family's needs first, living the life that works best for you. ********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy w...

Tonight, Aaron and Julia talk about how they have managed their spending and saved money during the month of August. ************** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish the traditional, simple lifestyle they want to a...

Julia discusses how to build YOUR homestead for your families needs and avoiding the pitfalls of homestead peer pressure. ▶ ▬ The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish the traditional, simple lifestyle they want to achieve...

Tonight, Aaron and Julia discuss why preserving your harvest is important to any household. Growing food can be more than just a hobby, it can be a source of security in uncertain times. *********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative...

Julia discusses what she feels are her successes and failures as a wife, mother, homesteader, and more. She provides an honest look into her life, where she feels she does her best and where the diamond is still a little rough around the edges. *********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. D...

Today, Aaron and Julia discuss how to start prepping with frugality in mind. These simple items can make a big difference when life happens and nothing goes as plan while saving you money. ********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative...

Today, Julia discusses how she saves money, energy, and effort with a child. Join her as she discusses ways to save money beyond cloth diapers and homemade baby food. *********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish t...

Aaron and Julia discuss how they manage working full-time and keep up with their homestead on today's episode. Their tips allow them to keep everything progressing and working toward their goals. ************ The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look...

Today, Julia discusses how to narrow your field of vision to determine what is most useful for your homestead and where to focus your energy. *********** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish the traditional, simple li...

Today Aaron and Julia discuss how they continue to apply frugal tactics to save money on their homestead and why this is important now more than ever. ************ The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish the traditional,...

Today, Julia discusses the skills she feels help her the most on her homestead. ************ The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish the traditional, simple lifestyle they want to achieve. Work hard, live simply, and enj...

Inflation and cost of living is on everyone's mind. Today, Aaron and Julia give you 35 ways you can cut cost and save money. ***************** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accomplish the traditional, simple lifestyle...

What to do with all that food?!?! Today, Julia discusses how she stays on top of her garden harvest and keeps her meal plans interesting, while saving money and maintaining her homestead. *************** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for crea...

After one year of podcasting and content creation, Aaron and Julia reflect on who The Canny Couple is, what they have learned and where they plan to go from here. You never know what the future has in store for The Canny Couple. ******* The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work an...

Julia discuss how her family approaches gifting on the homestead, including how it can brings happiness and joy to think of others and to allow them to think about you. ************* The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virginia. Due to a busy work and family life, both look for creative ways to accompli...