The Canny Couple

Living Dirt Cheap

Living Dirt Cheap by the Canny Couple is for real families who want life to cost less without feeling deprived. We’re a debt‑free, one‑income family in rural Southwest Virginia, saving 50–60% of our income with smart pantry systems, grocery routines, and simple money habits you can copy, tweak, and make your own. Where We Work Hard, Live Simple, and Enjoy a Frugal LifeVisit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with questions/suggestions at thecannycouple@yahoo.com

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The Canny Couple

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Education

Podcast website

www.thecannycouple.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 3: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Staying Productive on the Homestead 11.04.2023

Julia discusses the ways she tries to keep productive on the homestead, focusing on keeping her goals in mind and the homestead and life running smoothly even during the busiest of 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...

Episode 38 - Using your Homestead Property to its Fullest 07.04.2023

Aaron and Julia discuss the mistakes they made on setting up their homestead as well as the lessons they learned. Join them as they detail how they are focusing all their future homestead projects around setting up their homestead property to its fullest. ******* The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural Southwest Virg...

Episode 2: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Managing your Role 04.04.2023

Julia discusses the roles she plays on her homestead and the hats she wears to keep a functioning household. With all the roles ladies are dealt, it eventually leads to stress, and she also provides her top tips for managing her stress on the homestead when there are not enough hands. ********************** The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully s...

Episode 37 - Plans for Building your Side-Hustle 31.03.2023

Aaron and Julia discuss their plans for their side-hustles, side hustles they want to incorporate into their homestead as well as the things they have learned that will help you have an even better side-hustle. ********* 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, b...

Episode 1: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Purpose and Introduction 28.03.2023

Julia introduces the purpose of Farm Wife, Sexy Life and what she hopes to accomplish. Women on the homestead wear so many hats and the goal with this podcast is to create a place to discuss and foster ideas for a easier lifestyle to help you reach your ultimate goal. ********* The Canny Couple, Aaron and Julia, are a homesteading family finding ways to live a fully self reliant lifestyle in rural...

Prepping your Homestead for Financial Uncertainty 24.03.2023

Aaron and Julia discuss what steps they are taking to help them prepare for any possible future financial difficulties. ******** 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 achi...

Prepping the Homestead for Spring 17.03.2023

Aaron and Julia discuss areas they focus on in the days before Spring finds us and everything gets crazy on the 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...

Prepping for Extreme Weather on the Homestead 11.03.2023

Aaron and Julia discuss how they handle the ever changing weather in their area and give you tips to help you with your own weather preps.   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 life...

Homestead Frugal Tips - Saving Money with Kids 04.03.2023

Aaron and Julia discuss the tips they use to provide a great but still cost conscious lifestyle with a child in tow.   ******* 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 wan...

Seed Starting 25.02.2023

Aaron and Julia give their keys to success with seed starting after many many failures.   The suggested lights were the Barrina Grow Lights, the cost has went up to about 70-100, but they are worth it for how well they work.   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...

The Canny Couple Frugal Class 18.02.2023

Aaron and Julia share their more "extreme" frugal tips and tricks that help keep them on budget.   ********** 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. &nb...

How an Organized Homestead is a Freer Homestead 11.02.2023

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Remodeling for the Homestead 04.02.2023

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

What we are Planting in 2023 - Plant Edition 28.01.2023

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

January Monthly Homestead Frugal Tactics 21.01.2023

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

What we are planting in 2023 - Garden Edition Part 2 14.01.2023

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Homestead Goals for 2023 07.01.2023

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

What we are planting in 2023 - Garden Edition Part 1 31.12.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

December Monthly Homestead Frugal Tactics 24.12.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Why we chose to be Frugal Homesteaders 03.12.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Practical Homesteading 26.11.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Skills we have Learned on our Homestead Journey 19.11.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Monthly Homestead Frugal Tactics 12.11.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Challenges we Face Building a Honmesteading Community 04.11.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

Adding Animals on the Homestead 28.10.2022

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 enjoying life!  Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with...

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