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Being a Homemaker

Hello all! Today was my first true day back as a Homemaker. I last worked a job back in July, but even though I’ve been home since then, I’ve been continually looking for ways to make money. I tried all sorts of things through the internet as well as a few physical side hustles. NoneContinue reading “Being a Homemaker”

Abundance, Peace, Gratitude

Hello! You may have noticed from my previous two posts that I’ve begun looking into online transcription work again. But I’m wondering if I should even be looking into that at all. I haven’t found a typing job online that would allow me to make any sort of living wage. But more importantly, I justContinue reading “Abundance, Peace, Gratitude”

Earthbag Housing

Hello! Have you heard about earthbag houses? Well, they are awesome, and this post will introduce you to them. I you look up “earthbag house” on the internet, this picture, or one very similar, will be the first to pop up. An earthbag house is just a regular house built out of earthbags (basically, it’sContinue reading “Earthbag Housing”

Home Economics

Hey y’all, There used to be a video on the internet about “home economics.” That video inspired how I think today, because it talked about the economy of the house and running a household (as far as the money goes) like a business. I never took home economics in school, but my perception of itContinue reading “Home Economics”

Beans!

We all know that beans are economical, but not all beans are created equal. Dried beans are so much more economical than canned beans. They’re also easier to store. Dried beans swell up to nearly 3 times their size when they get soaked in water. That’s the exact same container of beans! See how muchContinue reading “Beans!”