tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263299612741094112.post1313982904347378266..comments2023-04-14T00:33:29.605-07:00Comments on the vintage canvas: Real Life Inspiration: Simple (yet radical) livingjessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03008950139979130698noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263299612741094112.post-68574059182476580952013-02-01T12:44:35.108-08:002013-02-01T12:44:35.108-08:00Exactly!! Glad this resonated with you, and that&#...Exactly!! Glad this resonated with you, and that's awesome about the freelance writing :) jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008950139979130698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263299612741094112.post-33867733573769192932013-02-01T12:43:54.489-08:002013-02-01T12:43:54.489-08:00I'm planning on doing more posts on budgeting ...I'm planning on doing more posts on budgeting and how we make it work with some to spare on our income, glad that it's helpful for people!! :) jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008950139979130698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263299612741094112.post-2820455474210174602013-02-01T12:43:05.035-08:002013-02-01T12:43:05.035-08:00Not crazy at all! if we had more land we would be ...Not crazy at all! if we had more land we would be doing that too!! It's our dream to someday have a tiny farmette... Besides just the benefits of knowing how to do things yourself, eating organically and without all the processing and preservatives put into food today is SUCH a benefit!! Canning is not my cup of tea if I have to do it alone, but Shaun is really into it too so if we do preserve food it's usually together :) (or sometimes he does it all by himself- I have photos of him canning strawberry jam on the side burner of our grill lol) The couple I was talking about in this post have a blog called permahouse that I follow... they haven't posted in a while but the posts they do have are very helpful for gardening and even using wild foods that grow in our area. :) jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008950139979130698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263299612741094112.post-66799479435890127532013-01-31T04:57:46.524-08:002013-01-31T04:57:46.524-08:00We couldn't agree more! Adam and I have been c...We couldn't agree more! Adam and I have been chatting a lot recently about how to be more self-sufficient. We are starting a garden this spring and I really would love to learn how to can and preserve. It's amazing to think our society lived without electricity not too long ago... our grandparents used outhouses!. How things have changed! We rely much too heavily on technology and I fear that most wouldn't know how to survive if they couldn't go to the store and pick up a jug of milk. I'm actually thinking about buying some chickens and maybe a goat-- am I crazy? Haha -- oh well I think I'd rather be crazy and prepared than the alternative :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263299612741094112.post-82363075410548107992013-01-30T10:06:42.594-08:002013-01-30T10:06:42.594-08:00I love this! I hope to stay home after baby #2, b...I love this! I hope to stay home after baby #2, but it's been a huge planning process for us in trying to figure out how we can afford it. I'd love to see more tips- it sounds like you have some great experience in that arena!! Lauren Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10784478657820912002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3263299612741094112.post-11275484518684576412013-01-30T09:50:45.741-08:002013-01-30T09:50:45.741-08:00Great timing on this one! I recently started writi...Great timing on this one! I recently started writing feature stories for the Cecil Whig, and have been searching elance.com for other freelance gigs. <br /><br />I also agree strongly on the "time is valuable" thought. Life shouldn't be so focused on how much money you earn, and it's tough not to feel pressure from society, friends and family. But as long as you/you and your spouse are doing what's right for you, and what works for your family, I say go for it! I enjoy trying new things to not only save money, but savor our moments. <br /><br />Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13930680601519156688noreply@blogger.com