How to Save Money

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Originally Posted by Titus2woman

We grow and raise everything we eat with few exceptions. Right now I have 2 upright and one chest freezer packed with meat; beef, venison, lamb, cabrito, chicken, turkey, duck, goose... I grow a big garden and can, freeze, dehydrate. I milk cows and goats and gather eggs. I believe that we could feed ourselves for a year if there was no grocery. We could feed our entire family (five kids, their spouses and five grands) for months which would allow us to grow fresh food. I buy grains in bulk. Our grocery bill last year was $680.

I only go to the store once a month. Buy toilet paper, detergent, etc. in bulk. Don gets 2 new pars of Carhart overalls a year, I buy a jean skirt or two, we buy under clothes and work boots when they wear out, other than that we have enough clothes to last for the rest of our lives left over from when I was mall shopper. Once I gave up shopping I froze getting rid of stuff and now we wear it out and then I make quilts, rag rugs and craft stuff out of what can no longer be mended. Our total clothing bill last year was $145.

I know our situation may be a little different than many... but I think everyone can do some of what we do... I have several friends who have started edible landscape and now grow all their own veggies in their tiny suburban yards.

I think that's pretty cool. We do a fair amount of our own food. My husband hunts and we eat venison and I grow a garden. Beyond that I use coupons etc.

I like your lifestyle I just wonder what your plans are for when you are older and can't do all that work?