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Extreme Frugality

Tons of practical money saving tips for a simpler life. Literally everything you do or buy can be analyzed, a we can find ways to save money. Homesteading and frugality go together like peanut butter and jelly, so the following articles will literally show you hundreds of ways to save.

A dollar here, a dollar there, and at the end of the month of year, you’ll be looking at hundreds or even thousands of dollars saved.

Greenhouse Progress

October 20, 2017January 23, 2012 by Kendra
homemade greenhouse

We’re building a greenhouse completely from salvaged scraps. See how it’s coming along!

Categories Extreme Frugality, GARDEN Tags greenhouse 20 Comments

How To Fix A Broken Fridge Shelf

October 21, 2017November 30, 2011 by Kendra

Hey… works for me!

Categories Extreme Frugality 12 Comments

Boys’ Budget Bedroom Makeover Reveal!

January 10, 2019November 22, 2011 by Kendra

I am SUPER pleased with how this room turned out. For only the cost of a can of paint and a paintbrush, I turned the boys’ bedroom into something I can be proud to show off!

Categories Country Kids, Extreme Frugality 37 Comments

Saving Money on Baby Powder

October 21, 2017October 27, 2011 by Kendra

Here’s how I save big bucks on baby powder.

Categories Country Kids, Extreme Frugality 14 Comments

Keeping A List of Harvest Times & Gleaning Contacts

August 14, 2013October 24, 2011 by Kendra

Keeping a list of when things come into season, and contact info of those you know you can glean from, is a great way to gather the harvest and fill your pantry without missing a thing!

Categories Extreme Frugality 5 Comments

Spending Money To Save Money

August 14, 2013October 20, 2011 by Kendra

Spending extra money you may occasionally have on something that will actually save you money over time is a great way to snowball your way to some real financial freedom!

Categories Extreme Frugality 28 Comments

Guest Post: Frugal Hospitality, & Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

October 21, 2017September 21, 2011 by Kendra

Heather shares a few tricks she has learned when it comes to entertaining house guests on a tight budget. She also includes her family’s special spaghetti sauce recipe!

Categories Extreme Frugality, KITCHEN Tags beef 2 Comments

My Zero Dollar Laundry Room Makeover

July 24, 2019February 3, 2011 by Kendra

Here it is guys. Proof that you don’t need a dime to give a new look to any room in your home!

Categories Extreme Frugality, THE HOMESTEAD LIFE 48 Comments

Organizing & Decorating a Homeschool/Playroom on a Budget

October 23, 2017January 18, 2011 by Kendra

Proof that it doesn’t take a fortune to create a cute and organized playroom.

Categories Country Kids, Extreme Frugality 13 Comments

Homemade Chapstick

July 24, 2019December 3, 2010 by Kendra

Learn how to make your very own all-natural chapstick for less than .25 cents each!

Categories Extreme Frugality, Natural Beauty 17 Comments

Homemade Easy Bake Oven Recipes

October 23, 2017November 9, 2010 by Kendra

Yeah, Easy Bake Ovens are cool. But those refill packs… you gotta be crazy to spend that kinda money on such a tiny snack!

Categories Country Kids, Extreme Frugality 12 Comments

Selling Ten Things A Day

October 23, 2017November 7, 2010 by Kendra

It’s total liquidation at my house, in the name of financial freedom.

Categories Extreme Frugality 35 Comments

Keep Foods Cool With A Zeer Pot

July 24, 2019October 7, 2010 by Kendra

Make a Zeer Pot and keep your foods cool and fresh longer without electric refrigeration! Here’s how…

Categories Extreme Frugality Tags projects 11 Comments

How To Make Bricks

October 23, 2017October 3, 2010 by Kendra

This is something that I would love to do one day! I could go crazy building stuff around here if I just had enough bricks! Fun for the kids to try as well.

Categories Extreme Frugality Tags projects 29 Comments

A Homesteader’s Yard Sale Treasures

October 23, 2017September 13, 2010 by Kendra

You won’t believe the awesome stuff we found!

Categories Extreme Frugality, THE HOMESTEAD LIFE 18 Comments

Homemade Natural Beauty: Facial Scrubs, Moisturizer, Masks And Toners

October 23, 2017August 30, 2010 by Kendra

Now is the time to stop spending a fortune on unhealthy beauty products, and start making natural skin care goodies at home! Here are my favorite recipes…

Categories Extreme Frugality, Natural Beauty 25 Comments
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