100+ Practical Ways to Save Money

If you are like us, we are always looking for ways to save money around here. I have sat down and thought of all the things we do and some things friends to and thought I would share them with you.

Not everything on this list will apply to everyone, and none will be life changing on their own, but if you work hard at it you will eventually get somewhere. Some only take a few minutes and others take some regular effort. If I can help you find at least five things for you to do, then I have helped!

My Gardens 2015

So I thought I would take a minute, while it's super hot and share what I have in my gardens this year...Yes gardenS...lol...They are strung out over an acre.

I did have seeds started, but when I was getting ready to plant them, I had a CAT knock over the tray :( I had no clue what was what, tried planting them, but nothing ever came up. Most of what I have was plant starts this year.

(Please excuse the "weeds", I have a broken foot and it's proving to be very difficult to get on the ground...at least for a couple more weeks anyway, then I get this dang orthopedic boot OFF!!!)

Anyway, here is what I have!!

DIY Magnetic Decor OR Bow Holder

If you are looking for a cheap and cute idea to spruce up your naked walls, I have a solution!

OR

If you are like most moms with little girls, you have bows or hair clips everywhere!

You can make them permanent or removable and interchangeable!
Here's How.......

My Babies

I wanted to make a quick, short post and share a picture of my first flock. They are so spoiled!! The roster is Big Boy...I couldn't get a good pic of my new babies that I got this year, they won't hold still too long, but I will try!

My kids, yes kids because they are part of the family, are 100% free range backyard chickens! They have a place to go at night to roost and get out of the weather and a place to lay eggs. They are trained to come when called and only lay in their nest boxes.

They frequently come on to the deck for a snack! With the diet they have, they lay one egg a day without missing a beat! I have 24 hens, ducks and roosters all together on 5 acres and can't wait to get more!!!

Red Clover Jelly Recipe

I LOVE red clover!! When I was little, my Great Aunt would pick them and we would sit in the field watching clouds eating the sweet nectar out of the flowers. We have a lot of it growing here, but I only get to make one or two batches a year. I don't want to take away too much for the bees!

PLEASE NOTE: I have read in several places that ingesting red clover could be harmful if you are on blood thinners or already have thin blood. Please consult with your doctor before consuming any kind of clover or any other wild plant. 

Here is the recipe........

Honeysuckle Jelly Recipe

I have TONS of honeysuckle growing on the fence in the front yard. It smells amazing! After a bit of searching, I found a recipe that I could customize to fit what I needed.

The original recipe was for dandelion jelly, so I though...why not honeysuckle! I use to suck out the "honey" out when I was a kid, so I new they were safe to eat.

So here is the recipe.....

DIY

Who doesn't like making something from their own two hands that looks AMAZING! There is a whole world of DIY's out there waiting to be tried. If I can figure out how to do it my self I will. Over the years, I have done MANY DIY projects around the home and farm that would have cost at least three times as much if I would have hired someone. Why spend the money if you can do it yourself?

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