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Want to Make America Great Again? Here Are 12 Ways You Can Do Just That!

Want to Make America Great Again? Here Are 12 Ways You Can Do Just That!

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This morning, much of my Facebook newsfeed has been about how this country has been let down by our newly elected President. This is a guy who promised to make America great again. However, he is not who is going to make America great again. Do you know who is going to make America great again? You and I are. The American people are what make America great. However, we have forgotten this. We have forgotten that we, the people, are the…

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20 Common Sense Things You Can Do TODAY To Prepare For Tomorrow

20 Common Sense Things You Can Do TODAY To Prepare For Tomorrow

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Every day, we all just live to get through the day. Some of us think about tomorrow. Some of us think about “what if?” Some of us are so worried about tomorrow that we forget to live today. No matter what, we should all live for today while thinking about how to make tomorrow easier. Those who prep think about tomorrow, but sometimes life is so chaotic that we forget to stay ahead of the game. We want to prep…

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16 Ways To Stay Warm This Winter & Not Have To Crank Up The Thermostat

16 Ways To Stay Warm This Winter & Not Have To Crank Up The Thermostat

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Winter is barreling down the tracks as we speak! Since it always promises to be a cold winter here in the Midwest, I thought I would share some tips and tricks to stay warm this winter and not have to crank up that thermostat! Saving money is more important than ever now so if you can find ways to keep the bills low, you can save even more money! Before you start these tips though, you and your family need…

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20 Things We Do Not Throw Away

20 Things We Do Not Throw Away

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Every year, more and more trash is accumulated in our landfills due to our wasteful habits. Many people will only use something once and throw it away. Many people still do not recycle their packaging despite the increasing availability of recycling centers. And many people would rather throw away their old things rather than take them to a thrift store or consignment shop. However, being a believer in the frugal lifestyle and a student of the zero-waste lifestyle, I cannot do…

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Is It Better To Live Within Your Means or Try To Earn More To Afford More?

Is It Better To Live Within Your Means or Try To Earn More To Afford More?

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This is a fairly simple question. The answer is much more complicated. Is it better to learn to live within your means? The answer should be yes for many reasons. Many people struggle with this though. We think we are entitled to things. We think we deserve certain things because we work hard. We think we should have a fancy house, a new car, expensive vacations every year (sometimes multiple times a year), name brand clothes, the newest gadgets, expensive cell phone…

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Monday Monthly Update From The Homestead – October Edition

Monday Monthly Update From The Homestead – October Edition

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Since we are close to the end of October, I thought I would update y’all on what we have been doing this last month. There has been a lot of activity and projects getting done around the place!But first, some really sad news. The chickens are gone. Their last day at the farm – snacking on their favorite, kale. I actually found another home for them that is only three miles away. I didn’t really want to butcher them. My…

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