Living Life in Rural Iowa - Living the Simple Life While Preparing for Tomorrow

Prepare All Year Round for Everything, Not Just One Thing

May 23, 2013 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 0 Comment

I have been asked over and over again, “What do you prepare for?”They all expect one answer or to hear one thing. The truth is that very few people I know prepare for one thing. They prepare for many things or everything. Very rare that someone ever prepares for one thing. That is foolish and narrow-minded.I prepare for everything year round. I might prepare more for things depending on the season or current conditions in our country. During the Spring…

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MYO Bagged Salad

May 15, 2013 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 2 comments

One of the most frustrating things for me in grocery stores is bagged salads. I like to eat healthier because I feel better, but supermarkets certainly do not make it easier for me to do so. They sell bagged salads with some wacky ingredients, lettuce/greens with no beneficial nutrients, and they are so overpriced!Yesterday, I had an idea hit me so suddenly that I was surprised! Why not make my own bagged salads?Genius I tell ya!Some of you, I know,…

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Monday Update

May 6, 2013 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 2 comments

Until next week, I will make no promises that I will be posting regularly. Now that I think about it, next week isn’t looking good either… maybe the week after that… anyhoo… What has been happening in the crazy busy life of this household? Only this: See the pretty girls ready for prom? That took a bit of work plus some creative complaining to have this come about. More about that another time. They both had a great time and…

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Teach Your Kids To Work and Survive in Life

April 16, 2013 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 1 comment

Would you like to hear what is wrong with our country right now?Most people expect to have their lives handed to them. They expect to have to work as little as possible and get the most money they can. They expect to have grand benefits without having to pay for them. They expect to graduate high school/college and automatically have a better standard of living than their parents. They want really nice things without having to save up for them…

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Want to Save Money on Groceries?

April 10, 2013 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 3 comments

I have a few ways that I have dropped my grocery bill to what it is now and I would love to share those with you.

Frugal Tip Friday: Spend Time with Your Minions

April 5, 2013 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 0 Comment

Today’s frugal tip is not so much frugal as it is just plain needed. Spend time with your minions, ummm…children! I call my kids minions from time to time because we love that movie, Despicable Me. And, sometimes, it fits. As they are growing up more and more, I have learned something. Spend time with them and let them know you care. Love on them. Listen to them. This is the most frugal thing you could do as a parent,…

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