278: Don’t Be Fooled: “Savings” That Actually COST You Money

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278: Don’t Be Fooled: “Savings” That Actually COST You Money

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Are you falling for the illusion of savings that are actually draining your wallet? Let's delve into common scenarios where what seems like a good deal is actually costing you more money in the long run.

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May 13, 2024

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Fill Your Freezer on the Homestead 5 Ways: If there is a freezer on your homestead, you want it full! Enjoy a bounty of yums throughout the year by working these five ways to fill your freezer into your homesteading plans. - (Don't want to read all the words? by A Farmish Kind of Life
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92: Everyone’s normal is different: I happened to mention in last week's episode that my kids don't have a bedtime, and I got a lot of questions about it. Our life here tends to go against the grain of mainstream "normal" in a lot of ways, and let me tell you—it can be tough to go agains... by A Farmish Kind of Life
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Death: It’s Part of Life on the Homestead: Death. It's that very real part of homesteading that no one really likes to talk about much. - Dealing with animal death on the homestead is a touchy subject, but it's one that really can't be ignored. If you have animals on your homestead, you will, by A Farmish Kind of Life
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Urban Homesteading: What I Really Think: An acquaintance once asked what I thought about urban homesteading. - "I mean, come on," she said. "Urban homesteading?" The term rolled off her tongue with sarcasm and judgement. She'd grown up on a farm—like her parents and grandparents—and then she... by A Farmish Kind of Life
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We Don’t Use Chick Starter: Three Reasons Why: In true rebel farm(ish) girl style, I thought I should let you in on a little secret: We don't use chick starter at our farm and we haven't for years. I’m not telling you that you shouldn’t feed starter. I’m telling you that we don’t feed starter. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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94: RAQs #1 — Sunburn, skirts, roosters, preserving, and vegan friends: Today is the first official Random Audience Questions episode, where I answer questions that have been sent in by YOU. Today we tackle: sunburn, wearing skirts, mean roosters, preserving vegetables, and vegetarian/vegan friends. - by A Farmish Kind of Life
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103: How to Have an Actual Conversation: Talking to people can be difficult. Conversations in a society where people are divided and tensions are high can be especially tough. Today we are talking about why it's hard to talk to people, and sharing tips to keep your conversations productive. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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83: 9 ways to use technology to ward off isolation: Life can toss many situations at us that will force us to be stuck at home. It could be a long term illness, the weather, the choice to stay home more in order to save money, or many other things. Today I'll share 9 ways that you can use technology to ... by A Farmish Kind of Life
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278: Don’t Be Fooled: “Savings” That Actually COST You Money

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