I have been a homemaker for years and even through the most meager times, never have I returned to the mainstream workforce. And my plan is to never return. I love my position as housewife and mother. But when times get hard and money is sparse, it's time to pull out our grandmothers' tricks. Right now we live a little above the poverty line. And life has never been better. To thrive on a small budget and live a simple life does require a mindset and learning to embrace what is truly important; your family and home. I'm back to making tubs of laundry soap, baking bread, and hanging the clothes on the line outside. I will share all I know to save money, make everything from scratch including cleaning supplies, start a kitchen garden, raise hens, and buy organics on a small grocery allowance. And much more. Let's brew some coffee and get started!