Best The Canny Couple Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 82 - My Personal Struggles as a Mom 18:46

2h ago18:46

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Being a mom comes with struggles no one can understand until they experience them themselves. Today, Julia shares her personal struggles with being a mom as well as how she powers through them. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homest…

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Episode 117 - Hurricane Helene Preps Successes & Failures 42:10

3h ago42:10

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Aaron and Julia's preps were put to the test several days ago, and today they share how they handled the experience. They discuss on this episode of Rural Reliance how their current systems worked in an off grid system and where they need to make some improvements. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virgin…

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Episode 81: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Financial Awareness in Your Relationship 30:41

3d ago30:41

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Working with your partner and being on the same page financially is one of the keys to a successful relationship. Today, Julia shares why financial awareness of your household is so important as well as providing key steps to start taking now to begin understanding your finances together. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in …

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Episode 116 - September Homestead Frugal Tactics 36:12

5d ago36:12

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Its that time of the month again. Join Aaron and Julia as they discuss where they failed and where they succeeded with this months budget on the homestead. There are lessons to learn from your financial failures and successes. ********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-r…

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Episode 80: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Fall on the Homestead - What I'm Doing Different 24:42

9d ago24:42

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This year so far has been different for Julia and today she shares how her Fall season is different compared to years past. From canning to gardening, she talks about it all in this week's episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-rel…

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Episode 115 - Bare Bones Budget Breakdown 36:02

16d ago36:02

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Having a budget is essential to a strong financial future. Today, Aaron and Julia discuss how having a bare bones budget is just as important and why you need to know those numbers. You never know when you might need this crucial information. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on …

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Episode 79: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - What I No Longer Spend Money On 28:01

21d ago28:01

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What have you cut out from your budget to help reach your financial goals? On this week's episode, Julia shares what she stopped spending money on to help her family grow closer to their big money goals. Making what seems like a small sacrifice for a short time can lead to a huge financial win in the long run. ****************** The Canny Couple is…

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Episode 114 - Shifting from Two Incomes to One 39:45

25d ago39:45

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Today, Aaron and Julia share what steps they took when they became a single income family to ensure their financial success. These steps seem really simple, but made all the difference in their communication and understanding of their family finances. *************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work …

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Episode 78: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Creating a Game Plan for Fall-Winter 2024 28:50

28d ago28:50

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Winter is just around the corner and it changes how your day to day goes on the homestead. Today, Julia shares how she and Aaron determine what they need to focus on in the last quarter of the year as well as what her personal goals are to end the year out strong. ****************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Vi…

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Episode 113 - Do Your Own Research 45:49

1M ago45:49

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In a world with so much information at your fingertips, researching and determining good, quality resources is more important now than ever. Today, Aaron and Julia discuss how they approach finding information and where they have failed spectacularly. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work eve…

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Episode 77: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - My Homesteading Journey 29:59

1M ago29:59

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On this week's episode, Julia shares the biggest lessons she has learned throughout her homesteading transformation. Reflection is a great way to help guide you into the future you want to build for yourself. *************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by liv…

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Episode 112 - Financial Lessons We Have Learned 45:16

1M ago45:16

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Lessons in frugality come in many shapes and forms. On today's episode, Aaron and Julia discuss several pitfalls they have fallen into financially as well as the growth they have experienced over the years. Finding your own financial rhythm takes time and experience and the skills you learn will help you create your best life. ************* The Can…

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Episode 76: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Finding Success on The Homestead 27:38

1M ago27:38

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Sometimes homesteading can feel like a massive struggle, and you can feel burnt out and frustrated with the entire lifestyle. There are ways to deal with these feelings and Julia shares how she finds success even in the most frustrating homesteading seasons. ********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We wor…

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Episode 111 - August Homestead Frugal Tactics 42:48

2M ago42:48

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How have you saved money this August? In today's episode, Aaron and Julia share how they have kept to their budget and also the ways they have failed this month. Staying on budget can start to feel impossible, but having a plan and seeing where it has failed can help you to save more money in the long run. ************* The Canny Couple is a small …

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Episode 75: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Bulk Food Storage on a Budget 35:35

2M ago35:35

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Can you store bulk food safely on a budget? Julia thinks so as she has built her own working pantry on a budget and that includes her current storage set up. She shares what she sources for good options for storing food for long term use and how she finds it on a tight budget. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural South…

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Episode 110 - Living on One Income 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Moving from a two income family to a single income family has its challenges and rewards. On this week's episode, Aaron and Julia share how they have managed to adjust to the change and where they feel they are most successful. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self…

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Episode 74: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Importance of Building Goals with Partner 31:59

2M ago31:59

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Can you really be successful if you don't work as a team with your partner? Julia shares why she finds goal building goals with Aaron to be a key to her best successes on her homestead and in her life. ***************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a…

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Episode 109 - Advantages of a Frugal Lifestyle 38:30

2M ago38:30

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Embracing frugality can bring much fulfillment to one's daily life, and today, Aaron and Julia share what they see as the main advantages to adopting a frugal lifestyle. A little frugality can go a long way to making some big changes to your current season. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We wo…

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Episode 73: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - How we Prep on a Budget 19:39

2M ago19:39

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There are multiple versions of preparedness, and on this week's episode, Julia shares how she preps for her family on a budget. Ensuring your family can function doesn't have to be overwhelming or expensive. ***************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by li…

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Episode 108 - Disadvantages of a Frugal Lifestyle 38:43

2M ago38:43

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Are there disadvantages to a frugal lifestyle? While Aaron and Julia embrace the lifestyle they live daily, there are struggles with sustaining your thrifty habits. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead lifestyle. We live a sim…

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Episode 72: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Make Meal Planning Work for You 27:37

2M ago27:37

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Does meal planning feel like an overwhelming and daunting task to you? Today, Julia shares her best tips for making meal planning work for you and your family. Meal planning can be more than just a time saver, it can also be a money saver. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on bei…

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Episode 107 - Seasons of Maintenance & Growth 36:34

2M ago36:34

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Is your homestead in a rut, or are you growing so fast you can't keep up? Today, Aaron and Julia share how they are identifying seasons of growth and maintenance on their homestead. They also discuss why this is important to identify as well as how they plan to make some changes in the future. ********************* The Canny Couple is a small homes…

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Episode 71: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Why I Garden & When I Wouldn't 28:38

3M ago28:38

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What are your reasons for gardening? Today, Julia shares why she garden's for her family, and the reasons she would not bother with putting in a garden. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead lifestyle. We live a simple, debt-f…

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Episode 106 - July Homestead Frugal Tactics 41:01

3M ago41:01

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On this week's episode or Rural Reliance, Aaron and Julia discuss how they were able to keep on budget for July. Saving money can start to feel impossible, but when you come into the month with a plan, you can reach your money goals. ******************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on …

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Episode 70: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Balancing Living Clean in Today's World 28:44

3M ago28:44

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Trying to create a toxin free environment can feel overwhelming and sometimes you might not even know where to start. Julia shares her journey to help move her family towards clean living and the struggles she faces everyday. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-r…

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Episode 105 - Mid Year Goal Recap 2024 47:15

3M ago47:15

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How are your 2024 goals moving along? On this episode of Rural Reliance, Aaron and Julia talk about where they are with this years homestead and financial goals. Join them as they share their successes, failures, and how they plan to make the most of the rest of 2024. ********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virgin…

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Episode 69: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Making My Canning Season Easier 28:15

3M ago28:15

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Today, Julia shares her best tips to make the most out of her canning season without overwhelming herself. These tips create time and deal with little "annoyances" Julia had in the kitchen. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead …

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Episode 104 - The Importance of ANY Budget Cuts 42:38

3M ago42:38

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Is it still possible to make any progress on your financial goals with budget cuts today? Aaron and Julia feel that even the smallest budget cuts can help you build your frugality muscles and work toward your financial independence. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being mo…

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Episode 68: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Easy Tips to Simplify Your Day 29:08

3M ago29:08

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In today's fast pace, we could all use a little more simplicity in our day to day. Julia shares some easy tips that can create simplicity in all the chaos, giving you more time and maybe even saving you some money. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by l…

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Episode 103 - Get Innovative with Frugality 45:31

3M ago45:31

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Sometimes it can feel like you have no room in your budget to cut anything else or that you have made all the frugal changes you can possibly make. Aaron and Julia know from experience that in some cases, if you put your mind to a problem, you can start to see big savings in your budget. Today, they share their individual experience and outline the…

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Episode 67: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - The Importance of a Spring Pantry Inventory 23:03

4M ago23:03

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On today's episode, Julia shares why she feels knowing what is in your pantry is vital to managing your household. Half of pantry management is knowing what you have on hand and this is not a step to ignore in the spring. ************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-re…

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Episode 102 - June Homestead Frugal Tactics 36:10

4M ago36:10

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On this weeks episode, Aaron and Julia share how they are keeping their costs low and saving money on their homestead. Whether they are making adjustments around the house to save money or scoring amazing deals, they discuss some of their best money saving hacks. ******* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We w…

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Episode 66 - Growing with Your Partner as You Grow Your Homestead 20:37

4M ago20:37

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Homesteading is hard and after your journey, you will be a different person. Julia discusses in today's episode how she focuses her efforts to ensure Aaron and she grow together to make a stronger team vs growing apart. ************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reli…

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Episode 101 - Managing Homestead & Life During Early Summer 34:36

4M ago34:36

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What does early summer look like on your homestead? This year is posing different challenges and success for Aaron and Julia, creating more opportunities for growth and learning on the homestead. ************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal h…

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Episode 65 - Week in the Life of a Homestead Mom & Wife 30:34

4M ago30:34

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This week Julia shares her weekly rhythms that keep her and the family on track for the homestead. Although it can be boring at times, having a plan leads to a more efficient and effective homestead. ********* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal ho…

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Episode 100 - The Big 100 Our Journey 42:14

4M ago42:14

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It is hard to believe we have achieved this episode milestone, and we are so thankful to all our supporters. Today, we look at where we were and where we hope to go in our future journey of merging homesteading and frugality. ********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-re…

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Episode 64 - One of Biggest Struggles Women Face 22:48

4M ago22:48

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The struggles women face are different from men and many of them are unique to each. Today, Julia discusses one of the biggest struggles women face daily. **************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead lifestyle. We live a simple, d…

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Episode 99 - Making the Hard Choices 36:41

4M ago36:41

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Life is not supposed to be easy and avoiding tough decisions can lead you to digging a hole for yourself that you never envisioned. Aaron and Julia discuss why you need to evaluate and look at your choices, sometimes choosing the harder choice to have a better life long term. *************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Sou…

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Episode 63: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - How I've Cut My Food Costs in 2024 23:31

4M ago23:31

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Julia has found several ways to cut her grocery costs without feeling like you are sacrificing food quality. These strategies have helped Julia keep her family's grocery budget crazy low even with inflation. ********* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a f…

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Episode 98 - May Homestead Frugal Tactics 43:54

5M ago43:54

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It is that time of the month again where Aaron and Julia discuss the strategies they used to help them stay on target for their budget. This is one of their secrets to growing their homestead and living their frugal lifestyle without debt. ********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on bein…

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Episode 62: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Tricks for Cutting My Homestead Chores 29:43

5M ago29:43

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If you are looking for ways add more time to your day during spring and summer seasons on the homestead, Julia has some great tips to help you cut some of your tasks down. This is the busiest time of the year and if we can make ourselves more efficient, it will create more time in the day to put to other tasks. ***************** The Canny Couple is…

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Episode 97 - How to Determine if Homesteading is Right for You 44:33

5M ago44:33

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Are you trying to decide if homesteading is right for you? Aaron and Julia discuss a few things to consider when you are analyzing whether this is the right move for you and your family. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead li…

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Episode 61: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Pantry Management 24:54

5M ago24:54

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If you are looking for tips to take control of your pantry, Julia has you covered. These strategies have improved the functionality of Julia's pantry over the last year. *************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead lifestyle. We li…

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Episode 96 - Long Term vs Short Term Homesteading 32:01

5M ago32:01

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Why look at tomorrow when your are so busy today? Aaron and Julia discuss their approach to looking at how their homestead will run in 5, 10, 30 years from now. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead lifestyle. We live a simple,…

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Episode 60: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Embracing Your Non-Aesthetic Homestead 22:56

5M ago22:56

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Today's homestead is nothing like our grandparents and the need to compare your homestead with those you see everyday can feel overwhelming. Over the years, Julia has learned to tune out the noise and embrace what she has, making the most of each day. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work eve…

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Episode 95 - Embracing Delayed Gratification on the Homestead 37:18

5M ago37:18

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On this week's episode, Aaron and Julia discuss how delayed gratification is a benefit to your homesteading goals and dreams. The "want it now" mentality is not always the best approach to achieving your goals. ******** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a…

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Episode 59: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - My Struggles of Being a Homesteading Stay at Home Mom 21:20

5M ago21:20

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What sort of struggles do you face on your homestead and your journey through motherhood? Julia shares here personal difficulties in this time in her life, building up the family homestead, working on building a business, and making family her top priority. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We w…

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Episode 94 - Finding Holes in Your Homestead Preps 30:50

6M ago30:50

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How good are your homestead systems? Aaron and Julia have some basic tools they use to continuously improve their homestead systems, creating a more successful homestead in the long run. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homestead l…

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Episode 58: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Avoiding the Pressures of Fads 22:31

6M ago22:31

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How do you stop the pressures to influence how you take care of your family or how to spend your hard earned dollars? Julia shares the principles that guide her to maintain her family goals. ************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by living a frugal homest…

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Episode 93 - April Homestead Frugal Tactics 31:39

6M ago31:39

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On this week's episode, Aaron and Julia share their frugal triumphs and failures for the past month. Living a frugal lifestyle is intentional and takes time and effort, but the end results are well worth it. ************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more self-reliant by livin…

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