Best The Canny Couple Podcasts (2024)

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

2h 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

4h 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

10h 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

1d 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

5d 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

9d 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

12d 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

16d 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

29d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Episode 57: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Homesteading with Littles 19:43

3M ago19:43

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Are you struggling to find a balance between homesteading, teaching, and parenting? Julia shares a few of the tips she has learned when homesteading with a small child that work well for her 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 h…

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Episode 92 - Strategies to Spend Less Time in the Garden 32:32

3M ago32:32

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If you are looking for ideas and inspirations to spend less time in your garden and more time enjoying your harvest, Aaron and Julia have some great suggestions for you. Over the years, they have found ways to save time and money in their garden while their focus has shifted to creating a better garden space for future harvests. ********** The Cann…

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Episode 56: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - My Pantry Staples 25:38

3M ago25:38

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How have you built out your pantry? In this week's episode, Julia shares her top pantry staples and how she built her pantry to work for her family for any situation. ************* 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 …

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Episode 91 - Spring on the Homestead 43:05

3M ago43:05

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What projects have Aaron and Julia been working on to get ready for Spring on the homestead? This is a year of progress and they are already seeing big improvements on their 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 homestead lifesty…

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Episode 55: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Starting Homeschooling Now?! 21:33

4M ago21:33

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Is it ever to early or late to start learning? Part of homesteading is constant learning and incorporating these same principals into everyday life with a toddler can help create a balanced foundation for homeschooling in later years. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being …

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Episode 90 - Our First Homestead Conferences 25:44

4M ago25:44

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This week, Aaron and Julia talk about their recent trips to the Bushcraft, Homestead and Preparedness Expo and the Kentucky Sustainable Living Homesteading & Preparedness Festival. There is so much opportunities at these events. *********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more sel…

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Episode 54: Farm Wife, Sexy Life -Decluttering on the Homestead 21:47

4M ago21:47

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Decluttering on the homestead can feel overwhelming. How do you make a decision on what to keep and get rid of when everything can seem useful in the future? Julia shares how she keeps an organized homestead and her key might surprise you. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on b…

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Episode 89 - March Homestead Frugal Tactics 30:46

4M ago30:46

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On this week's episode, Aaron and Julia dive into their monthly budget successes and failures. Join them as they discuss how they were able to cut costs and what they learned in this month's Homestead Frugal Tactics. ********* 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 53: Farm Wife, Sexy Life -What it Means to be a Female Homesteader 21:01

4M ago21:01

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Today, Julia discusses the struggles of being a female homesteader. Finding the simple life can sometimes feel impossible, but if you stick to it, the sense of purpose you find can be astounding. ********* 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 88 - Why & How to Start a Homestead 45:26

4M ago45:26

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If you are thinking about starting a homestead, Aaron and Julia share their best reasons to contemplate jumping on the homestead train. They also discuss what to consider when actually starting your own homestead. ********** 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 52: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Homestead Mistakes 22:31

4M ago22:31

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In this week's episode, Julia discusses her biggest homestead mistakes that cost her and her family money, time and effort. She shares the pitfalls you can avoid on your own 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 homestead lifesty…

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Episode 87 - Our Best Ideas to Cut Costs on The Homestead 36:08

4M ago36:08

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This week, Aaron and Julia share how to avoid some expensive mistakes to help save money on the homestead. These are strategies they employ daily as they made these very same errors on their own homestead journey. ************ 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 51: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - The Importance of Food Preservation 23:12

4M ago23:12

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Food preservation is a foundation of homesteading. Julia discusses why this should be a priority 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 lifestyle. We live a simple, debt-free life. We hope to achiev…

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Episode 86 - 2024 Pantry Challenge Recap 37:48

5M ago37:48

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Aaron and Julia analyze how the Three Rivers Pantry Challenge went for January and February of 2024. A pantry challenge is always eye opening and even when successful, you can always find ways to improve upon your working food storage. ************* The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being…

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Episode 50: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - From Career Girl to Stay at Home Mom 21:38

5M ago21:38

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It has been a few weeks since Julia shifted to being a SAHM, and today she shares how she is adjusting. Life has changed for the Canny Couple and the homesteading is thriving. ************** 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. …

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Episode 85 - February Homestead Frugal Tactics 32:51

5M ago32:51

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In this week's episode of Rural Reliance, Aaron and Julia detail how effective their budgeting was this month, if they met their savings goals, and how they did it. ********** 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 simpl…

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Episode 49: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Finding Simplicity on The Homestead 20:01

5M ago20:01

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In this week's episode, Julia discusses some simple ideas to limit the chaos in the day to day homestead life. We embrace homesteading for the allure of a simple life, but sometimes the homestead can feel anything but simple. ************** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more sel…

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Episode 84 - The Importance of Remembering the Old Ways 36:26

5M ago36:26

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Aaron and Julia discuss why learning old traditions and skills can help create a more sustainable homestead. They talk about how they try to incorporate or remember the older ways on their own 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 fru…

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Episode 48: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Tips for Successful Seed Starting 20:48

5M ago20:48

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If you are looking for tips for a stress-free seed stating set-up, Julia has you covered in this weeks episode of Farm Wife, Sexy Life. By making these small tweaks in her own set-up, Julia has removed most of the headaches she personally experienced at the first part of garden season. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in ru…

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Episode 83 - Is Seed Starting Right for You? 32:19

5M ago32:19

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On this episode, Aaron and Julia explore what you should consider before jumping into the world of seed starting. There are so many elements to consider and in some cases, it might not be practical to dive right into seed starting. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every day on being more…

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Episode 47: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Steps to Get Ready for Planting Season 25:15

5M ago25:15

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Garden season is almost here, and today Julia goes over her best tips to help you start off the season right. These steps will help you have a less stressful and more successful planting season. ***************** 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…

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Episode 82 - New Seeds we are Planting in 2024 34:18

6M ago34:18

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What are you growing in 2024? Aaron and Julia talk about the new seeds they are trying for 2024, and how they hope these varieties will increase their food production. They also share their criteria when looking at new seed varieties for the upcoming planting season. ********** The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virgini…

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Episode 46: Farm Wife, Sexy Life - Thinking Outside the Box with Your Pantry 21:45

6M ago21:45

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On this episode, Julia discusses the key to avoiding a rut with your creativity in the kitchen. From her own experiences, she looks at the conditions that lead her to routine recipes and how a few small changes create excitement for cooking again. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virginia. We work every d…

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Episode 81 - Applying Frugality to More than your Money 39:15

6M ago39:15

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In this week's episode of Rural Reliance, Aaron and Julia discuss ways you can take the fundamental principals of frugality and apply them to everyday life. Turn your frugality mindset towards your day to day to help you live a more sustainable and obtainable life. ************ The Canny Couple is a small homestead family in rural Southwest Virgini…

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