Best Canny Podcasts (2024)

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

41m ago31:59

31:59

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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148: The power of frequency: how vibration shapes our lives 25:00

1h ago25:00

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Hi guys - I hope you're all good?! In this episode, I'm talking all about frequency! Frequencies play a crucial role in our lives, from the way our cells function to how we feel emotionally. Positive emotions vibrate at high frequencies, supporting good health, while negative emotions do the opposite. I also recently discovered tools, like frequenc…

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Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee FRSA, CEO of The University Vocational Awards Council - Part 1 29:16

2h ago29:16

29:16

What if the key to solving the UK's productivity puzzle lies in transforming apprenticeships? Join us as Dr. Mandy Crawford-Lee, FRSA, Chief Executive of the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC), unveils the extraordinary evolution of apprenticeships over UVAC's 25-year history. Mandy, the first female chief executive of UVAC, shares her ins…

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George Vernon: Boosting Physical Wellbeing 28:54

19d ago28:54

28:54

George Vernon, founder of the Optimal Achiever Programme. George shares his journey from amateur boxer to fitness coach, offering insights into losing weight, achieving peak fitness, and maintaining lifelong health. He highlights the importance of physical wellbeing in demanding professions like dentistry and provides practical tips for creating a …

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Episode 109 - Advantages of a Frugal Lifestyle 38:30

2h 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

12h 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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147: Receiving guidance from tarot and oracle cards 32:18

5d ago32:18

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Hi guys - I hope you're all good?! In this episode, despite a little stress over nothing, I received signs from the Universe, such as blue butterflies and angel numbers, affirming everything will be okay. These signs led me to realise the importance of discussing how tarot and oracle cards can provide guidance and direction in life. Listen in as I …

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Episode 108 - Disadvantages of a Frugal Lifestyle 38:43

5d 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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Rob Colbourne OBE – CEO at Performance Through People – Part 3 37:38

5d ago37:38

37:38

Uncover the secrets of transformational leadership in the vocational training sector. This episode promises to reveal how adopting inspirational and empowering leadership methods can spark growth and learning within your team. From leading by example to fostering an environment where manageable mistakes are opportunities for growth, our guest share…

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

8d ago27:37

27:37

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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146: Embracing fun - from anxiety to joy 24:18

12d ago24:18

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Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is well! In this episode, I'm sharing some exciting news about the upcoming Mani-Fest event, and revealing half of the line-up! This episode also dives into a personal story about my long-standing admiration for Jade from Little Mix, detailing a touching journey of encounters and how a recent spontaneous day at …

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Episode 107 - Seasons of Maintenance & Growth 36:34

12d 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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Rob Colbourne OBE – CEO at Performance Through People – Part 2 34:50

12d ago34:50

34:50

What drives a 15-year-old to leave school and dive headfirst into the workforce? Our guest shares his courageous journey from facing resistance at home and school to discovering a transformative apprenticeship at Debenhams. Through personal anecdotes, he reveals how the Tomorrow's Young Manager program not only shaped his professional values but al…

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

15d 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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145: Fake it 'til you make it 27:06

19d ago27:06

27:06

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is well! In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my little experience I had on Thursday with an intuitive healer and what she told me about my Daddy issues, oo-err! I'll also be talking about the concept of faking it until you make it, and how I used this to boost my confidence before speaking at a recent event. I …

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Episode 106 - July Homestead Frugal Tactics 41:01

19d 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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Rob Colbourne OBE – CEO at Performance Through People – Part 1 33:17

19d ago33:17

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What happens when vocational training meets visionary leadership? Join us as we sit down, for the first of this three part conversation, with Rob Colbourne OBE, the dynamic CEO and co-owner of Performance Through People (PTP). From its roots in the Walsall Chamber of Commerce in the 1960s to becoming a major player with 1,500 apprentices and 80 sta…

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

22d ago28:44

28:44

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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144: Your tribe affects your vibe 29:32

26d ago29:32

29:32

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is well! In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my whirlwind weekend adventure in London at the Happy Place Festival. From a challenging train journey filled with luggage and unexpected encounters to an eventful day of pedicures and tattoos, I emphasise how the company you keep can significantly influence your vib…

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Episode 105 - Mid Year Goal Recap 2024 47:15

26d 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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Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, CEO of Youth Employment UK - Part 2 24:59

26d ago24:59

24:59

In this latest episode Safaraz concludes his conversation with Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, Founder and CEO of Youth Employment UK. They will be examining the critical issue of youth unemployment as Laura-Jane shares her expertise on creating youth-friendly employment initiatives, rethinking hiring processes, and the power of mentorship She gives us pr…

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

1M 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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143: Stop letting negativity run your life 22:29

1M ago22:29

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Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is well! In this podcast episode, I explore the power of positivity and how it extends beyond mere optimism about life’s events to how we choose to perceive and react to them. Life’s unpredictability often presents challenges, but within those moments lie opportunities for grace and growth. I emphasise the impor…

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

1M 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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Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE, CEO of Youth Employment UK - Part 1 27:46

1M ago27:46

27:46

Laura Jane Rawlings, MBE, the dynamic founder and CEO of Youth Employment UK, joins us to shed light on the powerful impact of incorporating young voices in employment policy-making. Through her inspiring narrative, Laura highlights the organization's mission and the significance of their annual Youth Voice Census, which offers a detailed look at t…

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Amit Jilka: The Road to Award-Winning Dental Practice Ownership 25:51

1M ago25:51

25:51

We welcome Amit Jilka, an award-winning practice owner and entrepreneur. Amit shares his journey of growing Abbey House Dental from a small NHS practice to a 19-surgery operation. He discusses the challenges of building the right team and creating a supportive culture, emphasising clear values and a positive environment. Amit also talks about manag…

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

1M ago29:08

29:08

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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Dr Manuela Rodrigues: The Founder of Mindful Dentistry 27:33

1M ago27:33

27:33

Join us as we sit down with Dr Manuela Rodrigues, not just a dentist, but a pioneer in integrating mindfulness into the dental profession. Through her “Mindful Dentistry” initiative, she’s transforming how dental professionals approach their craft. Uncover the secrets of her specially designed program, and learn how it’s making waves in the industr…

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142: Manifesting through creative visualisation 26:09

1M ago26:09

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Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is well! In this episode I'm talking all about the power of creative visualisation and how it played a pivotal role in successfully securing an ideal venue for my upcoming event, Mani-Fest. I visualised a specific price for the venue and even imagined the person I would negotiate with, leading to a real-life sce…

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Episode 103 - Get Innovative with Frugality 45:31

2M 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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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 3 31:39

1M ago31:39

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In this latest episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz continues his chat with Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. In this third and final part of Safaraz and Pat’s chat, they take a deep dive into the subjects of leadership and vision, as well as looking forward to the future plans for the college. T…

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

2M 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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141: Enhancing manifestation through awareness 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is well! I recently attended an event where Suzy Ashworth was talking about cognitive bias and it really made me think about how this affects us in terms of manifestation, so I did a little research, and here we are! I hope that you enjoy this episode, please feel free to leave a comment or a review wherever you…

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Episode 102 - June Homestead Frugal Tactics 36:10

2M 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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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 2 31:31

2M ago31:31

31:31

In this second part of three we delve into the world of further education leadership with Pat, a seasoned leader in the sector. In this particular episode, Pat shares insights on the importance of collaboration between colleges and employers, the evolution of colleges in meeting the needs of students and businesses, and the challenges and opportuni…

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

2M ago20:37

20:37

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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140: Solar and lunar energies 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

Hello everyone! I hope that everyone is well! In light of this INCREDIBLE energy we have this weekend, this week's pod is all about manifesting with the summer solstice solar energy and the full moon in Capricorn - HUGE solar and lunar energies taking place within just 2 days of each other! I hope that you enjoy this episode, please feel free to le…

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

2M ago34:36

34:36

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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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 1 34:45

2M ago34:45

34:45

In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz welcomes Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. Pat begins by discusses the recent successful Ofsted inspection and the college's journey towards becoming an outstanding institution. Saf and Pat’s conversation then delves into the diverse makeup o…

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Nagini Vallamkonda: Tech Solutions For Dentists' Time Management 18:58

2M ago18:58

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Join us as we delve into the world of a dentist with over 13 years of experience who ventured into the tech realm to create “Notes-hub”. Discover the challenges of juggling two demanding fields, the inspiration behind the platform, and the importance of self-care in high-pressure professions. A tale of innovation, dedication, and the pursuit of a h…

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

2M 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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139: The exchange method; manifest your dreams 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

Hello everyone! I hope that you're all good! I recently watched a very interesting interview with Jim Carrey talking about the Law of Attraction and something that he mentioned in the interview was about an exchange of energy; giving something up to receive something in return. It made me think about how we can utilise this method of exchange to ma…

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Episode 100 - The Big 100 Our Journey 42:14

2M ago42:14

42:14

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

2M 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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138: Messages and signs from a higher power 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

Hello everyone! I hope that you're all good! I recently had a very surreal experience in my sleep with my Moldavite, where I was left paralysed with a voice booming into my ears! I still to this day don't know if I was just lucid dreaming, or if it was in fact a higher power speaking to me, but have a listen in yourself and let me know what you thi…

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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

3M ago23:31

23:31

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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137: Reclaiming your life from digital distractions 24:18

3M ago24:18

24:18

Hello everyone! I hope that you're all well! I recently went to Northern Ireland to visit family and in doing so, I switched off my devices; not looking at my phone, or even watching TV... and it was BLISS! I read a book a few weeks ago all about breaking up with your phone and I definitely think it's time for me to rid my life of digital distracti…

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Episode 98 - May Homestead Frugal Tactics 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

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

3M 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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