Frugal Living Freedom Updates http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/frugal-living-blog.html This blog provides links to the 40 most recently updated pages on Frugal Living Freedom. en-us frugal living Fri, 31 May 2013 10:20:44 -0400 Fri, 31 May 2013 10:20:44 -0400 frugal-living-freedom.com May 31, Best Meat Chickens - the Cornish Cross http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/best-meat-chickens.htmld6746e9486e6a604c81ab16e7fd611cbThe best meat chickens are the Cornish Cross. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:20:40 -0400 May 31, Meat Chickens - goods ones and not so good ones http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/meat-chickens.html30198cc7224688246da1773d6f3d1348Meat chickens come in two forms, good meat producers and dual purpose birds. Here are my suggestions if you're interested in raising chickens for meat. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:18:37 -0400 May 31, Chickens in the Winter - they're tough http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chickens-in-the-winter.htmlf8dd8ad14f2b6ebc6baec0710ac3c4c6If you're raising chickens in the winter, they require little more attention than in the summer. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:16:27 -0400 May 31, Homemade Chicken Feeder - automatically feeds your flock http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/homemade-chicken-feeder.htmlbea3a345ccf4c2dd80349d248dfdcd33My homemade chicken feeder automatically dispenses food according to a schedule established by me. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:13:58 -0400 May 31, Egg Production - problems and solutions http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/egg-production.html957384225aa1f316062c2ccf043b38ddEgg production can be interrupted or diminished due to several causes, here's what interferes with cranking out the cackle berries. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:10:43 -0400 May 31, Broody Hen - and what you can do http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/broody-hen.html5d0f93cad0da89290a879a3eb8e39e24How to handle a broody hen. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:09:05 -0400 May 31, Chickens Pecking Each Other - causes and cures http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chickens-pecking-each-other.htmlcfcc8d6cc94e7d27472ea0c08692d999Are your chickens pecking each other? Here are some answers. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:06:19 -0400 May 31, Cleaning Eggs - a simple job http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/cleaning-eggs.html255f52bc9dacce818add67fb68a790b8Cleaning eggs from your flock of laying hens is simple if you follow these steps. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:04:08 -0400 May 31, Chicken Eggs - fresh for you and yours http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chicken-eggs.html049174729e0396b39eb5343d9055e424Chicken eggs from your own chickens - fresh daily. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:01:16 -0400 May 31, Egg Storage - keep 'em cool http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/egg-storage.html02ae466ae54c43358e51d0bad7985a6dProper egg storage is a key to long shelf life. Fri, 31 May 2013 10:00:05 -0400 May 31, When Do Eggs Go Bad? - answering a call for help http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/when-do-eggs-go-bad.html570d286cda9db5eeb4de75d70c4f2e96A reader asked when do eggs go bad so I helped provide some guidance for using eggs of an unknown age. Fri, 31 May 2013 09:59:13 -0400 May 31, Plastic Egg Storage Tray - for long storage http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/plastic-egg-storage-tray.html36992b502d5fab84793296ebb2003bc2Use a plastic egg storage tray for long term storage. Fri, 31 May 2013 09:58:26 -0400 May 31, The Shelf Life of Eggs - impressive http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/shelf-life-of-eggs.htmlecd0174d6de344e423a519fc170afc3cResults of my experiments with the shelf life of eggs. Fri, 31 May 2013 09:49:52 -0400 May 30, A Better Chicken Waterer - automatic, freeze proof, nearly maintenance free http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chicken-waterer.html4ea0abfdbcac5d22847e960e445ce502Here's a better chicken waterer because it's automatic, freeze proof and rarely needs filling. Thu, 30 May 2013 23:36:31 -0400 May 28, Add a Water Pressure Tank - avoid unnecessary well pump replacement http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/water-pressure-tank.htmlb3f5ae9192606c14f7510315aed4553aReduce the wear and tear on your well pump with an additional water pressure tank. Tue, 28 May 2013 13:18:11 -0400 May 27, Chicken Waterers - the challenges and solutions http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chicken-waterers.html46387b1d2821e6a2ba811a2fdcded742Chicken waterers face several challenges from the environment. Here are some solutions. Mon, 27 May 2013 13:42:53 -0400 May 25, Natural Chicken Food http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/natural-chicken-food.html14407718d8eeaf6de0c292dee5ea7e84Discover sources of natural chicken food for happier and healthier chickens. Sat, 25 May 2013 14:55:49 -0400 May 23, Cheap Chicken Food - scraps, greens, discards http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/cheap-chicken-food.html5cbe26a9cb03a7afe0f03bde5247a253Here are great ideas for cheap chicken food to feed your backyard flock. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:50:37 -0400 May 23, What Do Chickens Eat? http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/what-do-chickens-eat.html5bae17d7696e3fc5b12d15e71d22e658Ever wonder what do chickens eat? Here is the answer. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:09 -0400 May 23, Chicken Breeds - know 'em and love 'em http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chicken-breeds.html3c1959da0aafc487801fdf79caf4c462Are you looking for chicken breeds that are good for meat and eggs and show? Here's an overview that you'll find helpful. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:29:46 -0400 May 23, Excellent Chicken Fencing - cheap and lasting protection for your flock http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chicken-fencing.html8a81729e632f9f290b92c39b26ef01d2Here's the best chicken fencing I know of to protect your flock from predators. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:03:08 -0400 May 23, Catching Chickens - seven ways that work http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/catching-chickens.html8e347740f133f53c85fc01c020bec7d4There are many ways to go about catching chickens that are loose or in the pen. Here are seven ways I employ. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:42 -0400 May 23, Raising chickens - from baby chicks http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/raising-chickens.htmlaf0a44277af22fef61f34c65778e5ec0Learn the basics about raising chickens by starting with day old chicks. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:56:37 -0400 May 23, Chicken Behavior - get to know your birds http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/chicken-behavior.htmlc9d01ff7fdf1c9b5363c997196a8f076Insight into chicken behavior can help you be a better backyard flock manager. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:36:40 -0400 May 22, Buying Chickens - several options to choose from http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/buying-chickens.htmlc86728d170f1c1c957e088c5d4ee08dcBuying chickens to start your flock is easy and there are many sources. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:31:52 -0400 May 22, Old Eggs - they're still good http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/old-eggs.htmle2c6ff47a23bc6e07a1c839d34ab7234Don't worry about using old eggs, they're still good for many applications. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:19:42 -0400 May 22, Clipping Chicken Wings - it keeps chickens from flying http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/clipping-chicken-wings.htmlda4ac67e71c57f5a150bfa3d307c055eBy clipping chicken wings you can keep your chickens from flying over the fence. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:17:16 -0400 May 22, Egg Laying Chickens - my favorites http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/egg-laying-chickens.htmle4ed90758ed3b508286de9cded4a98a8These are my favorite egg laying chickens that provide lots of high quality fresh eggs on my homestead. Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:32 -0400 May 21, Basic Financial Planning http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/basic-financial-planning.htmld3a1b7d5d09e5af361281dd1bbc030e4Learn basic financial planning to help you stay financially fit. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:48:36 -0400 May 21, Emergency Fund - how much should it be? http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/emergency-fund.html8b75de9db15b5f88c05c718a3eb36cbaHow large should my emergency fund be? Here's some practical advice about having cash on hand for emergencies. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:41:32 -0400 May 16, Thermal Battery - a way to store heat http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/thermal-battery.htmld93cb3a5f862c9e3b9ac0f22347366ecI've constructed a large thermal battery inside each of my greenhouses to store heat for release at night. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:49 -0400 May 12, Financial Freedom - my definition http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/financial-freedom.htmlf3a053d51af0015103369f988fb606ffHere is my definition of financial freedom. What's yours? Sun, 12 May 2013 01:44:03 -0400 May 11, A Basic Financial Goal - it's a good place to start http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/financial-goal.html174fe704c2e19a193f6a5b5fae35c955Establish a basic financial goal to keep you motivated to achieve success in the arena of personal finance. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:55:32 -0400 May 11, Having Courage to be Successful http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/having-courage.htmlf04ee0a215ae1f7e5ca9c87233ae16ecSometimes all it takes to be successful is having courage where others are intimidated. Sat, 11 May 2013 18:45:51 -0400 Mar 11, Cold Frames and Cloches http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/cold-frames.html548d4215eb13cbbbde550db8f0c3eb5fCold frames and cloches are a tremendous help in the garden, especially in cold weather. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:04:39 -0400 Mar 2, Living in a Travel Trailer - been there, done that http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/living-in-a-travel-trailer.html4de4398bd89c3f7a0f612d87554dff66Living in a travel trailer can be a frugal alternative to traditional housing. It's way better than a tent or no shelter at all. Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:03:48 -0500 Feb 28, Backyard Chickens - a wonderful source of eggs and meat and fun http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/backyard-chickens.htmld8ac1e9adb4ae3b6ac59e3c8f81e8420You too can enjoy backyard chickens, somtimes even if you live in the city. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:07:56 -0500 Feb 28, Frugal Living Tips - live well on less http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/frugal-living-tips.html1edb7034b8c0d0a58bd82f3817bf7f8dUse these frugal living tips to save money every day. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:35:29 -0500 Feb 27, Save on Gas - buy fuel in bulk http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/save-on-gas.htmlcc1fa39bf6c433b7ce8d510f427da345If you buy fuel in bulk, you save on gas in a big way, possibly all year long. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:47:13 -0500 Feb 27, The Negative Influence of Television http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/negative-influence-of-television.html3b9d8fb5df3fa63b853480189f80eb26Among all the entertainment, there is a negative influence of television that we need to be aware of. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:55:37 -0500 Feb 26, Box Wine - good and inexpensive http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/box-wine.htmlfcdd24c9d71bb210169668a3aecd0e7cSave money and enjoy good flavor with box wine selections from many producers. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:22:22 -0500 Feb 26, A Basic Wine Guide for Your Enhanced Enjoyment http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/wine-guide.htmld2a9b14479ba4b31b31554c89d414502Here's a basic wine guide to help you enhance your enjoyment of wine. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:44:13 -0500 Feb 26, Car Stuck in Snow? - here's what to do http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/car-stuck-in-snow.html74d26160ca90d7ed3bd7054fb7fc813dLearn how to deal with a car stuck in snow, and you'll avoid the cost and delay of roadside assistance.opsts. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:39:56 -0500 Feb 25, The Value of Money - here's my perspective http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/the-value-of-money.htmleee553ca62e043ee03405b133b313e47If we understand the value of money, we'll be better prepared to use it more wisely. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:10:19 -0500 Feb 17, How's Your Household Budget? http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/household-budget.htmlebdcc6cb2d9ec30a771853055e59b3bfLearn how your household budget stacks up with the rest of America. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 15:37:55 -0500 Feb 16, Making Money - it's important http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/making-money.html1c1348c2f616f7956085957820991e8cMaking money is an important first step to financial freedom. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:32:28 -0500 Feb 16, Recession Proof Jobs - many employment opportunities http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/recession-proof-jobs.html914bb95c7da6f4e2e24d865823064dd9Recession proof jobs are out there, you just need to know what they look like. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:30:29 -0500 Feb 16, Growing Vegetables Saves Money http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/growing-vegetables.htmld89daacd30e3d847c33457d8b54fcbe6Growing vegetables is easy and fun, and saves lots of money on delicious food for you and your family. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:26:01 -0500 Feb 15, A Recession Proof Business - as an owner or employee, it's highly desirable http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/recession-proof-business.html517ed94640c67b4e262432a3d80b34c3If you're looking for steady employment, look for a recession proof business to work for. They'll weather the recessions much easier than most. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:26:23 -0500 Feb 15, Small Greenhouse - convert an unused shed http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/small-greenhouse.html8dcca5027a41554237aaafbb0a8a15a3Make your own small greenhouse by converting an unused shed. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:16:17 -0500 Feb 15, DIY Greenhouse - built from scratch http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/diy-greenhouse.htmlbd925a97ce8ef5e5a9553250bf38a108This is my DIY greenhouse, built completely from scratch, and it turned out great. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:14:28 -0500 Feb 15, Solar Greenhouse - making good use of limited winter sunshine http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/solar-greenhouse.htmlb67d85a7af124c5923df01a900a5e21aThis solar greenhouse makes good use of winter sunshine that sits low on the southern horizon. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:13:27 -0500 Feb 15, Build Your Own Greenhouse and Save Money http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/build-your-own-greenhouse.htmld6522b5dbc886130b5dd484181318b5cBuild your own greenhouse stronger than a kit and at half the price. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:12:29 -0500 Feb 14, Money Making Ideas - after work or as a part-time occupation http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/money-making-ideas.html92ac7175ee10d179bdee03c442432becTry some of these money making ideas to provide extra income outside of your regular employment. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:02:08 -0500 Feb 13, Heating with Wood - my considerable experience http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/heating-with-wood.htmlf2fc12db2c5c253ca461d8579406d9dcLearn about heating with wood from my years of experience and many insights. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:32 -0500 Feb 10, Do It Yourself (DIY) and save http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/do-it-yourself.html1b285271082b48e9d166522ceff62366Learn how to do it yourself on common household projects and save money. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:45:22 -0500 Feb 10, Cheap Housing - or perhaps just frugal http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/cheap-housing.htmlfaa9bd0d33132b283c64e1962f907f7cCheap housing is likely the best way to cut your cost of living. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:34:26 -0500 Feb 10, Build mouse traps to protect your garden http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/mouse-traps.html4b5d9bd83f69995177f259f0b0b5126eMouse traps that really work to rid your home or garden of mice. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:05:45 -0500 Feb 10, Raising Small Animals - meat and eggs http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/small-animals.html2aad6aa27957f9e987673a16511975e0Raising small animals for fresh meat and eggs. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:16:03 -0500 Feb 9, How About a PVC Greenhouse? http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/pvc-greenhouse.html0c8e1a57c78db639ae8a1d24b14fb87dLearn how to build a PVC greenhouse for less than your might expect. Sat, 9 Feb 2013 15:03:46 -0500 Feb 9, Build a Greenhouse with Top Rail Fencing Material and Save Money http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/build-a-greenhouse.html3ad869c5336750ef35e56d737a7eeac0Build a greenhouse with metal tubing using a strong arched design. Sat, 9 Feb 2013 13:17:55 -0500 Feb 8, Money Saving Ideas - the biggest and best that I know http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/money-saving-ideas.html8b03f4420237881fd2fd9d5f03d4016aThese money saving ideas are the best of the best as far as I'm concerned. Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:18:59 -0500 Feb 8, Frugal Living is a Key to the Financial Freedom You Deserve http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/index.html44f9836daef7561477df4f99341089bdFrugal living means many things; earning more, saving more, building wealth, and doing more for yourself. Fri, 8 Feb 2013 17:13:55 -0500 Feb 8, Build a Homemade Greenhouse from Local Materials and Save Money http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/homemade-greenhouse.htmlbf26813aefe3e10ff3c96e5e79f662adA homemade greenhouse is easy to construct with common tools and a little know-how. Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:53:32 -0500 Feb 7, Facts About Chickens - interesting oddities and trivia http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/facts-about-chickens.html27b8d76863366d3920649377ed0853e7Here are fun and interesting facts about chickens that most people aren't aware of. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:39:15 -0500 Feb 6, Get Rid of Debt - on your own http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/get-rid-of-debt.htmldbc11b69b7ca25b1abe3112e6ff1022eGet rid of debt and have peace of mind. Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:37:54 -0500 Feb 5, Homemade Wood Stove Heat Exchangers http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/wood-stove-heat-exchangers.htmldd634b4d63d435a1af73ec0900e26feaLet's discuss my homemade wood stove heat exchangers. Tue, 5 Feb 2013 23:39:27 -0500 Jan 20, Homemade dvd rack - combine two smaller racks to make a tall one http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/dvd-rack.html43dd38bbedd610440b6f959a7d28a3e8Here's how to create a large dvd rack for under $10. It's easy to do. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:42:24 -0500 Jan 20, Teaching Kids About Money - let's give 'em a good start http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/teaching-kids-about-money.html01db06a2a720c8ee88db2b5c33d0c9b7When you're teaching kids about money, here's what I believe is helpful. Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:07:13 -0500 Jan 19, How Much Does Firewood Cost? http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/how-much-does-firewood-cost.html8a2425f695e646a87cc23b58172e0cc3Ever wonder how much does firewood cost? Well, here are some examples. Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:06:20 -0500 Jan 18, Renting vs Owning a Home - the pros and cons http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/renting-vs-owning-a-home.html837ccd57d6b4c7754d31dfbc30c0c459Explore the pros and cons of renting vs owning a home. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:00:15 -0500 Jan 18, Work at Home Businesses - limited enterprises http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/work-at-home-businesses.htmlf8048321a9c288a3f3bd725322b5d13aHere are work at home businesses that you might consider. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:58:16 -0500 Jan 18, Using Cruise Control - courteously, safely and fuel efficiently http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/using-cruise-control.htmlc91ff451d656da42fa065904ba359e3aThe best approach to using cruise control is safe, courteous, and frugal. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:56:56 -0500 Jan 18, A Blind Curve - just about anywhere http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/blind-curve.html5af148d1728f42e552953a12cdc82358You'll find a blind curve at nearly every intersection, but stay on your toes. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:54:08 -0500