6 Steps for Starting a Self Sufficient Lifestyle
Are you looking to live on less, grow your own food, conserve energy and be more self-sufficient? Maybe you are just looking for ways to simplify your life. Where ever you find yourself, there are ways you can start today.
Many think living a self-sufficient lifestyle means moving to the country to raise animals and tend a large garden. It can mean that for some, but for most it means learning how to take care of yourself.
Downsize – We took a good look at our house…we had more of a house than we needed or could afford? Our house in town was 2500 sq. ft. and cost a small fortune to heat and cool let alone the taxes we paid each year.. We have downsized to a 1400 sq. ft. house and saved over $800 a month just in taxes, insurance and mortgage payments.
Debt reduction – This was top on our list. Like every other family in America, we were caught in the vicious circle of debt. When we made the choice to live a more simplistic life, we knew that our first plan of attack was to deal with our outstanding debt.
Use only one phone service…choose land line or cell phone we didn’t need both.
Buying out of season fruits and vegetables is very costly. We plan our menus around what is fresh and in-season.
Replace light bulbs with energy-saving ones.
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