I must admit we have cable, but it would definitely be the first luxury to go in a pinch. We recently moved from an urban setting to a “top of a mountain in between small towns” home that is not very far from the nearest “legit” town. Loving finally being able to have a large garden. Year one went rather poorly. Learned some companion planting tips and did a bit better in year two. Growing lots of items that can be used in the dehydrator. Using estate sale small mason jars and dehydrated spices and herbs as gifts that keep costs minimal, but I know people are enjoying receiving them, because they beg for more when their jars get empty. We take advantage of people with free wood on Craigslist, and buy a lot of items at yard sales and estate sales. Our meat freezer is filled with items purchased in bulk when items go on super sale. Buy one extra canned meat and vegetable each week no matter what. I have a long way to go, but I feel my preps get better every week. Love giving car BOBs as Christmas gifts, and they have been used in many different capacities by the recipients. Always eat at home and use my husbands travel points he accumulates at work if we need hotel rooms. Not the best thrifty people, but always trying to get better.
