home grown veggies are preferable to produce "on sale." We have no idea what is actually in our produce any more, and considering the wax and GMO, we really have no idea how old it is. Consider the produce in a farmer's market. It doesn't have the "staying power" found in the produce aisle.
I've discovered some great news for those in the suburbs. Many residential areas now allow a few hens. I'm not sure how "free range" these hens are allowed to be, but there are some really cute "city chicken coups" for sale and even if total free range is not possible, you can know they are not living in a 1 foot square box and you can choose what to feed them.
Crafting and improvising is also a great part of this lifestyle. Beach umbrellas are a great idea for staking out a goat in an area that needs "weeds whacked!" Not only were the goats thrilled with their special treat, but I didn't use any gas or have fuel emissions using a weed whacker. And, unlike a weed-whacker, at the end of the day, I enjoyed the ultimate in recycled "green." A weed-whacker doesn't give milk. More sustainable, perpetual savings. With a few hens and a goat, I can walk right on past the dairy section. Just in grocery savings alone, that's over $10.00 a week, add to the fact I'm enjoying free range organic eggs, raw goat's milk, and feta cheese, that ups the savings from $10.00 a week to organic and gourmet specialties in the neighborhood of $25.00 dollars a week. Truth be told, I wouldn't spend that for the "extras" but instead I enjoy the extras for what would amount to $1.50 a week in feed for 4-6 hens and goats just graze through most of the year.
Hens and goats enjoy the garden extras, like tops off the root vegetables and seeds and peelings. Win/Win for All!
Saving money is great, but I believe even greater stewardship is investing in sustainable resources that are perpetual. Keep in mind, though, when it comes to investing, some saving and planning is essential to be ready when the opportunity is presented.
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