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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. In the past few years, another trend, root cellaring, has re-surfaced. A traditional root cellar is an underground pit or room, typically covered or surrounded by earth used to store food. Benefits of using root cellars.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. He’s incredibly handy and does woodworking as a hobby. Here’s Beth: 1.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

Tell us about yourself. What are your hobbies? I am used to moving a lot! The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. That observation brought back the flood of stories she and my grandfather told about coming to the US from Cuba with no money and starting over in their late 30s.

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Meet Stacy. She and her husband paid off $20,000 in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? We ended up using my remaining collage savings to pay that off. I was raised debt-free and Barry was introduced to a debt-free lifestyle from his grandmother and aunt. Unless you’re cheapo like us, then quitting Starbucks is permanent.

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