Welcome Back — I’m Blogging Again!
So as you can see, it’s been a while since I’ve written. Life has a way of getting in the way sometimes. But recently, I’ve been encouraged to start my blog up again. After thinking it over, I’ve decided to make a little time and work on doing just that.
At this point, I’m not putting myself or this blog into a box. I’ve always lived outside the box. When I wanted to raise animals and grow the majority of our own food, everyone told me I couldn’t do it — but we did. Maybe not as much as we could have, but we did it. And I’m going to do this too.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog is going to be a mix of things:
A lot of what we need to do isn’t necessarily new — it’s just that we may need to approach things differently now.
In the past, if we wanted extra income, we’d pick up side gigs: woodworking, welding, cleaning houses on the weekends, or babysitting for a neighbor. Those skills are still valuable, and if you have them, use them. But today, we also have new ways to work entirely from home, whether you’re entry-level or someone earning six figures a year. I’ll be sharing those newer opportunities too.
Make Money, Save Money
I’ll be writing about ways to make money by saving money. I believe it was Benjamin Franklin who said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” And he was right.
You’ll get a glimpse into how I save and make money on a daily, weekly, and yearly basis. And no — buying in bulk isn’t hoarding. That myth spread during COVID when people panicked. I was raised to leave a little for others, but if it’s the last day of a sale and your family needs it, it’s okay to pick up what you’ll use.
Work-from-Home Ideas and Job Stacking
I’ll be sharing listings for places where you can work remotely, either as a 1099 contractor or a W-2 employee. Keep in mind, people’s experiences differ with these companies. Every supervisor has a different personality, so it’s good to stay open-minded.
I’ll also cover ways to expand your education at little to no cost and how to stack side jobs wisely. Now, let me be clear — I don’t advocate working multiple jobs at the exact same time while you’re on company clocks. You can’t give good service that way. I personally have three or four gigs when it’s not tax season, but I stagger them on different days or times.
Put Yourself First
And here’s a reminder you’ll hear from me often: take care of yourself first.
You can’t take care of your family or give your best to your work if you’re running on empty. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to schedule the important stuff first — family, health, and personal time — and then schedule your work around those things. We have more flexibility now than ever before, and it’s time we started using it.
Gardening, Meal Prep, and More
I’ll be sharing gardening tips, too. The way I garden may not work for you, and that’s okay. Soil, weather, and growing conditions vary — sometimes even within the same town. Take what works for you, and share your own tips in the comments to help others.
I’ll also talk about meal prepping — not necessarily cooking every meal for the week, but small things like chopping veggies ahead of time or marinating meat to save yourself time later. Little steps make a big difference.
And There’s More to Come
I have so many other things I want to discuss here. From personal experiences and reflections to practical skills and resources for modern living, there’s a lot on my heart and mind that I want to share. Some topics will be lighthearted, others more serious — but all of it will be real, useful, and from my own journey.
If there’s anything you’d like me to write about, drop a comment below. I’d love to hear your ideas!
YouTube Channel Revamp
And finally — I’m planning to revamp my YouTube channel. It won’t just be me this time; I’ll have guest speakers too. That project’s been in the works for about a month and a half. I move slow sometimes, but it’s coming.
Thanks for being here — I’m looking forward to this next chapter. Stay tuned!
