This is HOW we QUIT our jobs to homestead full-time...

So many people ask us HOW we quit our jobs to homestead full-time. We don't have jobs off of the farm. Our homestead is our business. We are self-employed. We share with you the plan we followed to become debt-free, full-time, self-employed homesteaders.

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Living Traditions Homestead is all about living a simple and sustainable way of life. We believe the world has gotten too “busy” and that people are missing out on many of the true blessings this world has to offer. We started as a small urban homestead in Gilbert, AZ and after the city grew up around us, decided it was time leave corporate America and take a big leap of faith by moving our family to the Missouri Ozarks.

We put out 5 new videos every week! Tuesday through Saturday. We hope you will become part of our homestead family by subscribing to our channel and watching as we transition from city dwellers to full time homesteaders!

[jlrbhj]

This should be shown in middle school classes all over the country.

[erinb.]

I really like how you two work as a team and family unit to do this. Married couples don't tend to do the team work like that nowadays and it bonds them together so much better. You really are blessed.

[orscrub]

wow! you thought it out really well! instead of telling us about it you should write a book! another source of income!!

[familycantu]

Behind a great man there's a great woman

[ecocentrichomestead]

"Live like nobody else" "Buy only what we need"
Yes, we only need enough for health and comfort. What we need for that is only a small fraction of what corporate America tells us we need.

[fayejones]

I'm 70 and there is no way I could do this but I enjoy your videos. You both have wonderful personalities. I always had a small vegetable garden and love my flowers. I have disabilities now that prevent me from this way of life. Therefore I watch you two and enjoy your life along with you.

[moonbeamer]

You might think about doing seminars on this topic. People need to these things. Very valuable.💕

[Livingmydreammm]

Having a warm shelter. A warm bed. Food and LOVE. All you need❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[barbaramalloy]

I have followed Dave Ramsey for 6 years. I guess I should begin at the beginning. My husband died and for a couple years I shut down. That was 6 years ago. My children saw how I was failing and my budget was nonexistent. So my son took over my money. At first I didn’t like it as I felt like a failure, as time went on I realize it was a good thing. My son put me on a budget that Dave Ramsey had set up and I have followed Mr. Ramsey now for 6 years. It’s Ben a breath of fresh air to be debt free. I love watching you, I’m unable to do what you all do as I m a senior lady but I grew up on a farm and loved it. Thanks guys for sharing!

[conniemoyer]

Absolutely love you not just married your best friends and value what the other says. You guys aren’t just a excellent example of what a marriage is supposed to be but what a family is. That is what most people today is missing, it’s truly refreshing to watch your family. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to be apart of your family.

[cherylmatthews]

My husband and I just paid our house off just the other day. So exciting. And we have been buying grocery’s once a month for years. It’s funny when you go to the store and someone says something like why all the grocery’s and we tell them we only buy once a month or less. Their face expression is priceless.
I hate shopping anyway, But there’s other items you need besides food so you still have to shop some.
Thanks for sharing and have a bless day.

[docdew]

I paid off my 30 year mortgage in 8 years and 3 months. Took in some friends and charged them rent. Worked any over time that was offered. Love seeing someone who thought live me. Making those triple payments was addicting. I actually looked forward to the bill. Paid off in 1998. Love my home will stay here.

[JoshuaSmithHomesteader]

My family has been at homesteading for about 7 years. We are your age, and although we rent a 15 acre home with a creek. We are as close to dept free as we can afford. Renting has it perks over owning, and we happen to be in a situation were the home is basically ours to do what we wish. The rent is capped at a very low price. I would say 70 percent under the norm these days. We don't have an overhead to worry about for home repairs. I work for myself doing renovations, which has it's perks. I do not work full time and the schedule is mine to make up that reflects around my homestead. I also bonus a lot of free items from jobs that otherwise would cost mega dollars and require me to work more to earn that dollar.

 It is a fine balance, that I have found, I don't chase the dollar, my time is spent living and not just giving. Our homestead grows more and more every year. We feed ourselves from our land for the entire year. Frugal is one word to describe it. I like to use the word smarter. So even though I do rent and still work. The rent is very low and the work is when I want it to be for what ever period of time I choose it to be.

From maple syrup and apple cider to pork, chicken and homemade spices, we take a little extra from each little harvest. Sell, barter or trade it, and put that towards the next item. Circling the money forward until eventually there is no out of pocket cost. Just the same money going around and around.
Life is what you make it, I am glad to see you two have made it your own. Cheers from the North!

[gardenlife]

My husband and I do not have the "stomach" to raise our own meat. We try to support local and organic meat farms. We do raise our own veggies, herbs, garlic and onions. You are an inspiration to people who want to live naturally and healthy!

[muddyacres]

Dave Ramsey!! Wealth of info (!). Thank you both. Bless you all.

[tomwyant]

My wife and I, along with our two children, also followed the Dave Ramsey plan (FPU) and became debt-free 12 years ago. In 362 days from the day of our first FPU class, just three days short of one year, we became completely debt-free including our home. Dave is telling the truth when he says, "Live like no one else so later you can live like no one else." The Debt Snowball is the genius of his plan. It works! Congratulations on your success!

[mountainsidefarm]

I may not comment everyday but I AM here and I look forward to your videos!! You two are so awesome!! I’m in my mid 50’s and while getting a late start I’m am so excited and dedicated to debt free and a small homestead. Thank you for this video!!

[jeaniepartridge]

Being debt free is the best feeling my husband and I did it 30 years ago and can live retired not wealthy but without worries.

[ouch]

I am still part part part-time homesteading. Lol Still working 50 hours a week job, but paying debt off, and we have a small "learning" garden plus a couple of hens. You both are so motivating, thank you for that extra push we all needed today.

[kathleenbaron]

Greetings from Israel! We return to the states this summer! Your video was very motivational, no matter what your plans are, it is best to have a plan to work toward together! Thank you for all of your hard work!