Bargain Tile Treasure: My $27 White Mosaic Find in Clarksville, TN Sometimes the universe just drops a deal in your lap when you least expect…
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Welcome to Homestead Living at Sincere Scribbles, where we’re all about making the most out of what you’ve got—whether it’s a sprawling piece of land or a tiny backyard. With a hearty dose of Southern charm, a dash of modern country twang, and my no-nonsense, straight-shooting honesty, this is where we dive into everything from growing your own groceries to raising happy, healthy chickens.
If you’re ready to embrace sustainability and Southern Homestead Living, roll up your sleeves, and let’s start living life a little closer to the earth, you’re in the right spot. Let’s dig deep, plant roots (literally and figuratively), and create ourselves a homestead lifestyle that’s as fulfilling as it is practical.
Fake Friends and Empty Promises: Why I’m Done Counting on People
Fake Friends & Empty Promises: Why I’m Done Counting on People I’m just gonna say it — I’m done. Completely done with these fake-ass friends…
Continue Reading....Fermenting My First Homemade Sauerkraut: Unique Flavors at 6 Weeks
Fermenting My First Homemade Sauerkraut: Unique Flavors at 6 Weeks If you’ve ever wanted to try fermenting but felt a little intimidated, let me tell…
Continue Reading....Mosaic Tile Bargain at Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Dickson TN
Snagging a Mosaic Tile Deal at the Habitat Re-Store Sometimes the best finds come when you least expect them. I wasn’t even planning on hunting…
Continue Reading....Building My Scrap Wood Pile: Free Lumber Haul in Bruceton, TN
Building My Scrap Wood Pile — Why I’m Doing It Myself Out on the right side of my property, tucked between two medium-sized trees, there’s…
Continue Reading....Where to Get Free Lumber for Your Homestead (Save Money on Scrap Wood)
Where to Get Free Lumber for Your Homestead When you’re running a homestead, lumber is one of those things you never seem to have enough…
Continue Reading....Front Yard Frog Pond Sanctuary: Budget Build for Wildlife
My Front Yard Frog Pond Sanctuary When you live five minutes from the Tennessee River, you don’t have to go looking for wildlife — it…
Continue Reading....Mapping the Free Gold of Bulk Dump Season
Every neighborhood has its seasons, and if you pay attention, you’ll notice patterns. Spring clean-up days, college move-outs, estate sales — they all add up…
Continue Reading....Growing Food in Trash: Mushrooms, Microgreens & Worm Farms
Food prices keep climbing, but growing food doesn’t have to mean raised beds and acres of land. Sometimes, the best food grows right out of…
Continue Reading....Modern Bartering: How I Trade My Skills for Real Supplies
Cash is tight. That’s reality. But skills? Skills are everywhere — and they’re worth more than cash in the right hands. Modern bartering is alive…
Continue Reading....Where Factories Hide Their Freebies: End-of-Line Pickups Explained
End-of-Line Industry Pickups Factories are efficiency machines, but when things go wrong, waste piles up. Misprinted labels, dented cans, off-size packaging — all perfectly fine…
Continue Reading....Salvage on Steroids: How to Score Returns & Damaged Stock for Pennies
Here’s a secret the big stores don’t want you to know: they don’t trash all those returns and damaged goods. They pay companies to haul…
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