I was trained as a piano teacher, but used most of my time to homeschool my seven children. I finished teaching my youngest child in 2023 and am currently teaching the high-school science curriculum for several homeschooling families. Part of my journey involved learning how to manage growing most of the berries and vegetables our family needed with my children to help keep our costs down. With 9 people to feed, clothe and educate, my husband and I pooled our energy and ideas together to creatively reach our goals of providing education, nutrition and opportunities for our children. I am excited to share things I learned from my journey that helped me live frugally and make the most of my resources.