5 Thrifty Tips From a Seasoned Homesteader

After 25 years as a homesteader, RuthAnn Zimmerman knows how to make good things last.

RuthAnn Zimmerman has found joy in simplicity and self-reliance. Courtesy of RuthAnn Zimmerman

What does it mean to be thrifty?

The Cambridge Dictionary defines thrift as “the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste.” RuthAnn Zimmerman, blogger, YouTuber, and author of the upcoming book “The Heart of the Homestead,” matches this definition almost perfectly. Almost.