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The Homemade Housewife: The last book you will ever need on homemaking and frugal living Kindle Edition

by Kate Singh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 480 ratings
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Revised and Updated. What if you had a friend that had all sorts of advice on homemaking, budgeting, being frugal but wanting for nothing and homeschooling? What if this friend could show you how to create a household budget from A to Z that would cut your bills in half...or almost? She could give you some advice on Urban farming with super easy ways to compost and how to travel, have the guest stay over, throw all sorts of parties and really celebrate the holidays on pennies. She would even show you how to decorate a home from garage sales and dress well from thrift stores. Then she had all these recipes for scratch cooking, household cleaners, and even homemade cosmetics! She could even help you with the children and create free home based playgrounds, homeschools, and great nutrition, safety proofing the house, and making emergency kits. Wow, what a handy friend! Well, she's right here. This is a homemaker that knows her stuff and wants to help you live a wonderful lifestyle in a sustainable and inexpensive way. No matter what budget you are working with, a military salary, fixed income, disability, one income family...there is so much advice here. Even the frugal veteran might pick up a thing or two. There is even advice for getting out of debt and building a savings fast and ideas on making some money from home. How about buying a home and fixing it up on a budget? She has done it all and raised a family on one small income and managed to keep her homemaking position for years. Let her share all this good stuff with you.
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    190 pages
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  4. Publication date
    May 2, 2017
  5. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  6. Grade level
    12 and up
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071HF9C9M
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5173 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 480 ratings

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Kate Singh

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Kate Singh lives in a charming forest town with her family and spends her days cooking, gardening, and writing. Brew up a pot of coffee and come visit her channel on YouTube: Coffee With Kate.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Options Easily Laid Out
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
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Kate Singh has lots of ideas (likely tried and true for her) around homemaking and penny pinching. Some things are thrown out that are more than a little fringe and granola that the reader should exercise caution and get another opinion and do research before implementing (e.g. babies and cornstarch).

However, K. Singh reiterates her points multiple times and establishes lists by category to male home making (centered around saving money) achievable for all.
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Dani
4.0 out of 5 stars Love ya Kate,
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
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Encourage & Inspire real boss women to step into our rightful roles as home makers & home keepers 100% BOSS BABE we appreciate you & your blog.
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Nic
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoy her books!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
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As a long time wife, mom, homemaker, and work outside the home woman, I have used many of these tips over the years. Even now as retirees we are still frugal about the way we live.
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Elyse Welles
3.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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If you know you have a problem spending money, or like you don't know where it goes, this is definitely the book for you. If you are already a really frugal person, You will do more than she suggests most likely. For example, she doesn't make her own laundry detergent, sew, or use coupons. But this book is a great resource if you find that you can't save money no matter what you try, or that you think you are sort frugal but could be better, this book is definitely good for you!
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Meg Ashfield
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the modern homemaker
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
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I tend to look through the free books on kindle and grab what looks interesting. If you do this, you know that these books tend to be hit or miss and are usually only free for a very short time. I took my chances on this book. It was a total hit for me! She went through things that everyone can use. Looking to size down the items in your home? She's got you covered. Looking for some DIY cleaning options to cut costs? She has you covered. Looking for ways to budget, meal plan, etc? She has you covered. This is a book that is a must have for any homemaker!!! I also want add two more key points. I am a tutor and homeschool teacher. I work with homeschool co-ops and one of the things we focus on is home economics, something that is overlooked in today's modern school system. This book will now be one of my go to home economics texts for upcoming juniors and seniors. The second key point? I loved the book so much I WILL be buying it in paperback.
3 people found this helpful
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flowergirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Time and money well spent.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018
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Someone mentioned that she comes off as arrogant and indispensable to her husband. Initially, I got that impression, too. This book really started to impress me quick, though. Yes, there is the usual take a vacation to the ocean and crash with friends to save money, but when you start giving it a chance she has some great ideas. Simple, wholesome foods. Looking out for the people you love most instead of finding satisfaction in the outside world. Finding fun and creative ways to make your yard and garden a retreat. How financial stress is killing your marriage and family relationships. Why do we need a 4500 Sq ft home for a family of four? As a mother who is almost a empty nester, I found this book both thought provoking and bittersweet. She gave me a incredible desire to simplify and organize my own life. I really have to hand it to this lady. It's about so much more than money saving tips, it's about enjoying life and loved ones without running yourself and family broke.
38 people found this helpful
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Beverly Treadway
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017
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I bought several of Kate's books on frugal living. While it's all great information, and I enjoy her writing style, in the books I bought, a lot of the information was repeated verbatim. They all have a little extra, too, but you could probably get by with just purchasing one of the books. She has good solid advice. And she weaves a life-story, which is enjoyable. I was amazed at her ability to live well on a budget in Northern California with a family of 4 (plus one extra, a woman she cares for who lives with them). I like her "never quit" attitude. She just looks for different ways to get things done.
14 people found this helpful
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Ashley Gilbert
5.0 out of 5 stars The Author Writes Like She is a Wise Friend
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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I absolutely love this book, the author, and her love for coffee! We have very similar lives so I feel as if I'm walking a bit in her shoes. Our family is living on one income and are trying to save money for a home.
The author has some great ideas to save money while also including stories about how her family lived and how she made itsometimes it's nice to know you're not alone and your struggles and that somebody went before you and made it work. I love the way she writes, too. She rise as if she's giving you advice from an old friend standpoint. It was a pretty quick read while being very enjoyable!
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Kat
2.0 out of 5 stars Enttäuschung
Reviewed in Germany on March 31, 2021
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Das Buch hat eine sehr billige Aufmachung und es stehen nicht wirklich wichtige Dinge drin. Also es gibt weitaus besser Bücher für das Thema
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Carolyn Gardner
3.0 out of 5 stars A decent book if you're new to homemaking
Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2017
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Good tidbits of information, not as much as I had hoped but the author writes with a conversational style of writing which makes it enjoyable to read. It is also a bit repetitious when it comes to "have fun," a decent book if you are new to the whole stay at home housewife or mother role.
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sassylou
5.0 out of 5 stars All homemakers need this! A very enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2017
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I really enjoyed reading this. The book is full of tips and ideas to make raising your family the joyful blessing it should be! Although I wouldn't use all suggestions, it's brilliant to see how others live and a great tool to gear you up for being the best homemaker you can be! I will read this again as it really helped motivate me. Thanks for a great read :)
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Varsh R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read book
Reviewed in India on April 26, 2018
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First time I finished a book related to home management in two days
It's that exciting.
Great tips and tricks
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Allyssa
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!
Reviewed in Australia on August 25, 2019
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I really enjoy Kate's writings anyway but I especially love that she has included recipes for various things, food and non-food. Full of great information and tips, even though I personally dont need the baby and child sections, theres plenty of new ideas for me to implement in my home.
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