Location: IL In her words: "Lately I am frequently reminded of Julie Andrews (as Maria Von Trapp) saying “When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.” I’m grateful for this opportunity to learn an important lesson: do not focus so hard on the closed door...

Meet Deborah Niemann-Boehle of Thrifty Homesteader. Location: IL In her words: "What I have learned so far is that the line between wants and needs had become blurry in my life. The current reality has made me realize that I have everything I need -- a lovely home,...