Recycle, repurpose, reuse!! My DH and I both try to reuse everything we can. I am always looking for ways to repurpose things. It becomes a habit. We both drive old vehicles and do our own repairs at home.
We buy used clothing and shop yard sales and thrift stores. Most of our furniture was used. I have reupholstered chairs and sofas, make my own curtains and drapes. I can paint and wallpaper, do home repairs, finish drywall and use power tools. I put skylights in our house and an exaust fan in the attic. I have never been afraid to tackle any job.
Now that I'm getting older, I've had to slow down on some things I used to do. I am happy to say we own our home and are debt free. It's a good feeling.
Our current project is building a large greenhouse and raised beds. We are planning to get chickens again when the weather warms up some. I can and make jams and jellies. I make my own biscuits and cornbread. We buy bread from the bread store. :D