Living below poverty is not failure — for me, it’s a deliberate choice rooted in faith, simple living, and staying debt-free. In this video, I share a deeply personal story about receiving criticism for the way I live and why I choose a life that many people don’t understand. From homesteading and frugal living to financial independence and intentional decisions, this journey has taught me that true wealth is not measured by possessions but by peace, purpose, and freedom from debt. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood for living simply, choosing faith over status, or prioritizing financial freedom over material comfort, this video is for you. I talk honestly about criticism, resilience, Christian values, and how simple living can lead to a more stable and meaningful life. On the Homestead Tessie channel, I share real-life experiences about debt-free living, saving money, homesteading lifestyle, self-sufficiency, and finding joy in a slower, more intentional way of life. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLomCDxaq30DQG-FLTIR0U1_Gs6aD3gGl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVj-NX0Zdfw Mushroom Lamp Cordless Lamp Table Lamp https://amzn.to/44UQw0t HYOOLA Liquid Paraffin Lamp Oil - Clear Smokeless, Odorless, Ultra Clean Burning Fuel for Indoor and Outdoor Use - Highest Purity Available https://amzn.to/3LxGnQJ 🦉 1 Gallon Paraffin Lamp Oil https://amzn.to/3Ysd5pB 📚Amish Off Grid Survival Guide: 90 DAYS to Simple Living with Old-World Wisdom https://amzn.to/41XDHka 31 Days of Living Well and Spending Zero https://amzn.to/3M3LBDN A Homemade Education: A Mother's Guide to Slow, Simple, & Seasonal Homeschooling https://amzn.to/4omBVS6 Dry Mix Recipe Book: 101 DIY Pantry https://amzn.to/48Md2ea The Ultimate Dry Mix Pantry Cookbook: 150+ Easy, Budget-Friendly Homemade Recipes for Quick Meals https://amzn.to/4aW4SRM The Essential Homemade Pantry Cookbook https://amzn.to/4p2K6UK Pioneer Cookbook: Wilderness Recipes https://amzn.to/48Ct2zg Twice upon a Dinner Time: Freezer to Slow Cooker https://amzn.to/49D4IhH Possum Living: How to Live Well without a Job https://amzn.to/4pvpLHx 📚Almost Amish https://amzn.to/4pqDMr4 📚The Homestead Winter Pantry: Sustainable and Budget-Friendly Recipes to Prep, Preserve, and Store Food Year Round https://amzn.to/45lBxNE ✨SHOPPE✨ Women's Pinafore Square Apron https://amzn.to/3zef08a love this new kind of apron you can find here! https://amzn.to/46Si0SM Love these aprons too https://amzn.to/3TG6ZAF 🦉 Cotton Flat Wick 6 Foot Roll https://amzn.to/3Ra7ykY 🦊Oil Lamp Lamplight 12-inch Chamber Oil Lamp https://amzn.to/4fbU5Tk 🏪 CHECK OUT MY NEW AMAZON STORE 🦊✨🌿Homestead Tessie's AMAZON SHOP: https://www.amazon.com/shop/homesteadtessie Homestead Tessie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com 🦊WE ONLY GET CREDIT IF YOU USE THE LINKS ABOVE AND WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR SUPPORTING OUR WORK =) 📬 Contact Us: homesteadtessie@gmail.com 🌻SIMPLY EARTH Low-Cost Essential Oils Found Here http://bit.ly/3WZCMv5

Watch on YouTube