👋 Meet Dian

500,000+ social followers • 16+ years publishing • 1,500+ practical posts

Want to know who’s behind all these blogs? Here’s a quick video where I introduce myself and walk you through what I do across every site, all in one place.

🧍‍♀️ Long-time blogger, wife, and mom helping real families save money, cook fast, and make life easier.
That’s me 👇 – ready to help you simplify, save, and build something that works.

I’m Dian – and I help real people simplify their lives, take back control, and build something sustainable in the middle of the chaos.

Married over 30 years, 4 kids, 8 grandkids (and one on the way) – real life is why these tips are practical.

Whether you’re trying to:
✅ Save money at the grocery store
✅ Start a garden in your backyard
✅ Cut the sugar and eat better without going broke
✅ Declutter your home or your habits
✅ Launch that blog you’ve been “thinking about for years”…

I’ve got something that’ll help.

💼 What I Do

I run a network of blogs that reach over half a million readers with real-life tips for living smarter:

  • 🛒 GSFF – Save money, stretch your grocery budget, and get real tools to plan your finances
  • 🌿 Backyard Vegetable Gardener – Learn how to grow food, fix your soil, and build a self-reliant garden
  • 🧹 Living Life From Scratch – Clean simpler. Live lighter. Reset your home and habits without overwhelm
  • ✍️ Teaching You to Blog – Cut through the noise and actually start your blog the right way
  • 🥩 My Sugar-Free Journey (co-run with husband Aarn) – A low-carb lifestyle blog focused on eating well without sugar or gimmicks

Get Started Here with our Reader-Favorites

🎁 Reader Favorite: The Backup Gift Plan
Never get caught without a gift again. This quick guide is one of the most-clicked resources readers grab before the holiday rush.

👉 Get the free Backup Gift Plan

Liked by thousands of GSFF readers:

🌱 Reader Favorite: Seasonal Planting Calendar
Know exactly what to plant and when. This chart is a top download for readers getting their gardens started.

👉 Get our free Planting Calendar

Most gardeners then grab:

Want to see the full library of freebies and planners? Check out the Freebies & Products page.
From there you’ll also find a link to our full free printables library.

🎁 Grab a Freebie From Each Blog

Looking for your first step? Grab one of these reader favorites:

Here’s a starter pack based on what you’re looking for:

If you’re tired of the noise and just want real answers that actually help, you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re planting your first garden, cleaning up your budget, or finally starting that blog you’ve been thinking about for years – I’ve got something here that’ll make it easier.

📢 Want to Work With Me?

I love partnering with aligned brands and creators – especially in the blogging, home, frugal living, or self-sufficiency spaces.

Email me at Dian@DianFarmer.com

Let’s build something useful together.

Dian and Aarn smiling at a wedding reception
Aarn and me – 30+ years in, and he still makes me laugh (even when I don’t want to).