In episode 5 of Back to the Frontier season 1, the Hall family faced several financial and interpersonal challenges that shaped their journey on the homestead. The episode followed their efforts to recover from a costly auction and highlighted their attempt to generate income through homemade goods.Despite tension with the Loper family and a depleted budget, the Halls redirected their focus toward producing items for sale at the general store. Through cider, butter, pickles, and other goods, they worked to stabilize their finances and meet the conditions needed to “prove up” and secure their land certificate.The Hall family faces a financial setback and turns to homemade goods in the Back to the Frontier episode 5Conflict fallout and financial strain View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTension between the Halls and the Lopers began at the livestock auction when Jereme Hall won with a $10 bid. After the sale, Stacey Loper said they only intended to drive the price up, which upset the Halls and strained their relationship. Jereme reacted in a Back to the Frontier confessional, saying:"What they did was just wrong. Like, they said that they just wanted to run our money up. Where's the community in that?"Beyond social tension, the Halls were left with just $10.06 in savings. Lina Hall explained that she had already set aside $6 for the land certificate but expressed concern that they still needed money for their weekly supplies. Mia Hall also shared that they had spent a "lot of money" on livestock at the auction, which impacted their finances.Turning to production and entrepreneurshipHalls Family on Back to the Frontier (Image via Instagram/@magnolianetwork)Faced with limited resources, the family began preparing homemade goods to sell at the general store. Lina said:"We plan on making a lot of stuff so we can sell it to the store. And if we're able to get out of this, then we'll feel a big relief."The family focused on cider making, pickling, syrup production, and butter churning to prepare a wide range of goods. During this time, Lina took charge of organizing the family’s production efforts, stating in a Back to the Frontier confessional:"I want to be looked at around here as the business woman, right? That factory is now open. We're ready for business. We're ready to go. And everybody's going to know it very soon."They branded their goods under the name Outlaw Bandits.Selling at the general storeThe family brought their products to Mr. Gilbert at the general store, aiming to earn more than $2.95. In his Back to the Frontier confessional, Jereme shared his concern that some of their items might be rejected, which could prevent them from earning the amount they needed.Magnolia Network @magnolianetworkLINKChallenges arise as work increases on the frontier. Fortunately, there is always community and family to lean on! Watch #BackToTheFrontier Thursdays at 8p/7c on @HBOMax and #MagnoliaNetwork.Fortunately, Mr. Gilbert accepted most of their items. He bought two jars of sauerkraut for $0.20 and seven bottles of cider for $1.75, telling the family:"I love the Outlaw Bandits."Jet’s butter earned them $0.60, and other items such as pickles, sweet beets, syrup, and onions added more value. Mr. Gilbert informed them that their total had reached $3.25 and later confirmed they had reached four dollars. Lina explained that they had worked hard to bring only their best products to the store. Mr. Gilbert responded:"I'm so impressed with what you brought. It's going to be a good business relationship."By the end of the visit, the Halls had successfully earned $4, giving them some financial relief and the opportunity to stay on track with their frontier goals.Back to the Frontier is available to stream anytime on HBO Max.