As young newlyweds, Jill Winger and her husband asked themselves one question that forever changed their lives: “Why do we have to do it like everyone else?” They set out on a quest for the answer, one path leading them to impulse-buy a neglected farmstead 40 miles away from the nearest grocery store. Little did they know that an old homestead would create such a vast shift in the trajectory of their lives. They were now pursuing a path of homesteading. Jill is the founder of The Prairie Homestead, a cornerstone of the modern homesteading movement since 2010. She is passionate about teaching old-fashioned skills, and encouraging a more thoughtful, time-honored approach to modern life. Today Jill discusses how to begin homesteading with a small amount of land, how culture romanticizes chores and chickens, how she relaxes with so much daily responsibility and more…  ------------------------------- Links Discussed in This Episode Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityDiane's Resource: Mel Robbins Podcast: Feel Like Giving Up…Podcast Episode: The Daily Stoic (Episode How Country Living Can Improve Your Life)Podcast: Sustainable Dish podcastBeneficial Resource: Can’t Stop Talking About: Beef Tallow (Toups and Co)Connect with Jill:WebsiteInstagramCookbook: The Prairie Homestead CookbookPodcast: Old Fashioned on Purpose Show Notes for EP263: Old Fashioned on Purpose Enjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.  Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity Questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you enjoyed today’s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Armoire | Right now my listeners can give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off their first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/Minimalist.Earth Breeze | Minimalist Mom listeners can subscribe and save 40%! Go to earthbreeze.com/minimalist to get started! Stokke | You can use promo code: RegisterWithStokke at checkout for a free cushion with any high chair purchase. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands