In this episode I talk about how to make your dreams a reality. Many will quit the homesteading life because they become frustrated and do not have the necessary information to achieve living a sustainable homesteading life.  I want to share with you how we problem solve projects and goals to accomplish what we need in order to continue living a sustainable life. In detail I talk about: Find the workaround for projects which will hinder your ability to live sustainably. Determine if it...

I like to believe that our 7 children have learned something from us over the years. In truth, I pray that out of the 7 at least 2 will seek to live the life we do. However, each child is their own person and their dreams may not always align with ours.  There are two types of homesteading kids: Ones that are born into this life Children who are brought into this life Today's podcast covers the latter of the two, the kids who were uprooted from everything they know and brought on this...

He's back! My husband has joined me for another episode, and this time we're talking about whether we can survive the zombie apocalypse or not. Through all the joking, we did cover a few good points, but with him, you never know whether you're going to laugh your way through the episode or learn something.  I promise, once he get's his feet wet a bit more we'll talk more on living a sustainable life with your spouse. So for now, enjoy this very candid conversation about surviving the...

Let me preface this with, what a humbling experience it was. Six days of no electricity or water teaches you a valuable lesson, you're not as prepared as you thought you were. In this episode I talk about the overall experience as well as, what I could live without and what I must have on hand.  Would I live off-grid full time? I'm still wondering this myself. *please note, this original episode was accidently deleted  Discover more about our homesteading journey on my website -...

Off grid living isn't for everyone. No way, no how. However, if you are prepared you can survive days, even weeks off grid when a minor natural disaster occurs.  Due to a horrible windstorm we were recently forced to live off grid for 6 days. The windstorm left us with 3 fallen Hemlocks, a power pole snapped in half, no running water, no electricity, and stranded on the mountainside.  In this episode I talk about the experience of living traditionally for 6 days and the work which goes into...

I am so very thrilled to announce that Justin, my husband, joined me on this podcast episode! And also that I ordered a new mic because this one stinks. For this episode I wanted to give you a view of how he and I work together, and what it looks like behind the scene. He's a great man with a lot of heart, and I am so very glad you get to meet him.  We spent 30 minutes talking about working together, his perspectives, goals, and how difficult and rewarding it can be to homestead on top of...

For the past 5 years I have created a personal mission statement for myself. This has allowed me to remain on task for what I seek to accomplish throughout the year. A mission statement is designed to keep you focused or refocus yourself when things become hectic, and trust me, it's going to happen.  In this episode I share with to you why I began creating a personal mission statement verses a family or property one. I am also sharing with you what my 2021 mission statement covers. You won't...

We seek to live a traditional life in a modern world, which can make it VERY difficult. Many seek to hold onto appliances and items because it brings them convenience, and that is okay. However, if you had to downsize your home or live off grid, would you really be okay with letting these items go?  This episode stemmed from an Instagram post about not owning a dishwasher. I quickly discovered there were three type of people when it comes to getting dishes cleaned: the handwasher who...

A quick end of the summer recap covering the garden, preserving, livestock care, and property maintenance. It is an never ending process, but let's talk about this. From here we head into a very sensitive topic for many, seasonal depression. I am working on getting through this late fall and winter season with a lot more ease. Join me in learning what I am doing to make changes within our small farmhouse to get me through this season.  Also discussed in this episode: Planting Garlic -...

It is the end of the summer and soon enough you'll have green tomatoes available. If you're anything like me, you'll may have a quite a bit to processes and preserve. In this episode I talk all about the difference between green to red tomatoes and methods for preserving them.   acidity level the correct way to preserve them options on how to preserve them Canning recipes:  Canning Green Tomato Slices 50+ Green Tomato Recipes Heirloom Tomato Pie Coming soon to the website -...

The romantic portager or farmhouse kitchen garden is on the mind of many homesteaders lately. This garden space is often found close to the home (actually, right outside the kitchen) and has a layout much different than the main or market garden. Well, unless you're like me and your main garden is very similar to the portager. In this podcast I talk about what makes up a kitchen garden and how extremely easy it is to design one to fit your space. I may have been a bit pushy in encouraging you...

A well stocked pantry will have 6 months worth of pantry staples at any given time. This does not cover what we preserve from the garden, but instead non-perishables which are regularly purchased from the market. Is your pantry successfully stocked for a pandemic, unemployment, or natural disaster? If not, I talk about the basics every pantry should have, AND how to substitute the items which are sold out. For example, what can be substituted for cooking oil? What produce stores best...

Many homesteads do not thrive due to procrastination. Let me give you a hint as to what I am referring talking about:  Garden Preserving Raising livestock Projects Home  Come discover the 5 tasks which causes homesteaders to feel overwhelmed, learn tips as to how to resolve the issues, and how to get on track to being a successful homesteading family! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast:...

In truth, there are more than the 5 tips mentioned here in order to live simply. However, the 5 tips I talk about make-up the mission statement for our homestead. For those who have additional tips feel free to share them in the comments!  Reduce your footprint Food Ownership Go Green As suggested, here are additional items to help you in the journey to living a simpler life. No Knead Bread (perfect for kids) Homemade Laundry Soap  DIY Clothesline My Book - The Farm Girl's...

I'm not sure whether May was a successful month around the property, or not. What I do know is that we've got our work cut out for us in June and I'm ready to get started! Here's to hoping the weather holds, the new pond in the middle of the yard is taken care of, and the kitchen garden is done by the end of the month...AMEN!  If you are not challenging yourself to set goals for the month do so. What better way to keep focus on achieving what is needed on the property?  As mentioned in this...

The homesteading community is growing by leaps and bounds, but it needs more leaders. More contributors. More individuals who seek to bring others into the life we live. Homesteading leaders come from all walks of life, the suburbs, small homesteads, large farms. You do not need a platform to be the leaders. You need to have passion about the life you live. In this podcast I cover how to organically draw people into the lives we live. Also, I've included a challenge for each one of you. Take...

Sustainable homesteaders are different than most. We have emotions which often can't be tamed. They are raw, and they are there.  The miracle of life should never be taken for granted. The individuals who view our lives often find it difficult to understand how we can value birth and the lives of our livestock just to consume it a few months later. Fair enough. Animals deserve being held, petted, talked to, cuddled with, be allowed to see the sun, stretch its legs, eat grass and bugs, and...

Tell me, are you a lone wolf in this homesteading world. I am not talking about being a lone wolf among friends and extended family, no not at all. What I am talking about is, do you and your spouse run as a pack or are you a lone wolf?  I may touch a few nerves on this particular topic, but I think you'll have a better understand once I share whether I am a pack member or a lone wolf.  I talk about this topic with ease, simply because I have learned a lot about myself in the last 6...

I truly believe outsiders to the life we live consider us to have a romantic lifestyle. And maybe, just maybe it is our fault. We share beautiful photos of our gardens, livestock, home cooked meals and the items we've preserved. But, but, you and I know this life is far from being simple. It's work. Daily hard, labor intensive, work. And this work happens to rewards at the then of the day, for that I am thankful. In this episode I'm going to talk about the actual workload which goes into our...

In a perfect world all tasks at hand are completed in a timely manner. As a homesteader, this world does not exist, and that's okay! Homesteading often requires you go with the flow. Forgiving yourself for what doesn't get done and celebrating the tasks which do.  April was a good month for the property, take a listen to what's change, the accomplishments, and the plans for May.  I'm extremely excited for May to begin. I am the type of person who likes to see instant change. And boy, will...

Individuals who follow me on Instagram and Facebook have brought forth question about canning. In this episode I am going to answer your questions AND give you the confidence to move forward and process foods confidently!  Q&A is my absolute favorite part of public speaking. It not only teaches others, but it teaches me as well. I must ensure that what I am speaking on is current and good information. You guys also challenge me to think outside of the box, so for that, I thank...

Preserving the Spring harvest is made easy with multiple home food preservation methods. Learn how to preserve the garden's bounty by utilizing the following tools: hot water bath and steam canner pressure canner dehydrator fermenting freezing utilizing a vacuum sealer storing fresh and freeze drying In this episode I breakdown the best methods for preserving many spring vegetables. And as promised, here are a few of my favorite Spring preserving recipes: Smoke Kale Kraut ...

Selecting the best poultry breeds for your property is important. Learn which poultry breeds are best for your property size and location. Learn all about heritage, broiler breeds and everything in between.  If you're ready to incorporate poultry let's talk about the best (and most convenient) place to purchase poultry. Is it the feed store, a neighboring farm, or a hatchery?  Whether you're new to raising poultry or a seasoned keeper, you'll want to listen in on this...

The goal for many women, especially homesteading women, is to become a full-time homesteading housewife, or homesteading homemaker. However, in this day and age many homesteading women do not have this opportunity. Instead you will find many of us balancing home, children, and property responsibilities with a full-time job.  The dream to solely manage the property, family, and home is within reach. We as modern homesteading homemakers need to learn how to achieve this goal. How is it...