
Life of a Homesteader
A rewarding, self-sufficient lifestyle reminiscent of days gone by…
What You Will Find Here…

Ways to plant and grow based on your area and preserve your crops.

Tips, tricks and recipes for leading a simpler, healthier, holistic lifestyle.

Funny stories, advice from homestead experts, anecdotes, products and more.

Why You’ll Love It Here…
There has never been a better time to consider the homesteading lifestyle. I will walk you through the process of getting started – step by step. Even if you are a beginner. Even if you only have a small area to work with. I’ll share my experiences – good and bad – and hopefully give you some humor along the way. The world is a mess – inflation is at a record high, supply chains are being disrupted – meaning feeding you and your family may become more difficult and more expensive. Come on inside and see how you can lead a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
I’ve Found My Niche
I sit here this morning with my coffee and my new fur baby, Coco, and I’m inspired to share with you a brutally honest realization I’ve come to about myself. This is new territory for me so please bear with me as I give you a brief backstory. I’ve always considered myself a “student” of…
It’s Not Always Easy
Homesteading is a very rewarding lifestyle. I will never change my mind about that. But one thing I will remind you as you start on your journey, it will not always be easy. I’m not just talking about the work that is involved with starting and successfully running your homestead. I’m also talking about the…
Bye-Bye Black Thumb…
So here I am, not quite a month into my new lifestyle and the things I’m learning and applying are so exciting to me. My kids will tell you that throughout their lives I was known to have a black – not brown, not light-green – black thumb. Our home was where luscious, beautiful plants…