Gardening, Affordable Garden hacks and planning a garden you’re proud of.

My idea of homesteading came from the desire to learn to grow a garden. From there, I learned to grow vegetables and continue to add in more “homestead-y” projects as money and time allows. Buying from the local farmers market or taking a weekend trip to the country side and visiting the farm, may just be the ticket you need to get inspired to implement what it is you home to learn and grow as a homesteader. No matter your location, you can homestead where you are - it just may look a little different than what you had in mind. Prioritize what it is you want to focus on and look for creative ways to start it.

In this episode, I open up a little bit about my personal health journey and how I finally arrived at utilizing natural bath & body care products. I also share things you may want to consider for going more natural in this area, as well as resources to help you along the way. Thehopewellhomestead.com (resources) look for my natural bath and body products eBook. Also visit EWG.org, download the app ThinkDirty or make your own report to see how your everyday personal care products rate against better options. Find me on Instagram @The.HopewellHomestead

In this episode, I share my personal conviction and theme for this year. Calling myself back to the basics in the way I live and do daily life. My inspiration is to live more and worry less, and in line with Gods will for my life. Our journeys all look differently but we can always care out moments in our day to uncomplicate our lives. I hope you will consider joining me!

Winter can be a season of slowing down and cozying up. I find it hard to be productive during this season and thought to share a few things I’ll be working on this season. What are you up to? Let me know over on Instagram.

Roxanne from the Happy Holistic Homestead on Instagram, shares her experience of motherhood through the seasons, homesteading and homeschooling.

In this episode, my friend Katelyn shares her love and knowledge of making a sourdough starter. She gives great information on things one may want to consider before getting started with sourdough. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do!

In this interview, Brianna shares her heart for making Homemaking special. She also shares the behind the scenes of how she sources her bespoke handmade products and gives us insight into how to be a conscious consumer and homemaker. Be sure to check her out on Instagram @backtoourrootsliving as well as her shop www.backtoourrootsmarket.com

Homesteading is so much more than animals and growing vegetables. Homesteading is a spirit. It’s being a good steward with what we are blessed with. It’s spending money wisely and stretching a dollar. I have enjoyed the challenge of re-using things in my home and trying to look at things differently to see how I could potentially reuse that “thing”. I hope this episode inspires you to cultivate the spirit of homesteading where ever you are.

When I first became a keeper of chickens, I made 3 mistakes that could have easily been avoided. Don’t be me! Learn from my mistakes. Also, if you are thinking you may want to keep chickens but are not sure if your current location is ideal, give this episode a listen!