If you are listening to this you are likely a new homesteader or homestead dreamer. You are either in the beginning years or the dreaming years of your journey.

It seems homesteading has gained in popularity these past few years. It’s no surprise. Since 2020 people have been evaluating their quality of life and their health.

Sipping tea while sitting on your front porch overlooking the acres of land. Spending your days watching your chickens and goats enjoy the land you own and feeling very satisfied with all of the self-sufficiency skills you are learning in the process.

Having skills that make you feel less dependent on the grocery store because you know how to grow and raise your food.

These are the dreams many people are currently having. Well, in 2020 I realize my dream is to see more and more people live the homesteading lifestyle in the best way possible. This includes preventing bad starts and overwhelm.

On today’s episode, I’m going to revisit the how to start a homestead topic. In the first 5 episodes of this podcast I go in more depth by following the Homesteading for Beginner checklist I create. But I’ve recently updated so I thought I’d go through the checklist again with the updated version.

Mona's info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

I get the excitement and motivation that comes with the start of a new year. It's a fresh slate and a chance to set new goals and make positive changes. However, I also understand that it can be challenging to maintain that enthusiasm as the days go by. That's why it's important to approach goal-setting with a realistic mindset and create a plan that is achievable and sustainable in the long run. Remember to break down your goals into smaller, manageable tasks, and celebrate each milestone along the way to stay motivated throughout the year.

I have a process for planning and goal setting that has served me well over the years, and I think it can help you if you struggle to plan or maintain your enthusiasm throughout the year.

Planning and goal-setting process:

1. 1. Write down all goals
   2. Organize goals based on importance
      • Create separate lists for "Must-Have" and "Want-To-Have" goals
   3. Prioritize Must-Have goals
   4. Divide the year into four quarters
      • January through March (Quarter 1)
      • April through June (Quarter 2)
      • July through September (Quarter 3)
      • October through December (Quarter 4)
   5. Select 1-2 goals from the Must-Have list for each quarter
   6. Create a task list for each goal within the quarters
      • Include actionable daily, weekly, and monthly steps

Mona's info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

 

While I was planning for my homestead and business goals for 2024, the word "invest" came to mind. I've realized that I need to focus on investing my time, money, and energy into things that will propel my goals forward. This also means reducing or eliminating things that don't contribute to my goals.

I chose the word "invest" because it carries more weight. When we invest, we are intentional and expect a return on our investment.

So, for 2024, I choose to invest in:

• Organizing and automating my time to create more free time.
• Putting more energy into activities I love, such as spending time with friends and family, working with horses, and engaging in artistic pursuits.
• Using my money to grow my business and homesteading skills.
• Focusing on actions that make a significant impact instead of wasting time on trivial matters.

I'm sharing this with you to encourage you to think about how you can be intentional in the new year. Even if you don't choose a word of the year, find something that symbolizes your commitment to improving your life and getting closer to your goals.

If you're looking for a word of the year, feel free to use mine. For me, the word usually emerges as a pattern in my life. It may be something that is missing or something I know is necessary.

I hope your year is off to a great start. Below are some ways I can help you further. 

Mona's info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

In this episode, I’m sharing some of the things that are happening in my life right now and things I’ve gone through in the past that will shape how I move forward with my homesteading goals in 2024. Perhaps it will help you as well but at the very least you will get to hear what plans I have coming and how you can get involved.

Episodes mentioned in this episode:

Ep. 15: Letting Go of Your Timeline

Ep. 17 Make Thankfulness a Part of Your Journey

Ep. 36 How to Start Homesteading in 2023

Ep 49. & 50 the interview Melissa K. Norris on 9 Food Preservation Methods

Ep. 66, 67: interview with Jill Winger on Homesteading with Horses and you’ll understand more about my love for horses and how they got me into homesteading.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Homesteading for Beginners Checklist

101 Homestead Income Ideas List

Homestead Income Plan (HIP) Facebook group

Homestead Income Plan Shop page

PAID Homesteader Academy Waitlist

Waitlist for the Homestead Income Plan Weekly Accountability Meeting (HIP WAM)

I'll be back in January!! 

Your host,

Mona Weathers 

In this episode, we'll explore the fundamental principles of organic gardening and how they set it apart from conventional gardening methods. Jessica Gaige from the Organic Gardening for Beginners podcast shares her inspiring journey into the world of organic gardening and the reasons behind their commitment to this earth-friendly approach.

Discover the secrets of organic gardening as we delve into topics like soil health, pest and disease management, and the art of companion planting. We'll also address the age-old debate of organic gardening's cost-effectiveness compared to non-organic methods and uncover some surprising insights.

Gain valuable tips and insights on starting your own organic garden, even in limited spaces or urban environments.

Jessica's Info:   Podcast: Organic Gardening for Beginners (search Apple or Spotify)    Companion Planting Toolkit: https://homegrownfoodandflowers.ck.page/35b471accf   Website and blog: https://homegrownfoodandflowers.com/   Etsy shop with printable planners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/homegrownflowershop?ref=profile_header  

Mona's info:

Visit the Homestead Income Plan shop page: https://www.homesteadincomeplan.com/paid

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

When you think of the homesteading lifestyle is part of that picture you racing around trying to get all the stuff done on the farm? Or is it you have a pace that matches nature? A place where time is not your enemy and you have a more relaxed way about you.

Are you envisioning rest and calm or busyness and hurrying? If you are envisioning rest and calm then you must intentionally set up your life to create that.

Because the alternative is, you wish for rest and calm but you create busy and hurry n because you didn’t actually learn how to slow down.

Let’s stop creating busy and then blame busy for our business. How do we do that? By learning the skill of slowing down.

As homesteaders, we are creating a life close to nature. This is part of the appeal of this lifestyle for many people. Listen to episode 81 and hear more of my thoughts on this topic. 

If you love discount offers I encourage you to take a listen to this episode. This bundle is for you if you looking for ways to generate income that will fund your homesteading goals. 

During the next 10 days, the Passion to Profit Bundle is available to everyone. This bundle includes 55 digital ebooks and courses that are worth over $6000. You will also find my very own mini-course, Ideas That Pay, in this bundle as well!

Mona's info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

 

 

This is a very special time-sensitive episode. If you love discount offers I encourage you to take a listen to this episode. This bundle is for you if you looking for ways to generate income that will fund your homesteading goals. 

During the next 10 days, the Passion to Profit Bundle is available to everyone. This bundle includes 55 digital ebooks and courses that are worth over $6000. You will also find my very own mini-course, Ideas That Pay, in this bundle as well!

This bundle is only available between October 20th -30th 2023 so make sure you at least check out the website to see if it is right for you.

The price is only $50 for all of these amazing products.

Learn more about the bundle and purchase: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15542/237776

Get your freebie from Mona here: https://homesteading.myflodesk.com/b8v63h1zp5

What's in the bundle:

- Guides and courses on earning a living doing things you love and turning your passion into a lucrative venture,

- Alternative streams of income for location independence, such as freelancing, remote working, print-on-demand, and other home-based businesses

- Finding your true purpose and passion by looking inward, learning to create your own path, and then generating income through it

- Organic social media growth, on-camera confidence, monetization, content creation, newsletters, and funnels

- Passive income guides and ideas, including through platforms such as Etsy and Pinterest

- Mindset alignment to show up in an authentic, confident, and magnetic way for your business to manifest abundance in your life

- Establishing and maintaining boundaries as well as creating momentum energetically for a sustainable business

- Cultivating your community and finding your niche to monetize your existence, brand, and message

- Personal and business brand creation and development, along with business establishment and growth

- Niche-specific advice for herbalism, motherhood, home baking, fashion, holistic practice, doula practice, etc.

- Online income generation, including affiliate marketing, investment, ChatGPT marketing automation, and digital product sales

- Property monetization, rental property purchase, and AirBnB income without buying properties

-Monetary management and lessons from a successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses and so much more!

For the full list visit this website: https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15542/237776

To get the free bonus offers by Mona fill out this form: https://homesteading.myflodesk.com/b8v63h1zp5

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have ever wondered about the ketogenic diet then you need to listen to this episode. My guest Robert Sikes of Keto Savage shares the benefits of applying a keto diet to your life.

In this episode we discuss:

• what is a ketogenic diet
• why you should consider keto
• foods to avoid while on the keto diet
• how homesteading and healthy eating go hand in hand
• and more!

This is episode 79 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast. 

Roberts info:

https://ketosavage.com/

https://www.ketobrick.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ketosavage/

Mona's info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

 

This episode is a bit of an update along with a pep talk and a plan for the future of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast. I didn't know what else to call it but Homesteader Unplugged. :)

Be sure to check out the Homestead Income Plan website. I have alot of great resources for you there.

https://www.homesteadincomeplan.com/paid

Here's my favorite business tools & resources list page: https://www.homesteadincomeplan.com/tools

This is episode 78 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast with Mona Weathers.

Mona's Info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

 

If you are considering growing microgreens for health reasons and/or as business you need to learn from Laura Patterson of Homegrown Microgreens. I highly recommend you listen to this episode because Laura offers some valuable information. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• what are microgreens
• why micrgreens are more nutrient dense
• how easy it is to start growing microgreens
• how to eat micrgrogreens
• how to start selling microgreens
• tips for finding your ideal customer
• and more!

This is episode 77 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast with Mona Weathers

Laura's Info:   Instagram: @handgrowngreens   Website: https://handgrowngreens.com/   Free Mini Course- "Should You Start a Microgreens Farm?": https://handgrowngreens.com/freeminicourse/   Comprehensive Online Program: "Make Money with Microgreens": https://handgrowngreens.com/course-sales-page/   Microgreen Magic Mini Course. Learn how to grow microgreens at home for personal use. -https://handgrowngreens.com/course-sales-page/ Homestead Income Plam facebook group members can save 50% on this mini course with coupon code (offer expires 12/31/23): Find code inside of the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan  YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome?si=Gv8aNtH4FnopdUBp

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners