As you dream about starting your homestead, adding to your homestead, living as a financially comfortable homesteader, or whatever it is you are dreaming about, remember the small steps you take today can move you closer. Setbacks won’t affect you as much if you have your eye fixed on the goal.

In this episode, I go over 6 steps to keeping your dreams alive and making them a reality.

Resources to help you keep your dreams alive:

Homesteading for Beginners Checklist

Workshop for Homesteaders and Dreamers

Connect with Mona:

Send me an Instagram DM

Join the Homestead Income Plan Facebook Group

 

 

Terra Osman walks us through how to use the Farmish app in the third part of this four-part interview series. She shares some ways to use it I hadn't even thought about. If you can open the app while listening, you will get the most out of this episode.

Farmish is a marketplace app for local food and farms. Users can buy/sell backyard eggs, garden supplies, plants, trees, and more. Buyers search on a map or by keyword and message the seller to complete the sale.

The app is free to download and search and place up to 3 ads every 14 days. If you are ready to join their Market Membership, use the $10 off discount code, MONA. You will get $10 off your first month of the membership.

Farmish Website: https://getfarmish.com/

Market Membership Discount Code: MONA

Free Seller's Guide: https://getfarmish.com/sellers-guide/

Terra’s Info:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfarmish/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getfarmish?_t=8c1TKUxg4nT&_r=1

Mona’s Info:

Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading

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

Listen to the podcast on your favorite player:

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Many people don’t realize how much growing space they have until they start growing food. Here are some tips for you if you want to start growing food in your backyard.

1. Find food already growing on your property. Maybe you have a fruit tree or berry bushes already on your property.

2. Use fences or build trellises to grow food vertically. Many plants prefer vining up. This frees up tons of space.

3. Don’t get hung up on perfection but do make your garden a place to relax and enjoy. The more you want to hang out in the garden the better. Upkeep will be easier and your mental health will improve.

Thank you for listening to the podcast. I read all of the emails, DMs, and reviews and I appreciate the conversation.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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

Join the Homestead Income Plan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Get the Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist

 

 

If you are living in a suburban area and want to start homesteading you need to listen to this episode. Terra Osman and I continue our conversation about the Farmish app and here homesteading journey. Listen to episode 41 for part one of this series.

Farmish is a marketplace app for local food and farms. Users can buy/sell backyard eggs, garden supplies, plants, trees, and more. Buyers search on a map or by keyword and message the seller to complete the sale.

The app is free to download and use to search and place up to 3 ads every 14 days. If you are ready to join their Market Membership be sure to use the $10 off discount code, MONA. You will get $10 off your first month of the membership.

Farmish Website: https://getfarmish.com/

Market Membership Discount Code: MONA

Terra’s Info:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfarmish/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getfarmish?_t=8c1TKUxg4nT&_r=1

Mona’s Info:

Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading

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

Listen to the podcast on your favorite player:

https://plinkhq.com/i/1636732326

In today's solo episode, I'm talking about some very exciting things coming to the podcast with a special guest coming I interviewed for the show. Melissa K. Norris from the Pioneering Today podcast will be on the Homesteading for Beginners podcast in June ( episode 49). She shared some really great information about food preservation methods. You don't want to miss that episode. 

Search your favorite podcast player for Melissa's podcast: Pioneering Today 

I'm also talking about the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers. You can now purchase the workshop & the updated Homesteading for Beginners workbook and get your homesteading to start off on the right food. I've shared some really valuable information that not too many people are talking about. 

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers: https://healthyhomesteading.com/workshop

 

You also now have the opportunity to join my free Facebook group called the Homestead Income Plan Group. This group is going to be THE place to get homestead income ideas, training, and support. I have a big vision for this group and for the homesteading community. 

 

Homestead Income Plan Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1256797775269926/?ref=share_group_link&exp=9594

 

Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

 

Healthy Homesteading Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/

 

Get the free Homesteading for Beginners checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

I know you are going to love this conversation with Terra Osman, the CEO and Founder of the Farmish app. In part 1 of this 4-part series, Terra shares why she decided to create the Farmish app.

Find all 4 episodes here: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/find-local-food-and-farms-with-the-farmish-app-make-money-selling-your-produce-and-goods/

Farmish is a marketplace app for local food and farms. Users can buy/sell backyard chicken eggs, garden supplies, plants, trees, and more. Buyers search on a map or by keyword and message the seller to complete the sale.

The app is free to download and use to search and place up to 3 ads every 14 days. If you are ready to join their Market Membership be sure to use the $10 off discount code, MONA. You will get $10 off your first month of the membership.

Farmish Website: https://getfarmish.com/

Market Membership Discount Code: MONA

Terra’s Info:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfarmish/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getfarmish?_t=8c1TKUxg4nT&_r=1

Mona’s Info:

Website: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading/

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

 

I am thrilled to share the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers with you! So many people are getting into the homesteading lifestyle unprepared and end up overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be this way and it's why I am teaching this workshop. 

If you are reading/listening to this episode on or before May 3rd then you still have a chance to get the live event price of $29 (reg $37). You do not have to attend the event live. A replay will be sent to you within 48 hours after the live workshop. You will also get the updated version of the Homesteading for Beginners workbook with your purchase.

I hope you take advantage of this workshop. It's designed to get you on the right path that will prevent overwhelm and direct you to your dream homesteading life. 

Get the workshop and the workbook here: https://healthyhomesteading.com/workshop

if you have any questions please message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

In 2020 when the world was shutting down it was our first year on this homestead in Georgia. I was starting to feel very lonely because all of my homesteading friends were back in California. That’s when I found a new startup app called Clubhouse.

I was in a new state, a new home, and far away from my homesteading friends. It was a really difficult time for me and then I found the social audio app where there were all these people talking about gardening, raising livestock, fermenting food, and all of the things I loved to talk about. I found my online homesteading community and I still have good relationships with many of the people I met back in 2020.

My guest today is Jasmine Bass and we met on Clubhouse. While we have not been as active on Clubhouse anymore, I have fond memories of the rooms we used to host together and all of the conversations we had.

Don't forget to listen to episode 38 for part 1 of this two-part series on raising quail. 

Connect with Jasmine here: Youtube Channel:

 

https://www.youtube.com/@thymeandtimber/  @thymeandtimber 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thymeandtimberhomestead/

Self Sufficient Quail FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfsufficientquail

Quail 101 Course: https://learn.quailuniversity.com/courses/quail-101?ref=e29538

 

Mona's Info:

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers: http://healthyhomesteading.com/workshop

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: http://healthyhomesteading.com/checklist

Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading

Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1636732326

In 2020 when the world was shutting down it was our first year on this homestead in Georgia. I was starting to feel very lonely because all of my homesteading friends were back in California. That’s when I found a new startup app called Clubhouse.

I was in a new state, a new home, and far away from my homesteading friends. It was a really difficult time for me and then I found the social audio app where there were all these people talking about gardening, raising livestock, fermenting food, and all of the things I loved to talk about.

I found my online homesteading community and I still have good relationships with many of the people I met back in 2020. My guest today is Jasmine Bass and we met on Clubhouse.

While we have not been as active on Clubhouse anymore, I have fond memories of the rooms we used to host together and all of the conversations we had. This is the first part of a two-part podcast series. Listen to episode 39 for part two. 

Connect with Jasmine here:

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thymeandtimber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thymeandtimberhomestead/ Self Sufficient Quail FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfsufficientquail Quail 101 Course: https://learn.quailuniversity.com/courses/quail-101?ref=e29538   Mona's Info:   Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: http://healthyhomesteading.com/checklist Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthy_homesteading Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast player: https://plinkhq.com/i/1636732326    

 

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

It seems homesteading has really gained in popularity these past few years. It’s no surprise really since 2020 people have started evaluating their priorities, their quality of life, and their health. You may be one of the many people desiring to have skills that make you feel less dependent on the grocery store by knowing how to grow and raise your own food.

Well, in 2020 I realize my dream was to see more and more people live the homesteading lifestyle in the best way possible. This includes preventing bad starts and overwhelm.

Do you really need acres and acres of land? Do you need to grow 30 tomato plants? What livestock fits your lifestyle and goals the best? What about a savings and income plan for when feed and lumber prices go up suddenly? And what about vacations? Do you have a plan that will allow you to leave the homestead from time to time?

These are all things that will be covered in the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers. I’ll share some of my resources and strategies for building the homesteading life you dream about. This 2-hour workshop is designed to help you discover what you really NEED to start your sustainability journey and to help you feel confident going forward with future plans.

On March 3rd at 12pm EST this event will be live but if you are unable to attend live you will have access to the replay. there will be a Q & A session at the end of the workshop and you will get the updated version of the Homesteading for Beginner workbook with your registration ticket. Register for the workshop by going to healthyhomesteading.com/workshop The price is only $29 for all of that. This price is a special live recording price, after the event the recorded event will be available for purchase for the regular price. If you’re listening to this after May 3rd. you will still have access to the workshop recording and workbook. Register for the workshop by going to healthyhomesteading.com/workshop