When Wendi moved her family to Florida, she left behind something she now deeply misses.
Not furniture.
Farm tools.

That realization became the heart of this episode.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why homesteading value lives in skills, not stuff

How to homestead on a budget without waiting for “someday”

Learning to see abundance in your home, yard, and even clutter

Why buckets, tools, pallets, and scraps matter more than aesthetics

The power of foraging and learning what already grows around you

How weeds like dandelions are only weeds until you know their purpose

Building functional chicken coops and pens without expensive materials

Growing food from seeds and turning small starts into food or income

Using grocery scraps like tomatoes, onions, and radishes to grow more food

Why mistakes are part of building self-reliant confidence

How resilience is formed through learning, trying, and adjusting

A gentle invitation to learn skills inside the Joyfully Prepared Library: www.joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

This episode is for anyone who feels drawn to homesteading but worries they cannot afford it.
It is a reminder that confidence comes from learning, not buying.

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