140. How to Ease Into a Natural Lifestyle | Roxanne Ahern of Happy Holistic Homestead

If you desire to live a natural lifestyle—whole foods, less toxins, holistic health—it can be intimidating to know where to start.  Many people are also concerned about the cost of living this way.  In this episode with Roxanne of Happy Holistic Homestead, we tackle the question of where to start if you simply can’t afford to jump all in.  What changes make the biggest impact on your family’s health?  We also bust the myth that it takes a lot of money or a lot of land to begin prioritizing your health by sourcing high quality foods.  You might be surprised by some of our money saving tips!  No matter where you are starting from, may this episode encourage you to take the next step in your journey towards a more natural lifestyle.

In this episode, we cover:

How a health retreat changed Roxanne’s health trajectory

The easiest place to start if you want to live a homesteading life with limited space

Simple ways to use raw milk on your homestead

How producing your own food can simplify your meal planning

Tips for sourcing quality foods while on a budget

Encouraging our kids to follow their interests

An important perspective for the young mom who has big dreams

The benefits of giving older siblings responsibility in the home

How learning to forage can improve your gardening skills

A list of go-to quick and easy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

The no-brainer meal prepping strategy that will keep you eating home cooked meals all week

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