Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh-baked bread in their home? But more than that, who doesn’t love the grocery savings that baking your own bread has when you easily pay $3-$4 a loaf or more at the store. Not to mention your getting better nutrition. I probably don’t have to convince you of the benefits of homemade bread, but maybe your bigger question is HOW do I start making my own bread. There can be a big learning curve to baking bread for the first time, so today I want to share some hacks for fail-proof nutritious bread for complete beginners. We are going to cover some bread-baking science basics, tools you do and don’t need, and tips for how to incorporate bread baking into your schedule as a busy mom. If you’re ready to start making your own bread, or just move past a basic white sandwich loaf, listen in because there is so much to learn today!

I hope this episode encourages you that you can make healthy bread at home even as a total beginner. I pray that God would give you the knowledge and confidence you need as you try out our hacks for success in your bread-baking journey. Thanks for joining me!

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--> 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf Recipe

--> More simple bread recipes for busy moms

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Starting your homestead journey is exciting, but it can be filled with some pretty common pitfalls. These are challenges that can be easily avoided for more joy and less stress in your homestead. Today I’m going to be sharing the top 5 mistakes beginner homestead moms make, so you can start homesteading with confidence and see your homestead thrive.

And if you resonate with any of these mistakes, remember, mistakes aren’t bad! It just means we need to move on and learn from them. If you can find a way to work through these mistakes, you will experience so much more peace and your homestead will truly grow in a way that is sustainable for your family.

I hope this episode is relatable and you learn how to avoid these common mistakes that beginner homestead moms make, so you can see your family thrive in the life that God has called you to. Thanks for joining me!

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Are you ready to plant your garden this spring? You bought your seeds, you have your tools, but now your stuck with wait, how do I actually do this? Fortunately, that’s exactly what we are going to be covering in today’s episode. This is the last part of our four part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of how to get your garden off to the right start this spring. Today we’re going to be talking about when and how to plant your garden for best results. This episode is full of practical tips. If you are itching to get your garden in the ground, this is the episode for you, grab a pen and get ready to take some notes.

I hope you are able to leave this beginner garden prep series with a coherent plan of when and how to plant your garden. I pray that God will give you confidence and success as you begin your garden season. Thanks for joining me!

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--> The Ultimate Garden Planner for Growing Your Own Food

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Are you a beginner gardener, ready to plan your garden this spring? Do you feel a little stuck in the information overload of what to plant, how much to plant, where to plant it, when to plant it, and all the other garden planning decisions. In today’s episode, I want to help you work through what your plan is for your garden this year, so you can move past the decision fatigue, and get started in achieving your gardening goals this summer. Today is part three of our four-part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of how to get your garden off to the right start this spring. We’ll be talking about planning your garden, from deciding what to grow and choosing your layout, covering topics like crop rotation and companion planting from a beginner level. You won’t want to miss another jam packed episode today!

I hope that today’s episode takes some of the confusion out of planning your garden.  I pray that God will give you the knowledge you need to plan your garden well and protect you from overwhelm as you are trying and learning new things this season. Thanks for joining me!

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Are you a beginner gardener that’s gearing up to start your garden this spring? Do you want to grow more food for your family this year without the frustration? If that’s you, you’re in luck! Today is part two of our four part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of how to get your garden off to the right start this spring. Today we’ll be talking about preparing your garden space, from choosing the location, to evaluating your soil, and deciding if your garden needs any protection. Whether you’re just starting your garden this year, or you have a few seasons under your belt, there are some awesome tips here for everyone.

I hope today’s episode is helpful in figuring out the best place to plant your garden, and that it encourages you that you can get started with minimal setup. I pray that God would use this episode and this series to build your knowledge and give you confidence in your gardening journey. Thanks for joining me!

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--> The Ultimate Garden Planner for Growing Your Own Food

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Are you excited to jump into gardening this year, but aren’t sure where to get started? Is one of your big homestead goals to start a garden that can actually feed your family? If that’s you, you’re in luck! We are about to kick off a four part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of what you need (and don’t need) to get your garden off to the right start this spring. We’ll be talking about the tools you need, preparing your garden space, planning your garden in terms of what to plant and where, and how to plant successfully. There is SO much practical application that is going to be jam packed into these episodes. So grab a pen and get ready to take some notes, because we diving in to all things garden. 

In this episode we break down the essential tools for starting a garden, including how to get started with buying seeds. We go over the when, where, and how to buy seeds or starts.

I hope you find this episode super helpful in figuring out exactly what you need to get gardening this spring. Getting started with gardening does not have to be expensive! I pray that God would use this episode and this series to build your knowledge and give you confidence in your gardening journey. Thanks for joining me!

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--> List of recommended garden tools

--> The Ultimate Garden Planner for Growing Your Own Food

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Are you excited to dive into homesteading but feel held back from your goals because you just can’t afford the land or supplies to get started? Do you ever feel like homesteading is only for the rich these days? From gardening, to preparing healthy food, to building chicken coops, and more, are you stuck in sticker shock when you try to emulate what other homesteaders are doing? If this is the lifestyle you desire but just can’t make it work financially, this is the episode for you. Because today I’m laying it all out. Time to get a little gritty and learn to do homesteading on the cheap. You’ll walk away from this episode with some extremely practical tips on how to make homesteading work for your family, no matter what your budget is.

I hope this episode stretches you a little bit in thinking about the financial aspects of your homestead. I pray that this episode would open doors for you to start the simple, healthy homesteading lifestyle that you are dreaming about. Thanks for joining me!

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Have you ever had good intentions of cooking from scratch only to find yourself pinched for time and putting chicken nuggets in the oven again? Maybe you have a meal plan, but then something unexpected comes up and you end up making an unplanned trip through the drive through instead. Sound familiar? It’s okay to rely on conveniences once and while, but if you’re getting stuck falling back on them over and over, It might be time to ramp up your meal planning routine. That’s why I want to share 5 meal prep tricks so you can cook from scratch all week and skip that box of mac n cheese altogether. 

Today, we are going to be honing in on some practical ways you can level up your meal planning routine to cook from scratch all week. I am so ready to help you get unstuck and ditch those convenience foods you might be relying on. I hope you find the tricks in today’s episode super helpful and practical. Thanks for joining me!

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One of the most exciting things about starting your homestead is growing your garden and getting to experience fresh produce, homegrown in your own yard. But, one of the most discouraging things is when you put in a ton of effort into a new garden only to end up with a lot of weeds, sweaty clothes, and very little produce. If you are ready to start a successful garden as a complete beginner, stick around because today we’re hashing all things garden. From planning your garden, to setting up your garden space, to easy items to grow, and lots of tips on how to get started. This is everything you need to know to get your homestead family gardening this summer and enjoying your favorite fruit and veggies. 

I hope you find this episode super helpful in planning and preparing for your new garden this spring, because time flies and your garden is going to be ready to go before you know it. Thanks for joining me!

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There is a lie that I come across over and over when it comes to homesteading. This lie causes people to fall into limiting beliefs and stops them from living their dreams. It’s one of the biggest roadblocks that prevents someone from fully diving into homesteading.

Do you know what it is?

Today I’m going to break it down for you and prove you don’t need  to believe this lie to live the lifestyle God is calling you. Tune in, because this episode is going to be chock full of important information to make the most of your homestead.

I hope you find this episode super practical and it changes your mind about the #1 lie that holds so many people back from homesteading. Thanks for joining me!

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