Old Fashioned On Purpose

What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of garden…

We homesteaders often joke about our farms being our gym, but what do you do when homestead chores are causing you pain? And how can we ensure that we stay physically fit as long as possible to keep …

Our life is.... weird and different. We're entering a season that I never saw coming, yet it's wonderful in it's own way. However, it's taken me a while to come to terms with it. 

In today's personal …

If your kitchen counters are currently covered in garden veggies like mine, this is the episode for you!

We're talking all things tomatoes today: from how to make fresh sauce, to making tomato powder,…

"I'll never be able to afford a homestead!" It's one of the most common pain points I'm hearing right now and for good reason: the real estate market is tricky. 

I'm happy to be joined by Anna Young t…

How do you keep all the balls in the air when you're a multi-faceted homesteader?

In this episode I'm sharing my most-used strategies for managing life as a homeschool mom, content creator, rancher, b…

We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. 

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"What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies. 

Find out what I'm using f…

For several years, I’ve been asking myself… how can we close our chicken loop? And by that, I mean how can I reduce the outside inputs in our home food production. It's easier said than done when it …

Looking for a bit of redemption after a less-than-stellar growing season? Want to reduce the pressure to preserve ALL the food right NOW? A fall garden can offer all of this and more and it's one of …

I never get tired of talking about sourdough, ESPECIALLY when it comes to ways to bake it more efficiently! 

Today I'm joined by Mike from Rosehill Sourdough to dive into some of the common pitfalls i…

Cooking for larger groups used to stress me out SO much, but over the years, I've honed my skills in putting food on the table for big groups WITHOUT spending all day in the kitchen. 

In today's episo…

I get the question constantly... "Where's the BEST place to homestead?" 

Listen in as I share my (probably surprising) answer, as well as the lessons I've been learning lately about community, flexibi…

I love to share the mental health benefits of gardening, but what do you do when your garden makes you feel STRESSED, not serene? I've been there (more than once).

Today I'm sharing my 3 non-negotiab…

This episode blew my mind! I've been around plenty of working dogs, but they've always been used for working large numbers of livestock on huge pieces of land. 

However, this conversation with Jordyn …

Ever wondered what happens when a social media influencer with a million followers swaps the digital spotlight for a tech-minimal lifestyle? This episode features Erin Lochner, the inspiring powerhou…

With gardening scaled back due to some timing issues with the milk cows, the spotlight is on the lifesaving benefits of mulch, especially as we brace for an impending drought. Learn how mulch can tra…

I love to cook... I love to plan... but I've never been able to stick with a consistent meal planning system.
And it bugged me for YEARS.
However, when I realized our unconventional life requires an un…

Herbs have been used to doctor animals for millennia, but sadly it's tough to find information on how to use them in our modern age. 

Today I'm so thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patrick Jones-- a veteri…

Sometimes growing vegetables in a wintery climate can feel like an extreme sport... So when I received an email from Nate of the Manti Homestead sharing how he built an off-grid greenhouse that's gro…