How to Design a Chicken Coop for Beginners: Budget-Friendly Tips We are in the process of designing our first chicken coop for beginners. I’ve had chickens on my homesteading wishlist for a while now, but …
Homestead Life
Rooted in Grit, Grown with Grace
Let’s be real — homesteading isn’t all sunshine and mason jars.
It’s sore backs, dirt under your nails, and a list of projects that never ends. But it’s also the pride that comes from doing it yourself, growing your own food, and finding beauty in the simple things.
This is where I share real homestead life — the wins, the fails, the “what was I thinking?” moments, and the quiet victories that make it all worth it.
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Winter Gardening Prep Made Easy: Tips for Every Homesteader
Get Ahead This Year with Smart Winter Gardening Prep Hey, Stacy here and we’re talking about winter gardening prep today! Now that winter’s rolled in and we’re all bundled up, it’s easy to fall into …
Homestead on a Budget: Building A Sustainable Home with Limited Resources
Homestead Dreams on a Budget: How We’re Building Our Vision One Step at a Time Starting a homestead is a dream many of us hold close, but the reality of building that homestead on a …
Under the Ground: Creating a New Walapini Greenhouse
Planning Our Walapini Greenhouse: How We’re Building an Underground Garden System Winter in Tennessee is no joke and a Walapini Greenhouse is perfect for that. Growing up in Bryan-College Station, Texas, I was used to …
Homestead Living Journey: Fixes, Dreams and a New Roof
Homestead Living Hustle: Monthly Progress Report Well, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve updated you on our homestead living project. Let me tell you, life’s been moving, just not quite at the pace I’d …
Starting a Homestead From Scratch: Everything You Need to Know
The Challenges and Joys of Starting a Homestead From Scratch When I say I started my homestead from scratch, I mean scratch. Three years ago, I bought a modest 3/4-acre plot of land just five …
Why Growing Your Own Food is the Best Way to Enjoy Fresh, Flavorful Meals
From Seed to Supper: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Food If you’ve ever thought about growing your own food but weren’t sure where to start, I’ve got you covered! Growing your own food …
Affordable Ways to Own Your Home Without Breaking the Bank
How to Own Your Home for Less Than $12,000: A Step-by-Step Guide It’s no secret—to own your home has become harder than ever. With skyrocketing housing prices and mortgage interest rates, most people can’t afford …
Comfrey: A Powerful Herbal Remedy for Pain and Inflammation
Discovering the Healing Power of Comfrey: A Natural Pain Reliever Right in Your Yard When I first bought my property four years ago, I didn’t know much about the plants growing in my yard, particularly …
Water Conservation Made Easy: Tips for Every Homesteader
Water Conservation Tips: Easy Ways to Save Water and Help the Planet Discover simple ways to learn water conservation at home and on your homestead. Learn practical tips like turning off taps, rainwater harvesting, and …
Composting Made Easy: Nurture Your Plants and Save the Planet
Composting for a Sustainable Garden: How to Turn Food Scraps into Nutrient-Rich Fertilizer Learn how composting transforms food waste into natural fertilizer for your garden while reducing landfill waste. Discover simple, affordable ways to start …
How to Plant for Purpose and Create a Productive Yard
Rethinking Home Landscaping: Why We Should Plant for Purpose, Not Profit How to plant for purpose. Have you ever wondered why so many of us invest time and money into planting grass and trees that …