Welcome to the Homestead
Raising Kids, Growing Food, and Living Simply with Purpose.
My name is Jess…
I have grown & raised food (and babies) on everything from a .5-acre lot to a 100-acre ranch. If you are looking for inspiration and step-by-step help to increase your sustainability no matter what amount of land you have and no matter what season you are in, then you are in the PERFECT place!
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Rose Berry Simmer Pot Recipe | Perfect Valentine’s Day
Create a romantic atmosphere with a rose berry simmer pot this Valentine’s Day! This simmer pot is a gentle blend of soft florals and light fruit. Nothing sharp or overpowering….
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Forest Spice Simmer Pot Recipe | Winter Simmer Pot
Create a natural home fragrance with this forest spice simmer pot recipe! If you know my family, you know we love to spend time in the woods. Camping, hiking, hunting,…
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How to Feed a Family on a Budget
With SNAP benefits ending, the government not paying its employees, and the economy being a bit of a wreck all on its own, the idea of feeding your family may…
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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe: A Family Favorite!
You know those meals that instantly take you back to a certain moment in time? These cheesy chicken enchiladas do that for me every single time I make them. I…
Ready to Start Building Your Homestead?
Stewardship of the land is vital for future generations. We won’t last as long as the land will, so it is important to take the best care of it while we are here.
This FREE e-book will walk you through the very first decisions that you need to make when cultivating your homestead.
- What should you look for in land?
- How do you choose the right livestock?
- How can you manage your farm finances efficiently?
- What kind of goals should you set?
- and so much more!
Download Starting a Homestead From Scratch in the member resource library.
I want to build something. Make things grow.
That takes hard work. A lifetime of it…
After a while, I won’t be so pretty. But this land will be.
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