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Many people are looking for ways to live sustainably in today’s world. So, what is “homesteading” and is it right for you and your family?

Is Homesteading Right For You?

Homesteading

You don’t have to be rich to homestead. Most people who do so are not wealthy by traditional standards. But they’re happy, healthy, and free from debt. Learn more about affording the homestead lifestyle without a ton of money here.

How We Afford to Homestead on a Fixed Income

Homesteading

Slow Living is about slowing down and enjoying life. It’s about making time for what matters most. In this article, we share nine tips on how to slow down and enjoy life again.

Slow Living For Beginners: 9 Ways To Live More Slowly

Slow + Simple Living

Are you looking for some inspiration to kickstart your morning routine? Read our top five suggestions for a great morning routine to simplify your life.

Create A Morning Routine To Simplify Your Life

Slow + Simple Living

Simple living is a way of life that promotes good health, financial security, and personal fulfillment. In this article, find out how simple living can help you live healthier, longer, and happier.

Simple Living Benefits for Your Health, Finances and Happiness

Slow + Simple Living

You don’t have to be rich to live a simple, happy life. In fact, there are many ways to simplify your finances. Read on to discover them!

Eight Ways To Simplify Your Finances

Slow + Simple Living

With all of the dangers that come with heat stress, keep your animals cool this summer with these 11 tips and learn how to recognize the signs of overheating in your pets.

How to Keep Animals Cool In The Summer

Animals + Livestock

Social media breaks can be good for our mental and physical health. Learn the undeniable signs you need a social media detox and how to reduce your time on social media.

Do You Need A Break From Social Media?

Health + Wellness

Learn the warning signs of too much stress and how to implement self-care strategies to help prevent burnout.

Do You Have Too Much On Your Plate?

Health + Wellness

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer and a day for Americans to honor and remember the men and women who died serving their country.

Honor and Remember the Fallen

Military Veterans

Learn five easy ways to simplify your life so you can have more time to do what you love most!

5 Steps To Simplify Your Life

Slow + Simple Living

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hey there, I'm jen

You can usually find me playing in the dirt or the barnyard, hugging all over my animals. I’m all about keeping it real and authentic- especially regarding my struggle with mental health. I hope sharing my journey of overcoming PTSD will help others who have lived through trauma and remind them they are not alone. Homesteading has been a game changer in my recovery, and I hope this blog can encourage and inspire other trauma survivors to embrace a simpler lifestyle with purpose and gratitude.

Combat Veteran, Wife x 17 years and Farm Mama to
48ish spoiled rotten fur babies...