006. 3 Skills to Master First

006. 3 Skills to Master First

Author: Mona Weathers September 9, 2022 Duration: 16:40

Can you guess what the 3 skills might be? Is it gardening? Or maybe sourdough making? Maybe it's chicken keeping? Listen to the podcast to find out. 

I wanted to make sure you know about the Off-Grid Homestead Bundle that will be launching on Sept. 16th and ending on Sept. 25th. If you are listening to this after Sept 25th I'm so sorry you missed it. There's usually a new bundle about every 6 months and I plan to be a part of it again. It's been an amazing experience.

I really don't want you to miss this deal. Part of my job as your mentor and coach is to help you save money. We covered that in the checklist series. This bundle is a way for you to save a lot of money. You will be able to learn a ton of different homesteading skills by having access to over 140 digital books and courses. Plus, you will also get my new Homesteading for Beginners workbook in the bundle. The workbook is a more in-depth guide to getting you started. Over 100 different creators collaborated to put this bundle together.

You may even be following some of them on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode because a few of the creators have recorded a little bit about the products they have in this bundle. I thought it would be a nice touch for you to hear from a few of the creators themselves.

The topic I am discussing today is about skill building. Homesteading really is about skill building. It's about building skills that allow us to be more self-sufficient and sustainable. It's about having a set of skills that help ourselves, our families and our communities. It has a lot less to do with land size and more to do with how much we choose to produce instead of just consuming.

  • The private community is no longer available. Please keep listening to the podcast for updates on any community Mona's decided to start. 

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Mona Weathers hosts Homesteading for Beginners, a practical guide for anyone feeling the pull toward a more self-sufficient life but unsure where to start. This isn't about achieving perfection or moving off-grid overnight; it's about building capability and confidence step by step. Drawing from two decades of personal experience, Mona acts as a steady mentor, blending hard-won lessons from her own journey with actionable advice you can apply right now. You'll hear about establishing a productive garden, managing home projects, and integrating homesteading principles into a modern lifestyle without becoming overwhelmed. The focus is always on a healthy, sustainable approach that benefits you, your family, and your local community. Each episode of this podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who remembers what it's like to be a beginner, offering clarity on foundational skills while helping you cultivate the right mindset for the long haul. It’s a resource for turning aspiration into action, naturally covering the realities-both challenges and joys-of creating a homestead that truly works for you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 121

Homesteading for Beginners
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Duration: 32:28
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049. Melissa K. Norris On The 9 Food Preservation Methods: Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:40
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048. Why Do YOU Want To Homestead? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:30
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046. 6 Steps To Keeping Your Dreams Alive And Making Them A Reality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:53
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045. Make Your Life Easier by Using the Farmish App [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
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044. Three Tips for Growing Food in a Small Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:36
Many people don't realize how much growing space they have until they start growing food. Here are some tips for you if you want to start growing food in your backyard. Find food already growing on your property. Maybe y…
043. Suburban Homesteading w/ Terra Osman: Farmish Founder & CEO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:44
If you are living in a suburban area and want to start homesteading you need to listen to this episode. Terra Osman and I continue our conversation about the Farmish app and here homesteading journey. Listen to episode 4…
042. Free Homestead Income Plan Facebook Group & Workshop Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:11
In today's solo episode, I'm talking about some very exciting things coming to the podcast with a special guest coming I interviewed for the show. Melissa K. Norris from the Pioneering Today podcast will be on the Homest…