086. How to Start Homesteading in 2024: Free Checklist

086. How to Start Homesteading in 2024: Free Checklist

Author: Mona Weathers January 18, 2024 Duration: 13:28

If you are listening to this you are likely a new homesteader or homestead dreamer. You are either in the beginning years or the dreaming years of your journey.

It seems homesteading has gained in popularity these past few years. It's no surprise. Since 2020 people have been evaluating their quality of life and their health.

Sipping tea while sitting on your front porch overlooking the acres of land. Spending your days watching your chickens and goats enjoy the land you own and feeling very satisfied with all of the self-sufficiency skills you are learning in the process.

Having skills that make you feel less dependent on the grocery store because you know how to grow and raise your food.

These are the dreams many people are currently having. Well, in 2020 I realize my dream is to see more and more people live the homesteading lifestyle in the best way possible. This includes preventing bad starts and overwhelm.

On today's episode, I'm going to revisit the how to start a homestead topic. In the first 5 episodes of this podcast I go in more depth by following the Homesteading for Beginner checklist I create. But I've recently updated so I thought I'd go through the checklist again with the updated version.

Mona's info:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders and Dreamers (includes workbook):

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/

Homestead Income YouTube channel:

https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome

101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

Mona's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners


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: en-us Episodes: 50

Homesteading for Beginners
Podcast Episodes
090. Five Truths To Help You As A Beginner Homesteader [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:55
I've learned so many lessons throughout my journey but these lessons are 5 truths that have stood out the most. I hope you enjoy episode 90 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast. Rusing doesn't always get things don…
087. A LOVE/HATE Relationship with Farm Chores [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
Have you ever had a love/hate relationship with something? Well, I have a love/hate relationship with some of my farm work. I don't usually use the word hate, and there are very few things I actually hate. And I don't re…
085. 6 Steps to Effective Homestead Goal Setting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:14
I get the excitement and motivation that comes with the start of a new year. It's a fresh slate and a chance to set new goals and make positive changes. However, I also understand that it can be challenging to maintain t…
084. How to Stay Focused on Your Homesteading Goals in 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:49
While I was planning for my homestead and business goals for 2024, the word "invest" came to mind. I've realized that I need to focus on investing my time, money, and energy into things that will propel my goals forward.…
083. Taking Care of Yourself as a Homesteader - A Personal Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:13
In this episode, I'm sharing some of the things that are happening in my life right now and things I've gone through in the past that will shape how I move forward with my homesteading goals in 2024. Perhaps it will help…
082. Organic Gardening for Beginners with Jessica Gaige [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:20
In this episode, we'll explore the fundamental principles of organic gardening and how they set it apart from conventional gardening methods. Jessica Gaige from the Organic Gardening for Beginners podcast shares her insp…
081. A Healthy Relationship with Rest: Healthy Homesteading Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:57
When you think of the homesteading lifestyle is part of that picture you racing around trying to get all the stuff done on the farm? Or is it you have a pace that matches nature? A place where time is not your enemy and…
[BONUS] Passion to Profit: Listen before Oct. 30th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:33
This is a very special time-sensitive episode. If you love discount offers I encourage you to take a listen to this episode. This bundle is for you if you looking for ways to generate income that will fund your homestead…