090. Five Truths To Help You As A Beginner Homesteader

090. Five Truths To Help You As A Beginner Homesteader

Author: Mona Weathers February 24, 2024 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. 

  1. Rusing doesn't always get things don faster.
  2. Livestock sometimes have their own plans and usually it's opposite of your plans.
  3. You don't have to do ALL OF THE THINGS. You can get really good a few homesteading skills.
  4. Community dependenc y needs to be a part of your self-sufficiency plan.
  5. Slow living is not about having less to keep you busy. It's about choosing to do things that take more time. 

Mona's Links:

Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

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

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

Listen on Apple or Spotify:

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR


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

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