There was a time when life felt busy, rushed, and louder than it needed to be.
Somewhere between the grocery store bread, the endless to-do lists, and the constant noise of modern life, I started craving something simpler.
I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to “be a homesteader.” It started small.
A loaf of sourdough.
A few backyard chickens.
A desire to know what was in the products I was putting on my family’s skin.
A curiosity about homeschooling.
A pull toward natural remedies and slower rhythms.
And little by little, simple homestead living became part of our everyday life.
What Simple Homestead Living Means to Me
For me, this isn’t about perfection.
It’s about intention.
It’s baking sourdough bread in my own kitchen.
It’s collecting fresh eggs in the morning.
It’s learning to make tallow lotion and natural skincare instead of buying everything at the store.
It’s choosing a slower, more connected way to raise my family.
It’s not about doing everything at once.
It’s about starting somewhere.
You Don’t Have to Do It All
One of the biggest misconceptions about homesteading is that you need acres of land, a barn, and a perfectly aesthetic farmhouse.
You don’t.
You can start with:
- A sourdough starter on your counter
- A small backyard chicken coop
- Swapping one store-bought product for something homemade
- Researching homeschooling options
- Learning about natural living at your own pace
Simple homestead living is not all or nothing.
It’s step by step.
What You’ll Find Here
At Simple Homestead Mom, I’ll be sharing:
- Sourdough recipes and tips
- Backyard chicken basics
- Homeschooling encouragement
- Natural skincare (including tallow-based products)
- Simple, practical ways to live more intentionally
Whether you’re here for one piece or the whole journey, I’m so glad you’re here.
Let’s build a simple, nourishing home together.