Maybe it’s the way of the world, or the economy or you just want to find a less stressful life if you are looking at starting a homestead, I am sharing from my experience. Homesteading for beginners and what I would do differently if I had to do it all over again.
The path of a self-reliant lifestyle can be as unique as the individuals who choose to take it. So of course homesteading for beginners can look like many different things, however, after 8 years there are a few things I wish I knew and that I would have done differently.
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Homesteading has become wildly popular in recent years. This was only compounded by the recent events and the worldwide pandemic of 2020-2021. Many people are wanting to find a way of life they can rely on. Starting a homestead just might be that way of life.
If you have considered or even felt drawn to starting a homestead in the past I absolutely recommend it. There are a few things I would do differently if I could. As with all things nothing is guaranteed in life, however with homesteading you have a lot more that is within your means to control, and that can be really comforting ♡♡♡
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Beth is a mother of 6 living on a handful of acres in an old farmhouse in central Kansas. Beth has a background in the military and health and fitness however her passions come from her homestead life. Beth is an enthusiastic homeschooling mom, avid organic gardener, chicken & goat wrangler, who is obsessed with herbs and natural remedies and maintaining an all-around Do-It-Yourself lifestyle. Beth loves to share all she has learned about and sustainable living. While striving for a healthy, natural life, family-centered life.