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18. Building a Bulk Pantry the Easy Way

Have you started cooking from scratch, but you’re still trying to save money on your grocery budget? Do you desire for your family to have food security even in the face of an emergency? Buying in bulk and creating a pantry and food storage system may be the solution for your family’s needs. Today we are going to talk about the benefits of creating a bulk pantry, the top places I recommend purchasing in bulk, how to make bulk purchasing economical for your family, and the ins and outs of creating a well-organized pantry. There is going to be a lot covered here. If you are so ready to save money and start a bulk pantry the easy way, listen in!
 
I hope this episode motivates you in starting your own bulk pantry. There are so many benefits for your family to make the transition to purchasing in bulk. I pray that God will guide you and bless you as you work on building up food stores for your family.  
 
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17. 3 Steps to Letting Go of Homestead Mom Guilt

Have you ever felt stuck in comparison? What about homestead mom comparison? Regular mom comparison, or mom guilt, is bad enough, but I think there is something even more toxic about homestead mom comparison. Thinking that you will never be good enough unless you can accomplish all the homesteady things like growing all your own food, raising animals, never eating processed foods or snacks, using only natural products, having a beautiful clean farmstyle home, eating 100% organic, baking everything yourself, homeschooling, not to mention looking good and being in good health. That list is not only exhausting but totally unrealistic, and deep down we know it but still fall into the trap of holding ourselves to that standard. If you feel tired of not living up to what you think your homestead should be, get ready because today we are going to learn to find grace and press into God’s truth when we feel less than in a world of seemingly perfect motherhood. 
 
I hope this episode is what you need to hear today and that it encourages you so much. I pray that this episode will help you move past mom guilt and experience true joy in your homestead through God’s grace. Thanks for joining me!
 
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16. 6 Unnecessary Things Homesteaders Blow Money On

I hear this all the time, “I’d love to homestead but we can’t afford it.” What if I told you there are some common things in the homesteading world that are totally unnecessary and that people are just blowing their money on? If this is the lifestyle you desire, but you’re stuck with the financial side of things, tune in today to hear the things you DO NOT NEED to start your homestead. Let’s talk about how to avoid wasting your money on your homestead, so you can focus your finances on growing your homestead in a way that truly matters for your family.
 
I hope this episode gives you freedom, by understanding the things you do not need to start your homestead! I pray that this episode will help you start the simple, healthy homestead that you are dreaming about. Thanks for joining me!
 
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15. Learning to Cook from Scratch without the Overwhelm

Want to stop relying on boxes, cans, and multiple trips to the grocery store each week? Ready to start cooking from scratch but feel stuck in the stress and overwhelm of it all? I get it. Putting dinner on the table with little kids is HARD, not to mention having to learn new recipes and finding the time to make your own food. But YOU know, cooking your own food, from scratch is so much better, in terms of taste, nutrition and for your wallet. That’s why today, I want to help you move past the overwhelm, the mom guilt, and get you started on a journey so you can feed your family homemade food that you feel good about every night.
 
I hope today’s episode is super helpful for you. I pray that God will help you take baby steps towards living a healthier, self-sufficient lifestyle through preparing your own food, and he will protect you from overwhelm as you dive into the process. Thanks for joining me!
 
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14. Beginner Hacks for Baking Healthy Bread at Home

Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh-baked bread in their home? But more than that, who doesn’t love the grocery savings that baking your own bread has when you easily pay $3-$4 a loaf or more at the store. Not to mention your getting better nutrition. I probably don’t have to convince you of the benefits of homemade bread, but maybe your bigger question is HOW do I start making my own bread. There can be a big learning curve to baking bread for the first time, so today I want to share some hacks for fail-proof nutritious bread for complete beginners. We are going to cover some bread-baking science basics, tools you do and don’t need, and tips for how to incorporate bread baking into your schedule as a busy mom. If you’re ready to start making your own bread, or just move past a basic white sandwich loaf, listen in because there is so much to learn today!
 
I hope this episode encourages you that you can make healthy bread at home even as a total beginner. I pray that God would give you the knowledge and confidence you need as you try out our hacks for success in your bread-baking journey. Thanks for joining me!
 
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--> 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf Recipe
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13. Top 5 Mistakes Beginner Homestead Moms Make

Starting your homestead journey is exciting, but it can be filled with some pretty common pitfalls. These are challenges that can be easily avoided for more joy and less stress in your homestead. Today I’m going to be sharing the top 5 mistakes beginner homestead moms make, so you can start homesteading with confidence and see your homestead thrive.
 
And if you resonate with any of these mistakes, remember, mistakes aren’t bad! It just means we need to move on and learn from them. If you can find a way to work through these mistakes, you will experience so much more peace and your homestead will truly grow in a way that is sustainable for your family.
 
I hope this episode is relatable and you learn how to avoid these common mistakes that beginner homestead moms make, so you can see your family thrive in the life that God has called you to. Thanks for joining me!
 
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12. Beginner Backyard Garden Prep Series: Plant Your Garden with Confidence

Are you ready to plant your garden this spring? You bought your seeds, you have your tools, but now your stuck with wait, how do I actually do this? Fortunately, that’s exactly what we are going to be covering in today’s episode. This is the last part of our four part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of how to get your garden off to the right start this spring. Today we’re going to be talking about when and how to plant your garden for best results. This episode is full of practical tips. If you are itching to get your garden in the ground, this is the episode for you, grab a pen and get ready to take some notes.
 
I hope you are able to leave this beginner garden prep series with a coherent plan of when and how to plant your garden. I pray that God will give you confidence and success as you begin your garden season. Thanks for joining me!
 
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--> The Ultimate Garden Planner for Growing Your Own Food
 
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11. Beginner Backyard Garden Prep Series: Planning Your Garden to Thrive - Garden Layout, Crop Rotaion, Companion Planting

Are you a beginner gardener, ready to plan your garden this spring? Do you feel a little stuck in the information overload of what to plant, how much to plant, where to plant it, when to plant it, and all the other garden planning decisions. In today’s episode, I want to help you work through what your plan is for your garden this year, so you can move past the decision fatigue, and get started in achieving your gardening goals this summer. Today is part three of our four-part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of how to get your garden off to the right start this spring. We’ll be talking about planning your garden, from deciding what to grow and choosing your layout, covering topics like crop rotation and companion planting from a beginner level. You won’t want to miss another jam packed episode today!
I hope that today’s episode takes some of the confusion out of planning your garden.  I pray that God will give you the knowledge you need to plan your garden well and protect you from overwhelm as you are trying and learning new things this season. Thanks for joining me!
 
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10. Beginner Backyard Garden Prep Series: Is Your Space Garden-Ready?

Are you a beginner gardener that’s gearing up to start your garden this spring? Do you want to grow more food for your family this year without the frustration? If that’s you, you’re in luck! Today is part two of our four part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of how to get your garden off to the right start this spring. Today we’ll be talking about preparing your garden space, from choosing the location, to evaluating your soil, and deciding if your garden needs any protection. Whether you’re just starting your garden this year, or you have a few seasons under your belt, there are some awesome tips here for everyone.
I hope today’s episode is helpful in figuring out the best place to plant your garden, and that it encourages you that you can get started with minimal setup. I pray that God would use this episode and this series to build your knowledge and give you confidence in your gardening journey. Thanks for joining me!
 
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09. Beginner Backyard Garden Prep Series: Garden Tools for Success - Supplies You'll Need to Get Started

Are you excited to jump into gardening this year, but aren’t sure where to get started? Is one of your big homestead goals to start a garden that can actually feed your family? If that’s you, you’re in luck! We are about to kick off a four part mini-series diving into the ins and outs of what you need (and don’t need) to get your garden off to the right start this spring. We’ll be talking about the tools you need, preparing your garden space, planning your garden in terms of what to plant and where, and how to plant successfully. There is SO much practical application that is going to be jam packed into these episodes. So grab a pen and get ready to take some notes, because we diving in to all things garden. 
 
In this episode we break down the essential tools for starting a garden, including how to get started with buying seeds. We go over the when, where, and how to buy seeds or starts.
I hope you find this episode super helpful in figuring out exactly what you need to get gardening this spring. Getting started with gardening does not have to be expensive! I pray that God would use this episode and this series to build your knowledge and give you confidence in your gardening journey. Thanks for joining me!
 
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
--> List of recommended garden tools
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