Are you feeling a little (or a lot) stretched thin trying to balance both homemaking and homesteading?
We know the feeling, and that’s why we’re here to help!
Whether you’re managing a busy home and just getting started learning homestead skills, or whether you are knee deep, tending a garden, raising animals (and little ones), we’re here to support you with practical tools, tips, and ideas.

Need to get the Homestead Organized?
With our newest planner—designed specifically for homemaking and homesteading families—you can finally get your ducks, kids, chickens, and even the goats and cows in a row! While it’s crafted with the homesteading homemaker in mind, this planner is family-friendly, making it easy for everyone to get involved. If you’ve got a crew at home, I highly recommend walking them through how to use it—it’s a great way to get everyone on the same page and working together.
BTW, if you sign up for my newsletter (bottom of the page), I’ll guide you through with tips on how we use ours!

Introduction to Water Bath Canning

Learn the basics of water bath canning to safely preserve fruits, jams, pickles, and more. Perfect for beginners looking to build a self-sufficient, well-stocked pantry.
This course is available in my Build Homestead Skills tier on Patreon.
Want the Insider Scoop?
How would you like up-close and personal videos with classes, courses (including the canning course above), and tutorials on things like:
- Growing a garden
- Preserving & fermenting foods
- Simple, soft cheese-making
- Natural cleaners, remedies, and DIY basics
- Backyard chicken and goat care
- Simple routines for a peaceful, purposeful home
- Herbal preparations
If all this sounds good to you, then let’s get to work-together!
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Would You Like Step By Step Help for a Few Days?
If you are feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to begin to get your ducks in a row, I’d love to help—step by step. When you sign up for my newsletter, you’ll get a free eBook on building a well-stocked pantry to support your scratch cooking journey. You’ll also receive a short series of encouraging emails with my top secrets for managing a productive home.
Sound good? Let’s take this one simple step at a time—together.
You don’t need a big farm to be a homesteader—just a willing heart.
~John & Shayla
We’re here to encourage and equip you, one old-fashioned skill at a time.