The Self Sufficient Life You Desire
This podcast is a practical tool for your homesteading toolbelt. Each episode walks through the real numbers, systems, and decisions behind building a working homestead — not the aesthetic version, the functional one. We break down cost analyses, infrastructure planning, off-grid setups, livestock math, garden yields, land considerations, and whether an idea actually makes financial and logistical sense for your life.
If you’ve ever wondered “Could we really do this?” — this is where we run the numbers and find out. No hype. No fantasy. Just clear thinking, grounded strategy, and honest evaluation so you can build something stable, sustainable, and strong for your family.
If you’ve been wanting to start a vegetable garden but feel overwhelmed by where to begin, what to plant, or how to make it work, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to set up your first raised bed vegetable garden in a way that is simple, realistic, and built for success in your very first year.
This isn’t about building a massive garden or trying to grow everything all at once. It’s about creating a system you can actually manage, maintain, and harvest from consistently without burning out halfway through the season.
I break down the exact raised bed sizes I recommend, how many beds you should realistically start with, and how to set them up so they’re efficient and easy to work in. We talk about soil in a way that makes sense for beginners, including what matters, what doesn’t, and how to avoid wasting money on unnecessary inputs.
I also walk through what crops you should focus on in year one if your goal is success, confidence, and food on your table, not frustration and failure.
You’ll learn why most beginner gardens don’t make it past mid-summer, the common mistakes that quietly ruin momentum, and how to avoid them by simplifying your approach from the start.
This episode is built around real-life gardening, not picture-perfect plans, and is designed for busy people, families, and anyone trying to build a more self-sufficient lifestyle without overcomplicating it.
Whether you’re starting on a homestead, in a backyard, or even just a small space, this gives you a clear path forward so you can actually follow through and see results. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to start, what to focus on, and how to build a raised bed garden that works with your life, not against it, so that your first year is not just a learning experience, but a successful one!
Out here on the homestead, I watch firsthand how much fathers carry every single day — building, fixing, protecting, teaching, providing, and loving their families in a thousand ordinary ways that often go unnoticed. Some of my favourite moments are …
In this article How To Do Laundry Off Grid, we will look at all of the options I have tried during my time living this lifestyle. We will run through what works and what doesn't, and how you can set up your own system easily at home! One of …
Succession planting is one of the most practical ways to increase food production in a home garden without expanding your space. In this post; succession planting: how to grow more food we will break down what it is, how you can implement it into …
Spring brings a sense of momentum on the homestead. And my curiosity always peaks in the spring, making me want to learn new homesteading skills! Below is a comprehensive list showing you how to learn these 13 homestead skills, and they aren't just …
Today we’re breaking down what it looks like for someone starting an egg business and what you need to know. Whether your motivation is a small side hustle or something large enough up to bring a decent profit to the homestead. I'm also including a …
These uplifting Bible verses are perfect to share on mothers day! You can use these in a card, gift, or in spoken form. I'm also including adorable printable gift tags with verses on them as well! Proverbs 31:27 – “She looks well to the ways of …
Print off a stack of these beautiful printable family to do lists to help you and your family stay on track with chores and responsibilities! There are several to choose from, and all of them will bring a little bit of beauty into your day. What …
Living in an off-grid tiny house in the winter is unlike most things you will encounter in modern life. It's raw, untamed and wholesome. It can be glorious, being so close to the land God created during these months. But winter can also be a thief, …
Are you in a pinch and need baby wipes now? All you'll need are simple ingredients, a few kitchen tools, and about 10 minutes. Let me show you how to make baby wipes with only 3 ingredients! It took me a long time to jump on the DIY baby wipes …
Nowadays, there are names for nearly everything we do — from how we tend our home, to how we move our bodies or teach our children. This post; Homemaker vs Homesteader, Which One Are You is intended to encourage you, to break down the walls we think …
This podcast is a practical tool for your homesteading toolbelt. Each episode walks through the real numbers, systems, and decisions behind building a working homestead — not the aesthetic version, the functional one. We break down cost analyses, infrastructure planning, off-grid setups, livestock math, garden yields, land considerations, and whether an idea actually makes financial and logistical sense for your life.
If you’ve ever wondered “Could we really do this?” — this is where we run the numbers and find out. No hype. No fantasy. Just clear thinking, grounded strategy, and honest evaluation so you can build something stable, sustainable, and strong for your family.
If you’ve been wanting to start a vegetable garden but feel overwhelmed by where to begin, what to plant, or how to make it work, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to set up your first raised bed vegetable garden in a way that is simple, realistic, and built for success in your very first year.
This isn’t about building a massive garden or trying to grow everything all at once. It’s about creating a system you can actually manage, maintain, and harvest from consistently without burning out halfway through the season.
I break down the exact raised bed sizes I recommend, how many beds you should realistically start with, and how to set them up so they’re efficient and easy to work in. We talk about soil in a way that makes sense for beginners, including what matters, what doesn’t, and how to avoid wasting money on unnecessary inputs.
I also walk through what crops you should focus on in year one if your goal is success, confidence, and food on your table, not frustration and failure.
You’ll learn why most beginner gardens don’t make it past mid-summer, the common mistakes that quietly ruin momentum, and how to avoid them by simplifying your approach from the start.
This episode is built around real-life gardening, not picture-perfect plans, and is designed for busy people, families, and anyone trying to build a more self-sufficient lifestyle without overcomplicating it.
Whether you’re starting on a homestead, in a backyard, or even just a small space, this gives you a clear path forward so you can actually follow through and see results. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to start, what to focus on, and how to build a raised bed garden that works with your life, not against it, so that your first year is not just a learning experience, but a successful one!
