Choosing Simple

In a world of fear based influencers and influence, it's time to turn away from social fear. Learn more in this week's episode. Psalm 46:2 -- Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, Psalm 91:5 -- You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, Proverbs 3:7 -- Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Isaiah 8:11-13 --  11 This is what the Lord says to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people: 12“Do not call conspiracy    everything this people calls a conspiracy; do not fear what they fear,    and do not dread it. 13The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy,    he is the one you are to fear,    he is the one you are to dread. Isaiah 41:10 -- So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 51:6-8 Lift up your eyes to the heavens,    look at the earth beneath; the heavens will vanish like smoke,    the earth will wear out like a garment    and its inhabitants die like flies. But my salvation will last forever,    my righteousness will never fail. 7 “Hear me, you who know what is right,    you people who have taken my instruction to heart: Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals    or be terrified by their insults. 8 For the moth will eat them up like a garment;    the worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever,    my salvation through all generations.” JOHN 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

When something is wrong with our body, we often goto a doctor. But healthcare isn't linear. In fact, there are specialists like chiropractors and pelvic floor specialists that can help you heal things a regular doctor knows nothing about. In this episode I talk about my personal experience with recent specialists, and how we can get back to understanding basic human anatomy by using non-linear healthcare.  Learn more at https://thefewellhomestead.com 

Homesteading is a currently a major movement in America and beyond. And while the greater homesteading description is "to live a more sustainable life", there are sub communities of homesteaders within that greater homesteading movement. Today we're going over what some of those communities are, some of the stereotypes around them, and maybe discover which community you fit into. Plus, we're talking about the poverty mindset around homestead—do you have to be rich or poor to homestead? Or neither!? Find out in this episode of the Choosing Simple podcast. #homesteadersofamerica #homesteading #homestead Discover more at https://thefewellhomestead.com and https://homesteadersofamerica.com 

In this episode we talk about a list of 20 or so herbs that you absolutely need in your apothecary for an "end of the world" scenario. What do you do when you can't get to the hospital. What if the medical system doesn't exist anymore? Or maybe more simply, what happens if you have something you need to treat and there's no time to get to a medical facility? Grab a notebook and pencil, you'll want to write this info down.  Join the Homestead Herbalist membership and courses here -- https://amy-fewell.teachable.com  Follow me online at https://thefewellhomestead.com  HERBS FROM THIS VIDEO --  Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) Astragalus (astragalus membranacus) Oats (Avena Sativa) Cayenne (capsicum annum) Balmony (Chelone glabra) Fringe Tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Hawthorn (crataegus laevigata) Ecihinacea (purpurea or angustifolia) Ephedra (ephedra Sinica or equivalent) Eyebright (euphrasia officinalis) Meadowsweet (filipendula ulmaria) Goat's Rue (galega officinalis) Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) German Chamomile (matricaria recutita) Poke (Root -- Phytolacca americana) Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina) White Willow (Salix aeba) Black Elder (sambucus nigra) Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Nettle (Urtica dioica)

We all know that we need rice, beans, and a prepper pantry. But what about some of the off the cuff things you may not think about—the unique items? In this video I talk about some of the unique items you may not have though you'd need in a long-term crisis situation.   RESOURCES & INFO FROM VIDEO BOOK | One Second After https://amzn.to/3B3Mjsx https://thefewellhomestead.com

In this episode we're talking all about kids. Are they supposed to adapt to us, or are we supposed to adapt to them? Are kids an inconvenience? What's with all the kids gadgets that try to make life easier? Let's talk about it all here. Visit me only at https://thefewellhomestead.com

Modern theologians and christians like to state that Eve "usurped" her role as a woman and wife when it comes to the serpent and the fruit. But the reality is that we don't actually know what the Bible says. Coincidentally, Eve also found herself in that situation when the serpent questioned her, "Did God REALLY say that?" And it begs the question, do we really know what the Bible says in general? In this episode we use this example of Adam and Eve, and how Eve was deceived because she didn't know the truths of God.  Follow me online at https://thefewellhomestead.com

Do you believe that God still speaks to us through His Holy Spirit? In this episode, I talk about how we found our brand new homestead, and how intricately God was in it all. How He led us away from one home, to find this home. How He gave me a dream about our future daughter, and more. God still speaks to us, we just have to be willing to listen.  Visit me online at https://thefewellhomestead.com

I get this all the time—herbalism is witchcraft, or, if it's not, it will send you down that path. If it's not that statement, then it's "if you believe in herbalism then you aren't relying on God." In this episode we debunk a lot of this doctrine and unbiblical theory, and show exactly why herbalism is biblical, and normally isn't due to witchcraft.  Follow me online at https://www.thefewellhomestead.com 

Do you have some leftover bitterness or unforgiveness in your heart? Is there something holding you back from your full potential within relationships or life? In this episode, we talk about the key to forgiving and moving on into the fullness of life that God has for you. The key is...forgetting. Follow online: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com 

We have been constantly trying to get back to "the garden" ever since we were banished from Eden. But what we may not realize is that God still speaks to us through the garden. In this episode, I'm sharing with you what God has been teaching me through the garden recently.  Visit me online at https://www.thefewellhomestead.com

Westernized culture often leads women to believe that they should be barefoot, at home, quiet, and oppressed in many situations. I hear it often, "women shouldn't speak in church, women shouldn't lead, women shouldn't.....". Often times, churches will use the Proverbs 31 woman to back up their mentality. But the Proverbs 31 woman just proves their mentality wrong. In this episode, we're going through Proverbs 31, Galatians, and even some of the most popular women in the Bible, to prove just how wrong the "oppressed wife" mindset really is.  • • Visit online here: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com • • From this episode: How I Became a Work At Home Mom (video): https://youtu.be/S9HY8ZjKLIE

As a Christian, these times in America may seem a little chaotic. The common question is, "will God forget America"? And my not so common answer my fool you. Follow along in this week's episode, and be inspired to live a simple life. Visit my website: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com #america #God #christianity #homestead

Have you chosen your word for 2021 yet? In this episode, we talk about what our words for 2021 are, how we came to those words, and how we're finding peace and rest in the new year. Join Amy and guest, Ann Accetta-Scott, in this final episode of the Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays series, as well as the very first episode in season 2 of the Choosing Simple Podcast.  Find Amy online here: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com Find Ann online here: https://www.afarmgirlinthemaking.com  #homestead #homesteading #homemaking #Jesus #newyear 

This week my friend Casey, from the Deerly Woven podcast, joined me as we talked about Christmas and why the shepherds were the first to hear about Jesus' birth. Sometimes God uses the people we expect the least from, to do the greatest work.  Find Casey here: https://deerlywoven.com Join me online here: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com

Joy isn't just an emotion, it's often a choice. How can we choose joy during some of the hardest times of our lives? Especially during Christmas. In this episode, Joy Perrett of Adventure Acres joins me as we walk through some ups and downs in our lives, and how we had to actively choose joy...including during the holidays.  • Find Joy Perrett online here: https://www.facebook.com/AdventureAcresDaisyRoads • Find this podcast here: https://thefewellhomestead.com/redeeming-home-for-the-holidays/

This week, Lisa Bass from Farmhouse on Boone is joining me to talk about holiday decorations without expectations. We talk about utilizing the great outdoors for free and beautiful decor, how to keep littles from touching "all the things", and how it's really about the memories, not about the glamour.  Visit Lisa online at https://www.farmhouseonboone.com  Visit this series online at https://thefewellhomestead.com/redeeming-home-for-the-holidays/

This week I have guest Jamerrill Stewart with me, as we walk through how you can have Christmas without all the chaos—with a large family or a small family! We'll talk tips and tricks, our own family traditions, gift giving, and how to set boundaries with extended family. We even dive into some food talk and how you can make food super easy on Christmas Day! Also, how to really embrace the holiday this season, even with all the chaos in the world today. Don't forget, it's all about choosing simple! • • FROM THIS EPISODE: Join Jamerrill Stewart on her website: https://www.largefamilytable.com Join Amy on her website: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com

This year has been one of the most complicated, frustrating years most of us have had in a long time. In this week's episode, Michelle Barringer from Farm Life Outfitters and the Heart at Home podcast, joins me to talk about how we can be thankful this Thanksgiving when we intentionally choose thankfulness. We'll walk through some scriptures, and some encouragement, for you as a wife, mama, woman, and homemaker this holiday season. • • Check out Michelle here: https://www.farmlifeoutfitters.com

In week 3 of the Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays series, I'm welcoming my friend and podcast host, Melissa K. Norris, to be our co-host this week! We're talking all about food, traditions, memories, recipes, and more! We'll also give into some tips and tricks to make the food of the holiday seasons a little easier to prep for. And we'll even talk about navigating those icy waters with family members that have different political and health views than you do this holiday season.  • • FROM THIS EPISODE Yeast Roll Recipe (Amy): https://thefewellhomestead.com/mennonite-yeast-rolls/ Pumpkin Roll Recipe (Melissa): https://melissaknorris.com/pumpkin-roll-recipe-from-grandma-with-fresh-pumpkin Visit Melissa online here: https://melissaknorris.com Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays website: https://thefewellhomestead.com/redeeming-home-for-the-holidays/

In episode 2 of the Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays, we're talking about how a cluttered and untidy home can actually be a reflected of a cluttered and untidy heart. But sometimes, a clean home isn't just about cleanliness. Listen to this week's episode as we take back our homes for the holidays! Want to support the podcast? You can do that by clicking here. • Learn more about the series here -- https://thefewellhomestead.com/redeeming-home-for-the-holidays/ • Mary and Martha Homemaker Guilt Video and Post -- https://thefewellhomestead.com/martha-and-mary-bible-study-homemaker-guilt/ Scriptures from this episode: Pslam 51:10 Proverb 4:23 Titus 2 4-5 Proverbs 14:1

Feeling kind of frantic and crazy after the year we've had? Well wake up, sister! It's about to get even crazier with the holidays! But does it really HAVE to be crazy? Now, more than ever, we need to find rest, purpose, inspiration, and peace during the holiday season. In this 9 part series, we'll walk through the holidays with ease. This will be the BEST holiday season you've ever had, because we're redeeming our homes for this holiday season! Join me November through December, every Monday, as we tackle it all and find peace and rest together. And maybe a little fun and inspiration too! Want to support the podcast? You can do that by clicking here.

Scrolling through your newsfeed only to walk away stressed out, angry, upset, bitter, jealous, or tired? Have you ever wondered if your social media life isn't reflecting God's will for your life, and maybe that's why you feel the way you do? Check out this episode of Choosing Simple, where I talk about recently unfollowing a lot of "friends" and influencers online, how it has changed my life, and why I think it will change yours.  FROM THIS EPISODE: Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays Series -- https://thefewellhomestead.com/redeeming-home-for-the-holidays/ 2021 The Homestead Journal Planner -- https://homesteadersofamerica.com/product/2021-the-homestead-journal-planner-pre-order/

What is God doing in the midst of all the rioting, virus outbreak, hatred, and calamity? Today I dive into what God has been pulling me to say for a few weeks now after learning about a Christian friend who recently lost some contracts with businesses because of who he is and what he believes. And we discover that even through all the hardship, God is walking in the midst of us all. We may not understand today, but we will one day. • • IN THIS EPISODE • •  Luke 3:17 John 13:6 Redeeming Your Home for the Holidays series

Have you ever felt like being a parent is inconvenient? We always have other things to do—clean the house, get work done. Whatever it is, sometimes, as parents, we feel like we're just trudging along at a pace we're not ok with. But what is the standard pace as a parent, after all? In today's podcast we break down a few scriptures, and we learn just what Jacob meant when he said in Genesis that he would walk at the pace of the children and livestock. Because in real life, as a parent, it's all about the pace of the least of these. And sometimes we'll find that when we slow down to their pace, life gets a little less overwhelming.  • • FROM THIS EPISODE • •  Genesis 33:14 Psalms 127:4-5 Proverbs 22:6 Proverbs 13:24 Ephesians 6:4

Do gender roles have a place in the Christian home and on the homestead? My response might surprise you! In this episode I break it down for you, and talk about how the family unit is a team first, rather than a list of gender roles. And while we're a team, we are also naturally created differently, with our own strengths and weaknesses.  • • FROM THIS EPISODE • • Join my Homestead Homemaking Group for Christian Women & Friends • • FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE • • FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

Sometimes the garden can teach you more than just how to prune and harvest. In this episode, I go over how the garden teaches us so much more about life, because the same God who created us, created the garden. We were created to be gardeners. And just like tomatoes, we need constant and meticulous pruning to be the most efficient we can be.  • • FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE • • FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

If you've suddenly found yourself a homeschooler due to recent current events, or just because you've always wanted to homeschool, NOW is the time to plan! In this episode I talk about how we homeschool, what we use, why you need to plan right now, and some of our struggles and successes.  • • LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE • • A.C.E Curriculum OR Visit the ACE Website HERE MasterBooks Curriculum Teaching Textbooks (Math) Abeka Curriculum (this is a fairly advanced curriculum) Saxon Math Curriculum • • FOLLOW ME ONLINE HERE • •  FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

In 1 Samuel, Israel pleaded Samuel for a King. They wanted someone who could protect them, simple because they suddenly became fearful of a neighboring nation. What they had forgotten is that God had gone before them and fought every battle before they went into battle. Could we be like Israel in the United States? Could the chaos, adversity, riots, disease and more simply be a people group demanding a king? In the midst of it all, how do we choose to be simple people? In this episode, we're going over it all. • • • FROM THIS EPISODE • • • 1 Samuel 8 — Israel Asks for a King Rory Feek Video — "What's Important to YOU?" •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

Motherhood can be challenging. With mom guilt, comparison, and more, sometimes we feel guilty for asking for help or tips. In this episode we talk about the reality of motherhood, but more than anything, I read off some of my favorite expert mom tips from mamas and grandmamas that have followed me on social media for years! You won't want to miss this episode, mama. Grab a cup of coffee, lock yourself in your bedroom, and come glean from some amazing wisdom keepers in motherhood.  • • • FROM THIS EPISODE: What I Do When I Feel Overwhelmed (episode) My Favorite Ring Slings Happy Baby Carrier Onbuhimo Ergo Baby Carrier Why We Ditched Baby Led Weaning (not really) Video •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

The sad reality is that, in this Christian life, even though we preach hope...most of us don't believe God is going to show up during the hard times and moments in our lives. This week we talk about the current events, mandated "things", fear, and more. And how God shows up, especially when WE show up. •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

I hear it all the time, the excuse called "I can't afford to homestead". When the reality is that, if you took a good hard look at your budget, you'd find that homesteading is absolutely attainable for your life. Let's talk about it all in this podcast. Because homesteading isn't just a "thing", it's a lifestyle! •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

We're talking real life and day dreaming about money we could spend on the homestead! In this episode I walk you through some practical things to think about when you think about putting that stimulus check to good use on the homestead. And then, we get super fun and start day dreaming about what we "could" get, even if it cost way more than a stimulus check could pay. Join in the fun with me on this week's episode! •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

Are you contemplating having a natural childbirth? In this episode I go over both of my natural childbirth experiences and show you just how different my hospital birth and birth center birth was. We'll talk about some pain management tips, and how you can have the best natural childbirth of your life! RESOURCES FROM THIS PODCAST The Birth Story of Everett: https://youtu.be/P3kf4rWh8H4 •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

Where have I been? Sorry for being MIA the last couple of weeks, but I've had good reason. In this episode I share my heart with you on why I've stepped away from the podcast recently. I also share about being quiet in a very loud world, and we dive a bit into Holy Week. •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

You know what I really don't do well with? Feeling overwhelmed. In this episode I go through a few steps that help me to not get to the point of feeling overwhelmed. I also talk about what I do when the burden of being overwhelmed is unavoidable, and I have to navigate through it.  RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Finding Joy in the Midst of Chaos (Episode) -- https://anchor.fm/amy-fewell/episodes/S1-E4-How-Do-You-Find-Joy-in-the-Midst-of-the-Chaos-eaq08u •• Join me online •• FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

In the midst of the chaos of the recent pandemic, peace can only be found in a perfect Savior. Also, in this episode, we talk about choosing empathy over apathy, and taking people under our wings to help them lessen the fear in their lives. SCRIPTURE IN THIS EPISODE: John 16:33 HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD Video series: https://homesteadersofamerica.com/grow-your-own-food-series/ Join me online–– FACEBOOK YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM WEBSITE

Are you waiting on something? Are you waiting for your marriage to get better, the perfect spouse to come along, your first (or third) baby, a health issue to get resolved? Whatever it is, sometimes God chooses to make us wait for a reason. Other times, waiting is just something we have to go through. But whatever it is, let's talk about some of the easy, and hard, things I've had to wait on in life. And let's walk through some amazing scriptures that will get us through these hard times. SCRIPTURES FROM THIS EPISODE: Isaiah 40:31 Lamentations 3:23 Proverbs 3:5-6 Romans 5:3-5 James 5:11 FOLLOW ME ON: Facebook Instagram Youtube Website

While this could be controversial, let's not make it so. It's time to face the facts that, whether we like it or not, politics and homesteading go hand in hand. If you want to keep your food freedoms and freedom to live this homesteading lifestyle, it's time to show up! I have recently been asked why we're continuing to host the Homesteaders of America conference in a state were most people don't agree with their politics. I'm going to answer that question in this podcast! We get down into the nitty gritty of it all in this week's podcast. JOIN ME ONLINE Facebook Instagram Website Youtube Channel Homesteaders of America 

BONUS EPISODE -- With fears rising about the recent coronavirus, I wanted to take a moment to speak some common sense information into your life. Talk to you about naturally preventing the virus. And just having some real life talk about the virus and the epidemiology of it all.  >> Elderberry and Astragalus Syrup Recipe: https://thefewellhomestead.com/elderberry-astragalus-syrup/ >> How to Find Joy in the Chaos EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/amy-fewell/episodes/S1-E4-How-Do-You-Find-Joy-in-the-Midst-of-the-Chaos-eaq08u >> Purchase my book, The Homesteader's Herbal Companion: https://amzn.to/2Tx8pwS >> BERKEY WATER FILTER SYSTEM: https://www.berkeyfilters.com/?a_aid=5b51e2cdf3aa3&a_bid=c4fa3de4 >> FREEZE DRIED FOOD STORAGE COMPANIES      • Legacy Food Storage: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1156842&u=1744079&m=36800&urllink=&afftrack=      • Wise Food Storage: https://amzn.to/384jbQk      • https://amzn.to/2vt4n0b >>> VISIT ME ONLINE: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com https://www.youtube.com/thefewellhomestead http://www.instagram.com/amy.fewell •• Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This simply means I may receive a commission on products if you purchase them, at no additional cost to you.

In a society filled with pressures and burdens, the last thing you need as a woman and mama is to have the burden of "looking pretty". In this episode, Amy talks about something she recently experienced, and how the judgements of other women can weigh heavy. We take a look at 1 Peter 3, and what God has to say about true beauty. We encourage one another to do what makes us happy, not what burdens us in this lifestyle of beauty. If "making" yourself beautiful is something you love doing, that's great! If you don't want to wear makeup, that's ok too! But at no time should it ever be a burden to you. IN THIS EPISODE --  "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves." [ 1 Peter 3:3-5 NIV ]

An instagram follower recently asked me how I find time to sit and enjoy life in the midst of the everyday chaos, so I decided to answer her in this week's podcast. The reality is that there are several different ways to find joy, but the ultimate key is choosing and creating joy. Listen to some stories I share in this week's episode, and maybe even carve some time to find your own joy today.  • • IN THIS PODCAST • • All scriptures taken from the NIV  version of the Bible. "...and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." -- 2 Corinthians 10:5 "Rejoice always, pray continually,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." -- Romans 12:12 "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior." -- Habakuk 3:17-18 "Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say, or because of these surpassingly great revelations.Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.  That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." -- 2 Corinthians 12:6-10  • • FOLLOW ME ONLINE • • Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefewellhomestead/ Instagram: @amy.fewell Website: www.thefewellhomestead.com

Do you ever wonder why you waste your time trying? Why do I try to mop when my kids are going to run through with dirty shoes again. Why do I waste my time trying to cook when no one appreciates it? Why do I even try to get my garden going when it's just going to rain and rain and rain? Or even the harder issues, like why do I even try in my marriage, with my kids, with that friend that is difficult? Whether it's the everyday mundane or the more serious, often times we find ourself asking this question. Today I'm going to go through two scriptures with you, and a whole lot of inspiration, that may help you navigate this difficult part of life.  •• Scriptures in this episode •• 1 Corinthians 10:31 & 33 2 Corinthians 9:24-27 •• Find me online ••  https://www.thefewellhomestead.com https://www.instagram.com/amy.fewell https://www.youtube.com/thefewellhomestead 

Have you ever wanted to take on a new project, start a new job, or even just go out on a play date, but felt like you needed extra direction on making a wise decision? In this podcast, Amy talks about her tried and true methods of how to make wise decisions in the most of chaos, with the ultimate question of “will it be hindering my ultimate responsibility—my family?” Visit my website: https://www.thefewellhomestead.com Visit my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.fewell Visiting my Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/thefewellhomestead

In the first episode of the Choosing Simple podcast, I want to talk to you about who I (Amy) am, how I get here, and what my goals are for the choosing simple podcast! Get to know me a little better before we head into the nitty gritty life of a homesteading mama, wife, and homemaker.