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What’s the Biggest Risk That You’d Like to Take, But Haven’t Been Able To?
We’re living it on the homestead right now! For us, that risk isn’t a far-off dream — it’s happening right now.We’re taking the leap and bringing our homestead to life Continue reading
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Full Circle: A Sustainability Milestone on the Homestead
Witness the magic of self-sufficiency as our homesteaders’ flock begins laying its own eggs, proving that sustainable farming thrives when nature is nurtured. Continue reading
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What Have You Been Working On? Exciting News from J & J Homestead!
Join us on a fresh adventure as J & J Homestead launches ‘Talking With Chickens’, a podcast diving deep into the heart of homesteading life this November on Spotify. Tune in for honest tales and insights that resonate with every… Continue reading
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Surprise! What You May Not Know (and What’s Coming Next for J & J Homestead)
What’s something most people don’t know about you? Every once in a while, I like to share a little behind-the-scenes update — not just about the animals, the garden, or Continue reading
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Embracing Lazy Days on the Homestead
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? In the rhythm of homestead life, it’s easy to fall into the trap of constant motion. There’s always something to do Continue reading
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Blog Prompt 2093 – The Most Successful Person I Know
When I think about success, I don’t picture a title or a trophy. I picture my husband. For more than 30 years, he dedicated his life to the United States Continue reading
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What Makes a Good Neighbor (As Told by the Homestead Next Door)
What makes a good neighbor? There’s a saying that “good fences make good neighbors.” But let’s be honest — on the homestead, fences might keep the goats in (sometimes), but Continue reading
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Thinking About Adding Kune Kune Pigs to the Homestead…
What could you try for the first time? We’re constantly thinking about how we want to expand the homestead. Often, we’re tossing around ideas about pigs, meat goats, maybe even Continue reading
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What Principles Define How You Live? The Homestead Way
What principles define how you live? Every morning on the homestead starts with a quiet moment of gratitude — before the chores, before the bustle, before the day truly begins. Continue reading
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The Adventure of Starting an LLC: Lessons from the Homestead Business Journey
Starting an LLC has been one of the most exciting (and eye-opening) adventures I’ve taken on recently. It feels a lot like starting a new season on the homestead — Continue reading
