The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living
Do you feel like you never have time to cook from scratch the way you want to? Tried diving into the homesteading lifestyle only to end up feeling burnt out? Maybe you’re not even sure where to start. Are you ready to navigate the world of homesteading in a way that suits your modern life? In this podcast, you will find modern and practical solutions for your suburban homestead. I’m here to dish out quick and straightforward homesteading tips and home management systems, all geared towards intentional living and finding contentment. If you’re itching to kick off your homesteading journey on your terms, bid farewell to overwhelm and guilt—you’re in the right spot. Hey friend. I’m Brittany. Crunchy mom and wannabe homesteader. I’ve been down the road of trying to learn all the homesteady things… and then I hit the burnout wall. Attempting to master every internet-suggested skill all at once led to wasted time and, let’s be honest, quite a bit of wasted money. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing ordeal. I’ve found a way to live out homesteading principles in my own modern style, letting go of some things and crafting a plan that sticks. And now, I’m here to guide you to do the same. If you’re ready to homestead in a way that meshes with your busy life— Join me and let’s make your homesteading goals a reality! Grab that sourdough starter from the back of your fridge, it’s time to rise. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com
Episodes
2 days ago
2 days ago
In today's episode, I talk about changing routines for household tasks (psst... join the Facebook Community and we are all going to share our favorite QUICK and easy summer recipes), family fun and adventures, and even a little self-care (not the woo woo kind, but the kind where you do stuff for "future you" and can thank yourself later).
Tune in and really work on adapting your routines for the season so you can have your best summer yet (Seriously. I actually mean that.)
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6 days ago
6 days ago
Companion planting is among the most popular homesteading and gardening goals from our community this year! Sure, we all know you should plant stuff with other stuff to make it grow better, but why? After researching companion planting, I was left with a few questions that I felt like no one was answering. Hopefully, this clears some of them up!
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Ep 37. My 6 Favorite Amazon Garden Finds this Year
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Happy Garden Season! Here are my top picks for relatively inexpensive (well, for the most part) Amazon finds for the garden that I have been LOVING this year as I build a garden in my forever city homestead.
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Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Oof! Regret is hard and hearing, "I told you so" is a hard pill to swallow. But if there is one thing I know for certain: the best way to learn homesteading is to learn by doing it and making mistakes. We are all human and we can change our minds whenever we want as we grow and learn. What is one lesson or regret that you learned the hard way?
Episode Mentioned: Ep 5: Homestead Confessions: Expensive Kitchen Gadgets I Regret Buying
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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Ep 35. Beyond Contentment: Actually LOVING Where You’re At
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
In this episode, I chat about contentment. But not just waiting around and being okay with where you are at, but still dreaming about your forever homestead. I mean LOVING where you are at, and not even wanting more (well, for the most part).
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Friday Apr 19, 2024
Ep 34. Six Herbs for Spring Allergies
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Today I talk about six of my favorite herbs for spring allergies and how to consume them (and how to get your kids to take them, too!).
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Ep 33. Things No One Tells You About Gardening
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
We all start somewhere. I am not a beginner but also not an expert gardener. This is my first year building a full-on garden, and I was surprised to learn these things.
I almost felt silly when I learned some of these things this year.
Let me know a surprising thing you learned during your first year of gardening!
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
It can be so hard when your friends and family just don't really get it. They might not be outright unsupportive... but when you are surrounded by people who don't get your desire to live a toxic-free, natural life (or want a homestead!), it can be a little exhausting. In this episode, I am going to explore some of the ways that you can deal with these feelings, bridge the gap, gain support, and stay true to your lifestyle choices.
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Ep 31. Taking the Reins When Things Change on the Homestead
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
It's time for change! But like, good change! Not scary change. The kind of change that we KNOW if coming... and we can actually plan for it if we just accept that it is going to happen.
Whether it's a new season with new homestead tasks, your kiddos getting older, a new job, or something else, we all know change will happen indeed.
Instead of getting stuck in our old routines, let's make some time to take the reins and make a plan that works for our lives in this new season.
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
Ep 30. 4 Gatorade Alternatives for Hydration During the Flu
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Y'all. This has been the WORST Flu of my life. Holy Moly. Here are 4 sports drink ideas that might be better options for you than Gatorade when you are in need of some serious hydration. Stay well!
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Refreshing Blackberry Rosehip Marshmallow Root Infusion Recipe
Yield: about 4 cups (2 drinks)
Ingredients:
For the Marshmallow Infusion:
1 quart water
¾ cup marshmallow root, dried and chopped
For the Blackberry Rosehip Syrup:
2 cups blackberries, fresh
¼ cup rosehips, dried
¼ cup honey
¼ cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch of sea salt
Instructions
At night, fill a jar with 1 quart water and ¾ cup marshmallow root.
Shake to combine and refrigerate. The next day, strain the mixture.
To make the blackberry rosehip syrup, combine blackberries, rosehips, honey, lemon juice, and ¼ cup water in a small pot.
Simmer together for 15 minutes, smashing the blackberries with the back of your spoon or a potato masher.
Strain the mixture into an airtight container.
To make a single beverage, combine 1 pint marshmallow infusion with 1 tbsp blackberry rosehip syrup over ice. Stir.
Add a pinch of sea salt and garnish with lemon.