Homesteading for Beginners

Building a community involves embracing differences while focusing on common goals. In this episode I share some tips on how to be a good community member and how to start a community if you can't find what you are looking for. I also share about the four pillars on homesteading: Food security Self-sufficient skill building Preparedness.  Slower living This episode is packed with information that will help you find our build a thriving homestead community.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nmDwoOZIfBM?si=9Yve0IfYdqRU9Y86 Get the Homesteading for Beginners checklist here >> https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan More info: Shop Homesteading Books and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners    

It's important for homesteaders to have healthy bodies and minds. One way to do that is learn how to support our healthy by reducing things that tear our health down and increase things and aid in healing.  On today's episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast I'm talking with a Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Amber Belt. She shares so very important information about how to support our health as homesteaders.  In this episode she share protocols for preventivity and post illness healing. Learn about self-suffienct health with Dr. Belt.  Episode mentioned:  Episode with Body Builder Robert Sikes:  079. Keto & Homesteading with Robert Sikes Wildcraft game: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona/curation/5b56240e-99e3-47df-99ac-82905df446af?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfcur_aipsffarmer_mona_N09RGRTNG1K5GGJE1437 Dr. Amber Belt's Info: Website - https://www.dramberbelt.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/dramberbelt   More info:    Get the Homesteading for Beginners checklist here >> https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Shop Homesteading Books and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR  

Today, I'm diving into a topic close to my heart: homesteading as a mom. As a homesteading coach and a mother myself, I understand the unique challenges and rewards of juggling homesteading aspirations with the responsibilities of raising children, especially little ones. Here's what I've learned and want to share with you: - Finding Balance: Being a mom and a homesteader means constantly balancing our desire to give our children the best with the demands of tending to our homestead. It's essential to avoid overcommitting and prioritize what truly matters for our family's well-being. - Embracing Sustainability: While homesteading offers fantastic opportunities for our kids, it's crucial to approach it sustainably. I've learned the hard way that pacing ourselves and focusing on activities that are manageable and sustainable is key to long-term success. Building a supportive homesteading community can make all the difference. Whether it's swapping tips or lending a hand, having others who understand the journey can be invaluable. And let's not forget the importance of self-compassion. As moms, we need to forgive ourselves for mistakes, prioritize our own well-being, and set goals that align with our values and family needs. By doing so, we can create a homesteading lifestyle that enriches both our lives and those of our children. If you are just starting your homesteading journey be sure to get the Homesteading for Beginner checklist. It's free! Get the checklist here >> https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. 82 Organic Gardening with Jessica Gaige Jessica's Podcast: Organic Gardening for Beginners Ep. 91 A Deaf & Blind Homesteader in the Making: Coaching the Deafblind Potter, Kelvin Crosby. More info:  101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Shop Homesteading Books and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR  

Gardening tends to be one of the very first skills learned by new homesteaders. And I think it’s fantastic. Some people seem to intuitively know what to do as soon as they start. Other’s struggle to get seedlings to grow and stay alive and take on the belief they have a black thumb and growing is just hard for them.  If you are one of those black thumb people I’m going to help you in today’s episode by giving you some green thumb tips. If you are just starting your homesteading journey be sure to get the Homesteading for Beginner checklist. It's free! Get the checklist here >> https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. 82 Organic Gardening with Jessica Gaige Jessica's Podcast: Organic Gardening for Beginners Ep. 91 A Deaf & Blind Homesteader in the Making: Coaching the Deafblind Potter, Kelvin Crosby. Product mentions in this episode:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona/curation/76c107b6-dcd0-4c14-b28d-d70b3a42149c?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfcur_aipsffarmer_mona_KV4W4KYX5WJ14KY00MF0 More info:  101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Shop Homesteading Books and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR  

The homesteader's mindset is unique. We tend to have a different outlook on life than many people. We are choosing this lifestyle for many reasons and there are some common characteristics that help us enjoy this life some much.  Listen to episode 95 to learn the 9 characteristics the contribute to the homesteader mindset.  -Prepared -Producing more than we consume. -Problem Solver & Resilience -Appreciation for Nature -Community Oriented -Ingenuity  -Skill Building & Mastery -Self-Motivated -Food Snobs ;) Don't forget to get the free Homesteading for Beginners checklist!  https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Shop Homesteading Books and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR    

If you are thinking about getting chicks or chickens this season then you need to listen to this interview with Dalia Monterroso. Dalia has been educationing people about caring for backyard chickens for years and in this interview she shares tips for raising day old chicks. Before you get those cute chicks this year be sure to listen to this episode.  On today's episode Dalia shared: -Her story and how she became a backyard chicken keeping advocate. -How to decided whether you are ready to start chicken keeping. -How to care for day old chicks. -The difference between straight run chicks and pullets. -Things to consider about keeping roosters.  -Protecting your flock from predators. -And more!   Dalia's Info: Welcome to Chickenlandia Website: https://welcometochickenlandia.com/ Let's All Keep Chickens Book (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3IROz9k Welcome to Chickenlandia YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@WelcometoChickenlandia?si=lA2ct-H5Fu_EVUhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometochickenlandia/ Mona's Info: Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Shop Homesteading Books and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR  

I tend to talk about the weather a lot. A few weeks ago I brought up the weather to one of my daughters and she laughed and said, “Why do you always talk about the weather?” I told her it’s because it’s a big part of my life as a homesteader and horse owner. My daily life changes based on what the weather is doing. I also like to talk about the weather because it's a universal small talk topic that everyone has an opinion about. Let's chat about the weather today on the show!  Self- Suffienct Living Bundle is only $50! Ends March 24!  Use this affiliate link to purchase the bundle: https://monawea--impactbundles.thrivecart.com/self-sufficient-living-bundle/ After March 24 use this link to purchase the Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit: https://www.homesteadincomeplan.com/starthomestead I just launched my brand new Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit! The kit includes the Homesteading for Beginners digital workbook with videos guiding you through how to avoid the 7 homesteading pitfalls. The kit also include a digital homestead planner and coaching from me!   I'm excited to also tell you this new starter kit is one of the 110 digital products offered inside of the Self-Sufficient Living Bundle going on right now. So not only can you get my starter kit but you can also get tons of other valuable courses and ebooks on self-sufficiency topics.    Here's what you will learn: With this mega-collection of some of the most potent online courses and ebooks, you'll have the knowledge and guidance to: Grow your own organic food and live off the land How to start a micro homestead in your apartment Earn money online or from your homestead, through rentals, Instagram, farmstands, etc Lock in today's food prices with canning and food perseverance Protect yourself from harmful chemicals and electromagnetic radiation Make your own chemical-free products from plants and natural ingredients Raise and take care of your animals in your own backyard Raise a family connected to the values that matter most Create herbal remedies at home to boost the health of yourself and those you love Experience abundance even with a minimalist, DIY lifestyle And much, much more! Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Homestead Income YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR

If you have listened to this podcast for more than a few episodes you know how much I encourage homesteaders and dreamers to find a local community. There as so many reasons why I believe this is a crucial step in your journey and in today's episode I chat with two of my homesteading friends from the town where we used to live in California.  Adam and Leslie Martin are homesteading full time now in Tennessee. They started their beekeeping education business in hopes of teaching more people about natural and sustainable beekeeping.  In this episode (92) we chat about homesteading in California, moving accross country, community and how it relates to bees.  Adam & Leslie's Links: Get their natural beekeeping freebie! https://beekept.com/6-steps-to-bee-kept-by-bees/ https://beekept.com/ https://www.instagram.com/beeingkept/ https://www.facebook.com/Beekept2019 Mona's Links:  Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit Waitlist:  https://homesteading.myflodesk.com/qe5du2mb2s Azure Standard (mentioned in this episode, affiliate link): https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=EZO0slBbMt Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Homestead Income YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR        

If you have ever wondered what it's like to be coached by Mona Weathers, you need to listen to this episode. In this episode I coach Kelvin Crosy, a deafblind potter living in California. His desire is to start a homestead within the next year or so. This coaching session is Mona coaching Kelvin through the first steps to starting his homesteading journey.  In this episode we talk about... Kelvins story of how he went blind and deaf. Challenges living in a busy city while blind. Kelvins reasons for wanting to start a homestead. Kelvins dream for his potter business and future pottery school for people with disabilites. Coaching on how what's the best first steps to take to start homesteading. and more! Episodes mentioned in this episode:  -Permaculture with Larry Wheeler: Episode 52 -Quail with Jasmine Bass- Episode 38 &39 >>> Please be sure check out the short docutmentary Kelvin mentioned in this episode: https://school.deafblindpotter.com/ Find out more about Kelvin here: https://www.deafblindpotter.com/ Find Kelvin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deafblindpotter Mona's Links: Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit Waitlist: https://homesteading.myflodesk.com/qe5du2mb2s Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Homestead Income YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR  

I've learned so many lessons throughout my journey but these lessons are 5 truths that have stood out the most. I hope you enjoy episode 90 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast.  Rusing doesn't always get things don faster. Livestock sometimes have their own plans and usually it's opposite of your plans. You don't have to do ALL OF THE THINGS. You can get really good a few homesteading skills. Community dependenc y needs to be a part of your self-sufficiency plan. Slow living is not about having less to keep you busy. It's about choosing to do things that take more time.  Mona's Links: Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Homestead Income YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@HomesteadIncome 101 Homestead Income Ideas List: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK): https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan Mona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/ Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners Listen on Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteading-for-beginners/id1636732326 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRPb5IuC66BZwrzcWJtMR