The Happy Homesteadmaker

<p>Neva grew up with very little screen time—TV had specific hours, and you watched what was on. That was it. Fast forward to today, and screens are everywhere, all the time. It’s not just the kids. The demand for our...

<p>If you’ve been aching to leave your job and be home full time, this episode with Neva might be the nudge you need. She’s not holding back—because sometimes the truth needs to hit hard.</p><p>The most important work...

<p>You don’t need to be living off the grid or raising chickens just yet to get something out of a good homesteading book. If you’ve been thinking about the lifestyle, these reads aren’t about giving you a strict to-do...

<p>Spring and summer bring warm weather, longer days, and—if you’ve got chickens—more eggs than you know what to do with. It starts with a few extras here and there, and before you know it, you’re drowning in eggs...

<p>With homesteading comes gardening, and with gardening comes weeds. But instead of tossing them aside, there are a few simple ways to make those pulled weeds work for you. Neva shares her three favorite ways to turn...

<p>Neva is approaching 30 years of marriage, and if there’s one lesson that has stood the test of time, it’s this: I don’t own him. As a military wife, Neva learned early on to figure things out on her own. But she also...

<p>Are you itching to start your garden but don’t have a greenhouse? You don’t need fancy equipment to get your seeds growing! There are plenty of creative ways to start your garden, even without a...

<p>Some traditions are intentional—birthday pancakes, holiday movie marathons, first-day-of-school pictures. Others sneak up on us, forming quietly over the years until one day, we stop and ask, Why do we always end up...

<p>Keeping a home tidy with kids around can feel like a never-ending task, but a few simple strategies make all the difference. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s creating habits that make cleaning up easier for...

<p>Some days, the to-do list feels endless, yet nothing seems to get done. It can be discouraging, making it feel like nothing is moving forward. The weight of unfinished tasks can be hard to shake, leading to...

<p>One of the most common questions about homesteading is, “How do you make it work financially?” The truth is, you don’t need a lot of money to get started. Homesteading is less about what you have and more about how...

<p>Homesteading isn’t about having everything figured out from the start—it’s about making the decision to begin. For a long time, I thought I needed the perfect setup before I could get started. But in reality, the...

<p>Starting a homestead can feel overwhelming, but where do you even begin? If you’re considering adding animals to your homestead, chickens are an excellent first choice.</p><p>Today, Neva is here to help clear up some...

<p>Winter might not seem like the ideal season to start your homestead journey. After all, the ground is frozen, the garden is dormant, and everything feels a bit slower. But here’s the thing—starting in the winter has...

<p>Are you thinking about starting a homestead, or maybe you’ve already taken the first steps? It’s an exciting adventure, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. There’s so much to learn, and let’s be honest—it...