48 episodes
The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader
-
- Leisure
-
-
5.0 • 2 Ratings
-
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.
-
Ep 47. How I am Living Slow this Summer Even Though I am Bad at Slow Living
Many people desire to live a homestead life when they desire slow living. Slow living can bring us to what is most important. It can allow us to savor the short time we have with our children. It can calm our nervous systems in this busy world. I think many of us desire slow living, but many (including me) are not the best at it. We live in a modern world full of busyness, but there are still simple ways we can slow down our days, despite living fairly normal lives. In today's episode, I share a glimpse into how I am trying to slow down to savor the summer for health and for happiness.
Links Mentioned:
View My Favorite Herbal Supplies on Amazon -> https://amzn.to/4c5or7s
www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/workwithme
Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a Topic -
Ep 46. Common Garden Culinary Herbs that Can Be Used as Medicinals
In the homesteading realm, a lot of people are looking to get into medicinal herbs, but it can be intimidating! I think we often discount the common herbs, right from our garden, that have been used throughout time for medicinal purposes. These common culinary herbs pack a punch and are safe and easy to use to start your herbal journey!
Links Mentioned:
View My Favorite Herbal Supplies on Amazon -> https://amzn.to/4c5or7s
www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/workwithme
Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a Topic -
Ep 45. 9 Cheap and Easy Methods for Preserving Your Garden Harvest
It is almost harvest time this garden season, and I wanted to share some simple methods for preserving your harvest, no matter the size or budget (no fancy freeze dryer required). This episode mostly focuses on herbs, but these tips can be used for many types of veggies and even flowers, too!
Links Mentioned:
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/drying-peaches/
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/how-to-preserve-fresh-herbs/
www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/workwithme
Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a Topic -
Ep 44. 7 Productive Ways to Rest on the Homestead
Rest AND productivity in the same sentence? I know that can sound confusing, but I truly find that I am most rested when I am doing something a little productive at the same time. Whether it's physical or mental, there are ways to rest your mind and body that can be productive for you in the long run. In this episode, I am going through 7 of my favorite ways to rest on the homestead.
Links Mentioned:
www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/workwithme
Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a Topic -
Ep 43. Is It Okay to Be A Half-Hearted Homesteader?
I think it is safe to say that we all go through different busy seasons. During those busy seasons, you may do more or less homesteading than you'd prefer- and that's totally okay! We need to release unrealistic expectations that we put on ourselves and know that every little bit of "homesteading" that we do in any given season is important, and enough.
Links Mentioned:
www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/workwithme
Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a Topic -
Ep 42. The Pressure to Plant a Native Garden
Instagram can be a great source of garden inspiration, but also pressure! While growing native is WILDLY important (see what I did there), I don't think we need to feel bad about not doing it perfectly. Some things simply make us happy. And no, we cannot singlehandedly wipe out all of the invasives in our area either. It's all a lot. Like many things in life, I think that finding the right balance for you will help you create the happy, pollinator-friendly garden of your dreams.
Links Mentioned:
www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/
https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/workwithme
Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a Topic
Customer Reviews
Just what I need!
Super excited to learn from this podcast all about urban homesteading! So far, Brittany has really taken out the overwhelm from jumping into it and made me feel so much more confident with starting! Looking forward to getting started with chamomile and lavender! :)
Doing what need to be done without overwhelm
I resonate with Brittany’s idea of jumping into action and using a word for the year rather than setting resolution. I love the quick and easy tips for making homesteading dreams a reality. I’m all about doing things without overwhelm and I found the tips for planning useful.