Heart of the Homestead Family

It's safe to say that Heidi has more animals than Old MacDonald! So, for this episode, Heidi shares all the animals she has on her homestead. Listen as she talks about how each one contributes to the farm, but watch for future podcasts where she dives more into each animal! Don't forget to check out our website! Heart of the Homestead Family And follow us on social media Facebook Instagram

Part of homesteading and living on a farm might include raising animals but not to keep as pets. These animals are used for meat! Listen to today's episode about how Sarah and Heidi raise their animals with the mindset that they will be using the animal for sustenance and not to keep as a pasture pet. Have you checked us out on social media yet?  Instagram Facebook

Whether a beginner or a seasoned gardener its always good to take time to plan your garden for the upcoming season. In today's episode, Sarah will share some of the things for you to think about while planning your garden!   The fun doesn't end here! Sarah and Heidi have some other fantastic resources to help you after you listen to this episode: Sarah has a great 5 day workshop that will help you...

Have you made apple cider vinegar? If not you should! It's a great way to use up leftover scraps from your apples and end up with a product you can use. Get the full recipe here: Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Send us a message with any questions, comments or suggestions! Email questions to homesteadingpodcast@gmail.com or on Facebook or Instagram !

Planting season will be here soon and it is time to put our seeds to good use! Sarah has great success starting seeds in a variety of ways. Listen in as she shares her experience and advice on starting your own seeds inside.  If you have any questions about starting seeds or planting them, feel free to reach out! You can email us at homesteadingpodcast@gmail.com or send us a message on social medi...

Do you love popcorn as much as we do? It makes a great snack, especially when you make it at home. Listen to today's episodes as Heidi and Sarah explain how they eat popcorn, without the additives!   Follow us on social media for more! Facebook Instagram

We all love snacks but convenience foods have made it tempting to grab the ultra processed snacks which are not helping us. So for this episode we hope to encourage you to eat wholesome snacks and will give you lots of suggestions on how to do that. Here are some homemade snacks you can try! Ritz Copycat Cracker   Homemade Yogurt Copycat Bear Paws   Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram

As homesteaders, you never know what you'll find on the camera roll of our phones! Listen to today's episode as Heidi and Sarah share the fun things they like to take pictures of on their farms. Check out our website: Heart of the Homestead Family Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram

Considered Canadian liquid gold, there is nothing more Canadian than harvesting maple syrup on your homestead.  Find out the process of tapping trees, processing and some of the ways we like to use maple syrup! Don't forget to check out our website Heart of the Homestead Family Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram

Both Sarah and Heidi run CSA's from their farms but what exactly is a CSA? CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture," and in this episode, we are taking a mini moment to share how you can support a small local farm!   Follow us on social media for updates and more homesteading tips! Facebook Instagram

Winter is a good time to plan your garden but it's also a great time to learn something new! Curling up with a book while it's cold outside is the perfect plan.   Listen to today's episode as Sarah and Heidi share some of the homestead books that have helped them in their homesteading journeys. Books that range from just starting out to dealing with complex problems you may encounter! Check out He...

Have you got apples that you don't know what to do with? Join us for our mini-moment, all about apples! What is a food mill you ask? Check out everything you need to know here . Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram Send your questions to: homesteadpodcast@gmail.com

Homesteading is a rewarding undertaking but it isn't always easy. So today we're sharing some of the things we have learned to make our daily life on the homestead a little easier, including how to get water to our animals, our favourite kitchen tools and other general tips and tricks! For more about the food mill, read this blog post ! Follow us on social media, where you will find our Egg Pancak...

Did you have an abundance of winter squash this harvest? Wondering what to do with it all? Listen to today's mini moment as we share what we do with winter squash in the kitchen.  Don't forget to keep the conversation going on our social media pages! Instagram Facebook

We are taking a moment to share some of our goals for 2025 to hopefully inspire you in your homesteading journey. Listen in for laughs, ideas and life on our farms! And grab our Homemade Yogurt Recipe Here ! Check out our website:  www.heartofthehomesteadfamily.ca Follow us on social media! Facebook  Instagram

It's time to start planning, preparing and ordering your seeds for this year's growing season, but where do you start? We will share some resources on how to select your seeds! Be sure to check out a Seedy Saturday to swap seeds and learn more about them! Check us out on social media to stay up to date on all things homesteading! Facebook Instagram

Join us today as we talk about what homesteading used to look like and what modern homesteading looks like today from our perspective! We would love to stay connected with you so follow us on social media where you can ask questions, send us a message and gain new insight into homesteading! Facebook Instagram

Welcome to Heart of the Homestead Family! We are two moms who want to share our love of homesteading with you. Join us for our first episode as we explain a little bit about who we are and what you can expect from us in the coming episodes!   Want to learn more?  Of follow us on social media for updates! Facebook Instagram