Laura Millat: Makeup Wearing and Homesteading

The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)

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This podcast chronicles my homesteading journey on 7 acres in Ohio with my husband, chickens, bees and garden. This podcast is meant to be a bridge between nature centered homesteading and the more girly aspects of your life. Some topics discussed on my show are: what it means to be a homesteader, beekeeping, food preservation, self sufficiency, gardening for beginners, planners, backyard chickens, seasonal living, year round gardening, nontoxic homemaking, holistic living, safer skincare, hunting, clean beauty, real food cooking, canning basics, rural living, and living in the Midwest!

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Laura Millat: Makeup Wearing and Homesteading

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Leisure

Podcast website

www.thegirlyhomesteader.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Automated and "Easy" Homestead Systems 14.09.2022

Today's episode talks all about the automated systems that we use to manage our chickens and garden.  I also mention some common sense but not always practiced habits that can help you save time and better manage your garden! Join the Girly Homesteaders Community (NOT a Facebook group) Get $20 off your first Grubbly Farms order Follow me on Instagram

2022 Summer Garden Summary 07.09.2022

On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking all about the summer garden, like the things I learned and the things I want to change for next year.  I talk about drainage issues with tomatoes and cucumbers, pests, picking seed varieties and getting better at succession planting and harvesting. Join the Girly Homesteaders Community! Shop Beautycounter Follow me on Instagram

September Homestead Goals and Updates! 31.08.2022

Happy September and almost fall!  Today's episode goes over all the things I want to accomplish in the month of September.  I also share some garden updates too! Get $20 off your first Grubbly Farms chicken feed order

Caterpillar Killer, Oregano for Chickens, New Camo and Other August Homestead Favorites! 24.08.2022

Today's episode contains lots of products that have helped me out this past month on our homestead and also have just made me happy.  Here's links to all the products I mention: Durastat Oregano Water Supplement for Chickens Grubbly Farms Layer Crumbles (use this link for $20 off your first order) Tea Tree Soap African Black Soap Banyan Botanicals Hair Supplement Thrive Market (this links giv...

Soil Drainage and Our Amendments for Fall 17.08.2022

Today's episode is all about the amendments we made to our soil to get ready for this fall growing season.  We've been battling really heavy and sticky soil in our raised beds, and by improving drainage, we're hoping to get a better harvest of root crops this fall. Follow me on Instagram Shop Beautycounter

Introducing Chicks into an Existing Flock 10.08.2022

Today we are talking all about chickens, specifically how to introduce new chicks into an existing flock of chickens.  This was our best year so far with introductions and I think it's because they were younger than last year's batch.  Learn more on today's episode! This podcast is sponsored by Beautycounter, the non-toxic skincare and makeup brand I've been using for over 3 years. &nbsp...

August Homestead Goals and Updates! 03.08.2022

Today's episode is all about updates on our little homestead, like about how our new chicks are doing and garden struggles...  I also share the things I have on my list to complete this month before fall can finally set in.  Some of the things I talk about today are soil amendments, food storage goals, fall direct sowing and more! Follow me on Instagram Request Beautycounter skincare and...

Easy (and Organized) Herb Preserving, Mini Shade Cloth and Other July Favorites! 27.07.2022

Today's episode is all about my favorites from the month of July.  I mention lots of products in this episode, so here's the links for them: Barnett XP 380 Crossbow Beautycounter Cream Blushes (use code CLEANFORALL30 for 30% off your first order) Beautycounter Soft Cream (use code CLEANFORALL30 for 30% off your first order) Acure Niacinamide Serum Printable Planting Planning Pages Herb Freeze...

Eating Organic Isn't Enough! 20.07.2022

On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking about one of the factors in your lifestyle that can dramatically improve your health.  It's not stress, it's not your food, it's all the household and body care products you use.  Just like conventional foods, these items can leach toxic chemicals into your body, which over time can lead to hormone imbalances, gut issues, migraines, even can...

What to Do When the Garden Isn't Going Right 13.07.2022

Today's episode is about what to do when you feel like nothing is going right in your garden, whether you're not getting the harvests you want, or if things just fail entirely.  I talk about three ways that you try to fix the situation, or atleast to make yourself feel better about what's going on and prepare for he next garden. Follow me on Instagram

July Homestead Goals and Updates! 06.07.2022

Todays episode talks all about our goals for the month of July. We’re going to be gone for a decent chunk of time, so lots of these goals are about preparing for fall, and not super big projects.

Automatic Watering and Other June Homestead Favorites! 29.06.2022

Today's episode talks all about my favorite things from the month of June.  There's lots of links to share, so here they are (please note that some might be affiliate links denoted by an * and I make a small commission with no extra charge to you): Beauty by Earth Tanning Drops* Supergoop Sheer Screen Garden Sprinkler Water Pump for Sprinkler Wyze Smart Plug Lactose Free and Grass Fed Cream C...

All About Summer Skincare 22.06.2022

Today's episode of the podcast is all about summer skincare, specifically about how to deal with the constant changing environments you work in while homesteading, from the heat of being outside in the garden, to the drier air inside your home that you experience when doing indoor chores and sleeping.  I mention a lot of products in today's episode, here's the links, but feel free to send me...

Preparing for New Chicks! 15.06.2022

In this episode, I talk about all the supplies you'll need to bring home new chicks.  I have done this twice so far, and we are bringing home our third batch of chicks soon!  I specifically talk about how to house the babies, how to keep them warm, what to feed them and how to teach them to eat and drink.  I also talk about steps that can make them more likely to become cuddly and f...

2022 Spring Garden Mistakes 08.06.2022

Today's episode is all about the 7 things that went wrong for my first spring garden as a homesteader.  Although I had lots of success in the realm of salad greens, my root veggies are not what they should have been, so this episode is a summary of what I've learned and also what I plan to do differently in the fall.  If you didn't have the success you hoped you would this spring, hopefu...

June Homestead Goals and Updates! 01.06.2022

Today's episode is all about updates on our little homestead since last month, like what we're harvesting in the garden, what new chicks we're getting, about an almost bee swarm and more!  I also share the goals we have this month, like setting up an automatic watering system for our raised beds, harvesting honey, getting ready for canning season and more! Follow me on Instagram! Shop Beautyc...

May's Homestead Favorites 25.05.2022

Todays episode is another round up of my favorite things from the month.  Today's products can be lumped into two categories, gardening and skincare.  The links for these items can be found below: SKINCARE: Beautycounter Cocoboost Moisturizer All Good Tinted Sunscreen Butter Jane Iredale Powder SPF GARDEN: Neck Drape Grandma Gardening Hat Gardening Shoes Produce Containers Shade Cloth Fo...

Wild Turkey Hunting, Processing and Cooking! 18.05.2022

On todays episode, I’m sharing our experience this year with turkey hunting! We were finally successful after about 4 years of trying to get a bird, and the payoff was awesome! On top of the hunting story, I also share some things we learned about processing and cooking the meat. It was delicious and I’d highly recommend it!

What I've Learned About Seed Starting From My First Garden Season! 11.05.2022

Today's episode is all about seed starting, both inside and outside!  I am definitely not an expert when it comes to starting seeds, but I've learned more than I expected to these past 5 months.  This episode is great for the beginner gardener, but even if you're seasoned you might think about things in a different way! Follow me on Instagram Request Skincare Samples Here

May Homestead Goals and Updates! 04.05.2022

Today's episode is all about our goals for May.  Most of them are about figuring out processes and researching, but I do talk about getting our warm weather crops in the ground and about a potential new watering system for our raised beds. Follow me on Instagram Shop Beautycounter

Wild Ramps, Raised Bed Seed Sowing, Self Tanner and Other April Homestead Favorites! 27.04.2022

This episode of the podcast is a summary of some of my favorite things from the month of April!  These things have either made our lives easier on the homestead, or just made them more enjoyable and productive. Links for the products I mention: Silicone molds for preserving ramps and herbs in olive oil, both small and large Cleo & Coco dry shampoo (I buy mine off Thrive Market, click here...

Transitioning from Winter to Spring Skincare 20.04.2022

Yes, just like the seasons change, your skincare needs to change too!  We are slowly getting out of cold temperatures here in Ohio and the happy-skin humidity is coming.  Today's episode talks specifically about transitioning your skincare from winter to spring and what the heck people are talking about when they refer to "lighter weight" products.  Here's links to the products I me...

Dealing with Sick Chickens 13.04.2022

Today's episode is all about how we dealt with our sick chicken Dolores in March.  I talk about general chicken keeping practices, basics on administering medicine, force feeding food and water, how to keep a chicken secluded and how to reintroduce a chicken to the flock.  I also talk about how to determine whether or not vet care is right for you. Request Beautycounter Samples Shop Beau...

April Homestead Goals and Updates! 06.04.2022

Today's episode talks about a lot of things that happened and are happening on our homestead!  Make sure to follow me on Instagram to share even more in my homestead journey, but here's the things I touch on today: CHICKENS too many illnesses and injuries this month and how we plan to avoid them in the future switching feed from Scratch and Peck to Grubbly Farms (not affiliated with either) B...

DIY Seed Organization, Sourdough Bread, Mocktails and More March Favorites! 30.03.2022

This episode of the podcast is all about my March favorites!  These are things that have either made my life easier in March, or things that I have just really been enjoying recently.  Here's the links: Sourdough bread from Dorothy Lane Market in Dayton OH Mocktail made with 1 part strongly brewed hibiscus tea, 3 parts pineapple Spindrift and garnish with a lime over ice! Mineral Fusion eye makeup...

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