The Homestead Kings

In a culture where being a devoted wife isn't the norm, let's strive to lift our husbands up, honor and respect them, and have gratitude for the roles they play in our lives.  Blog post: https://thehomesteadkings.com/2018/07/06/why-im-honored-to-be-a-devoted-wife/ Website: www.thehomesteadkings.com [ music: Acoustic Folk Background Guitar | FOLK by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/c...

“Hey! I’ve heard you have [insert animal]. My [insert family member, friend, acquaintance] loves [said animal]! We’ll have to come by your house and see them.” Uh, why? Do you know how caught off guard I am when someone says this to me? It’s usually at some social function and said by people we barely know or converse with. How are we even supposed to respond? You just invited yourself and gu...

What do income properties have to do with homesteading? As much or as little as you want! Agrotourism is a booming business right now, and maybe you have a little spot you could make a rental on your homestead or farm. Or maybe you'd like to build your passive income to fund your homesteading life with offsite properties. Income properties can be fantastic long-term tools to build wealth if done c...

Homesteading started trending at some point during the pandemic and hasn't stopped. We've all heard about the drones of people fleeing big cities to live a more rural lifestyle. You may even be one of them (welcome!). Homesteading is a wonderfully fulfilling life that has its ups and downs, but if you don't know your "why" or allow your "why" to adapt and grow as you learn, it can quickly become m...

Yes ma’am. Yes sir. No ma’am. No sir. Ma’am? Sir? Children in the South are still taught these to this very day though it appears that it is starting to wane. Is it offensive or a sign of respect? So, why do Southerners say Sir & Ma'am? We dive into why we use these terms, why we are teaching our child to say them, and whether or not we think they are relevant to today's world.   As...

You can "homestead" from anywhere, but some things, like animals or an expansive garden, do require a little more land space. What are you looking for? What's your plan? What are your goals? What's your budget?  No matter what your homesteading goals are, the steps to searching for the perfect property are pretty much the same across the board. We talk about this and how to achieve your homes...

Sometimes, the fear of the unknown or a lack of confidence, or even poor time management can prevent us from just starting something. Even then, once you start, see it through and "go"! No matter what you're on the cusp of, the time is going to pass anyway. You might as well begin a task, a creative outlet, a book, a project, etc., and fill that time with something productive.  In this episod...

Dani Mason of Noble Acre sat down with us to talk all things edible. Her Instagram is chocked full of beauty. Her raised beds are prolific. Her greenhouse is straight out of a fairytale, and her chicken coop is just adorable! We talk her plant business goals, her garden goals, seed starting to harvesting and what to do with your harvests! I learned so much from Dani, and I know you will too! As al...

After our original Budgeting episode, we got quite a few requests for a part 2! So as requested, we talk nitty, gritty details on how you can organize your budget, pay off debt, and find money to stow away in savings. We're definitely not financial professionals, but we share what tactics have worked for us and our homestead.  As always, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy! Blog: w...

We just had to join the New Year bandwagon and talk about whether or not our 2021 goals (or things that happened that weren't on the list) were accomplished and the ones we're looking forward to in 2022. We also talk tips on how you might approach your 2022 to-do list and 3 key suggestions for those beginner homesteaders who are just starting out!  As always, thank you for listening, and we h...

Round bales can cut costs, but you have to figure out how to move them, store them and properly use them for your livestock. Our DIY Hay Hut blog post is our number one most visited article on our blog and for good reason! It can be a real dilemma trying to figure out what to do with these massive hay bales. Today, we give a little update on how our hay huts have held up the past four years, what...

We're talking homesteading gifts! We compiled a short list of gifts the homesteader in your life (or maybe yourself) will love! Practical. Beautiful. Thoughtful- Gifts that are treasured and used time and time again, year after year. And, if you're a homesteader still looking for what to give your friends and family, stay to the end to learn some ideas for gift giving from the homestead!  As...

Just because you didn't grow up on a homestead or have never worked on a farm doesn't mean that you aren't capable or ready to start homesteading. Like anything, if you're willing to put forth the effort of learning and embracing the work it takes to homestead, you can absolutely be a successful homesteader!  In this episode, we talk about our gateways into homesteading (hint: it wasn't chick...

With the ever-exciting life and chaos on a homestead also comes having to deal with death. This was a hard one for us... As much as we all want them to live forever, animals come to an end, and often, our choices can affect that chapter and how it closes. We share our grief and what we've learned from having to make end-of-life decisions for our animals in the past and present. It's not a fun topi...

I rarely have to edit, but this time, this outtake from our episode, "Busy, The Myth," was too good not to share. There are times when the word "NO" should be your only answer, and yet, it's a simple, little word that is sometimes soooo hard to say.  Website: www.thehomesteadkings.com [ music: Acoustic Folk Background Guitar | FOLK by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_.....

Let's talk about the myth that is being too "busy" and offer up a few tips for how you can slow your life down, on purpose.  Website: www.thehomesteadkings.com [ music: Acoustic Folk Background Guitar | FOLK by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_... Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons...

Buying local when it comes to food is always a good idea, but it's even better from a reputable farmer. However, there's a fine line when it comes to prices and the realistic profit you, as a homesteader/farmer, can expect to make and what you, as a consumer, are expected and willing to pay. We may or may not have had an experience recently along this theme... so we invite you to join us as we tel...

Let's talk about... Budgeting. Are you thinking, "that's a big topic for episode three...?" Well, so are we! But, it's a topic that's super important in the homesteading world. How do you afford land? How do you afford animals? How do you afford to live? We'll dive into the topic of Homestead Businesses another time, but this episode is all about how to structure your monthly budget and how to sav...

Goodbye store-bought fertilizers & soil bags. Hello homemade, nutrient-dense goodness! Even if you don't have chickens or ducks, there are multiple ways you can feed your soil organically for the season-changing garden reset. And if you're like me, we had to learn what actually grew in the colder months of the year and quickly discovered how delicious it all can be! It took a few years, but we...

What makes a homestead? Is it the garden? Is it the animals? Is it the people? Is what you do or how you do it? We sat down to think about it one afternoon after lunch, while our toddler absolutely refused to nap. So, join us! And let us know in the comments- What Do You Think Makes a Homestead?  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thehomesteadkings.com/2017/12/27/are-we-a-h...

Sure! We're the Kings, but what does that mean? Learn how we got to be homesteaders and why we have chosen this life.  [ music: Acoustic Folk Background Guitar | FOLK by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed...

We are so excited to enter into the podcast world and can't wait to share all things homesteading with you! We're soaking in every bit of this simpler life, and you can too!  [ music: Acoustic Folk Background Guitar | FOLK by Alex-Productions | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0_M61F81Nfb-BRXE-SeVA Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported...