The Rose’s Homestead| Homesteading, Gardening, cooking from scratch, sustainable living, food preservation

Hey friends! What's going on in your neck of the woods? I got my 1st chicken egg   It was like Christmas Morning!   I found a supplier for raw milk Right in our little town, how cool!   And the natural room spray that I'm loving, it doubles as a body spray!   Be sure to pop into the group and let us know what's new with you!! Come and hang out in the private Facebook community 👇  Modern-day Homem...

Hey friends! In this episode I have the amazing Naomi Troyer, she is a health and restoration coach among many other things.  She shares with us how stress and burnout can literally be making you sick, dysregulating your hormones and zapping your energy! Here is your sign to adopt a simple life, enjoy the show! You can find Naomi Here ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/share/186ghepNMH/?mibextid=LQQJ4d h...

Are you unsure on how to keep your flock healthy and happy this winter? If so you will love today's show! Most of the herbs I share in this episode will already be in your spice cabinet!  Enjoy the show!  Come and hang out in the private Facebook community 👇  Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day.   Contact: Alicia@theroseshomestead.com

Cold and flu season is around the corner! But don't worry—in today's episode, I share my top favorite herbal remedies that are easy to make and effective. We will talk about...Elderberry syrup, elderberry gummies (for the kids, or kids at heart. Anything gummy bear shaped just tastes better...🤣) Fire cider, it sounds a lot scarier than it is...I promise.  Mullen, nature's Mucinex and last but not...

Are you tired of spending so much money on groceries? In this episode, I share 5 things that I never buy from the store.   Here is some inspiration to start cooking from scratch, enjoying the process, and feeding your family well.   Are you ready to beat inflation? Me too! Let's do it together, xo Come and hang out in the private Facebook community 👇  Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for m...

It’s Harvest time 🍎🍏 Okay, so you have a garden and fresh produce. Maybe you have a ton of herbs that will soon be withering away due to the colder temperatures. What do we do with all of this food?!? 🤔 Maybe you don’t have a garden but love the fresh produce from the farm stands. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have fresh food ALL WINTER LONG? Well, you can! I have you covered in this episode! We wi...

Hey love! Do you dream of a life where you make your own sourdough bread and feed your chickens as your morning coffee brews? ☕🐔🍞 Maybe you step outside, and your sheets are hung on the line. There is no better smell than freshly washed bedding that smells like sunshine, am I right? 🌞 Do you have the dream of homesteading but think it’s out of reach? 🤔   Do you think you have to have 40 acres...

Hey Friend! Just because you CAN do it doesn’t mean you SHOULD do it.  Do you ever find yourself addicted to the achievement?  Do you wonder what is your best yes? It can be hard to sift through and decide what is right for you in a world that offers so many great choices. For every yes you give, you say no to something else. Remember, sis, you only have 24 hours in a day, and your body needs rest...

The real reason I started homesteading, the answer may surprise you! I was longing for a simple, unhurried life. I was tired of hurling myself from event to event and answering all the dings of modern technology. I wanted to be calm and peaceful. It just happened that my whole life, as far back as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to be a mom, wife, and homemaker. I found myself in a place whe...

Are you ready to start canning? I hope you are reaping a harvest if you planted a garden this year! If you didn’t plant a garden this year or didn’t get the amount of produce you would have liked, no worries! You can supplement from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and friends! In this episode, I want to share how I batch can. It will make it a lot easier to can a variety of delicious foods that...

Hey friends! School is back in session. Maybe you’re homeschooling, or your kiddos go to a traditional school like mine. No matter what your schooling looks like, we all have one thing in common. Can you guess what that is? They are hungry, and they want a snack! Right?!? In this episode, I share my snack drawer system and a few snack ideas with you—tried and true, of course. This system will make...

Does the question..." What's for dinner?" Make you feel a sense of dread, overwhelm, or mom guilt? 🙃🫠😕 Do you feel discouraged because you have a fridge full of food but are too exhausted from your day or can't make one more decision? (Decision fatigue is real friends!) Well, if you answered YES to any of these questions, this episode is for you! Enjoy the show! 🙌   Be sure to join us in the F...

  Hey friends! Someone asked me how I got my daily cleaning done in 20 minutes a day. The answer is..I put in a lot of work on the back end to get to this point. I decluttered with reckless abandon . I was ruthless. And guess what? I don't even remember what I got rid of! So that means I really didn't need it. Other than a box of random wires that my husband wanted me to keep and I talked him into...

Hey friends! Do you want to simplify your cleaning caddy? Do you want to make simple and effective non-toxic cleaners? Well, this episode is for you! With this simple list of ingredients, you can make every cleaning recipe I mentioned today, plus you can use these items for tons of other cleaning tasks. List of supplies Baking soda white vinegar salt 3, or more essential oils (my faves are) lavend...

Do you ever feel like you spend WAY too much time cleaning? If you raised your hand, then I have a treat for you! I share my daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule in today's episode.   Then, I show you how to create your very own daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule tailored to fit your life.   Who's ready to simplify their life, enjoy a clean home while only spending 20 minutes a d...

Hey friends!    Put this episode in your back pocket in case you get chicken fever next spring   😉🐥 In this episode, I share my step-by-step plan for preparing for and raising baby chicks.  Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homem...

  Hey Friends! Are you ready for a life update? I turned 39, and it was the best birthday ever! Dinner with family, time with friends, and picking out my very own baby chicks!   We are converting the sweetest playhouse into a chicken coop, and I am redecorating our house. I am craving all things cozy, and it's been so fun! Searching for vintage paintings, I even scored a gorgeous maple wood hutch...

Hey friends! Do you want to create your very own compost for organic gardening? This black gold will help your plants and flowers grow big and strong! There are many ways to create a compost bin, you can make one with wood and hardware mesh, order one from Amazon, or do what I did and buy a big metal trash can. I kept it simple 😉 I bought a 32-gallon metal trash can with a lid, I wanted to keep t...

Hey friends! I have a garden update for you. My tomatoes are flourishing, which is great because I can't wait to make spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce. 🍅 The wildflowers are blooming new beauties each day.  I have ONE huge, lonely spaghetti squash and finally green beans. 🌸🌺🪻🌹 I also have a lot of weeds! I'm not using any chemicals in the garden so I'm doing a lot of old-fashioned weeding. 🥵...

Hey friend! Have you been caught up in the cycle of following trends? I know I have been stuck in this cycle before. One day you're scrolling through Pinterest..drooling over all of the beautiful homes, so perfectly styled and curated. Then you look around your home and quietly decide that your house isn't up to par? So you get rid of everything you own, paint, and redecorate. Then a year or two g...

Are you struggling to raise children in this modern-day chaos of technology? Video games, smartphones, social media, and all of the platforms? Yeah, me too mama.  Romans 12:4 (write this out and put it up where you can see it daily) Don't get bullied into parenting like the world parents. We have a much better option! Simple but not easy.  And do not be conformed to this world (any longer, with it...

Are you kids hungry again? Yeah girl, mine too 🤣  In today's episode, I will share with you our top 5 summer snacks that we are loving right now. Enjoy the show! Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day homemakers https://www.facebook.com/share/b2Hs9nyWoBq5...

Summer is in full swing, YAY!!! 😎 It was a mild yet cold and gray winter here and we could not be happier to have this blazing hot weather.  In today's episode, I will share 3 tips for a simple, happy summer with your kids. Let's make this summer one that we will look back on and cherish.  Want to connect? Send me an email @theroseshomestead.com Come and join us in the Facebook group 🌱 The Moder...

Hey friends! I hope you had a wonderful Father's Day!  In today's episode, we will talk about modern homesteading and learn how to embrace self-sufficiency and a sustainable pace of life.  Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day homemakers https://www.faceb...

Are you ready to start cooking from scratch but have no idea where to start? I have you covered, friend! In this episode, we discuss how to create more workspace in your kitchen, AKA my baking cart, and I created a FREE pantry stock essentials list for you to download and take to the store with you. I even left room for your own notes on the bottom 😉 If you aren't already a part of the Facebook c...