Ep 158. Free Up $500 Before Christmas by Shopping Your Pantry
In this episode, we’re challenging ourselves to free up $500 before Christmas by shopping our pantries instead of the grocery store. We talk about how to take inventory, build meal plans using what we already have, and make it fun with a visual savings tracker. It’s all about using our resources wisely, wasting less, and creating a little extra breathing room before the holidays.
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Ep 157. A Day in the Life of a Modern Homesteader: My Real-Life Routine Hour by Hour
Ever wonder how other homesteaders fit it all in? This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes with an honest, hour-by-hour walkthrough of my real daily schedule — chaos, coffee, and all.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
🌿 What my realistic “homestead day” looks like as a stay-at-home mom and city homesteader
🌿 How I use time-blocking (not rigid minute-by-minute planning) to stay grounded
🌿 My honest struggle with comparison and contentment
🌿 How I’ve built homesteading into daily life one small skill at a time
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Ep 156. Fall Energy: When Doing Less Homesteading Actually Gets You Further
In this episode, we talk about what fall really means for us as homesteaders and why it’s okay if we’re not caught up on every project or learning a new skill right now. We compare fall to the luteal phase of a cycle—a time for reflection, slowing down, and preparing for the restful winter ahead. We also explore how winter mirrors the menstrual phase, reminding us that rest doesn’t mean doing nothing—it’s actually the perfect time to learn, dream, and rebuild our energy.
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Ep 155. 2025 Homesteading Deals I Would Actually Buy
If you’re feeling tempted by all the Prime Day and early Black Friday sales but aren’t sure what’s actually worth it for your homestead — this one’s for you. I’m taking a quick break from my homestead organization series to share what I’ve been seeing lately in the world of deals and steals, what’s worth adding to your cart, and what can probably wait until next year.
In this episode, I’m talking about some of my favorite brands, the types of products that actually go on sale (and stay good quality), and how to make a wishlist that keeps you from getting sucked into the scroll.
What We Chat About:
Why GreenStalk’s current clearance sale is the best I’ve ever seen
How to tell if a “deal” is really a deal (hint: check regular prices first!)
When to stock up on grow bags, seeds, and raised beds
Power backup systems and what brands to trust
Kitchen tools and cast iron cookware that actually go on sale
How I use wishlist shopping to avoid impulse buys
The one item still on my wishlist — the Presto electric pressure canner
My Best Tips:
Don’t feel pressured to buy everything right now — there will always be another sale.
Sign up for your favorite seed companies’ newsletters to catch those early November discounts.
Create a wishlist before you browse so you don’t get distracted by random “lightning deals.”
Quality over quantity — especially when it comes to garden gear and tools that need to last.
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Ep 154. How to Plan (and sometimes delay) Your Homesteading Projects
This week, I’m answering a listener question that so many of us can relate to: How do you plan your homesteading projects? Do you have a calendar?
If you’ve ever bought all the supplies for a new skill—like kombucha brewing or sourdough baking—and then never actually started, this episode is for you. I’m sharing why it’s completely normal to go through different seasons in our homesteading journey and how not everything has to happen at once.
I also talk about how I personally plan and prioritize projects, the simple tools that help me stay organized, and how I find little pockets of time in my busy week (even with kids at home). From embracing the ebb and flow of energy to letting go of perfection, this episode is your reminder that your homestead doesn’t have to look productive all the time to be meaningful.
In this episode, I chat about:
Why unfinished projects are completely normal
How to think seasonally when it comes to learning new skills
The difference between passion projects and habits
Finding small blocks of time to get things done
My favorite planners and simple brain-dump methods
Giving yourself grace to grow slowly and sustainably
About The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living
Do you feel like you want to cook from scratch, grow more of your own food, or live intentionally—but never have the time or energy to do it all?
Tried diving headfirst into homesteading only to end up overwhelmed, burnt out, or wondering where to even begin?
You’re not alone.
If you’re ready to build a homestead life that actually works with your modern, busy schedule—this podcast is for you.
Inside The Homestead Challenge, you’ll find time-saving routines, realistic strategies, and practical tips to help you simplify home systems, grow what you can, and start living from scratch—without the pressure to do it all perfectly.
Hey friend. I’m Brittany—crunchy mom, city homesteader, and your go-to for making slow living possible in real life. I tried the all-at-once approach to homesteading… and crashed hard into burnout. Turns out, trying to master everything at once just wastes time, money, and a whole lot of mental energy.
But here’s the good news: homesteading doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can do this in small steps that make a big impact.
If you’re ready to create a from-scratch lifestyle with more rhythm and less chaos—grab that sourdough starter from the back of the fridge... it’s time to rise.
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