The Minimalist Homesteaders: Recent Episodes
Hardy House Homestead
In this episode, we're unpacking the argument that minimalism costs more money than you might think. I found an article that warns people to be careful of the hidden costs of minimalism. Spoiler alert! There aren't any.
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Formerly known as The Minimalist Homesteaders, this podcast is getting a facelift! We’re upping our content quality and inviting you to join us as we continue growing our own food in the high desert of New Mexico!
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I love my current sourdough process and I hope you will, too! Once you learn a few basics of sourdough, you can do it the way that works best for you! Abby at Wild View Farms opened my eyes to the magic of using steam during the baking process and starting with a cold oven! Go check out her account on Instagram ♥️ https://instagram.com/wildviewfarms?utm_medium=copy_link
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This episode is about how our rooster turned aggressive and killed one of our hens last week. I mentioned this on my Instagram and here’s the whole story. Thank you so much for listening!
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Today’s episode is about how we get “stuck” when we live life by labels we’ve been given by other people. Also, we got some new baby chicks and I’m totally excited about them!
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When I realize my account was hacked, it made me think more about my purpose and priority. I immediately had to decide if I was believing the lie that I’m only as valuable as my following on social media. Listen to the episode to hear what happened and how I’m moving forward ❤️
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This episode is all about the natural & handmade products I love from The Wild Carrot Farmstead. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review! Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3GEoF5B
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In this episode, we dig into how many hens you need per rooster to keep the flock dynamic safe for your birds. Follow our YouTube Channel! - https://bit.ly/3GEoF5B Read the Blog - https://bit.ly/3v0l9Aa
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In this episode, I describe our decision-making process in deciding whether to keep a rooster in our flock for the time being. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This episode is all about how I make the decision of which kids’ clothes to keep and which to donate. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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In this episode, we talk about how to reuse brown packaging paper to wrap gifts, making gift wrapping simple and sustainable. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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In this episode, I explain why I think homesteading is a state of mind, not a zip code, an income level, or anything else. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This episode is all about the amazing benefits of tallow butter for your skin. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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In this episode, we go over the very basic steps of cast iron care, what “seasoning” is, and how to clean your cast iron skillet with salt. Follow @hardyhousehomestead on Instagram
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This episode is about the Rhode Island red chicken and some of the positive aspects of this breed. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This episode is all about letting your kids to help in the kitchen and giving them the freedom to be themselves in a real life setting. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Sometimes people don’t understand why we go to the trouble of homesteading when there’s food at the grocery store. And I’m not just talking about the haters on Instagram. Sometimes even your closest friends and family think that the homesteading lifestyle is crazy. Listen to this episode to find out why we choose homesteading instead of relying solely on the grocery store for food. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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I’m excited about the year to come and continuing to share with you! Thank you so much for being here! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This is an updated version of the original episode with this title from back in April 2021. Enjoy! Follow up on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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I’ve been challenged by our home, to say the least. Constantly trying to figure out ways to store things like shoes, toys, cookware and clothing is a real struggle! I hope you find this episode useful for finding solutions in your own home. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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I’ve been feeling a little down because we aren’t growing more of our own food right now and I just realized how silly that is. If you’re feeling like a homesteading imposter, listen to this & share with a friend!
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If you’re thinking about keeping quail, you might want to know some of these things we learned while keeping quail during 2020 and 2021. Your situation is different from ours and you may find that quail are the perfect fit for your homestead. You’ll never know unless you try! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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I’m beginning to declutter again because things are getting a little out of control around here! If you haven’t yet, follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This episode is about some of the things that I enjoy about homeschooling my kids. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Frugality is a natural part of homesteading. Learn how you can continue saving money in your homesteading journey. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Mom guilt is sneaky and it creeps up to steal your joy right when you least expect it. Kick it to the curb, friend! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Homesteading is simple. If I had realized this a long time ago, I probably would have started a long time ago. Too often, we think we have to do all the things or we have to pass some kind of test to be able to call ourselves homesteaders. But in reality, there’s no standard that determines whether someone is a real homesteader. If you have a mindset of increasing your self-reliance, I’d say you’re a homesteader no matter what your methods are. We don’t need to compete with each other on being the most hard-core or the most off-grid or the most waste-free. Competition won’t get us anywhere. Love and support, however, will. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Raising your own meat can be painful at first, but I know that our animals have a better life than they would have on a commercial farm. I KNOW that to be true, so I can take joy in nurturing our livestock and making sure our meat is humanely raised and processed. I can accept the circle of life as a sad reality of the fallen world we live in. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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These are three handmade Christmas decor ideas that I’m trying this year. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This episode is about some more of our 2022 goals and how to make blown egg Christmas ornaments. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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These are some of my goals for 2022. Let me know what you want to accomplish in the upcoming year by connecting with me on Instagram @hardyhousehomesteading
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This is the way we plan on executing our afternoon routine to beat the overwhelm and stay organized as a family. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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I made a morning routine based on some templates I found online to help organize our day and give me a blueprint to follow. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Learn how easy it is to make apple scrap vinegar! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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We have some ducks hatching in the incubator today! So exciting! Also, here’s an overview of how to can apple pie filling. Follow us on instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This episode is about what I wish I knew a month ago about pressure canning. There are so many things I wish I knew, but I kept it short and sweet. If you’re new to pressure canning, I hope this helps you out! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Stressed out? Me too. But listen to this! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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If you’re thinking about trying cloth diapers to become more self-sufficient, knowing how to wash them is going to come in very handy! If you have questions, let me know on Instagram — @hardyhousehomestead
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I don’t feel like a minimalist right now. And that’s okay, because the principles of minimalism are still part of my life and mindset. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This fermented cider is sinus-clearing, virus-fighting, and traditionally made with a recipe I found online by Mountain Rose Herbs. Enjoy! Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This episode is about how to make cheese from store-bought milk using just eggs, milk, sour cream, vinegar, and spices! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This is seriously one of the best teas I’ve ever had. If you’re a tea drinker, I’m sure you’ll like it, too! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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If it weren’t for you guys, we would t have a podcast. So thank you!! Thank you for always showing up, for always making me feel like taking time to record this podcast is worthwhile. Thank you for caring. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Visit the blog at www.hardyhousehomestead.wordpress.com | Giles and I were just talking about food storage. I know a lot of people buy the prepper food, like the long-term food storage. You know, the stuff they prepackage so that it will last 25 years in a bucket? Someone enlighten me if I’m missing something… but what do you do when the 25-year food storage runs out? It might be okay in a bucket for 25 years untouched, but once you open it up and start eating it, it’s going to be gone and then what do you do?
That’s why I decided to start homesteading. I wanted a renewable food supply in the form of a flock of chickens and quail, ducks and rabbits, and a big garden. That’s how people have lived for hundreds of years. It’s only been in the last few decades that we’ve gotten away from that. But because we were busy having a baby this summer, I didn’t do anywhere near the amount of gardening I would have. So we’re coming up with a plan for what to stock up on to get us through the winter months if there’s a problem getting food in stores.
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Giles and I were talking on the way home about how true vulnerability is only really possible when our identity is in Christ. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and visit the blog: hardyhousehomestead.wordpress.com
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In this episode, you can learn about 7 wild edible plants in New Mexico that might be growing in your backyard! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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I threw together this pumpkin pie to use up the fresh pumpkin purée I made. Hope you enjoy it! Follow me on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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I came across some old videos and pictures of our first son from about 4 years ago and it got me to thinking, “What would I tell myself if I could go back to that phase?” Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and visit the website: hardyhousehomestead.Wordpress.com
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I love the concept of being prepared for whatever may come our way, and the thing that seems like it might be coming our way right now is a diaper shortage. Listen to this episode to find out how you can go without diapers for your kiddos if they’re not available anymore. Connect with us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Today the power was out when we woke up and wasn’t estimated to be back on for several hours. This is how we responded! We went out and got some things to help us deal with a situation like this, especially if it lasted longer than a few hours. How do you prepare for power outages?
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In this episode, we explore how difficult it can be to be a minimalist when you’re a parent. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and share your homesteading stories with us!
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I’ve been pretty tired and taxed lately, so self-care is top of my mind. I’d love to know what YOU need more of when it comes to taking care of yourself. Sometimes it can feel like it’s just easier to take care of everyone else instead of taking care of ourselves, but our bodies can’t be neglected forever. Connect with me on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and let me know your thoughts on this topic!
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We got Brahma chickens in our last batch of chicks from Tractor Supply and found out after the fact that they are actually a pretty cool breed! Here are our 4 reasons you should add Brahmas to your flock. Plus, are we old fashioned or just typical homesteaders? Follow us on Instagram for a peek into our daily life and some fun homesteading videos — @hardyhousehomestead
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We spend this episode discussing the basics of keeping baby chicks and Bay shares the biggest mistake she’s ever made on the homestead, which ended up leading to the loss of two animals. It’s not fun to talk about mistakes, but acknowledging where we mess up can help other people to learn right along with us! Check us out on Instagram, where we share helpful videos and a glimpse into our daily life — @hardyhousehomestead
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There are a few things we’ve implemented lately at home that have really simplified our life and I thought I’d share them with you today in this episode! I also processed four of our quail recently, so I talk about that and a couple other updates on the homestead. Hope you enjoy and check us out on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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This is a quick episode about how we’ve noticed that when we focus on God, we’re more moved to love others the way Jesus loves. It’s a love without judgment and with the goal of helping others come to experience the joy of a relationship with Him for eternity.
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We’re wrapping up summer here at Hardy House! We had a rather unsuccessful hatch in our incubator last week, which lead to buying more chicks at Tractor Supply. We also talk in this episode about what it’s like to admit that we don’t know everything. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out our Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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In this conversation, Giles and I reveal the things that have helped us be better homesteaders. The dynamic in the coop is more peaceful — you probably know why! — and we also tackle the subject of how to grow your faith when you feel far from God.
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In this episode, Giles and I talk about how we’ve grown as parents & homesteaders since last year and our 5 tips for homesteading with small children. We have 3 new chicken breeds on our homestead, including a Lavender Orpington! Plus, the eggs in our incubator are hatching even MORE baby chicks! Hope you enjoy this episode and come find us on Instagram: @hardyhousehomestead 🌱
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012 - in this episode, Bay shares how becoming a minimalist in her wardrobe helps her stay focused on what matters. We both discuss how people and flowers are similar to each other in God’s eyes and Giles describes what it means to have spiritual weeds in your life.
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We’re making some changes to our flock of chickens in the next couple of weeks… can you guess what they are? Bay reveals how God’s Word has changed her life and Giles describes his realizations about God’s financial provision. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Our son Grey loves podcasts now, so he wanted to have his own storytelling session. Here’s our conversation - hope you enjoy it! Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Five years ago, we were evacuated from our home because of a wildfire that swept through our mountains. That experience taught us a lot, which you will hear in this episode, along with the ways in which sharing the gospel is like warning people of a coming wildfire. We also discuss how John the Baptist's life reflects a wonderful model of faith and purpose. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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Giles reveals the one thing he's surprised not to miss after decluttering his stuff and how we decided not to keep our kitchen cabinets. Bay talks about how homesteading is a return to a "simpler era," and we both discuss John 1 and the concept of Jesus being the True Light, through which the whole world can receive eternal life. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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In this episode, Bay tells the story of what turned our rooster into her mortal enemy. It turns out that Giles has a special power in creating peace with the livestock. We also talk a lot about the stress of parenting, turning to prayer instead of worry in a crisis, and how we come to realize that God knows everything we need and is willing and able to provide for us in every circumstance. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead
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In this episode, my husband Giles joined me in conversation about our homesteading adventures! We’ve come pretty far since our first time processing ducks last summer. We also touched on the reasons we became minimalists in the first place and how our view of minimalism has grown over time, plus the ways God changes you when you submit to His will in your life. Find us on Instagram: @hardyhousehomestead 🌱
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Our new baby boy was born three weeks ago via c-section! We are so thankful everything went well and he is healthy. The other boys are certainly adjusting to this new life with a little brother, and the homestead has been sort-of on ice while I’ve been recovering… but we’re back and ready to roll! Just started incubating some chicken eggs, harvested a couple pea pods from the garden, and were praising God for the incredible rainfall we’ve had over the last month. Find us on Instagram: hardyhousehomestead 🌱
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Hey, guys! I’ve been super AWOL from the podcast lately because I’m distracted by this new baby who’s coming in only about 20 days! This is just a quick update episode to let everyone know what’s going on around here. With our duck laying eggs, our quail hatching in the incubator, and some fun experiments popping up in the incubator, it’s already shaping up to be a fun summer. Find us on Instagram: hardyhousehomestead 🌱
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Sometimes what we resist the most — change — is what we actually need in order to overcome complacency in our lives. I received health news last week that made me realize how I needed to change my mindset on nutrition and start prioritizing my health. In this episode, we explore how change propels us from complacency to action and how unexpected change can bring adventure if we’re willing to embrace it.
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Why be a minimalist homesteader? Minimalism is already a philosophy that can be easily applied to homesteading. We homesteaders strive to return to a simpler way of life and to leave behind the mindless chaos of modern living. As minimalist homesteaders, we see true usefulness in the things around our property and avoid the accumulation of items that just bring clutter and decrease our joy. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and share your own homesteading journey with us!
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Welcome to our homestead in the high desert mountains of New Mexico, where we raise chickens, quail, ducks, and rabbits. Our focus is to live simply and intentionally, soaking up each day with joy as we grow our own food and raise up our kids in this homesteading lifestyle. Join us and connect with us on Instagram: hardyhousehomestead; or email us at hardyhouseandcompany@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! See you next week!
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