Welcome to the Homestead!

We’re dedicated to offering content and products that simplify and promote peace. Through stories from our homestead in the Iowa countryside, our family is prioritizes to faith, simplicity, and land stewardship.

Browse below to see our latest posts or click here to learn more about our Raw Milk Dairy!

Who Are We?

Hi! I’m Amanda! Mother, Homemaker, and Homesteader. I am so glad you have decided to join me on the journey to a simpler, more mindful way of living.

Here you will find spiritual encouragement, gardening and animal care tips, and a simple way of doing things.

My husband (Jonathan) and I have one son and enjoy living on a farm in Iowa. You can find out more about our story HERE.

New On The Blog
Starting A Large Project - Barn Repair - Part 1
Starting A Large Project - Barn Repair - Part 1

The steps that you can take to avoid overwhelm when undertaking a project that will take more than a few days to complete!

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Cornmeal Waffles
Cornmeal Waffles

Packed with real, healthy ingredients these waffles are both filling and fluffy, a combination that is hard to beat!

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Adding the First Animal to your Homestead
Adding the First Animal to your Homestead
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What To Do Before Your Cow Gives Birth
What To Do Before Your Cow Gives Birth

What do you do with a very pregnant cow that isn’t used to being touched and you are bound and determined to milk her?

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This barn has been quite the project to repair. Part one of the repair is up on the blog. Link in Bio!
Made my first batch of butter today! In the blender no less! From start to finish, including the rinsing only took me 15 mins. I got 1.25 pounds! Look at that color!! Store bought beside it for color difference.