Heart of the Homestead Family

Mar 10 2025 17 ep. 16 mins 2
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Two moms sharing their love for homesteading with episodes about daily farm life, practical uses for produce and insight into running a homestead. Join us for this and more every week!

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Animals on the Homestead

Mar 10 2025 28 mins  
It's safe to say that Heidi has more animals than Old MacDonald! So, for this episode, Heidi shares all the animals she has on her homestead. Listen as she talks about how each one contributes to the farm, but watch for future podcasts where she dives more into each animal! Don't forget to check out our website! Heart of the Homestead Family And follow us on social media Facebook I

Mini Moments: Eating the Animals We Raise

Mar 05 2025 4 mins  
Part of homesteading and living on a farm might include raising animals but not to keep as pets. These animals are used for meat! Listen to today's episode about how Sarah and Heidi raise their animals with the mindset that they will be using the animal for sustenance and not to keep as a pasture pet. Have you checked us out on social media yet? Instagram Facebook

Getting Your Garden Ready

Mar 03 2025 29 mins  
Whether a beginner or a seasoned gardener its always good to take time to plan your garden for the upcoming season. In today's episode, Sarah will share some of the things for you to think about while planning your garden! The fun doesn't end here! Sarah and Heidi have some other fantastic resources to help you after you listen to this episode: Sarah has a great 5 day workshop th

Mini Moments: How to Make Apple Scraps Vinegar

Feb 26 2025 7 mins  
Have you made apple cider vinegar? If not you should! It's a great way to use up leftover scraps from your apples and end up with a product you can use. Get the full recipe here: Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Send us a message with any questions, comments or suggestions! Email questions to [email protected] or on Facebook or Instagram!

All About Starting Seeds

Feb 24 2025 26 mins  
Planting season will be here soon and it is time to put our seeds to good use! Sarah has great success starting seeds in a variety of ways. Listen in as she shares her experience and advice on starting your own seeds inside. If you have any questions about starting seeds or planting them, feel free to reach out! You can email us at [email protected] or send us a messag

Mini Moments: Popcorn

Feb 19 2025 4 mins  
Do you love popcorn as much as we do? It makes a great snack, especially when you make it at home. Listen to today's episodes as Heidi and Sarah explain how they eat popcorn, without the additives! Follow us on social media for more! Facebook Instagram

Need a Snack? Let Us Help!

Feb 17 2025 21 mins  
We all love snacks but convenience foods have made it tempting to grab the ultra processed snacks which are not helping us. So for this episode we hope to encourage you to eat wholesome snacks and will give you lots of suggestions on how to do that. Here are some homemade snacks you can try! Ritz Copycat Cracker Homemade Yogurt Copycat Bear Paws Follow us on social media: Facebo

Mini Moment: What Is My Camera Full Of?

Feb 12 2025 6 mins  
As homesteaders, you never know what you'll find on the camera roll of our phones! Listen to today's episode as Heidi and Sarah share the fun things they like to take pictures of on their farms. Check out our website: Heart of the Homestead Family Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram

All About Maple Syrup

Feb 10 2025 24 mins  
Considered Canadian liquid gold, there is nothing more Canadian than harvesting maple syrup on your homestead. Find out the process of tapping trees, processing and some of the ways we like to use maple syrup! Don't forget to check out our website Heart of the Homestead Family Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram

Mini Moment: What is a CSA?

Feb 05 2025 6 mins  
Both Sarah and Heidi run CSA's from their farms but what exactly is a CSA? CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture," and in this episode, we are taking a mini moment to share how you can support a small local farm! Follow us on social media for updates and more homesteading tips! Facebook Instagram