From Burnout to Balance: What a Mature Homestead Really Looks Like

Is your homestead wearing you out? After more than 20 years of homesteading each, I sat down with my best friend Carolyn Thomas of @HomesteadingFamily to talk about what long-term, sustainable homesteading really looks like.

👉 In this episode, we cover:
- How to avoid homestead burnout
- What we’ve let go of (and why!)
- Growing food that actually thrives in your region
- Making smarter choices with livestock and feed
- Building multi-generational family homesteads
- Creating a homestead that works with your season of life

Whether you're a new homesteader or 10 years in, this honest conversation is full of wisdom, laughs, and practical insight for creating a homestead that lasts.

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Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others.

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