If you desire to live a natural lifestyle—whole foods, less toxins, holistic health—it can be intimidating to know where to start. Many people are also concerned about the cost of living this way. In this episode with Roxanne of Happy Holistic Homestead, we tackle the question of where to start if you simply can’t afford to jump all in. What changes make the biggest impact on your family’s health? We also bust the myth that it takes a lot of money or a lot of land to begin prioritizing your health by sourcing high quality foods. You might be surprised by some of our money saving tips! No matter where you are starting from, may this episode encourage you to take the next step in your journey towards a more natural lifestyle.

In this episode, we cover:
How a health retreat changed Roxanne’s health trajectory
The easiest place to start if you want to live a homesteading life with limited space
Simple ways to use raw milk on your homestead
How producing your own food can simplify your meal planning
Tips for sourcing quality foods while on a budget
Encouraging our kids to follow their interests
An important perspective for the young mom who has big dreams
The benefits of giving older siblings responsibility in the home
How learning to forage can improve your gardening skills
A list of goto quick and easy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The nobrainer meal prepping strategy that will keep you eating home cooked meals all week

GUEST BIOGRAPHY
Roxanne is a published author and a homesteading, homeschooling mother of five. She teaches and consults on the topics of sustainability, permaculture, and regenerative localized economies.

RESOURCES
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Morell:   / 117835  
Azure Standard: purchase natural, organic, nonGMO and environmentally friendly products: https://www.azurestandard.com/
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Tortillas from La Tortilla Factory: https://www.latortillafactory.com/pro...
Holistic Homesteading: A Guide to a Sustainable and Regenerative Lifestyle by Roxanne Ahern: https://www.amazon.com/HolisticHomes...

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