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    Homesteading Made Simple I Joyfully Prepared

    Homesteading Made Simple is a podcast about practical homesteading skills for real life.

    Homesteading looks a lot different in real life than it does on the internet, and this podcast is about making it feel doable.

    I’m Wendi, and each episode focuses on homesteading skills that actually fit into everyday life. We talk about gardening, food storage, food preservation, kitchen skills, preparedness, and self-reliance. The calm, common-sense kind. Not extreme. Not fear-based.

    You’ll also hear about real estate, land, and choosing homes that support homesteading and self-reliant living. Whether you’re dreaming of land, managing a backyard homestead, or simply making better decisions where you live, real estate plays a big role in the life you’re building.

    This podcast is practical, honest, and rooted in real experience. Some lessons go smoothly. Others are learned the hard way. Either way, the goal is the same. Build skills. Build confidence. Keep it simple.
    New episodes release regularly.

    Subscribe and start building homesteading skills that support a more prepared, capable life.

    On Homesteading Made Simple, you’ll hear conversations around questions like:

    How do I start homesteading when I don’t have land or a perfect setup?
    What homesteading skills actually matter most for everyday life?
    How do I build real homesteading skills without getting overwhelmed?
    What does modern homesteading look like for families today?
    How do gardening, food storage, and kitchen skills work together on a homestead?
    How can homesteading make life feel calmer, not harder?
    What does preparedness look like for homesteaders who don’t want to live in fear?
    How do I become more self-reliant through simple homesteading skills?
    How does real estate and land choice affect homesteading success?
    How do I build confidence and capability at home, one skill at a time?

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    Copyright: © 2020-2024 Joyfully Prepared

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    Latest Episodes:
    What I Learned From Not Reaching My Goals This Year Dec 23, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode of The Joyfully Prepared Podcast, I’m sharing what happened when I didn’t hit the goals I set at the beginning of the year and why that didn’t mean the year was a failure. As I looked back, I realized something surprising. My life changed in big, meaningful ways I never planned, and I would have forgotten most of it if I hadn’t written it down.

    This episode is an invitation to slow down and notice what actually changed in your life, even if your goals didn’t turn out the way you expected. Growth doesn’t always look like accomplishment. Sometimes it looks like becoming kinder to yourself, stronger in your faith, or more aware of what truly matters. You’re not behind. You’re becoming. And that kind of growth matters.

    Joyfully Prepared Library
    A growing collection of classes, guides, and resources focused on self-reliance, homemaking skills, preparedness, and mindset.

    The Bean Book
    A practical guide to buying, storing, preparing, and using dried beans in everyday meals.

    The Wheat Book
    A beginner-friendly guide to wheat, including storage, preparation, and ways to use wheat to feed your family well.

    Transformation Journal Pages
    Simple printable pages to help you track daily wins, spiritual insights, and personal growth.

    Future Transformation Journal Group
    A possible upcoming group experience focused on journaling, reflection, accountability, and growth.


    How to Make February 1 Your Real New Year Dec 09, 2025
    Show notes

    Inside This Episode

    Why we’re officially starting the new year on February 1

    The magic of treating January as a recovery month

    Why moms need breathing room before setting goals

    How to choose one tiny, steady goal for the new year

    What you want more of in your home and life

    Wendi’s two-year decluttering story and why slow progress still counts

    Learning one skill a year versus overwhelming yourself

    Why a February start gives your brain permission to calm down

    The One Thing Challenge for February

    Encouragement for setting boundaries and making space for yourself

    Mentioned in This Episode

    BooksRun app for decluttering books (add your affiliate link)

    Previous episode about prioritizing yourself

    A February 1 Pep Talk

    You are not behind.
    You are not late.
    You are allowed to rest.
    And a February 1 start is still a start… honestly, it might be the best one.

    Next Week

    We’ll continue our year-end series with a gentle look at what we learned this past year… and what we’re ready to release moving into 2026.

    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com


    If You Spent More Time Surviving Than Homesteading Dec 02, 2025
    Show notes

    Inside This Episode

    A warm, real talk about unmet goals

    Why homesteading is more about mindset than land

    The honest reasons we get stuck: tiredness, overwhelm, fear, perfectionism

    My personal stories about sourdough and the overwhelming quilt

    How to recognize your tiny wins and let go of guilt

    Why starting your “new year” on February 1 might be the most freeing thing ever

    A nightly practice to track your progress and stay grounded

    Free Download

    Transformation Journal Page
    A simple printable to jot down your daily wins, mercies, miracles, and next-day goals.

    Podcast Episode: You Prioritize What You Love

    Your Gentle Reminder

    You didn’t fail.
    You didn’t fall behind.
    You’re learning, growing, and building the life you want in small, beautiful ways.

    Next Week

    We’ll talk about simple homesteading resolutions you can actually keep — especially if you’re joining the “New Year Starts February 1” club.

    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com


    Simple Way to Reset Your Mind Quickly Nov 25, 2025
    Show notes

    In This Episode
    • Why gratitude works even when life feels upside down
    • How gratitude is a skill, not just a personality trait
    • The difference between reacting and dwelling
    • Why negativity is the “easy slope” our brains love
    • How God teaches us through opportunities to grow
    • Wendi’s “I’ll just be grateful” mantra
    • Funny but true gratitude list items
    • How gratitude strengthens resilience and self-reliance
    • Why controlling your thoughts changes everything
    • A simple challenge to jumpstart your own gratitude practice

    Takeaways
    • Gratitude interrupts the mental spiral and rewires your thoughts.
    • You don’t have to pretend hard things aren’t hard. You just don’t have to stay there.
    • Small moments of gratitude move you closer to God’s solutions.
    • Your brain will follow your lead if you tell it what to look for.
    • Fun gratitude items make the practice easier to stick with.

    Wendi’s Invitations

    Make a list of your top 5–10 “go-to gratitudes.”

    Use the mantra: “I’ll just be grateful.” Let it flip your brain into gratitude mode.

    Links
    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com


    How Beans Make Healthy Eating More Affordable Nov 18, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode:
    • Why beans are one of the most budget friendly foods
    • How beans support digestion, fullness, and steady energy
    • Why many people avoid beans and how to make them easier
    • How soaking reduces phytic acid and improves nutrition
    • The simple steps for preparing dried chickpeas
    • How to make crispy chickpeas in the air fryer
    • How to use beans in everyday meals
    • Why learning small kitchen skills builds confidence and self reliance
    • A reminder that simple skills make your home feel steadier


    • Bean Guide and Workbook Download

    Crispy Chickpea Steps:

    Rinse and sort one cup of dried chickpeas

    Soak 8–12 hours with plenty of water

    Rinse, then cook on stovetop or Instant Pot

    Drain and dry well

    Season and air fry until crisp

    Connect with Wendi:
    Share the episode with a friend and tag Wendi if you try the recipe or start experimenting with beans at home.

    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com


    How Homemaking Can Help You Feel Grounded Again Nov 11, 2025
    Show notes

    🧡 Key Takeaways

    “Making” is a form of grounding and emotional reset.

    The kitchen (or any creative space) can become a personal sanctuary.

    Skill-building strengthens self-reliance: first yourself, then family, then community.

    Bread baking teaches patience, nourishment, and unseen transformation.

    Preparedness is not fear—it’s calm readiness.

    Story Highlights

    Bartering fire cider for plants with a regenerative gardener.

    “I am a maker.” Naming what lights you up.

    Bread as a teacher of patience, presence, and provision.

    🔨 Simple Steps to Try

    Identify your sanctuary spot (kitchen, garden, studio, gym).

    Schedule 30 minutes a week to make or create something there.

    Notice how your mind quiets while your hands move.

    Journal what brings you the most calm and energy.

    Mentioned

    Fire cider basics

    Bread baking as a starter skill

    Skill stacking in everyday life

    Calls to Action

    Peek inside the Joyfully Prepared Library for videos, books, and guides: bread, beans, water bath canning, meat canning, emergency prep.

    Send Wendi your requests for future lessons and resources.

    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com

    Timestamps

    00:00 Meme that sparked the episode

    02:00 The barter story and “I am a maker”

    07:30 Noise, doom scrolling, and nervous systems

    12:30 Kitchen as sanctuary and your version of it

    17:30 Three principles of self-reliance

    21:30 Bread as skill stacking and provision

    27:00 Preparedness as peacekeeping

    31:00 Your turn. Choose a sanctuary and make something


    Fire Cider Benefits and Simple Recipe for Beginners Oct 28, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    🌿 What fire cider is and how it supports your immune system
    🔥 The healing properties of each ingredient — from garlic’s germ-fighting power to turmeric’s sunny anti-inflammatory boost
    🫙 How to easily make your own batch at home (no measuring perfection required)
    💛 Creative ways to use your finished fire cider — in dressings, marinades, or as a daily wellness shot
    ♻️ How to repurpose the strained herbs, roots, and spices into chutneys, spice blends, and compost gold

    Favorite quote from Wendi:

    “It’s not cold and flu season — it’s being indoors, eating sugar foods season. So let’s fix that with a little jar of spicy joy.”

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, horseradish, lemon, rosemary, hot peppers

    Apple cider vinegar and raw honey

    The Joyfully Prepared Library — resources for learning herbal and homesteading skills

    Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    Listen & Subscribe:
    🎧 Joyfully Prepared Podcast

    Share your fire cider!
    Tag @joyfulprepper on Instagram or post in the Joyfully Prepared Facebook group with a picture of your creation.


    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com


    Soup: Lessons from History’s Coziest Meal Oct 21, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode:

    [00:00] Sponsored by Soup—itself!

    [00:01] Why soup is magical (and universal)

    [00:02] Colonial sailors and the potbelly stove story

    [00:03] Valley Forge, bread ovens, and 24-hour soup for soldiers

    [00:05] Wendi’s favorite soups (potato, split pea, Pasta Fagioli)

    [00:06] How soup becomes a meal, a freezer backup, and a comfort food

    [00:08] Mission in Finland: makkara and potato soup on a budget

    [00:10] Stretching soup to feed more and save money

    [00:11] Simple formula for making soup without a recipe

    [00:12] Why soup is self-reliance in a bowl

    [00:13] Sharing soup as an act of love

    Mentioned Recipes:
    🥔 Potato Soup
    🍲 Split Pea Soup
    🍜 Pasta Fagioli (Olive Garden style)

    Resources:


    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com


    Quiet Ways God Connects Us Oct 14, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode:

    How compensating blessings reveal God’s love and timing

    The connection between self-reliance and divine service

    Two real-life examples of God using small acts to create big blessings

    Why journaling can help you see God’s hand in your daily life

    The quote that changed Wendi’s understanding of giving and receiving

    How to recognize the unique ways God speaks to you

    Encouragement to use your talents (even the small ones!) to lift others

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Transformation Journal Episode (link placeholder)

    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com

    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com

    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning

    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate

    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper

    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com

    Favorite Quote:

    “Without self-reliance, one cannot exercise these innate desires to serve...
    Food for the hungry cannot come from empty shelves...
    Spiritual guidance cannot come from the spiritually weak.”
    —Marion G. Romney


    You Prioritize What You Love Oct 07, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode, you’ll hear:

    🌻 The simple but powerful truth that we all prioritize what we love—and what that reveals about our choices

    🧵 Wendi’s real-life story of learning to quilt (and the frustration of not sewing a straight line!)

    🍞 How learning new skills—like breadmaking or canning—can be an act of self-love and growth

    🎂 What cake decorating taught her about trying new things… even when they don’t “stick” long-term

    💖 A spiritual reflection on God’s “fingerprints” in the small, daily mercies of life

    🙏 Encouragement to replace shame-filled “shoulds” with grace, patience, and progress

    Mentioned in this episode:

    SafeWaterDrop.com – your water purification solution for home and emergency prep

    JoyfullyPreparedLibrary.com – join the membership for videos, books, and guides on canning, meal planning, food storage, and herbal projects

    🏡 Website: joyfullyprepared.com
    📚 Joyfully Prepared Library: joyfullypreparedlibrary.com
    🗓️ Meal Planning Worksheet: joyfulprep.kartra.com/page/planning
    🏠 Joyfully Prepared Realtor: joyfullyprepared.com/realestate
    📸 Instagram: @joyfulprepper
    👩‍🌾 Facebook Group: joyfulprepgroup.com

    Favorite Quote:

    “You are doing the very best you can right now—and God is working with you.”

    Call to Action:
    Take inventory of what you truly love. Then, choose one small thing to prioritize this week that brings you joy or helps you grow. Maybe it’s learning to bake bread, canning jam, or simply resting well. You deserve to be at the top of your own priority list.


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