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In our modern world, it is easy to accept all of the latest conveniences and innovations that are offered to us.\xa0 At face value, they may seem to make our lives easier or better, but at what cost?\xa0 Jill Winger has been asking these kinds of critical questions for many years, and this questioning is the basis for her upcoming book on how many of the old-fashioned ways may actually be superior.\xa0 Our discussion is nuanced (we don\u2019t throw out all modernity!) and serves as an interesting conversation starter as you weigh the costs and benefits of modern ways in your own life.\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n \nA historical perspective on the recent popularity of homesteading\n\n\n\n \nWeighing the long-term costs and benefits of convenience\n\n\n\n \nFactoring in the unexpected benefits of doing things the old-fashioned way\n\n\n\n \nDeciding which conveniences to embrace and which old-fashioned ways to preserve\n\n\n\n \nHow to begin learning new skills when you feel overwhelmed\n\n\n\n \nLooking with hindsight at the history of modernization and its impact\n\n\n\n \nWhat modern conveniences we choose to live without\n\n\n\n \nLearning new skills and pursuing goals with children at home\n\n\n\n \nHow to prioritize when your plate is full\n\n\n\n \nOur perspectives on the rise of aesthetically focused homesteading content\n\n\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nToups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nCarly Jean Los Angeles | Use code FARMHOUSE20 at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com\n\nRedmond Real Salt | Use code FARMHOUSE at bit.ly/farmhouseredmond\n\nRESOURCES MENTIONED\n\nEpisodes of Jill\u2019s podcast: My Long Road Back to Whole Wheat Flours, Down and Dirty Meal Planning with Lisa Bass, The Rise of the Farmfluencer\n\nCheesemaking resources: Venison for Dinner & Cheese from Scratch\n\nPre-order Old Fashioned on Purpose by Jill Winger\n\nCONNECT\n\nJill Winger of The Prairie Homestead | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!