You want to start homesteading, but you can\u2019t imagine how you will fit it into your full life.\xa0 Do homesteaders do farm chores from sunup to sundown?\xa0 Do you have to stay home full-time to start homesteading?\xa0 The feelings of overwhelm can be paralyzing in the beginning, but Beth helps homesteaders from all walks of life create realistic goals for their homesteads so that they can start putting one foot in front of the other.\xa0 In this conversation, we dive into the what, the why, and the how of Beth\u2019s homesteading life in hopes that it will inspire you to get started wherever you are!\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n \nHow do you \u201cdo it all\u201d on the homestead with a large family?\n\n\n\n \nNavigating a family rhythm that changes with the seasons\n\n\n\n \nThoughts on keeping dairy animals\u2013 processing milk, calf sharing, pros and cons\n\n\n\n \nBest advice for getting started on a homestead when you have no background or skills in homesteading\n\n\n\n \nHow a desire for improved health led to a homesteading life\n\n\n\n \nWhat motivates you to put in the hard work that a homesteading life requires?\n\n\n\n \nDiscerning when a homestead endeavor is not working and when it is time to move on\n\n\n\n \nAdopting the appropriate mindset around the reality of farm animals vs. pets\n\n\n\n \nCan you start a homestead if you can\u2019t afford to buy heavy equipment and farm vehicles?\n\n\n\n \nPrioritizing your commitments if you want to make room for homesteading in your life\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\nFree 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge\n\nRESOURCES\n\nDownload Beth\u2019s FREE Garden Success Formula: www.intentionalhomesteading.com/farmhouse\n\nCONNECT\n\nBeth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading | Website | Instagram | YouTube\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!