Twelve months to self-sufficiency!
Once upon a time, there was a farmer...
Remember when there was a time where you didn't have to have a Masters Degree to read a nutrition label? It seems those days are long gone, but what if you could control what actually goes into your kid's bodies? What if you could make things from scratch without it taking a ton of time. What if the resources are already in your kitchen and you don't have to spend a ton of money to start homesteading efficiently?
I'm Lexi, howdy!
You may have recognized me from the "Getting Started: Homestead & Natural Living" Facebook Group. I started this not-so-little Facebook group the end of 2023 and it has significantly gained traction across the US, so welcome!!
A little about me? Well, I didn't just grow up on a farm...
I pulled tobacco in the fields, was fussed at by my mama because my jeans were dirty from picking weeds. My fingers cramped from shelling beans and shucking corn, I burned my arms more times than I'd like to admit pulling the cans from the stock pot. I witnessed my Papa sweat as he watched the market intensely to lock in on the price of crops...
Just to hear my grandparents may lose the farm to bankruptcy because mother nature didn't favor the farmers that year... I tell ya, the farm life is a wild ride. Which may not be your future. It wasn't mine, or so I thought...
I left the farm when I turned 18, a hop, skip, and a jump to the city only to find myself back to my roots two years later.
Over the last decade, I have learned so much about homesteading. I created the group because my journey was lonely. Sure I had my family to lean on for their knowledge, but they did things different than I did.
I wanted an organic garden.
I wanted to can rice and noodles for quick meals.
I wanted to question the doctor's orders of vaccines and antibiotics.
ALL of which, you are either judged for OR considered "CRUNCHY"
I spent hours and hours reading blogs, watching tutorial videos, reading the long winded posts in the Facebook groups, just to learn that everybody has their own way of doing things... What works for my grandparents then, isn't the way I wanted to do things...
So I went against the norm, and if you're STILL reading, I must not be alone.
I've compacted my knowledge and others over the last decade into a one year container, just for you. A container where you have access to hundreds of resources, from blogs to vlogs to PDFs, to a community of others just like you and me.
I'll get back to the point...
Join me, as we navigate homesteading together. Your journey doesn't have to be alone.
This is a movement, a homestead movement. And I don't want to do it without you.
✅ January: Budget-Friendly Pantry Staples
Week 1: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Week 2: Homemade Bone Broth
Week 3: Nut Butters
Week 4: Spices & Crackers
Bonus Challenge: Non-Dairy Milk
✅ February: Natural Skincare & Self-Care
Week 1: Whipped Body Butter
Week 2: Lip Balm
Week 3: Herbal Infused Oils
Week 4: Healing Salves
Bonus Challenge: DIY Bath Oil Recipes
✅ March: Gardening Basics
Week 1: Seed Starting
Week 2: Soil Preparation
Week 3: Garden Layout Planning & Companion Planting
Week 4: Monthly Gardening Tasks
Bonus Challenge: Natural Pest Control
✅ April: Spring Cleaning – All-Natural Cleaners
Week 1: DIY All-Purpose Cleaners
Week 2: DIY Streak-Free Glass Cleaner
Week 3: Homemade Scrubbing Paste
Week 4: Homemade Laundry Detergent
Bonus Challenge: Homemade Fabric Softener & Scent Booster
✅ May: Tallow & Beeswax Projects
Week 1: Homemade Tallow Sunscreen
Week 2: Beeswax Vapor Rub
Week 3: DIY Tallow Candles
Week 4: DIY Beeswax Air Fresheners
Bonus Challenge: DIY Rose Tallow Face Cream
✅ June: Food Preservation Basics
Week 1: Mastering the Art of Freezing
Week 2: Canning for Beginners
Week 3: All About Dehydrating
Week 4: All Things Fermentation
Bonus Challenge: Preserve It All
✅ July: Fermented Vinegars & Drinks
Week 1: Apple Cider Vinegar
Week 2: Kombucha Brewing
Week 3: Ginger Bug Starter
Week 4: Probiotic Lemonade
August: Herbal Tinctures & Oil Infusions
September: Harvesting & Seed Saving
October: Pressure Canning & Preserving Meats
November: Holiday Crafting & Gift-Making
December: Reflecting & Planning Ahead
A Product List for Each Monthly Challenge
12 Additional Mini Challenges releasing mid month
Pre-recorded Workshops
Lifetime Access if Paid in Full
A savings calculator by doing it yourself
Homestead Planner with over 350+ Pages ($49 value)
Natural Recipe e-Books ($29 value)
PLUS Access to Premium Content ($228 value)
20+ Homestead Project Guides
20+ Favorite Recipes
20+ Educational Guides
Homestead Budget Guides
Homestead Checklists
AND SO MUCH MORE!
24/7 access to the online portal aka "homestead hub" filled with comprehensive educational guides and resources. All accessible from the palm of your hand.
No laptop needed!
I was selected to preview and test the portal during the trial run. A few bugs they had to work out, I found it easy to navigate the portal. The content was streamlined and easy to understand.
When I was asked to check out the challenges, I almost said no. A toddler and a husband keep me busy enough. However, it's important to me to control what goes into our bodies, so I said yes. Spending an hour a week for the last month was perfect for me! Can't wait for more
Lexi and her team did a fantastic job of creating this program. The sneak peek was such a tease, I can't wait to see what comes through out the year!
FAQs
Got Questions? Find Your Answers Here!
Who is this challenge for?
This challenge is ideal for beginners or intermediate-level homesteaders, busy working parents, or anyone interested in building self-sufficiency skills on their property.
What will I learn by the end of the year?
By the end of the challenge, you’ll have foundational skills in gardening, food preservation, DIY crafts, natural remedies, animal care, and other self-sufficient homesteading practices.
Do I need to have any prior homesteading experience?
No experience is necessary! The challenge is beginner-friendly and designed to build your skills step-by-step.
This program is for you to access for the entire year. We've aligned the program to meet a typical homestead calendar, but you can access it as you wish!
You can reach out via email or through the community group for assistance. Resources are also available in the member portal. You can also schedule a 1:1 session with us for at a discounted rate to answer any additional questions you may have!