What does it mean to live a more self-sufficient life, feed your family well, and find joy in the everyday work of homesteading?

Mary visits with Rebekah Harmon of Healthy, Green, and Brave in rural Idaho. A mom of six, Rebekah shares how she transformed her family's eating habits, discovered the value of growing her own food, and built a homestead that brings her family closer to the land and the food they eat.

Mary and Rebekah talk about food storage, emergency preparedness, cooking from scratch, preserving seasonal harvests, and finding ways to grow or source local food, even if you don't have a big garden. They also discuss the learning curve of homesteading, keeping bees and other animals, making homemade foods, and teaching children where their food comes from.

This is a warm, honest conversation about building practical skills, making the most of what you have, and finding satisfaction in creating a life that feels meaningful. You don't have to do everything at once. Start small, keep learning, and enjoy the journey.

In this episode:

• Why food storage and basic emergency preparedness matter

• How to get started cooking from scratch

• Growing, buying, and preserving seasonal produce

• Teaching children to appreciate real food

• Rebekah's journey into homesteading and nutrition

• The joys and challenges of raising animals and keeping bees

• Why homesteading encourages creativity, resilience, and lifelong learning

• Rebekah's upcoming homestead fiction book, Finding Home

Find Rebekah: Healthy, Green, and Brave on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Find Mary: Visit A Tiny Homestead for more homesteading conversations and inspiration.

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