Old Fashioned On Purpose

• S18: E2: How I Don't Balance My Life (And What I Do Instead)

  Folks always ask me how I "do it all" but the truth is, that I don't. Listen in as I talk about I do NOT have a balanced life and what I do instead.Podcast Episode HighlightsMy thoughts on 'balance' in lifeMy summer as an exampleDealing with guilt and the aftermath Learning how to say 'No'Thoughts on using a team for helpDetails on how I use my planner Final thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/See more details on how I use my planner here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2025/11/my-un-instagrammable-planner-system.htmlOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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• S18 E1: I’m Back! (Sorta) Why I’ve Been Quiet Lately...

  Hey friends, I’m Back! (Sorta). I thought I'd share some of my deep thoughts on why I've been quiet lately and what you can expect from me in the future. Listen in as I share updates on my life as well as my shifting perspectives on homesteading, purpose, and more.Podcast Episode HighlightsThe reason that I've been quiet for six months...A personal shift in my lifeDeep thoughts about my online presenceShifting from mentor to connectionMy shifting opinions on "homesteading" these daysTransitioning from homeschool to charter schoolThe Simple Life isn't the Finish LineShowing you all the pieces instead of just a brandFinal updates and thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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• S17: E13: When Homesteading Takes a Backseat

  Homesteading has seasons—sometimes it's front and center, and other times it takes a backseat. In this episode, I’m sharing how our life looks different right now, why that’s okay, and how I’ve made peace with the inevitable FOMO. We’ll chat about the honeymoon stage of homesteading, shifting priorities, and the simple ways I’m keeping it woven into our daily life, even when it’s not the main focus. If you’ve ever felt guilty for stepping back, this one’s for you!Podcast Episode HighlightsMy upcoming cookbook project Homesteading is trendy nowWhy homesteading is taking a backseat in my life nowThinking about my cow OakleyPrepare for your own shifts in lifeThe main three shifts in the homestead lifeMy current callingHomesteading becoming a tool instead of an identityHow burnout can happenDoing less but in more meaningful waysSimplifying and systemizing Not feeling guilt for shifting Final thoughts and encouragementResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.comUse the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your orderOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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• S17: E12: The Underground Reason Your Garden isn't Thriving (and What You Can Do About It)

  When we start gardening, it’s easy to focus on the plants—but what if we’re missing the bigger picture? Today, I’m chatting with Gregg Forster of Wisconsin Mineral Solutions about why soil health is the key to nutrient-dense food and thriving farms. We dive into how industrial agriculture has depleted our food’s nutritional value, what homesteaders might be getting wrong, and the simple changes that can make a big difference. Whether you’re growing a backyard garden or running a farm, this episode will change the way you think about soil, sustainability, and the future of our food.Podcast Episode HighlightsGregg's background and how he got into this businessThe nutritional value of fresh produceWhat contributes to nutritional loss in our foodHow this nutritional loss affects our healthWhat we need to nurture in our soilStep 1: Soil TestsStep 2: Adding amendments the right wayStep 3: Adding diversity to your soilRed flags in your garden that there's a problemHow to prevent problems in the first placeHow long does it take to get resultsFinal tips and thoughts from GreggResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Gregg Forster and his services here: https://www.wisconsinmineralsolutions.com/Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453Check out Redmond's Soil Testing Kit here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltestOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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• S17: E11: Raised Beds: Worth It or Overrated? A Deep Dive with Gardener Scott

  Ever wondered if raised beds are really worth the hype? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Wilson from Gardening with Scott to dig into the good, the bad, and the surprising when it comes to raised bed gardening. We chat about how to build beds from free/cheap materials, how to fill beds without breaking the bank, how to keep soil healthy year after year, watering strategies, and some genius hacks for getting the most out of every square foot. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just thinking about building your first bed, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice!Podcast Episode HighlightsWhat Scott's garden looks likeTalking about raised beds (uniform vs. natural)Are raised beds the best option for gardening?How to fill raised garden bedsTalking about hügelkulturHow to replenish the nutrients in raised beds overtimeTill vs.  no-till for raised bedsMulch, amendments, and moreWatering the raised bedsWhat you should and should NOT grow in a raised bedsHow to make a garden raised bed for cheap or freeScott's favorite thing to grow in a raised bedFinal tips and thoughts on raised bedsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Follow Scott Wilson on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsI0LmiDyezbnN2JCL4P9wFind Scott on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gardenerscott/Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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