121. 9 Things Your Non-Homesteading Friends Don't Understand

<p>It’s no secret.  The vast majority of the world considers us homesteaders to be a bit of an odd bunch.  If we’re being honest with ourselves, what we do on a daily basis is certainly abnormal in modern society.  Even my non-homesteading friends have a major misconception when it comes to why we actually do what we do.  I must admit, it certainly would be much easier to go to the store and buy a gallon of milk than it is to own your own milk cow.  It would also be much easier to grab a cheap loaf of bread than make fresh sourdough from scratch.  If we’ve learned anything over the years, easier is not always better and it’s a concept that some people will never understand.  Tune in today to see why shoveling manure is cathartic, why dirt under my nails is a badge of honor, and why the best time to mow the lawn is when you’re mad. </p><p>&gt;&gt; A BIG shout-out to our podcast sponsor this month— Lehman’s Hardware! <a href='https://bit.ly/PH-lehmans'>https://bit.ly/PH-lehmans</a></p><p>They are your one-stop homesteading shop for EVERYTHING you need for an old-fashioned lifestyle. Use code JILLMAY for 10% all baking supplies! </p><p>Don&apos;t forget to head on over to <a href='https://bit.ly/PH-lehmans'>Lehman&apos;s</a> and use the code JILLMAY for 10% off on their entire stock of baking supplies.</p><p>&gt;&gt; If you&apos;re falling in love with the idea of an old-fashioned kitchen full of incredible homemade food, check out my free Heritage Kitchen handbook at  <a href='http://www.heritagekitchenhandbook.com/'>http://www.heritagekitchenhandbook.com </a></p><p>&gt;&gt; Head over to <a href='http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/'>www.theprairiehomestead.com</a> for from-scratch recipes, homestead inspiration, and old-fashioned tutorials.</p><p>&gt;&gt; Get your Old-Fashioned on Purpose Swag at <a href='http://www.homesteadswag.com/'>www.homesteadswag.com</a></p><p>&gt;&gt; Follow Jill on YouTube: <a href='http://youtube.com/theprairiehomestead'>http://youtube.com/theprairiehomestead</a><br/>&gt;&gt; Follow Jill