From Backyard Birds to a Full Homestead: Raising Kids, Animals, and Purpose

2025-04-01

” Just having the confidence and the know-how that, like if something were to happen like 2020 did we'd be good for a while. And I want other people to feel that way too.” Homesteader and homeschooling mom Emmaline Newton shares how her family transformed three wooded acres into a thriving homestead. From raising their own meat to growing a garden that feeds six, Emmaline dives into what it really takes to build a life rooted in hard work, healing, and purpose. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this episode is full...

” Just having the confidence and the know-how that, like if something were to happen like 2020 did we'd be good for a while. And I want other people to feel that way too.”

Homesteader and homeschooling mom Emmaline Newton shares how her family transformed three wooded acres into a thriving homestead. From raising their own meat to growing a garden that feeds six, Emmaline dives into what it really takes to build a life rooted in hard work, healing, and purpose. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this episode is full of encouragement, real talk, and a whole lot of heart.

Key Topics:

Starting a homestead with little experience or land.

Raising meat animals (beef, pork, poultry) on three acres.

Gardening and food preservation for a family of six.

Involving kids in chores, homeschooling, and entrepreneurship.

Building confidence and healing through homesteading.

Using what you have: low-cost tools, DIY setups, and creative solutions.

Expanding into dairy goats, cut flowers, and community education.

If you want to follow along with Emmaline and her family, you can find her at Whispering Winds Homestead on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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