Steader Life – Homestead Before You Have To

Are you ready to become anti-fragile?

This is the REAL how-to place to support YOUR homesteading goals.

Together we’re forging sustainable homesteads, resilient families, and intentional communities through gritty budgeting, unbound homekeeping, steadfast home business, and grassroots leadership.

Hey There! … I’m Jacilyn

AKA Homesteader, Homeschool Mama, Chicken Collector, and Anti-Fragility Mentor

My mission is to redefine homestead stewardship and teach you how to live an abundant and sustainable life on any budget. It’s not only possible … it’s exciting and rewarding!

Let’s put your family, farm, and community on the path to anti-fragility together!

All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Welcome … We’re So Glad You’re Here!

We’re not just a another homesteading how-to video guru. Our programs and products are designed with the hard-working family in mind … a support system so you have the means to go after those projects and big dreams inspired by the homesteading greats out there. Our mentorship lays the solid foundation for all that online homesteading instruction you’ve been tuning into. It’s an important part of our mission, to meet people where they are. This means providing encouragement and resources for newbies and old-timers alike.

Start today. Build your legacy. Take control of your time. Do what you love. Make sure your family isn’t fragile. Be prepared for what the future holds.

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Digging Deep To Live Your Best Steader Life

We’re here to provide support for homesteading families who work and play hard, while building something great for future generations. It can be tough to find balance in this modern world! We’re on a mission to show you how to take control of finances, manage a productive household, run a business from home, and start local grassroots programs. Are you tired of pinching pennies? Never seem to have time with your family? Feel isolated? Ready for a change?

Below you’ll find a few QUICKSTART GUIDES to get you going, and help navigate all things Steader Life. Let’s dig in!

Quickstart Guide To Gritty Budgeting

If you click on the Gritty Budgeting tab, you’ll find plenty of tips and resources, along with some of our best financial stewardship advice. It’s not about just getting by, it’s about getting by better. But are you wondering where the heck to start? We suggest checking out these three must-reads first:

The Homestead Budget Ruler How To Hobble Your Spending Weeding Out Debt

If you’re ready for next-level homesteader financial stewardship, get all our tried-and-true guidance in one place inside the Gritty Budgeting Program. You’ll have instant access, plus self-paced exercises and printables. This in-depth course has changed lives … yours could be next!

Quickstart Guide To Unbound Homekeeping

Is your to-do list never done, and your house a hot-mess? Do you feel like you’re always falling behind? With all the extra chores and critters, keeping a homestead house is unusually exhausting. We’ve got so many productivity tips in the Unbound Homekeeping section that will transform your approach to scheduling and delegation. But if you need some quick inspiration, start with these basic methods:

Batching & Blocking For Your Sanity A Good Tomorrow Starts Today Let There Be Cleaning

Need a little extra help to tame the chaos? Our Unbound Homekeeping Program shows you how to get the family on board with time management, chores, and working together to achieve goals.