Let me paint you a picture.
It’s early morning. I’m sipping coffee on my porch, looking out over a garden I planted with my own hands. The tomatoes are ripening, the herbs smell like heaven, and the chickens are clucking happily in the background. My kids are still sleeping, the house is quiet, and I know that later, I’ll sit down at my laptop and work on a business I built—not for a boss, not on someone else’s schedule, but for me.
This is my freedom lifestyle, and it’s not just a dream. It’s my reality.
But let me tell you, it didn’t start this way. A few years ago, I was juggling the chaos of corporate life, commuting, and trying to be present for my family. I felt stuck. Maybe you’ve been there too, wondering if this is really all life has to offer. The grind was soul-sucking, and I wanted out. I wanted freedom—time freedom, financial freedom, and the kind of life that didn’t feel like a hamster wheel.
The Turning Point: From Chaos to Clarity
My “aha moment” came when my youngest daughter developed severe food allergies. Suddenly, I wasn’t just thinking about escape from corporate life—I was thinking about survival. We transitioned to an all-organic lifestyle, but store-bought options didn’t cut it. That’s when I started growing my own food. It was a crash course in homesteading, but it lit a fire in me. I realized I loved the process of creating something from scratch—whether it was a garden, a home-cooked meal, or even a business.
Running an online business taught me to think strategically, optimize systems, and stay consistent—lessons I apply to my garden, my chickens, and everything else I touch. Together, these two passions don’t just coexist; they amplify each other.
Building My Freedom Lifestyle (And How You Can Too)
So how do you go from dreaming about this kind of life to actually living it? Here’s what worked for me:
1. Start With What You Have
When I started homesteading, I didn’t have acres of land or fancy equipment. I had a small backyard and a lot of determination. My first “garden” was a couple of raised beds, and my first “business” was selling digital planners I made on my laptop.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. Start where you are, use what you’ve got, and take the first step. Plant a tomato plant. Create a simple digital product. Get the ball rolling, and let momentum carry you forward.
2. Learn As You Go
I didn’t know the first thing about homesteading when I started. I killed more plants than I’d like to admit. But every failure taught me something. The same goes for business. My first product didn’t make me rich overnight, but it gave me insights that I used to create the next one.
The key is to keep learning. Read books. Watch YouTube tutorials. Listen to podcasts. (Subscribe to mine!) Every skill you acquire is another tool in your freedom lifestyle toolbox.
3. Build Systems That Work for You
Here’s the not-so-glamorous truth: Freedom comes from systems. In homesteading, it’s setting up a routine for your garden, your livestock, and your pantry. In business, it’s creating workflows, automating what you can, and being consistent with your marketing.
When I figured out how to batch my content for my online business, I freed up hours every week to focus on homesteading projects. When I automated parts of my business, I had more time to spend with my kids. Systems aren’t sexy, but they’re the secret sauce.
4. Monetize Your Knowledge
One of the best things I ever did was realize that my experiences had value. I started sharing my journey—homesteading tips, online business strategies, and lessons from my failures. Eventually, I turned that into a digital business.
You have knowledge someone else needs. Maybe you’re great at canning, baking, or creating digital products. Maybe you’ve mastered meal planning or social media marketing. Whatever it is, someone out there is willing to pay for it. Create a course, write an eBook, or start a blog. The possibilities are endless.
5. Stay Focused on Your Why
When things get hard—and they will—it’s easy to lose sight of why you started. For me, my “why” is my family and the lifestyle I want to create for them. I don’t want to be stuck in a cubicle, missing my kids grow up. I want to show them what’s possible when you dream big and work for it.
What’s your why? Write it down. Tape it to your wall. Look at it every day. It’ll keep you grounded when the weeds take over your garden or your latest business idea flops.
The Freedom Lifestyle Is Within Reach
If you’re still reading this, I want you to know something: You can do this. Whether you’re starting with a single herb plant on your balcony or building your first website in your free time, the freedom lifestyle is possible. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.
Homesteading taught me how to nurture growth. Online business taught me how to scale it. Together, they’ve given me a life I didn’t think was possible a few years ago—a life where I call the shots, spend my days doing what I love, and have the freedom to live on my own terms.
And guess what? You can do it too.
If this resonates with you, let’s take the next step together. Subscribe to my blog at HomesteadBFF.com for weekly tips on building your freedom lifestyle. From homesteading hacks to online business strategies, I’ll help you create a life you love—one step at a time. Because the life you’ve been dreaming of? It’s closer than you think.