Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose

@theprairiehomestead

I'm Jill Winger, and, as young newlyweds, my husband Christian and I craved something more than the typical American existence. So we bought a tumbledown old farmhouse and subsequently stumbled upon the modern homesteading lifestyle. We weren't born into a rural way of life, so we made ALL the mistakes at the beginning. But over the years, after a LOT of trial and error, we’ve figured out some pretty cool systems that allow us to grow a huge portion of our food AND create the simpler, more intentional life we’ve always wanted. Through the weekly videos I share on my channel, I'll break down the more complex aspects of homesteading for you which will drastically shorten your learning curve as you look to cook from-scratch, grow amazing organic food, and live life on YOUR terms in every way possible. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/theprairiehomestead/?sub_confirmation=1 🥧 My Award-Winning Cookbook: www.homesteadcookbook.com 🎙 My Podcast: www.oldfashionedonpurposepodcast.com

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I guess tumbleweed management is another skill I need to add to my resume
YouTubeNov 11, 2026
The internet lied…..
YouTubeNov 11, 2026
What am I missing? Gimme all your biz ideas in the comments 😆
YouTubeNov 10, 2026
I spent almost 16 years promoting simple living before I realized I never actua…
YouTubeNov 10, 2026
A day off from one job just means I get to work on my 47 other jobs… welcome to…
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
Almost 20 years of this homestead life has taught me a few things
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
S20: E3: When Your Life Has Too Many Moving Parts (and what I do about it)
YouTubeNov 9, 2026
Horses in the morning, humans in the afternoon
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
Comment LIDS and I’ll send you a code to try to lids
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
And the tumbleweed saga continues….
YouTubeNov 7, 2026
Six months in, three rooms down, and 987 projects to go
YouTubeNov 6, 2026
The kids want a reading nook
YouTubeNov 6, 2026
Getting my animals here has been a huge part of making this property feel like …
YouTubeNov 5, 2026
6 months in, 3 rooms down, 987 projects to go. Welcome to my new series: Making…
YouTubeNov 5, 2026
S20: E2: How I'm Healing My Dust Bowl Yard (on a budget)
YouTubeNov 2, 2026
S20: E1: Why I Don’t Drink Alcohol (and Other Thoughts on Being a Countercultur…
YouTubeOct 26, 2026
S19: E19: The Real Story Behind My New Cookbook: Easter Eggs & the Elephant in …
YouTubeOct 5, 2026
S19: E18: Why I’m Paying Attention to the 2027 Food Shortage Warnings
YouTubeSep 28, 2026
S19: E17: Can I Save My Horrible Garden Soil? My Conversation with a Soil Scien…
YouTubeSep 21, 2026
S19: E16: Data Centers & Dead Soil: What Are We Willing to Sacrifice for Progre…
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S19: E15: What I'm Doing Differently on Homestead #2
YouTubeSep 7, 2026
S19: E14: How My Books Actually Happened: Writing, Agents + Book Deals
YouTubeAug 31, 2026
S19: E13: How Running a Restaurant Taught Me to Spend Less on Groceries
YouTubeAug 24, 2026
S19: E12: Midlife Skincare: What ACTUALLY Works
YouTubeAug 17, 2026
S19: E11: The Worst Garden of my Entire Life
YouTubeAug 10, 2026
S19: E10: A Different Way to Buy Groceries: Inside Azure Standard
YouTubeAug 3, 2026
S19: E9: It Takes Guts to be Bad at Something
YouTubeJul 29, 2026
S19: E8: My House Is Hot. Here's What We're Eating (and What I'm Learning)
YouTubeJul 27, 2026
S19: E7: When Everything Feels Out of Control I Do This
YouTubeJul 24, 2026
S19: E6: How I'm Building a New Life from Old Things
YouTubeJun 29, 2026
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Planning for Resilience: Organizing Your Homestead for True Food Sovereignty
Techniques
Planning for Resilience: Organizing Your Homestead for True Food Sovereignty

Overwhelm is part of the work. But by structuring your efforts around core principles—from soil health to market inventory—you build a farm that feeds your family and your community.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Harvest: Designing Ecosystems with Aqua Scaping
Techniques
Beyond the Harvest: Designing Ecosystems with Aqua Scaping

True regenerative design views the harvest not as the goal, but as the magnificent side effect of a thriving, integrated ecosystem.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Scapers
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Finding Food Sovereignty When You Don't Own a Farm
Culture
Finding Food Sovereignty When You Don't Own a Farm

Thinking you need acreage to eat well? Not so fast. We dive into how true food security and nutrition are built from the ground up, no matter where your address is.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
When to Persevere and When to Prune: Smart Business Moves Start in Your Kitchen
Stories
When to Persevere and When to Prune: Smart Business Moves Start in Your Kitchen

Just like a big business needs to know when to pivot, your home kitchen is a business too. Learn how to make smart, profitable moves with batch cooking and delivering hot meals to your neighbors.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Chefs
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Feeling the Shift? Why Intentional Living is the Ultimate Detox
Culture
Feeling the Shift? Why Intentional Living is the Ultimate Detox

If you feel disconnected, empty, or inexplicably 'off,' you are not alone. This message confirms why the 90 Day Detox Your Life Challenge is more vital than ever.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Wellness
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Annual Bloom: Designing for Resilience in Harsh Climates
Techniques
Beyond the Annual Bloom: Designing for Resilience in Harsh Climates

Learning how to design resilient landscapes that thrive not in spite of, but in harmony with, challenging environments.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Scapers
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Redefining Resilience: How the Homesteading Mindset Fuels Your Detox Journey
Culture
Redefining Resilience: How the Homesteading Mindset Fuels Your Detox Journey

True resilience isn't found on acreage; it's built room by room, bottle by bottle, starting with the intentional choices you make today.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Wellness
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Power of the Pantry: How Better Ingredients Transform Your Weeknight Meals
Ingredients
The Power of the Pantry: How Better Ingredients Transform Your Weeknight Meals

Sometimes the hardest part of cooking isn't the recipe—it's decoding the ingredients. We dive into why knowing what you put in your food is the first step to feeling great.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Chefs
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Founder's Funnel Leak: Stop Doing 'Extra Stuff' and Focus on High-Leverage MRR
Business
The Founder's Funnel Leak: Stop Doing 'Extra Stuff' and Focus on High-Leverage MRR

Are you overwhelmed by non-core tasks? High-leverage founders know that scope creep is the silent killer of MRR. Here’s how to ruthlessly prioritize your revenue streams.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Business
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Finding the Rhythm: Why Real Work is the Best Kind of Dopamine
Culture
Finding the Rhythm: Why Real Work is the Best Kind of Dopamine

If you're feeling the motivation dip, remember that the deepest satisfaction doesn't come from a screen—it comes from the soil, the water, and the honest sweat of a good day's work.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Farms
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Basement Greenhouse: How to Start Seeds When You Have Zero Backyard Space
Techniques
The Basement Greenhouse: How to Start Seeds When You Have Zero Backyard Space

You don't need a greenhouse or a sprawling yard to start growing. We break down the cheapest, most effective way to launch your indoor garden right in your basement or garage.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Growers
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The New Sovereignty: Why Your Business Needs to Escape the Platform Funnel
Business
The New Sovereignty: Why Your Business Needs to Escape the Platform Funnel

The yearning for simplicity is real, but true operational independence means building a business immune to platform risk. It's time to secure your stack.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Business
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Deep Roots of Dough: Why Heritage Sourdough Tastes Like History
Science
The Deep Roots of Dough: Why Heritage Sourdough Tastes Like History

Ever wondered how our ancestors baked before the big industrial switch? We dive into the science of heritage grains and long fermentation.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Bakers
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
How to Build Resilience: Homesteading When the Economy Gets Tough
Stories
How to Build Resilience: Homesteading When the Economy Gets Tough

The biggest investment you can make isn't in land, but in your knowledge. Learn how to make your farm a true food security hub using regenerative practices.

Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
Rogue Farms
4 min
0 0 04 months ago
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