Build A Homestead On A Shoestring Budget
Forget the fluff. This course is for the doers, the ones ready to build a real, working homestead without drowning in debt or excuses.
Inside this 76-page course, you’ll get every tool, tracker, and hard-earned lesson we used to build two homesteads from the ground up. No theory. No cute Pinterest dreams. Just what works...and what doesn’t.
Here’s what’s inside:
The 7 Principles of a Successful Homestead
The core habits and systems every thriving, debt-free homestead runs on — simple, sustainable, and totally repeatable.
Our Story
How we went from “barely making it” to building a free and functional life — and the real mistakes we made along the way.
You’re Not Broke — You’re Just Unfocused
A financial reset that shows you where the money’s leaking out and how to redirect it into things that actually matter.
Delay It
The art of patience — how to build slowly, strategically, and smart without burning out or going broke.
Track It
How to track what you plant, spend, fix, and save — because success is built in the numbers, not the noise.
Develop It
Step-by-step breakdowns for planning and prioritizing projects so your homestead grows in the right order — not just faster.
Tools + Vehicles
What you actually need, what’s nice to have, and what’s a total waste of money. Save thousands by knowing the difference.
What Matters Most
The mindset shift that turns “we can’t afford it” into “we can build it.”
Plus Every Tracker + Worksheet You’ll Actually Use:
Financial + Debt Trackers
Maintenance + Repair Worksheets
What We Buy Reference List
Personal Story Pages for Reflection
This isn’t a dream-board course.
It’s a blueprint for building your homestead without debt, stress, or guesswork.
Every page moves you closer to freedom — one practical step at a time.
If you’re ready to build your dream — not borrow it — this is where you start.
Bring the power of nature into your hands.
This 21 page guide is your homestead “farmacy,” filled with simple, time-tested remedies to help your body fight colds, flu, and seasonal sniffles naturally.
Inside, you’ll discover handcrafted recipes, dosages, and DIY preparations — from elderberry syrups and fire cider to herbal teas and soothing chest rubs. Each remedy is designed to nourish, protect, and restore, using ingredients you can grow, forage, or find at your local market.
No chemicals. No synthetic shortcuts. Just honest, earthy remedies that honor the wisdom of nature and the rhythm of the seasons.
Wild Eats Guide – Eat Wild, Live Well
Stop guessing. Start eating wild. This 57-page guide gives you everything you need to fuel your body naturally:
Recipes: Delicious, real-food meals made simple
Wild food grocery lists: Plan your pantry like a pro
Hidden sugar guides: Spot sneaky sugars and swap smartly
Substitutions: Easy alternatives for every recipe
Weekly planners & menu planners: Take control of your meals
Macro trackers: Keep your nutrition on point
Measurement tracker: Track progress without stress
Daily planner: Organize your day around healthy eating
Glycemic load chart: Make informed choices for stable energy
Simple. Practical. Totally doable. Eat wild, live well.
Are you ready to transform your life, one episode at a time? Welcome to "Wild Crafted Life with Steve and Sandy," the podcast that's equal parts practical homesteading advice, personal growth strategies, and unfiltered storytelling from two people who've lived it all.