Old-Fashioned on Purpose: A Practical Guide to a Simpler, More Meaningful Homestead Life

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“In a world where so many of us are craving a life of simplicity and meaning, Old-Fashioned on Purpose gives you the roadmap to rediscovering what really matters.” —Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning
With a foreword from singer, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author Rory Feek
Creator of The Prairie Homestead blog and the Old-Fashioned On Purpose podcast Jill Winger reveals that the secrets to finding happiness today is by turning to the lost arts of the past
When the pandemic hit in 2020, flour and vegetable seeds flew off the shelves. But homesteader and entrepreneur Jill Winger believes these longings for sourdough bread and fresh veggies are more than a trend.
As our society races toward progress, we’ve left something important behind. We are more connected than ever before, yet we’re still feeling unfulfilled. In Old-Fashioned on Purpose, Winger shows how simplifying our lives and adopting retro skills such as gardening and handiwork can be the key to creating the happy and healthy life we’re yearning for. Inside these pages, readers will learn:
How to find joy in the kitchen (even if you hate to cook)Proven strategies for growing your own groceriesThe surprising stress-relievers that can be found in your backyardHow to craft a more grounded routine and save money in the processClever tips and creative DIYs to help you embark on your old-fashioned journey
You don’t have to live on a farm to cultivate a simpler life. This inspiring and practical book offers a powerful new sense of purpose, with plenty of tomatoes, chickens, and bread making along the way.
From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Park Row
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reissue
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0778310922
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0778310921
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.26 x 0.9 x 7.99 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #94,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #35 in Small Homes & Cottages #41 in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Books) #42 in Vegetable Gardening
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Customers find this book engaging and easy to read, with one mentioning they finished it in a weekend. They appreciate the author’s writing style and find the content informative and thought-provoking. The book offers helpful step-by-step instructions and recipes throughout, making it a practical guide to simpler living.