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Do you feel like you never have time to cook from scratch the way you want to? Tried diving into the homesteading lifestyle only to end up feeling burnt out? Maybe you’re not even sure where to start. Are you ready to navigate the world of homesteading in a way that suits your modern life? In this podcast, you will find modern and practical solutions for your suburban homestead. I’m here to dish out quick and straightforward homesteading tips and home management systems, all geared towards i ...
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Are you a busy wife and mom who longs for a simpler life, one that’s peaceful and unhurried? But you have no idea where to start? Do you look up healthy recipes to make for your family, but you run out of time or don’t have all the ingredients, so you end up grabbing something on the go? Do you want to create a simpler, less toxic home and declutter, so you spend less time cleaning? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast is your go-to guide to achieving an unhurried, simple life. One life ...
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Claiming Simplicity | Natural Living, Simplify Life, Cooking from Scratch, Homestead, Gardening

Monica H Baker - Simple Living Expert, Beginner Homesteading Strategist, Coach for Busy Moms

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***TOP 1.5 % Podcast*** Are you a busy wife and mom who wants more time for what matters most, but you have no idea where to start simplifying your life? Do you wish you could nourish your family with healthy homemade food but are too overwhelmed and end up going through the drive thru......again? Are you concerned about the toxins in your home and food but don’t know how to find simple, natural options to support your family’s health? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will teach yo ...
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​I am here to chat about my current favorite little flower that I am using topically at home. It's CALENDULA. And no, mine is not yet blooming in the garden. But you can always order from a reputable source. Starwest Botanicals is one of my favorites. I know some of you are very curious to get into herbal medicine. I truly think that topical produc…
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Are you kids hungry again? Yeah girl, mine too 🤣 In today's episode, I will share with you our top 5 summer snacks that we are loving right now. Enjoy the show! Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day homemaker…
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Summer is in full swing, YAY!!! 😎 It was a mild yet cold and gray winter here and we could not be happier to have this blazing hot weather. In today's episode, I will share 3 tips for a simple, happy summer with your kids. Let's make this summer one that we will look back on and cherish. Want to connect? Send me an email @theroseshomestead.com Come…
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This heat wave has made me appreciate being inside again. I have many projects that were left neglected as I abandoned them for the lust of garden season. I am not one for the heat, so I have been staying cool while giving the inside of my home some much needed love. From the pantry area of the basement to experimenting with new herbal products, it…
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I can't believe this is Episode 50! I figured it was time to up my homesteading game, so I wanted to do a little challenge. I am committing to no processed foods for a month (well, mostly). Listen in to what this means for me and for how you can join in this challenge to put your health and environmental goals to the forefront of your summer. I am …
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Hey friends! I hope you had a wonderful Father's Day! In today's episode, we will talk about modern homesteading and learn how to embrace self-sufficiency and a sustainable pace of life. Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private communit…
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Sustainable products aren't as "hot" as they used to be. I think people caught on that you should use what you have before buying new! That's definitely the homesteader mentality that I try to get myself into every day. But I have certainly purchased my fair share of sustainable products. Let's look at an old blog post to see if I still love these …
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When people think of homesteaders, they may also relate thoughts of conspiracies and doomsday prepping to the mix. I am not all about that. But I AM about prepping for peace of mind for minor emergencies. In this episode, I am chatting about the minimal prepping that we do in my household to keep the peace and leave the conspiracy behind. View My F…
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Are you ready to start cooking from scratch but have no idea where to start? I have you covered, friend! In this episode, we discuss how to create more workspace in your kitchen, AKA my baking cart, and I created a FREE pantry stock essentials list for you to download and take to the store with you. I even left room for your own notes on the bottom…
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Many people desire to live a homestead life when they desire slow living. Slow living can bring us to what is most important. It can allow us to savor the short time we have with our children. It can calm our nervous systems in this busy world. I think many of us desire slow living, but many (including me) are not the best at it. We live in a moder…
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In the homesteading realm, a lot of people are looking to get into medicinal herbs, but it can be intimidating! I think we often discount the common herbs, right from our garden, that have been used throughout time for medicinal purposes. These common culinary herbs pack a punch and are safe and easy to use to start your herbal journey! Links Menti…
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Have you ever wanted to start cooking from scratch but had no idea where to start? 🤷‍♀️ In this week's episode, we will dive into scratch cooking and how it will benefit you and your family's health and significantly cut down on your grocery budget. 🍅🍉😋 Remember to keep it simple and enjoy the ride! 🙌 You got this! xoxo, Alicia…
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It is almost harvest time this garden season, and I wanted to share some simple methods for preserving your harvest, no matter the size or budget (no fancy freeze dryer required). This episode mostly focuses on herbs, but these tips can be used for many types of veggies and even flowers, too! Links Mentioned: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/dryin…
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Rest AND productivity in the same sentence? I know that can sound confusing, but I truly find that I am most rested when I am doing something a little productive at the same time. Whether it's physical or mental, there are ways to rest your mind and body that can be productive for you in the long run. In this episode, I am going through 7 of my fav…
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Happy Memorial Day Friend! You have never tried using essential oils for your health and home? They are just a part of our every day life that I couldn’t ever imagine having to use anything else! We use them for cleaning, hair and body, laundry, having more energy, any illness we feel coming on, bug bites, preventing spiders or ticks-absolutely eve…
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Hey friends! 🙋‍♀️ In today's episode, we dive into tangible self-care time inspired by Proverbs 31! Remember to start that morning routine ☕🙏✍️, make those arms strong 💪, and create a wardrobe that makes you feel amazing and makes getting dressed simple 💃 Listen to this episode for all the details, xoxo Alicia Come and hang out in the free communit…
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I think it is safe to say that we all go through different busy seasons. During those busy seasons, you may do more or less homesteading than you'd prefer- and that's totally okay! We need to release unrealistic expectations that we put on ourselves and know that every little bit of "homesteading" that we do in any given season is important, and en…
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Instagram can be a great source of garden inspiration, but also pressure! While growing native is WILDLY important (see what I did there), I don't think we need to feel bad about not doing it perfectly. Some things simply make us happy. And no, we cannot singlehandedly wipe out all of the invasives in our area either. It's all a lot. Like many thin…
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In this podcast, we will explore how the virtues and characteristics of the Proverbs 31 women can be applied to entrepreneurs and women in the workplace. In this episode, we will discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, decision-making, and personal growth and development through the lens of Proverbs 31. Come and hang out in the fre…
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Hello Friend I know you are looking forward to summer and if you want to spend most of your days outside instead of cleaning inside, you are going to want to do these steps now so you have less stress when summer comes! When you simplify your Spring cleaning system, you will feel less overwhelmed and more at peace. There was a time when I felt that…
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Whether you believe in folklore, wivetales, or garden myths or not, a lot of it is rooted in truth! I scoured the internet for some of te best gardening advice that has been passed down through the generations that are rooted in some science. Do you know of any folklore that has proven to be true in your garden? Links Mentioned: www.facebook.com/gr…
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Hey friend! In this week's episode, we are going to talk about how the Proverbs 31 woman managed her home and how we can apply this to our modern lives. Enjoy the show! Come and hang out in the free community 👇👇 Self-Care Strategies for the Modern Proverbs 31 woman If you would like to be a guest on the show, have a topic or question that you would…
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Hello Friend Are you constantly searching recipes for the fad diets that keep you on the roller coaster of diet trends for years that mess with your metabolism? I don’t even know what the newest thing is out there right now since we just switched to nutrient dense food years ago and cooking from scratch. From that time, I started learning about wha…
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As we plant our gardens this spring, we need to think about how we will be spending our time outdoors. If you want to eat or even hang out outside, you'll soon be bombarded by some pesky little friends. Whether you plant these herbs in container gardens around your patio or use them in a natural DIY bug spray, you'll be happy you planned ahead for …
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In today's episode, I talk about changing routines for household tasks (psst... join the Facebook Community and we are all going to share our favorite QUICK and easy summer recipes), family fun and adventures, and even a little self-care (not the woo woo kind, but the kind where you do stuff for "future you" and can thank yourself later). Tune in a…
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Happy May Friend Simplify your home-this will save you many hours of having to manage items and cleaning.This will truely create more time in your life. I didn’t realize how much my life would be simplified by decluttering. I now have less stress trying to manage all the stuff and if you have not done this yet, reach out and I will help you get sta…
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Hey mama! In today's episode, we are going to explore the Proverbs 31 woman. Get ready to take a deep dive into the world of this biblical superwoman of the bible. Do you have a question that I can answer for you, or a podcast topic that you would like me to cover? If so please send me an email @ alicia@boundariesoverburnout.com. I would love to he…
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Companion planting is among the most popular homesteading and gardening goals from our community this year! Sure, we all know you should plant stuff with other stuff to make it grow better, but why? After researching companion planting, I was left with a few questions that I felt like no one was answering. Hopefully, this clears some of them up! Li…
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Happy Garden Season! Here are my top picks for relatively inexpensive (well, for the most part) Amazon finds for the garden that I have been LOVING this year as I build a garden in my forever city homestead. Get the links: https://amzn.to/47YMD9c Join the Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/ Instagram: @britta…
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What the heck does self-care mean anyway? Is it getting your nails done, a bubble bath, or maybe some chocolate? Let's dig in and talk about it in the episode! Mentioned links 👇PODCAST 🎧 SYSTEMIZE YOUR LIFE-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/systemize-your-life-routines-schedules-time-management/id1488424047 Come hang out in the FREE Facebook co…
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Hey Friend! I still can’t believe how much prices have increased at the grocery store and I am extremely thankful we grow and raise as much food as possible, so we don’t have to spend much at the store, but there are always items you can’t grow in your location, so we do rely on the store a little and azure standard for our bulk items. I might noti…
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Oof! Regret is hard and hearing, "I told you so" is a hard pill to swallow. But if there is one thing I know for certain: the best way to learn homesteading is to learn by doing it and making mistakes. We are all human and we can change our minds whenever we want as we grow and learn. What is one lesson or regret that you learned the hard way? Epis…
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In this episode, I chat about contentment. But not just waiting around and being okay with where you are at, but still dreaming about your forever homestead. I mean LOVING where you are at, and not even wanting more (well, for the most part). Links Mentioned: https://bit.ly/homesteadchallengegoalplanner www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallenge…
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Do you ever feel like you are living life on autopilot? Floating through your day, catering to the pulls of people, distractions a meaningless to-do list that never seems to be done? Do you feel like a slave to the demands of the world? I know I used to and it was miserable. Let's not let life happen to us, let's create the life we want. Let's disc…
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Today I talk about six of my favorite herbs for spring allergies and how to consume them (and how to get your kids to take them, too!). LINKS MENTIONED Starwest Botanicals: https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/?sscid=41k8_mmxwh https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/herbal-allergy-tea-recipe/ www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/ https:…
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We all start somewhere. I am not a beginner but also not an expert gardener. This is my first year building a full-on garden, and I was surprised to learn these things. I almost felt silly when I learned some of these things this year. Let me know a surprising thing you learned during your first year of gardening! P.S. Thank you for 10k downloads! …
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Hey friend, have you ever wondered what areas of your life need boundaries? If you have ever done a Google search on this topic you will see the information can be overwhelming. Today I'm sharing with you what I discovered through trial and error to help you decide what areas of your life need boundaries. Let's get it! Enjoy the show! I'm rooting f…
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It can be so hard when your friends and family just don't really get it. They might not be outright unsupportive... but when you are surrounded by people who don't get your desire to live a toxic-free, natural life (or want a homestead!), it can be a little exhausting. In this episode, I am going to explore some of the ways that you can deal with t…
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It's time for change! But like, good change! Not scary change. The kind of change that we KNOW if coming... and we can actually plan for it if we just accept that it is going to happen. Whether it's a new season with new homestead tasks, your kiddos getting older, a new job, or something else, we all know change will happen indeed. Instead of getti…
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Hey friend! Why do some people have healthy firm boundaries, and some don't? It goes a lot deeper than we may think. There are many reasons for the lack of boundaries in people's lives. Today we are going to dig into a few, and I will share some tips that helped me! If you find yourself in any of these categories, don't be discouraged. With some wo…
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Y'all. This has been the WORST Flu of my life. Holy Moly. Here are 4 sports drink ideas that might be better options for you than Gatorade when you are in need of some serious hydration. Stay well! Link to my storefront with most of the products mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/shop/brittanylgibson/list/1MDAGD3YRJ6N5?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfbrittanylg…
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Being a wife and/or mama is AMAZING, but it can be a LOT. There are so many things on our plates. It got me thinking about ways I simplify remembering to do ALL THE THINGS. I am not perfect at this, but there are three specific triggers in my daily life that remind me to do other things that are easier to forget. These triggers have made a HUGE dif…
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Hey Friend! 🫶 Have you ever wondered what the benefits of setting boundaries are? If so, you are in luck, in today's episode, we discuss 5 benefits of setting boundaries that will change your life. If you are ready to have more joy and peace in your life, improved emotional health, increased confidence, have more time and ward off burnout then grab…
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In this episode, I dive into a crucial turning point in my homesteading life – the moment I finally found a raw milk herdshare near me. This wasn't just about choosing healthier milk; it was about taking ownership of my choices and realigning with my core values. 🌿 Why Raw Milk? Raw milk isn't just milk. It's a symbol of balance and natural wellnes…
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Happy Holy Week! I didn’t grow up gardening and so I don’t even know how to do a normal garden! I started my gardening journey by tilling up an area of our yard-well, my husband tilled it for us and then we just planted seeds and plants. This kinda worked and we got some produce from it, but I could never keep the weeds under control as we have ful…
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Things have been a little out-of-whack around my homestead. But solid systems and an online community have truly been the things that have kept me going. I am eager to teach you these systems and create an online community so that no suburban homesteader ever feels like they don't have someone or something to fall back on. https://thehomesteadchall…
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Hello I know you want to be doing all the homesteading things you see on instagram and social media, but the truth is, you are going to get burnt out trying to do it all. I want you to stop and think about what is important in your life. I know that when my kids were young, there is no way that I would’ve been able to do all the things that I do no…
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Spring cleaning is ALL the rage on the interwebs, and there are a few buzzwords that go around this time of year. Mainly, "minimalism." Don't run away yet! I know... most of us homesteady types are NOT here for minimalism. But hear me out, I think minimalism has a few principles we can apply to better our homestead lives (and no, not that cold, gra…
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Hey Friend Now that we will have 100 laying hens, people always ask what we are going to do with all the eggs! Just for your information, we will not be keeping this amount of chickens, we are raising some to about 12 weeks for friends, 25 of them could be roosters or hens, so the roosters we will be butchering because we have our one and only gent…
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