Blending Lumbee Foodways and Indigenous Wisdom with Modern Living for a Self-Sufficient Family.
That HomeSteading Mama
Follow along as I share tools, tutorials, and tips for thriving in a homestead lifestyle—where modern meets old-fashioned indigenous living.
Our Story: From a Small Flock to a Growing Dream
My journey began with a simple desire to connect with and learn from other homesteaders. What started as a Facebook page quickly grew into a passion, leading my family and me to take a leap in 2020. That's when we bought our first four chickens and two ducks, officially beginning our serious homesteading adventure. Since then, our small farm has flourished, and we've learned to grow the bulk of our own produce.
As a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, I'm honored to draw on the rich traditions of my heritage, blending them with my academic background. With a Bachelor's in Food Science and a Master's in Science Education, my goal is to share practical, science-backed knowledge with a respect for the old ways. We’re working towards a dream of expanding our homestead to provide our community with delicious, locally raised food, and I’m taking you along for the journey.
What You'll Find Here On this site...........
Discover a wealth of resources designed to help you on your own path to self-sufficiency.
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Recipes: Dive into our family’s kitchen with recipes for our most cherished meals and essential methods for preserving food, from canning to fermentation
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Curated Products: To help you get started, I’ve partnered with trusted retailers to share the tools and products we love.
Whether you're just starting with a windowsill garden or dreaming of a farm of your own, I'm here to share the knowledge, recipes, and stories that make this life so rewarding.
Disclaimer: As an affiliate, I may earn a small commission on purchases you make through the links on this site, at no extra cost to you. Think of it as a way to support our homestead while finding products I genuinely recommend.