A REAL Day in the Life of a Modern Homesteader

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[@theprairiehomestead]

Thanks for watching! Was a day in our life different than you expected?

[@patsygrace2561]

My first thought was, what is she doing???, so I just waited and watched. I loved it❤️

[@38jessiC]

This was so helpful! So many people make it sound so horrible . It’s good to get a better perspective.

[@dianaw5100]

It's a wonderful life you lead. The kind I grew up with and wish I still had.

[@jenisecoronado5555]

This would have been a great "April Fools" video! You're so hard working, I bought it, Mrs Laura Ingalls Wilder! I especially liked the lovely hairdo that went with your windblown "Laura Ensemble"! (BTW, that's very cool that Daddy colors with his little girl, but just between us girls, who's better at it? :)

[@ElisabethM]

This is awesome! Jill can you please do a homeschool video. I am interested mostly in the books you use. I am looking at homeschooling my kiddos.

[@samanthameyer8541]

I have to admit you had me fooled until you started talking about breakfast lol

[@judyspaulding4141]

Me too!!!

[@iscavengersam]

Well, I waaas thinking how peaceful. I've actually cooked late in the evening by lamp light in the middle of the city.

[@denesemaxie7930]

Lol same but I was questioning her outfit after having watched several other blogs I was waiting for it kinda 🤷‍♀️ it was convincing for sure but the breakfast was the giveaway haha

[@TheDesiLiter]

Same 😂 i must have had some reaction, because my boyfriend asked what it was.. "SHE GETS UP AT 3.30AM?!" 😂

[@sarahberman2463]

That's exactly when I realized 😂

[@suburbanyokel]

I actually didn't think you were joking ! I thought, "That is so magical ! " 😭

[@josephr2313]

Same

[@DD-xh3fc]

"That is so magical!" 😆 😉

[@5050TM]

I, on the other hand, heard 3:30AM and was absolutely terrified 😂

[@TheFewellHomestead]

Oh my word, I started feeling very very inadequate and then I LOST IT when you were like "yeah no, that's not what we do". Yaasss! Thank you for this.

[@theprairiehomestead]

hehehe-- yeah, even my cows thought I was crazy. The calves were enamored with the long skirt and wouldn't stop following me around!

[@DD-xh3fc]

😂🤣😅

[@learningandgrowing7746]

The idea of milking by candle light is so romantic but fire and all that straw bedding made me nervous! 😅😂

[@themorenofamily3404]

Lol I first thought “oh dear, jill has spent too much time in 2020”...then the breakfast comments gave it away! Love your down to earth sensibility and sense of humor!

[@theprairiehomestead]

hehehe-- I figured anyone who knows how I cook would see through that part! :)

[@larahamilton8844]

That cow looked at you like "What is this crazy woman doing?" Love your channel. Thank you.

[@theprairiehomestead]

The cows thought I was nuts!

[@lileric144]

​@theprairiehomestead Hi ❤

[@josephhall2858]

LMAO, I thought you were serious there for a minute until you said "a 4 course breakfast every morning!" Doing chores by candle light sounded relaxing... Sounds like a great life!

[@masquitaful]

That was a hilarious opening. Good job. I needed a laugh!

[@deborahniemoth6475]

SWEET! The best part is seeing Dad coloring with Daughter.

[@alisonmaloy]

I love it. This is my favorite video you've ever made. I was laughing within the first 10 seconds when I saw you walk out of your bedroom with a lit candle. Lol!! :) But seriously, I love how accessible you make this lifestyle - you are inclusive because you are transparent, you talk frequently about how those of us that don't have an acreage can still be modern homesteaders and enjoy this lifestyle, and you are REAL. What a breath of fresh air. Keep up the good work, Jill! You are such an inspiration to many.

[@theprairiehomestead]

Thanks Alison!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

I giggled in the beginning because all your previous videos were way different than the beginning of this one. Typical homesteading/farming up early, work hard, family time, and in bed early to start the cycle over again.

[@tamicraig3747]

Lol! You got me good in the beginning! I’m researching homesteading and reading a lot of things on it but your video was one of my first ones and I thought to myself...I’ll never make it! Lol

[@cherrysullivan1984]

Cracking me up. Love it. And my wife has now been affirmed in her request for a blowtorch, previously denied by me. “If Jill Winger does it, then it’s ok for us!,” she exclaimed.

[@theprairiehomestead]

Blowtorches are the BEST!

[@naturalliash]

🤣 Jill! That beginning was hilarious! My jaw dropped when you said 4 course breakfast. Loved your video!

[@ivansnegireff3759]

peopls stuf suppourt

[@olelenalundepluck3840]

That was clever😉 you had us going for a minute there Jill. It was nice to see your family all working together and hearing the kids laughter was sweet.

[@mariejobin6152]

I've been a huge fan of you since reading your book. Farm girl here, I didn't think anyone could rival my cooking, practicality or sense of humor, until I found you. Someday I want to be just like you! I love working out, home renovating, horses and the whole lot of it too! You're a beautiful family. ❤️

[@sarahbennett7235]

This was hilarious! I have to say my 8 year old daughter loves watching your videos, she says she wants to be a farmer when she grows up. Mesa's twin just with long brown hair. Thank you for all these great videos we enjoy them so much

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Oh I loved this Jill!

[@JacksonClan11]

I was so confused and thought you had gone crazy 🤣 that should have been your april fool's video!

[@fnkdrmr86]

Your timing was perfect. I was about to call bs on the entire thing and never watch another one of your videos. Nice work.

[@patsygrace2561]

Just love watching your videos. You are so interesting to watch. I knew as soon as you started this blog that something was amiss.... but it sure was fun watching you at the start. Very funny

[@theprairiehomestead]

Hehe-- I figured my long-time followers would know something was up! ;)

[@anne-mariehanemaayer7201]

I’m a new follower from Ontario, Canada and you had me going there for a minute. I thought “ oh man! I picked the wrong blogger to follow!” 😂 Glad I stuck around. I love your video content and, even though I don’t think I’ll ever be a full-fledged homesteader, I like following homesteaders and learning new cooking tips and gardening tricks. Added bonus: we homeschool too!

[@pbo1429]

Thank you so much for the wonderful opening on this video! The presentation was fabulous! I love Laura and Little house! I laughed with delight!! I think this is only the 3rd time I've posted a comment.

[@theprairiehomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was super fun to make ;)

[@karenpino272]

You are a riot! What a breath of fresh air!

[@singncarpenter6270]

Your life looks wonderful. You got me going with sourdough at the beginning of the pandemic because I could not find yeast anywhere. That was a fun experience and I learned a lot. Thanks for sharing your homestead.

[@nikkisix81]

You're doing a great job with those babies. May God bless you in all you do.

[@ahandmadehomestead]

Thanks for making my kids feel like “oh, okay. Maybe bed by 8:30 isn’t so bad”. 😂

[@anna_m59]

You should be very proud of your children! That’s the way to raising children . Great mom!

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Loved the intro🕯 🤣 I live in Salinas, Ca and only heat by our wood burning stove from nov- feb and not every night. Love your homestead.💖

[@lesliejacobs1439]

Hi Salinas!...I am from Atwater..by Merced..now in Lander Wyoming..

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

@@lesliejacobs1439 Hi Leslie. Wyoming beautiful country.

[@Jenshouseof6]

Merced, CA girl here, too! @leslie jacobs @kimiye mendonca-lopez

[@myronmarsh7582]

You are such a inspiration ! Thanks you. I’m proud of how you parent your children, and share with us your experience !

[@jreevies4]

Haha! I was watching that first part going, "that is so not true! What is she doing?" Love it ❤️

[@marge3863]

That. Was. Awesome.❤

[@beccajackson9942]

Beautiful life and family!

[@JG-vn8fs]

This is great! I have followed you on Facebook for years, but watching a video is much more fun than just photos 🙂. Thanks!

[@jennm2689]

I’m ready for your podcasts to begin again! It’s my sanity on my hour commute!

[@heidirazoian3697]

I’m so happy I just found your channel! My husband and I with our two kids will be moving to Cheyenne on 6 acres, to start our homestead journey! I look forward to learning from you!

[@kaybusby7507]

Your amazing, what a great video of your day. God bless you and keep you safe

[@christyjohnson6967]

You are tooooooo cute! I just love your personality and your self effacing style. You are real. Which is what we all love about you, Jill. Keep em coming!

[@Hannahsunshine-]

I was legit about to leave when you said you make a two hour breakfast everyday 😂

[@soniaschemel3436]

You are too funny! I will admit you had me going! You are right about what many assume regarding homesteading!

[@Kelly.A.]

🤣🤣This is the best video I’ve watched in a long time! You almost had me.....ALMOST. Questioned the dress thing but then thought, okay. Cows milk more by candle light got an eyebrow raise. But cooking breakfast for 2+ hours?.....EVERY MORNING? I started giggling. This was so good!! I love your channel and look forward to everything you share. Your life style is partially normal for me and the other part what I strive to achieve.

[@nirote2023]

The children are very cute. Help with all household and farm tasks. They continue to grow up to be good and quality people.

[@madebyliann]

I was like for real she goes around with candles even in the kitchen🤣😂I knew you didn't but I feel for it for a moment that was funny... God bless, greetings Jill

[@ItsMe-jh3ze]

I have say I have watched enough of your videos so I figured it was a spoof in the beginning. But it was a great laugh. 😂😂😂

[@devan1991ful]

I like this SO much !!!!! Thank you for showing us ! I really like the "practical balance" you and your family have established, but I am still fairly impressed with how prepared you guys would be in an emergency situation. Very cool !

[@wholesomehomemaker]

I was cracking up! You had me until you started hand milking😂

[@backdoor5993]

Thanks for sharing how you really live. It is beautiful!

[@thegoodlifehomestead3170]

Brilliant! I love how you manage to fit a little bit of everything into your day. We're new to homesteading and it's taking time to find our feet but we're loving it! Thanks for sharing

[@julieclearythefeistyrebelg5660]

Hi Jill, thanks for taking us through your daily routine! You have such a beautiful family and homestead! take care and stay safe and warm!!

[@staceywishart9971]

I absolutely loved the intro. So cute. I enjoy your channel. It’s nice to have good content to watch. Have a great rest your week

[@tracywhite1694]

I have the same dutch oven....I love it

[@tovahcarver6049]

I thought, “Jill must be going through some changes, this doesn’t really sound like her...” and then boom! The real Jill showed up! LOL! I like the real Jill very much! Thanks for breaking the myths and being so real! I have really enjoyed your channel, the planner and your cookbook too! Learning lots! P.s., I have 2 sourdough loaves proofing, much thanks to your initial inspiration to learn this really fun skill! Thank you!

[@FarmhouseTeas]

Same thoughts here 🤣🤣

[@daisygurl3601]

Hilarious beginning! And you looked so solemn! Your day looks so rewarding. Press on!

[@questforagarden9699]

😍😂 Merry Christmas

[@donaldcurtis9229]

My grandparents still hope still had a cold and wood stove Outhouse in the back

[@raincoast9010]

I liked the cow and the milking system looks really handy and efficient.

[@jennifernehus1667]

Loved the intro!! I was like, “No way! This can’t be right.” How funny!!

[@TheModernHomestead]

LOL, love it! Keep a good humor! Glad to have found your channel! Hello from NWPA!

[@thehoppygoatfarm9480]

That roast looked amazing! Great day...your kids are adorable!

[@LoriWatson11]

Loved this video! ❤️✨

[@CatharineButler]

You get way more done in the day than me.... great video!!

[@xploit811]

This was so beautiful to watch

[@jenniferr2057]

When you said "every ... (pause) ... single morning" I thought you were going to say "fricking" and I literally laughed out loud. At my very quiet office. 🤷

[@claireTTM]

Hahah, the KZbin algorithm is spot on today! Great vid.

[@Roostandrescue]

I love that you can watch your fire roar!🤩

[@kimbramo5787]

Love your sense of Humor and love your videos!

[@nadiar.7788]

I was howling at "four-course breakfast" 🤣

[@LandElevated]

Great video. We will share this with our customers for sure. We sell land in rural areas and this will help generate some great ideas. Thanks for creating this!

[@HealedandThriving]

You said "hold on just a second... you know I am joking, right?" and an ad for home chef started😂😂😂 made me laugh.

[@magpiefarmstead]

Hahaha. I was SO confused for a minute. Thanks for the laugh. 🤣

[@vintagebeliever5023]

You had me going in the beginning 😂 Sweet life. Thank you for sharing.

[@carianderson646]

Holy crap you had me a tad worried!!! And then I roared! Great video !

[@robinmartin1459]

Lol, in the beginning of the video I was really confused, because I was thinking- wow she kept that side of her well hidden!! 😆 You got me! Good video, thank you.

[@alinepiffer8523]

I loved your video. I confess that you tricked me at first, but I really enjoyed your family day, thanks for sharing. I am wanting to learn the English language and you helped me a lot. Greetings from Taubaté-SP Brazil.

[@mariangrose]

Great Video Jill! Your schedule is very similar to our schedule:) being 34, makes me feel so much better hearing other folks going to bed around 9:30/10 every night :) do you ever ride your house around your property? I always imagined taking my horse once I have mine and riding it everywhere on our 21 acres but I’m not sure if that’s not just my horsey romantic side❤️

[@theprairiehomestead]

Yep-- and sometimes we go to bed even earlier, ha! I do ride around our property sometimes!

[@mariangrose]

I know those days of crawling into bed earlier than usual 😅 thank you for answering my question! Keep up the wonderful videos!!

[@tilday]

Oh good. You have a sense of humor! That intro was making me use my "to each his own" shoulder shrug. Hahahaha! Bless your heart.

[@joannaliza1217]

Love this video! You had me in the first bit😂😂

[@AddieMorris]

Oh thank goodness!!! 😂 you really had me going.

[@TheEclecticHomeschooler]

Oh my goodness. You totally had me at the beginning. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Great video! Thanks for sharing your day!

[@theanchoredhippie]

Lol the opening was perfect!!

[@johnbirney7072]

HI jill, I live in Ireland & I thought I would like to let you know I use your recipe for home made bread every week ,I have also made the rolls + hotdog fingers,, I also make soda farls, and wheaten farls , as we call them here in Ireland ,love your videos, all of this because of covid lockdown , keep er lit . Cheers

[@aleskairean]

This was my first time watching your videos, and I totally fell for the intro. I was like this woman is crazy! 😂😂

[@FamiLeeLiving]

Oh my goodness! Haha! You had me. I was like okay okay candle light got itttt.

[@melissaji]

Oh my God girl - No, I didn't think you were joking at all. I was thinking...oh how sweet, she's keeping dim light for the sleepy cows and chickens 🤣🤣🤣 And I love prairie clothes...I always wanted to be Laura Ingalls Wilder ❤️❤️❤️ You totally crushed my dreams with your truth! 😆😆😆

[@theprairiehomestead]

Lol-- I agree the beginning is more romantic! But not super practical for where we live. ;)

[@sherryschneider323]

Great video! Loved seeing you have a home gym. They are the best!

[@TsunamiKitten56]

If people believe being on a "homestead" means waking up at 3am and milking a cow by candlelight I want to know where they got their info 🤣

[@taranykyforiak1753]

Hell, my great grandparents who immigrated from the old country (Ukraine) to the Canadian prairies weren't even up that early!

[@andreamicheleo]

😂🤣, Great video, you had me laughing in the beginning. Loved it.

[@helpmeethines]

🤣🤣🤣 oh my goodness Jill...I was rolling with laughter....the beginning was hilarious. Way to go on expressing your humor

[@ashleywinkler2005]

Thank you for that laugh- I was like "uhm ok- not getting up that early.."

[@bartholomew0521]

You had me believe. I am very new to your channel. I must say that I am very old fashioned though. I do crazy stuff like that. But I love to cook and take care of things. Spending two hours in the kitchen preparing meals for my kids is what I did for them. Not two hours for breakfast, but definitely four hours each day preparing elaborate dinners. I would so have loved to spend another hour making breakfast. And I love animals. My wife and I don't have farm living yet, but maybe in a few yrs when we retire. She has a family farm in New Mexico. We talked about moving up to the ranch/farm. So when you said you were getting up at three-thirty, I said to myself, wow, she really is in the zone, and so happy and excited for each day. Then I was disappointed when you said "just kidding." While spending time on one of my brother's farms in North Carolina, that week I got up at five and fed and brushed the horses. It was just natural feeling. I wanted to spend some time with them while it was still dark out. It was very special and quiet. Thanks for sharing! Kind regards, Mark

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

When your video first started, I kept saying to myself “this has to be a joke, I’ve never seen her with a candle to light her way to the barn in the middle of the night to milk the cow before or wear old fashioned clothes” not that any of that is bad just felt like I’d seen enough videos to know you were having some fun with us. I loved the video! Merry Christmas to the family.

[@mzfitmama2361]

Might sound so strange but I would love to sit and drink coffee with you rotating homes. Livestock talk, thrift store shop, garage sale, tinker, bake cook, etc :)

[@deliastanley3921]

Loved this video, especially the beginning!! 😂😂

[@cindylarade3571]

Best video ever, especially the first part 🤣 Looks like a perfect day!

[@andrearachel6608]

I was telling my computer "You gotta be kidding?!" Right as you got to the part about taking 2 hours or so to make breakfast lol. You had me going lol. Thank you for sharing your day with us. We just started our journey to self-sufficiency and it's helpful to get insight into how others are doing it too.

[@stevefarms7494]

The way you started the video was pretty cool then the way you broke out the real way I was shocked at first but I do no people that really live there life close that way ... But great video

[@anastasiaromanova2009]

Omg we have the same copper tea pot. Thank you for sharing.

[@Taylors24mommy]

Lol. If I hadn’t already been watching your videos for a long time I would have believed you there.

[@terryrusselleverydayguy1613]

What a great vlog Jill.