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How to Make the Most Out of Homesteading With Limited Space
"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much." — Luke 16:10 It’s no secret that we don’t have acres upon acres of land. We bought our property when the market was high, so our options were limited—not just in price, but in how much land came with it. Still, we were fortunate to find an old farmhouse that predates the 1960s with a little land that came with it. It needed (and still needs) some TLC, but from the beginning, we could see the potential in
thefirstwaterhomes
Oct 13 min read
A Little Dirt Never Hurt: Why We Chose This Life For Our Kids
Homesteading, growing our own food, working the land with our own two hands, raising animals — we aren’t just doing it because we love it. We’re doing it because we believe this life has something important to offer our kids. We’re doing it to build a better world for our kids. For us, this life is about offering them something that feels harder and harder to find these days: a childhood rooted in the rhythms of nature. A life that moves a little slower, a little quieter, and
thefirstwaterhomes
Sep 226 min read
Why We Left Arizona for Indiana
Why would anyone leave sunny Arizona for Indiana? We asked ourselves that question too. But our move wasn't about trading warm winters for snow—it was about finding fertile soil, open spaces, genuine community, and a slower way of life. This is the story of why we left the desert behind and discovered that sometimes leaving comfort is what leads you home.

Firstwater Homestead
Jul 313 min read
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