There’s something about a Sunday morning that feels just right.

The world moves a little slower, the coffee tastes a little warmer, and the to-do list (for once) doesn’t feel like it’s chasing you down the driveway. Now, what if I told you that your homestead—yes, the one with the never-ending chores, the stubborn goats, and the sourdough starter that may or may not be plotting against you—could feel like that every day?

Sounds impossible, right? But hear me out.

For years, I ran my homestead like a marathon I was losing. I woke up before the sun, chased chickens in my pajamas, tended to the garden, and found myself exhausted before breakfast. I was always doing something—but I wasn’t actually living in it.

Then one day, after tripping over a rogue vine and landing face-first in my (thankfully soft) herb garden, I had a realization: 

❝ I didn’t start this homesteading journey to be busy. I started it to be present. ❞

Okay, so what does "Slow Living" even mean?

Slow living doesn’t mean doing less—it means doing things with intention.

It’s about swapping that frantic, chaotic energy for something richer, something deeper.

It’s about savoring your morning coffee instead of gulping it down between chores., planting with patience, knowing that good things take time., laughing at your mistakes (like that one time I tried to herd goats in flip-flops—10/10 would not recommend), or wash a chicken by myself and having to scream at my two-year-old in the house for 15 minutes to grab me a towel all while he was yelling right back through the window telling me he needed to wipe his butt (very true story)...or even making space for rest because burnout doesn’t look cute on anyone.

So, my dear lovelies here is How to Make Your Homestead Feel Like a Cozy Sunday Morning.

1. Start Your Day with Intention

Instead of jumping straight into work, take ten minutes to just be. Step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and say a little prayer of gratitude. Your garden, your animals, and even that rebellious sourdough starter will wait.

2. Cook Like Your Great-Grandma Would

Forget fast food—let’s bring back slow, intentional cooking. Bake bread. Make jam. Simmer soup that fills the whole house with comfort. Not because you have to, but because there’s something deeply satisfying about creating something from scratch.

3. Find Joy in the Simple Moments

Watch the bees dance in your garden. Listen to the crackling of your cast-iron skillet. Marvel at how eggs from your own chickens taste better (even though science says they shouldn’t).

Homesteading isn’t just about self-sufficiency—it’s about joy. If you’re always rushing, you’ll miss it.

So, my dear fellow homesteaders, let’s promise ourselves this: to stop treating this life like a checklist and start treating it like the blessing it is.

Because at the end of the day, your homestead should feel less like a job and more like a warm, slow, sleepy Sunday morning.

Share your thoughts in the comments!

How do you make your homestead feel like a place of peace?