Jill Winger > Quotes

“Daily homestead life is much more hard-core than cottagecore.”
― Jill Winger, Old-Fashioned on Purpose: A Homesteading Manifesto—Rediscovering Simplicity and Meaning Through the Lost Arts of the Past such as Gardening, Canning and More

“This lifestyle grounds me when the world feels like a whirlwind. It offers meditation during chaos, a healthy dose of adventure, and a quiet confidence born from trusting your abilities.”
― Jill Winger, Old-Fashioned on Purpose: A Homesteading Manifesto—Rediscovering Simplicity and Meaning Through the Lost Arts of the Past such as Gardening, Canning and More

“You’ll know you’re on the right rack when the butterflies start to flutter in your stomach. Your heart will beat just a little faster. You’ll feel more awake than you’ve ever felt. And you’ll probably be a little scared. I interpret these signs to mean, “Move forward.”
― Jill Winger, Old-Fashioned on Purpose: A Homesteading Manifesto—Rediscovering Simplicity and Meaning Through the Lost Arts of the Past such as Gardening, Canning and More

“Easy isn’t necessarily wrong, but a quest for constant ease will lead us down a path that makes us less healthy and less happy in the long run.”
― Jill Winger, Old-Fashioned on Purpose: A Homesteading Manifesto—Rediscovering Simplicity and Meaning Through the Lost Arts of the Past such as Gardening, Canning and More