The Heart of the Homestead: Cultivating a Spirit of Simple Living Through Homemaking, Recipes, and Family

by RuthAnn Zimmerman

224 pages, Hardcover

Published September 9, 2025

Reviews

[Allie Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a sweet read! While I don’t think I’ll ever homestead like the author, her heart behind it is something that anyone can learn from. I loved the practical tips and recipes in the book.

[Reading With Ember · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Love Ruthann!

[Malia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this sweet book. It was inspiring, had entertaining stories and practical advice. All of it written like it was just a friend talking to a friend.

[Hannah Driedger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an encouraging read on the gift of homesteading. Touches on the practical how to get started and the blessing of chores for raising children.

[Renee Komosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was excited to read this book because I already follow RuthAnn's YouTube channel. I feel the book mimics much of what I've already learned about her family's history and lifestyle by watching her channel; although, that did not cause me to put the book aside. Read to the end because Chapter 7 is my favorite. I hope as you read the book, you can take some of what you've read to learn or re-learn skills that have been lost to some in our current generation, and be reminded of what is truly important as parents raise families.

UPDATE: I do keep referring back to this book. Good to keep on the shelf.