Old Fashioned On Purpose

I’ve never really belonged. Not in the dramatic, “nobody understands me” way. More in the quiet, lifelong way—like I’ve always been standing half a step outside of whatever circle I’m supposed to slide into.
But I’ve finally realized something that would have shocked my younger self: Not belonging isn’t a problem. It’s an invitation. Listen in to my podcast episode to learn more about my thoughts on the magic of not belonging.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
My life journey with not belonging
My reactions & feelings about not belonging
Why we shouldn't tone ourselves down
Internal and external pressures
Why not belonging is a gift
Choose your own unpaved path
You're not alone
Shifting your mindset about belonging
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com
Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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As some of you know by now, I am no longer homeschooling my kids. In this podcast episode, I'm talking all about our homeschool experiences, our journey from homeschool to public school, how I'm handling the change, and some of my deep thoughts and concerns that I have about school and about raising kids. 
Give it a listen and let me know what you think.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Homeschooling background
Our homeschooling routine
Why we went from homeschool to public school
Homeschooling older kids vs. younger kids
Reflecting on our education decisions for our kids
My grief process and thoughts 
How it's working for my kids
My shifting thoughts on public school
My concerns about homeschooling today
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
My old podcast episodes on school:
S15: E10: What I’m Using for Homeschool Curriculum this Year (and a Plea) 
S7: E2: What We’re Using for Homeschool Curriculum This Year
Episode 153: The Homeschool Curriculum I’m Using This Year
How Being Homeschooled Helped Me Later In Life 
My Non-Fancy Homeschool Routine 
What If My Kids Fall Behind?? (And other Homeschooling Questions) 
The Hardest Thing We’ve Ever Done: The Charter School Tell-All
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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I'm now going on five years of owning a restaurant in one of the smallest towns in Wyoming.
It’s one of the most gratifying things I’ve ever done. It’s also one of the most exhausting.
I’m proud of what we’re building in our little corner of Wyoming. I’m proud of the food. I’m proud of the place. I’m proud that people walk in and feel nostalgia, comfort, a sense of belonging… a remembering.
But in this podcast episode, I’m going to say the parts I usually don’t say out loud because, well… I feel like it. And some of it just needs to be said.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Backstory of our small-town restaurant 
Confession #1: The Locals Are Our Lifeblood (And Also… a Lot)
Confession #2: I Wish We Could Rate Customers
Confession #3: We’re Not Trying to Make Your Life Hard with Our Limited Hours
Confession #4: Staffing Is… Complicated
Confession #5: I’m Not Getting Rich Off This
Confession #6: We Care a Lot About What We Serve You 
Final thoughts...
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Learn more about Chugwater Soda Fountain here: https://www.chugwatersodafountain.com/
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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In the past, I've shared about mainly the homestead part of myself on this podcast. Not because I was hiding the rest of me—but because the rest didn’t really fit the homestead narrative. 
But lately… it’s been shifting. The homestead part of me is still woven into my days, but it’s not the headline anymore. It’s moved to the background, and other parts of me are finally coming up for air.
So this feels like the perfect time for a reintroduction and a closer look at some of my rough edges.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Why I'm doing a reintroduction
My deep connection to horses 
Hot or cold personality
My beauty routine
My thoughts on pop culture
Move fast, think fast, talk fast, etc.
How I talk and how I look
My clothes preference
My intolerance for current Instagram trends about women
My thoughts on homestead content right now
What I love to read
My thoughts on politics and religion
Final thoughts on rough edges
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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Folks always ask me how I "do it all" but the truth is, that I don't. Listen in as I talk about I do NOT have a balanced life and what I do instead.
Podcast Episode Highlights
My thoughts on 'balance' in life
My summer as an example
Dealing with guilt and the aftermath 
Learning how to say 'No'
Thoughts on using a team for help
Details on how I use my planner 
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
See more details on how I use my planner here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2025/11/my-un-instagrammable-planner-system.html
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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