Our natural living journey began about 10 years ago when Ashleigh experienced some scary health issues after our firstborn. Then, our second born experienced a severe allergic reaction as an infant. We did a 180 with the way we approached our day-to-day lives. We decided to become more natural with our food, health, and lifestyle.

We love to bake and cook with fresh milled flour and grain, homegrown vegetables, and local meats and produce. Here we’ll share our tips, lessons, and recipes. From battles with squash bugs to making the perfect loaf of bread, join us as we navigate the limitations and delights of suburbia.

Grab your shovel, blender, and a sense of humor—let’s do this! And, as Eric always says: “Lower your expectations“.

Happy Suburban Homesteading,

– Eric and Ashleigh

Some Fun Facts About Us:

• We live in the suburbs about 30 minutes west of St. Louis, MO
• Ashleigh is the green thumb in the family, always growing things, while Eric is the brawn, always building new garden beds
• Eric is an avid hunter – deer, ducks, geese – you name it, he is game!
• We have three children we homeschool, plus three cats we adore
• We have been married for 13 years
• We are all big watersports enthusiasts – skiing, wakeboarding, tubing- we do it all!
• Our counters are always covered with Ashleigh’s latest hobby (might be drying flowers, harvesting seeds, making tallow, or something fermenting)
• Eric was in a band in high school, and is determined to be in one with our kids
• Ashleigh went to college in London, England

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY OUR HOMESTEAD!