hello! i’m selina
Wife, mother, & HOMESTEADER
Like so many of you, my homesteading journey started in a large city with a backyard only big enough for a few raised garden beds – but that’s all it took for me to know that this life was not only possible, but so very worth it.
I spent years teaching myself to cook from scratch to enrich my vegan diet with whole, life-giving ingredients. With pregnancy, I felt a strong desire to introduce animal products into our family’s diet in an ethical and safe way while dreaming of a self-sufficient homestead of my own.
Through hard work and the grace of God, we were able to sell our home in the city and purchase enough acreage across the country. That is where Milkmaid Farm began and where our story is still unfolding. I’m so glad you’re here.
Creating a homestead of your own is possible. And the best part? You can start today – in the home you’re in now. I’d love to show you how.
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BUT SELINA, WHERE DO I START?
My goal is to help you start cooking (& living!) from scratch with the resources you have available today.
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get to know me
These are a few of my favorite things…
- I grew up in a modern suburb of Phoenix, Arizona!
- My dad planted the seeds early in my life with gardening, reading labels, and teaching me to be more conscious about food and health.
- I was vegan for 6+ years before discovering the art and science of cooking from scratch utilizing locally sourced animal products.
- I’m a homeschooling mom of two and love living this homesteading life with them at my feet.
- Writing the Staples Made Simple guide completely changed my life in the best way. I’ve loved sharing this journey with all of you!
ready to get started?
Over 100+ delicious everyday recipes and pantry staples to fill your kitchen!
We all have our “why” for prioritizing cooking with real food ingredients. Whether it’s the health of your family, saving money, or becoming self-sufficient – it all starts with knowing your next step.
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