Start Here

If you’re new to homesteading, these free resources will help you learn the basics, avoid common mistakes, and build confidence before spending a dime.

Farmer’s Market: From Idea to Income

Learn the first steps to turning a homemade product into real income at your local farmer’s market.

Black Walnut Havest Guide

Learn when and how to harvest black walnuts, plus what to do with them once you have them.

Tree Tapping Basics

Learn the basics of tapping trees for syrup, including timing, tools, and what to expect. (Coming soon.)

What you'll find here...

Homestead Goods

Seasonal, small-batch products made on our homestead.

Tree Tapping & Syrup

Learn how to tap trees and turn sap into syrup.

Farmer's Market Income

Step-by-step help turning homemade goods into real income.

Free Resources

Beginner-friendly guides to help you start without guessing.

Is this for you?

This is for you if...

You’re new (or newer) to homesteading and want practical guidance
You believe done is better than perfect
You appreciate clear steps and honest explanations
You want to build skills that translate in to real food, real income, or both

This might not be the right fit if...

You’re more interested in aesthetics than function
You want shortcuts without learning the why
You prefer inspiration over practical instruction
You’re not looking to build long-term skills

If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

Hi, I'm Taryn

I’m Taryn — a wife, mom, homesteader, and the person behind Reluctantly Domestic.

I started this site to share our homesteading journey in a way that makes the path a little easier for others. My goal is to offer practical guidance, encourage people to try new projects, and show the not-so-Pinterest-perfect reality of real homesteading.

From tapping trees and foraging, to growing and preserving food, to selling at farmer’s markets, everything here comes from hands-on experience.

Reluctantly Domestic exists to help new homesteaders build real skills, make real food, and, if they want, earn real income along the way.