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Winter Productivity Challenge for Homesteaders

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November 13, 2023 by Diana Leave a Comment

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Winter is the perfect time to amp up your productivity. Go from busy to productive and fuel up for a successful year ahead. By increasing your productivity, you can organize your life in a way that brings you joy, increased income and less stress.

Check out these winter homestead projects and challenge yourself to be more productive this year. You’ll be glad you did.

Honestly, when we had two kids in two years and tried to run our homestead I thought it would be easy. I was off work, I could get more done and make an income from home.

NOT! it wasn’t until I really sat down and made a plan that I started to feel like I was getting stuff done, and felt joy in the day to day again. If you’re feeling overwhelmed then go ahead and try some of these challenges. These little things make a big difference in starting the year off fresh.

Things to Do in Winter on the Homestead, Projects & Chores

As the snow falls here in the middle of February, I dream about the spring and excitement of new life here on our homestead.

December to February can be a dark and depressing time with the post holiday blues and cold weather. But it’s the prime time to refuel and prepare for a busy spring and successful year ahead.

Being productive is all about managing your time wisely and setting goals and systems for every aspect of your life, from family, career, health, home and homestead. Then in the midst of it staying organized and motivated!

Winter Productivity Challenge for Homesteaders, Wandering Hoof Ranch

MAKE A PLAN

WRITE DOWN A LIST OF PROJECTS

START DRAFTING PLANS FOR FAMILY VACATIONS

WRITE DOWN EXPECTED BUSY TIMES

WRITE DOWN HOMESTEAD GOALS

DISCUSS WITH PARTNER

MAKE GOALS TOGETHER

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    TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS

    USE YOUR EVENINGS TO GET SMALL PROJECTS DONE

    DON’T WASTE DAYLIGHT

    GET OUTSIDE AND DO A BIT AT A TIME

    IF IT ONLY TAKES TWO MINUTES, DO IT NOW!

    SET A REGULAR TIME FOR SOCIAL MEDIA THEN FORGET ABOUT IT

    WRITE A QUICK TO DO LIST

    GET ENOUGH SLEEP AND WATER SO YOUR BRAIN IS PRODUCTIVE

    SET THE TIMER FOR 30 MINUTES AND GO AT IT

    DO 1 LOAD OF LAUNDRY EVERYDAY (WASH, DRY, FOLD,AWAY)

    WRITE DOWN A LIST OF THINGS YOU CAN DO WHEN YOUR BORED

    START A MORNING AND EVENING TIDY UP ROUTINE

    USE THE LAUNDRY BASKET TIDY UP TRICK

    START A WEEKLY AND MONTHLY CLEANING ROUTINE

    WAKE UP AT 5AM FOR A POWER HOUR

    CHUNK PROJECT TASKS

    WHEN YOU HAVE NO DISTRACTIONS WORK ON PROJECT CHUNKS

    WRITE OUT DAILY TO DOS AND POST ON YOUR FRIDGE

    SET REMINDERS ON YOUR PHONE

    MEAL PLAN

    STOCK UP ON FREEZER MEALS

    WINTER HOMESTEAD BUSINESS TASKS

    ORGANIZE RECIEPTS FOR TAXES

    START A HOME MANAGEMENT BINDER

    FINISH CRAFT PROJECTS

    FIND A GOOD ACCOUNTANT FOR TAX TIME

    PLAN INCOME GOALS

    DECLUTTER AND CLEAN UP

    RESEARCH WAYS TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY FROM HOME

    WINTER HOMESTEADING PROJECTS

    TAP MAPLE TREES FOR SAP

    BUILD NEW STRUCTURES LIKE RAISED BEDS

    BUILD BEE HIVES

    BUILD BIRD HOUSES

    BUILD A BACKYARD ROOTCELLAR

    HOMESTEAD PANTRY & KITCHEN

    ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY

    MAKE A MEAL PLAN FOR YOUR PANTRY STOCKPILE

    FINISH CANNING ANY SUMMER BERRIES OR FRUIT THAT WERE FROZEN AT THE PEAK OF THE SEASON

    WINTER GARDENING CHORES

    PLAN YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN

    ORDER SEED CATALOGS

    WINTER SOWING

    ORGANIZE SEED STASH

    VISIT A SEED EXCHANGE

    MAKE SEED TAPE

    PRUNE FRUIT TREES

    CLEAN UP FIELDS OF DEBREE

    FIX DAMAGED BUILDINGS AND FENCES

    HAVE A BONFIRE

    ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

    ORDER NEW ANIMALS

    ORDER CHICKS, DUCKLINGS OR MEAT BIRDS

    SCHEDULE BUTCHERING

    WEAN CALVES IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY

    PULL OUT INCUBATOR

    START ADVERTISING FOR HATCHING SEASON

    PLAN FOR THE ULTIMATE YEAR

    There’s always so much to do around the homestead, it can be exciting but daunting. I find writing things down as you go super helpful to being productive.

    What are some of the things that you do on your homestead this time of year that you find helps make the busy season more productive?

    Get set up for the year by organizing your business paperwork, taxes, business expense category forms, farm vehicle expense log, mileage log and job priority list.

    ORGANIZE FARM PAPERWORK

    START A PLANNER THAT WORKS FOR YOU

    RESEARCH TAX REBATE OPPORTUNITIES

    START A WEEKLY CHORE LIST

    PRIORITIZE JOB LIST

    SET GOALS

    SHARE YOUR GOALS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY

    JOIN FACEBOOK GROUPS TO SUPPORT YOUR GOALS

    FIND WAYS TO GET MORE DONE WITH KIDS

    SET BOUNDARIES

    REFLECT ON WHAT WENT WELL LAST YEAR

    CUT OUT THINGS THAT SUCK YOUR ENERGY

    MASTER GETTING STUFF DONE WITH BABIES AND TODDLERS

    EVEN MORE PRODUCTIVITY TIPS

    Anyway, as I have gotten older and as I juggle more and more (husband! house! dog! kids! activities!), I am looking for ways to be as efficient as I possibly can be.

    As I’ve gotten older, and my dreams get bigger for our family and our homestead I find I’m always juggling more than I can handle. I’m always trying to find ways to be more efficient and enjoy life more.

    Thankfully I found something to help, something created by people who understand that I’m looking for practical productivity solutions. Solutions that will work in my chaotic world with two toddlers, cows, chickens, a husband, the garden and the orchard. Cause I wouldn’t change any of it, I was need it to be easier.

    Are you looking for something like this too?

    If so, it’s called The Ultimate Productivity Bundle and it was created and curated by people with real life responsibilities just like you: they also have families, work part to full-time jobs or run businesses, don’t have personal assistants or the budget for hiring lots of extra help.

    We all want to help you conquer your to-do list, free up more time for yourself, and reach your goals.

    Go ahead and take a sneak peak here.

    Winter Productivity Challenge for Homesteaders, Wandering Hoof Ranch

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