The Heart of the Homestead Book

Finding Strength in Faith & Family

Hello, I’m RuthAnn Zimmerman and I’m glad you’re here. Join me as I share special stories, recipes, and reflections on simple, honest living. Together let’s discover what it means to slow down, focus quietly, and listen closely to the heartbeat of the homestead as we explore . . .

•   working together as a family
•   enjoying good food and fellowship
•   growing and preserving food
•   appreciating what you have
•   finding contentment by doing more with less

Along the way, you’ll enjoy some great recipes and heartwarming glimpses into my everyday life as a homesteading mother of seven children. Spend some time with us on the farm.

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Step-by-step instructions for two of Ruth’s most requested recipes: egg noodle pasta and pineapple zucchini
RuthAnn’s popular ruffle apron pattern with detailed YouTube tutorial
A list of RuthAnn’s favorite vegetable and flower varieties

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“As the world becomes more complex, we need RuthAnn’s refreshing wisdom, deep-hearted parenting, and beautiful honesty.”

—Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks

“Encouraging, inspiring, and full of practical instruction.”

—Jess Sowards, founder of Roots and Refuge

“RuthAnn’s balanced approach—incorporating ‘the old ways’ without idolizing them and teaching bygone skills with approachable grace and humor—offers a much-needed reset for anxious hearts.”

—Abbie Halberstadt, bestselling author of M Is for Mama

RuthAnn Zimmerman lives on a 22-acre homestead in northeast Iowa with her husband, Elvin, and their five children. RuthAnn and Elvin also have two adult daughters, two sons-in-law, and one grandson. Ruth’s writing has appeared in several print and online publications, including Homesteaders of America, Homestead Mamas, and The Homegrown Sourcebook. On her popular website, she shares about homesteading, parenting, and cooking.