The Heart of the Homestead

Timeless Wisdom. Traditional Values. Welcome to the Heart of the Homestead.

Drawing from their Mennonite upbringings, RuthAnn Zimmerman and her husband, Elvin, chose early in their marriage to build a life focused on family, hard work, and serving others. Now RuthAnn invites you to slow down, focus quietly, and listen closely to the heartbeat of the homestead. She offers insights on. . .

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 tasty recipes and heartwarming glimpses into RuthAnn’s everyday life as a homesteading mother of seven children. Spend some time on the farm with the Zimmermans.

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ISBN: 978-0-7369-8976-3

Category: House & Home
Imprint: Ten Peaks Press

RuthAnn Zimmerman lives on a 22-acre homestead in northeast Iowa with her husband, Elvin, and five of their 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.