Old Fashioned On Purpose

I'm now going on five years of owning a restaurant in one of the smallest towns in Wyoming.
It’s one of the most gratifying things I’ve ever done. It’s also one of the most exhausting.
I’m proud of what we’re building in our little corner of Wyoming. I’m proud of the food. I’m proud of the place. I’m proud that people walk in and feel nostalgia, comfort, a sense of belonging… a remembering.
But in this podcast episode, I’m going to say the parts I usually don’t say out loud because, well… I feel like it. And some of it just needs to be said.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Backstory of our small-town restaurant 
Confession #1: The Locals Are Our Lifeblood (And Also… a Lot)
Confession #2: I Wish We Could Rate Customers
Confession #3: We’re Not Trying to Make Your Life Hard with Our Limited Hours
Confession #4: Staffing Is… Complicated
Confession #5: I’m Not Getting Rich Off This
Confession #6: We Care a Lot About What We Serve You 
Final thoughts...
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Learn more about Chugwater Soda Fountain here: https://www.chugwatersodafountain.com/
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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In the past, I've shared about mainly the homestead part of myself on this podcast. Not because I was hiding the rest of me—but because the rest didn’t really fit the homestead narrative. 
But lately… it’s been shifting. The homestead part of me is still woven into my days, but it’s not the headline anymore. It’s moved to the background, and other parts of me are finally coming up for air.
So this feels like the perfect time for a reintroduction and a closer look at some of my rough edges.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Why I'm doing a reintroduction
My deep connection to horses 
Hot or cold personality
My beauty routine
My thoughts on pop culture
Move fast, think fast, talk fast, etc.
How I talk and how I look
My clothes preference
My intolerance for current Instagram trends about women
My thoughts on homestead content right now
What I love to read
My thoughts on politics and religion
Final thoughts on rough edges
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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Folks always ask me how I "do it all" but the truth is, that I don't. Listen in as I talk about I do NOT have a balanced life and what I do instead.
Podcast Episode Highlights
My thoughts on 'balance' in life
My summer as an example
Dealing with guilt and the aftermath 
Learning how to say 'No'
Thoughts on using a team for help
Details on how I use my planner 
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
See more details on how I use my planner here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2025/11/my-un-instagrammable-planner-system.html
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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Hey friends, I’m Back! (Sorta). I thought I'd share some of my deep thoughts on why I've been quiet lately and what you can expect from me in the future. Listen in as I share updates on my life as well as my shifting perspectives on homesteading, purpose, and more.
Podcast Episode Highlights
The reason that I've been quiet for six months...
A personal shift in my life
Deep thoughts about my online presence
Shifting from mentor to connection
My shifting opinions on "homesteading" these days
Transitioning from homeschool to charter school
The Simple Life isn't the Finish Line
Showing you all the pieces instead of just a brand
Final updates and thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/
Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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Homesteading has seasons—sometimes it's front and center, and other times it takes a backseat. In this episode, I’m sharing how our life looks different right now, why that’s okay, and how I’ve made peace with the inevitable FOMO. 
We’ll chat about the honeymoon stage of homesteading, shifting priorities, and the simple ways I’m keeping it woven into our daily life, even when it’s not the main focus. If you’ve ever felt guilty for stepping back, this one’s for you!
Podcast Episode Highlights
My upcoming cookbook project 
Homesteading is trendy now
Why homesteading is taking a backseat in my life now
Thinking about my cow Oakley
Prepare for your own shifts in life
The main three shifts in the homestead life
My current calling
Homesteading becoming a tool instead of an identity
How burnout can happen
Doing less but in more meaningful ways
Simplifying and systemizing 
Not feeling guilt for shifting 
Final thoughts and encouragement
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com
Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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