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Blending Old Ways with Modern Research

Hi, I’m Deborah! Welcome to Old Ways Made New where I love blending the old ways of doing things with modern research to help working women create a happy, healthy, natural lifestyle.

This is a place where slow living meets natural health with a few homesteading skills mixed in–without the pressure of doing of feeling like you have to do it all. If you’ve ever felt like you have to do everything to embrace a natural, self-sufficient lifestyle, I’m here to tell you—you don’t. You get to decide what works for you. You can learn a little about my own journey in my blog posts. Here’s one about our little homestead.

Maybe you want to grow a small herb garden, swap out toxic cleaners for homemade ones, or simply find ways to slow down and live more intentionally. Ok! Then, instead of raising chickens yourself you find a local farmer from whom you can purchase yours. It’s a win-win! You don’t have to do it all—just the pieces that bring you joy and make sense for your life. Homesteading and homemaking for working women looks different. So avoid the comparison game at all cost!

And let’s be real—you don’t need to spend hours Googling, piecing together bits of advice, and trying to figure everything out on your own. I’ve already done the research, tested the methods, and simplified it all, so you don’t have to. I would LOVE to be your guide, your mentor, on your journey to a more natural lifestyle.

If you feel like you have a full plate, I would love to help you trim it down a bit.

Natural living shouldn’t feel like one more thing on your to-do list.

You get to pick and choose what works for you.

Take it one step at a time, and I’ll be here to help you along the way.

Here’s the First Step:

Join The Old Ways Made New Community for deeper conversations, hands-on learning, and real support. I look forward to guiding you on your journey and can’t wait for you to meet our community members.

What you’ll find in the Community (Explore your options and pick and choose):

  • 🩹Natural Remedies – Feel confident using essential oils, herbal remedies, and DIY wellness solutions for your family and pets.
  • 🥑Real Food & Meal Prep – Simple, nourishing meals, food preservation, and meal planning that fit your busy life.
  • 🌳Green & Clean Living – Ditch the toxins with easy, homemade cleaning solutions and sustainable swaps.
  • 🌱Gardening – Whether it’s a few herbs on your windowsill or a full vegetable garden, I’ll help you grow what you can.
  • 🐓Animal & Pet Care – Natural ways to keep your animals happy and healthy.
  • 🧵Handicrafts – Rediscover the joy of handmade traditions that help you disconnect and unwind.
  • 🕊️Work-Life Harmony – Encouragement and support for managing work, family, and ‘me’ time—on your terms.
  • 📜Heritage & Slow Living – Embrace the old ways, honor traditions, and learn how to slow down in a fast-paced world.

And when it comes to creating your own HOMEstead, know this…

No. You don’t have to milk a cow, gather chicken eggs, or grow oodles of vegetables to do it.

(But, you can if you want to.)

From the Blog

Our Little Homestead

Our Little Homestead

This place has been in my family since about 1970.  I can remember coming out to see Grandma and Grandpa and how much fun we would have exploring the old cemetery across the road or venturing up into what we call the “upper 70” to check the cows and see Grandpa’s new, prize bull. My…

What is Real Food?

What is Real Food?

Have you ever heard the statement, “You are what you eat?” Well, it’s true. You know what I’m talking about if you’ve ever eaten something that your body didn’t agree with, which ended up making you blow up like a balloon…or worse. So, what are real foods? They are the whole, unprocessed, or minimally processed…