Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this video, Rachel and Todd from That 1870s Homestead share life updates, reflect on major family milestones, and outline their priorities for 2025 and beyond. They discuss Rachel’s recovery from illness, the joy of welcoming two new granddaughters, and their daughter’s return from Navy deployment. With Todd approaching potential early retirement in 2026, they’ve been strategically planning their homesteading future—prioritizing projects like expanding their orchard, beekeeping, and increasing food self-sufficiency while ensuring flexibility for travel. They emphasize the importance of balancing ambition with sustainability to avoid burnout, sharing insights that could help others in their own homesteading journeys.
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Family Updates and Health Journey
02:07 Rachel’s Health Recovery and Parasite Cleanse
02:55 Welcoming New Grandbabies
04:28 Daughter’s Return from Deployment
05:05 Focus on Family and Retirement Planning
06:28 The Importance of Time and Family
07:43 Planning for the Future of the Homestead
08:31 Retirement and Financial Planning for 2025
09:18 Todd's Potential Early Retirement
10:43 Preparing the Homestead for Retirement
12:08 Strategic Planning for Homesteading Projects
12:52 Brainstorming Potential Projects for the Land
13:43 Prioritizing Homestead Goals and Projects
14:22 Farm and Livestock Goals (Cows, Goats, Pigs)
15:05 Fruit and Tree Farming (Blueberries, Christmas Trees, Maple Syrup)
15:50 Evaluating Cost, Effort, and ROI for Projects
16:38 Travel and Lifestyle Flexibility Considerations
17:06 Joy Factor in Choosing Homestead Projects
18:41 Ranking and Scoring Homestead Projects
20:06 Practical Example: Ranking Cows vs. Bees
21:37 Avoiding Burnout with Project Prioritization
22:51 Easy Projects with Long-Term ROI (Asparagus, Blueberries)
24:03 Increasing Beekeeping Colonies and Tree Planting
25:23 Hunting, Fishing, and Food Plot Ideas
26:03 Focus on Enjoying Homesteading and Retirement
27:35 Reevaluating Aspirational Projects and Wild Ideas
28:58 Setting Priorities for the Year Ahead
30:21 Homesteading and Food Production Focus
31:48 Preparing for Retirement Adventures and Travel
33:18 Trusting the Process of Transition
34:42 Wrapping Up and Preparing for Spring
35:21 Excitement for Upcoming Projects and Life Change
In this video, Rachel and Todd from That 1870s Homestead share life updates, reflect on major family milestones, and outline their priorities for 2025 and beyond. They discuss Rachel’s recovery from illness, the joy of welcoming two new granddaughters, and their daughter’s return from Navy deployment. With Todd approaching potential early retirement in 2026, they’ve been strategically planning their homesteading future—prioritizing projects like expanding their orchard, beekeeping, and increasing food self-sufficiency while ensuring flexibility for travel. They emphasize the importance of balancing ambition with sustainability to avoid burnout, sharing insights that could help others in their own homesteading journeys.
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🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌱 MIGardener: migardener.com/1870
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Gardens: greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SHOP1870 (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1182.html
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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✅ Connect with Us 🐐
YouTube: youtube.com/@1870s
Facebook: facebook.com/1870sHomestead
Instagram: instagram.com/that_1870s_homestead
Pinterest: pinterest.com/that1870s
EMAIL: that1870shomestead@gmail.com
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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00:00 Introduction
00:43 Family Updates and Health Journey
02:07 Rachel’s Health Recovery and Parasite Cleanse
02:55 Welcoming New Grandbabies
04:28 Daughter’s Return from Deployment
05:05 Focus on Family and Retirement Planning
06:28 The Importance of Time and Family
07:43 Planning for the Future of the Homestead
08:31 Retirement and Financial Planning for 2025
09:18 Todd's Potential Early Retirement
10:43 Preparing the Homestead for Retirement
12:08 Strategic Planning for Homesteading Projects
12:52 Brainstorming Potential Projects for the Land
13:43 Prioritizing Homestead Goals and Projects
14:22 Farm and Livestock Goals (Cows, Goats, Pigs)
15:05 Fruit and Tree Farming (Blueberries, Christmas Trees, Maple Syrup)
15:50 Evaluating Cost, Effort, and ROI for Projects
16:38 Travel and Lifestyle Flexibility Considerations
17:06 Joy Factor in Choosing Homestead Projects
18:41 Ranking and Scoring Homestead Projects
20:06 Practical Example: Ranking Cows vs. Bees
21:37 Avoiding Burnout with Project Prioritization
22:51 Easy Projects with Long-Term ROI (Asparagus, Blueberries)
24:03 Increasing Beekeeping Colonies and Tree Planting
25:23 Hunting, Fishing, and Food Plot Ideas
26:03 Focus on Enjoying Homesteading and Retirement
27:35 Reevaluating Aspirational Projects and Wild Ideas
28:58 Setting Priorities for the Year Ahead
30:21 Homesteading and Food Production Focus
31:48 Preparing for Retirement Adventures and Travel
33:18 Trusting the Process of Transition
34:42 Wrapping Up and Preparing for Spring
35:21 Excitement for Upcoming Projects and Life Change
