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Homestead in the Mitten

Homestead in the Mitten

By: Melissa | Michigan homebody • jewelry maker • bird nerd • coffee addict
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Cozy coffee chats with Melissa — a Michigan homebody who disappears to a 10-acre up-north cabin every chance she gets.

This podcast is part personal journal, part cozy cabin life—no advice, no pressure, just honest reflection.

One minute I’m making jewelry at the kitchen table while the German Shepherd snores, the next I’m dodging mosquitoes and chasing cardinals in the quiet woods.

Expect soft humor, zero pretense, and whatever I’m obsessing over this week:

🌲 cabin chaos & bonfire nights

🐦 birds at both feeders (suburban and wilderness)

🎨 new jewelry drops

📺 binge-watch confessions

☕ the little moments that actually matter

If you like your podcasts like your coffee — warm, real, and just a little messy — grab a mug and come sit with me.

New episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8 AM Eastern.

Homestead in the Mitten 2025
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • A Quiet Christmas Morning At Home
    Dec 25 2025

    Merry Christmas, everyone. This episode is just a soft little visit with you on Christmas morning—right here in our Metro Detroit home, with no snow outside, a few gifts for our grown boys, and nothing fancy under the tree for my husband and me.

    It’s been a tight year financially, but sitting here in the glow of the lights, listening to the quiet before everyone wakes up, I’m just so grateful we’re all together and healthy.

    Sometimes the simplest Christmases are the ones that fill your heart the most.

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    4 mins
  • Why Spending Time Up North Always Gives Me Peace
    Dec 23 2025

    In this episode I’m opening up about something that’s been on my heart lately; Why spending time on our little piece of land up north always brings me such deep peace.

    It’s not about big adventures or getting everything done on the property. It’s the quiet walks, the wind in the trees, the way the world slows down, and how I always drive home feeling lighter, steadier, more like myself.

    If you’ve ever had a place that just settles your soul, I think you’ll understand. Come sit with me for a little while.

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    5 mins
  • When Your Mind Won’t Quiet and Life Feels Loud
    Dec 18 2025

    Lately, life has felt loud—especially in my head.

    In this episode, I talk honestly about overwhelm, racing thoughts, and the cycle of overthinking that can keep us stuck. From lying awake at night with a noisy mind to walking away from goals out of fear of failing, this is a quiet conversation about noticing the pattern and learning to create space for calm.

    This isn’t about pushing harder or having it all figured out. It’s about slowing down, finding structure, and taking one small step when the noise feels overwhelming.

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    5 mins
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