RuthAnn Zimmerman lives on a 22-acre homestead in northeast Iowa with her husband, Elvin, and their five 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 social platforms, she shares about homesteading, parenting, and cooking.

“I have a prediction; this will be the first of at least a dozen books RuthAnn Zimmerman writes. As the world becomes more complex, we will need her refreshing wisdom, deep-hearted parenting, and beautiful honesty. I’ve often sent her Instagram reels to friends with notes like, ‘This is such a good approach to building a family’ and ‘I hope she writes a book someday!’ The good news for both of us is that that day has finally arrived. Here’s to the first of many books that will powerfully encourage and equip you.” —Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks

RuthAnn Zimmerman lives on a 22-acre homestead in northeast Iowa with her husband, Elvin, and their five 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 social platforms, she shares about homesteading, parenting, and cooking.

“I have a prediction; this will be the first of at least a dozen books RuthAnn Zimmerman writes. As the world becomes more complex, we will need her refreshing wisdom, deep-hearted parenting, and beautiful honesty. I’ve often sent her Instagram reels to friends with notes like, ‘This is such a good approach to building a family’ and ‘I hope she writes a book someday!’ The good news for both of us is that that day has finally arrived. Here’s to the first of many books that will powerfully encourage and equip you.” —Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks

RuthAnn Zimmerman lives on a 22-acre homestead in northeast Iowa with her husband, Elvin, and their five 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 social platforms, she shares about homesteading, parenting, and cooking.

“I have a prediction; this will be the first of at least a dozen books RuthAnn Zimmerman writes. As the world becomes more complex, we will need her refreshing wisdom, deep-hearted parenting, and beautiful honesty. I’ve often sent her Instagram reels to friends with notes like, ‘This is such a good approach to building a family’ and ‘I hope she writes a book someday!’ The good news for both of us is that that day has finally arrived. Here’s to the first of many books that will powerfully encourage and equip you.” —Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks