Hello I'm Nichole!
I am a mom of two beautiful boys and a wife to an amazingly supportive husband. I am also the owner and maker behind the Healthy Homestead. I have started this business as a passion of mine and I am hoping one day it allows me to stay home with my kids full time, and to be able to homeschool them and continue to grow our own little homestead outside Pike Lake, SK. I enjoy everything from homesteading, baking with sourdough, cooking from scratch, simple and low tox living. I am constantly finding new products to make for my family and swap out our toxin filled products. I am hoping you will follow along on my journey.
My Story
My journey towards a toxin-free lifestyle––and ultimately The Healthy Homestead–– began in 2020 when we welcomed our first son into the world. Eager to provide him with the best, I embarked on a quest for products that were not only gentle on his skin but also aligned with my newfound commitment to a healthy home. At seven months, our son developed a persistent diaper rash that continued until he was about 2. It was a heart-wrenching and needlessly drawn out experience, marked by his discomfort and our distress. Despite our efforts to switch his diapers, creams, and wipes, the cycle of his pain continued. As a new mom, I had believed I was making informed choices that were the best for my family, only to discover the alarming toxicity lurking in everyday items––from diaper creams to cleaning products. His rashes would only heal when we omitted all his products with toxic chemicals. We stopped using store bought diaper creams, only used water and a wash cloth to wipe his bum, and since he was almost always without a diaper, to help air out his bum, we potty trained him early. I was determined to find a better solution.
This passion intensified as I got the news of my second pregnancy, inspiring me to dive even deeper into researching synthetic chemicals. I tirelessly researched them one by one and learned how to make better alternatives for products without toxic ingredients. Motivated by my mission to create a safe and toxin-free environment for our growing family, I turned to the healing properties of Tallow. This natural remedy became the foundation for a diaper cream that not only alleviated any minor diaper rash our second son has had, but has prevented us from ever going through the same thing we did with our first. The empowerment and inspiration I felt from watching the miracles my Diaper Cream led to the birth of an all-natural product line tailored to address the gaps we faced in stores near us. Our offerings boast simple, natural ingredients (that I can pronounce) and are free from parabens, chemicals, preservatives, and known carcinogens. I hope my products help fill in those gaps for you.
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At The Healthy Homestead, we take pride in utilizing well-sourced ingredients that mirror those in our own home. This commitment ensures the consistency and integrity of our products, each meticulously handmade on our homestead near Pike Lake, Saskatchewan.
Welcome to a space where quality meets conscience – because we understand firsthand the challenge of finding products that are both safe and effective.