Hello Friends!
Hey! I’m Nichole Sheley
Welcome to Broken P Ranch, where I share a decade’s worth of heartland wisdom to help you live more simply, grow your own food, and reconnect with what truly matters. For over 11 years, I’ve guided thousands of families in embracing a back-to-basics lifestyle—one rooted in intention, tradition, and purpose.
To help you get started, I created the Simple Life Starter Pack, a free resource designed to simplify your homesteading journey. Inside, you’ll find my Savvy Seed Tracker—your go-to tool for planning a stress-free, productive garden—along with seasonal tips, a homestead pantry checklist, and more. It’s everything you need to grow more with less overwhelm this year.
Hey friends! I’m Nichole.
Rooted in faith and the rhythms of the countryside, Broken P Ranch is where wholesome living meets simple joys. Here, I share from-scratch recipes, practical homesteading skills, and timeless heartland wisdom to inspire a slower, more meaningful way of life. From growing and preserving your food to creating a home filled with warmth and intention, every season brings new lessons and blessings. Pull up a chair—we’re making the most of every jar, loaf, and memory together.
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Latest Helpful Articles
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Baked Parmesan Fingerling Potato Fries
Crispy, cheesy, and perfectly golden—these Baked Parmesan Fingerling Potato Fries are a rustic twist on…
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The Ultimate Guide to Using a Free Meal Planning Template with Trello
Meal planning is one of the simplest ways to take back your time, money, and…
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The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Herbal Drinks for Hydration
There’s nothing quite like sipping a tall glass of something fresh, herbal, and revitalizing—especially when…
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7 Best Books on Herbalism for Beginners (Without the Overwhelm)
Getting started with herbalism can feel like stepping into a wild garden of unknowns. Among…
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Homestead Inspiration: Where I Actually Get My Ideas (and No, It’s Not Just Pinterest)
Every time I post a photo of my raised beds or my perfectly labeled pantry…
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Homestead RelaxationOr: That One Time I Tried to Take a Bath and a Chicken Walked In
Let me be clear: when most people picture “homestead relaxation,” they imagine a serene pastoral…
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Homesteading for Beginners: Tips & Resources to Get Started
Stepping into the world of homesteading for beginners can feel like deciding to learn a…
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How I Stay Organized on the Homestead (Spoiler: I Don’t, but I Try Really Hard)
Let’s just start with the truth: staying organized on a homestead is like trying to…
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Baked Parmesan Fingerling Potato Fries
Crispy, cheesy, and perfectly golden—these Baked Parmesan Fingerling Potato Fries are a rustic twist on…
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The Ultimate Guide to Using a Free Meal Planning Template with Trello
Meal planning is one of the simplest ways to take back your time, money, and…
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Pumpkin Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Filling
There’s something downright magical about baking with pumpkin once the leaves start to turn. Growing…
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Twice-Baked Potatoes
There’s something undeniably irresistible about a crispy baked potato skin filled with fluffy, savory mashed…
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Homestead Garden, Goals, and Plans
Hi, it’s me, Nichole. The woman with compost in her hair, mud on her boots,…
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How to Build a Greenhouse (Free Plans + No Contractor Needed)
Let’s get one thing straight: building a greenhouse is not some mystical HGTV-level feat reserved…
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How to Create a Potager Garden
Where vegetables meet Versailles—welcome to your edible fairytale. If a kitchen garden went to art…
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How to Fill a Raised Garden Bed (Without Breaking the Bank or Your Back)
So, you just built yourself a beautiful raised bed and are perhaps wondering how to…
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7 Best Books on Herbalism for Beginners (Without the Overwhelm)
Getting started with herbalism can feel like stepping into a wild garden of unknowns. Among…
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Herbal Safety Basics: How to Research and Vet Herbs for Your Family
Herbs are powerful, natural allies — but using them safely is key, especially when it…
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Favorite Products for Herbal Recipes
The tools, jars, and staples I always keep stocked for herbal magic at home. When…
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Dandelion Uses & Benefits
You know those bright yellow flowers dotting your lawn every spring? The ones most people…
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Homemade Goat Milk Soap
Let’s be honest: once you try real goat milk soap, the store-bought stuff feels like…
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Homemade Leave-In Conditioner That Actually Works
Most commercial leave-in conditioners promise silky, hydrated hair but leave you with buildup, synthetic fragrances,…
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How to Clean with Lemon Essential Oil
Let’s get something straight: if you’re still using blue-dyed, floral-scented chemicals to clean your kitchen…
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Homemade Body Butter That Actually Feeds Your Skin
If you’ve ever glanced at the label of a store-bought body butter and thought, “What…
My Books
Broken P Ranch Cookbook
100+ rustic, hearty recipes made with fresh ingredients, perfect for bringing the warmth and soul of homestead cooking to your kitchen table.
Old-Fashioned with Intention
What are we leaving behind in our race towards progress? The past holds the key to finding ourselves. Living an old-fashioned with intention life is an awakening, a remembering, a returning to what matters… And it’s available to everyone.
Ready to live a little slower and a whole lot fuller?
Grab your FREE Simple Life Starter Pack.