RuthAnn Zimmerman, Author & Homesteader

Through simple stories, recipes, and reflections, RuthAnn Zimmerman shares timeless wisdom, celebrates traditional values, and gives readers a peek behind the fence at what homestead life is really like.

Drawing from their Mennonite upbringings, RuthAnn Zimmerman and her husband, Elvin, chose early on in their marriage to build a life focused on family, hard work, and serving others. RuthAnn invites you to spend some time on the farm - along the way, you’ll enjoy some great recipes and heartwarming glimpses into her everyday life as a follower of Jesus and a homesteading mother of seven children.

My First Homestead Book of Chores gives young children a fun glimpse into daily life and work on the homestead. 

Days on the farm are filled with lots of hard work, homegrown meals, big smiles, and the satisfaction of a job well done. Young children will experience a typical day on the homestead—from milking cows to picking strawberries to mending fences. As night falls, they will gather around the bonfire to talk and laugh together.

This engaging picture book celebrates the timeless values of work, play, and family while introducing kids to simple ways they can help out around their own homes.