Mistakes Were Made: Stories of Mishaps and Mayhem

Thinking about moving to the country, starting a homestead, or raising a few chickens for "fun"? You might want to read this first. In Mistakes Were Made, Megan Jaeger shares a series of honest, often hilarious, and sometimes cringeworthy true stories from her family’s journey into farm life. From livestock escapes to garden disasters, fencing failures to unexpected lessons in humility, these short stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to live off the land, especially when you have no idea what you’re doing at the start. Told with heart, humor, and a healthy dose of hindsight, this collection is both a cautionary tale and a celebration of the messy, meaningful adventure that is modern homesteading. Whether you're already living on acreage, dreaming of it, or just like a good laugh about other people’s chaos, this book is for you.