Welcome to The Oklahoma Homesteader, aka The OK Homesteaders where we share our passion for backyard homesteading. Our journey began when Daniel, who is disabled, discovered his love for organic gardening and cooking from scratch. Melissa, his partner, also began making natural products, such as homemade laundry detergent and home remedies. Our goal is to inspire and educate others that no matter where they live, they can homestead and embrace a simpler way of life.
Together, we want to encourage everyone to get back to the basics and live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Melissa also owns and manages ConsumerQueen.com, where she blogs full-time about deals, coupons, and more. We also share our love for travel on RoamingMyPlanet.com. Additionally, Melissa is an MSN contributor, where she shares her knowledge and insight.
We believe in living a sustainable lifestyle and want to empower others to do the same. Thank you for joining us on this journey! – The Ok Homesteaders
Melissa Garcia is a seasoned content creator, digital strategist, and trusted voice in the lifestyle and travel space. With a career that began in 1996, Melissa brings nearly three decades of expertise to her audience across multiple platforms.
She is the founder of ConsumerQueen.com, RoamingMyPlanet.com, and TheOklahomaHomesteader.com, where she shares insightful content on travel, gardening, health and wellness, shopping, and homesteading.
Melissa is a featured writer for the Newsweek Consumer Choice Awards, Newsweek Top 10 Best, and Yahoo Creators, and her work is syndicated to MSN, where she reaches millions of readers with engaging and practical content.
Known for her authentic voice and deep connection with her audience, Melissa has been a trailblazer in the influencer space—helping brands and destinations tell their stories in ways that truly resonate.
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