Hello! We’re the Alinos.
Our Mobile Homestead shares inspiration for creating an unconventional homestead life. Join us as we live out our farming dream!
Welcome to the Alino Farm!
Recent Posts
- Building the Mobile Chicken Coop
- The Best Basic Granola Recipe
- How to Set Up a Mobile Chicken Run
- My Top Gardening Mistakes This Season
- The Story of Our Mobile Homestead
We are Erika and Benjamin Alino. We’re creating a mobile homestead so we can have a farm life while in the military. We want to prove anyone can live this dream – no matter the crazy circumstances. On this site you’ll find DIY projects for a handcrafted house, garden trials and triumphs, and of course, chickens!
Read more about us here.
How we got here…
In the first year of our marriage, we set out on an ambitious journey: grow a garden, raise chickens, and make as much as we can from scratch. With Ben serving in the military and the possibility of frequent moves, it might seem crazy and unrealistic—but we thought, “Why not give it a try?” After all, the worst that could happen is failure, and we wouldn’t know if we could succeed unless we made the attempt.
Along the way, we decided to document everything—our successes and mistakes—hoping to learn from them and help others avoid the same pitfalls. That’s how this website came to life. If we can share what works and what doesn’t to support others on similar paths, we consider that a win
It hasn’t been all smooth sailing! My once-green Floridian thumb turned a shade of Texas brown, we lost a chicken early on, and yes, I’ve burned dinner more times than I’d like to admit. But we’re learning and loving every part of this adventure.
We created this site to connect with others who share a passion for simple, sustainable, and frugal living. Whether you’re on the move like us or rooted in one spot, we hope our experiences can inspire and guide you. And if you’ve already been down this road, we’d love to hear your tips and tricks!
Join us as we share our stories, learn from our mishaps, and keep pushing forward. Feel free to ask questions, leave comments, and follow along with our homesteading adventure.
The Story of Our Mobile Homestead
Click the link above to read our full story.
The Mobile Homestead Team
Head Honcho: Benjamin Alino
Builder of all things wood and never-grumbler of endless to-do lists.
Queen of the Rock: Erika Alino
Lover of all things nature and scorner of all things air conditioning and microwaves. (Sometimes.)
Glamour Girl: Georgiana
Princess: Helena
Ms. Sassy Pants: Jacina
Ever-Curious: Patricia
Rest in Peace: Sweet Henrietta