What is homesteading, the idyllic-looking lifestyle trend on Tik Tok? | USA TODAY

Elizabeth Kirk and her husband quit their full-time jobs to become homesteaders. Now, their family raises animals and grows the food that they eat.

Why might someone be into homesteading? "People who are into homesteading often find that they get a sense of control," says Amy Morin, psychotherapist and the host of the Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin podcast. "They can control the vegetables that they grow, the food that they eat. And after the pandemic, that was really important for a lot of people who felt like they lost control over so many things." For others, it's about family values and focusing more on family time and sustainable living instead of making money.