Pantry Chat – Homesteading Family

Though you'll still find us canning, fermenting, dehydrating and preserving our foods in other ways, freeze-drying has quickly moved to the top of the list for my favorite preservation method. And for good reason! Here are the ten reasons why we love freeze-drying.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/10-reasons-we-love-freeze-drying/

To get on the waitlist for my Freeze Drying Masterclass and a chance to win a FREE Harvest Right freeze dryer, go here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-drying-waitlist

To preorder my book, Freeze Drying the Harvest go here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/hl-freeze-drying-the-harvest

0:00 - Introduction
1:43 - Chit Chat
12:28 - Mold-Free Coffee
15:47 - Main Topic

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Join me with CEO and Truly Free founder Stephen Ezell as we discuss the importance of cleaning up the toxins in our home!

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxins-in-common-household-cleaners/

Check out Truly Free (and get 50 FREE loads of laundry detergent) here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/My-Green-Fills

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We've been battling grass in our terrace garden, our cottage garden, and the perennial beds in our main crop garden.

I think we're finally winning the war! Watch this video to see what we're doing and what's worked (and what hasn't)!

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-get-rid-of-grass-in-the-garden/

This podcast is sponsored by one of our favorite suppliers for all things homesteading. Thank you to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast. Check out all their offerings and use coupon code "1FH5CT" to get 15% off your order at: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

Join the waitlist for our Freeze Drying Masterclass here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-drying-waitlist

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction
1:22 - Chit Chat
8:40 - Freeze Drying Masterclass
12:12 - Lehmans
13:55 - Water Filter Brands
15:18 - Grass vs Garden

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Are you wanting to build up your long-term food storage supply but aren't sure how to start? This podcast is for you! Join me with guest David Stelzer from  @azurestandard as we talk about the best methods for stocking up on bulk food.

For more information (and other podcasts where we talk about bulk-buying strategies), visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/building-up-your-long-term-food-storage-supply/

This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. Right now, for first time Azure Standard customers, if you spend $50 or more, you can use coupon code "HomesteadingFamily10" and get 10% off your order (to drop sites only): https://homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-yt

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Over the past couple of years we've known there needed to be some changes in our dairy system. As Tilly, our milk cow, continued to get older, we decided it was time to layer in a new dairy cow. But we never guessed we'd be getting ten gallons of milk each day!

Find out how we've changed our routines, the investments we've made that have cut our processing time in half, and what we plan to do in the future.

For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/adding-dairy-cow-to-the-homestead/

This podcast is sponsored by Lehmans. We've been purchasing our preserving supplies from them for over 20 years now. My favorite are their sleeves of canning lids. Check out all their offerings here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

Time Stamps
0:00 - Chit Chat
8:05 - Lehmans
9:50 - Pressure Canner as Water Bath Canner
11:27 - Changes on the Homestead

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We've been listening to your comments, questions and concerns about the common toxins we're exposed to on a regular basis and I'm excited to have Dr. Torrie from Meraki Wellness on today's Pantry Chat Podcast.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/common-toxins/

Some of the following may be affiliate links. You get the same great price and we may receive a small kickback.

Links Mentioned:

- Work with Dr. Torrie for toxin testing here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxin-testing
- Watch the Glyphosate Videos One and Two and our Pantry Chat about it here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/our-journey-with-glyphosate-toxicity/

This podcast was sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can receive 10% off your order of $50 or more by using code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY10" at checkout (valid for drop-site orders only): https://homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-yt

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

If you're looking to go off-grid with solar power, this blog post is for you. Join me with Tag from Life Done Free and Grid Down as he shares his story and the best way to go off-grid for you and your homestead.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/going-off-grid-with-solar-power/

Check out Grid Down and get 7% off your order by using this link: https://homesteadingfamily.com/grid-down

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We're doing our best to switch as many products as possible to brands that are Made in the USA. It's not always easy (or possible), and really shouldn't be 100%. Join us for today's Pantry Chat and hear why we think it's important and how we're going about it.

For any links mentioned in the podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/made-in-the-usa-products-why-it-matters/

Today's podcast sponsor is Pleasant Hill Grain. We've been purchasing our small kitchen appliances from them for over 15 years now and can't recommend them enough. Check them out at https://homesteadingfamily.com/Pleasant-Hill-Grain

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
3:34 - Pleasant Hill Grain
5:00 - Freeze Drying Seeds
7:17 - American Made Products

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

This week, we're talking about something a little "off-topic" from homesteading but that we think goes hand in hand with being prepared for modern life.

I'm chatting with Franklin Sanders from The Moneychanger and Volunteer Precious Metals, all about the top principles to know when buying gold and silver.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-principles-to-know-when-buying-gold-silver/

Check out Franklin's website The Moneychanger here: https://the-moneychanger.com
Find his son's at Volunteer Precious Metals: https://volunteerpreciousmetals.com/
Grab Franklin's three volumes of books here: https://fourriversstore.com/

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
11:27 - 10 Commandments of Buying Gold & Silver
12:41 - Rule #1
14:01 - Rule #2
18:51 - Rule #3
20:04 - Rule #4
26:42 - Rule #5
29:20 - Rule #6
30:59 - Rule #7
33:41 - Rule #8
39:30 - Rule #9
41:07 - Rule #10
48:07 - Final Tips

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
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Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Join me for this week's Pantry Chat podcast with my guest host @MelissaKNorris as we discuss everything  @modernhomesteadingconference .

For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/modern-homesteading-conference/

Grab tickets to this year's Modern Homesteading Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/

This podcast was sponsored by Pleasant Hill Grain. Check them out here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/Pleasant-Hill-Grain

Purity Coffee (use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY20" for 20% off your order!): https://homesteadingfamily.com/purity-coffee

Time Stamps
0:00 - Chit Chat
8:08 - Pressure Canning Weights
9:25 - Our New Coffee (Purity Coffee)
12:30 - Pleasant Hill Grain
14:15 - Modern Homesteading Conference

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! 
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfa

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

With more viruses popping up over the past decade, it's important to understand and know how to use medicinal herbs, more specifically, antiviral herbs. Join me with Dr. Patrick Jones from HomeGrown Herbalist as we discuss the common antiviral herbs and their uses.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/antiviral-herbs-how-to-treat-common-viruses-with-medicinal-herbs/

- Join the School of Botanical Medicine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/school-of-botanical-medicine
- Get Doc's Respiratory Preparedness Kit here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/hgh-respiratory-preparedness-kit
- Get Doc's Immunity Support Tincture here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/hgh-immunity-support-tincture
- Get Doc's ShooFloo Tincture here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/hgh-shoofloo-tincture

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
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Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We're chatting some more about our glyphosate toxicity and what we're doing to combat the toxins we have in our system... including changing up one of our FAVORITE things!

Have you missed what's going on with our health? You can get caught up on all of our glyphosate toxicity videos here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/our-journey-with-glyphosate-toxicity/

Links Mentioned:

- Check out the detoxproject.org for test kits.
- Work with Dr. Torrie for toxin testing here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxin-testing
- Presale of the Freeze Drying the Harvest book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-drying-book
- In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt
- Watch the Glyphosate Videos One and Two here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/our-journey-with-glyphosate-toxicity/

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro/Chit Chat
7:05 - Milk Kefir Grains for Chickens
8:14 - Freeze Dryer Noise
11:55 - Glyphosate Toxicity

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Raising rabbits for meat has gained popularity in recent years. Mostly because of their relatively low maintenance compared to other livestock. Daniel Salatin is sharing the ease and practicality of raising rabbits for meat, covering everything from their benefits to practical considerations like daily care, feeding, processing, and breed selection.

For links and resources, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/raising-rabbits-for-meat/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Fat is stored energy. When looking at a self-sufficient and resilient homestead, fat sources must be considered. In this Pantry Chat, we'll discuss why it's important to raise fat sources on your homestead and how to do it!

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/fat-sources-on-the-homestead/

MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

What are the top three diet changes you can make right now to drastically improve your health? Join me for this podcast with Sally Fallon Morell as she shares her recommendations.

For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/3-diet-changes-to-improve-your-health/

- Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon: https://homesteadingfamily.com/b-nourishing-traditions
- Nourishing Broths by Sally Fallon: https://homesteadingfamily.com/b-nourishing-broth

MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We've been compiling all your gardening questions and saving them up so we could do another gardening Q&A Pantry Chat podcast! Watch to see if we answered your question... then be sure to check out the blog post for our ultimate guide to garden planning.

https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-planning-tips

Thanks to Pleasant Hill Grain for sponsoring this podcast! Be sure to check them out here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/Pleasant-Hill-Grain

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Chit Chat
4:02 - Pleasant Hill Grain
6:24 - Is Lard a Botulism Risk?
9:18 - Hoop House
17:18 - Seedlings & Transplants
20:50 - Companion Planting
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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Learn about Baker Creek heirloom seeds (@RareSeedsBC ) and their commitment to the Safe Seed Pledge, and you'll see why Homesteading Family has been a loyal customer for over 15 years.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/baker-creek-seeds/

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
3:53 - GMO Tomato Seeds

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Learn about urban foraging and the skillsets needed to forage for food in your surrounding areas. Whether you are living in a rural area, suburban, or urban area, these tips will help get you started and these are our 12 favorite herbs to find in the wild.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/urban-foraging/

- Thanks to Lehmans for sponsoring this podcast! Use the code "1FH5CT" for 15% off your order:
https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans
- Check out the Jase Case. Use code "HOMESTEADFAM10" for $10 off your case: https://homesteadingfamily.com/jase-case
- Grab my FREE herbal training here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction
1:10 - Chit Chat
7:33 - Lehmans Sponsor
9:46 - Fermented Foods
12:31 - Raising Pigs
13:47 - Main Topic
15:25 - Dandelion
20:39 - Nettle
24:06 - Plantain
27:00 - Cleavers
29:22 - Sheep Sorrel
31:32 - Clover
33:48 - Mullein
35:39 - St. John's Wort
39:07 - Pine
42:22 - Chickweed

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at hom

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Mushrooms are packed with nutrition and are easily grown at home. Learn the basics in this podcast interview with Chris Gilmour as he shares how simple it is to grow mushrooms at home.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-grow-mushrooms-at-home/

Learn more about Chris' class, The Mushroom Course and use coupon code “HSF25” for 25% off the course: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-mushroom-course

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Old-fashioned wisdom is really important to us as parents, and it has always served us very well. So it's no surprise that we draw on this wisdom for our family's top ten parenting principles as well.

For more information, be sure to visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-10-parenting-principles/

- American Blossom Linens: This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. We've been using their sheets and towels for multiple years now and will never go back! For our Homesteading Family viewers, they're offering 20% off your order. Use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" at checkout: https://homesteadingfamily.com/s-american-blossom-linens

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - Chit Chat
4:31 - American Blossom Linens
5:30 - Beeswax Wraps
6:45 - Calculating Firewood
10:08 - Main Topic
11:42 - #1
14:17 - #2
16:14 - #3
19:36 - #4
23:05 - #5
24:50 - #6
29:24 - #7
30:18 - #8
31:11 - #9
32:21 - #10

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Many of us come to homesteading because of a health crisis or a health concern. At some point, it becomes clear that homesteading lends skillsets that are beneficial to our overall health. In this Pantry Chat Podcast, my guest Shelby DeVore from Garden Farm Thrive and I are discussing specific aspects of homesteading that can help you take the future of your health into your own hands by looking at Blue Zones.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/blue-zones-how-homesteading-can-improve-your-health/

Grab Shelby's free Beginner's Guide to Homesteading here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/bgth

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:44 - Main Topic

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Many of us want to start a homestead that will sustain our livelihood. That usually comes in the form of some kind of homestead business. So, how do we go about starting a homestead business that’s not only profitable but also sustainable?

Join me in this podcast episode with Joel Salatin as he shares his years of experience.

For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/starting-a-homestead-business/

MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Click to learn more about our monthly In The Homesteading Kitchen Magazine.  

Click to sign up for the living training "Art of Homemade Bread"
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Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Many people ask us, if they want to be self-sufficient, raising nearly 100% of their food from their homestead, how much land is needed to raise a year's worth of food? We're breaking it all down in this video/podcast.

For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-much-land-is-needed-to-raise-a-years-worth-of-food/

- American Blossom Linens: Thanks to American Blossom Linens for sponsoring this podcast! All their sheets, towels and blankets are made in America with 100% American cotton. Environmentally friendly, pure, chemical-free softness. One way we can all help reduce the cost of American-made products is to vote with our dollars. They may be expensive, but they also offer a TWO-YEAR warranty! Check them out with the link and use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for 20% off at https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-ABL

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Chit Chat
5:22 - American Blossom Linens
8:33 - Herbal Antibiotic Resistance
11:00 - Main Topic

MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

With the release of GMO seeds being sold to the home gardener, there are some important factors to know. In this podcast interview, Bevin Cohen ( @SmallHouseFarm ) and I discuss the important aspects (and potential ramifications) of growing GMO seeds in a home garden setting.

For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/gmo-seeds/

Thanks to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast! For Homesteading Family viewers, they’ve offered a special discount code. Use the following link and code “1FH5CT” at checkout for 15% off your order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

(Thumbnail photo of the purple tomato courtesy of Norfolk Plant Sciences)

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Click to learn more about

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Don't overlook perennial plants! We're discussing what are perennials and why they're an important aspect of the homestead. Start building resiliency and plant some perennials now!

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-perennials-on-the-homestead/

Thanks to Lehmans for sponsoring today's podcast. We love shopping Lehmans because they have quality products that help us from PLANT to PLATE to PANTRY. Shop this link and use coupon code "1FH5CT" for 15% off your order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

Time Stamps

0:00 - Chit Chat
5:56 - Water Glassing Eggs
7:07 - Vertical Gardening Strategy
11:26 - Main Topic - Perennials

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

If you're raising livestock, you may be wondering if they need mineral supplements. In short, the answer is yes, but it's helpful to have an understanding of the why behind supplementing animals with minerals. In this podcast, we’re covering what mineral supplements are, why they're important, and how and what we should be feeding our livestock. Be sure to check out Redmond Agriculture to learn more and use coupon code “HFSalt” for 15% off your order.

For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post that accompanies this podcast here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/mineral-supplements-for-livestock/

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Intro/Chit-Chat
7:07 - Why Animals Need Minerals
15:35 - What Minerals Animals Need
18:16 - How to Give Minerals to Animals
25:30 - Where Redmond Gets their Minerals
29:43 - What Products to Feed Animals
33:16 - Block vs. Loose Minerals
35:55 - Signs of Mineral Deficiencies
40:35 - Can Animals Over-Consume Minerals
43:45 - Minerals are a Foundation
47:00 - Redmond Agriculture

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preservi

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

When it comes to keeping bees, there are some must-have beekeeping supplies to have on hand for keeping a healthy hive and colony. But are all the supplies out there necessary? Probably not! Listen to this podcast with beekeeping expert Adam Martin as he shares which beekeeping supplies are a must-have and which we can ignore. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post that accompanies this podcast here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/must-have-beekeeping-supplies/

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
10:10 - Must Have Beekeeping Supplies
10:25 - Hive Boxes
15:00 - Frames
22:32 - Feeders
25:59 - Bee Suit/Gloves
29:50 - Smoker
31:00 - Hive Tool
32:45 - Bee Brush

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Click to learn

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

How do we know the quality of the meat we’re buying at the grocery store? In this Pantry Chat Podcast, we're decoding meat terminology to understand what we’re getting and how to know if it’s the best meat for us.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/decoding-meat-labels/

Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Chit Chat
5:38 - American Blossom Linens
8:05 - Seasoning Cast Iron
9:48 - Storing Fuel & Filling Fuel Tanks
13:54 - Main Topic

American Blossom Linens: Use code "Homesteadingfamily" for 20% off! https://americanblossomlinens.com

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Click to learn more about our monthly In The Homesteading Kitchen Magazine.  

Click to sign up for the living training "Art of H

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Knowing how to identify poultry diseases, their cause, symptoms and know how to treat them can prevent stress for you and your chickens, empowering you to enjoy the self-sufficient life of homesteading.

Join me for today's Pantry Chat Podcast with Heather Levin from The Greenest Acre as we chat about using herbal remedies to not only treat but prevent common chicken illnesses.

For more information and any links mentioned in this podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/poultry-diseases-common-to-the-homestead/

Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:57 - Chit Chat
8:38 - Common Chicken Diseases

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

Click to learn more about our monthly In The Homesteading Kitchen Magazine.  

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Learning how to raise a year's worth of meat is pivotal in building resiliency. The good news is that there are many ways to go about this. In today's Pantry Chat Podcast, we're discussing how to break down how many animals you need to raise (or buy) for a year's worth of meat for your family.

There are many caveats to consider, and we go into more detail (with examples) in the blog post that accompanies this video. You can check it out here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-raise-a-years-worth-of-meat/

- Previous Pantry Chat on how much meat your family needs per year: https://youtu.be/Ato0nfRvrqQ
- Redmond Real Salt, our favorite salt we've been using for over 20 years (coupon code "HFSalt" gets you 15% off at checkout): https://homesteadingfamily.com/redmond-real-salt-b

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:44 - Chit Chat
11:00 - Rendering Lard
14:23 - # of Animals to Raise
16:29 - Chickens
19:38 - Live Weight
20:00 - Hanging Weight
21:00 - Cut Weight

Cards
6:51 - Homeschooling
14:30 - Meat Per Year https://youtu.be/Ato0nfRvrqQ
16:05 - Blog Post Link https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-raise-a-years-worth-of-meat/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Learning the basics of traditional eating and why consuming whole-food ingredients is so important to our health is a journey. For Sophia Eng ( @sprinklewithsoil ) and I, this journey started after having children.

Join us for a great conversation about Sophia’s journey to homesteading, raising her own food, and writing her cookbook. Then, learn how you, too, can begin to incorporate real traditional cooking in your kitchens.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-importance-of-traditional-whole-foods/

Grab Sophia's book, The Nourishing Asian Kitchen here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/b-nourishing-asian-kitchen

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:43 - Main Topic

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden -

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

There are two main reasons to start seeds indoors: to extend your growing season and for quality control. We've been starting seeds indoors for over a decade and have learned a lot through trial and error.

In this video, we're sharing some of the most important lessons on seed starting we've learned.

For more information, visit the blog post here:  https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-start-seeds-indoors/

Check out the School of Traditional Skills Seed Starting Class (and challenge) with Rick Stone here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/podcast-stsseeds

Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:42 - Chit chat
10:31 - Seed Starting Indoors
19:50 - Sterilize or Not
24:00 - Grow Lights
27:06 - Temperature
29:53 - Watering
32:00 - Using a Fan
32:50 - Hardening Off
34:40 - Cold Season Plants
36:26 - Seed Starting Challenge

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

In the Homestead Kitchen Membership is open now! homesteadingfamily.com/podcast-MEMBERSHIP

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

There are so many reasons why we would encourage someone to get started homesteading. You may even be surprised that not all "homesteading skills" we recommend require an actual homestead! For these seven specific reasons, we're drawing from Joel Salatin's book, Homestead Tsunami.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/7-reasons-why-you-should-homestead-this-year/

Links mentioned:
- Homestead Tsunami by Joel Salatin: https://homesteadingfamily.com/a-homestead-tsunami
- Farmhouse Teas adaptogen hot chocolate: https://homesteadingfamily.com/hushroom-cocoa
- The Importance of Setting Goals Pantry Chat: https://youtu.be/g50glc05LXs

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - Chit Chat
5:17 - Freeze-Drying Cranberries
7:22 - Main Topic

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Don't let the "must-do" nature of the holidays add stress to this amazing time of year!

Listen in for our tips on keeping your sanity during the holidays and just plain saying "no" when needed.

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

It's been another year here at Riverbend and we're looking back doing our 2023 recap! It's been a year of blessings as we welcomed another baby into the family, and we're saying goodbye to our oldest son as he's getting married in 2024!

We're blessed beyond measure, and we have you to thank for a large portion of that!

For more information and links mentioned in this podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-podcast-farewell-to-2023/

LINKS MENTIONED:
- Metal Sledding Discs: https://amzn.to/3Rn7r3U
- American Blossom Linens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/b-american-blossom-linens
- How to Store Water Properly for Long-Term Storage: https://homesteadingfamily.com/your-guide-on-how-to-store-water-long-term-safely/

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
12:14 - Cleaning a Freeze Dryer
14:33 - Pumpkin Fruit Leather
15:58 - Freeze Drying Water
19:30 - 2023 Recap

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://hom

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we share our tips to keeping the holidays SANE!

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Join us for this podcast about one man's struggle looking for a way to provide for his family and how it turned into an opportunity to help thousands of people.

For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/plain-values-magazine/

- Learn more about Plain Values ( @plainvalues8341 ) here: https://plainvalues.com/
- Learn more about Room to Bloom here: https://roomtobloomfoundation.org/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. h

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is about using hay for mulch and whether or not it’s a good idea. 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/12-things-you-must-do-to-prep-the-garden-for-winter/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We say it every year, but Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday and our favorite time of year. From preparing everything for winter to turning our focus more inside, it's a season of slowing down, being intentional and filled with thankfulness.

For some of our favorite holiday recipes and DIYs, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homesteading-family-thanksgiving/

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
13:35 - How to Move Jars of Food
16:44 - How to Store Herbal Salves
18:18 - Freeze-Dried Cream of Soups
19:40 - Using Fruit Tree Trimmings
23:04 - Thanksgiving on the Homestead

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks!

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is about water glassing eggs. If you've thought about water-glassing eggs, you may be wondering if you can reuse the lime solution for another batch of preserved eggs. Listen to this podcast to find out our answer, as well as some other uses for the lime water solution!

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preserved-eggs-water-glassing-eggs-for-long-term-storage/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Investing in your future takes a very similar mindset to homesteading. We don’t want to create self-sufficiency but rather build resiliency on the homestead to be able to withstand whatever is coming. We want to do this with our financial future as well.

Join me, along with Jonathan from Genesis Gold Group, as we discuss how we can invest in gold and secure our future.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/genesis-gold-group/

Check out Genesis Gold Group here: https://genesisiragroup.com/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is whether or not you can clabber the whey after making cheese.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-make-cheese-from-store-bought-milk/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is whether or not compost expires!

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/home-composting-troubleshooting/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is all about when you should plant elderberries.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

This Pantry Chat Podcast is a bit of a departure from our normal homesteading topics. However, we feel like it goes hand in hand with building systems and resiliency on the homestead. We've discussed livestock resilience, garden resilience and food resilience, but there's one other area we think isn't discussed enough: financial resilience.

Read more on the blog here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/financial-resiliency-on-the-homestead/

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
4:09 - Mulching Garlic
5:31 - Financial Resilience

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is how Josh built our chickshaw.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/using-chickens-to-restore-land/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is whether or not you can make cheese from previously frozen milk.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-make-cheese-from-store-bought-milk/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is answering what freeze dryer we use. 

For more information and my one-year review of the Harvest Right freeze dryer, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/harvest-right-freeze-dryer-1-year-review/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question answers how we store our extra Mason jars.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s questions answer whether you can rinse your butter in city water/tap water and how else you can wrap butter for storage.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-butter/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question answers where we purchase our calcium chloride and rennet for cheese making.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-make-cheese-from-store-bought-milk/ 

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Finding joy in something that can be mundane is a true character trait that's to be highly valued. I'm excited to share our tips on finding joy in homemaking today.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/finding-joy-in-a-home-centered-life/

Enjoy the videos from these other creators on finding joy in homemaking:
- Esther’s video ( @EsthersEden ): https://youtu.be/u6ZoSFlz1JQ?si=QklGHghxinXAZ17K
- Donna's video ( @creativeessentialmama913 ): https://youtu.be/dOn6OWiJMdM

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
10:05 - Freeze Drying Green Beans
16:33 - Finding Joy in Homemaking

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! 
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cot

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question answers how to find local farmers that sell their products.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is whether or not our homemade elderberry wine needs to be refrigerated or if it’s shelf-stable. 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

With all the work we’ve been doing on our homestead, we were asked whether we noticed a decline in pollinators. 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s question is answering whether or not you can add more carrots to an already existing batch of fermented carrots. 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-fermented-ginger-carrots/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today we’re answering the question about using Pomona’s Pectin when making fruit leather. 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-fruit-leather-recipe/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Having the right mindset as homesteaders is crucial to not only becoming more resilient, but to not getting burned out or running through our resources too quickly.  The second annual Traditional Skills Summit is right around the corner (September 11-15, 2023). This year, the focus is all about mindset. 

Find out more in the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/school-of-traditional-skills-summit/

Sign up for the FREE Traditional Skills Summit (2023) here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF_n

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
13:30 - Fermented Ketchup Troubleshooting
14:58 - Water Glassing vs. Freeze-Drying Eggs
17:06 - Mindset Shifts

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! 
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy c

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how to preserve tomatoes in olive oil (and whether or not using a vinegar bath is necessary beforehand).

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/dehydrating-tomatoes-three-easy-ways/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how we keep rabbits and deer out of the garden.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about root cellaring vegetables. We’ve been learning a lot about this topic as we’re currently building our in-ground root cellar. Here are some of our favorite resources. 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Links Mentioned (these may be affiliate links)
Root Cellaring Book: https://amzn.to/3f2zcd2
Your Root Cellar Book: https://amzn.to/3f9mCJ9

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Why are organ meats healthy? What is Pluck, and why do we eat it almost daily? Learn more about nose-to-tail eating in this blog post and podcast interview with James from Pluck.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/nutritional-benefits-of-organ-meats-and-cooking-tips/

And to give Pluck a try, use this link and coupon code "EATHEALTHY" for 10% off your order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/eat-pluck

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo 

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! 

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT
- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT
- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT
- Render Your Own Lard

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about the tools that always go with me out into the garden.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-tools-for-the-garden/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about the wild game that we harvest near us (and what we put up for the year). 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about a good lung tonic. As with all herbal things, we can make a few recommendations, but you need to make sure it’s a good fit for your body and always check with your physician before incorporating this into your life. 

Be sure to check out this free series on Healthy Healing at Home: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHH

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/15-medicinal-herbs-to-grow/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Homesteading with children sounds extremely difficult, especially for large families or those with younger children. The truth is, by teaching our children traditional skills at a young age, they'll become contributing members of and huge assets to the family as they get older. Let's discuss how to involve children on the homestead so that they learn to love it.

Read more and listen to my podcast interview with Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/tips-for-homesteading-with-children/

Links Mentioned:

In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: Potatoes Edition. Get your copy here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-kitchen-magazine

Time Stamps
0:00 - Chit Chat
11:45 - Freeze Drying Berries
13:35 - Keeping bugs off hanging game meat
15:09 - Homesteading with Children
16:25 - Happy vs Joy
19:18 - Teaching Confidence
23:58 - Give Kids Peace
25:14 - Give Kids a Team
26:52 - Give Kids a Sense of Accomplishment
28:23 - Give Kids Character
30:43 - Give Kids Support/Keep Them Accountable
32:05 - Be Available

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo 

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! 

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation o

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about whether or not you can freeze raw milk. The short answer is YES! But listen to this episode for a couple of tricks when freezing milk for a better end result.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-freeze-milk/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about why we feed our chickens a pre-ground pellet mix instead of letting them forage for food the natural way. 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about why we don’t breed out and hatch our own chicks… yet! 

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

What would we do if we didn't have access to chicken feed? How would we feed our chickens in hard times? Our guest Dalia from Chickenlandia is here to share her tips with us today.

For more information and the show notes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-feed-chickens-without-chicken-feed/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about ordering sexed or straight-run meat chickens. Is there a benefit of getting males or females and what we do.

For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how we put up 1400 pounds of chicken in one day! This question answers whether you can pressure can chicken the same day you butcher your chickens or if you have to pre-chill the chicken first.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with step by step instructions on canning raw chicken here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pressure-canning-raw-chicken/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about storing a small amount of clabbered milk for longer periods of time if you want to take a break from making clabbered milk.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more tips on making homemade dairy practical: https://homesteadingfamily.com/making-homemade-dairy-practical/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Welcome back to another episode of the Pantry Chat: Food for Thought. In today’s episode, we’re discussing the reasons why we think the Kune Kune pig is the perfect homestead pig. We’ve raised many breeds in the past but never kept year-round pigs nor raised our own breeding stock… until now!

With the Kune Kune pig, we can keep them year-round and raise a lot of pork as well as our year’s supply of lard for FREE! Listen to today’s episode to learn how we do this and why you may want to consider raising Kune Kune pigs yourself.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more on Kune Kune pigs: https://homesteadingfamily.com/kune-kune-pigs/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about onion varieties and which are better for long-term storage vs. the fresh eating varieties.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more onion growing tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-onions-from-seed/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how we grow and trellis tomatoes inside our DIY hoop house or bean tunnel.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-plant-tomato-plants/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how much growing space we have here on the homestead. This is kind of a difficult question to answer, especially because we’re continually expanding every year in effort to grow more food. Here’s our best answer to this question. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

If you want to have a sustainable oil source (that's not from animal fats) then consider growing and pressing your own seed and nut oils.

Join me with my guest Bevin Cohen from  @SmallHouseFarm as we break down everything you need to know about pressing your own seed and nut oils. 

We're clarifying the misinformation that all seed oils are unhealthy, as well as discussing the supplies needed to press your own oil and the sustainability of pressing enough oil for your family each year.

For more information and links mentioned in this podcast, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-pressing-your-own-seed-oil/

LINKS MENTIONED:
- Oil Press Starter Kit: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/the-complete-oil-pressing-kit/
- Bevin's Website Small House Farm: www.smallhousefarm.com
- Seeds and Weeds Podcast: www.seedsandweedspodcast.com

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
8:13 - The Importance of Fat
12:00 - Plants that can be pressed for oil
24:00 - Are seed oils healthy?
29:08 - How long are seed oils good?
31:48 - Electric vs. Hand-Crank Oil Press
33:54 - How to Store Oil
35:30 - What you need to press oil
38:34 - Recommended oil press
39:45 - How much does an oil press cost

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo 

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! 

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-save

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about planting perennials. Perennials are an essential part of our garden and food forests here on the homestead. We consider these kinds of crops as the retirement program on the homestead!

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about planting seeds densely vs planting at the spacing recommended on the seed packet. More than just germination rates, there are other reasons we like to plant densely!

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about growing food for our large family and ways we are expanding our gardens! Though we have added another baby at this point, we’re still trying to increase the amount of food we grow year after year.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Rotational grazing is not a new concept. It's been around since creation. How to mimic nature and utilize these methods on a homestead has been taught very well by people such as Joel Salatin and Greg Judy.

After years of studying, implementing, making adjustments, and narrowing down how to make these methods work on a smaller scale, we've finally found a flow that's making huge strides to improve the pastures on our homestead.

Five years ago, the same amount of pasture couldn't even sustain four sheep. Now it can sustain a dairy cow, eight sheep, 70 laying hens, over 400 meat chickens, and some pigs each year.

So how do we take these rotational grazing methods and scale them down for the small homesteader (or even someone raising backyard chickens)? I'm glad you asked! Check out today's new Pantry Chat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/rotational-grazing-for-the-small-homestead/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how to store canned food safely so it lasts as long as possible on the pantry shelf. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more canning tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/canning-mistakes-to-avoid/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

A few months ago, Josh and I had the opportunity to film an episode of a show called Discovering Home for Abundance Plus. If you are not familiar with this network, you need to check it out. Think of Abundance Plus like Netflix and Facebook for Homesteaders. It is good shows that are family friendly, so you won't mind your little ones watching along. They offer Netflix style docu-series, Master Classes, a learning library, and even texting access to some of the top homesteaders across the country. This is the stuff YouTube won't let you see. As a member you have access to everything through an App you can stream from all your devices. There is also a community platform as well, where you have access to other members around the world to connect and learn from. You can also connect with members on a hyper local level. They don't just offer shows, and how to stuff, they offer discounts with some retailers you may already be using! The discounts are huge, and members usually find that with their savings, it covers the cost of membership. They are adding new companies all the time.

Our episode of Discover Home will be available on June 2nd through Abundanceplus.com. You can click here to become a member. If you use the code HOMESTEADINGFM you can get 10% off your first month membership, or your yearly membership. Even better, you can access Abundance Plus for a FREE 7-day trial to try it out.

Abundance Plus: https://abundanceplus.com/pages/homesteadingfamily
Discount Code: HOMESTEADINGFM

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how to store arnica oil to maintain the most medicinal properties. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-arnica-oil/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how we use a measuring stick in the garden! It’s a great time-saving hack. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit this blog post with more gardening tips here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-planning-tips/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about the supplies needed for a dairy cow.

For more information on what to do with raw milk, check out this blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is about the difference between active dry yeast and instant dry yeast.

Check out our Pantry Chat podcast for more of these podcast shorts!

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about storing compost for long-term so it doesn’t leech nutrients. If you don’t have a large shed or barn to store your compost, these are our tips. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

It's been a while since we've been here for our Pantry Chat, especially the Q&A sessions. Carolyn is two months postpartum and little Nathaniel is a champ of a baby.

Come join us as we sit in the sunny pasture and get back into the groove of the Pantry Chat podcast. (If you'd like to listen to the podcast, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-q-and-a-were-back/

Get your In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
15:09 - Comfrey Salve with Arnica
16:16 - Advantages of Canning over Freezing
18:25 - Salt for Fermenting
20:40 - DIY Hoop House and Snow Load

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about using a comfrey compress for healing broken bones. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/bone-healing-comfrey-compress/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about restoring the soil and getting rid of chemicals from fields that have previously been sprayed. How long will it take, can you use the ground in the meantime, and our recommendations for the next steps in improving and restoring the soil. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-test-soil-ph/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about the differences in raw milk products, what they’re called and the difference in terminology between homemade dairy products and store-bought. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Join me in this Pantry Chat episode with Patrick Roherman from  @MTknives as we discuss all things sharp.

For more information, check out the blog post that accompanies this video: https://homesteadingfamily.com/knife-sharpening-basics/

Check out Patrick's Knife Sharpening class inside the School of Traditional Skills here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
9:35 - About Patrick
13:08 - Why Sharp Knives are Important
17:24 - The Safety of a Sharp Knife
20:53 - How to Get Started
23:53 - Inspecting Knives
25:55 - Rusty Knives
27:27 - Sharpening Methods
32:23 - Sharpening Stones
36:29 - Correct Direction (Pushing or Pulling)

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 ste

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how to keep cats and other pests out of the garden. Though we haven’t perfected this, here are some of our tips.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about the pros and cons of adding blood to your compost piles. For many people who butcher their own meat, this is often something we need to dispose of. But what if this blood could be put to better use than simply dumped out? Learn our tips on composting blood in this podcast short.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-compost-meat/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about four different methods for starting an early spring garden. Including which crops work best when planted in the early spring, when you can plant (depending on your weather), and more.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Learn about foraging for wild edibles with expert Lisa Rose, author of Urban Foraging. 

For links and more information, visit the blog post that accompanies this interview here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/urban-foraging/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo 

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! 

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT
- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT
- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT
- Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT
- Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT

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Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about warming up your garden soil so you can get crops in the ground sooner!

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short talks about WHEN you can begin planting out in the garden! We discuss what friable soil means and what happens if you start gardening too soon.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short talks all about early spring gardening! This isn’t a technical time on the calendar but more regarding your last frost date. It’s when your ground begins to be workable, and you’re no longer dealing with hard freezes but rather light frosts. 

So what can be done in the garden in early spring? Plenty!

Grab yourself a Clyde's Garden Planner and use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for 10% off your purchase: https://homesteadingfamily.com/ClydesYT

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

If you're looking to implement permaculture design on your homestead or even on a suburban lot, you're in the right place. Join me as I discuss permaculture design, along with the most common mistakes to avoid, with Nicholas Burtner from  @schoolofpermaculture .

For more tips, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/permaculture-design-mistakes-to-avoid/

- Take Nicholas' course Homestead Planning and Design at the School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n
- Find Nicholas at The School of Permaculture: https://schoolofpermaculture.com/
- Check out the book, Small-Scale Grain Raising: https://homesteadingfamily.com/small-scale-grain-raising-book

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https:

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Learn to use permaculture methods in your garden! If your garden is too far from your house, it can be easy to neglect it, causing crop loss.

For more information on basic permaculture methods, visit this post about organizing your property's permaculture zones on the Homesteading Family website. 

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Do you think gardening in winter just isn't possible in your area because it's too cold with too much snow? Watch this video with Rick Stone from ourstoneyacres who lives above 4,000 feet in Utah to learn how he grows and harvests fresh produce from his garden (on just a quarter-acre lot in the suburbs) all year long.

For more details and links to where you can find Rick and his free online classes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/gardening-in-winter-cold-weather-growing-methods/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

What's the best watering system for the vegetable garden? It depends! And our answer may surprise you.

For more information on our watering systems, visit this blog post on watering strategies in the garden on the Homesteading Family website. 

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Just like we prepare for many other things around the homestead, preparing for a new baby is no different. It takes forethought and planning to help with the smooth transition when adding a new family member.

Not only that, but it's important to have plans in place to allow both mom and baby the appropriate and healthy amount of time to recuperate and recover after delivery.

For more links and additional information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preparing-for-a-new-baby-on-the-homestead/

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
15:07 - Chicken Feet in Broth
18:46 - DIY Compost
23:12 - Prepping for Baby

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! 
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

You have to make a plan to build up and maintain your soil. It's a bit like a bank account where the plants deduct from the soil health and we have to continually deposit health back into the soil. 

We're big proponents of the no-till garden method and practice these methods for the best soil health as possible. 

For more information check out these blog posts:

• Super-Charging Your Soil
• DIY Compost
• When & How Often to Turn Compost
• Compost Troubleshooting (FAQs)

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Today's Pantry Chat we're chatting with Mary from  @MarysNest about learning lessons from those who went through the Great Depression, how these lessons are still applicable today, and tips for implementing more traditional skills into our every day life.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/cooking-from-home-when-times-get-hard/

Be sure to check out Mary's Nest on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarysNest/featured

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about planning out your garden and knowing where to plant specific crops before it's time to plant. There's a big difference, in our house, between the main crop garden and the kitchen garden. We encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to growing food and making it easily accessible for your everyday needs.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/permaculture-zones/

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We're all ready for the gardening season to come, but there are a few things we need to prepare for first! Such as ordering your seeds! If you haven't already ordered your seeds, we highly encourage you to do so soon. But how do you read those seed packets when it comes time to start your seeds indoors or plant them in the garden?

That's what we're discussing today on this episode of the Pantry Chat. For more information and any links mentioned in this video, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-read-seed-packets/

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n
- In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt
- Clyde's Garden Planner (use code "homesteadingfamily.com" for 10% off at checkout): https://homesteadingfamily.com/clydes-garden-planner
- Choosing Your Garden Seeds: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-vegetable-garden-seeds/
- When to Start Seeds Indoors: https://homesteadingfamily.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors/
- How to Start Seeds Indoors: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-start-seeds-indoors/
- Troubleshooting Your Seed Starting Problems: https://homesteadingfamily.com/seed-starting-problems-how-to-fix-them/
- How to Transplant Plants into the Garden: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-plant-tomato-plants/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is answering the question of when you should plant your garden. Well, it depends! You first need to know and understand your first and last frost dates, then take into consideration your harvest dates. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/planning-your-garden-planting-dates-and-harvest-schedule

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Meal planning is a great way to make better choices with your grocery budget, but it's not necessarily something we all look forward to or make time to do. So how can we eat healthy while on a budget? Join me and Tiffany from Don't Waste the Crumbs as we share our tips.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/eating-well-on-a-budget/

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 Chit Chat
3:57 Real food vs. Fake food
10:15 Meal planning
17:52 Budget
22:02 Planning Snacks
29:50 How to Budget
35:05 Using Coupons
39:25 Grocery Budget Bootcamp

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- Grocery Budget Bootcamp: https://grocerybudgetbootcamp.com/
- Don't Waste The Crumbs: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re discussing the importance of homestead planning in the new year, along with our weekly chit-chat and answering your questions!

For more information, to listen to the podcast, or for links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-1-7-2023

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
5:15 - Joel Salatin
5:44 - Modern Homesteading Conference
9:15 - Everything Worth Preserving
10:30 - In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine
16:15 - Cider Bottles
21:45 - Dehydrating vs Freeze Drying
22:00 - Growing Mushrooms
25:58 - Congestion Remedy

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Links Mentioned:

- Joel Salatin, The Lunatic Farmer: https://www.thelunaticfarmer.com/
- The Modern Homestead Conference: https://modernhomesteading.com/
- Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying: https://homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-dried-vs-dehydrated-foods/
- Congestion Remedy: https://youtu.be/8qgFQ9s_YAs

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Shop This Video:

- Everything Worth Preserving book by Melissa K. Norris: https://melissaknorris.com/book/everything-worth-preserving/
- In the Homestead Kitchen Digital Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/silver-membership-ad
- Cider Bottles (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Bottles-Airtight-Brewing-Kombucha-Beverages/dp/B094HTD1R9
- Tradd Cotter, Mushroom Mountain: https://mushroommountain.com/tradd-cotter/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on You

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

It's that time of year again when we're sitting down and evaluating the year. What went right, what went wrong, and how are we adjusting and moving forward in 2023?

For more info, visit the blog post: https://homesteadingfamily.com/2022-homesteading-familys-year-in-review

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

What is the deep litter method when it comes to raising backyard chickens? It's a way to keep healthy, happy chickens in a stink-free coop (no ammonia smell) by piling up shavings into a deep bed on the floor. If you use this method, the deep bedding also creates garden-ready compost simultaneously.

Join me with Harvey Ussery as we discuss everything you need to know about getting started and maintaining the deep litter method in your chicken coop.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/deep-litter-method

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SHOP THIS VIDEO:

- The Small Scale Poultry Flock Book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/small-scale-poultry-flock-book
- Join School of Traditional Skills to get access to Harvey's class, "Backyard, Egg-Laying Chickens": https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

A lot of people are looking to start homesteading in some way right now, whether that's starting a garden, raising animals for meat or maybe backyard egg-laying chickens, or even just starting to cook more from scratch. If that's you, then watch today's Pantry Chat with Jessica Sowards from  @RootsandRefugeFarm   all about getting started with homesteading.

For all the links and more info, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-homesteader-with-jessica-sowards

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- Roots and Refuge website: https://rootsandrefuge.com/
- The First Time Homesteader book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-homesteader-book

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Tis the season for colds, flus and flu-like viruses. It took me years to create an effective herbal protocol at home that helped us stop passing viruses through the family all winter long. I'm sharing everything I learned to become my family's home herbalist in a FREE 4-part video series. If you're ready to stop dabbling in herbal remedies, and become an effective herbalist,  register for free today!

This time of year can conjure up stressful feelings for many, so how can we all enjoy stress-free holidays? Here are some of our tried and true tips to help...

Check out the blog post for more easy, inexpensive and DIY gift ideas: https://homesteadingfamily.com/enjoying-stress-free-holidays

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
7:55 - Keeping the Holiday's Sane

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.