Everyday Homesteading

The chicken, the pig and the dairy cow! They're the three essential homestead animals for ultimate resiliency. For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-homestead-animals/ Thanks to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast. Visit https://lehmans.com and shop all their amazing analog products! TIME STAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Chit C...

You’re incredibly busy! One thing that shouldn't add to your stress is figuring out how to get meals on the table. Join me as I share with you how from-scratch cooking can transform your home into a haven of wholesome, delicious meals. Learn more and catch my other podcast episode where I shared how I get three home-cooked meals on the table every day here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/3-ho...

Compost is key to supercharging your garden soil, and whether you purchase it or make food scraps, manure, worm, or mushroom compost, you need to know how to use compost to get the most out of this black gold. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-use-compost/ This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. Grab your USA-made linens and other p...

Have you been lured by the idea of an herbal cleansing detox? In this modern world, we are exposed to more toxins than ever before. Josh and I have been going through a detox journey under the supervision of our healthcare practitioner, so a detox protocol is at the forefront of our minds. Have you been lured by the idea of an herbal cleansing detox? Let's take a look at the basics, including...

Every spring, we eagerly await the emerging soil and can't wait to get our hands dirty again! Then, we know all too well the feeling of garden overwhelm that quickly follows. But it doesn't have to be this way! Here are our best tips for avoiding garden overwhelm and enjoying many of our favorite times of the year. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: h...

If you're wondering what an EMP is and whether you should investigate it, this podcast is for you. If you think this doesn't pertain to you, let me ask you if you feel like your appliances or electronics aren't lasting as long as they used to. It could be due to small electrical power surges coming into your home every day, overtaxing those appliances! For more information, visit th...

If you feel like you're behind on garden planning, or maybe you didn't even do any garden cleanup last fall and are feeling the pressure, this Pantry Chat podcast is for you. It's very rarely too late to do something in the garden as we have so many options. It may not seem ideal, but here are our best late start gardening tips. - For links and more information, visit the blog post...

Join me for this podcast interview with Bevin Cohen ⁨@SmallHouseFarm⁩ as we discuss his new book, Herbs in Every Season and how we can use herbs throughout the year in the kitchen, garden and apothecary. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/herbs-for-every-season/ - Get Herbs in Every Season on preorder (only three days left at time of publication!) and ge...

Join us as we chat about what's going on at the homestead in March! We're talking about our retirement plans, how we can extend our assets to our neighbors to create more community and security. For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/on-the-homestead-in-march/ Thanks to ForJars for sponsoring this video! Some of my favorite go-t...

There are many people looking to buy homestead property... but what should you know before jumping in with both feet? Listen to this podcast interview with Annette Sievert, who wrote the book How to Buy a Homestead Property: A Handbook for Your Homesteading Journey. This episode is filled with tips and information to know before you start looking. For more information, visit the blog post here: ht...

We're giving you all a TOXIN JOURNEY UPDATE! Carolyn got some labs back and we've both been working with Dr. Torrie Thompson for over a year to rid our bodies of excess toxins. In this Pantry Chat, we're giving you the update! For more details about common toxins and how to reduce them, check out this interview we did with Dr. Torrie here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/common-toxin...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.homes...

The ground is covered in white, fluffy snow, and we've been enjoying the season while trying to stay healthy! For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/whats-new-on-the-homestead-in-february/ Thanks to American Blossom Linens for sponsoring this podcast. Check out their 100% USA-grown wool filled PILLOWS!!! Be sure to use coupon code &q...

Learning how to make your own tea blends at home can be very rewarding (and delicious!). Enjoy this podcast with CeAnne from @FarmhouseTeas as she shares why blending your own loose-leaf tea at home is so beneficial. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-your-own-tea-blend/ - CeAnne's Tea Blending Course: https://homesteadingfamily.com/medi...

With a busy household and homestead, it's imperative that we stay organized. In this blog post and Pantry Chat podcast, we're sharing some of our best tools and tips for staying organized on the homestead. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/staying-organized-on-the-homestead/ American Blossom Linens: Get 20% off (plus FREE shipping) when you us...

When it comes to root cellaring, there are a lot of restrictions that can keep us from creating the ideal temperatures. Remembering that we're essentially just trying to mitigate decay of our crops, we want to prolong this as much as we're able. Join me with guest Sam Knapp from @offbeetfarm as we discuss various root cellaring methods and ways to manipulate your storage conditions. - Fo...

This time of year seems pretty quiet on the homestead. We're generally enjoying shorter days curled up by the fireplace, getting caught up on book reading, crafts or other projects. - Join the Homestead Kitchen membership here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-kitchen-membership-evergreen - Get your copy of the Homestead Kitchen magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.homes...

We're hoping to clear the air about the misconception that homesteading is EASY. While we don't maintain that this lifestyle is easy, there are aspects of it that have become second nature to us, so in a sense, yes, it's easy. There's much more to it than that, and we genuinely believe that though homesteading may be difficult at times, it's most certainly worth it. For mo...

Have you ever wondered if you can truly homestead from anywhere? I'm not just talking about acres of land, but how about an apartment in the city? My answer may surprise you, but it's the reason why I'm hosting the first annual How to Homestead Anywhere Crash Course! If you've been wanting to start learning homesteading skills (and adopting a homesteading mindset), then this cr...

Join us as we sit down in the Harvest Kitchen to reflect on 2024 and look forward in anticipation and excitement for 2025. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/2024-year-in-review - Fermented Cranberry Sauce Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-homemade-fermented-cranberry-sauce-recipe/ - Shop ForJars kitchen timers and use c...

Join us for part three of our series on starting a homestead business. This week we're covering other jobs you can do remotely to allow you to still work from home. If you missed parts one or two, you can find the links below. You can also watch or listen to all three Pantry Chat podcasts on our website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-homestead/ Sign up for Ca...

Join me for this podcast interview with guest Jason Ross as we discuss the Black Autumn book series and the Homestead movie and TV series. We’re also discussing many homesteading ideals and concepts for a well-prepared life. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-homestead-movie-tv-series/ Grab your Homestead movie tickets and a chance to win the grand p...

When we feel our bodies need a boost in nutrition, it's common to reach for a supplement. But how can we know that the supplements we're reaching for are pure and not filled with toxins that will do more harm than good? Let's dive into this topic with H.R. from AzureWell. To learn more, check out the blog post that accompanies this episode here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/safe-s...

We're back with part TWO of our series on starting a homestead business. Today's topic is turning your homestead into a farm. Join us as we dive into what you should know before starting a business, and the four pillars of business we think every entrepreneur should know. If you missed the first part of the series, you can find it, along with this episode and more details in the blog pos...