Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today I share with you four things you should do to be ready to plant your spring garden. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? LFTN Workshop Reminder What's Up in the Garden Kratky Lettuce Update & related seedling plans Cold weather crops still going though we had a freeze this week Making plans for the 2020 gardens Main topic of the Show: Four Things to Get Read...

After a long five days of being in the throws of the flu, I thought I would review five things that you want to have in place if you live alone on a homestead - or anywhere really - to be ready to be sick or gone. And I would love to hear your ideas about how to make unplanned away or sick times go smoother. Direct Download Two Reminders: Registration deadline is Friday the 24th for the Sue Zoldak...

Today, I have Brian Norton in from Food Forest Farms to talk about his various endeavors: CBD, Coffee and a new business he is calling Trade Show Sherpa.   Direct Download Reminder, registration for the  Spring Workshop  goes on sale tomorrow morning at 9CT to LFTN members – make sure you can log in and that everything is working tonight! Brian set up a coupon code for LFTN to try out is CBD trial...

Today, we will go over the 2020 aquaponics and hydroponics plans for 2020. I h ope this will spur some ideas from you and that you can learn from my lessons learned over the past two seasons with this system! #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Are you going to the Rogue Food Conference in Cinncinati on the 25th? If so, I plan to be there serving yummy Holler Roa...

While visiting family, I have had a chance to connect with some skills and things from my past and I realized that this connection is helpful to GROW into the future. We learn a lot in life if we let ourselves and sometimes looking back is what we need to set the foundation for the future - so I wanted to share with you some ways to do that. Do not forget that the Spring Workshop tickets go on sal...

It occurred to me as I went over my January budget that clutter has a negative impact on your budget - so I wanted to talk a bit about that today in the Thought of the Walk episode. Reminder: Sue Zoldak is offering webinars on increasing your digital visibility a series of three and the first one will be January 29. Based on the online polling, we do not have clarity on what works best: Midday or...

Today, I will walk you through the overview of what I plan to do in order to grow lettuce indoors in mason jars! I will also cover the supplies needed and goals of the project. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Resources: My Video on Step One with the Indoor Growing Operation Net Pots - recommended by Jack Spirko for durability  Rapid Rooter Plugs Nutrient   Cl...

Today I wanted to delve a little deeper into this concept of selfishness. I had a great day of being pretty selfish yesterday and it made me a bit sad to think of people who never make time to care for their personal self interests. So today, I will push back on the idea that always focusing on the "Greater Good" is better than handling your personal house. Direct Download Sue Zoldak is going to o...

Last year was filled with adversity, heartbreak, moments of insane work schedule, worry, great friends, fun adventures and so much more. And as I reflected on my next step in life, I realized that I need to grow as a person, must grow my businesses in order to grow my independence, and want to grow my food because it brings me happiness and stability. So today, we will have a great interview with...

Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy the Intellectual Night Before Christmas read by Leos from TSP Zello and a finisher from Mastersingers of Cookeville singing the original poem.  

Today we are running a replay from 2018 of a reading of the Night Before Christmas by our Australian Friend, Aussie Ro.  

Tactical Redneck reads a special version of the Night Before Christmas in this replay from 2018. Enjoy!

Please enjoy the 2019 Replay of the Scottish Night Before Christmas! XOXO AMY

Today, I thought what better thing to discuss than why building resilience into your life matters, no matter where you are, a review of how 2019 went, what 2020 will bring and the big reveal: my word for 2020. Main topic of the Show: Strength and Love THE WORD for 2020 at LFTN! Make it a great week! Merry Christmas! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and...

Today we have an interview with one of our community members who has a strong background in marketing and communications. Sue Zoldak from Zoldak Agency , Zoldak Research and Zoldak Victory joins us to discuss how to develop your brand, along with some fun stories! Direct Download Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It...

People think it is new agey to talk about the healing power of music. People are wrong. Those of you who have listened to this podcast know what sparked my change from being trapped in the system to taking responsibility for designing the life I want to live, regardless of what other people think: I went back to singing in a choir. So today, we talk about the healing power of music. Announce Sched...

Today I have a great interview with Jami Saunders from the Culinary Arts Center in Columbia, Tennessee. But Jami is much more than a savvy promoter of local businesses. She is a Mom of SEVEN who homeschools and is popping with new ideas. YOU guys are going to LOVE this interview! Direct Download How to reach  Cliff Davis https://www.facebook.com/cliffdavispc Post from Facebook Interview with Jami...

Happy Wednesday! Today is a homesteading day. We just got a whole cow in the freezer that we share among several families each year. The cow comes with bones. The bones become stock. And we end up with beef tallow. The other day, someone asked me if beef tallow can be eaten, so I thought why now do a show sharing five recipe ideas for beef tallow. We will cover that, as well as what the heck tallo...

Today I want to talk to you about thinking ahead and why it is important to do so, but not at the expense of taking care of and living in the now. You see, we have been running at maximum capacity at Holler Roast Coffee and so have the letter carriers. Some packages are taking forever to arrive, others are there in a moment, and some might be lost forever. But as we navigate this busy time, we've...

Today, we have a thought of the walk on what to do with bad behavior in communities - especially tight communities like the Living Free in Tennessee one.  Direct Download Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Bad Behavior in Communities Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The...

Today, we discuss four great venison recipes -- and I *might* have talked for a bit about how frustrating it is to be a small, startup food manufacturer... Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she applauding? Stump the Sauce From Jim - how do I pasteurize large batches of tomato sauce What's Up in the Garden Slow Slow Slow Grow right now Need to mulch lots of stuff and wish...

Today, we will talk about how we processed the meat of three deer safely, while handling coffee orders, AND having a fantastic Thanksgiving. Because it is raining deer! Tales from the Prepper Pantry 3 deer in the hole Annual cow arrives this week Using salsa at a fast clip Update on unusual recipes: the cranberry sauce was good to me but "not my cup of tea" to mama sauce Gluten free perogi story (...

There is still time - still time to make something by hand and give it to someone you care about. I know that Christmas is coming fast, and tomorrow many of us will feast on turkey and pie, but you can still do it! Today, I will share four handmade gift ideas that you can still do in time for gift-giving season. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and what is she guarding? Stump the Sauce What do I...

For years, I have struggled with organizing my house while also keeping things going on the business and animal care side of things. This year, I finally turned an organizing corner. It wasn't asking myself if something brings me joy - though that is a good question. It was a decision followed by some founding concepts to keep the momentum going and I will share those foundations with you today. G...

Today we are pleased to invite the founders of Angie's Gardens to share their small business development journey. Josh and Angie Reynolds started with permaculture, discovered herbal remedies, developed tasty and healthy teas, then added high quality CBD products to their growing business. They got started in one farmers market and now visit 6-7 per week, as well as supporting online orders. Find...