Country Living With Emma

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Emma is a single lady in her 60s who shares what it is like to live on a rural property and become more self-sufficient.

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Episode 179 -- Self Sufficiency Prepping and Survival Skills Part 1 24.03.2025 22:58

Th first half of skills for prepping and survival. Road to Reliance

Episode 178 -- Self Sufficiency Outdoor Skills Part 2 23.03.2025 24:39

More outdoor skills! Road to Reliance

Episode 177 -- Self Sufficiency Outdoor Skills Part 1 23.03.2025 21:03

We're continuing our list of 75 self sufficiency skills with the first half of outdoor skills. Road to Reliance

Episode 176 -- Spring Break Recap & Quilt Show 22.03.2025 26:45

I did get some jobs knocked out during Spring Break and capped of the week with working at a quilt show.

Episode 175 -- Self Sufficiency Skills Part 5 20.03.2025 38:58

Learning to garden is a big topic. This is a list of some of the things you need to know.

Episode 174 -- Skills For Self Sufficiency Part 4 19.03.2025 27:45

The rest of the list of Basic Skills For the Home: Learn to reduce waste Weave a basket Grind You Own Grains Knitting, Spinning, Needlepoint, & Spinning Experiment with Essential Oils Make Your Own Sourdough Starter Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter

Episode 173 -- Skills For Self Sufficiency Part 3 16.03.2025 26:11

Part Three of Basic Skills For the Home Arbor Day Foundation Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 172 -- An Interesting Encounter at Walmart 14.03.2025 24:12

I had a very interesting conversation with a man in the checkout line at Walmart. Prepare Your Home For a Sudden Grid Down Situation by Ted Riley The Home- Keeping Book Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 171 -- Skills For Self Sufficiency Part 2 13.03.2025 29:31

Episode 2 is a list of 75 skills that make us more independent and self-reliant. Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 170 -- Skills For Self Sufficiency Part 1 12.03.2025 35:43

Do you have a list of skills you want to learn? Here is a list of 75 skills to make us more self sufficient. https://roadtoreliance.com/self-reliant-skills/ contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 169 -- Short-Term Prepping vs Long-Term Prepping Part 2 11.03.2025 25:49

Yesterday we discussed short-term prepping. Today we turn our attention to long term prepping. Is there an overlap? contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 168 -- Short-Term Prepping vs Long-Term Prepping Part 1 10.03.2025 23:36

Short-term or long-term? Is there a difference? Is there an overlap? Which should we prioritize?

Episode 167 -- Weekend and Seed Starting Updates 09.03.2025 25:50

What I was able to get accomplished this weekend and seed starting progress.

Episode 166 -- The Fall of the Alamo 07.03.2025 31:43

The 189th anniversary of the fall of the Alamo. Plus, a survivor of the Runaway Scrape in her own words.

Episode 165 -- What is Micro-prepping & Does It Work? 06.03.2025 22:34

Check out Brian Duff's podcast on prepping when lack of time is an issue. https://mind4survival.com/prep-with-no-extra-time/ Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 164 -- A Historical Bug Out Event 04.03.2025 32:12

A couple of days ago, we celebrated Texas Independence Day. Today, we'll talk about what happened next. Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 163 -- A New Roof Over My Head 04.03.2025 27:41

I'm finally getting a new roof, plus project updates.

Episode 162 -- When Taking a Risk Did Go Well 01.03.2025 26:05

The story of Jesse Burnam

Episode 161 -- When Taking a Risk Didn't Go Well 27.02.2025 22:00

In this episode, I continue the discussion on taking risks by highlighting the story of the Fort Parker Massacre. Rachel Parker Plummer's Memoir Rachel's account starts on page 99 contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 160 -- My First Attempt at Seed Starting 26.02.2025 21:40

Day one of seed starting. What I did and what I will do differently next time.

Episode 159 -- Is Homesteading Risky? 25.02.2025 26:56

Farming is one of the riskiest activities there is. However, if no one is willing to grow anything there won't be any food! Are you willing to take the risk?

Episode 158 -- What I Got Done This Weekend 24.02.2025 20:21

Update on what's happening at our property. Fill out a survey, donate $20, and get 10 bare-root flowering trees for your area plus 2 shrubs! shop.arborday.org contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 157 -- Building a Prepper Library Part 2 24.02.2025 25:08

Books I have for reference now and future.

Episode 156 -- Building a Prepper Library Part 1 20.02.2025 38:29

Here is a list of books that I have found helpful in becoming more prepared. Grid Down Disaster Preparation Guide Survivalist Family Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness For the Family How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It Pivot Points: Creating a Culture of Preparedness and Resiliency in America Crisis Preparedness Handbook contact me @ countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 155 -- A Review of the Homestead Movie Part 2 19.02.2025 50:45

A continuation of my review of the Homestead movie. LDS Food Storage Calculator: https://www.thefoodguys.com/foodcalc.html contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com