Country Living With Emma

Have you seen the Homestead movie? I watched last week. Here are my thoughts. contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

This is the second episode on homesteading while working a full-time job. Mini Urban Farm: https://miniurbanfarm.com/ Acres of Adventure Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ML-7dHyIY contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

In an earlier podcast, I discussed why it's usually necessary for normal people to have a source of income other than their homestead. In this episode, I talk about sources for information for learning how to make that work.  https://www.homesteadingtoday.com/threads/who-works-a-full-time-job-and-homesteads.106546/ https://www.homestead.org/lifestyle/work-life-balance-for-a-happy-homestead/

Continuing discussion on considerations when transitioning from a normal kitchen to a homestead kitchen.  Milk Glass Home and Kitchen https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/ Monster Cookie Recipe: https://mygluten-freekitchen.com/monster-cookies-gluten-free/ contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

What is the difference between a "normal" kitchen and a homestead kitchen? Which do you have? https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/ contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

So far, I'm 2 for 2 on my 3-item daily to-do list. Also, I made an old-fashioned recipe that brings back childhood memories and would make a great addition to your Go Bag.  Great Website: https://heartscontentfarmhouse.com/ Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies: https://yummlyeasy.com/no-bake-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies-recipe/

I'm trying to stay with the List of Three plan and my lightbulb problem.  Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Friday, I listed some things I wanted to get accomplished over the weekend. As usual, some of them got done, and some did not. How was your weekend?  Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

How am I doing with my Word of the Year? Turn in to find out.  Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

These days prepping advice can be found in some surprising places. It has definitely gone mainstream! contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

I'm trying to get over the flu for the second time in a month. What preps are helpful for flu season? Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Rampant shoplifting and armed guards in Walmart. How did we get here?

Every issue has nuances. Believing one side's narrative exclusively is not usually the best plan. 

I'm finally in a trend!

If I hear it again, it will be too soon. 

It's the middle of the winter, but there is still gardening to be done. These are the things I'm doing in January to get my garden up and going.  Instant Pot Corn Chowder: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-corn-chowder Potato Sourdough Bread: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/sourdough-potato-bread Lemon Sour Cream Cake: https://goodiesbyanna.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/georgias-famous-lem...

You have two hours to evacuate. What would you take with you? How would you make those decisions? email me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

This is the third in a series of episodes on evacuation checklists. If you had a one-hour notice, what would you pack? The suggested list contains things I would take and some things that I would not take. Another consideration is how much space you have in your vehicle. What would be on your list? email me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

This is the second in a series of what you can grab if you have to evacuate. This is the 30-minute version. The more organized we are the more we can grab quickly. What would you take if you had 30 minutes to evacuate? email me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

You get 15 minutes notice that you have to evacuate. What would you grab? Everyone's list will be slightly different. Do you have children, pets, elderly family members? I found a check list that will at least get us started in thinking about what to grab quickly if we had to leave in 15 minutes. email me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Do you have a word of the year? Mine this year is balance, which can be applied to every aspect of life, including preparedness. email me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Both Hurricane Helene and the fires in LA are examples of not being able to depend on the people who are supposed to help. The most important lesson is that we need to be able to help ourselves to the best of our ability.  Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Which is more important, prepping or sustainability? Is there a difference, and why should we try to do both? Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

We have another round of weather coming. It's looking like a possibility of freezing rain and that means we could have a power outage. I'll be talking about what I'm doing to get ready.  Also, I'm talking about my current quilting projects and why I rarely give handmade gifts to friends and relatives.  Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com