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 194 - Can We Prep for Everything? 16.04.2025 18:32

What happens when we have an event that we never anticipated?

Episode 193 -- Good Stewardship and Prepping Part 2 15.04.2025 32:20

More on being a good steward and what's going on with the garden this spring.

Episode 192 -- Good Stewardship and Prepping Part 1 14.04.2025 25:11

We have access to so much these days that we do think about what would happen if that access went away. There are lots of advantages to being a good steward of our resources and may very well make a fundamental difference in our ability to navigate hard times in the future.

Episode 191 --Sunny With a Chance of Wild and Crazy 11.04.2025 22:54

A friend who has significantly different political opinions from mine made the comment yesterday, "hope everything calms down at some point". What are the chances of that? I don't think they're very good for the foreseeable future.

Episode 190 -- How Hard Do We Really Work? 10.04.2025 24:38

Our ancestors worked way harder than we can even conceive. It's important for us to recognize that and be grateful for it. Century of Progress Quilt Contest Winner

Episode 189 -- The Prepping Continuum Part 2 09.04.2025 27:05

This is the second part of determining where I am in the prepping/homesteading continuum as presented by Grumpy Acres Farm on YouTube.

Episode 188 -- What Can We Learn From Old Books? 08.04.2025 26:36

There is a wealth of free information online from old books that are now in the public domain and digitized. Here is one example: Handy Farm Device s

Episode 187 -- The Prepping Continuum Part 1 05.04.2025 21:50

Prepping is a journey not a destination. Where are you on that journey. Grumpy Acres Farm

Episode 186 -- Why Are Government Preparedness Instructions So Different? 03.04.2025 20:03

Directions on FEMA's website are very different than Sweden's instructions to their citizens. Does this mean we should prepare differently? Handy Farm Devices

Episode 185 -- A Different Kind of Flour 01.04.2025 22:27

Foraging for acorns and making flour.

Episode 184 -- The Promise of Spring 01.04.2025 27:17

Catching up what's happening on the property and enjoying Spring.

Episode 183 -- Comparing Prepping Instructions by Country 28.03.2025 23:41

What does your national government tell you to do to prepare? Here is a comparison of the US, Sweden, and the UK. In Case of Crises or War FEMA UK Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 182 -- Is Prepping a Fad? 27.03.2025 28:19

Do you think prepping is a fade? Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com

Episode 181 -- A Personal SHTF 26.03.2025 22:19

We can all have terrible events in our own lives that affect us personally, but the rest of the world goes on about its way.

Episode 180 -- What's Happening On The Property 25.03.2025 26:14

Updates on what's happening this Spring.

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