Our Kind of Homesteading

Awwww, Spring! The season we all think about fresh starts, growth and (unfortunately) cleaning. ;) But what does Spring on the Homestead entail?? In a very simple term, MORE!!! ;) More work, more preparedness, more cleaning (OMG, the cleaning is never-ending!) and more growth! In today's episode, we chat about how we do Spring on the Homestead, with plenty of laughs for all! Want DAILY pics, video...

What are your homestead goals?? We've all got em'! In this fun episode we chat about our goals on our homesteads from : Duck ponds Extending chicken coops Root cellars More animals (obviously!!) And more! Want DAILY pics, videos, and moments of our hilariously chaotic lives?? Of course you do!! Follow us on our social media platforms! Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/ourkindofhomesteading/ AN...

Like anything in life, there are logistics to homesteading! :) For instance, How many chickens per person do you need for your family? How much garden space per person should you plan for? How much of each veggie should you plant for your family? What dairy animal is the right one for you and your family? And more, (like tips to avoiding shitty neighbors!) including plenty of laughs and chatting a...

Love a great Mean Girls reference!! ;) And combining Mean Girls with being vegan?!?!…..GOLD!!!! One of our listeners, Hannah Jackson @nooches1 reached out to us last week and suggested we talk about: Why we are vegan and how that lifestyle incorporates with our homesteading. Thanks again Hannah!! Happy to chat about something we are so passionate about! :) Be sure to check out Hannah’s Instagram @...

Homesteading is kinda the perfect segue into homeschooling (if you’ve got kiddos) and so in today’s episode, we discuss: * taking learning to the farm * the differences in approach * and a one size does not fit all mentality We’ve been at this homeschooling thing for over 10 years (Cheri has 1 kiddo already graduated and her second kiddo graduates this May!!) and we are VERY passionate about the w...

We love zucchini! It’s definitely one of our garden favs! In this episode, we chat about all the info, tips and tricks to planting and growing this versatile veggie! And, of course, you can look forward to plenty of laughs!!!…..and with zucchini as the topic coupled with our humor, you can guess the reasons we are literally laugh-crying!!!! ;) Want DAILY pics, videos, and moments of our hilariousl...

With homesteading, ya gotta have hacks! :) One of our original episodes (#8 I believe) was all about Homestead Hacks, but since that was quite a while ago, we thought….The more hacks the better! In todays episode, we chat about: Chicken Hacks~ * How to Keep your chicken eggs fresh * Quick fix to help with lice & mites * What to do with your wood stove ashes * What to do with your chicken manur...

Foraging for the spring??? Already? And what to even forage??? When we first started this homestead journey, we were pretty freakin CLUELESS about the indigenous weeds that grew on our property and all the amazingness they possessed!! We learned though and we are so grateful for the knowledge!! In this episode, we break it all down for you and spread the knowledge!! Why forage “Weeds” Which weeds...

Hey Hey!!! We’re on YouTube!!! 🎉 We are so excited and so thankful to Shauna’s husband, Honest, for all of his amazing production skills!! We definitely wouldn’t be on YouTube without him. 😜 Today we chat about All the Little Things!!! There’s a ton to homesteading and we often forget about all those little things. Plus we are answering a few questions asked by some fantastic listeners! * What b...

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Tomatoes…… Usually the superstar of every garden or at least hopeful superstar ;) While very popular, tomatoes can sometimes be tricky to grow. ;) So today we are going over EVERYTHING tomato gardening! With plenty of tips & tricks, hopefully your tomato plants can get started off right and keep on producing! Make sure to listen throughout the episode for my fav segment….Shauna’s Forgetful Wor...

Can you guess which animal is afflicted by this oddly named ailment?? Hint: They have feathers!! You guessed it!....CHICKENS!! (Side note: Ducks can also be affected by this malady) Listen to the episode to find out all the interesting deets regarding bumble foot!! (Can't get over that name) ;) And, purely for funnsies, we're adding in a new segment to our episodes.....(albeit, a very short segmen...

Over here in Northern Cali, we're knee deep in our winter still......mud, rain, ummm mud, some snow, cold temps, and did I say mud?? ;) With all this chilly & wet weather, it's hard to think SPRING and what spring means.....having our beautiful, full gardens again!! But, even though it may seem like it, Spring is not too far away!! And we need to get our butts in gear to get our gardens Spring...

We're over-achievers when it comes to creating Christmas magic for our kiddos. (We blame our mother). And we do SO MUCH all month of December.... the planning beforehand, not to mention Christmas Eve night and going to bed at 3:30am.......that by the time Christmas day has come and gone, we're freakin exhausted!! Exhaustion and homesteading don't really go too well together. ;) Today we laugh our...

Winter is upon us! (At least it is for us here in Northern Cali) ;) The temps start dropping, it's pouring rain some days, and maybe even snowing!......Are your critters warm? To start us off, here's a hint for the Unusual Animal of The Week... Fly's rarely land on these guys (yes, I mean the buzzing, really annoying type) because of their curious pigmentation/coloring. What a hint!! In today's ep...

Have you been thinking about adding goats or sheep to your homestead?? This is the episode for you!! Hint for Our Unusual Animal of the Week!!….. * It’s in the Title. The question is, which one and what breed?!?! Today we chat about cons and pros of goats and sheep, how they are similar and what sets them apart. We’re goat people, so we are obviously biased, but we have owned sheep and have opinio...

It's WINTER! Are your chickens egg production decreasing? Have your dairy animals stopped producing as much milk? Listen to this episode to learn the reasons why plus how to solve them! We also chat about other winter mishaps and how you can be prepared to solve the problems that are bound to happen on your homestead. Want DAILY pics, videos, and moments of our hilariously chaotic lives?? Of cours...

Unusual Animal of The Week..... *British Blue Cow* ~ This cow has double muscling, kinda looks like a cow on steroids. ;) ~ They are very docile and sweet, considered gentle giants. On with the show! Today we chat about what we would have done differently on our properties, in hindsight, to allow more functionality, room for growth and hopefully less money spent in the long term. ; This is our lis...

What the heck is forest gardening?? Today, we chat about all things forest gardening and break down all the info for you! What Forest gardening means Tips for this unique form of gardening How To’s Make it Your Own And more! And, of course, you can count on our customary unedited laughs and craziness! ;) Lwt us know if you’ve thought about forest gardening! Happy Homesteading! This podcast uses th...

Shit happens, am I right? Especially in a homestead environment, shit is gonna happen a lot more frequently..... And I don't mean the literal shit that your animals so graciously leave all over your land. ;) I'm talkin' random accidents that result in injury. Before we get into the fun stuff, Our Unusual Animal of The Week!! Here's your hint: These animals can fill in for THREE different functions...

CHICKENS!!!!!!!!!!!……they’re not all made equal. ;) You’re at the feed store, notice the adorable peeping chicks and think to yourself, “It’s a chicken, I’ll just grab a few….they’re all the same anyways, right??” No, my friend, nooooo! Put the baby chick down!! First, listen to our podcast, and maybe inquire on good ole’ Google……and THEN decide which type of chicken breed is right for your homest...

This episode was crazy fun, unapologetically full of laughs and unedited (slightly swear-y) humor!! Make sure you're listening without the kiddos or with earbuds. ;) Swearing is kinda our super-power. ;) Fun Fact: people who swear are more trustworthy and honest!! Maybe a blanket statement, but I like it. :) Depending on the generation, and how closely your parents wanted to conform with society,...

Ahhhh...... Doesn't it feel great when you can complete a project around your homestead all on your own?!?! First off, your hint for The Unusual Animal of The Week!! It's a type of bug who is considered "pest" control....and the pest it controls is the most annoying of all. Listen to find out!! :) We are always so grateful to our husbands and the rest of our families for helping out as much as the...

Homesteading always seems to throw fast balls our way, but in the winter months, when we have less light hours and inclement weather, it can seem exceedingly challenging! ;) Since winter is almost upon us (here in Northern Cali we've already had several rain storms!), we thought it was the perfect time to chat about how to best take advantage of these winter months. Fist off, The Unusual Animal of...

Your kids extra-curricular activities can sometimes seem like they're running your life. ;) In this bonus episode we chat about parent life and how to balance the crazy yet keep you and your kids happy. Hint: Learn from your mistakes people, move forward and apply your new-found knowledge. :) Per the norm, and full disclosure, we swear a ton. ;) So be sure to listen without the kiddos around or wi...