The Happy Hippy Homestead Podcast

Have you heard of handmade holidays? I plan on doing handmade holidays this year. I have been making presents since like March (I know that's a long time). You still have time to make some homemade gifts for your loved ones. Check out this episode for some ideas.

Today we're diving into joy. What is it? How do you have more of it? Do you need it? Check out this episode to learn more. 

This episode is all about the meaning of Veterans Day from my perspective. Get out there and thank a veteran if you can. Even if it’s someone you don’t know.

Today is all about sourdough. How to make the starter, what to do with the discard from your starter, and feeding your sourdough starter.

Ever wonder what seitan, tofu, tempeh, or nutritional yeast really are? This episode we dive into "weird" things that vegans, vegetarians, or plant based people might eat. We talk about what those items are and what you could maybe do with them. 

What kind of morning and evening routine do you currently have? Do you give yourself time to set yourself up for success? Just 10 minutes a day can make a difference. Everything from journaling, meditation, moving your body, reading, whatever it is for you it can make a difference. You have the power to change your routines and make a difference in your life.

Kratkey hydroponics is a way to grow food inside with the roots growing in water and nutrients instead of dirt. I grow mine inside of half gallon mason jars and quart jars. Checkout this episode to learn more about it. Fertilizer blend from Amazon: MASTERBLEND 4-18-38 Complete... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072F2BL9D?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

There are so many ways to grow food year round. Everything from investing in big infrastructure like greenhouses and high tunnels to using a bed sheet for season extension. You can also grow inside with hydroponics or aquaponics or just in the dirt inside. Listen to this episode to learn more about growing food in the winter.

How much do you consume? Not just in terms of physical items but also intangibles like social media content. What are you creating in your life? Are you creating physical items, content, and the life of your dreams? Do you find yourself consuming the second you wake up in the morning? Switch to a creation mindset instead. You have the power to create the life you’ve always wanted.

Do you have long term food storage? Learn more about how to store food longer term. What you should be storing and the proper way to store it. 

There is a difference between being frugal and cheap. Today we'll go into that as well as some of the ways that you can live more frugally. Ways that you can save some money so you have more money available to spend it on the things that really matter to you. 

Have you every considered baking your own bread? It’s not as hard as you might think! Today we’ll talk about some of the equipment you may or may not need, the difference between sourdough bread and other types of bread, and reasons why you should bake your own bread. Easy bread recipe from Melissa K Norris: https://melissaknorris.com/pioneering-today-bake-your-own-bread-no-kneading/

Learn today all the different ways you can preserve your garden harvest! Some of the ways include canning, dehydrating, curing, freeze drying, freezing, refrigeration, drying, preserving in olive oil, and fermenting. Want to know a little more check out this episode.

Today we’ll cover some fun things you may not know about plants. We’ll talk a little bit about indoor and outdoor plants. Some propagation tips and some plants that are safe around cats.

Do you love yourself? Like actually love yourself? And no we’re not talking about narcissistic behaviors. You deserve to be loved not just by other people but by you! Today we’re talking about how you can start loving yourself if you don’t already and what that can look like.

Today is all about pressure canning! Think low acid foods here. Most of your veggies like corn, beans, and peas, stocks, stews, chilis, and meat. Pressure canning is safe to do inside. Check out this episode to learn more about the potential cost, the benefits, and what you cannot pressure can.

Today is a different style episode. It’s solely solutions based. A bunch of ways you can reduce waste in your household. There’s so many different ways can reduce waste and this is only a small list so if it inspires you please feel free to share some of your ideas on our social media pages. Enjoy!

Do you know what homesteading is? Today we'll cover what homesteading is, some different types of homesteads that you can have, and how you can make a profit from your homestead if that's something that you're interested in. You can have a homestead no matter where you live.  Link to the episode on self sufficiency: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/iOPJsjPFZtb

Today is all about how important moving your body is. It doesn't matter what kind of job you do or don't have, your body size, shape, or your age. Your body was meant to move. We go over all the different ways you can move your body and most of them do not require an expensive gym membership. There are so many free resources out there and ways to move your body that require minimal equipment that...

Grey water is relatively clean waste water that can be reused to do things like irrigate gardens and flush toilets. This grey water can come from showers, baths, sinks, dish washers, and washing machines. You can retrofit homes to utilize grey water or use some simple methods like 5 gallon buckets. Using our grey water reduces the load on the sewage system, is better for the environment, and can s...

Have you ever dreamed of having a pantry full of home canned foods? But you don't know where or how to start? This episode we'll talk about the basics of water bath canning, what you can process in a water bath canner (high acid foods), and how you can get stated for under $50. It is easy to do and can be addictive once you get the hang of it. I love canning from a preparedness standpoint, reducin...

Have you ever heard of the law of attraction? Did you know that the universe is abundant? Playing the game doesn't have to be hard, it can be totally fun. Join us today while we talk about how you can attract more into your life and avoid attracting the things you don't want into your life. You deserve more abundance and joy in your life and using the law of attraction and manifesting is a great w...

Today is more permaculture! We'll be discussing the 6 zones of permaculture. I have some links below: Permaculture 101 - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/xPh2ViUmHtb Permaculture 8 forms of capital - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/qJe9oSXmHtb Permaculture 3 ethics - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9e8QFYVmHtb Paul Wheaton - https://paulwheaton.com/

Today is all about meditation. What it is and the many ways you can meditate. We’ll also go over why you should mediate and free apps you can use.

Today we’ll go over how to start your seeds and some common questions you may have. Starting seeds doesn't have to be hard or complicated. It may be an initial upfront cost, but will save you money in the long run. Find my favorite seed company and grow lights below.  Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is an amazing seed company. They have a great website catalog, but they also have a free catalog yo...