The Homestead Connection

Bartering was the original economy until recent generations when the switch and focus turned to the dollar. That said, the understanding of how and what to barter, when to barter, and what safety factors to consider are important skills to possess. Our current economy is under more stress than we have seen in more than a decade. Now is the perfect time to consider alternatives to currency, what re...

VIDEO PODCAST! Come watch on Spotify! Transitioning our chickens over to a winter routine can be time consuming and a lot of work! Kylie, Brenna, and Steph talk about how they winterizing their coops and runs, how they manage keeping their water thawed, and how they modify their feed to keep those chickens laying! They share about how to monitor and assess for frost bite on chickens, how to ventil...

It's time to dive into the important (yet subjective topic) of first aid kits and medications as it relates to preparedness. Join Brenna, Steph, and Kylie as they talk about what is in their first aid kits, how they assess what they need, and what they wish they would have had. This episode is packed full of valuable resources you can reference for later. Did you hear?! We dropped a line of li...

Join us on Spotify for this video podcast ! Kylie & Jordyn sit down and talk about the wonderful, comforting world of fiber arts, crocheting, and chicken-keeping on today's podcast episode. Jordyn from @juneheritage shares with us how her simple pastime of crocheting turned into a passion project "side hustle" that quickly became her full-time career! Jordyn's story is inspir...

It's time to go there. The topic of hygiene when it comes to preparedness is unavoidable but oh so practical! Moli, Steph, Brenna, and Kylie deep dive the cleaning and hygiene products they have in their home/use on the regular, and what they would pare down to in the case of a SHTF situation. Men - fair warning! This podcast might not be the one for you as we touch on period talk and sustainable...

When we started on this podcasting journey back in June, we had no idea how amazing it would actually be. Podcasting with one another, sharing inspiration and education, and connecting with others in the homesteading space has been so fulfilling and truly such a blessing! We are so thankful for YOU and for how podcasting has enriched our lives. Thank you! Announcement: On Friday, the 24th we have...

It's the girls' first Q & A podcast episode and the questions are great! Brenna, Kylie, Moli, and Steph answer some great questions about their homesteads, trial and errors, how they podcast got started, and more! Listen all the way through for some hysterical bonus content. Thank you to today's podcast sponsor, 3:16 Handmade! Ditch the toxic skin care products and take care of you...

It's time to dive into the complicated topic of food security and layers of food preservation! Brenna, Steph, Moli, and Kylie share when they started stocking food, how they store food, different layers and systems they have in place, how to get started and more! Advertise with us! We are ditching traditional podcast advertising for authenticity. We believe in voting with our dollar and so do our...

It is so easy to add more to our homesteads and more to our lives! Saying yes can often feel easier than saying no even if it isn't necessarily the "right" choice. Brittany Frentz is such a wonderful friend of The Homestead Connection and simplifying is a concept that is so near and dear to her life and her heart. On today's episode Brittany shares how she and her husband have simplified their hom...

SURPRISE!!! Our first video podcast is LIVE on Spotify! Cooking from scratch is a great way to stretch your food budget, eliminated unwanted additives to your diet, and make sure you're providing the most nutritious food to your family that you can! In this episode of The Homestead Connection Podcast Moli, Brenna, and Kylie chat about how they started cooking from scratch, some of their favorite w...

Let's deep dive (pun intended) into the topic of practical water preparation within our homes! You don't need to be worried about the world ending to have tools in your home to provide safe drinking water for you family. Brenna, Steph, Moli, and Kylie talk discuss water storage, water filtration, water purification, rainwater collection, canning water, wells, pumps, and more. Follow along with us...

Rachel Hester from Whoopsy Daisy Farm is here to share her rich knowledge of dairy sheep on today's podcast episode! Rachel is a wife and a mother as well as a homesteader! Her and her husband Kyle homestead in Central Kentucky and tripped into sheep during March of 2020 and haven't looked back. Rachel is also a new author of the book The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep published by Sawdust Publish...

The Holidays are sooner than later and its time to start thinking about Christmas gifts! Avoiding the high levels of consumerism and commercialism are becoming more and more popular - especially with the The Homestead Connection Gals! Join them as they talk about different ways to simplify Christmas, make homemade gifts, or being intentional about experiential gifts! Don't forget to vote in th...

It is time to deep dive prepping our homes and increasing our level of sustainability. In this podcast episode, Steph, Brenna, and Kylie discuss alternative forms of cooking and preparing food. The girls discuss cooking over an open flame, the All American Sun Oven (affiliate link below), propane, rocket ovens, and more. It can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to focus our attention...

Knowing how to start prepping your home or when to start prepping your home can be an overwhelming thing to tackle. Join Kylie, Brenna, and special guest Allison from @thispreparedlife on Instagram as they discuss practical ways to start prepping and organizing your home for emergency situations. They discuss various layers to prepping and self-sufficient living, water storage, communication, firs...

Bread baking! Sourdough starters, sourdough baking, yeast baking, gluten-free baking, bread machines - you name it, the girls discuss it. No really... Kylie, Moli, Steph and Brenna even talk about the Roman Empire and some conspiracy jokes along the way. Grab a new cup of coffee or reheat your coffee from earlier and listen and laugh with the girls as they start to focus their attention from outsi...

Homesteading aside, many people are looking for ways to cut monthly costs, become a little less dependent on the grocery stores, and feel a little more self-sufficient. Today's podcast episode is an overview of what is to come - a miniseries deep diving layers and ways to improve your family's level of self-sustainability. The topics of sustainable gardening, layers of food storage/securit...

Cold and flu season is right around the corner. Focusing on foundational building blocks to create and fortify our natural immune system is so important right now ! Kylie and Brenna discuss lacto-fermentation, whole food supplements, healthy eating, supplements to keep in your cupboard that really pack a punch, and simple remedies that can be made at home like elderberry syrup, fire cider, ferment...

Deer hunting season is right around the corner which means preparing and preserving all that venison and wild game is also right around the corner! Steph and Moli discuss field dressing and breaking down their deer along with how they pressure can venison, freeze venison, and dehydrate their venison into jerky. The girls share tips and tricks for taking care of the deer before it hits the freezer...

There is a lot to learn about and know when it comes to hunting public land vs hunting private land... there is just a lot to know about hunting in general! Moli, Steph, and Brenna cover a myriad of hunting topics on the podcast today that is sure to set a fire inside to get out and hunt! Join the conversation over on The Connection Place as we focus our discussion around all things hunting! It is...

Hunting season is right around the corner and believe it or not, hunting has become more and more of an integral part of the homesteading lifestyle! Hunting embraces a traditional way of life - we are not only hunting to nourish our families but to aid in the conservation of the animals! In today's podcast episode, Moli and Steph sit down with their husbands and chat all about bow hunting and gun...

Garlic is all over social media this time of year - including ours! Kylie & Moli discuss all things garlic in today's podcast episode. When to plant, what varieties to plant, garlic scapes, harvesting, curing, and more! They talk about what they're doing with their garlic harvest this year and how they're prepping for next years' crop even now! Of course there are laughs along...

All the girls are on together! It is the perfect time to hear an update on how their homesteads are faring this summer - highs, lows, funny stories, and everything in between. Breanna, Moli, Steph, Kylie, and LeeAnn recap how their gardens, chickens, goats, summer harvests, and meat birds are doing plus more. They would love to hear about YOUR gardens, chickens, harvests, and more over at their ho...

The only words to describe this episode are hysterical and informational. Kylie, Steph, and Brenna discuss their experiences with various preservation methods and share information, tips, and laughs along the way. Freezing, water bath canning, pressure canning, dehydrating, freeze drying, mylar bagging, prepping, abundant harvests and more are all chatted about on this episode. We would love to he...

The discussion of where our meat comes from and how it is raised has become more and more of a mainstream conversation just like raising chicken for meat has become more commonplace among homesteaders. Sara, LeeAnn, and Kylie dive into their experience raising chicken for meat on their properties in this podcast episode! They discuss how and why they got started raising meat birds, what their set-...