Everyday Homesteading

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about storing compost for long-term so it doesn’t leech nutrients. If you don’t have a large shed or barn to store your compost, these are our tips. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

It's been a while since we've been here for our Pantry Chat, especially the Q&A sessions. Carolyn is two months postpartum and little Nathaniel is a champ of a baby.

Come join us as we sit in the sunny pasture and get back into the groove of the Pantry Chat podcast. (If you'd like to listen to the podcast, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-q-and-a-were-back/

Get your In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
15:09 - Comfrey Salve with Arnica
16:16 - Advantages of Canning over Freezing
18:25 - Salt for Fermenting
20:40 - DIY Hoop House and Snow Load

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about using a comfrey compress for healing broken bones. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/bone-healing-comfrey-compress/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about restoring the soil and getting rid of chemicals from fields that have previously been sprayed. How long will it take, can you use the ground in the meantime, and our recommendations for the next steps in improving and restoring the soil. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-test-soil-ph/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about the differences in raw milk products, what they’re called and the difference in terminology between homemade dairy products and store-bought. 

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Join me in this Pantry Chat episode with Patrick Roherman from  @MTknives as we discuss all things sharp.

For more information, check out the blog post that accompanies this video: https://homesteadingfamily.com/knife-sharpening-basics/

Check out Patrick's Knife Sharpening class inside the School of Traditional Skills here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
9:35 - About Patrick
13:08 - Why Sharp Knives are Important
17:24 - The Safety of a Sharp Knife
20:53 - How to Get Started
23:53 - Inspecting Knives
25:55 - Rusty Knives
27:27 - Sharpening Methods
32:23 - Sharpening Stones
36:29 - Correct Direction (Pushing or Pulling)

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is all about how to keep cats and other pests out of the garden. Though we haven’t perfected this, here are some of our tips.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-garden-planning/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about the pros and cons of adding blood to your compost piles. For many people who butcher their own meat, this is often something we need to dispose of. But what if this blood could be put to better use than simply dumped out? Learn our tips on composting blood in this podcast short.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/can-you-compost-meat/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about four different methods for starting an early spring garden. Including which crops work best when planted in the early spring, when you can plant (depending on your weather), and more.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Learn about foraging for wild edibles with expert Lisa Rose, author of Urban Foraging. 

For links and more information, visit the blog post that accompanies this interview here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/urban-foraging/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo 

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!  
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! 

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT
- Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT
- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT
- Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT
- Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT

#urbanforaging #foraging

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about warming up your garden soil so you can get crops in the ground sooner!

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short talks about WHEN you can begin planting out in the garden! We discuss what friable soil means and what happens if you start gardening too soon.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short talks all about early spring gardening! This isn’t a technical time on the calendar but more regarding your last frost date. It’s when your ground begins to be workable, and you’re no longer dealing with hard freezes but rather light frosts. 

So what can be done in the garden in early spring? Plenty!

Grab yourself a Clyde's Garden Planner and use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for 10% off your purchase: https://homesteadingfamily.com/ClydesYT

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/early-spring-gardening-tips/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

If you're looking to implement permaculture design on your homestead or even on a suburban lot, you're in the right place. Join me as I discuss permaculture design, along with the most common mistakes to avoid, with Nicholas Burtner from  @schoolofpermaculture .

For more tips, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/permaculture-design-mistakes-to-avoid/

- Take Nicholas' course Homestead Planning and Design at the School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n
- Find Nicholas at The School of Permaculture: https://schoolofpermaculture.com/
- Check out the book, Small-Scale Grain Raising: https://homesteadingfamily.com/small-scale-grain-raising-book

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Learn to use permaculture methods in your garden! If your garden is too far from your house, it can be easy to neglect it, causing crop loss.

For more information on basic permaculture methods, visit this post about organizing your property's permaculture zones on the Homesteading Family website. 

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Do you think gardening in winter just isn't possible in your area because it's too cold with too much snow? Watch this video with Rick Stone from ourstoneyacres who lives above 4,000 feet in Utah to learn how he grows and harvests fresh produce from his garden (on just a quarter-acre lot in the suburbs) all year long.

For more details and links to where you can find Rick and his free online classes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/gardening-in-winter-cold-weather-growing-methods/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT
- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

What's the best watering system for the vegetable garden? It depends! And our answer may surprise you.

For more information on our watering systems, visit this blog post on watering strategies in the garden on the Homesteading Family website. 

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Just like we prepare for many other things around the homestead, preparing for a new baby is no different. It takes forethought and planning to help with the smooth transition when adding a new family member.

Not only that, but it's important to have plans in place to allow both mom and baby the appropriate and healthy amount of time to recuperate and recover after delivery.

For more links and additional information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preparing-for-a-new-baby-on-the-homestead/

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
15:07 - Chicken Feet in Broth
18:46 - DIY Compost
23:12 - Prepping for Baby

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! 
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT
- Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

You have to make a plan to build up and maintain your soil. It's a bit like a bank account where the plants deduct from the soil health and we have to continually deposit health back into the soil. 

We're big proponents of the no-till garden method and practice these methods for the best soil health as possible. 

For more information check out these blog posts:

• Super-Charging Your Soil
• DIY Compost
• When & How Often to Turn Compost
• Compost Troubleshooting (FAQs)

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Today's Pantry Chat we're chatting with Mary from  @MarysNest about learning lessons from those who went through the Great Depression, how these lessons are still applicable today, and tips for implementing more traditional skills into our every day life.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/cooking-from-home-when-times-get-hard/

Be sure to check out Mary's Nest on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MarysNest/featured

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is talking all about planning out your garden and knowing where to plant specific crops before it's time to plant. There's a big difference, in our house, between the main crop garden and the kitchen garden. We encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to growing food and making it easily accessible for your everyday needs.

For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/permaculture-zones/

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We're all ready for the gardening season to come, but there are a few things we need to prepare for first! Such as ordering your seeds! If you haven't already ordered your seeds, we highly encourage you to do so soon. But how do you read those seed packets when it comes time to start your seeds indoors or plant them in the garden?

That's what we're discussing today on this episode of the Pantry Chat. For more information and any links mentioned in this video, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-read-seed-packets/

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n
- In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt
- Clyde's Garden Planner (use code "homesteadingfamily.com" for 10% off at checkout): https://homesteadingfamily.com/clydes-garden-planner
- Choosing Your Garden Seeds: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-vegetable-garden-seeds/
- When to Start Seeds Indoors: https://homesteadingfamily.com/when-to-start-seeds-indoors/
- How to Start Seeds Indoors: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-start-seeds-indoors/
- Troubleshooting Your Seed Starting Problems: https://homesteadingfamily.com/seed-starting-problems-how-to-fix-them/
- How to Transplant Plants into the Garden: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-plant-tomato-plants/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
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Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 

Today’s podcast short is answering the question of when you should plant your garden. Well, it depends! You first need to know and understand your first and last frost dates, then take into consideration your harvest dates. For more information, links mentioned, and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/planning-your-garden-planting-dates-and-harvest-schedule

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Meal planning is a great way to make better choices with your grocery budget, but it's not necessarily something we all look forward to or make time to do. So how can we eat healthy while on a budget? Join me and Tiffany from Don't Waste the Crumbs as we share our tips.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/eating-well-on-a-budget/

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 Chit Chat
3:57 Real food vs. Fake food
10:15 Meal planning
17:52 Budget
22:02 Planning Snacks
29:50 How to Budget
35:05 Using Coupons
39:25 Grocery Budget Bootcamp

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- Grocery Budget Bootcamp: https://grocerybudgetbootcamp.com/
- Don't Waste The Crumbs: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re discussing the importance of homestead planning in the new year, along with our weekly chit-chat and answering your questions!

For more information, to listen to the podcast, or for links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-1-7-2023

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
5:15 - Joel Salatin
5:44 - Modern Homesteading Conference
9:15 - Everything Worth Preserving
10:30 - In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine
16:15 - Cider Bottles
21:45 - Dehydrating vs Freeze Drying
22:00 - Growing Mushrooms
25:58 - Congestion Remedy

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Links Mentioned:

- Joel Salatin, The Lunatic Farmer: https://www.thelunaticfarmer.com/
- The Modern Homestead Conference: https://modernhomesteading.com/
- Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying: https://homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-dried-vs-dehydrated-foods/
- Congestion Remedy: https://youtu.be/8qgFQ9s_YAs

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Shop This Video:

- Everything Worth Preserving book by Melissa K. Norris: https://melissaknorris.com/book/everything-worth-preserving/
- In the Homestead Kitchen Digital Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/silver-membership-ad
- Cider Bottles (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Bottles-Airtight-Brewing-Kombucha-Beverages/dp/B094HTD1R9
- Tradd Cotter, Mushroom Mountain: https://mushroommountain.com/tradd-cotter/

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A sim

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

It's that time of year again when we're sitting down and evaluating the year. What went right, what went wrong, and how are we adjusting and moving forward in 2023?

For more info, visit the blog post: https://homesteadingfamily.com/2022-homesteading-familys-year-in-review

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

What is the deep litter method when it comes to raising backyard chickens? It's a way to keep healthy, happy chickens in a stink-free coop (no ammonia smell) by piling up shavings into a deep bed on the floor. If you use this method, the deep bedding also creates garden-ready compost simultaneously.

Join me with Harvey Ussery as we discuss everything you need to know about getting started and maintaining the deep litter method in your chicken coop.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/deep-litter-method

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SHOP THIS VIDEO:

- The Small Scale Poultry Flock Book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/small-scale-poultry-flock-book
- Join School of Traditional Skills to get access to Harvey's class, "Backyard, Egg-Laying Chickens": https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

A lot of people are looking to start homesteading in some way right now, whether that's starting a garden, raising animals for meat or maybe backyard egg-laying chickens, or even just starting to cook more from scratch. If that's you, then watch today's Pantry Chat with Jessica Sowards from  @RootsandRefugeFarm   all about getting started with homesteading.

For all the links and more info, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-homesteader-with-jessica-sowards

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- Roots and Refuge website: https://rootsandrefuge.com/
- The First Time Homesteader book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/first-time-homesteader-book

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

This time of year can conjure up stressful feelings for many, so how can we all enjoy stress-free holidays? Here are some of our tried and true tips to help...

Check out the blog post for more easy, inexpensive and DIY gift ideas: https://homesteadingfamily.com/enjoying-stress-free-holidays

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
7:55 - Keeping the Holiday's Sane

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Have you ever wondered if you could butcher meat? You might be surprised! In this episode of the Pantry Chat, we're discussing the best methods for getting started and some of our tips from our years of experience.

For more info and links, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/tips-for-butchering-meat

Time Stamps
0:00 - Chit Chat
11:07 - Preserving With Paraffin Wax
14:30 - Butchering Animals

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- School of Traditional Skills: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n
- School of Traditional Skills email list (scroll to bottom of the page): https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n
- Free Canning Series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Homesteading while pregnant isn’t always easy. Though I’ve had several children, this latest pregnancy has been the hardest by far, and I’ve had to learn some new ways of coping with the day-to-day while also looking after my own health.

Join me for today's Pantry Chat with Lacie Dickson from @The Fit Farmer - Mike Dickson as we discuss the changes we're making on the homestead while pregnant.

For more information and links to other posts, visit the blog here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homesteading-while-pregnant

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Welcome to this week's episode of the Pantry Chat! This week we're talking all things beekeeping and what you should consider before getting started with bees.

We have expert beekeeper Kaylee Richardson from  @The Honeystead with us to share her wisdom on raising and keeping bees for honey.

For more information on this topic, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/keeping-bees

Keeping Bees With a Smile Book: https://homesteadingfamily.com/keeping-bees-with-a-smile

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Well, we're not in the pantry this week, but we're still here to answer your questions! We've taken to the comments section on our past YouTube videos to answer your questions!

For more information and links, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pantry-chat-q-a-11-2-2022

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
10:00 - Composting Meat
11:42 - Water Glassing Eggs
13:57 - Using Hay for Mulch
17:19 - Storing Lard
20:22 - Homemade Ghee
21:51 - Dairy Cow Breed
23:18 - Bone & Blood Meal
26:47 - Fermented Limes
29:00 - Storing Animal Feed
31:00 - Rendering Year-Old Pig Fat

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Putting your garden to bed for the winter is very valuable. It can save you time, energy, and equipment come spring. If you prepare your garden properly in the fall, you can jump right into planting season come spring.

For all our winter garden prep tips, read the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/12-things-you-must-do-to-prep-the-garden-for-winter

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LINKS MENTIONED:

- In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt

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TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
11:15 - Dunking Temperature of Chickens
14:20 - Preparing the Garden for Winter

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

With winter coming, it's time to get the homestead ready! In today's episode of the Pantry Chat, we're talking about the main areas of the homestead that need some attention.

To read more, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preparing-the-homestead-for-winter

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LINKS MENTIONED:

In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt
Master Bread Baking Class: https://homesteadingfamily.com/AHBb
School of Traditional Skills email list: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_Member_n

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

When the world seems unstable, it’s time to take stock of your food supply. That way, no matter what’s going on, you know you can always feed your family a good quality meal. Here are the seven pantry staples I always have on hand.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/7-pantry-staples-to-always-have/

Grab your copy of In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt

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TIME STAMPS

0:00 - Chit Chat
10:00 - Animal heads and feet for broth.
14:12 - Main Topic: Stocking the Pantry

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Join us for today's episode of the Pantry Chat! We're both back in the Harvest Kitchen and today we're talking about our tips for a busy harvest season and big preservation days!

For more tips and links mentioned in this Pantry Chat, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/tips-for-a-busy-preservation-day

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LINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

- In the Homestead Kitchen Membership - If you want to be notified when our membership opens, sign up to our list to be the first to know: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/hkm-waitlist
- FREE Live Canning Webinar Training: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/apc-100622
- Intro into Canning: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preservation-101-intro-to-canning/
- Clyde's Garden Planner: https://homesteadingfamily.com/ClydesYT

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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
14:15 - Handling the Harvest
14:98 - Do a little at a time
16:22 - Plan Big Harvest Days - Prep Day Before
20:27 - Use Help
23:30 - Use ALL Your Systems
24:17 - Use Your Tools
26:22 - Use ALL Methods of Preservation
28:04 - Clean Before/After   

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re catching up with everything happening with us here on the homestead and answering some of your questions.

If you'd like to join us for our soap making challenge inside the Homestead Kitchen Membership, click here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/the-homestead-kitchen-membership-evrgrn

And if you'd like to join Carolyn LIVE for her Abundant Pantry Canning webinar, you can sign up here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/apc-signup-yt

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Time Stamps
0:00 – Chit Chat
22:55 – Dream Cheese
24:24 – Farm Watering System
25:50 – Preserving Herbs in Salt and Sugar
27:23 – Preserving Dairy Masterclass
28:58 – Freeze Dryer Review
32:32 – Raw Milk

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Welcome to another episode of the Pantry Chat. This week we’re catching up with everything happening with us here on the homestead and answering some of your questions.

If you'd like to join us for our soap making challenge inside the Homestead Kitchen Membership, click here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt

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Time Stamps
0:00 – Chit Chat
22:55 – Dream Cheese
24:24 – Farm Watering System
25:50 – Preserving Herbs in Salt and Sugar
27:23 – Preserving Dairy Masterclass
28:58 – Freeze Dryer Review
32:32 – Raw Milk

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

This week on The Pantry Chat: Food for Thought, we will be talking about vacations and how to plan them in to the homesteading life. It can be a challenge and we will share some of our experiences and key tips to help you make sure you are getting some much needed, and deserved, RnR!

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Come learn about the Traditional Skills Summit and the instructors that are included in the free online summit, as well as the School of Traditional Skills.

Sign up for the FREE online summit (September 12-15, 2022) here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF

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LINKS MENTIONED:
- Stock up on Feed for Winter: https://homesteadingfamily.com/stock-your-barn-for-winter/
- What to do With Raw Milk: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/
- Traditional Skills Summit: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
7:10 - Question of the Day
13:36 - Traditional Skills Summit

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We're so excited to have Carolyn back with us for this week's episode of the Pantry Chat. Today we're answering YOUR questions!

TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - chit chat
5:38 - Traditional Skills Summit
7:08 - canned chicken or beef stew
8:16 - sheepshaw & chickshaw
10:12 - watering system
11:15 - getting water to animals
11:55 - homesteading while pregnant & sick
16:50 - staying healthy while traveling
21:00 - homesteading men and beards
23:22 - DIY cobbler mix
23:55 - keeping mice & mold out of the root cellar

LINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Traditional Skills Summit: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF
How to Can Beef: https://homesteadingfamily.com/step-by-step-tutorial-for-canning-meat-raw-pack-method/
How to Can Chicken: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pressure-canning-raw-chicken/
What I Learned from Joel Salatin & Justin Rhodes: https://homesteadingfamily.com/good-enough-is-perfect
Redmond Real Salt Electrolytes: https://homesteadingfamily.com/redmond-real-salt-b
DIY Cobbler Mix: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-cobbler-recipe/

MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Traditional Skills Summit - 12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF

Learn from Doc Jones of Homegrown Herbalist how to incorporate herbal medicine with your animal care. Great for use on pets and livestock for a natural approach to animal husbandry.

For more information, links and show notes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/using-medicinal-herbs-on-farm-animals

Check out Doc Jones on...
- HomeGrown Herbalist online School of Botanical Medicine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homegrown-herbalist-class
-  @HomeGrown Herbalist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homegrownherbalist
- Website (HomeGrown Herbalist): https://homegrownherbalist.net/

MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF

Learning how to use herb medicine safely at home seems daunting. But it really shouldn't be! Learn to use herbs with confidence from Doc Jones of Home Grown Herbalist.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-use-herb-medicine-safely-at-home

Check out Doc Jones on...
- HomeGrown Herbalist online School of Botanical Medicine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homegrown-herbalist-class
-  @HomeGrown Herbalist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homegrownherbalist
- Website (HomeGrown Herbalist): https://homegrownherbalist.net/

MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! 
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

We've got TWO big announcements in this week's episode of the Pantry Chat, including why Carolyn isn't joining me today!

Grab your FREE seat for the Traditional Skills Summit: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

There are a lot of rumblings about food shortages and supply chain issues that will continue over the next year and beyond. If you've been to the grocery store lately, you're already seeing inflation as prices have increased.

So what can we do to help prepare ourselves for the uncertain future?

Check out the blog post for more information and links, or check below: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preparing-for-inflation-and-food-shortages

LINKS MENTIONED:

- Easiest Way to Grow Lettuce & Greens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-grow-lettuce-the-easy-way
- Justin Rhodes Podcast: https://homesteadingfamily.com/creating-resiliency-with-justin-rhodes
- God's Good Table event with Maureen Diaz at Polyface Farm Aug 12-13, 2022: https://www.godsgoodtable.com/
- Dream Cheese Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-soft-cheese/
- Raising Egg-Laying Chickens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/raising-backyard-egg-laying-chickens/
- Raising Meat Chickens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-raising-meat-chickens/
- How to Build Up Your Food Supply: https://homesteadingfamily.com/building-up-your-long-term-food-storage-supply/
- 7 Pantry Staples to Always Have on Hand: https://homesteadingfamily.com/7-pantry-staples-to-always-have/
- How to Store Bulk Food: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-we-use-food-storage-barrels/

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Chit Chat
9:50 - Washing Cheese Cloth
11:30 - Starting a Homestead at 50
15:08 - Prepping for Inflation & Food Shortages

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Learn about the basics of sewing from Bernadette Banner and why this historic skill set is one everyone should have a basic knowledge of.

For more information on the importance of sewing, or to listen to the podcast, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-basics-of-sewing-with-bernadette-banner

Where to Find Bernadette:
- Watch her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHtaUm-FjUps090S7crO4Q
- Buy her book, Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes:
- Visit her website: https://bernadettebanner.co.uk/
- Follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bernadettebanner

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Join us for today's Pantry Chat on this sunny summer day in North Idaho as we answer YOUR questions!

Grab your copy of In the Homestead Kitchen magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt

Any links mentioned in this video are listed below, as well as the topics, so feel free to jump forward to those that interest you most...

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
10:45 - Carbon & Weeds in Compost
13:38 - Storing Dehydrated Food
15:40 - Business Masterclass
18:05 - Raising What You Eat
22:30 - Canning Meat

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

- In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine subscription: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt
- Video with Justin Rhodes: https://homesteadingfamily.com/creating-resiliency-with-justin-rhodes
- Pantry Chat with Farmstead Meatsmith: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-cure-bacon
- Composting with Josh's EASY Method: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way
- Sign up for Carolyn's Canning Masterclass: https://homesteadingfamily.com/APC
- Sign up for the Homesteading Family membership: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/hkm-waitlist
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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

I'm so excited to have Becky from  @Acre Homestead on the Pantry Chat today as we talk about making freezer meals!

You all know I love having meals ready to eat for those busy days when you just can't get a homemade dinner on the table.

For some of Becky's recipes and even more tips and tricks, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-freezer-meal-cooking-tips

Where to Find Becky:
- YouTube: http://youtube.com/AcreHomestead
- Scratch Pantry: https://scratchpantry.com
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/AcreHomestead
- Sign up for her newsletter: https://scratchpantry.com/newsletter 

Becky's Recipes:
- Stuffed Bell Peppers: https://scratchpantry.com/recipes/2021/5/sausage-stuffed-sweet-peppers?rq=peppers
- Breakfast Freezer Meals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W9JQ0uRW5Y
- Watch Becky make a year's worth of pasta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRFjwGV9O7U&t=700s

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
7:35 - How to Get it All Done
14:02 - Freezer Meals

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods.

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love. 

Homesteading with children sounds extremely difficult, especially for large families or those with younger children. The truth is, by teaching our children traditional skills at a young age they'll become contributing members of, and huge assets to the family as they get older.

For more tips and other resources, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/tips-for-homesteading-with-children

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MORE ABOUT US!

WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT

Become a master canner in just a few days with my FREE video series where together we are going to stock your shelves with amazing food the whole family will love.