Though you'll still find us canning, fermenting, dehydrating and preserving our foods in other ways, freeze-drying has quickly moved to the top of the list for my favorite preservation method. And for good reason! Here are the ten reasons why we love freeze-drying. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/10-reasons-we-love-freeze-drying/ To get on the waitlist for my Freeze Drying Masterclass and a chance to win a FREE Harvest Right freeze dryer, go here: h...
Aug 24, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 199
Join me with CEO and Truly Free founder Stephen Ezell as we discuss the importance of cleaning up the toxins in our home! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxins-in-common-household-cleaners/ Check out Truly Free (and get 50 FREE loads of laundry detergent) here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/My-Green-Fills ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 H...
Aug 17, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 198
We've been battling grass in our terrace garden, our cottage garden, and the perennial beds in our main crop garden. I think we're finally winning the war! Watch this video to see what we're doing and what's worked (and what hasn't)! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-get-rid-of-grass-in-the-garden/ This podcast is sponsored by one of our favorite suppliers for all things homesteading. Thank you to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast. Check out...
Aug 10, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 197
Are you wanting to build up your long-term food storage supply but aren't sure how to start? This podcast is for you! Join me with guest David Stelzer from @azurestandard as we talk about the best methods for stocking up on bulk food. For more information (and other podcasts where we talk about bulk-buying strategies), visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/building-up-your-long-term-food-storage-supply/ This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. Right now, for first time Azu...
Aug 03, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 196
Over the past couple of years we've known there needed to be some changes in our dairy system. As Tilly, our milk cow, continued to get older, we decided it was time to layer in a new dairy cow. But we never guessed we'd be getting ten gallons of milk each day! Find out how we've changed our routines, the investments we've made that have cut our processing time in half, and what we plan to do in the future. For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/adding...
Jul 27, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 195
We've been listening to your comments, questions and concerns about the common toxins we're exposed to on a regular basis and I'm excited to have Dr. Torrie from Meraki Wellness on today's Pantry Chat Podcast. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/common-toxins/ Some of the following may be affiliate links. You get the same great price and we may receive a small kickback. Links Mentioned: - Work with Dr. Torrie for toxin testing here: https://homesteading...
Jul 20, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 194
If you're looking to go off-grid with solar power, this blog post is for you. Join me with Tag from Life Done Free and Grid Down as he shares his story and the best way to go off-grid for you and your homestead. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/going-off-grid-with-solar-power/ Check out Grid Down and get 7% off your order by using this link: https://homesteadingfamily.com/grid-down ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We...
Jul 13, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 193
We're doing our best to switch as many products as possible to brands that are Made in the USA. It's not always easy (or possible), and really shouldn't be 100%. Join us for today's Pantry Chat and hear why we think it's important and how we're going about it. For any links mentioned in the podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/made-in-the-usa-products-why-it-matters/ Today's podcast sponsor is Pleasant Hill Grain. We've been purchasing our small kitchen appliances fr...
Jul 06, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 192
This week, we're talking about something a little "off-topic" from homesteading but that we think goes hand in hand with being prepared for modern life. I'm chatting with Franklin Sanders from The Moneychanger and Volunteer Precious Metals, all about the top principles to know when buying gold and silver. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-principles-to-know-when-buying-gold-silver/ Check out Franklin's website The Moneychanger here: https://the-mo...
Jun 29, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 192
Join me for this week's Pantry Chat podcast with my guest host @MelissaKNorris as we discuss everything @modernhomesteadingconference . For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/modern-homesteading-conference/ Grab tickets to this year's Modern Homesteading Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ This podcast was sponsored by Pleasant Hill Grain. Check them out here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/Pleasant-Hill-Grain Purity Coffee (use code "HOME...
Jun 22, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 191
With more viruses popping up over the past decade, it's important to understand and know how to use medicinal herbs, more specifically, antiviral herbs. Join me with Dr. Patrick Jones from HomeGrown Herbalist as we discuss the common antiviral herbs and their uses. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/antiviral-herbs-how-to-treat-common-viruses-with-medicinal-herbs/ - Join the School of Botanical Medicine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/school-of-bo...
Jun 15, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 190
We're chatting some more about our glyphosate toxicity and what we're doing to combat the toxins we have in our system... including changing up one of our FAVORITE things! Have you missed what's going on with our health? You can get caught up on all of our glyphosate toxicity videos here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/our-journey-with-glyphosate-toxicity/ Links Mentioned: - Check out the detoxproject.org for test kits. - Work with Dr. Torrie for toxin testing here: https://homesteadingfamily.co...
Jun 08, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 189
Raising rabbits for meat has gained popularity in recent years. Mostly because of their relatively low maintenance compared to other livestock. Daniel Salatin is sharing the ease and practicality of raising rabbits for meat, covering everything from their benefits to practical considerations like daily care, feeding, processing, and breed selection. For links and resources, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/raising-rabbits-for-meat/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! ...
Jun 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 188
Fat is stored energy. When looking at a self-sufficient and resilient homestead, fat sources must be considered. In this Pantry Chat, we'll discuss why it's important to raise fat sources on your homestead and how to do it! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/fat-sources-on-the-homestead/ 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...
May 25, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 187
What are the top three diet changes you can make right now to drastically improve your health? Join me for this podcast with Sally Fallon Morell as she shares her recommendations. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/3-diet-changes-to-improve-your-health/ - Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon: https://homesteadingfamily.com/b-nourishing-traditions - Nourishing Broths by Sally Fallon: https://homesteadingfamily.com/b-nourishing-b...
May 18, 2024•37 min•Season 5Ep. 186
We've been compiling all your gardening questions and saving them up so we could do another gardening Q&A Pantry Chat podcast! Watch to see if we answered your question... then be sure to check out the blog post for our ultimate guide to garden planning. https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-planning-tips Thanks to Pleasant Hill Grain for sponsoring this podcast! Be sure to check them out here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/Pleasant-Hill-Grain Time Stamps: 0:00 - Chit Chat 4:02 - Pleasant H...
May 11, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 185
Learn about Baker Creek heirloom seeds ( @RareSeedsBC ) and their commitment to the Safe Seed Pledge, and you'll see why Homesteading Family has been a loyal customer for over 15 years. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/baker-creek-seeds/ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:53 - GMO Tomato Seeds ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 Fam...
May 04, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 184
Learn about urban foraging and the skillsets needed to forage for food in your surrounding areas. Whether you are living in a rural area, suburban, or urban area, these tips will help get you started and these are our 12 favorite herbs to find in the wild. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/urban-foraging/ - Thanks to Lehmans for sponsoring this podcast! Use the code "1FH5CT" for 15% off your order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans - Check o...
Apr 27, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 183
Mushrooms are packed with nutrition and are easily grown at home. Learn the basics in this podcast interview with Chris Gilmour as he shares how simple it is to grow mushrooms at home. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-grow-mushrooms-at-home/ Learn more about Chris' class, The Mushroom Course and use coupon code “HSF25” for 25% off the course: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-mushroom-course ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so gl...
Apr 20, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 182
Old-fashioned wisdom is really important to us as parents, and it has always served us very well. So it's no surprise that we draw on this wisdom for our family's top ten parenting principles as well. For more information, be sure to visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-10-parenting-principles/ - American Blossom Linens: This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. We've been using their sheets and towels for multiple years now and will never go back! For our Hom...
Apr 13, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 181
Many of us come to homesteading because of a health crisis or a health concern. At some point, it becomes clear that homesteading lends skillsets that are beneficial to our overall health. In this Pantry Chat Podcast, my guest Shelby DeVore from Garden Farm Thrive and I are discussing specific aspects of homesteading that can help you take the future of your health into your own hands by looking at Blue Zones. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/blue-zo...
Apr 06, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 179
Many of us want to start a homestead that will sustain our livelihood. That usually comes in the form of some kind of homestead business. So, how do we go about starting a homestead business that’s not only profitable but also sustainable? Join me in this podcast episode with Joel Salatin as he shares his years of experience. For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/starting-a-homestead-business/ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you'...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 179
Many people ask us, if they want to be self-sufficient, raising nearly 100% of their food from their homestead, how much land is needed to raise a year's worth of food? We're breaking it all down in this video/podcast. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-much-land-is-needed-to-raise-a-years-worth-of-food/ - American Blossom Linens: Thanks to American Blossom Linens for sponsoring this podcast! All their sheets, towels and bla...
Mar 23, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 178
With the release of GMO seeds being sold to the home gardener, there are some important factors to know. In this podcast interview, Bevin Cohen ( @SmallHouseFarm ) and I discuss the important aspects (and potential ramifications) of growing GMO seeds in a home garden setting. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/gmo-seeds/ Thanks to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast! For Homesteading Family viewers, they’ve offered a special di...
Mar 16, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 177
Don't overlook perennial plants! We're discussing what are perennials and why they're an important aspect of the homestead. Start building resiliency and plant some perennials now! For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-perennials-on-the-homestead/ Thanks to Lehmans for sponsoring today's podcast. We love shopping Lehmans because they have quality products that help us from PLANT to PLATE to PANTRY. Shop this link and use coupon code "1FH5CT" for 1...
Mar 09, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 176
If you're raising livestock, you may be wondering if they need mineral supplements. In short, the answer is yes, but it's helpful to have an understanding of the why behind supplementing animals with minerals. In this podcast, we’re covering what mineral supplements are, why they're important, and how and what we should be feeding our livestock. Be sure to check out Redmond Agriculture to learn more and use coupon code “HFSalt” for 15% off your order. For more information and any links mentioned...
Mar 02, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 175
When it comes to keeping bees, there are some must-have beekeeping supplies to have on hand for keeping a healthy hive and colony. But are all the supplies out there necessary? Probably not! Listen to this podcast with beekeeping expert Adam Martin as he shares which beekeeping supplies are a must-have and which we can ignore. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post that accompanies this podcast here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/must-have-beekeeping-supplies/ TIME ST...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 174
How do we know the quality of the meat we’re buying at the grocery store? In this Pantry Chat Podcast, we're decoding meat terminology to understand what we’re getting and how to know if it’s the best meat for us. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/decoding-meat-labels/ Time Stamps 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Chit Chat 5:38 - American Blossom Linens 8:05 - Seasoning Cast Iron 9:48 - Storing Fuel & Filling Fuel Tanks 13:54 - Main Topic American Bloss...
Feb 17, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 173
Knowing how to identify poultry diseases, their cause, symptoms and know how to treat them can prevent stress for you and your chickens, empowering you to enjoy the self-sufficient life of homesteading. Join me for today's Pantry Chat Podcast with Heather Levin from The Greenest Acre as we chat about using herbal remedies to not only treat but prevent common chicken illnesses. For more information and any links mentioned in this podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/p...
Feb 10, 2024•59 min•Season 5Ep. 172
Learning how to raise a year's worth of meat is pivotal in building resiliency. The good news is that there are many ways to go about this. In today's Pantry Chat Podcast, we're discussing how to break down how many animals you need to raise (or buy) for a year's worth of meat for your family. There are many caveats to consider, and we go into more detail (with examples) in the blog post that accompanies this video. You can check it out here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-raise-a-years-w...
Feb 03, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 171
