Join me for this podcast interview with Bevin Cohen @SmallHouseFarm as we discuss his new book, Herbs in Every Season and how we can use herbs throughout the year in the kitchen, garden and apothecary. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/herbs-for-every-season/ - Get Herbs in Every Season on preorder (only three days left at time of publication!) and get herb seeds from Bevin's garden and six months FREE to his Patreon: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/...
Mar 22, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 229
Join us as we chat about what's going on at the homestead in March! We're talking about our retirement plans, how we can extend our assets to our neighbors to create more community and security. For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/on-the-homestead-in-march/ Thanks to ForJars for sponsoring this video! Some of my favorite go-to products in the kitchen are from ForJars, especially their vacuum sealer for jars! If you want to shop anyth...
Mar 15, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 228
There are many people looking to buy homestead property... but what should you know before jumping in with both feet? Listen to this podcast interview with Annette Sievert, who wrote the book How to Buy a Homestead Property: A Handbook for Your Homesteading Journey. This episode is filled with tips and information to know before you start looking. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-buy-a-homestead-property/ Grab Annette's book, How to Buy a Home...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 227
We're giving you all a TOXIN JOURNEY UPDATE! Carolyn got some labs back and we've both been working with Dr. Torrie Thompson for over a year to rid our bodies of excess toxins. In this Pantry Chat, we're giving you the update! For more details about common toxins and how to reduce them, check out this interview we did with Dr. Torrie here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/common-toxins/ To work with Dr. Torrie or to see the packages she offers, click here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxin-test...
Mar 01, 2025•39 min•Season 5Ep. 226
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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/hom...
Feb 22, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 225
The ground is covered in white, fluffy snow, and we've been enjoying the season while trying to stay healthy! For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/whats-new-on-the-homestead-in-february/ Thanks to American Blossom Linens for sponsoring this podcast. Check out their 100% USA-grown wool filled PILLOWS!!! Be sure to use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for 20% off your order AND free shipping: https://homesteadingfamily.com/s-american-bl...
Feb 15, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 224
Learning how to make your own tea blends at home can be very rewarding (and delicious!). Enjoy this podcast with CeAnne from @FarmhouseTeas as she shares why blending your own loose-leaf tea at home is so beneficial. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-your-own-tea-blend/ - CeAnne's Tea Blending Course: https://homesteadingfamily.com/medicinal-teas-fht-course - Homesteading Family's Favorite Farmhouse Tea Blends: https://homesteadingfamily.c...
Feb 08, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 223
With a busy household and homestead, it's imperative that we stay organized. In this blog post and Pantry Chat podcast, we're sharing some of our best tools and tips for staying organized on the homestead. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/staying-organized-on-the-homestead/ American Blossom Linens: Get 20% off (plus FREE shipping) when you use coupon code “HOMESTEAINGFAMILY” at checkout: https://americanblossomlinens.com/pages/home-steading-family Ti...
Feb 01, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 222
When it comes to root cellaring, there are a lot of restrictions that can keep us from creating the ideal temperatures. Remembering that we're essentially just trying to mitigate decay of our crops, we want to prolong this as much as we're able. Join me with guest Sam Knapp from @offbeetfarm as we discuss various root cellaring methods and ways to manipulate your storage conditions. - For more details, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-store-vegetables-without-a-roo...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 221
This time of year seems pretty quiet on the homestead. We're generally enjoying shorter days curled up by the fireplace, getting caught up on book reading, crafts or other projects. - Join the Homestead Kitchen membership here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-kitchen-membership-evergreen - Get your copy of the Homestead Kitchen magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Water Storage 4:43 - Dehydrating Eggs 6:41 - F...
Jan 18, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 220
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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/hom...
Jan 11, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 219
We're hoping to clear the air about the misconception that homesteading is EASY. While we don't maintain that this lifestyle is easy, there are aspects of it that have become second nature to us, so in a sense, yes, it's easy. There's much more to it than that, and we genuinely believe that though homesteading may be difficult at times, it's most certainly worth it. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/is-homesteading-easy/ - Sign up for our FREE How to ...
Jan 04, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 2018
Have you ever wondered if you can truly homestead from anywhere? I'm not just talking about acres of land, but how about an apartment in the city? My answer may surprise you, but it's the reason why I'm hosting the first annual How to Homestead Anywhere Crash Course! If you've been wanting to start learning homesteading skills (and adopting a homesteading mindset), then this crash course is for you. Listen to today's podcast to find out more, then sign up below! Join the How to Homestead Anywher...
Dec 28, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 217
Join us as we sit down in the Harvest Kitchen to reflect on 2024 and look forward in anticipation and excitement for 2025. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/2024-year-in-review - Fermented Cranberry Sauce Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-homemade-fermented-cranberry-sauce-recipe/ - Shop ForJars kitchen timers and use code "HomesteadingFamily10" for 10% off your order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/forjars-kitchen-ti...
Dec 21, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 216
Join us for part three of our series on starting a homestead business. This week we're covering other jobs you can do remotely to allow you to still work from home. If you missed parts one or two, you can find the links below. You can also watch or listen to all three Pantry Chat podcasts on our website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-homestead/ Sign up for Carolyn's FREE Homestead From Anywhere 5-Day Crash Course here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/cras...
Dec 14, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 215
Join me for this podcast interview with guest Jason Ross as we discuss the Black Autumn book series and the Homestead movie and TV series. We’re also discussing many homesteading ideals and concepts for a well-prepared life. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-homestead-movie-tv-series/ Grab your Homestead movie tickets and a chance to win the grand prize giveaway here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-movie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WE...
Dec 07, 2024•50 min•Season 5Ep. 214
When we feel our bodies need a boost in nutrition, it's common to reach for a supplement. But how can we know that the supplements we're reaching for are pure and not filled with toxins that will do more harm than good? Let's dive into this topic with H.R. from AzureWell. To learn more, check out the blog post that accompanies this episode here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/safe-supplements/ Grab your AzureWell supplements from Azure Standard now: https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-stan...
Nov 30, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 213
We're back with part TWO of our series on starting a homestead business. Today's topic is turning your homestead into a farm. Join us as we dive into what you should know before starting a business, and the four pillars of business we think every entrepreneur should know. If you missed the first part of the series, you can find it, along with this episode and more details in the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-homestead/ LINKS MENTIONED: - Get your PRIN...
Nov 23, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 212
Being a man today can be hard, especially if you're listening to what the world says is "right." Join us with guest John Lovell from @WarriorPoetSociety as we discuss what being a Warrior Poet means and how we can live counter-culturally in this modern world and walk worthy of our calling. For more information and any links mentioned in this podcast, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-preparedness-helps-protect-our-families/ This podcast is sponsored by Lehmans. Be sure...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 211
Welcome to our monthly podcast where we're discussing everything that's been going on here at Riverbend. Throughout the seasons, our daily and weekly tasks change quite a bit, and because this homesteading journey is never-ending, we're always learning and making adjustments to our systems and routines. For links and any other information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/state-of-the-homestead/ This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. To enjoy your two-year ...
Nov 09, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 210
Building a family economy was commonplace in history. Now, it’s less likely that a family builds a generational economy. Join me and our guest, Rory Groves from @thegrovestead , as we discuss what the family economy means and the benefits that can come from home-centered living. For links and more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-family-economy/ Grab The Family Economy here: thegrovestead.com/familyeconomy/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so...
Nov 02, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 209
Learn the difference between apparel manufacturing in the USA and those from other countries and discover why buying USA-made apparel is so important. Plus, learn the basic steps you can take now to help strengthen the US textile industry. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/apparel-manufacturing-in-the-usa/ To check out more of the USA Brands, click the links below: - Vermont Flannel: https://homesteadingfamily.com/vermont-flannel - All-American Clothi...
Oct 26, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 208
There are a lot of people who want to start a homestead business. Learning how to make money from your homestead and living off your homestead are two very different things. In this series, we'll discuss the three different homestead businesses that provide income to make money or live from your homestead. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-homestead/ This podcast is sponsored by Lehman's, be sure to check them out for all y...
Oct 19, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 207
For today's Pantry Chat, I'm joined by Lisa Bass from @FarmhouseonBoone and we're diving into the most common sourdough misconceptions and putting these myths to rest! Both Lisa and I have been baking with sourdough for over a decade and have come to learn that you don't always have to "follow the rules" or be so strict. If you'd like to learn even more myths (or mistakes) that are commonly believed or made with sourdough, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/sourdough-mi...
Oct 12, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 206
Joel Salatin says the average homesteader burns out after about six years of homesteading. We've found that homesteaders are some of the hardest-working people out there and will often work themselves into the ground. Without intentionally taking a rest, it's easy to push yourself until you burn out. Read more in the accompanying blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/seventh-year-rest/ This video is sponsored by Azure Standard. Get 15% off your order (first-time customers only) of $100 ...
Oct 05, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 205
What does it mean to you to eat seasonally? For us, that's eating as much fresh produce as possible during the growing season. But it looks different once the garden stops producing! Today's Pantry Chat is all about how our family eats seasonally to save time, energy AND money in the kitchen. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/meal-planning-on-the-homestead/ Sign up for the mushroom growing webinar on October 10, 2024 here: https://homesteadingfamily.c...
Sep 28, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 204
Designing a food forest can be overwhelming. Today's podcast guest, Matthew Britt from @FoodForestAbundanceOfficial is sharing some tips to help remove the guesswork and make growing an edible landscape something that's enjoyable and productive. Once your food forest is established, it should provide food for years to come with very little maintenance. For links and additional info, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/designing-a-food-forest/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT U...
Sep 21, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 203
Have you ever considered what you're growing in the garden to know if it's actually working for you or against you? This week on the Pantry Chat we're diving deeper into this topic and sharing some of the changes in our mindset (and gardening strategies) that we've made. Get more details here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/making-your-garden-work-for-you/ Sign up for the third annual School of Traditional Skills Summit here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF We don't yet have Grandma Jeanni...
Sep 14, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 202
Join me and guest Mary Colvin as we discuss building and maintaining a home apothecary. We'll discuss what it is, the tools necessary to build a well-stocked apothecary, some common terms, and recommended herbs to start with. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/building-a-home-apothecary/ Find Mary Colvin's book, The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/herbalists-guide-book ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MOR...
Sep 07, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 201
Freeze drying is a very basic and straightforward process - if you know some of these simple tips! Don't make the same mistakes I made when I first started freeze-drying. Follow my seven simple steps for freeze-drying, and you'll be well on your way to lining your pantry full of preserved food. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/7-steps-of-freeze-drying-mistakes-to-avoid/ To sign up for the waitlist for my Abundant Pantry: Freeze Drying Masterclass, go...
Aug 31, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 200
