• Staying Organized on the Homestead - Our Homestead Systems Revealed!
    Feb 1 2025

    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

    Time Stamps:

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:12 - Chit Chat
    9:50 - American Blossom Linens
    13:09 - Freeze Dried Avocado
    15:30 - Getting Pigs to Butcher Weight
    22:30 - Tools for Staying Organized

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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



    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    49 mins
  • Small-Scale Root Cellaring Techniques WITHOUT a Root Cellar w/ Sam Knapp | Pantry Chat Podcast
    Jan 25 2025

    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-root-cellar/

    - Be sure to grab Sam's book, Beyond the Root Cellar here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/beyond-the-root-cellar

    - Shop Azure Standard and get 15% off your first order of $100 or more with coupon code "HomesteadingFamily15": https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-standard-b

    Time Stamps

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:44 - Azure Standard
    2:16 - Main Topic

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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

    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Rest & Refreshment on the Homestead - AVOIDING BURNOUT | Pantry Chat
    Jan 18 2025

    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 - ForJars
    9:06 - Main Topic

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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

    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    36 mins
  • The Future of Gold & Silver: It's About MORE Than Just Self-Sufficiency | Pantry Chat
    Jan 11 2025

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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

    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    56 mins
  • Is Homesteading EASY? | Pantry Chat
    Jan 4 2025

    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 Homestead Anywhere Crash Course here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/crash-course
    - Grab your copy of the Homestead Kitchen magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt
    - Get a Fire Cider Mix (and our other favorites) from Farmhouse Teas here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FHTeas-Favorites
    - This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. Be sure to check them out and, for first time customers, use coupon code "HomesteadingFamily15" for 15% off your order of $100 or more: https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-standard-b

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:51 - Chit Chat
    2:05 - How to Homestead From Anywhere
    4:15 - Homestead Kitchen magazine
    9:30 - Azure Standard
    12:12 - Inflation and the Economy
    15:00 - Storing Wood
    18:00 - Fire Cider Tea
    20:40 - Main Topic

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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

    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    51 mins
  • How to Homestead Anywhere | Pantry Chat
    Dec 28 2024

    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 Anywhere Crash Course here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/crash-course

    Today's podcast is sponsored by Lehmans. Be sure to check them out here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

    TIME STAMPS:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:31 - Chit Chat
    8:32 - Lehmans
    12:35 - Raw Milk
    16:21 - How to Homestead Anywhere

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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

    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    32 mins
  • What Are We Changing in 2025? Our 2024 Year in Review | Pantry Chat
    Dec 21 2024

    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-timer
    - Dr. Torrie Thompson (Detox Specialist): https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxin-testing

    Time Stamps:

    1:06 - Fermented Cranberry Sauce
    3:14 - Packaging Meat
    5:49 - ForJars
    9:05 - 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

    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    41 mins
  • Could You Start a Business from you Homestead? | Pantry Chat
    Dec 14 2024

    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/crash-course

    Grab Rory Groves' book, Durable Trades here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/durable-trades

    This post is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. Be sure to check out all their offerings, and take advantage of the 20% off their offering to Homesteading Family listeners with coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" at checkout: https://americanblossomlinens.com

    - Homesteading Business Series Part 1 (Creating a Side Hustle/Hobby on your Homestead): https://youtu.be/_ikPm0fTLaw
    - Homesteading Business Series Part 2 (Turning Your Homestead into a Farm): https://youtu.be/iCAzUvPVAI4

    TIME STAMPS:
    0:00 - Chit Chat
    2:18 - Homesteading From Anywhere Crash Course
    7:10 - American Blossom Linens
    10:45 - Growing Crops Under a Trellis
    13:12 - Main Topic

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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

    I’m excited to invite you to a FREE live workshop where Josh will show you how simple it is to easily plan your garden so you can get out there and enjoy the actual gardening. We started using a new tool last year and it has shaved HOURS off our planning time and given us a more abundant harvest than we've ever had. Join us live!

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    44 mins