• What Buying Overseas Textiles is Doing to the US Economy | Pantry Chat
    Oct 26 2024

    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 Clothing: https://allamericanclothing.com/homesteadingfamily
    - Gusset: https://gusset.com/
    - Vermont Teddy Bear: https://vermontteddybear.com/

    Use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for free shipping within the USA on purchases of $100 or more (one use per customer, cannot be combined with other offers, expires 12/31/24).

    Time Stamps

    0:00 - About USA Brands
    6:05 - Made in the USA Apparel

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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

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    47 mins
  • Could You Start a Homestead Business? | Pantry Chat
    Oct 19 2024

    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 your homestead business needs: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Intro/Chit Chat
    9:30 ish - Lehmans
    11:00 - Apple Cider Vinegar
    13:38 - Starting a Homestead Business

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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

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    35 mins
  • Don't Believe These SOURDOUGH Myths - Pantry Chat Podcast w/ Lisa Bass
    Oct 12 2024

    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-mistakes/

    Grab your copy of Lisa's book, Daily Sourdough, here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/daily-sourdough

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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

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    41 mins
  • Taking A Break (Homestead Rest) | Pantry Chat
    Oct 5 2024

    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 or more by using coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY15" at checkout: https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-standard-b

    Time Stamps

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:13 - Question of the Day
    3:50 - Azure Standard
    6:19 - Seventh Year of Rest

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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

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    31 mins
  • How Seasonal Eating Saves Us TIME & MONEY In the Kitchen | Pantry Chat
    Sep 28 2024

    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.com/mushroom-training

    This podcast is sponsored by Lehmans. If you don't have a Lehman's catalog on your coffee table yet, be sure to go get one now! https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

    Time Stamps

    0:00 - Chit Chat
    7:33 - Question of the Day
    9:11 - Lehmans
    11:50 - 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

    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

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    32 mins
  • Grow MORE Food in LESS Space with a Food Forest | Pantry Chat
    Sep 21 2024

    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/

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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

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    45 mins
  • Are We Giving Up On Our Garden? Not Quite, BUT, We've Made Some Changes | Pantry Chat
    Sep 14 2024

    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 Jeannie's spiced pear recipe, but we'll try to get that soon!

    Time Stamps:

    0:00 - Intro
    1:15 - Question of the Day
    4:14 - Azure Standard
    7:50 - Chit Chat

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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

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    29 mins
  • What You Need to Know About Setting Up an Herbal Apothecary | Pantry Chat
    Sep 7 2024

    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

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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 hom

    Have you added a freeze dryer to your homestead? Then sign up for my new freeze-drying masterclass waitlist. I can tell you freeze-drying is worth the hype and I will show you what's possible with a freeze dryer - including how fast it will pay for itself. Sign up today - the free bonus content you get for joining is well worth it.

    I want to invite you to join me for a FREE live training next week, November 6th, all about freeze drying. If you are wondering if freeze drying is something to add to your homestead, or if you already have a freeze dryer and want to cut out all the trial and error, register for this free live training now. I'll see you there!

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    44 mins