Best Homesteading Family Podcasts (2024)

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How the Past 200 Years Has Changed The Family Economy with Rory Groves | Pantry Chat 53:49

3h ago53:49

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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://homes…

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What Buying Overseas Textiles is Doing to the US Economy | Pantry Chat 47:52

7d ago47:52

47:52

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-us…

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Could You Start a Homestead Business? | Pantry Chat 35:12

14d ago35:12

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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 …

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Don't Believe These SOURDOUGH Myths - Pantry Chat Podcast w/ Lisa Bass 41:26

21d ago41:26

41:26

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…

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Taking A Break (Homestead Rest) | Pantry Chat 30:34

28d ago30:34

30:34

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: ht…

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How Seasonal Eating Saves Us TIME & MONEY In the Kitchen | Pantry Chat 31:52

1M ago31:52

31:52

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://…

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Grow MORE Food in LESS Space with a Food Forest | Pantry Chat 44:51

1M ago44:51

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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 maintena…

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Are We Giving Up On Our Garden? Not Quite, BUT, We've Made Some Changes | Pantry Chat 29:15

2M ago29:15

29:15

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-…

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What You Need to Know About Setting Up an Herbal Apothecary | Pantry Chat 44:28

2M ago44:28

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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'…

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I Ruined $100's in Freeze-Dried Food (Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Made) | Pantry Chat 52:20

2M ago52:20

52:20

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:…

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Freeze Drying Has Changed Our Lives! (Here's How) | Pantry Chat 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

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-re…

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The Terrible Toxins in Your Household Products (And How to Clean Them Up! ) | Pantry Chat 57:21

3M ago57:21

57:21

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-…

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Battle to the Death: Grass vs Garden! (How we are winning the war) | Pantry Chat 38:05

3M ago38:05

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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…

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How to Make the Switch to Bulk Buying! | Pantry Chat 56:53

3M ago56:53

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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: htt…

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Upgrading our Home Dairy! (Changes for Efficiency) | Pantry Chat 29:37

3M ago29:37

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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 pr…

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These Toxins Are Making You SICK! (Detox Them Naturally) | Pantry Chat 37:18

4M ago37:18

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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. …

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What is a Freesteader? | Pantry Chat 53:20

4M ago53:20

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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 ge…

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We Are Switching to “Made in the USA”…You Should Too! (Pantry Chat) 33:53

4M ago33:53

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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://homesteadingfam…

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Top Principles to Know When Buying Gold & Silver | Pantry Chat Podcast 57:25

4M ago57:25

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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 h…

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In Real Life (Fellowshipping with Like-Minded Homesteaders) | Pantry Chat 40:12

4M ago40:12

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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/ Th…

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Use THESE Antiviral Herbs for Treating Viruses | Pantry Chat 50:13

5M ago50:13

50:13

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/antiv…

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We're Talking TOXINS & Our Journey to Better Health (Pantry Chat Podcast) 30:13

5M ago30:13

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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-t…

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Raising Rabbits for Meat... Is It Worth It? (Pantry Chat with Daniel Salatin) 1:03:41

5M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

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…

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Fat Sources for the Homestead (& the Differences Between Them) - Pantry Chat 36:40

5M ago36:40

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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! WE…

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Top Diet Changes that Make the Most Difference in Your Health! (Pantry Chat) 36:32

6M ago36:32

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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 S…

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Your Top Garden Questions Answered! (Pantry Chat) 39:10

6M ago39:10

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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 sponsorin…

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What the HOME-GARDENER Can Do To Protect From GMO Seeds (Pantry Chat w/ Baker Creek) 30:55

6M ago30:55

30:55

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 ~~~~~~~~~~…

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12 MUST-KNOW Backyard Medicinal Herbs (Foraging Medicinal Herbs) 46:36

6M ago46:36

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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…

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Who Knew Growing Mushrooms was this EASY! (Pantry Chat with Chris Gilmour) 49:26

7M ago49:26

49:26

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 …

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Our Anti-MODERN Parenting (Old-Fashioned Wisdom That We Live By) | Pantry Chat 37:35

7M ago37:35

37:35

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: Thi…

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Do THIS to live Healthier and Longer Lives with Homesteading (Pantry Chat with Shelby Devore) 49:34

7M ago49:34

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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 futu…

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Joel Salatin on Starting a Homestead Business | Pantry Chat 1:22:08

7M ago1:22:08

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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 a…

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How Much Land is Needed to Raise a Year’s Worth of Food (Animals, Garden, Orchard) | Pantry Chat 42:03

8M ago42:03

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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-r…

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What the HOME GARDENER Needs to Know About the GMO Purple Tomato Seeds (Pantry Chat w/ Bevin Cohen) 50:10

8M ago50:10

50:10

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: h…

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What are PERENNIALS and Why Should We Grow Them? | Pantry Chat Podcast 32:24

8M ago32:24

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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 …

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Do Your Animals Need Minerals... or Not? (Mineralization for Animals) | Pantry Chat 51:32

8M ago51:32

51:32

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…

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Must-Have Beekeeping Supplies | Pantry Chat Podcast 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

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 …

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Buying the BEST Meat... How Do We Know? (Decoding Meat Labels) 42:04

9M ago42:04

42:04

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 0:4…

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Grow THESE Herbs for your CHICKENS! 58:30

9M ago58:30

58:30

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 prev…

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How Many Animals to Raise for a Year's Worth of Meat 37:52

9M ago37:52

37:52

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…

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Traditional Food - Eating the Old Way (with Sophia Eng) | Pantry Chat 41:58

9M ago41:58

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Learning the basics of traditional eating and why consuming whole-food ingredients is so important to our health is a journey. For Sophia Eng ( @sprinklewithsoil ) and I, this journey started after having children. Join us for a great conversation about Sophia’s journey to homesteading, raising her own food, and writing her cookbook. Then, learn ho…

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Hard Lessons on Successful Seed Starting 38:56

10M ago38:56

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There are two main reasons to start seeds indoors: to extend your growing season and for quality control. We've been starting seeds indoors for over a decade and have learned a lot through trial and error. In this video, we're sharing some of the most important lessons on seed starting we've learned. For more information, visit the blog post here: …

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Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Interview 52:20

10M ago52:20

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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! Vis…

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7 Reasons to Homestead in 2024 28:23

10M ago28:23

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There are so many reasons why we would encourage someone to get started homesteading. You may even be surprised that not all "homesteading skills" we recommend require an actual homestead! For these seven specific reasons, we're drawing from Joel Salatin's book, Homestead Tsunami. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteading…

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Stop The Holiday Insanity! Part 2 | Pantry Chat 4:19

10M ago4:19

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Don't let the "must-do" nature of the holidays add stress to this amazing time of year! Listen in for our tips on keeping your sanity during the holidays and just plain saying "no" when needed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 …

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Homesteading in 2023: Highlights with Josh and Carolyn | Pantry Chat 36:48

11M ago36:48

36:48

It's been another year here at Riverbend and we're looking back doing our 2023 recap! It's been a year of blessings as we welcomed another baby into the family, and we're saying goodbye to our oldest son as he's getting married in 2024! We're blessed beyond measure, and we have you to thank for a large portion of that! For more information and link…

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Stop The Holiday Insanity! Part 1 | Pantry Chat 10:01

11M ago10:01

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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 share our tips to keeping the holidays SANE! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 w…

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Pantry Chat Podcast - Plain Values 36:52

11M ago36:52

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Join us for this podcast about one man's struggle looking for a way to provide for his family and how it turned into an opportunity to help thousands of people. For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/plain-values-magazine/ - Learn more about Plain Values ( @plainvalues8341 ) here: https://plainvalues.com/…

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Using Hay for Mulch | Pantry Chat Short 4:42

11M ago4:42

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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 question is about using hay for mulch and whether or not it’s a good idea. For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the we…

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Thankfulness on the Homestead | Pantry Chat 42:17

11M ago42:17

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We say it every year, but Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday and our favorite time of year. From preparing everything for winter to turning our focus more inside, it's a season of slowing down, being intentional and filled with thankfulness. For some of our favorite holiday recipes and DIYs, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.co…

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