Prepping isn’t just about looking after number one.
In this week’s episode, I urge folks to consider a powerful perspective shift and steer clear of the “every man for himself” mentality that often overshadows the homesteading and prepping communities. 
Let’s explore the balance between self-reliance and community support. I truly believe that we should prepare and become self-reliant not just for ourselves, but so we can be in a position to help others. The true awesomeness of self-reliance is that it equips us to extend a helping hand.
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and get ready for my two cents on how taking care of ourselves is ultimately about caring for others.
Main topic time stamp: 7:47 
— Amy Dingmann, 4-29-24
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276: The Best Reason to Prep Ain’t About You

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What happens when you challenge yourself to use the food you already have? In today’s episode, I explain the details of a challenge I started in my “Get By Guys and Gals” Facebook group. This challenge focuses on using the food already available on your homestead or in your pantry, rather than constantly buying new groceries.
Today I share my personal experience so far with that challenge, lessons I’ve learned eleven days in, and the unexpected benefits that have come from it. From organizing my freezer to discovering a new way of eating, I’ve definitely been impacted by this exercise!
I started this challenge to encourage myself and others to make the most of our existing food supplies. It’s not about strict restrictions, but more about being aware of and creative with what we already have.    
(Main topic time stamp: 8:58) 
Also in this episode, hear our lifestead updates, which includes:

A reminder that weather apps and forecast technology is not always right
Breaking my favorite garden/farm tool
Propagating strawberries from the new strawberry baskets we bought, and a PSA about why homegrown strawberries are different from what you get in the store.

Hope this episode is helpful to you!
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The Get By Guys and Gals Facebook Group
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282: The Use What You Have Food Challenge

Today I share my quick and easy method for being as productive as possible: the 220 method. Learn how making two simple lists and setting a timer has helped me stay focused and get more done. It’s a simple yet effective strategy that you can modify them to work for you whether you live on a farm or not. (Main topic time stamp: 6:40)
Also hear about our lifestead updates, including:

Too much rain already this year! We’ve replanted half the main garden and switched to container gardening for some items.
Using the new-to-us but very old single row corn planter… to plant way too much corn
My new Facebook group, the Get By Guys and Gals, a community aimed at helping people navigate tough times, whether they’re related to homesteading or other life challenges.

Enjoy this week’s episode!
LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:
The Get By Guys and Gals Facebook Group
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281: Be More Productive with the 220 Method

Are you on the right path, or is there a disconnect between what you say you want and what you’re actually doing?
The main topic of today’s episode (starts at 8:37) centers around the idea that many times the goals and aspirations we have in our minds often don’t align with the actions we take in our daily lives. 
Let me challenge you to take a bird’s eye view of your daily actions (or gather feedback from outsiders who might have a different perspective on your life) to see if they align with what you say you want to do. Honesty is crucial for personal growth and reaching goals, and I hope this gives you the push you need to get back on track and start living the life you’ve always wanted.
In this episode you will also hear updates from the lifestead, which include:

The recent busy holiday weekend on the farm and the projects we completed.
Challenges faced in the garden due to unexpected storms and wind.
Efforts to spruce up the front of the house and yard using resources already available on the farm.
The realization of how much has been accomplished on our homestead over the past 13 years.
An upcoming livestream with Nicole from Living Free in Tennessee!

Enjoy today’s episode!
(Main topic time stamp: 8:37)
LINKS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
Spicy Sisters Return Livestream (Wed. May 29th  2pm CST)
Principle of the Path book
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280: When Your Goals Don’t Match Your Actions

In this episode, I share some thoughts and lessons after a laid-back homesteading event in Illinois, hosted by Nate and Erin from Two Chicks Homestead. I talk about the importance of finding your tribe, the realization that “I hate people” often means you’re just with the wrong crowd, and how the essence of community transcends the initial “thing” that brings people together.
I also talk about what’s happening around the lifestead, including: 

the ambitious to-do list I created while my husband was gone for a week at an out of state training and the stark contrast between my 20-year-old brain’s expectations and my 45-year-old body’s reality,
the rabbits have arrived at our farm! Hear the story of how they got their names: Slim Shady, Beyonce, and Sarah Mchoplin,
and my brave adventure (finally!) harvesting stinging nettle and turning it into a yummy tea and also sautéed greens.

Main topic starts at 11:06
LINKS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
Two Chicks Homestead’s website
Toolman Tim’s website
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279: Why I (Actually Don’t) Hate People

Are you falling for the illusion of savings that are actually draining your wallet? In today’s episode, we delve into common scenarios where what seems like a good deal is actually costing you more money in the long run. 
From the pitfalls of bulk buying to the hidden costs of subscription services to understanding what a good deal actually is,  this episode is packed with stories, tips, and some hard truths about our spending habits. I also touch on the concept of ‘spaving’ – a (new to me) term coined to describe the act of spending more to save more, which often leads to an unnecessary financial burden—and a lot of us are doing it without even realizing it.
So, before you celebrate your next big sale purchase or bulk buy, give today’s episode a listen. You might find that the best savings come from just knowing what’s actually going on with your money.
Main topic time stamp: 7:42
LINKS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: 
Raising Meat Rabbits with Nate and Erin (Two Chicks Homestead) 
Living Free in Tennessee Episode 901
Americans Can’t Stop “Spaving”
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276: The Best Reason to Prep Ain’t About You

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