Let's Get Ready For 2026

Today we discuss how to apply the SWOT method to your own life plan, cover our usual Monday segments on pantry management and financial progress, and cover a question from a listener about erosion.

Let's get ready for 2026 with this replay episode!

Today is another #my3things episode with the primary focus being to develop your purpose. We will also include the usual Monday segments.

Let's get ready for 2026!

Today, we talk about what the #my3things method is, why a strategic plan for yourself and your life is a powerful tool, and we cover how to create a vision statement for your life strategic plan. (Or your family strategic plan).

This is the first in a series of episodes explaining how to use the #my3things method to become more successful, productive and to build the life you choose on your terms.

Today, we have the first in our Night Before Christmas series, beginning with Leos: The Intellectual Night Before Christmas.

Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas

Tonight we have a reading of the Australian version of The Night Before Christmas by Aussieroo of the TSP Zello Group.

Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas.

Join us for the another version of The Night Before Christmas for the Redneck version, read by The Tactical Redneck.

Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas

Tonight we have a reading of the Pagan version of The Night Before Christmas by Mia of the LFTN Community.

Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas.

Tonight we have a reading of the Cajun version of The Night Before Christmas by The Ellender Family - listeners of LFTN.

Join us every day at 5pm for a reading of a different version of the poem, "The Night Before Christmas."

Today is the last solo show of 2025. We examine something you may not want to look at: being too sensitive to criticism and ultimately letting other people decide who you are rather than be who you were meant to be. We will also do a final run through our usual Tuesday segments.Featured Event: Combat Midwife Class. March 7 at the Basecamp Lodge.

Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com

Sponsor 2: StrongRootsResources.com

LFTN UPDATE:

• Tonight at 6pm is the last Tour Livestream on Youtube with all the festival crews.
• Nicole is closed BUT - The Night Before Christmas Series starts soon and will run every night ending on Christmas Eve.
• My3Things Series after Christmas.
• See you January 2, 2026
• I did a thing….

Tales From The Prepper Pantry

• Beef Math
  • 715 hanging weight Cow 1: 370 pounds: $285 + $2307. $7 a pound
  • 750 hanging weight Cow 2: 325 pounds: $376 + $2420. $8.60 a pound
• Getting ready to put out pickled things from this year at the Christmas event – we will see what ends up on the table.
• Pre-making burger patties, breakfast sausage and meatloafs for convenience
• Next year I hope to have more cured meats!

Frugality Tip

The day after Christmas is coming. Need I say more?

Featured Forage

We had a deep freeze and nothing is left, right? WRONG! Now is a time to look at things below ground. One of my favorites at this time of year requires that you look for the plant in the fall, mark where it is, then dig: Jerusalem Artichoke.

Cleaning

Favorite recipe: Steamed into a mash with butter, garlic, salt and pepper. Complements a steak beautifully without the glycemic impact of mashed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_artichoke for a picture.

These grow themselves and a little care will allow you to have many - but be careful about that many!

Operation Independence

PickTN store at the Dickens of a Christmas last weekend - SOLD OUT of tins! But you can still order them online: https://www.picktnstore.com/

GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.

Community

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• Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Resources

• Membership Sign Up

• Holler Roast Coffee

• Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, I am joined by the Tactical Redneck to discuss updates from the Holler Homestead: the sheep acting "a little eminent," a surprise community deer drop, and the brass water faucet we dug up while doing chores. We'll cover ongoing projects like the compost bin design, the memory garden plan, the hillside garden reset, mushroom experiments, rabbit breeding, and the ever-important Operation Leaf Collection. We'll wrap up with holiday touches around the Tajmaholler, the new Canoe Rose Bed, alternate routes home, and how we're gearing up to cook a whole lamb.

Featured Event: Dec 20 LFTN Christmas Reception - LivingFreeinTennessee.com

Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com

Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com

Are the Sheep Really eminent?

Community Deer Drop from a neighbor

Found Treasure: Brass Water Faucet

Explain the Compost Bin Design

Planning a Memory Garden

Operation Leaf Collection

Hillside Garden Reset In Process

Mushroom Experiment update

Ghost Light Disappointment

Rabbits Bred

Canoe Rose Bed

Christmas Lights and Tajmaholler

Alternative Routs Home

Preparing to cook a whole lamb

Make it a great week!

GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!

Community

• Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn
• Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup
• Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Advisory Board

• The Booze Whisperer
• The Tactical Redneck
• Chef Brett
• Samantha the Savings Ninja

Resources

• Membership Sign Up

• Holler Roast Coffee
• Harvest Right Affiliate Link