In this episode I talk about how to make your dreams a reality. Many will quit the homesteading life because they become frustrated and do not have the necessary information to achieve living a sustainable homesteading life. 

I want to share with you how we problem solve projects and goals to accomplish what we need in order to continue living a sustainable life. In detail I talk about:

This life is worth living, do not walk away from your dreams because the reality of achieving it is difficult. 

#homesteading #sustainableliving #goalsetting

I like to believe that our 7 children have learned something from us over the years. In truth, I pray that out of the 7 at least 2 will seek to live the life we do. However, each child is their own person and their dreams may not always align with ours. 

There are two types of homesteading kids:

Today's podcast covers the latter of the two, the kids who were uprooted from everything they know and brought on this homesteading journey.

In this podcast episode I give 5 tips on how to raise homesteading children, along with how to instill the values of living a simple, traditional life. This can be accomplished with children of all ages, when you begin is key. 

Once our kids are gone and we become empty nesters, Justin and I know we've done something right when our children share with their children the stories of our homestead and why we chose to live the way we do.

#homesteading #homestead #homesteadingkids

He's back! My husband has joined me for another episode, and this time we're talking about whether we can survive the zombie apocalypse or not. Through all the joking, we did cover a few good points, but with him, you never know whether you're going to laugh your way through the episode or learn something. 

I promise, once he get's his feet wet a bit more we'll talk more on living a sustainable life with your spouse. So for now, enjoy this very candid conversation about surviving the apocalypse!

Also, we talked about our Harvest Right freeze dryer. This appliance is pricy, however, it makes a big difference in home food preservation. 

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Let me preface this with, what a humbling experience it was. Six days of no electricity or water teaches you a valuable lesson, you're not as prepared as you thought you were. In this episode I talk about the overall experience as well as, what I could live without and what I must have on hand. 

Would I live off-grid full time? I'm still wondering this myself.

*please note, this original episode was accidently deleted 

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Preserve foods as a sustainable homesteader would, grab a copy of my book The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest. An easy to comprehend guide to canning, fermenting, drying, curing, freezing, and storing fresh foods. 

Off grid living isn't for everyone. No way, no how. However, if you are prepared you can survive days, even weeks off grid when a minor natural disaster occurs.  Due to a horrible windstorm we were recently forced to live off grid for 6 days. The windstorm left us with 3 fallen Hemlocks, a power pole snapped in half, no running water, no electricity, and stranded on the mountainside. 

In this episode I talk about the experience of living traditionally for 6 days and the work which goes into a traditional life. Let me just say, it was humbling. In addition to this I share with you the things which one should never be without during times like this. I also share what I discovered I can live without. You may be surprised by one of the items. 

Make sure to visit my website for a full detailed article as to how to prepare yourself for an emergency off grid life. 

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I am so very thrilled to announce that Justin, my husband, joined me on this podcast episode! And also that I ordered a new mic because this one stinks. For this episode I wanted to give you a view of how he and I work together, and what it looks like behind the scene. He's a great man with a lot of heart, and I am so very glad you get to meet him. 

We spent 30 minutes talking about working together, his perspectives, goals, and how difficult and rewarding it can be to homestead on top of working 40 to 50 hours a week outside of the home. The most incredible outcome of this podcast, we both learned something new about each other in this episode. 

Working with your spouse can be difficult, regardless of how close the two of you are, each has a different mindset and that is how God intended it to be. Learning how to meet in the middle is key to accomplishing great things. 

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My Sustainable Garden Workbook is now available for pre-order at a discounted price for a limited time. Grab your copy now! 

Need help using up the items which you painstakingly preserved? My Pantry to Table Cookbook will do just that! Enjoy traditional hearty recipes which are easy to make using items from the pantry. 

#homesteading #farmlife #marriage

For the past 5 years I have created a personal mission statement for myself. This has allowed me to remain on task for what I seek to accomplish throughout the year. A mission statement is designed to keep you focused or refocus yourself when things become hectic, and trust me, it's going to happen. 

In this episode I share with to you why I began creating a personal mission statement verses a family or property one. I am also sharing with you what my 2021 mission statement covers. You won't be surprised to know that it covers homesteading, self, and my personal relationships.

Also, here are the links which I talked about in this episode: 

My books: 

Pantry to Table Cookbook

The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest

The Sustainable Garden Workbook (pre-order now at a discounted price)

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We seek to live a traditional life in a modern world, which can make it VERY difficult. Many seek to hold onto appliances and items because it brings them convenience, and that is okay. However, if you had to downsize your home or live off grid, would you really be okay with letting these items go? 

This episode stemmed from an Instagram post about not owning a dishwasher. I quickly discovered there were three type of people when it comes to getting dishes cleaned:

I began thinking, what other modern appliances would others have a hard time getting rid of? In today's episode I talk about 5 modern appliances which may prove difficult for many to let go of. This simple homesteading life in a modern world has a different take for each person. 

Also, here are the links which I talked about in this podcast:

Make sure to come back for the second part of this episode! 

A quick end of the summer recap covering the garden, preserving, livestock care, and property maintenance. It is an never ending process, but let's talk about this. From here we head into a very sensitive topic for many, seasonal depression. I am working on getting through this late fall and winter season with a lot more ease. Join me in learning what I am doing to make changes within our small farmhouse to get me through this season. 

Also discussed in this episode:

Planting Garlic - https://afarmgirlinthemaking.com/how-to-plant-garlic-and-when-to-harvest-garlic/

DIY Porch Wood Box - https://afarmgirlinthemaking.com/diy-wood-box-storing-firewood/

#fallgarden #winterblues #homestead

It is the end of the summer and soon enough you'll have green tomatoes available. If you're anything like me, you'll may have a quite a bit to processes and preserve. In this episode I talk all about the difference between green to red tomatoes and methods for preserving them.  

Canning recipes: 

Coming soon to the website - Green Tomato Pasta Sauce with recipe!