There is a lot more to fuel preparedness than having a pile of wood out back, a few 1-pound canisters of propane, and a 5-gallon jug of gas in your garage. Brenna, Steph, and Kylie talk about the nitty gritty when it comes to fuel storage and what makes sense to have available to you on your property. Steph also shares an incredible amount of valuable (and possibly controversial) information about solar powered energy that you're not going to want to miss!

Make sure to tune into Patreon to hear amazing conversations about the topics the algorhithms love to hate! We don't hold back over there and neither will you! www.patreon.com/TheHomesteadConnection

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Keywords: fuel, energy, solar power, solar energy, fire, wood fire, propain, LP, natural gas, self sufficiency, self sustainability, homestead, homesteading, off grid, urban homestead, suburban home, traditional skills, sustianable living, cooking from scratch, heating and cooling, livestock

We're kicking off the New Year with some fresh introductions for our new subscibers (Hey there!!), a recap of some of our personal highs and lows of 2023, and what we're shooting for in 2024 both personally and for The Homestead Connection Podcast!

We had such a fabulous year starting The Homestead Connection back in June and we are anxiously awaiting all the podcasting adventures in 2024. Our first adventure..... Patreon! The Patreon Group is an addition/extension of the podcast where you'll join us for uncensored conversations about topics the algorithms love to hate! We can't wait to start uploading over there sooner than later! We're aiming to create a small community full of good times and great conversation.

As you're listening today, you'll hear us talk about:

- our friend Jordyn @juneheritage

- Moli's laser business @320laserco

- Kylie's yarn adventures @letsyarnco

- our friend Dezeray @mtndogfarm

If you're interested in advertising with our podcast, email us! We have serveral spots open for advertising in January and February and we would love to connect our listeners with your small, USA-owned business! Email: [email protected]

Keywords:

homestead, homesteading, new year, goals, simple life, selfsustainable living, self sufficient living, off grid, urban homestead, friends, homestead podcast, homeade, handmade, backyard chickens, cooking from scratch, meat birds, goats, nigerian dward goats, boer goats, raw milk, goat milk, off grid livng, farming, livestock, sourdough, baking, mylar bag, food storage, food prep, preppers, prepping, preparedness

Alaskan adventures are a dream for most but Kelli Foreman from @kodiakgoatdairy lives these adventures every day with her family on their goat dairy on the island of Kodiak, Alaska. Kelli and her family feel so passionately about nourishing the minds, bodies, and souls of the people of Kodiak - her story is infectious! You'll enjoy hearing how she moved to Alaska, the start of their goat dairy, practical advice and perspective for those just beginning keeping goats, and more!

Follow Kelli and her family on Instagram @kodiakgoatdiary. They're super active over there are share everyday life of Alaskan Farming.

Need some trusted resources? Visit our website for a huge list of FREE resources that we have personally vetted and recommend!

www.thehomesteadconnection.com

Today's podcast is proudly sponsored by Primed for Planting! Primed for Planting empowers homesteaders through educational guides and materials to start and grow your small business!

Visit ⁠⁠Primed for Planting⁠⁠ online at www.primedforplanting.com

Follow them on Instagram ⁠⁠@primedforplanting⁠

Key words: alaska, alaskan farming, homestead, homesteading, goats, goat dairy, dairy goat, raw milk, holistic farming, motherhood, missionary, mission field, traditional living, marriage, off grid, urban homestead, chickens, backyard chickens, nubian goats, lamancha goats, sanaan goats, christian mom, homesteading mom, motherhood, island, island farming

Homesteading is beautiful and wonderful and hard but the aesthetic of homesteading on social media is hard to compete with and can be a barrier for new homesteaders or those considering a more sustainable life. Kylie, Moli, Steph, and Brenna share some very real, raw, vulnereable scenarios around their homesteads and what "everyday" homesteading looks like - nothing Instaworthy in this episode!

Come feel validated if you are a very normal homesteader or feel inspired if you're considering jumping into this life but aren't sure you have the aesthetic to match what you see while scrolling.

Need some trusted resources? Visit our website for a huge list of FREE resources that we have personally vetted and recommend!

www.thehomesteadconnection.com

Today's podcast is proudly sponsored by Primed for Planting! Primed for Planting empowers homesteaders through educational guides and materials to start and grow your small business!

Visit ⁠Primed for Planting⁠ online at www.primedforplanting.com

Follow them on Instagram ⁠@primedforplanting

KEYWORDS: homestead, homesteader, homesteading, simple life, self sustainable, self sufficient, new homesteader, beginner homesteader, handmade, homemade, debunking, chickens, goats, backyard chickens, urban farm, urbanhomestead, off grid, offgrid, off grid home, canning, preserving, gardening, backyard garden, inspirational, women, prepping, preparedness, women, christian women, motherhood

Christmas time is here! This time comes with so many rich memories and traditions but has its equal share of challenges - especially with the state the economy and consumerism mentality. Moli, Kylie, and Brenna dive into some of their Christmas traditions, trials they wade through during the season, and more! Come here their thoughts on Santa, Jesus' birth, gift giving, family dynamics, and more. You'll find this episode to shed light on hard topics but also warm and inspirational!

Today's podcast is proudly sponsored by Primed for Planting! Primed for Planting empowers homesteaders through educational guides and materials to start and grow your small business!

Visit Primed for Planting online at www.primedforplanting.com

Follow them on Instagram @primedforplanting

Keywords: Christmas, homestead, Christmastime, family traditions, traditions, simple life, slow living, off grid, urban homestead, Santa Claus, homesteading podcast, homesteading, urban farm, garden, presents, chickens, raw milk, goats, milk cow, farm, livestock, urban farm, farmstead, sustainable living, self sufficient living

Bartering was the original economy until recent generations when the switch and focus turned to the dollar. That said, the understanding of how and what to barter, when to barter, and what safety factors to consider are important skills to possess. Our current economy is under more stress than we have seen in more than a decade. Now is the perfect time to consider alternatives to currency, what real skills look like, and how to build and depend on the community around you.

Additional listening:

The Importance of Community Sufficiency: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07VDD2qpxWsDmWGNHax7Y2?si=WJ3YVOgFSA2PT6NovzUDkg

First Aid & Medications: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vm7UwmI3DH8zuu1dAMveH?si=uiiNOV2-Ro6GWrfNooYMEw

Keywords: bartering, trading, economy, alternative currency, community, community sufficiency, homestead, SHTF, prepping, prepper, prep for everything, simple life, sustainable living, community, skills, life skills, homesteading, urban homestead, farm, self sufficient living, self sustainable, off grid, livestock, from scratch, ammo, hunting

VIDEO PODCAST! Come watch on Spotify! Transitioning our chickens over to a winter routine can be time consuming and a lot of work! Kylie, Brenna, and Steph talk about how they winterizing their coops and runs, how they manage keeping their water thawed, and how they modify their feed to keep those chickens laying! They share about how to monitor and assess for frost bite on chickens, how to ventilate the coop and more! Brenna & Steph even talk about the lasagna method of deep bedding.

Keywords: chickens, backyard chickens, keeping chickens, free range chickens, homestead, homesteading, homesteader, urban farm, farm, livestock, urban homestead, off grid, simple life, slow living, country, intentional living, preparation, prepping

It's time to dive into the important (yet subjective topic) of first aid kits and medications as it relates to preparedness. Join Brenna, Steph, and Kylie as they talk about what is in their first aid kits, how they assess what they need, and what they wish they would have had. This episode is packed full of valuable resources you can reference for later.

Did you hear?! We dropped a line of limited edition hand-crafted pottery mugs just for our listeners! Check them out here and make sure to grab one up before they're gone!

Keywords: homestead, homesteading, first aid, prepping, preppers, urban homestead, urban farm, farm, livestock, supplements, medication, natural remedies, elderberry syrup, prepping, canning, preserving, homesteader, handmade, homemade, homemaker

Join us on Spotify for this video podcast! Kylie & Jordyn sit down and talk about the wonderful, comforting world of fiber arts, crocheting, and chicken-keeping on today's podcast episode. Jordyn from @juneheritage shares with us how her simple pastime of crocheting turned into a passion project "side hustle" that quickly became her full-time career! Jordyn's story is inspiring, encouraging, and so enjoyable. Grab your needlework and come watch today's episode.

Follow along with Jordyn on social media: www.instagram.com/juneheritage

www.juneheritage.com

Keyword: crochet, crocheting, fiber arts, yarn, needlework, knitting, homestead, homesteading, simple life, sustainable living, traditional skills, wool, fiber, urban homestead, off grid, chickens, backyard chickens, corporate dropout, self-employed, business owner, inspirational