Episodes

  • Welcome to our monthly podcast where we're discussing everything that's been going on here at Riverbend. Throughout the seasons, our daily and weekly tasks change quite a bit, and because this homesteading journey is never-ending, we're always learning and making adjustments to our systems and routines.

    For links and any other information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/state-of-the-homestead/

    This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. To enjoy your two-year risk-free trial and get 20% off, use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY": https://homesteadingfamily.com/s-american-blossom-linens

    Time Stamps:
    1:03 - Ticks in Idaho
    5:01 - American Blossom Linens
    7:36 - Main Topic

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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://homesteadingfamily.com/the-family-economy/

    Grab The Family Economy here: thegrovestead.com/familyeconomy/

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

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  • 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-usa/

    To check out more of the USA Brands, click the links below:
    - Vermont Flannel: https://homesteadingfamily.com/vermont-flannel
    - All-American Clothing: https://allamericanclothing.com/homesteadingfamily
    - Gusset: https://gusset.com/
    - Vermont Teddy Bear: https://vermontteddybear.com/

    Use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for free shipping within the USA on purchases of $100 or more (one use per customer, cannot be combined with other offers, expires 12/31/24).

    Time Stamps

    0:00 - About USA Brands
    6:05 - Made in the USA Apparel

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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 here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-homestead/

    This podcast is sponsored by Lehman's, be sure to check them out for all your homestead business needs: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Intro/Chit Chat
    9:30 ish - Lehmans
    11:00 - Apple Cider Vinegar
    13:38 - Starting a Homestead Business

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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 more myths (or mistakes) that are commonly believed or made with sourdough, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/sourdough-mistakes/

    Grab your copy of Lisa's book, Daily Sourdough, here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/daily-sourdough

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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: https://homesteadingfamily.com/seventh-year-rest/

    This video is sponsored by Azure Standard. Get 15% off your order (first-time customers only) of $100 or more by using coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY15" at checkout: https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-standard-b

    Time Stamps

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:13 - Question of the Day
    3:50 - Azure Standard
    6:19 - Seventh Year of Rest

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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://homesteadingfamily.com/meal-planning-on-the-homestead/

    Sign up for the mushroom growing webinar on October 10, 2024 here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/mushroom-training

    This podcast is sponsored by Lehmans. If you don't have a Lehman's catalog on your coffee table yet, be sure to go get one now! https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

    Time Stamps

    0:00 - Chit Chat
    7:33 - Question of the Day
    9:11 - Lehmans
    11:50 - Main Topic

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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 maintenance.

    For links and additional info, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/designing-a-food-forest/

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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-for-you/

    Sign up for the third annual School of Traditional Skills Summit here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF

    We don't yet have Grandma Jeannie's spiced pear recipe, but we'll try to get that soon!

    Time Stamps:

    0:00 - Intro
    1:15 - Question of the Day
    4:14 - Azure Standard
    7:50 - Chit Chat

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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's book, The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/herbalists-guide-book

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at hom

    Have you added a freeze dryer to your homestead? Then sign up for my new freeze-drying masterclass waitlist. I can tell you freeze-drying is worth the hype and I will show you what's possible with a freeze dryer - including how fast it will pay for itself. Sign up today - the free bonus content you get for joining is well worth it.

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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://homesteadingfamily.com/7-steps-of-freeze-drying-mistakes-to-avoid/

    To sign up for the waitlist for my Abundant Pantry: Freeze Drying Masterclass, go here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-drying-waitlist

    This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY10" for 10% off your order of $50 or more (to drop locations only). Valid through 9/30/2024: https://homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-yt

    Time Stamps
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:55 - Chit Chat
    6:15 - Abundant Pantry Freeze Drying Masterclass
    11:18 - Azure Standard
    13:33 - Freeze Drying Q&A
    21:07 - My Freeze Drying Story
    36:30 - 7 Steps of Freeze Drying

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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-reasons-we-love-freeze-drying/

    To get on the waitlist for my Freeze Drying Masterclass and a chance to win a FREE Harvest Right freeze dryer, go here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-drying-waitlist

    To preorder my book, Freeze Drying the Harvest go here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/hl-freeze-drying-the-harvest

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:43 - Chit Chat
    12:28 - Mold-Free Coffee
    15:47 - Main Topic

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
    https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
    - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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-Fills

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
    https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
    - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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/

    This podcast is sponsored by one of our favorite suppliers for all things homesteading. Thank you to Lehman's for sponsoring this podcast. Check out all their offerings and use coupon code "1FH5CT" to get 15% off your order at: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

    Join the waitlist for our Freeze Drying Masterclass here: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/freeze-drying-waitlist

    Time Stamps:

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:22 - Chit Chat
    8:40 - Freeze Drying Masterclass
    12:12 - Lehmans
    13:55 - Water Filter Brands
    15:18 - Grass vs Garden

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
    https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
    - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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: https://homesteadingfamily.com/building-up-your-long-term-food-storage-supply/

    This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. Right now, for first time Azure Standard customers, if you spend $50 or more, you can use coupon code "HomesteadingFamily10" and get 10% off your order (to drop sites only): https://homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-yt

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
    https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
    - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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 processing time in half, and what we plan to do in the future.

    For more information, check out the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/adding-dairy-cow-to-the-homestead/

    This podcast is sponsored by Lehmans. We've been purchasing our preserving supplies from them for over 20 years now. My favorite are their sleeves of canning lids. Check out all their offerings here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans

    Time Stamps
    0:00 - Chit Chat
    8:05 - Lehmans
    9:50 - Pressure Canner as Water Bath Canner
    11:27 - Changes on the Homestead


    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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. You get the same great price and we may receive a small kickback.

    Links Mentioned:

    - Work with Dr. Torrie for toxin testing here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/toxin-testing
    - Watch the Glyphosate Videos One and Two and our Pantry Chat about it here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/our-journey-with-glyphosate-toxicity/

    This podcast was sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can receive 10% off your order of $50 or more by using code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY10" at checkout (valid for drop-site orders only): https://homesteadingfamily.com/azure-standard-yt

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
    https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
    - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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 get 7% off your order by using this link: https://homesteadingfamily.com/grid-down

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
    https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
    - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
    - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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://homesteadingfamily.com/made-in-the-usa-products-why-it-matters/

    Today's podcast sponsor is Pleasant Hill Grain. We've been purchasing our small kitchen appliances from them for over 15 years now and can't recommend them enough. Check them out at https://homesteadingfamily.com/Pleasant-Hill-Grain

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Chit Chat
    3:34 - Pleasant Hill Grain
    5:00 - Freeze Drying Seeds
    7:17 - American Made Products

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
    https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT
    - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT
    - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden.

    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there. 

  • 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 here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-principles-to-know-when-buying-gold-silver/

    Check out Franklin's website The Moneychanger here: https://the-moneychanger.com
    Find his son's at Volunteer Precious Metals: https://volunteerpreciousmetals.com/
    Grab Franklin's three volumes of books here: https://fourriversstore.com/

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    11:27 - 10 Commandments of Buying Gold & Silver
    12:41 - Rule #1
    14:01 - Rule #2
    18:51 - Rule #3
    20:04 - Rule #4
    26:42 - Rule #5
    29:20 - Rule #6
    30:59 - Rule #7
    33:41 - Rule #8
    39:30 - Rule #9
    41:07 - Rule #10
    48:07 - Final Tips

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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!
    Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
    Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
    Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily

    A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

    Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

    Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

    Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

    FREE PDF DOWNLOADS:
    - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT
    - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT
    - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.
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    One of the hardest skills for me to master was homemade bread! I was baking dense, flavorless loaves that my family tolerated. Then I learned a few essential elements of getting the perfect loaf every time, I started getting fluffy, sliceable bread my family LOVED. I'm sharing exactly what I learned for FREE in a live training just for you coming up on November 21st. Sign up, and I'll see you there.