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The Homestead Challenge has been around for 4 years now (wow!). It started out as a blog and has grown into this amazing podcast community. Thank you to everyone who listens and who is sharing your own homestead challenges with us along the way. I truly don't think I would challenge myself to keep doing the thing THIS long if it weren't for you.
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September is National Preparedness Month, and with it being an election year, preparedness seems to be all the rage! However, I am not into all of that doomsday stuff. What about when your kid gets a boo-boo at the park? Are you prepared for that? In this episode, I share the first place I started prepping and what I have on hand for everyday issues.
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As we enter fall, I am deeply convicted to get away from consuming and start using what I have... stewarding all that I've been given... and learning all that I can learn. Preparedness doesn't have to mean buying a ton of things. There is so much we can do and learn to be good stewards of our stuff.
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There are a few things you can do on the homestead to get ready for the fall season. This is my favorite time of year, so there are a few things I am incorporating into my regular routine in order to be ready! Do you have anything special you like to do this time of year?
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Are you starting to get those fall vibes? I sure am. Nothing marks the harvest season to me like goldenrod. Its abundant yellow hues paint the landscape this time of year. Not only is it pretty, but it has some pretty great herbal uses to fill your homestead pantry as well.
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Next up in the herbal stash challenge are two pretty little herbs: chamomile and feverfew! These are two garden favorites that are excellent to grow and have in your personal homestead herbal stash.
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Yikes! Emergency preparedness is SUCH a hot topic in an election year. But... spoiler alert... it's probably the little everyday things that most of us will experience that you need to prepare for. There are also many things you can do to prep that are completely free! Being a prepper doesn't mean you have to prep for an apocalypse. Maybe it's just a big old oak that comes crashing down!
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Most homesteaders are concerned about saving food and saving money. Listen to these 5 ways to reduce your food waste that are EASY and effective.
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Thank you for 60 episodes of The Homestead Challenge. I know homesteading isn't the hottest topic anymore, but we are still doing the thing! For many of us, we have learned so many lessons, found new habits and ways of life, and maybe even made some mistakes along the way. In today's episode, I share my heart on social media, politics, and loving your neighbor (and probably some other stuff too).
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Plantain (not the funky banana kind) can be found in sidewalk cracks, fields of grass, the side of the road, and more. It is a healing herb and is very gentle, yet effective. Listen in for all of the ways I use plantain in my own herbal medicine stash.
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This episode explores Natural Sunscreen and Sun Protection Options for a Toxic-Free Summer. From the foods you eat to what you put on your skin, there are good, better, and best options when it comes to natural summer sun protection!
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Echinacea is abundant in many neighborhoods as many people are beginning to recognize the importance of planting wildflowers. Not only are they beautiful, but purple coneflowers are incredibly useful too! Join in our Herbal Stash challenge and gather your own echinacea as we start to build our own home apothecaries for the fall and winter ahead.
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I never thought it would happen. But I turned around, and I realized that I actually am doing the thing. And I am not stressed. Homesteading can be so daunting when it is brand new to you, but practice really does make progress. When we learn and fail, take it all on and start getting our hands dirty, we are eventually given the homestead of our dreams.
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The abundance of the garden can be overwhelming. As a newer homesteader, canning was simply too stressful to even think about. Now, I love to can, but sometimes I simply don't feel like it or don't have the time. There are so many easier ways to preserve some of your harvest (I've talked about them in other episodes), but simply freezing or dehydrating can be a little boring. As I am on a lifelong journey to consume less, I want to create MORE! Today I want to talk about 3 really easy ways to preserve that are also fun and creative (not to mention pretty!).
Other Preserving Episodes to Listen to:
Ep 45. 9 Cheap and Easy Methods for Preserving Your Garden Harvest
Ep. 13. 5 Canning Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To
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Mullein is a super common herb found right in your neighborhood. As we are quickly approaching the fall, I thought it would be fun to get our homesteads prepared by building up our at-home herbal remedy stash. Twice a month I will explore an herb to add to your home herbal medicine chest so we can be prepared for the cold and flu season ahead, stress-free.
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Ah! I am nervous about putting this episode out into the world friends. Today I want to dive into all of the guilt and feelings I have had about quitting work to become a homemaker and later a stay-at-home mom. I always expected myself to be a career woman/boss babe, and I found myself very anxious and stressed all of the time. It turns out that leaning into my femininity (why does this still make me cringe?) has brought me a ton of peace. This won't be the same for every person, but if you are struggling with feelings about being a homemaker or longing to become one, but feel the societal pressure to work, I hope this episode brings you some solidarity.
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I am here to chat about my current favorite little flower that I am using topically at home. It's CALENDULA. And no, mine is not yet blooming in the garden. But you can always order from a reputable source. Starwest Botanicals is one of my favorites. I know some of you are very curious to get into herbal medicine. I truly think that topical products and skincare are the best gateway to learn about plants in a safe (and fun!) manner.
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Other Herbal Episodes
Ep 3. 2 Herbal Things You Can Make this Week that are Not ScaryEp 34. Six Herbs for Spring AllergiesEp 46. Common Garden Culinary Herbs that Can Be Used as Medicinals -
This heat wave has made me appreciate being inside again. I have many projects that were left neglected as I abandoned them for the lust of garden season. I am not one for the heat, so I have been staying cool while giving the inside of my home some much needed love. From the pantry area of the basement to experimenting with new herbal products, it feels good to spread the love to some of my other homesteading hobbies.
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I can't believe this is Episode 50! I figured it was time to up my homesteading game, so I wanted to do a little challenge. I am committing to no processed foods for a month (well, mostly). Listen in to what this means for me and for how you can join in this challenge to put your health and environmental goals to the forefront of your summer. I am ready for fresh harvested food, local meats, and all that homemade goodness.
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