Country Living With Emma

Country Living With Emma

Author: Country Living With Emma Language: English Episodes: 389
Step into the quiet rhythm of life beyond the city limits with Country Living With Emma. This podcast is a gentle, firsthand account from Emma, a single woman in her sixties navigating the realities and rewards of maintaining a rural homestead. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable neighbor, covering the tangible aspects of self-sufficient living-from gardening and preserving food to managing land and repairing things yourself. But it’s more than just a practical guide; it’s a thoughtful exploration of the mindset required for this lifestyle, touching on solitude, resilience, and the deep satisfaction of hands-on work. The narrative naturally weaves in lessons learned over decades, offering a unique perspective on independence, simplicity, and connecting with the natural world. Listeners will find a blend of personal journals, cultural observations on rural life, and quiet inspiration for their own journeys, whether they live in the country or just dream of a slower pace. Through honest storytelling, this podcast becomes a companion for anyone interested in the authentic details and personal growth found off the beaten path.
Episodes
Episode 309 - Tool of the Week: Basic Sewing Kit Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
What kind of items should be in a basic sewing kit? Several people stopped by my station at the living history event last weekend who were curious about learning to sew. That prompted me to consider what should be includ…
Episode 308 - Catch Up Monday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:01
Lots of things are going on this fall! Let's catch up on the work trip to the city, the living history event, and what I harvested this weekend.
Episode 306 - What's Up Friday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:22
Friday is usually a catch up day of what I hope to get accomplished over the weekend. There's always a lot going on out here in the country!
Episode 304 - Today in History: The Stock Market Crash of 1929 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:51
The beginning of the last century's 4th turning was officially October 29, 1929, when the stock market crashed. Economic problems only exacerbate other problems, like natural disasters. It's important to prepare as best…
Episode 302 - Prepping to Not Fall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
The leading cause of death from injuries for seniors is falling. I'll share my own experience with falling and what I plan to do to fall less.
Episode 300 - Tool of the Week: Double-Pointed Knitting Needle Kit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
I wanted a small portable project that I could work on during downtime at a work trio. I chose a fingerless glove pattern that I can wear when I'm demonstrating hand quilting at a heritage event next month. Here are link…