What is a Freesteader? | Pantry Chat

What is a Freesteader? | Pantry Chat

Author: Homesteading Family July 13, 2024 Duration: 53:22
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There’s a quiet revolution happening in backyards and on small plots of land, where people are choosing to grow and preserve their own food despite busy modern lives. Everyday Homesteading, from the Homesteading Family, speaks directly to that reality. It’s for anyone who feels the pull toward self-sufficiency but is short on time, sorting through the noise to find what’s genuinely practical. This podcast focuses on methods that are tried and true, saving you from wasting effort and resources on well-meaning but unproven advice. You’ll hear honest conversations about fitting homesteading tasks into a realistic schedule-think five to ten hours a week-transforming that dream of a full pantry into a manageable weekly rhythm. Episodes delve into the nitty-gritty of growing food, cooking from scratch, and preserving your harvest, all with an eye on efficiency. The tone is less about achieving perfection and more about building confidence through simple, actionable steps. Tune in for a sense of community and grounded wisdom that makes the homesteading journey feel possible, starting right where you are.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Everyday Homesteading
Podcast Episodes
3 Things You Must Get Right for Safe Canning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
Canning safety can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear all the warnings and conflicting advice out there. But what if it’s actually much simpler than you think? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three thi…
Do you have these Quiet Skills for TRULY Resilient Living? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:34
We spend a lot of time learning the hands-on skills of homesteading like baking, gardening, and preserving. But what if those aren’t the skills that actually make a home run well? In this episode, we’re talking about the…
Cultured Dairy Is Easier Than You Think [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:37
Cultured dairy sounds intimidating, but it's actually one of the easiest traditional kitchen skills you can learn. In this video, I explain how cultured dairy works, why it’s so beneficial for digestion and gut health, a…
Stop Trying to Grow EVERYTHING! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:48
Most people never fail at gardening. They quit before they begin. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, Josh sits down with Luke from MIgardener to talk about why so many aspiring gardeners stay stuck in the dreaming…
STOP trying to be Self-Sufficient (Do This Instead) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:21
For many homesteaders, the dream is complete self-sufficiency. Producing all your own food. Depending on no one. Living independently. But is that really possible? And more importantly, is it even the right goal? In this…
What You Need to Know BEFORE Calling the Vet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:45
Even with healthy, well-selected animals, there comes a day when you have to call the vet. And when that moment comes, most of us aren’t nearly as prepared as we could be. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime fri…
Why Bread Still Belongs in Your Busy Modern Kitchen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:13
Making bread isn’t about talent, and it’s not about finding the perfect recipe either. In this episode, I’m sharing why bread is one of the most foundational skills in the homesteading kitchen and how learning to read yo…
Things that Surprised Us about Keeping Chickens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
Thinking about keeping backyard egg-laying chickens, but not sure where to begin? In today’s episode, we walk through the essential checklist every new chicken keeper should know. We cover: • What to think about before b…
From Overwhelmed to Peaceful: Why Rhythm Changes Everything - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:30
If you love the idea of homesteading but constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, I recorded this episode for you. In Part 1 of this new series, I’m sharing the household system that helped me move…