Beyond the Homestead Podcast

In this episode of the Grounded in Simplicity podcast, we're giving you tips for peaceful productivity. From getting rid of negative thoughts to setting boundaries, we're covering everything you need to stay productive and focused.If you're looking to increase your productivity, then this episode is for you! We've got tips to help you stay focused and productive all day, every day. Whether you're a work at home mom or a homesteader with a dream, these tips will help you achieve your goals. Thanks for listening!Links mentioned in this episode:Living Well Planner: https://www.notsomodern.com/livingwellplanner/Cube Timers: https://amzn.to/3VCs1OhForest App Pomodoro Timer: https://www.forestapp.cc/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicitySupport the show

In this episode, the mother of two homeschooled children discusses how raising their kids has taught them to be more authentic and less judgmental. They talked about how having an open mind has helped them to better relate to their kids and how they have taught them to be more in touch with themselves. They also reflects on the benefits of homeschooling and how it has allowed their kids to be more in touch with their own thoughts and opinions.  Lastly, they talked about the importance of being true to yourself and not allowing others to dictate who you are.Thank you for listening to this episode of the Grounded Simplicity Podcast. If we were able to help you in any way, please share this episode with a friend. Support the show

Struggling to reduce your feed costs?We know that the rising prices of feed can be concerning. That's why we've put together this list of ways for you to reduce your costs. Some methods are easier than others, but all of them will help you save money in the long run.Feeding your animals can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Try out some of these methods and see how much you can save. You may be surprised at just how much you can cut down on your expenses by making a few small changes.Listen to this week's episode for more information on reducing your feed costs!We're so happy you listened to this episode of the Grounded in Simplicity Podcast! If we were able to help you in any way, please share this episode with a friend. We hope that you found this podcast helpful, informative, and engaging. We would love it if you left us a review on Apple Podcasts too!You can also join us over on Patreon at Grounded in Simplicity and help to support this podcast as well as become a patron and get a behind the scenes look at the creation of our podcast and even have some input on future episodes. We're so grateful for your support and hope you continue to enjoy the Grounded in Simplicity Podcast!Support the show

In this episode of the grounded simplicity podcast, we discussed ways to save money while grocery shopping. One way to save money is by only buying what is your "buy price." This means that you should know the price you are willing to pay for an item before you purchase it.  Another way to save money is by stalking sales and only buying items on sale. You can also save money by couponing and using coupons to get discounts on items you would normally purchase. Another way to save money is by stocking up on items when they are on sale. This will help you save money in the long run.  Lastly, they suggest only buying what you need. This will help you save money and reduce food waste. Support the show

As a busy mom of three, Danielle knows the importance of finding time to herself. In this episode of the Grounded in Simplicity podcast, she discussed with Bonnie about the book The Four Tendencies. From the conversation, there are four personality types: Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel. Each personality type has its own strengths and weaknesses. For example, Upholders are great at following rules and meeting deadlines, but they may have a hard time relaxing or taking breaks. Questioners are good at challenging the status quo and thinking critically, but they may have a hard time making decisions. Obligers are good at meeting other people's expectations, but they may have a hard time meeting their own. Rebels are good at thinking outside the box and taking risks, but they may have a hard time following rules or routines. Which personality type are you? Listen to the whole podcast episode to better understand which personality matches you.Support the show

Today's episode is something that all people who thinks of starting to homestead can relate. This is a relevant topic that most of us can get tips and tricks.As how Danielle mentioned, anybody can start homesteading because homesteading is more of a lifestyle choice than it is. It's kind of more like a lifestyle or like a mental attitude more than anything else. If we think about it, homesteading, in large part is all about food. We are producing food, preserving food. It's one of our core needs. There's a lot of things that we think we need that are really just things that we could actually survive without. But if you don't have food and water, you literally cannot survive. You'd need to know how to prepare that food. And if it comes to water, you didn't know how to purify that water, how to store that water. If you are someone who struggles with boiling water, then that's a great place to start. And just like gardening, if you think just because you killed a few plants that you can't garden, you don't know how to garden, you'll never be able to garden, anything can be taught. Same thing goes for cooking.Anything that you need to start your homesteading journey can be learned. You just have to have the proper mindset.Listen to the full podcast episode and find out how Bonnie and Danielle started homesteading.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show

For today's episode, Bonnie and Danielle discussed about taking chances and getting outside of our comfort zones.As an entrepreneur, we are a little bit up, we're wired a little bit differently than people who don't have that mindset. Partially because as an entrepreneur we tried to take on the world instead of just delegating tasks.There's a lot of homesteaders that hold themselves back because they're not willing or they're too afraid to take a leap that would put them in an uncomfortable position. They maybe don't want to move away from family or away from the area they're living in. Maybe they're too scared to get started because they don't think they have all the resources that they need. Regardless of what scale we're talking about, when it comes to taking chances, anything that we try is a chance. A good example is when you go and get a degree from college and you're taking the chance that you'll actually be able to get a job with that degree or that there'll be a need for that for your skill set. A lot of times with homesteading, in general, we are taking on something that is outside of the status quo, outside of the norm. And we're going to get a lot of pushback, it's going to require us to learn skills we've never had to learn before, do things we probably didn't grow up doing. We have to really just acknowledge that those are bold actions, and that we are capable of doing those things even when it seems scary.Listen the whole podcast episode and see how Bonnie and Danielle provided tips on how we can start taking chances and finally get out of our comfort zone.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show

For today's episode, Bonnie and Danielle talked about Silencing Your Inner Critic.There are times that stress are all over the wrong places all the time and that controls our fight or flight response. It is where our brain will usually go to when we have anxiety and get overwhelmed and these negative thought processes continue. Putting it down on a piece of paper and being able to physically look at it actually helps. It changes how the thought process back to that frontal lobe and causes us to look at it a lot more rationally with the logical part of our brain. Because only then we can really dissect it.Writing it down helps us to see that it's not as big and scary as our brains led us to believe. It's not something we need to run away from, we can tackle this, we can deal with this. It's just our brain made it feel bigger than it was. Listen to today's full episode and see how Bonnie and Danielle can help you Silence Your Inner Critic.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show

Today's episode is really a good conversation.We discussed how we can overcome our setbacks.If we're talking about the setback itself, there's a lot of times that there are things that are outside of our control. Whether it be a health issue, or the economy or a job loss. And so a lot of times we just have to go, "Okay. This is this is my reality right now. This is the circumstance. Now, what do I do about it?" You can have a few people that you can feel comfortable sharing with that aren't gonna judge you for it. That's the hardest thing. That's probably why we don't usually vent and internalized so much is because we've been told by so many different people that the way we feel is wrong. And you have no right to complain or if it is a concern to you, you have a right to have that concern. Other people aren't going to think that your problem is as big as their problems. But if it is a big problem to you, then it is a big problem you can vent out.Also, you can just have a notebook that you're just writing out all of your thoughts. Because we've internalized stuff for so long that we kind of need something that's going to draw that out for us. But the important thing is to write out everything you're thinking without any negative judgment towards yourself.To know the steps in detail, we suggest you listen to the whole podcast episode. You'll definitely get helpful ways on how to overcome your setbacks in all aspects of your life.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show

Flowers are not just for looking at! Did you know that many flowers are also edible? In this video, we'll go over 21 different plants that you can use as a source of food. From common garden flowers to more exotic blooms, we've got you covered. So the next time you're out in the yard or garden, be sure to give these plants a try!Links mentioned in this episode:Edible Weeds: https://www.therusticelk.com/edible-weeds/2022 Seed Varieties - https://bit.ly/3GQeHyePampered Gardener Box by Kitchen Botanicals - https://bit.ly/3HQHvYDThe Self Sufficient Life - https://bit.ly/3rMwqSONot So Modern Living - https://bit.ly/3GKSL7uEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to watch too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Review this Podcasts on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-in-simplicity/id1502793179Support the show

Today's episode is different.Bonnie and Danielle, both homesteading moms just talked about how their life is on a daily basis. Raising animals, raising their kids, what they do on daily and how they get the kids to do some chores.This episode is a very timely to those who are planning to finally homestead.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

Do you think that our current food system is sustainable? In this episode, we take a look at the problems with our modern food system and ask whether or not we've created these issues ourselves. We also explore some potential solutions to these problems and how we can work together to create a more sustainable future.Support the show

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Today is another special episode of the Grounded in Simplicity Podcast.We are wrapping up by giving you Things You Can Do to Take Action and Start Working on your Homesteading Dream.To start, you kind of have to learn to let go of those things and only keep things that you really love or really need. We should only have the things that bring us joy, which are the things that you need especially leading this kind of lifestyle. But you can definitely learn to minimize and simplify.Learning to let go of the consumers mindset can be very, very hard. But as you know, homesteaders are people who want to learn to homestead. We should be producing things and producers, instead of so much consumers.The best way to do this is to turn their phones off, or at least put them in another room while you go do something else. We don't need our phones all the time and make yourself hard to get ahold to get things done and be more productive, but in all honesty, it helps you be less of a consumer and gets you away from the consumer mindset because when we're constantly on our phones. We're usually scrolling on Social Media, or some other thing and then we end up with a lot of advertisements that are trying to get us to buy the things we don't need.You can use this season of your life wherever you're at as a learning season. And remember everything is just a season, everything changes. People change all the time. Situations change all the time. Everything is constantly changing. So you have to learn how to use the seasons that you're in to make your dreams move forward without having to be on this big cloud of land or have a big garden or whatever it is that you dream.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

Another episode for Grounded in Simplicity!This time we discussed about Goal Setting for Homesteader.Goal setting help you start your homestead and keep it going without being overwhelmed, regardless of where you live. Because if you just have an open ended goal, then you're going to find a lot of time passed without you actually accomplishing anything. And that's also when you're going to see yourself take on a lot of things that are not relevant. And you end up kind of all over the place.It is important to FIND YOUR WHY. The reason why you need to have a why is it helps you have purpose. You'll never always motivated. There are some points in your life that you feel exhausted by the things you're doing in your life. Having a 'why' helps you focus more and keeps your drive.You should also always START SMALL. Because we want to make sure that we're starting small, and not trying to take on too much, especially the first year of homesteading. Keep everything small and manageable instead of jumping in with both feet and trying to do all the things. Starting small will not get you overwhelmed. And that's what we are trying to avoid.We also talked about the SMART acronym which stands for SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE, ACHIEVABLE, RELEVANT and TIME BOUND. Listen to the full podcast episode to know more about this acronym and why it is helpful in goal setting.Links mentioned in the episode:streamyard,com/facebookhttps://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdateshttps://therusticelk.com/challengeKitchen BotanicalsThe Not So Modern Housewife Youtube ChannelThe Not So Modern HousewifeThe Self Sufficient Life Support the show

It's another episode of the Grounded in Simplicity. For today, we discussed how you can not be overwhelmed during the peak season in the homestead. It is best to write down what you need to start each week. It's like knowing like what your benchmarks are going to be. If you can have a note written in your calendar to have a roadmap of the things that you are going to try to work on or focus on every week.The nice thing with having a list is it's pretty consistent from year to year. It makes it easier as you do it more. So every year, it gets a little bit easier, because you can just look back on those notes that you have created previously. May it be in gardening, buying seeds or preserving foods or doing groceries. The more stuff that accumulates, the more it's still in our subconscious mind that all of this stuff needs to get done in a certain period of time. It is like our brain keeps a running and the more stuff that goes undone, and the more stuff that starts to accumulate, then the more our anxiety builds. Simplify your routine, simplify your life. Figure out what you can take out like, it really comes down to figuring out what your priorities are, what you're going to focus on, what you're going to dedicate your time to. And then figuring out how you can either eliminate everything or eliminate or delegate everything else. Always remember, you cannot do everything on your own.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

Here we are with another episode! Today we talked about being prepared and what that looks like realistically.It means focusing on the things that are more likely to occur. We can't foresee every possible scenario. It's more about just doing what we can with what we have and focusing on best case scenario playing or hope for the best plan for the worst. We can't really depend on the supply chain, necessarily, but at the same time, you find ways to source locally.There's plenty to go around. It's just a matter of using those resources better. Focus not so much on having a stock, a long term stockpile. But focus on preserving your own stuff, having enough for your family for however many months or at the most for the next year. And really just focusing on creating or learning skills that are going to help you in emergency help you to rebuild.In the end, it is best to support our local farmers and find ways to source that stuff locally to help you become prepared in any kind of situation.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

Today's episode is something that anyone can relate. We've talked about how the pandemic changed our perspective when it comes to being self-sufficient. We have been challenged by how some of our needs became unavailable in the market. Thus, it lead us to try new things and be more reliable of ourselves. We have discussed 5 Tips to Become Self-Sufficient. We enumerated each one and explained how to achieve them.  Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

In today's episode, we talked about The Reality of Life BalanceWe grew in a generation where most of the tasks are assigned to women because men need to go out and work for the family. We grew up having this kind of mindset. As moms, we tend to think that we have to be martyrs. And we have to do everything ourselves. Where in fact, men and women should be balanced in everything. Regardless of your differences, you all pull together, you support each other, and you did whatever it took to keep each other afloat. Family should be more of a team effort. We tell ourselves that life balance means that we can like juggle all of the plates at the same time, or keep all the plates spinning. But no, we just have to delegate tasks or take a moment to ourselves to process whatever's going on. And then, in the end, you're ready to move forward and get done. Always remember, you don't have to do everything every single day, you have to let go. And you can't feel guilty.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

In this episode, we discussed the difference between being productive and being busy.The 3rd and previous episode, we talked about how to set our daily rhythms. And that can also be applied to this 4th episode. Being productive is when you're able to produce a good number of tasks for the day. That is when you're able to check things on your list and being done with your priorities. It gives such an accomplishment to be productive.On the other side, being busy is just about getting all the things done just because others are expected you to complete them in a certain amount of time. Again, you're not suppose to do everything all by yourself in an instant. You have to set goals for yourself. The goals that are sustainable and you think you can do on a daily basis.Always remember, each day is going to be completely different. And make sure that you put at least one goal that you want to get accomplished.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

In today's episode, we talked about setting your daily rhythm.We discussed that setting your rhythm can set your routine. You have to think which tasks you'd like to accomplish in a day. You can assign some to your kids or your spouse. You don't have to do it all by yourself. Pick just three things that are going to be your focus for the day. And if three things are too much, then you just pick one thing that's going to be your focus for the day.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

In this episode, we're focusing on the things you can do or take in the winter to help yourself get over seasonal depression.Vitamin D, as previously discussed, aids in the formation of dopamine. We've also mentioned how putting on warm clothing in the winter so you can still go outside and exercise is a good idea.It's also critical to have people to talk to during this time of year. It is better to have someone in your neighborhood who can just listen for you for a few minutes than it is to go it alone.Links mentioned in this episode:2022 Seed VarietiesPampered Gardener Box by Kitchen BotanicalsThe Self Sufficient LifeNot So Modern LivingEpisode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Review this podcasts on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-in-simplicity/id1502793179Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

In this episode, we're talking about being "busy" and how to avoid falling into the trap by aligning with our priorities and adjusting our measures of success.We're also talking about finding balance as homesteaders, moms, and wives while trying to keep some of our sanity intact.Links mentioned in this episode:Season 1 Episode 2: Is Self Sufficiency a Myth?Episode SponsorKitchen BotanicalsUse code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase.If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Review this podcasts on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-in-simplicity/id1502793179Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/groundedinsimplicity)

Are you thinking to start raising chicks and/or duckling?Keeping backyard chicken and ducks is a wonderful way to offset your food costs by getting fresh eggs or meat. This is the best way to have self-sufficient lifestyle. But there are some specifics you’ll want to know before bringing your first chicks or duckling home for the best success.Today’s episode is a fun one, we're going to be talking about how to get started with chicks and ducklings and we will share our own useful and funny experiences in raising them.This will help you decide which to raise between the two or if you want to raise both. Also, what breeds to choose based on what you need and desires are. A lot of these breeds can be used for meat or lay eggs but not everyone wants to raise them for meat so you might be interested in breed which are good for egg laying whether chicken or ducks. This is a jam-packed sharing that will excite you to start as soon as possible.Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chicks and DucksPros and cons of having a chicken or duck or bothHow to care for chicks and ducklingsHow to protect your chicks and ducklingsWhat to expect from chickens and ducks?Difference between raising chickens and ducksWhat good temperature that ducklings and chicks need.What to feed the babies and adultsVitamins and the nutrients that they need and right amount to give them Tips and Hacks to SucceedRecommended bedding to useBest food to feed themWhere to buy chicks and ducklings Where to buy suppliesWhat breeds of chicken  and breeds of ducks are available and is best to buyWays to find laying hensCauses the chicks/duckling to have pasty butt and how to avoid themWhat heat source you can useSafety tips to avoid the harm for the babiesTips on how to avoid buying birds that have disease that may affect your flocksFAQs That Will Be AnsweredHow many chickens do I need to start?Who is more aggressive, chicken or ducks?If I want to raise organically, what are the best option?Can the chickens and ducks live together?Which one is better to start with, an adult or baby ducklings and chicks?How many eggs can a chicken lay in a year?Do I need a rooster for the hen to lay eggs?Which one grows faster, chicken or ducks?How long does chicken lay eggs?Find out “why “and “how” by listening to our podcast!We are rooting for your success and wants to journey with you. Come and join our communities and learn more about self-sufficient lifestyle. Not so Modern LivingThe Self Sufficient LifeWe would like to hear your experience, struggles and learnings.

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Taking a vacation as a homesteader is possible. Learn our tips and tricks to coordinate your chores, hire someone to care for your homestead, take a break and avoid burnout. Some places to hire help: Your local 4H ClubNeighbors or Close Family CraigslistLocal Farming Groups on Facebook Plan your vacation out well in advance, utilize modern tools and tech to help make your life, and that of your sitter, easier. Drip Irrigation Water TimersAutomatic Waterers for LivestockSubscribe & Review Our ShowBecause our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes.Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179Beyond the Homestead Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. You will not pay any extra for these products.

Today we are joined by the lovely Lisa Lombardo as she shares her homesteading journey and talks about her new book The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading. Lisa talks about how she went from farm girl to suburban modern homesteader and how she's learned to become self sufficient on one acre. She's also here to share her new book The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading and talk about how anyone can learn to be self sufficient no matter where they live. Her book is now available for pre-order on Amazon.Links mentioned in this episode:The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading (affiliate link)The Self Sufficient Homeacre websiteThe Self Sufficient Homeacre on Facebook@urbanfarmstead on Instagram (vertical gardening inspiration)Subscribe & Review Our ShowBecause our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes.Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179Beyond the Homestead Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. You will not pay any extra for these products.

The way COVID-19 has broken the supply chain has brought significant changes to how we shop and where we can find food. It has also brought awareness to how important small producers are in keeping us fed. In this episode, we're talking about the importance of supporting small producers and how we can find food locally.Links mentioned in this episode:US Wellness MeatAlderspring Ranch Organic Grass Fed BeefJoe Gardner Podcast - The Story of Seed Savers ExchangeKind of a Big Dill Facebook group - Florida food finderFarm Surplus 2 Table Facebook groupThe Self Sufficient Life - Danielle’s Facebook GroupNot So Modern Living - Bonnie’s Facebook groupSubscribe & Review Our ShowBecause our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes.Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179

In this episode, we're talking about the benefits of starting your garden from seed. We're focusing mainly on starting seeds indoors before your last frost date and sharing our favorite seed companies.Links mentioned in this episode:How to Start Seeds Indoors - The Rustic ElkMary’s Heirloom SeedsBaker’s CreekStrictly MedicinalsKitchen BotanicalsHeaven’s HarvestHeirloom SolutionsGreenhouse MegastoreHalf gallon pressure sprayerAcid sprayer for vinegarDisclosure: We may include affiliate links in our episodes, which means we earn a commission through products purchased through these links. This is no way increases the price you pay.Subscribe & Review Our ShowBecause our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes.Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179

In this episode, we're discussing our tips and recommendations for starting a garden, whether you're a beginner gardening for the first time, or you're an experienced gardener who has been frustrated with past attempts. We want to help you grow your own food this season, so we're talking about determining your planting zone, starting seeds, improving your garden soil, and understanding the aspects that make your garden unique. We believe you can grow food no matter where you live, and we want to show you ways to do it.Links in this Episode:USDA Plant Hardiness Zone MapHow to Test Seeds for GerminationWhy Your Seeds Aren't GerminatingDanielle's Garden Journal7 Ways to Improve Your Garden SoilHow to Improve Clay Soil5 Little Known Ways to Find Cheap CompostComposting 101 - How to Start CompostingSubscribe & Review Our ShowBecause our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes.Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179

What are some ways you can better prepare for an emergency without needing to hoard supplies or keep a large stockpile?In this episode, we're talking about ways that you can gain skills and learn how to be more self reliant so you can survive when your supply chain is broken. Survival doesn't mean hoarding toilet paper and shampoo. We're taking a realistic look at the supplies you need and how you can be prepared no matter what disasters you face.Links mentioned in this episode:National Center for Home Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.eduGardening Like a Ninja by Angela England: (affiliate) https://amzn.to/2UkTyHlDanielle's blog post: Alternatives to Electric Light: https://www.therusticelk.com/living-without-electric-light/Disclosure: Beyondthehomestead.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Subscribe & Review Our ShowBecause our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes.Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179

Heritage pig breeds have gained popularity in recent years as homesteaders take more of an interested in raising sustainable pork on their own farms.Today, we're taking a look at some of the pros and cons of raising heritage pigs so you can decide if this may be an animal you'd be interested in adding to your farm. Links mentioned in this episode:The Livestock Conservancy: https://www.livestockconservancy.orgIf you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179

Self Sufficiency means different things to a lot of different people, but is it a myth? Can we ever achieve true self sufficiency?Today we're talking about why community is such an important part of this journey and how we can sustainably learn to live without feeling the pressure to do everything ourselves. In this controversial episode, we take a look at how people survived historically and what lessons we can learn and incorporate in our modern homesteads.Links mentioned in this episode:The Self Sufficient Life (Danielle's Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfsufficientlife/Not So Modern Living (Bonnie's Facebook group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/notsomodern/Alafia River Rendezvous: https://www.alafiariverrendezvous.orgIf you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating (and subscribe if you haven't already). That would mean the world to us. Thank you so much!Review this podcasts on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179

Bonnie from The Not So Modern Housewife and Danielle from The Rustic Elk are our hosts for the Beyond the Homestead Podcast.We are here to encourage you in your journey to self sufficiency and share our own stories and experiences with others.In this episode, we're getting to know a little bit about Bonnie and Danielle and how we hope this podcast will help you to grow and learn.Subscribe & Review Our ShowBecause our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes.Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-homestead-podcast/id1502793179