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Figuring Out Homestead Life is hosted by Virginia (Ginny) White and Allison Lavine-Ziegenhagen. Ginny homesteads on approximately 3 acres in Southern New Hampshire with her husband, Luke. Allison homesteads on her 103 acre farm in the Southern Finger Lakes area of New York with her husband, Randy. Hang out with Ginny and Allison as they discuss their homesteading journeys, laugh a little and learn new things each day! Find each of them on Instagram at @mrs.white_homemade_life and @mrs_ziegenvhinehomestead or @ziegenvinehomestead And also find the video version of the podcast on YouTube!

Figuring Out Homestead Life


    • May 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Figuring Out Homestead Life

    When Things Go Wonky

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 35:54


    In this heartwarming episode of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life,' Ginny and Allison take us on a journey through the ups and downs of rural living, with a splash of laughter and heaps of camaraderie. From the surprise of early baby goats to the disappointment of postponed piglet plans, and the joy of unexpected Mother's Day goat cuddles, our hosts share the real, the raw, and the utterly delightful aspects of homesteading life. Join the duo as they tackle the challenges of changing seasons, animal care, and the surprises that come with living closer to nature. Whether it's gardening tips, the joys of raising chicks, or dealing with the occasional homestead hiccup, Ginny and Allison guide us through with humor, grace, and the kind of friendship that makes any problem seem surmountable. Plus, don't miss out on the special giveaway announcement! Tune in to be part of the laughter, learning, and love that embodies every aspect of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life.' Look for Ginny at YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife?si=aCK2IaSMD2hwAUMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life?igsh=MWo0eWYzNXdzZG8wNA== This podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life?igsh=MWphemU5NWt6Mjd0eQ== Allison can be found online: www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD insta: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead?igsh=MWRoN3J6cTJ5dzl3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziegenvinehomestead?_t=8kJnQJU4E6Y&_r=1 If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it. You can also listen on your favorite podcast player as well as follow us on Instagram @FiguringOutHomesteadLife

    Ready, Set, Grow! Season 2, Ep 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 51:53


    Join hosts Ginny and Allison in this episode where they discuss recent homesteading activities, gardening tips, and plans for the upcoming growing season. Get valuable insights into seed starting, garden preparations, tools, and strategies for a successful harvest. Plus, don't miss out on a giveaway announcement for Survival Garden Seeds' Home Garden Seed Collection! Instructions provided for U.S. residents to enter by May 10th. Look for Ginny at YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife?si=aCK2IaSMD2hwAUMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life?igsh=MWo0eWYzNXdzZG8wNA== This podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life?igsh=MWphemU5NWt6Mjd0eQ== Allison can be found online: www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD insta: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead?igsh=MWRoN3J6cTJ5dzl3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziegenvinehomestead?_t=8kJnQJU4E6Y&_r=1 If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it. You can also listen on your favorite podcast player as well as follow us on Instagram @FiguringOutHomesteadLife

    Eggsperts in the Making: Lessons From Our Homestead Chicken AdventuresQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 50:00


    This episode of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life' features hosts Ginny and Allison diving deep into the world of raising chickens - the gateway animal to homesteading. They cover everything from brooding chicks and their care, to protein and calcium requirements, and even touch on managing egg-eating habits. Important resources and useful hacks for both novice and experienced chicken keepers are discussed, along with an enlightening conversation on the health and well-being of these beloved birds. Links to places mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Chicken Lady - Lisa Steele : https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/ Hazelnut Homestead: https://www.instagram.com/thehazelnuthomestead House and Hens: https://www.instagram.com/houseandhens/ Jason at Sow The Land: https://www.youtube.com/c/SowtheLand Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/ Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/ Backyard Chickens: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ How to wash your hands: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html Look for Ginny at YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife?si=aCK2IaSMD2hwAUMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life?igsh=MWo0eWYzNXdzZG8wNA== This podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life?igsh=MWphemU5NWt6Mjd0eQ== Allison can be found online: www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD insta: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead?igsh=MWRoN3J6cTJ5dzl3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziegenvinehomestead?_t=8kJnQJU4E6Y&_r=1 If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it. You can also listen on your favorite podcast player as well as follow us on Instagram @FiguringOutHomesteadLife

    Homestead In Alaska?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 28:33


    Join us for another exciting episode of 'Figuring out Homestead Life' with Allison and Ginny. This episode, we invite a special guest - Heather Skillman from Burnt Feather Farms in Pennsylvania. Heather shares with us her homesteading journey from Pennsylvania to the vast locales of Alaska - a massive move of about 4,650 miles! Hear about the challenges of transitioning to a 160-acre off-grid living, dealing with unpredictable weather, managing a different range of animals, and much more. Learn about the authentic Alaska experience, including hunting, fishing, and adjusting to the stark variations from the Lower 48 states. Heather also enlightens us on her plans for her Alaska Wildlife Homestead. So, buckle up for a journey to the last frontier - Alaska! If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it. You can also watch us on YouTube at ZiegenVine Homestead and follow us on Instagram @FiguringOutHomesteadLife Where to find more information about Heather@  Burnt Feather Farms and their homesteading Journey!   www.burntfeatherfarms.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurntFeatherFarms?mibextid=kFxxJD Insta: https://www.instagram.com/burntfeatherfarms?igsh=cGY2YmRyamtkdzZl TikTok: @feathergal Look for Ginny at  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife?si=aCK2IaSMD2hwAUMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life?igsh=MWo0eWYzNXdzZG8wNA== This podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life?igsh=MWphemU5NWt6Mjd0eQ== Allison can be found online:  www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD insta: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead?igsh=MWRoN3J6cTJ5dzl3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziegenvinehomestead?_t=8kJnQJU4E6Y&_r=1 #Homesteading #Alaska #MoveToAlaska #OffGrid #Farming #HomesteadLife #Goats #Chicken #Fishing #Hunting #CanningFood #RuralLife #AlaskaAdventure #FarmAnimals #RuralLiving #SustainableLiving #FarmLife #Adventure #Travel

    Let's Talk Maple!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 47:48


    In this episode of 'Let's Talk Maple!', we delve into the process of maple syrup production with hosts Ginny and Allison. From tapping trees and gathering sap to the boiling process and final product, the hosts discuss the joys and challenges of making their own maple syrup. Learn interesting facts about maple syrup, its nutritional value, and why it's known as liquid gold. The hosts also discuss their farm life updates and upcoming events. Join the conversation and learn how making maple syrup, a time-honored homestead activity, goes beyond just producing a sweet treat - it's a labor of love. We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram This Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠ h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/@figuring.out.homestead.life⁠⁠ Ginny: ⁠ h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life⁠⁠ Allison: ⁠⁠⁠h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠ www.ziegenvinehomestead⁠llc.com⁠ Look for Ginny on YouTube @mrs.white-homemadelife #maplesyrup #maple #syrup #maplelife #sweetmaple #sweetlife #homestead #homesteadlife #diy #growyourown #chicken #beef #pork #turkey #cows #pigs #guineafowl #newyork #newhampshire #acreage #makeyourown #farmfresh #eggs #milk #cheese #bacon #PigFarming #FiguringOutFarmLife #VeteranFarmers #PasturedPigs #HomesteadingJourney #SustainableFarming #FarmAnimals #HealthyAnimals #HomesteadPigs #RaisingPigs #FarmLife #Homesteading #podcast #shefarms #farmerveteran #sheserved

    The Homestead Pig - Season 2 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 41:43


    Join Ginny and Allison's warm welcome to Figuring Out Homestead Life, where they discuss the fascinating world of pig farming with their guest, Jennifer Whittle of  @Farm-119  Explore Jennifer's switch to farming life, her love for pigs, and the unexpected surprises and challenges along the road. Learn about the unique aspects of raising pigs and how to overcome common concerns about predators and fencing. Step into the realm of farming with a heart, where every interaction is meaningful, and the ultimate reward is knowing your food had a happy life. Watch to learn from expert advice, shared experiences, and heartwarming stories. The most enlightening part? Maybe raising your own pigs won't be as intimidating as you've imagined. You can follow Jennifer and her families farming adventures  @Farm-119  on YouTube as well as Facebook. On Instagram they are @119farm! You can also check out their website www.farm-119.com. We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram This Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠ h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/@figuring.out.homestead.life⁠⁠ Ginny: ⁠ h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life⁠⁠ Allison: ⁠⁠⁠h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠ www.ziegenvinehomestead⁠llc.com⁠ Look for Ginny on YouTube @mrs.white-homemadelife #homestead #homesteadlife #diy #growyourown #chicken #beef #pork #turkey #cows #pigs #guineafowl #newyork #newhampshire #acreage #makeyourown #farmfresh #eggs #milk #cheese #bacon #PigFarming #FiguringOutFarmLife #VeteranFarmers #PasturedPigs #HomesteadingJourney #SustainableFarming #FarmAnimals #HealthyAnimals #HomesteadPigs #RaisingPigs #FarmLife #Homesteading #podcast #shefarms #farmerveteran #sheserved

    Setting Goals and Making Plans for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 51:46


    Welcome to Season 2 of Figuring Out Homestead Life with Ginny and Allison In this entertaining episode, our hosts Allison and Ginny embark on a new journey, setting their goals and making exciting plans for the upcoming year 2024. From expanding their livestock flock to making soap or baking bread at the homestead, every goal reflects their passion for homesteading. They also share intriguing stories about their past challenges, the recent loss of a beloved 4-legged family member, giving listeners an intimate look into homestead life. Best of all, you get a sneak peek into their big plans for farmiversary celebrations, vendor craft fairs, and supporting fellow women veterans. Tune in as they share laughs, lessons, and lots of homesteading tips and tricks in this must-listen episode! Links from this episode: Jill Winger's 2024 Homestead Planner https://www.lulu.com/shop/jill-winger/2024-old-fashioned-on-purpose-planner/paperback/product-zm5npv2.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Cottage on Cross Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CottageonCross Seed Companies: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/ https://www.rareseeds.com/ Hatchery: https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/

    Christmas Baking! Bring on the Goodies! Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 46:08


    Christmas and Holiday Baking! All the Sweet Treats! - Figuring out Homestead Life with Ginny and Allison Get into the holiday spirit with Ginny and Allison as they share their favorite holiday baking treats and experience a homesteader's life along the way. This episode features discussions about traditional family baking recipes, the trials and triumphs of homemade treats, and even some weaving in and out of homestead anecdotes. Expect an array of sweet delights from peanut butter balls to orange fudge. However, this isn't just about the recipes - you'll hear a friendly, heartwarming chat that embodies the warmth of the festive season. Tune in and maybe even find a new recipe to add to your own holiday traditions. #baking #christmas #holidays #podcast #squadcast #descript #goodies #sweettreats We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life⁠⁠ Ginny: ⁠ h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life⁠⁠ Allison: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠ Look for Ginny on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife

    Figuring Out: How to leave the homestead, possible?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 50:36


    Hey guys, don't miss out on the latest episode of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life' with Ginny and Allison. On this week's episode, they dig into the challenging aspect of homesteading - finding ways to leave the homestead for extended periods without worrying about the animals' care. They share invaluable insights from their personal experiences and offer tactics you can deploy! Plus, they promise laugh-out-loud moments featuring cats, dogs, and curling irons! We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life⁠⁠⁠  Ginny: ⁠ h⁠⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life⁠⁠⁠ Allison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠⁠ Look for Ginny on YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠ Hashtags:  #homesteading #homestead #farmlife #gardening #homesteadinglife #homesteadlife #farm #growyourownfood #garden #chickens #countryliving #chickensofinstagram #homesteadersofinstagram #backyardchickens #permaculture #homesteader #farming #homegrown #growyourown #countrylife #hobbyfarm #sustainableliving #organicgardening #organic #smallfarm #farmtotable #farmher #selfsufficient #farmlifebestlife #vegetablegarden #rurallife #podcast  #NewYork #NewHampshire #northeast #chickens #goats #cows #diy #homemade #handmade #sourdough #kombucha #canning #foodpreservation #sustainable #regenerative #familyfarming #knowyourfood #descript #squadcast #farmsitter #trust #capablepeople #HomesteadLife #Podcast #Pets #LivestockCaring #LeaveHomestead

    Thanksgiving Traditions and Ideas for Homemade Gifting! Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 48:59


    In this episode,Ginny and Allison discuss their Thanksgiving traditions as well as their love for homemade gifts. They delve into details about their respective homestead activities such as building chicken runs and preparing for livestock breeding. With the holiday season approaching, they share a plethora of ideas for homemade gifts including baked goods, crochet or knit items, jam, jelly, soap, woodcraft, screen-printed tea towels and more. Helpful for those looking for holiday inspiration, these ideas include discussions on the recipes, methods, and uses of each gift. 01:17 Homestead Updates: Building Chicken Run Roof 01:56 Preparing for the Holidays: Hosting and Grocery Shopping 02:40 Animal Breeding and Livestock Management 03:23 Challenges of Raising Chickens in Winter 06:42 Canning Meat: A New Homesteading Experiment 08:55 Adopting New Barn Cats 11:41 Thanksgiving Traditions and Meal Planning 18:12 Holiday Movie Traditions 20:55 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas 23:39 Chat about Baking and Candy Making 24:16 Homemade Gifts: Crocheted Items 26:45 Gifting Jams, Jellies, and Balms 28:40 Homemade Bread as Gifts 30:15 Homemade Beeswax Wraps and Candles 31:14 Woodcraft Items as Gifts 34:30 Homemade Gifts for Pet Lovers 40:09 Homemade Vanilla Extract and Suet Cakes 46:28 Wrapping Up and Thanksgiving Plans We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life⁠⁠  Ginny: ⁠ h⁠⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life⁠⁠ Allison: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠ Look for Ginny on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife Hashtags:  #homesteading #homestead #farmlife #gardening #homesteadinglife #homesteadlife #farm #growyourownfood #garden #chickens #countryliving #chickensofinstagram #homesteadersofinstagram #backyardchickens #permaculture #homesteader #farming #homegrown #growyourown #countrylife #hobbyfarm #sustainableliving #organicgardening #organic #smallfarm #farmtotable #farmher #selfsufficient #farmlifebestlife #vegetablegarden #rurallife #podcast  #NewYork #NewHampshire #northeast #chickens #goats #cows #diy #homemade #handmade #sourdough #kombucha #canning #foodpreservation #sustainable #regenerative #familyfarming #knowyourfood

    Managing Disappointment on the Homestead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 27:06


    In this episode, Ginny and Allison discuss recent experiences and share updates on homesteading and personal life. They talk about impending plans of sending Allison & Randy's beef cattle, Lucy and Ethel, to the freezer camp, organizational challenges, and the recent women's financial conference Allison attended. Moreover, the hosts candidly speak about managing disappointments, both in homesteading and in life in general, emphasizing the idea of keeping realistic expectations, not letting setbacks get the best of you, and believing everything happens for a reason. We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life⁠ Ginny: ⁠ h⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life⁠ Allison: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead⁠ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead⁠ Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife

    All About Goats! Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 48:29


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss adding goats to your homestead. Ginny interviews Allison with all of her goat questions! Some of the things mentioned in this episode of Figuring Out Homestead Life: The Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Goat Books: Holistic Goat Care by Gianaclis Caldwell FFA How to Raise Goats by Carol Amundson The BackYard Goat by Sue Weaver The Whole Goat Handbook by Janet Hurst We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife

    Oh My Gourd! It's Fall Y'all!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 40:25


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our current happenings and plans for the fall! Pumpkin patches, apple pie, pumpkin spiced lattes? What are our favorite fall things! What are yours? Let us know in the comments below! We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife

    Bread Making - Commercial Yeast and Sourdough!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 44:44


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our bread making journeys from commercial yeast breads to sourdough. Mentioned in this podcast: Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/ Deanna of Homestead & Chill https://homesteadandchill.com/ Bonnie Ohara of Alchemy Bread & author of Bread Baking for Beginners https://www.alchemybread.com/ Emilie Raffa of The Clever Carrot & author of Artisan Sourdough Made Simple https://www.theclevercarrot.com/ .Sourhouse Starter Jars https://sourhouse.co/products/sourhouse-starter-jars-pint-or-quart-us ***a 10% discount code for Sourhouse https://sourhouse.refr.cc/allisonl Bekka at 2nd Bite Farm! https://2ndbitefarm.eatfromfarms.com/ We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife

    Fall Homestead Preparations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 25:13


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our fall homesteading preparations and everything else going on in our lives! Ginny & Luke has listed their house, Allison and Randy are looking for a truck! Ginny makes a guest appearance on The Art of Home Podcast! Its been a busy autumn already! We are also recording the podcast on Squadcast/Descript now! Let us know if you thing it sounds better!

    In Person! Ginny Visits and Farm Trail Day Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 25:17


    Ginny made the drive to help out with the Steuben County Farm Trail Day here at ZiegenVine Homestead! Ginny and Allison sat down to talk about the day and share with you how they felt it went! **apologies for the sound quality- it was raining and we are looking at ways to upgrade our podcast recording for better sound quality overall! Please let us know what you recommend in the comments below! We hope you will like, subscribe and follow along on our homesteading journeys! You can also follow us on Instagram Our Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life Ginny: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life Allison: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead Look for Ginny on YouTube at @Mrs.White-HomemadeLife

    Deep Dive into Raising Poultry for the Homestead Freezer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 42:36


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our experience in raising a variety of fowl for the freezer. Our reasons for why, how and if we will continue. You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Ginny: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Allison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Allison's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Top 5 Essential Homesteading Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 31:19


    Join Ginny & Allison as we discuss our top 5 Essential Homesteading Skills. You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Ginny: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Allison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Allison's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Dealing with Loss, Injury and the Unexpected on the Homestead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 40:55


    Join Ginny and Allison as we focus on the loss, injuries and the unexpected with our animals on the homestead. You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Ginny: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Allison: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Allison's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Comparison Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 78:16


    Join Ginny and Allison as we talk about getting stuck in the homesteading comparison trap. It's going to happen - find out what we do to get unstuck! You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/⁠⁠⁠  Ginny: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/⁠⁠⁠  Allison: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠⁠ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠⁠⁠/ Allison's YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠⁠

    Pantry Organizing ~ Tips and Tricks!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 39:48


    Join us (Ginny and Allison) as we check in with each other on this weeks homestead happenings and discussing homestead pantry organization- be sure to tune in for tips and tricks! The link for Azure Standard - https://www.azurestandard.com/start Ginny's Referral Code for Azure Standard! VirginaWhite2 You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/⁠⁠  Ginny: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/⁠⁠  Allison: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/⁠⁠ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠⁠/ Allison's YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead⁠⁠

    Top 10 Pantry Essentials for the Homestead Kitchen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 33:57


    Check in with Ginny and Allison to see what we have been up to this week, then we discuss their favorite pantry essentials for our homestead kitchens! You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/⁠  Ginny: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/⁠  Allison: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/⁠  Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/⁠ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠/ Allison's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead⁠

    Our Favorite Homesteading YouTube Channels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 28:17


    Join Ginny and Allison as they discuss their favorite Homesteading YouTube Channels! https://youtube.com/@SowtheLand https://www.youtube.com/@1870s https://youtube.com/@SowtheLand https://www.youtube.com/@TheHoneystead https://youtube.com/@ParisienneFarmgirl https://www.youtube.com/@LittleMountainRanch https://youtube.com/@theelliotthomestead https://www.youtube.com/@AnneofAllTrades⁠ https://youtube.com/@FarmhouseonBoone https://www.youtube.com/@Bigfamilyhomestead Bonus sites: Kombucha: https://www.youtube.com/@YouBrewKombucha Food/Bread making: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWeissman/videos You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/⁠ Ginny: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/⁠ Allison: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/⁠ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/⁠ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife⁠/ Allison's YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead⁠

    Our Favorite Kitchen Gadgets and Countertop Appliances!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 68:47


    As a homesteader/homemaker there is a lot of effort put forth in the homesteading kitchen working to feed our families fresh nutritious meals. In this episode Ginny and Allison discuss their favorite kitchen appliances and gadgets that they use most frequently in their kitchen! Also the winner of the drawing for 2 bars of handcrafted, goat milk soap and 8 oz of ZiegenVine Homestead Maple Syrup is announced! Allison's List Stand mixer https://www.kitchenaid.com/ Food storage https://www.foodsaver.com/ Electric mixer https://www.ninjakitchen.com/ Oster electric roast pan  https://www.amazon.com/Oster-18qt-Roaster-Oven-Hand Stainless steel bowls  https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Mixing-Bowls-Set Allison's Honorable Mentions:  Sharp knives https://www.amazon.com/German-Steel-Stiff-Bladed-Boning-Knife Ball Jars https://www.ballmasonjars.com/ Ginny's List 1. Dutch oven Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue https://a.co/d/higQfJL 2. Kitchen Scale Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, All Black https://a.co/d/coM52DU 3. Bread knife https://www.etsy.com/listing/783361438/ 4. Cast iron skillet https://www.lodgecastiron.com/product/round-cast-iron-classic-skillet?sku=L6SK3 5. Pro one gravity filter https://prooneusa.com/product/big-plus/?attribute_filter-options=2+ProOne Ginny's Honorable Mentions:  Coffee pot Danish whisk: TEEVEA Danish Dough Whisk Stainless Steel Dough Whisk Dutch Style Bread Dough Hand Mixer Wooden Handle Kitchen Baking Tools Bread Making Tools and Supplies https://a.co/d/1PZ06eC Crock pot  Jam pan https://mauviel-usa.com/products/mauviel-mpassion-hammered-copper-jam-pan-with-bronze-handles-9-4-qt? Wooden spoon collection You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/ Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/ Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/ Find us on YouTube! Ginny's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife/ Allison's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ziegenvinehomestead

    What's in Your Ear? Our favorite podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 33:50


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss our favorite homesteading and other topics podcasts! We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us a review and follow our podcast. Let us know if there is a topic you'd like for us to cover! Also follow us on Instagram for information about goat milk soap and maple syrup giveaway. here are the podcasts we talk about in this episode! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-place-to-be-a-seinfeld-podcast/id1555529915 https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/old-fashioned-on-purpose-podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-home-a-podcast-for-homemakers/id1557993655 https://homesteadingfamily.com/podcasts/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-dont-wanna-grow-up/id1536309467 https://rootsandrefuge.com/podcast-page/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ancestral-kitchen/id1560950100 https://hubermanlab.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homemaker-chic/id1499566932 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-slight-change-of-plans/id1561860622 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wise-traditions/id1072618042 Honorable Mentions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bright-hearth/id1616730798 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pioneering-today/id677542913 https://brenebrown.com/ https://www.kellycorrigan.com/podcast You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/ Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/ Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/

    Whats Cookin? Cookbooks and Favorite Recipes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 53:43


    Join us as we discuss our favorite cookbooks (someone may have a cookbook collection problem - not naming names) Talk about our favorite recipes and even share a couple family recipes. Be sure to check out our Instagram page for the recipes! Here are the links to the cookbooks! https://www.mypolishheritage.com/products/polish-classic-recipes-cookbook http://www.alchemybread.com/ (Bread Baking for Beginners) https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/the-prairie-homestead-cookbook https://hopeandstay.com/ (Bread of Life- by Abigail Dodds) https://www.amazon.com/Better-Homes-Gardens-Cook-Cooking/dp/0696303035 (Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook) https://www.amazon.com/Better-Gardens-All-Time-Favorite-Recipes/dp/0696002655 (BHG All Time Favorite Recipes) https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2017/10/artisan-sourdough-made-simple/ https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Recipe-Pamela-Anderson/dp/0618132694 The Perfect Recipe by Pam Anderson (no, not that Pam Anderson) We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us a review and follow our podcast. Let us know if there is a topic you'd like for us to cover! You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/ Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/ Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/

    Food Preservation - the many ways to so save what you grow or buy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 62:00


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss the multiple ways we preserve the food we grow and buy. From freezing to pressure canning and the many ways to save food for future consumption. Resources discussed in this podcast: https://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2021/07/home-canning https://melissaknorris.com/book/hand-made/ (Handmade Book) https://www.sherribrooksvinton.com/ (Put 'em Up! book) https://www.ballmasonjars.com/ & https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Complete-Book-Home-Preserving https://ferment.works/ Fermented Vegetables by Kristen and Christopher Shockey https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Blue-Chair-Jam-Cookbook/Rachel-Saunders https://afarmgirlinthemaking.com/ Ann Accetta-Scott - A Farm Girls Guide to Preserving the Harvest - Book https://www.foodsaver.com/ We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us a review and follow our podcast. Let us know if there is a topic you'd like for us to cover! You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/ Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/ Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/

    Chickens, Ducks & Turkeys - Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 54:23


    In this episode Ginny and Allison talk raising fowl on their properties. Resources: https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/index.html https://www.backyardchickens.com/ https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/p/lisa-steele.html https://www.instagram.com/thechickenchick/ https://www.tractorsupply.com/ https://www.runnings.com/ We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us a review and follow our podcast. Let us know if there is a topic you'd like for us to cover! We are still working the kinks out - Allison deeply apologizes for the echo on her end... You can also follow us on Instagram Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life/ Ginny: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life/ Allison: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvinehomestead/ Allison & Randy's Homestead in NY state: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead/

    Getting in the Dirt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 35:19


    Join Ginny and Allison as we discuss gardening. From getting started, savings tips, to harvesting and going down a few rabbit holes. Homestead gardens come in all shapes and sizes - from container gardens in apartments to acres on a farm. Herb Gardens to Veggie Gardens. What will you be planting this year? Mentioned in this podcast: Jill Wingers's Homestead Planner - for more info: https://meet.theprairiehomestead.com/2023plannermain Melissa K. Norris - garden planning https://melissaknorris.com/category/raising-your-own-food/#categories-menu Amy Fewell - https://thefewellhomestead.com/my-books/ Monty Don https://www.montydon.com The Humane Gardner by Nancy Lawson - https://www.humanegardner.com We hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know if there is a homesteading topic you'd like for us to cover. We are working the kinks out of recording and editing so thank you for your grace! Please subscribe and leave us a review! Follow Ginny and Allison on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/figuring.out... http://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_ho... http://www.instagram.com/mrs_ziegenvi...

    Making the Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 36:01


    In this episode Ginny and Allison discuss finding and moving to our respective homesteads. Talking about the how's and why's each decided to move to a homestead type of property. From property sizes, pro's and con's of their properties, future uses, advice for looking for a property and snags along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode and please leave us a review and follow our podcast. Let us know if there is a topic you'd like for us to cover! We are still working the kinks out - Allison deeply apologizes for the echo on her end... You can also follow us on Instagram @figuring.out.homestead.life @mrs.white_homemade_life @mrs_ziegenvinehomestead

    Our Take on The Homestead Festival at Hardison Mill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 25:54


    Catch up with Ginny and Allison to find out what they have been up to this week and hear what they thought about The Homestead Festival. We also have a new Instagram page for Figuring Out Homestead Life Podcast. Connect with us and ask questions.

    Introducing Figuring Out Homestead Life with Ginny and Allison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 16:31


    Inspired by our trip to The Homestead Festival in Columbia, TN last week - we decided to start a podcast to share our (very) different journeys in this homesteading life. Ginny lives in Southern New Hampshire and Allison in the Finger Lakes Region of New York state. We hope you are inspired by our podcast and maybe even have a few laughs along the way.

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