The Minimalist Homesteaders

In this episode, we're unpacking the argument that minimalism costs more money than you might think. I found an article that warns people to be careful of the hidden costs of minimalism. Spoiler alert! There aren't any.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baysandoval/message

Formerly known as The Minimalist Homesteaders, this podcast is getting a facelift! We're upping our content quality and inviting you to join us as we continue growing our own food in the high desert of New Mexico! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

I love my current sourdough process and I hope you will, too! Once you learn a few basics of sourdough, you can do it the way that works best for you! Abby at Wild View Farms opened my eyes to the magic of using steam during the baking process and starting with a cold oven! Go check out her account on Instagram ♥️ https://instagram.com/wildviewfarms?utm_medium=copy_link --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

This episode is about how our rooster turned aggressive and killed one of our hens last week. I mentioned this on my Instagram and here's the whole story. Thank you so much for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

Today's episode is about how we get “stuck” when we live life by labels we've been given by other people. Also, we got some new baby chicks and I'm totally excited about them! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

When I realize my account was hacked, it made me think more about my purpose and priority. I immediately had to decide if I was believing the lie that I'm only as valuable as my following on social media. Listen to the episode to hear what happened and how I'm moving forward ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

This episode is all about the natural & handmade products I love from The Wild Carrot Farmstead. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review! Check out our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/3GEoF5B --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

In this episode, we dig into how many hens you need per rooster to keep the flock dynamic safe for your birds. Follow our YouTube Channel! - https://bit.ly/3GEoF5B Read the Blog - https://bit.ly/3v0l9Aa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

In this episode, I describe our decision-making process in deciding whether to keep a rooster in our flock for the time being. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

This episode is all about how I make the decision of which kids' clothes to keep and which to donate. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

In this episode, we talk about how to reuse brown packaging paper to wrap gifts, making gift wrapping simple and sustainable. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

In this episode, I explain why I think homesteading is a state of mind, not a zip code, an income level, or anything else. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

This episode is all about the amazing benefits of tallow butter for your skin. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

In this episode, we go over the very basic steps of cast iron care, what “seasoning” is, and how to clean your cast iron skillet with salt. Follow @hardyhousehomestead on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

This episode is about the Rhode Island red chicken and some of the positive aspects of this breed. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

This episode is all about letting your kids to help in the kitchen and giving them the freedom to be themselves in a real life setting. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

Sometimes people don't understand why we go to the trouble of homesteading when there's food at the grocery store. And I'm not just talking about the haters on Instagram. Sometimes even your closest friends and family think that the homesteading lifestyle is crazy. Listen to this episode to find out why we choose homesteading instead of relying solely on the grocery store for food. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

I'm excited about the year to come and continuing to share with you! Thank you so much for being here! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minimalisthomesteaders/message

This is an updated version of the original episode with this title from back in April 2021. Enjoy! Follow up on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I've been challenged by our home, to say the least. Constantly trying to figure out ways to store things like shoes, toys, cookware and clothing is a real struggle! I hope you find this episode useful for finding solutions in your own home. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I've been feeling a little down because we aren't growing more of our own food right now and I just realized how silly that is. If you're feeling like a homesteading imposter, listen to this & share with a friend! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you're thinking about keeping quail, you might want to know some of these things we learned while keeping quail during 2020 and 2021. Your situation is different from ours and you may find that quail are the perfect fit for your homestead. You'll never know unless you try! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I'm beginning to declutter again because things are getting a little out of control around here! If you haven't yet, follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is about some of the things that I enjoy about homeschooling my kids. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Frugality is a natural part of homesteading. Learn how you can continue saving money in your homesteading journey. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mom guilt is sneaky and it creeps up to steal your joy right when you least expect it. Kick it to the curb, friend! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Homesteading is simple. If I had realized this a long time ago, I probably would have started a long time ago. Too often, we think we have to do all the things or we have to pass some kind of test to be able to call ourselves homesteaders. But in reality, there's no standard that determines whether someone is a real homesteader. If you have a mindset of increasing your self-reliance, I'd say you're a homesteader no matter what your methods are. We don't need to compete with each other on being the most hard-core or the most off-grid or the most waste-free. Competition won't get us anywhere. Love and support, however, will. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Raising your own meat can be painful at first, but I know that our animals have a better life than they would have on a commercial farm. I KNOW that to be true, so I can take joy in nurturing our livestock and making sure our meat is humanely raised and processed. I can accept the circle of life as a sad reality of the fallen world we live in. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

These are three handmade Christmas decor ideas that I'm trying this year. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is about some more of our 2022 goals and how to make blown egg Christmas ornaments. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

These are some of my goals for 2022. Let me know what you want to accomplish in the upcoming year by connecting with me on Instagram @hardyhousehomesteading --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is the way we plan on executing our afternoon routine to beat the overwhelm and stay organized as a family. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I made a morning routine based on some templates I found online to help organize our day and give me a blueprint to follow. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Learn how easy it is to make apple scrap vinegar! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We have some ducks hatching in the incubator today! So exciting! Also, here's an overview of how to can apple pie filling. Follow us on instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is about what I wish I knew a month ago about pressure canning. There are so many things I wish I knew, but I kept it short and sweet. If you're new to pressure canning, I hope this helps you out! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Stressed out? Me too. But listen to this! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you're thinking about trying cloth diapers to become more self-sufficient, knowing how to wash them is going to come in very handy! If you have questions, let me know on Instagram — @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I don't feel like a minimalist right now. And that's okay, because the principles of minimalism are still part of my life and mindset. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This fermented cider is sinus-clearing, virus-fighting, and traditionally made with a recipe I found online by Mountain Rose Herbs. Enjoy! Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is about how to make cheese from store-bought milk using just eggs, milk, sour cream, vinegar, and spices! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is seriously one of the best teas I've ever had. If you're a tea drinker, I'm sure you'll like it, too! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If it weren't for you guys, we would t have a podcast. So thank you!! Thank you for always showing up, for always making me feel like taking time to record this podcast is worthwhile. Thank you for caring. Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Visit the blog at www.hardyhousehomestead.wordpress.com | Giles and I were just talking about food storage. I know a lot of people buy the prepper food, like the long-term food storage. You know, the stuff they prepackage so that it will last 25 years in a bucket? Someone enlighten me if I'm missing something… but what do you do when the 25-year food storage runs out? It might be okay in a bucket for 25 years untouched, but once you open it up and start eating it, it's going to be gone and then what do you do? That's why I decided to start homesteading. I wanted a renewable food supply in the form of a flock of chickens and quail, ducks and rabbits, and a big garden. That's how people have lived for hundreds of years. It's only been in the last few decades that we've gotten away from that. But because we were busy having a baby this summer, I didn't do anywhere near the amount of gardening I would have. So we're coming up with a plan for what to stock up on to get us through the winter months if there's a problem getting food in stores. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Giles and I were talking on the way home about how true vulnerability is only really possible when our identity is in Christ. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and visit the blog: hardyhousehomestead.wordpress.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, you can learn about 7 wild edible plants in New Mexico that might be growing in your backyard! Follow us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I threw together this pumpkin pie to use up the fresh pumpkin purée I made. Hope you enjoy it! Follow me on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I came across some old videos and pictures of our first son from about 4 years ago and it got me to thinking, “What would I tell myself if I could go back to that phase?” Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and visit the website: hardyhousehomestead.Wordpress.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I love the concept of being prepared for whatever may come our way, and the thing that seems like it might be coming our way right now is a diaper shortage. Listen to this episode to find out how you can go without diapers for your kiddos if they're not available anymore. Connect with us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today the power was out when we woke up and wasn't estimated to be back on for several hours. This is how we responded! We went out and got some things to help us deal with a situation like this, especially if it lasted longer than a few hours. How do you prepare for power outages? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we explore how difficult it can be to be a minimalist when you're a parent. Find us on Instagram @hardyhousehomestead and share your homesteading stories with us! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app