228: How we lost big family gatherings

228: How we lost big family gatherings

Remember back in the days when big family get-togethers were a thing? Let’s talk about how (or if) we can go back to making those our normal. Spoiler alert: I don’t think the answer is as simple as we pretend it might be.

227: Homesteaders, it’s okay to splurge

227: Homesteaders, it’s okay to splurge

We all have things we like to splurge on, regardless of what lifestyle we live. Let’s get honest about money and whose business it is how you spend yours.

226: Don’t get distracted by the why

226: Don’t get distracted by the why

Egg prices. Shortages. Hiring issues. Is your focus on the random, angry reasons behind the situation… or the fact the thing is happening?

223: That Time I Ran Away From Home

223: That Time I Ran Away From Home

After being home for twenty years, I jumped the track six months ago and took a job outside the home. Six months later, I’m here to tell you about why it was a bit of a personal (but necessary) train wreck. This episode gets honest and puts my opinions, beliefs, and preferences about life right out there. No offense intended, but also… sorry, not sorry. 😉

222: Preparing for real life, not the apocalypse

222: Preparing for real life, not the apocalypse

It’s super exciting (and stressful!) to imagine we are prepping for a world disaster or an encounter with the zombies. But 99% of the time, the ways our preps help us are far less exciting than that. Let’s talk about one such situation our family 

220: I’m Not Ma Ingalls. Neither Are You.

220: I’m Not Ma Ingalls. Neither Are You.

You’re not Ma Ingalls… but you are SOMEONE. Do you know who that is and what you want from your homesteading life?

219: You CAN talk about both

219: You CAN talk about both

What do preparing for tough times and talking about beautiful frosty leaves have in common? Maybe nothing. But I’m here to tell you that you can definitely talk about both.

212: Be Your Own Kind of Homesteader

212: Be Your Own Kind of Homesteader

If you’ve ever thought about being a homesteader but weren’t sure if you really “fit” in the “homesteader club” because of where you live, where you work, or your life situation, this interview is for you!

RP 005: Time Management Tips for Your Homestead

RP 005: Time Management Tips for Your Homestead

Let’s take a big picture approach and look at a bunch of time management tips to help us organize our day, our life, and our homestead better so we can do the things that need to get done.

RP 004: A Modern Problem with the Simple Life

RP 004: A Modern Problem with the Simple Life

A good reminder to think about our purpose and intention as homesteaders, especially if you’re someone who shares anything about your homesteading life on social media or as a content creator.