Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today we talk about sheep care vs the STUN method, managing expectations when 2 people work on one homestead, early spring growth and more. Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn  Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets.  Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks.  Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation. Event Feature: LFTN Spring Workshop - released 10 more tickets when I realized what we are doing for the build! Get the word out. LivingFreeinTennesse.com Forage Dandelion leaves are here (and what this means) Same root things as last round Lemonbalm has baby leaves No chickweed or dead nettle yet but they will closely follow Regrassing of the ripped up land is in process Livestock Caring for sleep vs the STUN method (The tail story) Putting girls together so we have “two” herds and can control birthing timing Hoping some baby bunnies arrive in the next 2 weeks Still no eggs and T is investigating if they are being stolen from the coop (A word on the Dumore nutrition rumors on Youtube) LGD update Still needing to list pigs and the St Croix with West Coast genetics Grow Trees are budding out (and what this means) Seedlings, an update Final garnered bed preparation while it is warmer in January Holler Neighbors/Community Chicken coop project What it is like to work with 2 people on one homestead  LFTN Network events - get yours submitted here: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/network-event/ Infrastructure Preparing for the solar installation Finally was able to order more step in posts (30% time savings no paddock shifts) Trailer care needed to maintain the livestock trailer (There is always something) Finances No update Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about history and how to use it as a lens for current day decisions, the rise and fall of empires and more with CJ Killmer and John Willis.   Today’s Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com Brave Botanicals offers top-quality, organic CBD and Kratom products along with other herbal resources.  This month, we are highlighting the kratom, an herbal supplement that comes from the coffee family, minus the caffeine. It grows in Southeast Asia and is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Its leaves contain compounds that can have psychotropic and it has gained popularity in the Western world for its potential to help with the management of chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, and some people use it to try to overcome addiction to opioids or to reduce the severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms. If you want to learn more about kratom, head on over to BraveBotanicals.com to learn about its many uses and dig into the different varieties and dosage. Interested in trying it out? John Bush also offers a free ounce of kratom, plus 50% off your first order through his site, FreeOunceofKratom.com. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com   Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ProfCJ.org   Main content of the show   Make it a great week!   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.    Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Today we have a great conversation with Toolman Tim Cook, who will be featured at the LFTN Spring Workshop in April!   Today’s Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com   Show Resources ToolmanTim.co   Main content of the show   Interview   Membership and Coffee Pitch   Make it a great week   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.    Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Every Friday, we record our Homestead Happenings update, followed by a questions and answers session. Today’s podcast is the questions and answers session from yesterday’s podcast. We cover: Fencing, sheep, recipes and so much more.    Today’s Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvuce.com/LFTN   Main content of the show   Make it a great week!   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.    Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today is a homestead happenings discussion with Baby being one week old, another cold front coming, and things going on sale! Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com permies.com/link/lftn The days are getting longer, and spring is on the way, which means it's time to plan the garden! If you're looking to do something a little different this year, like establishing some low-maintenance and high-producing permaculture food systems, then check out the Permaculture Design Course at permies.com/link/lftn! Not only will you learn about earthworks, water harvesting, perennial food systems, and so much more, but you can also bundle this PDC with the Appropriate Technology Course so you can learn about rocket heat, solar cooking and preserving, and other amazing technology that will save you money and effort. All 177 hours of video from this course can be yours for as little as $65 if you visit permies.com/link/lftn   Forage Mullein Jerusalem Artichokes Wild Garlic Other root things   Livestock Baby is good Fence charger crapped the bed and LGD dogs got out Rabbits are due Still no duck eggs - they should start any time Soy free feed fiasco   Grow Spring is coming (Seedling time here for cold weather crops) Getting the last beds ready Harvest Meals Massive Beef Stew - it exploded (and what I did about that) Holler Neighbors/Community Late Christmas is this weekend! Bathroom update Spring Workshop Highlights Dining Things: Venison Roast,    Infrastructure Posts are back in stock (and ordered) Rabbit update for TSC - the collapse too easily so T added J clips to keep them from doing that. Initial feedback - he likes them but time will tell The stupid fence charger Power meter to measure pump house electrical usage and cabin usage in preparation for storage and solar options Goat bathtub cracked in the cold (Should have put the stock tank heater in there or at least empty gallon jugs or wood)   Finances Expenses are more than income at the moment and we have no Product we are selling that is year round. Brainstorming on that   Membership Plug   Make it a great week!   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!   Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today we talk about dogs, niche businesses and more with Joel Ryals and John Willis. Show Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com  Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9.com Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Join me today for a freestyle discussion about fencing, homestead unpredictabilities, refrigerators, my3things, and many other topics. This was recorded right after a bunch of stuff went sideways this morning on the Homestead. Thanks to ALL our Sponsors: Freesteading.com SelfRelianceFestival.com AgorsitTaxAdvice.com FreeOunceOfKratom.com TheHomesteadConsultant.com LivingFreeinTennessee.com HollerRoast.com Permies.com/link/LFTN Make it a Great Week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we have an interview show with Toolman Tim Cook as we talk about his 24 hour radio show, expanding a supportive community of creators and ideas for building your alternative path to a successful small business.   Today’s Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com   Y’all know John Bush from our time together in the Unloose the Goose podcast and also the webinars we do with Live Free Academy. But did you know that John has another company that provides organic herbal products?  Brave Botanicals offers top-quality, organic CBD and Kratom products along with other herbal resources.  This month, we are highlighting the kratom, an herbal supplement that comes from the coffee family, minus the caffeine. It grows in Southeast Asia and is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Its leaves contain compounds that can have psychotropic and it has gained popularity in the Western world for its potential to help with the management of chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, and some people use it to try to overcome addiction to opioids or to reduce the severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms. If you want to learn more about kratom, head on over to BraveBotanicals.com to learn about its many uses and dig into the different varieties and dosage. Interested in trying it out? John Bush also offers a free ounce of kratom, plus 50% off your first order through his site, FreeOunceofKratom.com. Reminder - LFTN Tickets go on sale NEXT WEEKEND!   Show Resources Toolman Tim’s Workshop   Main content of the show Toolman Tim Cook hales from the TSP and LFTN network. With over 15 years of experience in the construction and home improvement industry, Tim has the knowledge and skills to tackle any project with confidence. From little jobs to fixing up old houses and everything in between, Tim's expertise and attention to detail make him the go-to guy for all your repair and maintenance needs. When he's not working on projects, Tim can be found sharing tips and tricks, and developing strong community at his website, Toolmantim.co, and on his YouTube channel, where he inspires others to roll up their sleeves and get to work.    Interview   Make it a Great Week!   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about new life on the homestead, losses, big projects getting bigger, the FREEZE, and more. AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn  Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets.  Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks.  Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation Coming Events Jan 14 at 9am - LFTN Spring Workshop Tickets go on sale! LivingFreeinTennessee.com Speaking at next-steps.info Feb 22-25 near Atlanta. Use Coupon Code SAUCE10 for a ticket discount. SelfRelianceFestival.com Forage Desperation rations in the creek Dandelion root Jerusalem artichoke Always in winter: Mullein which is good if you get a cold Livestock Baby lamb and stillborn lamb and the related lessons Rabbits are bred, we think - white rabbit on probation Ducks still not laying eggs - WTF Brownie is for sale Pigs getting listed for sale (Never posted them before) Harvest Meals All cooking is in the crockpot (not cold enough to run the woodstove) Red Curried Venison with Turnips Winter is coming (IS HERE) We all survived - even the animals outside with no heat (no heat on ducks, stock tank heater with fish, water heater for rabbits, babies in mudroom, boys in the barn, pigs with a cover – all with lots of extra straw. (There is still straw getting tracked into my home all the time) Water was the biggest pain: animal water and my pipes Heating was just fine - even through rolling blackouts Ducks like to hang in the pods during cold times Lessons learned: Want better water by next year Holler Neighbors/Community ALL THE HELP on the bathroom - and the story of the bathroom Christmas and New Year was fun Toolman Tim’s stream in the LFTN community Infrastructure Testing new $30 rabbit cages from TSC Fencing Weekend Workshop Coming Adding Insulation Making long term plans so that we can focus on 1-2 at a time (#my3things) Spring planting is beginning Finances Spent $100 on straw Found a soy free feed source since MPS no longer makes it Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about the economic outlook for 2023, ideas for starting businesses, science that isn’t science, better health, and more with Jack Spirko, Dr. Ken Berry, and John Willis. Sponsor of the Day: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Paul Wheaton over at permies.com has put together a robust bundle of homestead goodies this week.  35 ebooks, videos, and more, including my Cook With What You Have ebook, all for only $35. The bundle is only available at this special price until January 5th, and it's got stuff on chickens, gardening, cooking, cleaning, building, and more! With over $285 worth of stuff for only $35, you'll wanna get your hands on this bundle today, before the price goes up. That's 35 awesome pieces of digital media to help you realize your homestead dreams, for basically $1 each! Visit permies.com/s/homesteading to check it out now LFTN Workshop Tickets Coming January 14, 2022 at 9am Central at LivingFreeinTennessee.com Jack’s First Episode of 2023 - The Coming Shitstorm of Opportunity Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast DrBerry.com SelfRelianceFestival.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. First Tuesday Coffee Talk with Jack Spirko, John Willis, Nicole Sauce Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link