Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

There are so many new listeners that I thought it would be worthwhile to talk about our tagline: Helping you build the life you choose on your terms. Lots of people think this podcast is about homesteading, about cooking good food,  about liberty and freedom - and it is. We do tons on starting and growing your own business, side hustles and more. But when you dig right into things a little deeper, you will discover the LFTN is about choosing the life you want to live, then setting yourself up to go there. The life I choose to live is in the country, but this approach works in the city and all over the world. The hardest part of doing it is accepting that you CAN do it. Direct Download Listener Feedback Coronavirus Thermometer Tornado Finding old radios from Linda Webinar Coming March 18 Zoldak Webinar: How to run a Facebook Campaign - March 18 at 7 Eastern. Register here Main topic of the Show: Live the Life You Want 8 foundations to live the life you choose Set yourself up to opt out (Debt free) Decide what you want (Life strategic plan) Always move the ball forward for YOU (#My3things) Get your house in order (Be prepared for the most likely) Lose the deadweight (NETWORK: Surround yourself with doers not takers) Reframe the things you cannot change - (Mental programming) Find ways to do what you want to do (Liberty) Give back (Teach and mentor) Ideas from Members an expert show -- need questions and suggestions if you think this is a good idea. Livestreaming the podcast - would help if I had 1000 youtube subscribers. Subscribe Make it a great week! Song: Belly Dancing Vamp Tune 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 Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Youtube Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee  

Today, we are joined by Jenni Hill as she talks about how she uses journaling and focusing on a single word of focus each year to guide her growth.  Friday Feature: Tim Cook’s Handyman Videos on Youtube - gave one of our other community members a great idea for building his new business through doing home repossession  cleanups for banks. All-Season’s Maintenance Youtube Channel (Tim Cook) Direct Download Main content of the show: Change Your Life With Jenni Hill Jenni on Social Media https://mewe.com/i/jenniferhill4 https://www.facebook.com/jensparkles83 Jenni just completed training as a massage therapist in Tennessee, where she makes her home with her children and a dog. She enjoys spending time with her feet in the dirt, learning to grow things and having new experiences. When she’s not in the outdoors, or reading, she’s in the kitchen creating something yummy. Believing in the power of positivity and perspective, Jenni spends time encouraging others to live their best life. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Holler Roast Coffee

Today, we talk about how ready we were here at the Holler Homestead for the aftermath of the Tennessee tornadoes and what you can learn for that as you build the ability to make it through similar events at your home or on your homestead. I will come at this with my homestead as the example but also keeping in mind that many of you live in a city and have different realities. #HollerHatWednesday: What is she doing? Thanks to the folks who offered work trade for part of their tuition to our Spring workshop. I took the first person who contacted me and am thankful for all the interest! LivingFreeinTennessee.com/Tornado is where I will collect local resource information when the internet lets me. CacTeam.com is already active in Nashville and is looking for people who what to help and possibly resource donations. PS: I do not have good internet so the website show notes will not be up until I do.

Last week’s shows seemed to shake comments out of the trees, so today I will share some feedback with y’all as well as further thoughts on the following topics: Preparing for Coronavirus #Mythreethings, what it is and how it works -- and why even try it? Conquering your debt monster (We had tons of input on this one NOTICE: Looking for someone to help with things related to workshop set up/or tear down in exchange for a half priced ticked. Email me if that person is you. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Need to move everything out of that space as we prepare for a GSD Weekend  My coronavirus shopping list: $43 Hopefully joining  a herd share (and what one is) Duck Stew: greens, lemon juice, chicken and duck stock, peppers, garlic, onion, mushrooms, chili sauce (keto friendly) Keto accountability update What’s in Season Watercress is about done here right now, but I expect a second round Plantain Chickweed should be coming on Keep an eye out for wild mustard greens Dead nettle is blooming Operation Independence As the plumbing turns Fence posts from trees Main topic of the Show: Three Things, Coronavirus, and Debt Elimination #My3things Resources Episode 87 Episode 143 What it is Why it Works How I do my Daily Journal How to Become Debt Free - listener feedback Resources Nerd Wallet Fetch Ibotta   Coronavirus What has changed: 2 deaths, it is “wild” and nothing really. What I am paying attention to: travel and shutdowns Suggestions to be better prepared from listeners in the event of quarantine Choose a project that your family can do together, like put in a garden or painting, etc and be ready to do it  Think about other entertainment ideas: books to read, projects to work on, shows to watch, research to do - it is very unlikely you will lose internet but you never know Keep your vehicles above half full on gas just in case you need them and there is not easy to access fuel nearby Landing: The best thing to come out of this podcast has been you and today’s show proves it. You have so many great ideas. It really underlines what can be accomplished when you are surrounded by a community of doers. Make it a great week! Song: Sauce, Belly Dancing Vamp Tune 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 Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee  

Today is a Thought of the Walk (TOTW) day and I had a good one ready on champagne and hookers, but with so many folks panicking about the coronavirus, I decided to do a show on how to prepare for the coronavirus in 7 days if you are not already prepared. This comes from the point of view that panic is not needed and I hope that some of the tangible things I suggest with help people be in a better place should this event impact you, while not spending a bunch of money on things that you will never use. Direct Download Thank you to Patrick Riley for composing and recording the new show introduction. What to you all think? Main Topic of Today's Show: Prepare for the Coronavirus in Seven Days Handle the "Big Three" first: Food Document what you have eaten or plan to eat this week - expand that to a month and make a list of needed ingredients Audit what you already have Buy enough of those items for a month, minus perishables that will not last a month If the perishables that will not last a month are required for balanced nutrition, replace the perishable version with non-perishable (canned, frozen, something else that does the same thing and will last) If you cannot afford a month of groceries at one time, fall back on staples - rice and beans - Mormon Pantries are a great place to get these. If you do this, make sure you include purchase of salt and spices if you can afford it! ensure you have enough pet food Note: Paper products like tampons, TP and other needed items are included in this planning process. Water You should plan 2 gallons per person per day for hydration and sanitation, but many cannot store that much water! Water Storage ideas: 5 gallon buckets from lowes, ziplocks, etc A water filter can help you not have to store as much - and no this is not an affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP128-Filtration-System/dp/B00FA2RLX2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sawyer+mini&qid=1582908972&sr=8-1 Video on how to use this filter for higher volumes than hiking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHnxaIuII8g Boiling and iodine and bleach can all be used to sterilize water. Use a pillow case or t shirt to remove debris from water if filtering "yucky" water to extend the life of your filter Sanitation The n95 Mask is not a silver bullet - resist the temptation to overspend on one while people are panicking about this single item Some construction respirations can help reduce exposer to airborne illness Know how to set up a quarantine room in your home (This is a best practice for many illnesses) Know what to sterilize beyond the obvious to combat the spread of germs (doorjambs, keyboards, remote, etc) Stock rubber gloves, sanitizer, bleach, etc. (Boiling kills things if you do not have this stuff and a gallon of bleach goes a very, very long way - no need to buy a case of it!) A word on handling human waste should your sewage fail After you have addressed the above (in 7 days I hope), address the next layer over time: Medical Symptom - friendly meds: fever, congestion, couching, sore throat, diarrhea Herbal support (Learn 2-3 basics): Mullein for congestion and cough is usually easy to find, stock herbals teas and honey for comfort Prescriptions for humans Prescriptions for animals Ensure that you're as healthy as possible through proper nutrition, hydration, getting enough sleep Shelter & Travel In some disasters such as flooding and tornadoes, you end up needing backup plans for shelter. In this case if you are quarantined you get to stay in your home! Business travelers: add a few extras to your luggage and be ready to stay with a friend if you are worried about getting stuck Financial Are you ready to pay your bills for a few months without income? If not, start saving now! If not be ready to (ONLY in the event of not having the income due to quarantine): contact your mortgage company for extensions, seek a small loan from a personal contact, bank or credit union) Only if there are no other options: cover a real need, like your mortgage, with a credit card --- hopefully no one ever needs to do this Consider talking with your boss about if you can work from home and continue to earn in the event of disruption Do you have time to build a side income in the interim If you get quarantined and need to take any of the above loans: use the time with your family at home to come up with a new financial plan that eliminates debt and increases savings The purpose of this episode is the help folks who are not ready for an even like the coronavirus to be as ready as they can be should it have an impact on day-to-day life in the short term Once you have the peace of mind that you have done what you can, I encourage you to learn a bit about Modern Prepping - a term coined by Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Rather than preparing for "The Zombie Apocalypse," he encourages people to be ready for life's likely events: Job loss, family illness, external event such as a hurricane, forest fire or minor civil unrest. Because being ready for things likely to happen throughout your life puts you in a position to handle the more extreme things IF they come up without wasting time and money on things you will never use. If you find this information helpful, please share it with folks who may also benefit.  Make it a great week! ### GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gift Registry Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we are joined by the Tactical Redneck and Sir Handy to discuss something nearer and dearer to my heart  - 5 things everyone should know about plumbing even if you never ever ever ever plan to do any plumbing whatsoever. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Mewe Reminder: 730-8 (I will be driving and not on) Chef Brett is opening a restaurant - apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4FfW6Dh17ela135u4WrRf3cEbUoICJ98cB9zRG7rSejKnlA/viewform Show Resources:  Youtube video tour of the composting outhouse Cowboy Candy Salsa Pickled Pressure canned: Stump the Sauce What to do with too many Jalapenos What’s Up in the Garden 1st seedlings are started - round two this weekend Same as last week - the early spring things REALLY need to plant carrot seeds Time to fill in the wicking beds and prep more in ground planting Sweet potato slip update Main topic of the Show: Five Things Everyone Should Know About Plumbing Introduce Sir Handy and Tactical Redneck Know the difference between feed lines and drain lines (get an idea of where they are) Know what kind of plumbing you have: Pex, PVC, Galvanized, Copper Know how to shut off the water The real number four: Turn off power or gas to the water heater if it is drained (Intentionally or not intentionally) Learn a Little Maintenance Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gift Registry Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce  

I wanted to take on an issue we have sort of glossed over lately: Debt payoff. When I was talking with Beau a few weeks ago, I realized that as much as I say you need to be debt free to truly be free to live the life you want, we haven’t discussed the how of this. Then I was chatting with a friend who is paying off debt and she started asking me really pointed questions about my decision to pay off a second mortgage instead of the rest of my consumer debt. Webinar update: Email with questions coming soon, as well as a calendar invitation. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Sam’s Club Story Working through the green beans - not sure what to do with the corn as I go low carb :D Indoor lettuce growing operation is morphing and I hope to increase volume of production Loving the pictures of how people store their stuff What’s in Season Flowers blooming Cilantro, greens, baby dill from the inside grow area Watercress, dead nettle Operation Independence My health journey begins today at 201lbs The Neighboring Rednecks have started in on the little bathroom repairs Main topic of the Show: Debt Payoff Ideas Note: Not a financial advisor - I am merely sharing my debt payoff story ##Why I started paying down debt: Calculated monthly interest payments and realized $450 ish was going to service debt which meant that this amount of monthly earnings was simply time wasted for instant gratification. What I tried:  What did not go well Beginning Level: Stop the bleeding - used Dave Ramsey - ish method >>Feedback:  A word on unhappiness and spending. Adjustments to the process --  Thoughts to share on getting out of debt: Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song by Sauce 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 Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee  

Today is a Friday so we have an interview show today and we are joined by our own BBQ Homesteader, also known as Daniel Jarvis, to talk about starting your business and more importantly how to get over analysis paralysis if you tend to overthink things. We also dive into establishing work family balance and much more - I am sure you will love this interview. Zoldak Webinar on how to choose which social media to use to promote your business.  LFTN Premium Member Quarterly Call is tomorrow at 11am - reach out if you did not get the email invitation! Show Resources Www.offkilterbrownies.com www.offkilterbrownies.com/blog @offkilterbrownies Facebook.com/offkilterbrownies Main content of the show Daniel grew up in southeast Texas and was home-educated his entire life. He went to the University of Houston and got a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. He has run several different kitchens and restaurants. At this point though he is a project manager for an Outdoor Living company and is working on growing his business Off Kilter Brownies on the side.  He has always been in an entrepreneurial environment as his father ran his own company and also had a previous iteration of Off Kilter Brownies, plus various other projects along the way.  He has been eating gluten-free for about 12 years, which is what started him on the path of providing great food for those with food allergies and making sure no one is left out. He is also an incessant question-asker and loves encouraging others to let go of perfection and just take the next step. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Holler Roast Coffee  

The pantry here has been working well and getting a pantry to work for you rather than become a stuff collecting problem, you may need to do a purge and organize. So today we talk about how to take this on. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Mewe Reminder What’s Up in the Garden Smith Family Farm Event this Saturday 1-3pm: https://www.smithfamilyfarmtn.com/event-details/winter-food-on-your-homestead?fbclid=IwAR37FvsZzhGc5TXS_2dUIbbnXVrEkdkGXtBUhbZdD1OBU5d0q-plLAAmIWE Strawberries are starting to grow leaves in their bags Carrots Main topic of the Show: How To Purge and Organize Your Pantry What a well-managed pantry means to you What I mean by pantry: Consumables that you work through in your household Signs it is time to purge and reorganize The Process Schedule several days for this process: Invite a friend who knows you well to help Set foundational principles/think things through Sectional approach to purge and reorganize Establish a personal accountability check in schedule -  LFTN Workshop - 3 tickets left! Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community LFTN Youtube Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce   Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja   Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee  

Springtime is threatening to be here and that means that things are on fast forward at the Holler Homestead so we will talk through a round robin of projects and events that have happened here in the last few weeks - along with related lessons learned. Because there is always something interesting on a homestead. Listener feedback Clear your mind: https://youtu.be/J009eE-olk0 From Krystal: Shameful. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Meal cooking rotation and supplies Root Cellar Makeover in progress Pulled the bad sweet potatoes Lots of butternut squash to use up What’s in Season Watercress is nearing the bloom phase Dead nettle Plantain is starting to grow Wild Garlic Operation Independence Tighter reins on purchases through planning and tracking system Main topic of the Show: Tales From The Holler Homestead Duck relocation story Knighthawk Makes Biscuits Goat Foot Story Slow Cars Story Tactical Mcrib Story Pump House Story: https://youtu.be/8tFyiubzQeU Slow Cars Story Tactical Mcrib Story If you want to meet some of the crazy folks in these tales - LFTN Workshop Make it a great week! Song: Anonymous by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community LFTN Youtube Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee