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Homesteading Family
What if you could have a healthier, more secure lifestyle with greater sustainability and self-sufficiency for you, your family and your community? That’s what Homesteading Family is all about. Carolyn and Josh have taken their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turned it into a podcast so you can discover how to take the leap from a “normal” life to a homestead life, filled with meaning, beauty and freedom. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city or the country, if you’ve ever wanted to explore the homesteading life, this is your chance to learn how to do it in less time with fewer bumps in the road. It’s like sitting down with a cup of coffee with friends. Round up your cast iron pans and mason jars and start listening!
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Sep 21, 2022 • 35min
How to Take A Vacation from the Homestead! Pantry Chat
This week on The Pantry Chat: Food for Thought, we will be talking about vacations and how to plan them in to the homesteading life. It can be a challenge and we will share some of our experiences and key tips to help you make sure you are getting some much needed, and deserved, RnR!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Sep 7, 2022 • 41min
Traditional Skills Summit - What Is It, Who Will Be Teaching & What Will YOU Learn?
Come learn about the Traditional Skills Summit and the instructors that are included in the free online summit, as well as the School of Traditional Skills.Sign up for the FREE online summit (September 12-15, 2022) here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~LINKS MENTIONED: - Stock up on Feed for Winter: https://homesteadingfamily.com/stock-your-barn-for-winter/- What to do With Raw Milk: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/- Traditional Skills Summit: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HFTIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat7:10 - Question of the Day13:36 - Traditional Skills Summit~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. How would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Aug 31, 2022 • 29min
Frost-Free Watering Systems & Keeping Mice Out of the Root Cellar | PANTRY CHAT Q&A
We're so excited to have Carolyn back with us for this week's episode of the Pantry Chat. Today we're answering YOUR questions!TIME STAMPS:0:00 - chit chat5:38 - Traditional Skills Summit7:08 - canned chicken or beef stew8:16 - sheepshaw & chickshaw10:12 - watering system11:15 - getting water to animals11:55 - homesteading while pregnant & sick16:50 - staying healthy while traveling21:00 - homesteading men and beards23:22 - DIY cobbler mix23:55 - keeping mice & mold out of the root cellarLINKS/PRODUCTS MENTIONEDTraditional Skills Summit: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HFHow to Can Beef: https://homesteadingfamily.com/step-by-step-tutorial-for-canning-meat-raw-pack-method/How to Can Chicken: https://homesteadingfamily.com/pressure-canning-raw-chicken/What I Learned from Joel Salatin & Justin Rhodes: https://homesteadingfamily.com/good-enough-is-perfectRedmond Real Salt Electrolytes: https://homesteadingfamily.com/redmond-real-salt-bDIY Cobbler Mix: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-cobbler-recipe/MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homestHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Aug 24, 2022 • 31min
Using Medicinal Herbs on Farm Animals | Pantry Chat
Traditional Skills Summit - 12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HFLearn from Doc Jones of Homegrown Herbalist how to incorporate herbal medicine with your animal care. Great for use on pets and livestock for a natural approach to animal husbandry.For more information, links and show notes, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/using-medicinal-herbs-on-farm-animalsCheck out Doc Jones on...- HomeGrown Herbalist online School of Botanical Medicine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homegrown-herbalist-class- @HomeGrown Herbalist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homegrownherbalist- Website (HomeGrown Herbalist): https://homegrownherbalist.net/MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide toHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Aug 17, 2022 • 26min
How to use herbs SAFELY at home with Doc Jones (Homegrown Herbalist) | Pantry Chat
12 expert speakers. 4 info-packed days. 1 great outcome. September 12-15, this is THE online summit of 2022 to help you cultivate traditional homesteading skills with confidence... and it's FREE! Grab your seat here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HFLearning how to use herb medicine safely at home seems daunting. But it really shouldn't be! Learn to use herbs with confidence from Doc Jones of Home Grown Herbalist. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-use-herb-medicine-safely-at-homeCheck out Doc Jones on...- HomeGrown Herbalist online School of Botanical Medicine: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homegrown-herbalist-class- @HomeGrown Herbalist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homegrownherbalist- Website (HomeGrown Herbalist): https://homegrownherbalist.net/MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guidHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Aug 10, 2022 • 12min
What happened to Carolyn?! 2 BIG announcements!
We've got TWO big announcements in this week's episode of the Pantry Chat, including why Carolyn isn't joining me today!Grab your FREE seat for the Traditional Skills Summit: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT- Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT- 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Jul 20, 2022 • 32min
Preparing for Inflation & Food Shortages | Pantry Chat
There are a lot of rumblings about food shortages and supply chain issues that will continue over the next year and beyond. If you've been to the grocery store lately, you're already seeing inflation as prices have increased. So what can we do to help prepare ourselves for the uncertain future?Check out the blog post for more information and links, or check below: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preparing-for-inflation-and-food-shortagesLINKS MENTIONED:- Easiest Way to Grow Lettuce & Greens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-grow-lettuce-the-easy-way- Justin Rhodes Podcast: https://homesteadingfamily.com/creating-resiliency-with-justin-rhodes- God's Good Table event with Maureen Diaz at Polyface Farm Aug 12-13, 2022: https://www.godsgoodtable.com/- Dream Cheese Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-soft-cheese/- Raising Egg-Laying Chickens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/raising-backyard-egg-laying-chickens/- Raising Meat Chickens: https://homesteadingfamily.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-raising-meat-chickens/- How to Build Up Your Food Supply: https://homesteadingfamily.com/building-up-your-long-term-food-storage-supply/- 7 Pantry Staples to Always Have on Hand: https://homesteadingfamily.com/7-pantry-staples-to-always-have/- How to Store Bulk Food: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-we-use-food-storage-barrels/TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Chit Chat9:50 - Washing Cheese Cloth11:30 - Starting a Homestead at 5015:08 - Prepping for Inflation & Food Shortages ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyHealthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how toHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Jul 13, 2022 • 42min
Interview with Bernadette Banner | Pantry Chat
Learn about the basics of sewing from Bernadette Banner and why this historic skill set is one everyone should have a basic knowledge of. For more information on the importance of sewing, or to listen to the podcast, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-basics-of-sewing-with-bernadette-bannerWhere to Find Bernadette:- Watch her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHtaUm-FjUps090S7crO4Q- Buy her book, Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes:- Visit her website: https://bernadettebanner.co.uk/- Follow her on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bernadettebanner~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT- Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT- Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home.https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Jul 6, 2022 • 29min
Composting Made Simple, Business Masterclass & Canning Questions Answered | Pantry Chat Q & A
Join us for today's Pantry Chat on this sunny summer day in North Idaho as we answer YOUR questions!Grab your copy of In the Homestead Kitchen magazine here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-ytAny links mentioned in this video are listed below, as well as the topics, so feel free to jump forward to those that interest you most...Time Stamps:0:00 - Chit Chat10:45 - Carbon & Weeds in Compost13:38 - Storing Dehydrated Food15:40 - Business Masterclass18:05 - Raising What You Eat22:30 - Canning MeatLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: - In the Homestead Kitchen Magazine subscription: https://homesteadingfamily.com/in-the-homestead-kitchen-yt- Video with Justin Rhodes: https://homesteadingfamily.com/creating-resiliency-with-justin-rhodes- Pantry Chat with Farmstead Meatsmith: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-cure-bacon- Composting with Josh's EASY Method: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way- Sign up for Carolyn's Canning Masterclass: https://homesteadingfamily.com/APC- Sign up for the Homesteading Family membership: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/hkm-waitlist~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. How would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!

Jun 23, 2022 • 42min
Save Money and TIME with Freezer cooking (Pantry Chat with Becky from Acre Homestead!)
I'm so excited to have Becky from @Acre Homestead on the Pantry Chat today as we talk about making freezer meals!You all know I love having meals ready to eat for those busy days when you just can't get a homemade dinner on the table. For some of Becky's recipes and even more tips and tricks, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-freezer-meal-cooking-tipsWhere to Find Becky:- YouTube: http://youtube.com/AcreHomestead- Scratch Pantry: https://scratchpantry.com- Instagram: http://instagram.com/AcreHomestead- Sign up for her newsletter: https://scratchpantry.com/newsletter Becky's Recipes:- Stuffed Bell Peppers: https://scratchpantry.com/recipes/2021/5/sausage-stuffed-sweet-peppers?rq=peppers- Breakfast Freezer Meals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W9JQ0uRW5Y- Watch Becky make a year's worth of pasta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRFjwGV9O7U&t=700sTime Stamps:0:00 - Chit Chat7:35 - How to Get it All Done14:02 - Freezer Meals~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MORE ABOUT US!WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHytYour Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshopMeals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshopFREE PDF DOWNLOADS:- 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYTHow would you like to come get a personal farm tour from me and Josh? Every year, we invite a small group of people to our homestead for a tour, and when you grab your tickets you get an exclusive invite to our private farm-to-table dinner! This year's event is coming up on July 25th, but we only have a few tickets left. Go ahead right now and save your spot!