Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce
Helping you live the live you life you choose on your terms. Living Free in Tennessee chronicles how we build our homestead, develop independence, plan and manage time and grow and preserve food sustainably - from a woman's point of view.
S4 E1027 · Mon, April 14, 2025
A Wonderful, Terrible Livestock Experience - EP 1027
Last night, my bottle-fed Ewe went into labor. She never got as big as the naturally raised ewes and this ended up being a problem. We will talk about the long night in the pasture, as well as tales from the prepper pantry, a shopping report, operation independence, and more. Featured Event: Exit ad Build Land Summit at Polyface, May 23 & 24: https://courses.livefree.academy/land-summit-5-polyface-farms Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Progress Report Preparing From The Pantry High End Cured Meats Wholesale Egg prep for the spring workshop - link to the spring workshop: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2025/ Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree was first. They’re finally out of the big non-carbonated Monsters I was getting, but there were plenty of other choices. Stock levels throughout the store looked good. Sonia has been able to find some craft items in there lately. We also went to Hobby Lobby for some acrylic paint. We didn’t walk around the whole store looking at other stock, but I didn’t see empty sections or anything else odd. Things may change with the tariffs on Dragon Country, but not yet. They were “normal-busy” with a short wait to check out. The online price of a 2x4x8 stud at Home Depot is still $3.85. Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $4.97; whole milk: $2.92; heavy cream: $5.29; OJ: $4.09; butter: $3.49 (-); bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.39; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% ground beef: $4.59. Untainted regular gasoline at Weigels is still $3.59/gallon. Operation Independence 2 lambs born, so $800 goes into the independence fund <s
S4 E1024 · Wed, April 02, 2025
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 1024
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-
S4 E1023 · Mon, March 31, 2025
Busting Through Analysis Paralysis - Ep 1022
Today we’re talking about busting through analysis paralysis and, of course, all our usual Monday segments. Featured Event Member Webinar – Homeopathy for Urgent and Emergent Situations Don’t miss this week’s member webinar! Learn practical ways to approach health challenges using homeopathy. Details & Sign-Up: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/homeopathy-for-urgent-and-emergent-situations/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Insightful discussions on wealth-building and independent living. 🔗 https://investablewealth.com/ Sponsor 2: AbovePhone Secure, freedom-minded communications. Get $50 off your device with coupon code LiveFreeTN 🔗 https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Cooking for people from the pantry Chaos of storing things everywhere – Nicole needs a wife Moving back into the prepper pantry About to unload a bunch of stored grain—we don’t eat grain anymore The “oh shit” story Weekly Shopping Report This one will be short and boring; no major changes (I don’t need a Wahhmbulance for my chocolate price, at least not yet). Dollar Tree was the usual first stop. The drink product mix is shifting, but stock levels remain excellent. The online price of a 2x4x8 stud at Home Depot is still $3.85. Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted, but my preferred chocolate has gone up again to $2.69. Staple prices were: Bread (20 oz. white): $1.39 Eggs: $4.97 (limit 2) Whole milk: $2.84 (-) Heavy cream: $5.29 OJ: $4.09 Butter: $3.75 Bacon: $3.99 Potatoes: $4.39 Sugar: $2.99 Flour: $2.35 80% ground beef: $4.59 Untainted regular gasoline at Weigels is still $3.59/gallon. Frugality Tip No listener tips this week—send yours to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com! Nicole’s Tip: Audit your insurances annually. I’m doing that right now and it’s one of those boring-but-worth-it money
S4 E1022 · Sat, March 29, 2025
Homestead Happenings for March 28, 2025 - EP 1022
Today, I am joined by the Tactical Redneck to talk about spring, stupid funny things we cannot remember, new spring wild edibles and more! Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Fiberglass fencing posts Still need to move rams GSD Weekend coming up - with spicy weather Prepper Pantry update Wild Mustard flower is here The dumpster story 4 wheeler useable - bent frame Honda 300, 1995 Meat pizza Update on sprouted sunflowers Stupid funny things we cant remember! Feta cheese made for the workshop and thoughts on working in a homesteader’s kitchen Garden feels really small this year Subaru passed her maiden voyage to SOE Stormy’s harness No morels found yet but they are starting to pop in nearby counties Basecamp deck Duck egg hunt in the pond I want a roadside stand! 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: htt
S4 E1021 · Wed, March 26, 2025
Will AI Make Us More Or Less Free? Living Free Podcast EP 1
Syndicated from The Living Free Podcast, a project of Nicole Sauce. Today, we begin to explore a bigger picture question about AI: Will it make us more or less free? Featured Event: Member Webinar on Homeopathy Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: AbovePhone.com , Coupon code LivefreeTN Will AI Make Us More Or Less Free? First, how do we define freedom? The counter tension is those who wish to control and build power bases. So this question is a pretty big question: Will AI make us more or less free? AI’s Inherent Bias AI as a Search Engine Replacement Technocracy vs. Liberty AI as a Creation Tool vs. Scam Weapon Recommended Steps to Stay Free USE AI but with a critical Learn to protect your privacy, Use tools like Above Phone Be wary of too-good-to-be-true offers—even from people you know Set up a family/friend safe word Don’t blindly trust outputs—verify and think - especially the smaller details Avoid emotional or functional dependency Stay capable without the tool; don’t let it run your life AI can help you build the life you want—or quietly undermine it - and if we just ignore it, it will move toward the status quo: empowering the oligarchs not the individual. Freedom means staying awake and staying critical without burying your head in the sand. 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
S4 E1020 · Mon, March 24, 2025
More Isn't Better, Better is Better - EP 1020
Today, we talk about the word of the year and more specifically MY word of the year: Enrich. Big lessons so far in 2025 for me. Also, we will cover our usual monday segments: Tales from the prepper pantry, a frugality tip and operation independence. Featured Event: The LFTN GSD Weekend is Upon Us! livingfreeintennessee.com/event/lftn-gsd-weekend/ Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com , coupon code LFTN Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Tales from the Prepper Pantry Launching a new video short series this week: Can You Do That with Mayonnaise? Freezers go in their permanent spot this week, and one becomes the "workshop food" freezer! This is how I stay organized so we can find everything for the workshop. Taco Soup Idea From Janna Gillard The Salsa Jar Hijink Frugality Tip from Margo Do you frequently cut the sleeves off of T-shirts? I do, because someone I live with only wears sleeves to work. I use the sleeves for rags and plant ties, but the other day I cut a sleeve off and for some reason I was like let me see if this fits on my head....guess what the sleeve of his XXL T-shirt makes a great headband for me. So yet another use for something you would normally throw away. I know I always am looking for a crappy headband when I am going to do a facemask, now I will keep a sleeve or two around. Happy Saving y'all Operation Independence Tomato Seedlings look GREAT - not buying any plants this year. Scored $150 on a left behind part of my car - Purging is also enriching my supplies budget! Mayo thoughts Main Topic of the Day: Word of the Year Update: Enrich A reminder: Choosing a word of the year is about setting an intention to guide your decisions and energy throughout the year. "Enrich" was chosen to focus on sharpening, refining, and deepening—not just doing more, but doing better. Lesson 1: Enrich the People It Serves Lesson 2: Purge What Doesn’t Serve Lesson 3: Slowing My Roll Conclusion The key to enriching our world here at the Holler Homestead is not about how many memberships or Spring Workshop tickets can I sell today and much more about asking two key questions: <li style="font-we
S4 E1019 · Fri, March 21, 2025
Homestead Happenings for March 21, 2025 - EP 1019
First day of spring and it is 26 degrees out there. Find out how the plants weathers this latest yucky frost, progress on the prepper pantry, a garden update, and more today on our weekly homestead update show. Featured Event: Solstice Gathering at Haven Earth Trade School in Old Fort, tn (nearish Chattanooga). Use the contact form on the website to RSVP and get additional information. Sponsor 1: AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com Fallen Ewe, Hoof Trimming and Selenium The Great Vehicle Scam of 2025 Frosty First Day of Spring Flood Damage Report Garden Bed 3 is up - stupid dog Duck egg production update with supplementation - it was pretty instant Prepper Pantry Update Holler Comms in the storm The Round Roast that became Rouladen What happens to a spring with 6-8 inches of rain in 1 day and what we did about it Erosion Remediation Projects Update Post Flood Tomato seedlings are up and looking good Gifting 6 chards to a friend this week and hopefully planting the last 8 in bed 4 Lighting and the fence charger - community Watercress patch is not coming back yet which is slower than usual Tempting to dig up the old garden and seed with gourds and runner beans Holler Game Night tonight Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer
S4 E1018 · Wed, March 19, 2025
Crap! I Got Arrested. Now What? With Ken Griffith - EP 1018
Today I am joined by Ken Griffith of R-3 Contingencies to discuss what to do if you get arrested, especially if it is for something you did not do. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: InvestableWealth.com Show Resources R3-Kon.com/lftn (Get concierge services that are the BEST!) 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 <span style= "font
S4 E1017 · Mon, March 17, 2025
The Power Of Starting Strong: Make Your Own Mesophilic Culture - EP 1017
Episode 1017: The Power Of Starting Strong: Make Your Own Mesophilic Culture Today, we talk about how to make your own mesophilic culture at home so you can reduce save money and develop your own cheese flavors over time. Really having a strong start in cheese is as important as doing so in life, isn't it? And nurturing your starts in life is as important as hitting things hard ever day. We will also cover our usual Monday segments. Member Webinar: Building Small Scale Events On Your Homestead, Sunday, March 23 at 3pm Central: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/courses/creating-small-scale-events-on-your-homestead (Members you know what to do!) Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Do me a favor? Drop a review at iTunes and share this podcast out to your friends. LFTN on Facebook and Telegram Tales From The Prepper Pantry No progress on floor Spring Cleaning - Processing meat: Bacon, scotch eggs, grinding lamb, scotch eggs Tomato seedlings planted and germinated Looking to purge the grains from storage The tunnel Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree was the usual first stop. I noted again that the Health aisle was stuffed. In particular. We didn’t go in, but the price of a 2x4x8 stud at Home Depot still shows $3.85 online. Aldi was next. We found everything we wanted, but there were only a few bars of my preferred chocolate (70% cacao) left. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $5.97 (limit 2); whole milk: $2.92 (+); heavy cream: $5.29; OJ: $4.09 (+, and very little); butter: $3.75; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.39; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% ground beef: $4.59. Food City for a 22 lb. Bag of Meow Mix (that our cats ask for by name). Pet foods were well-stocked. Untainted regular gasoline at Weigels is still $3.59/gallon. Frugality Tip From Jordon St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, it’s a fairly big day up in Maine since there is a large Irish population here, so cabbages are on sale for the boiled dinner feast! Tonight we snagged 3 juicy cabbages at the grocery store for 39¢ a lb. Made 3 half gallons of sauerkraut for $5! Hope you have a lucky 🍀 Monday! Jordan Operation Independence <li style="fon
S4 E1016 · Fri, March 14, 2025
Homestead Happenings for March 14, 2025 - EP 1016
Today, I am joined by the Tactical Redneck as we discuss illness in the Holler, early spring sprinting, and more. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Sponsor 2: InvestableWealth.com Stinging Nettle Harvest Week Morels should begin to pop soon Early spring green salad: baby plantain, dead nettle leaves, baby dock, wild garlic (I like to add to a salad) Illness in the Holler Second garden bed is up and planted Food forest lower swale is 25% mulched, then I will toss lots of seeds out 4 Wheeler Subaru Saga Ram Weaning Stormy and preventing a prolapse Breed rabbits this week Livestock Duck egg update Yard herbs are coming back - the ones that made it through the winter All the compost tea is being sprayed Time to make garlic/pepper/LABS spray for the orchard Holler Neighbor Dinner on Sunday Finances: Upped my seedling game so have only spent $60 on gardens 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
S4 E1015 · Fri, March 14, 2025
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 1015
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-weight: 4
S4 E1014 · Mon, March 10, 2025
Five Things Homesteaders Get Wrong - EP 1014
Today, we explore five things homesteaders get wrong—and how to avoid them. Every homestead decision is a preference, but some choices lead to costly, time-consuming headaches. Resources Crunchy Mama Beef Processing Class (March 21-24 in Texas) – Crunchy Mama Farms Sponsors: DiscountMylarBags.com EMPShield.com (Coupon Code LFTN for $50 off) LFTN Spring Workshop National Center For Home Food Preservation Weekly Segments: Tales from the Prepper Pantry – Freezers, Scotch eggs, and pantry upgrades Frugality Tip – How to save $3,000+ on international travel Shopping Report from Joe – Prices on food, lumber, and gas Operation Independence – Expanding aquaponics and biochar progress Main Topic: 5 Things Homesteaders Just Get Wrong 1. Keeping weak animals with genetic problems such as throwing prolapses in sheep, scissor beak, etc 2. Using That Untested Recipe For Canning From Your Grandma, Rebel Canners, Or A Random AI Generated Blog Post 3. You Got Chickens (Or Other Livestock) And Did Not Have Infrastructure (Housing, Water, Fencing, Etc.) 4. Why Did You Grow Food You Hate? 5. You Cultivated Plants Not Soil Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscrip
S4 E1013 · Sat, March 08, 2025
Homestead Happenings for March 7, 2025 - EP 1013
Today, I am joined by Tactical as we discuss a semi-crazy, off-site week, the coming spring, and more. Featured Event: SUNDAY - Bioremediation Workday in Marshall, NC: https://www.facebook.com/events/1157636552497302 Shout out: Canary Cry Radio! https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=XK4bqtxb1PA Sponsor 1: TheWealthsteadingPodcast.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Roof issues and the wind The mama ewe left the pasture Duck feed/Egg issue. Protein content is lower so adding sprouts sunflower seeds, take 2 1st round seedlings placed in raised bed Finishing last 2 raised beds AP update LFTN Email Updates Fencing repairs Pasture easter egg hunt after the storm Last round of seeding happening this weekend Indoor AP is up and running New 4 wheeler rebuild progress report Prepper Pantry Next Phase So Much Bacon Scotch Egg Experiment update Lettuce from the vet Assessing what is alive after the most brutal winter ive seen in the holler Holler Neighbors/Community Update Finances: Making sure we can source chickens before we announce the processing class 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 <li style
S4 E1012 · Mon, March 03, 2025
Bacteria, Yeast, and the Secret Life of Kefir - Ep 1012
Join me for a discussion all about kefir, its origins, its benefits, how to make it and HOW TO USE IT!Sponsor 1: Permies.com FUNDLE $45: https://permies.com/wiki/223017f495/Fundle-fungi-bundle Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Shout out: Canary Cry Radio! https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=XK4bqtxb1PA Tales from the Prepper Pantry Bacon Week Slicing Like a Mad Woman Ground Lamb The Carnivore Scotch Egg Test Operation Independence No more TAHOE 1. Why Kefir Matters More than just a probiotic – Kefir is a living ecosystem of bacteria and yeast, offering benefits beyond typical fermented foods. Gut health & digestion – Restores microbiome balance and may help with IBS. Immune system support – Contains natural antibacterial and antifungal compounds. Bone health & longevity – High in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K2, supporting bone density. Why it beats store-bought probiotic drinks – No added sugars, no preservatives, and a wider range of beneficial microbes. The Mysterious Origins of Kefir No one knows! Ancient legends – Believed to have originated in the Caucasus Mountains, with stories linking it to nomadic herders or religious figures. Some claim kefir grains were a gift from the Prophet Muhammad to Orthodox Christians. Others suggest they evolved naturally in animal skins used for storing milk. Why scientists can’t recreate it – Unlike yogurt cultures, kefir grains cannot be artificially synthesized, making them a true biological mystery. Kefir grains are a complex symbiotic community (SCOBY) that must be propagated from existing grains. Attempts to isolate and recreate them in labs have failed, suggesting a unique co-evolution with traditional dairy farming. 4. The Science Behind Kefir Fermentation Bacteria vs. Y
S4 E1011 · Fri, February 28, 2025
Homestead Happenings for February 29, 2025 - EP 1011
Tactical Redneck Hijacked my show while I was out of town - Enjoy his update. Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Join me for sad news from the pasture, making progress in spring, a review of a cool event happening in about a week, a NEW recipe, and more! Featured Event: Refuge Ruckus, March 7-9 in Fort Smith, AR: https://www.refugeruckus.com/ Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Permies Fundle - and why it is so cool, but dont buy it until Saturday: Heads up on the Permies Fundle Listener Feedback From a listener - I remembered that you decided to sell your AGHs, and I'm in a similar (but bigger) situation, and hoped you might be able to offer some suggestions or possibly send my way anyone you know who's in the market, and feel free to share my email for contact. I'm local (Cookeville) and the pigs are in the Monterey/Muddy Pond area. Hope everything's going well in the Holler, and hope to hear back from you soon. Sad News From The Pasture Ram separation day - with help from a visitor Community: Dog care Weather was fantastic this week: Nicole at a big, thorny frog New inhabitant at basecamp Community development idea Scotch egg recipe Biochar project update Topping the garden beds Stuck trailer day Shepherd’s pie Outhouse spring set up Ducks laying in the yard Livestock Early spring garden planting is going well this year so far Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?ke
S4 E1010 · Thu, February 27, 2025
Small Change, Big Results: Tales From the Flooded Barn
Join me for a discussion of how the heavy rains created minor flooding in the barn one day before we needed to give the sheep access and what we did to dry it out. We will also cover all our usual Monday Segments. Featured Event: Blueberry Hill Sunday Meetup in Knoxville: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/bluebird-hill-open-house-gathering/ Sponsor 1: TheWealthSteadingPodcast.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com Coupon Code: LFTN Tales from the Prepper Pantry Processing 2 Ewes with Prolapses, lots of ground meat Homemade Roast Beef Sandwich Meat Prepper Pantry Update Frugality Tip From Margo Stopping in the middle of a project when you run out of something and having to go get more can be annoying. What's more annoying to me is wasting time to go save a dollar or two. While I am probably one of the most frugal people I know with money, I value my time a lot as well. So save some time and run to the closest store and spend an extra $2 and finish the task. Happy Savings y'all ~Margo Operation Independence $10 Ultrasound Seedlings Main topic of the Show: Small Changes, Big Results - Tales From A Barn Underwater Biggest local flood since 2010 Back Story What We found How we divided work What T did End Result
S4 E1009 · Tue, February 25, 2025
Holistic Technology and Freedom With Joshua Hale - EP 1009
Today, Joshua Hale shares his journey from a programmed life in the matrix to moving to a homestead, then building value by tapping into the opportunities surrounding AI. Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources >>Use coupon code Sauce for 15% off Joshua's courses Website: https://joshuahale.io Social Media and Free Stuff: https://linktr.ee/joshuahaleio Main content of the show Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee
S4 E1008 · Mon, February 24, 2025
Homestead Happenings for February 21, 2025 - EP 1008
Tactical Redneck Hijacked my show while I was out of town - Enjoy his update. Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBagsd.com Home Alone Update from tactical 1) Frozen pipes 2) Keeping 2 fires going 3) The stuck truck 4) Impressions of premade meals 5) Keeping up with bacon curing Seed Roullette Update - it dropped to 8 so Nicole seeded the peas and will check in on the radishes when she gets home. Garden bed is covered Incoming nomad hands this coming week so we will focus on the garden spaces. Sheep dont care that it is cold Bottl;e Baby update Rabbits can get it done through the cage mesh 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 <span style="
S4 E1006 · Fri, February 21, 2025
Build Your Life On Your Terms With Sue Zoldak - EP 1006
Today is an interview show with Sue Zoldak from The Zoldak Agency all about creating your life to be the way you want it to be. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources https://www.suezoldak.com/ https://www.thezoldakagency.com/ https://www.zoldakvictory.com/ https://www.zoldakresearch.com/ https://www.wolframlabs.io/ Main content of the show Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett <li style="font-we
S4 E1005 · Mon, February 17, 2025
Choosing Homesteading With Dawn Gorham - EP 1005
Today I had a surprise visit from Dawn Gorham, here to pick up her half lamb, so we decided to replace the Monday show with a fin interview show. Spponsors: InvestableWealth.com EMPShield.com - Coupon Code: LFTN More notes detail coming soon!
Mon, February 17, 2025
Homestead Happenings for February 14, 2025 - EP 1004
Join me for our weekly homestead update solo this week because Tactical is picking up feed from BooneTop Farm in Centerville! Featured Event: Seed Exchange and Potluck Saturday 12-3pm Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast Listener Feedback I've been telling my wife about you swim spa. We think it might be a good thing for her to get. She has a couple of questions: “Having been used to lap pool swimming, in 25-yard pools, is it difficult to get used to a swim spa?” “How do you track distance?” (I’m used to counting laps to know how far I’ve gone) Boone Top Farm Feed Source Bracing for another single digit time Duck Egg Feed Update - tucker milling Tiny house community concept Seed Roulette Next Week Seedling update Prepper pantry Just In Time Stinging Nettle, chickweed and deadnettle Operation Email Zero More rabbit breeding Better rabbit rotation needed Eversoles Departing Tomatoes are finally all canned 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 <span style= "font
S4 E1003 · Thu, February 13, 2025
Entrepreneurship and Freedom with Isaac Morehouse- Ep 1003
How does entrepreneurship empower free living - or does it? Today, I am joined by Isaac Morehouse to discuss his journey from founding Praxis, through taking on a project that was NOT his passion (but not NOT his passion) and landing in Florida. He openly shares his struggles and successes. Featured Event: Cast Iron Webinar, Feb 23 at 6pm Sponsor 1: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 COUPON CODE FOR $50 off: LiveFreeTN Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Connect with Isaac Morehouse: https://isaacmorehouse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/isaacmorehouse/ Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E1002 · Mon, February 10, 2025
How To Opt Out Of Fear - Ep 1002
Join me for a discussion about opting out of fear. You are easier to control when you make your decisions from a fear-based place and that is why it is so profitable too keep our population divided and frantic. But you don’t have to participate. You can mindfully move yourself to a place of awareness without the constant fear and build a better place for yourself and your family - and that it what homesteading is all about! We will also cover our usual Monday Segments. Featured Event: Cast Iron Webinar, Feb 23 at 6pm Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com, coupon code lftn Tales from the Prepper Pantry Concrete Pour on Wednesday do clearing the freezers out and needing to turn them off at night when it is cold Holler Stew, Carnivore style - lamb and chicken Idea for using up chicken breasts Excellent roast leg of lamb recipe Frugality Tip Making left overs sexy - frugality tip - - pair it with eating before you leave and Bone broth packets Operation Independence New car this weekend Main topic of the Show: How to Opt Out Of Fear Watching my more left friends freak out about DT Constant barrage of fear communications Homesteaders should market to leftys Reminds me of when Obama got elected and the response from the right Making decisions from a fear based place is almost never good for you in the long run - WHY >>Michelle’s Car Story Mistake - fast decision under pressure and while still impacted by fear of the accident This is no different than the fear caused by terminal diagnosis, the news cycle, a tight budget, and more. So what do you do? >>Nicole’s Car Story Slow your roll Cut off access to you of anything causing fear – people, news, even obsessing about your bank account. Go on a fear diet! 1-5 days, weeks if necessary. Focus on success stories from people in a similar situation. Collect the facts, not the opinions Elon Musk has access to your SSN!!!! We are all gonna DIE The reality of the situation is that you are no more at risk now than you were 2 weeks ago w
S4 E1001 · Sun, February 09, 2025
Homestead Happenings for February 7, 2025 - Ep 1001
Today we give you an update on the homestead after we have spring into FIRST SPRING in Tennessee, operation eyesore, keeping up with meals on the homestead, egg issues and more. Featured Event: Rabbits and Roses, Huntsville, AB, https://www.facebook.com/events/1010824777095474/?ti=ls >>This may change your perspective on your rabbit meatery 😀 Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Vevor Raised Bed Link: https://s.vevor.com/bfQ6sp Transitioning to Feeding twice a day in the pasture Duck Egg Response to Different Feed - the lights Radish germination and second round of seeding this weekend How do you track your seedings, seedlings and progress? Rolling Leftovers: Roundroast and Lamb goulash Not Dry Round Roast Prepper Pantry Update - Getting Excited for the finish! Water descaler and Culligan water softener for sale: $300 Move the Ram Housekeeping Test Deadnettle, chickweed, wild garlic First Spring - and First Tornado Operation Eyesore Truck Repairs Duplex Fix More raised beds incoming Tomato wall completion Holler Neighbors/Community Finances Idea - ways to grow a homestead into your primary income Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sa
S4 E1000 · Thu, February 06, 2025
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 1000
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-
S4 E999 · Mon, February 03, 2025
A Day In The Life 1000 Episodes Later - Ep 999
Today, I will share what a day looked like for me at the beginning of this podcast compared with a day now, after just about 1000 episodes. We will also cover all our usual segments. LFTN Spring Workshop Tickets: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/2025-lftn-spring-workshop/ Featured Event: Seed Exchange and Potluck at the Holler Homestead, Feb 15 at 12pm-3pm https://www.facebook.com/share/1BN558PR4i/ Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com , Coupon Code: LFTN Tales from the Prepper Pantry Holler Neighbor Potroast Pantry Challenge Update Seed Sorting Project Working 1 hour at a time for the win Weekly Shopping Report: None today Frugality Tip: None today Community Note: Follow Kiri’s Youtube channel, Thunder Hill Farms: https://www.youtube.com/@ThunderHillFarm38 Operation Independence Relationships are important and not in order to get what you want. Basecamp is rented because of relationships Pasture adjustments and new bnbs coming to the Holler Main topic of the Show: May 20, 2016, Living Free in Tennessee had its first episode - https://traffic.libsyn.com/nicolesauce/NicoleSauce_Podcast_May_20_2016_-_52016_6.52_PM.mp3 …what started as a desperate need to release creative energy because my job was suffocating has become a community of doers, my source of inspiration, and something that is achieving what I tried for 14 years to do in the free market public policy realm. And it all started with that one, poorly executed episode. A single decision. A ton of feedback from yall. And encouragement when things got tennous. Episode 1000 is tomorrow and I am excited to share it with Jack Spirko fo the Survival Podcast and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. But today, I’d like to share with you what my life was like in May of 2016. I was founder and president of a half million to million dollar nonprofit with a mission to equip free market economists in the public policy world with better story telling skills and marketing departments (TALK ABOUT
S4 E988 · Fri, January 31, 2025
Homestead Happenings for January 31, 2025 - EP 988
Today, we update you on the new lambs on the Holler Homestead, the new feed source we found, importance of community and more! Featured event: 9 am. Tomorrow (Saturday). Workshop Tickets go on sale! Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Celebrate! Got first round of seedlings ready (Yesterday’s episode) Bottle Lamb Updates Awesome Kitchen Vent Hood Pasture Brat Pack Normalized Paddock Rotation again Operation Eyesore New Feed Source for TN Processor connections Update on managing while Nicole was away Forage: Time to be on the lookout for wild garlic and early spring greens Concrete project sound fun this weekend? Invoicing the lambs we sold this weekend - and why I waited so long. 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 <a href= "http://tacticalredneckequipment.co
S4 E997 · Thu, January 30, 2025
Episode 997 - Successful Seed Starting
Join me for a discussion on starting your seeds and out usual “Monday Segments.” Spring Workshop, April 24-26:P https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2025/ Sponsor 1: InvestibleWealth.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com, Coupon code LFTN LFTN Spring Workshop Tickets go on Sale Saturday at 9am Central. Alan Booker, 2 deep sessions on permaculture topics Jack Spirko, Building Bioreactor Compost and Biochar Nicole Sauce, Lessons Learned from 3 Years Raising Regenerative Sheep Emily Skyles Zanotti: Urban Homesteading Dawn Gorham, Building A Homestead Business Tactical Redneck - A tour of erosion remediation projects at the Holler Homestead. Joel Ryals, Problem Solving and Planning for Success Roundtable Discussion. Function stacking: Holler Homestead Greenhouse Design with Nicole Sauce Harry Albright - Hands on - Building Cages Knitting - Lani Johnson Jenni Hill - Somatic Movement and Breath Work Barter Blanket John Pugliano - Permaculture Your Wealth Kerry Brown- Planning Your Off Grid Home Patrick Roehrman - Accomplishing Anything How I transformed raw land into a family HQ Updated Links for Equipment: Lighting: Burrina Full-Spectrum LED Seed Heat Mat: Updated options on Amazon Tales from the Prepper Pantry Double and triple cooking paid off for Mom’s knee replacement Looking to skim coat the concrete this weekend or next week so that we can move utilities and do the final sweep in there Refining what I store to LESS Frugality Tip - send one in Operation Independence Picked up the processed lambs today, Lambs for sale! Main Topic: Seed Starting 4 Keys to Successful Seedlings Light, Light, Light <li style="font-weight: 400;
S4 E996 · Tue, January 28, 2025
Homestead Happenings for January 24 2025 - EP 996
Today I am joined by the Tactical Redneck and perhaps Knighthawk for the latest news from the Holler Homestead. Babies, extreme cold, planning the gardens and more Featured event: LFTN Spring Workshop Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Wheat is ready to harvest Iding herbals/wilds that we do not want the sheep to eat Day Lillies are blooming Garden: Cover crop sautees Inside cherry tomatoes Livestock Rabbit ear mites No ducklings yet Eating things faster than we thought so we are moving them each day until cleared (overseeding pasture mix) Muscovies incoming tomorrow thanks to Kerrry and Lisa 4 eggs a day - summer slump Sheep story Grow Holler Neighbors/Community Infrastructure Finances 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 Sig
S4 E995 · Sat, January 25, 2025
AI and Freedom with John Athayde - EP 995
Join me for a group discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop, LivingFreeinTennessee.com Sponsors: Meticulous.com HollerRoast.com AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources AbovePhone.com HackMyHomestead.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <spa
S4 E994 · Mon, January 20, 2025
Planning Your Kitchen Garden - EP 994
Today, we talk about how to plan your kitchen garden, especially from the perspective of replacing dependence on the grocery store. I also cover our usual segments: Tales from the Prepper Pantry, Frugality Tip, Operation Independence and more. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop Sponsor 1: TheWealthSteadingPodcast.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Resources Mad River Seeds on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/mad_river_seeds Baker Creek: https://www.rareseeds.com/ Seed Savers Exchange: https://seedsavers.org/ Homegrown Cooking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbCr4DQ3KI0 SCHEDULE THIS WEEK AND NEXT Listener feedback - I want to move to TN, where do I go? Tales from the Prepper Pantry Big thanks to Ryan Steva on the prepper pantry before this deep freeze Homegrown Cooking: Beef Heart - Next month is steak and kidney stew from Dawn and meatballs from me Travelling with a cooler Freezers are reorganized and ready for incoming lambs Weekly Shopping Report Based on some videos from a few prepping channels (eg. Poplar Report, Pinball Preparedness), I’m trying to be more attentive to shortages, but fortunately haven’t seen anything remarkable other than the limit of 2 on Aldi eggs. Dollar Tree was first. Stock is always changing there, but there were no vacant areas and I did not see duplication being used to hide low stock. The drink selection remains good. The food coolers are mostly full. We did not go in to Home Depot, but the online price of a 2x4x8 remains at $3.85. Aldi was last. We found what we wanted. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $4.17 (+, limit 2); whole milk: $2.87 (-); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.69; butter: $3.79 (-); bacon: $3.99; potatoes: no tag; sugar: $2.99 (+); flour: $2.35 (+); and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. Untainted regular unleaded at Weigels was still $3.59 per gallon, but the 87 octane (regular) corrupted with ethanol is only $2.79. Frugality Tip from Margo Today is a short and sweet simple tip. Whenever we are out shopping or whatnot I pack a small cooler with drinks and a reusable ice block. I also keep an extra insulated tumbler full of water in the car at all times. Stopping to grab a drink adds up quickly, especially with someone that drinks soda. So stop yourself from grabbing that c
S4 E993 · Sun, January 19, 2025
Homestead Happenings for January 17 2025 - EP 993
Today, we talk about more lambing fun, dog kefir, cold swimming and more. Resources: Solar Webinar: LivingFreeinTennessee.com Homegrown Cooking with Dawn Gorham: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: The WealthsteadingPodcast.com Lamb Deposits for October: LivingFreeinTennessee.com Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Failed chicken dinner Prepper Pantry Progress Avoiding pasture damage when ice turns to mud Loading rams for the processor Fun at the processors Hairy balls Dog kefir How are we going to split the flock? Cold swimming - polar plunge light You finally finished the stew Bone broth on cold days Seed order is in for the gardens (The challenge) REALLY MUST process rabbits Basecamp showing to a community member today 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 Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup</span
S4 E992 · Thu, January 16, 2025
Tuesday Coffee - US Healthcare and Freedom - EP 992
Break Out of the Systems, Choose Freedom and Build a Better World Together Once a month on our Tuesday Coffee With Nicole show, we go unplugged and today is that day. Join me for a conversation about the US Healthcare system and its impact on freedom Featured Event: Save the Date for The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Sponsors: HollerRoast.com AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources AbovePhone.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the show What are my options for health insurance? This is the question I got most often when people are looking to transition out of a live on the job conveyer belt to working for themselves. Indeed, one of the biggest reasons give to me by a more left leaning friend of mine for WHY we needed Obamacare was health insurance. Note that I do not refer to this as healthcare and that is with reason. He pointed out that, as an aspiring entrepreneur you already are facing a hard road ahead, but if you get sick you could lose everything and health insurance is so expensive. I remember ending that conversation pointing out that he and I wanted the same thing, affordable health care so that sick people can get what they need to get better. We just wanted it in a different way. Then another friend told me about her experience being in a car crash in great Britain which has a more socialized healthcare system than in the US. At the hostpital, they had no idea how to get paid for helping her so there was a fight for every step in her care until she finally figured out how to charter a flight out of that country and back home for care. She wanted to just pay since she did not qualify for care there (and must not have had travel insurance) but they had no way to do that. In the early aughts, I was workign for myself and carried one of those plans where you hold a high deductible and put up to something like 75% of you annual deductible into an HSA for when you need it. This meant I needed to pay case for care up to about $1000 a year (That was a high deductible 20 years ago yo) and I would talk with the office manager before getting seen to negotiate my fees for 25-40% less if I paid cash up front. Because they spent WAY less in resources gett
S4 E991 · Mon, January 13, 2025
Episode 991 - To Speed Up, First Slow Down
Today, I share my thoughts on slowing down so that you can speed up, go over the update from the prepper pantry, share a frugality tip and more. Resources Sign Up For The Solar Webinar AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN EMPSHIELD.com Coupon Code: LFTN My3Things Free Webinar Tuesday My3Things, Four Week Challenge HollerRoast.com Featured Event: Solar Webinar with Shawn Mills, January 19, 3pm Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com , Coupon Code: LFTN Tales from the Prepper Pantry Transition to carnivore for the challenge is complete Sunday “pile of meat” Homegrown Cooking episode with Dawn this friday: Probably cooking a cow’s heart but who knows? January Pantry Challenge Weekly Shopping Report None this week - we had snow Frugality Tip From Margo Some people have memberships that give them rewards. I tend to save them until we need them. I save points and redeem for gift cards for birthday and Christmas gifts. We have a car rental membership that is a work perk so we do not have to pay for it. After so many days you get free rentals. We had a situation come up over the Christmas break that required a pick up truck. We used a free days rental and didn't have to pay a crazy Holiday price for a rental truck. So by saving those free days, we saved even more money on that much needed truck rental. So sometimes those pay for memberships are very worth their annual fees and this frugal lady has a few. <p dir
S4 E990 · Fri, January 10, 2025
Homestead Happenings for January 10 2025 - EP 990
I am joined by The Tactical Redneck, Tracy and Knighthawk to talk about the latest on the homestead: New births (oops), the snowmageddon that didn't, actual snow and more. This show is brought to you by: DiscountMylarBags.com AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Lambs born Lamb died The parts car sale and roadblocks 4 wheeler rebuild Watercress is under water for the winter Processing Rabbits this weekend The Pantry Challenge Planning what to grow Rabbit Water cant go empty on any of them because of the cold Finishing our raised beds - smaller gardens in 2025 to facilitate the move Ducks are not laying eggs Time to start chard and brassicas Screening ashes Thinking about compost The pool house green house idea Basecamp will be available to rent mid-February Rams headed to the processor next 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 <a href=
S4 E989 · Tue, January 07, 2025
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 989
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-weight: 4
S4 E988 · Mon, January 06, 2025
Carnivore, AI and Other Stuff with Andy McCann = EP 988
Join me for a chat with Andy McCann of Crossfit Garage about his journey into carnivore and how community has been the key to success in taking control of his health. We will also cover SOME but not ALL of our usual Monday Segments. Join the LFTN Community on Telegram: T.me/LFTNGroup This show is brought to you by: EMPShield.com (Coupon Code LFTN) WealthSteadingPodcast.com Join the Carnivore Challenge (Yes this costs money): https://go.smartandsimplenutrition.com/carnivore-challenge Connect with Andy: https://www.garagefitness.online/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry ALL THE MEAT Beef Breakfast Sausage Recipe: 5 tsp salt, 7.5 tsp sage (homegrown and dried and ground in the vitamix), 1.5 tsp nutmeg fresh ground, 2 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder store bought, 1 tsp peppers or paprika of your choice Operation Independence The world is changing…(AI) Here are responses to each of the questions to help guide your interview: **What is 60 Easy and why not just do 75 Hard?** **What are the Five Pillars of Health and Longevity, and why are they essential for building resilience in life?* **What inspired you to adopt the carnivore diet, and how has it impacted your health and fitness journey?** How are you Using AI? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community <li
S4 E987 · Tue, December 24, 2024
Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas was recorded at the Holler Homestead on the night before Christmas. Merry Christmas!
S4 E987 · Mon, December 23, 2024
Australian Night Before Christmas
Tonight we have a reading of the Australian version of The Night Before Christmas by Aussieroo of the TSP Zello Group. Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas.
S4 E897 · Sun, December 22, 2024
Musical Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas was recorded by the Cookeville Mastersingers in 2017 at Wattenbarger Auditorium. Merry Christmas!
S4 E987 · Sat, December 21, 2024
Pagan Night Before Christmas
Tonight we have a reading of the Pagan version of The Night Before Christmas by Mia of the LFTN Community. Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas.
S4 E986 · Fri, December 20, 2024
Cajun Night Before Christmas
Tonight we have a reading of the Cajun version of The Night Before Christmas by The Ellender Family - listeners of LFTN. Join us every day at 5pm for a reading of a different version of the poem, "The Night Before Christmas."
S4 E987 · Fri, December 20, 2024
Homestead Happenings for December 20 2024 - EP 987
Today is our last Homestead Happenings show for 2024 and I am flying solo. Join me for a discussion of manning the homestead by myself and other late year homestead topics. Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: EMP Shield, EMPShieldcom, Coupon Code LFTN 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
S4 E986 · Thu, December 19, 2024
The Redneck Night Before Christmas
Join us for the another version of The Night Before Christmas for the Redneck version, read by The Tactical Redneck. Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas
S4 E986 · Wed, December 18, 2024
A Scottish Night Before Christmas
Tonight we have a reading of the Scottish version of The Night Before Christmas by Jaggy Little Thistle of the TSP Zello Group. Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas.
S4 E986 · Wed, December 18, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With Becky Cook & Toolman Tim Cook - EP 986
Join me for a group discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: #my3Things Webinar on January 9, 2024, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/11/15/jan-9-my3things-webinar/ Sponsors: HollerRoast.com AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources ToolmanTim.co Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-leve
S4 E985 · Tue, December 17, 2024
An Intellectual Night Before Christmas
Today, we have the first in our Night Before Christmas series, beginning with Leos: The Intellectual Night Beofre Christmas. Join us each night at 5pm leading up to Christmas
S4 E985 · Mon, December 16, 2024
Renew Yourself, Renew Your World - EP 985
Today we talk about changing the one person entirely in your control: You. I will also reveal my word of the year for 2025, and discuss our usual Monday segments. Featured event: Night Before Christmas Series starts TOMORROW! They will release at 5pm Central each day and lead up to the final reading on December 24. Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Listener Feedback So as to yesterday's podcast. I have a family member that doesn't respect anyone's boundaries. They instigate the uncomfortable conversations just to cause tension. They bring up horrible things that have happened to you and rub them in your face and laugh about it. I cut this person out of my life for 5+ years. I was so much happier and healthier mentally. Me not having this person in my life caused family tension that was constantly thrown at me. This person is my mother. Two years ago my mother's husband got very sick, I chose to go see her and him right before he passed away.When I opened that door, the rest of my family got off my back. I currently have a "relationship" with my mother, but the more I give the more she wants. She acted somewhat normal for about a year and now she is back to her constant digging and trying to start shit. I have to ignore her comments and change the subject regularly. Pretty much my whole family dynamic is toxic. I have a few more crazy Ian's hanging from the tree. Deflecting and subject changing is a skill, but it's also exhausting. Stepping away to breath is also important. Limiting time spent is a requirement for sanity. And honestly a couple of beers is one way I stay calm at family functions. For now I am choosing to put myself in this situation in moderation. I hate it and have begun to dread it again, but it is a choice I have made to keep the peace between other family members. My best recommendation is to cut the toxic people out of your life no matter who they are, and don't let them back in because they won't change. Because you are worth so much more than being someone's doormat whoever they are to you. End of year Schedule Tuesday Live with Becky Cook and Toolman Tim Cook, 9:30am tomorrow Friday Homestead Happenings, 2pm Friday Two Week Break Tales from the Prepper Pantry Dried herbs and teas are jarred up (finally). Was stoked to see I had some Mexican Tarragon which tastes kinda like anise and is great in teas. We plan to grow more next year Beef breakfast sausage experiment (4.5 pound batches) The German goodies are gone from Aldi in our area - cheesecake - I waited to get a stollen until it was close to the party so I wasnt tempted because good choices start at the grocery store Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Our most recent shopping
S4 E994 · Fri, December 13, 2024
Homestead Happenings for December 13 2024 - EP 994
Today is Tactical’s last day on the show for 2024 – well live on the show anyway. He will read the Redneck Night Before Christmas in about a week. LFTN Christmas Reception Reminder Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN Rabbit Tractor - On the Christmas Break To Do List Almost a record month for Holler Roast Coffee!! Great American Preparedness Tour Reminder Foraging Jerusalem Artichokes for Christmas Dinner Found Tamahawk Steaks – we'll also get some cut A Tale of my swiss chard, the wind, and a cold night when I was not here Planning spring seedlings in the next few weeks Does anyone have a fun chicken idea for thighs? Wood stove dries clothing the best Presetting 3 paddocks so T can leave for 4 days Raised bed is about ready for garlic Need to source cover that has active local biology in it for both raised beds Incoming cow Took down locust trees for posts Heating with wood 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: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b"
S4 E983 · Wed, December 11, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With Ready Rifleman - EP 983
Join me for a group discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: #my3Things Webinar on January 9, 2024, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/11/15/jan-9-my3things-webinar/ Sponsors: HollerRoast.com AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources Ready Rifleman Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup <li style="font-weight: 4
S4 E982 · Mon, December 09, 2024
Setting Boundaries Is Kindness - EP 982
Today we talk about setting boundaries and how it is a kindness to do this sooner rather than later. Just in time for holiday gatherings. We will also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Mastersingers Christmas Concert , Dec 15, 3pm in Cookeville, TN Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Livestream Schedule Shifted to afternoons this week because of Gift Coffee Orders Tuesday, 2pm with Ready Riflemen Thursday, 6pm, The Great American Preparedness Tour Live Friday, 2pm, Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Half a cow arrived, the whole one will arrive sometime after Christmas Cheated with fresh store veggies this week, because we can 😀 Still need to reorganize the freezers Prepper pantry Redo has stalled and I may see if I can hire someone to help Post road trip easy meal: Burgers, salads from the trip, and a dish from Knighthawk Frugality Tip I have a favorite pair of headphones I use, mostly in the morning when someone else is still sleeping. They are the over the ear kind, not buds. I picked them up to use and the coating on them was peeling, and when I put on my ears it was itchy. I'm not the one to throw them out and buy a new pair. Also I'm not a crochet kinda girl (yet), but there's a crochet solution as well. I cut off the top few inches of an old sock (which I keep as rags , so had a some) Turned it inside out, rolled it down in half and put them over the headphones. And honestly the sound improved as well. So get crafty to get more use out of the things you have Main topic of the Show: Setting Boundaries Is KindnessSome weeks, I am not sure what would be the best fit for an LFTN Podcast but today, I had a nice chat with Jenni and she pointed out that lots of people struggle at the holidays with feelings of guilt because they are obligated to see family. Family of the kind that make them uncomfortable or are darn right abusive. So today, we are going to talk about boundaries, setting boundaries, and why it is a kindness. Story 1: The Friend or Employee Who Makes Small Mistakes on a Paid Project, John Willis wanting a different set up at SRF. How to do this kindly: Do it with the correct mindset Do it one on one Be clear on the issue and on the solution to the issue. It is 100% unfair to point out something that needs to be different without clarity on what the steps to making it
S4 E980 · Mon, December 09, 2024
Re-Upload: Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 980
This is a re-uploaded mp3 file for the Tuesday Coffee Chat because there was an issue where the other file cut off after 30 seconds.
S4 E981 · Fri, December 06, 2024
Homestead Happenings for December 6 2024 - EP 981
Today, we talk about the polar plunge in the Holler, Christmas busy season, shoring up the livestock to do well through winter, and more Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Hard to work outside because the cold came on suddenly. Heat battery worked for one day – now we need a heater Goat fencing Chickens are gone Feed staging Preparing to be gone – location of sheep Augmenting with creep to give sheep a boost because of the sudden change in temperature Chestnut’s sweater Garlic still not in – need the bed finished Don’t low and slow a round roast - it gets dry AP didnt freeze even though I didnt winterize the wicking beds Chard is still producing under plastic Duck eggs are slow How do you like the rabbit waterers? Time to breed the rabbits again Rabbit tractor is still not done and I am the bottle neck Checking the microclimate near the post for the last of the fall herbs 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/$/i
S4 E980 · Fri, December 06, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 980
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-
S4 E979 · Mon, December 02, 2024
Handmade Homestead Gift Ideas - Ep 979
Today, we have our annual brainstorm on gifts we can make from the home or homestead. If things are tight, or even if they aren’t, handmade gifts with lots of love and thought are awesome. Featured Event: Webinar Announcement For December, Christmas Gathering RSVP DEC 21 Sponsor 1: EMP Shield , Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: TheWealthsteadingPodast Livestream Schedule First Tuesday Coffee Chat, 9:30am Tomorrow Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freezer reoorganization week Preparing for the SOE Party - food plans from the pantry Still working on the redo of the prepper pantry and it’s cold Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas: Holler Stew and dressing, potato pancakes with cheese Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We took our usual trip on Friday, deciding to risk possible Black Friday traffic, but it wasn't too bad. As we approached Dollar Tree, we could see that the China-mart lot was packed, but it did not extend as far as the Dollar Tree parking area. Next we split, Sonia going into Hobby Lobby and I into Lowe's. Both were very busy, but she said she had little wait. Although we did not go into Home Depot, the online price of a 2x4x8 is still $3.85. Aldi was next. Wet cat food has returned, so I got a couple of 12-can boxes. Eggs are no longer marked limit 2. There was very little of even the type of chocolate I normally get, not just the variety I prefer; the shelf area was vacant, although still marked for it. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $3.96 (+); whole milk: $3.03; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.69 (+); butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.69 (+); sugar: $2.69; flour: $1.79; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99 (-). They also had no cantaloupes. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip When you have a gathering and you put things out for drinks like sliced lemons, limes and oranges there are usually leftovers. What I do is put them in the freezer and when I'm going to make tea I'll take out a slice or two in the morning for a hot cup of tea in the afternoon or evening. Alternatively I'll freeze them in ice cube trays and use in iced tea in warmer weather. So save the citrus and enjoy it later Operation Independence Setting a schedule for classes to be hosted at the Holler Homestead next year. Cheese, for example. Main topic of the Show: Handmade Homestead Gift Ideas Polished and sealed wooden handle for tools (Eithe
S4 E978 · Fri, November 29, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Nov 29, 2024 - EP 978
Post Thanksgiving Homestead Happenings. Enjoy! Featured Event: Black Friday Sale at Holler Roast! https://hollerroast.com/ Sponsor 1: TheWealthsteadingPocast.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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
S4 E977 · Tue, November 26, 2024
Thanksgiving Chat With The Spicy Sisters - EP 977
Getting ready for the BIG DAY this week?? Amy Dingmann and I talked a bunch about recipe ideas and other country girl things. I think you'll love listening while you get ready for your fun day! Show Resources A Farmish Kind of Life Living Free in Tennessee Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXi3b79U5eo 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
S4 E976 · Mon, November 25, 2024
Word of the Year - EP 976
Today I talk about the word of the year, how HONE is going for me, and how to find YOUR word for next year. I also cover all our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Save the date for the LFTN Christmas Gathering on December 21, 12pm-3pm Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Livestream Schedule 9:30am Friday, Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Slow Going on the repairs in there so all “stuff” is going in bins for the winter Still harvesting herbs for drying because the fall has been very mild Holiday Recipe Guide Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made our usual Friday trip this week. I'm still getting energy drinks at Dollar Tree, so that was first; only a few mind you, as I don't consume nearly as much caffeine now that I am retired. They seemed pretty busy, with two checkout lines open instead of the usual one. Aldi was next and last. They had some wet cat food this week, so we grabbed a case (24 cans). Eggs are still marked limit 2. There were a couple of price drops. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $2.97 (+); whole milk: $3.03; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.29; sugar: $2.69 (-); flour: $1.79 (-); and 80% lean ground beef: $4.29. I did check the online price of a 2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.85. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip Operation Independence Lamb for sale: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/whole-or-half-lamb-deposit/ Main topic of the Show: Word of th year What is is Why do we do it? (Jenni, Nancy, etc) The only person you can change is you How does it fit with my3things What do you do to find your word? How has Hone gone for 2025 2025 ideas, Jack’s Workshop and that word Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have b
S4 E975 · Fri, November 22, 2024
UPDATED: Homestead Happenings for Nov 22, 2024 - EP 975
Today, we talk about the first REAL cold in the holler, new life, and fencing. Featured Event: Black Friday Sale at Holler Roast! https://hollerroast.com/ Sponsor 1: TheWealthsteadingPocast.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Lamb Product Live: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/whole-or-half-lamb-deposit/ How the goat fence failed while Nicole was away Baby Rabbits It’s cold Perimeter fence is almost complete Second rotation of the rams - faster than we’d like Eggs are returning Jerusalem Artichoke season Inside tomato update Chard patch is doing great Last Pepper Harvest Live shooter in Smithville and the Holler Neighbors Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board <a href= "http://biltong
S4 E975 · Fri, November 22, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Nov 22, 2024 - EP 975
Today, we talk about the first REAL cold in the holler, new life, and fencing. Featured Event: Black Friday Sale at Holler Roast! https://hollerroast.com/ Sponsor 1: TheWealthsteadingPocast.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Lamb Product Live: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/whole-or-half-lamb-deposit/ How the goat fence failed while Nicole was away Baby Rabbits It’s cold Perimeter fence is almost complete Second rotation of the rams - faster than we’d like Eggs are returning Jerusalem Artichoke season Inside tomato update Chard patch is doing great Last Pepper Harvest Live shooter in Smithville and the Holler Neighbors 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 <a href= "http://biltongforbreakf
S4 E974 · Thu, November 21, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With Andy McCann - EP 974
Join me for a group discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: #my3Things Webinar on January 9, 2024, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/11/15/jan-9-my3things-webinar/ Sponsors: HollerRoast.com AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources CrossfitGarage.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup</s
S4 E973 · Tue, November 19, 2024
Episode 973 - End Your Year With #My3Things
Today is a livestream of my presentation on #My3Things from this weekend at the TSP 2024 Fall Workshop. It is a slightly different approach than I have typically done. Our usual Monday segments are not part of this podcast. FREE Webinar, January 9, 2024: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/11/15/jan-9-my3things-webinar/ Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com , Code LFTN Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30am: Fix Your Zone -0 with Andy McCann Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E972 · Mon, November 11, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With Kiri and Shawn - ep 972
Enjoy this talk with Kiri Torgler of Thunderhill Farms and Shawn Mills from Hack My Homestead! Resources HackMyHomestead.com ThunderHillFarms.com SOEParty.com
S4 E971 · Fri, November 08, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Nov 8, 2024 - EP 971
Today I am joined by the Tactical Redneck to talk about all the changes at the Holler Homestead as well as to share how we work through conflict here when our priorities do not align. Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast CONFLICT Tree class Rams working The Election Rams leaving Perimeter fence Changes afoot at the Sheep pasture land 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 <a href=
S4 E970 · Wed, November 06, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 958
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-
S4 E969 · Mon, November 04, 2024
Five Oft-Overlooked Preps For The Homesteader - EP 969
Today we talk about five things that most homesteaders deprioritize in their preps as well as out usual Monday segments. Featured Events - an update Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com, Coupon code for $50 off - LFTN Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30am: Coffee Chat with John Willis and Jack Spirko Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings for November 8, 2024 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Best year ever for meat organization - what worked Harvest chili Weekly Shopping Report Aldi was our only stop this week. They still have not restocked wet cat food, in fact I'm not even sure I saw the individual cups. They did have a normal amount of toilet paper. The chocolate I like was back in stock after being gone last week, but there wasn't much of it. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39 (the tag was back); eggs: $2.15 (-); whole milk: $2.88; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.59 (-); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.49. I did check the online price of a 2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.85. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip Halloween is my favorite holiday. We have a big Halloween party every year. I try to pick the theme in advance and then start gathering decorations when Halloween items go on clearance. For Halloween clearance shopping this year (so far) we got $300 retail value of items for less than $100. So hit the stores after the holiday and get more bang for your buck. Happy savings y'all Operation Independence Cheese Class and Other Events Main topic of the Show: Five Oft-Overlooked Preps For The Homesteader With all the unrest in the economy, looming worldwide war, accelerating technology and the push from the ruling class (for lack of a better term) to keep we peons unhealthy, just in debt enough that we are too scared to go our own way, and obsessed with the “two” options that are the “only” options so that we fight with ourselves instead of see the true enemy, is it any wonder that, more and more, people want to get out of the cities and homestead? In a disaster a homestead is where you want to be, right? When you homestead, you go all in on Bugging In. 2 is 1 Appalachia and resilience - it’s not just that it is rural. It is forgotten, abused, walked on, and easily cut off so people there rely on one another already Typical homestead journey: chickens, garden, canning, wood heat, bigger livestock, hobbies like spinning or woodworking or whatnot. Homesteaders have food covered - sort of. When was the last time you went to the feed store? Mindset shift: prepare for the most
S4 E968 · Fri, November 01, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Nov 1, 2024 - EP 968
Today we have an update on the Holler Homestead: Ram processing incoming, rain, duck compost and more Sponsors DiscountMylarBags.com KangenWaterCollective.org Green Tomato Update: Harvest Shrimp Chickens getting in the raised bed 🙁 Dealing with rotting varmints on the homestead Partner With Trees Ducks haven't figured out what the swim spa is and we hope it stays that way Processing Date in January for the rams - but on the cancellation list Strategy for rotating in the yard Prepper Pantry Update RAIN! Need to move Khaki Duck Coop Reset Makeshift Rabbit Tractor Garlic Goal Fail Talk about the tree class again Water System and Pool Filters Pepper harvest time Ram for sale 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
S4 E967 · Tue, October 29, 2024
Gaggle on The State of The World - ep 967
Today we have a catch up episode with some of the Unloose the Goose crowd. Sponsors: HollerRoast.com EMPShield.com , Coupon Code LFTN Show Resources John Bush: https://livefreenow.podbean.com/ Jack Spirko: http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/ Nicole Sauce: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/ Professor CJ: https://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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E966 · Mon, October 28, 2024
Life Is a Choice - EP 966
Join me today for a discussion of hopeless situations, as well as our usual Monday segments: Tales from the Prepper Pantry, Shopping Report, and Operation Independence. Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30am Unloose The Goose Reunion Episode Thursday, 2:30pm: Spicy Sisters Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry ¼ cow arrived All the organs on the menu Scheduling ram processing Focusing in on replenishing systems: Gardens, improvements, herbs and teas Recipe: Meatloaf Without the Binder Weekly Shopping Report Aldi was our only stop this week. They still have not restocked wet cat food, in fact I'm not even sure I saw the individual cups. They did have a normal amount of toilet paper. The chocolate I like was back in stock after being gone last week, but there wasn't much of it. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39 (the tag was back); eggs: $2.15 (-); whole milk: $2.88; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.59 (-); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.49. I did check the online price of a 2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.85. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Operation Independence Ruined breakers and water in my outdoor electrical service is a good thing! Main topic of the Show: Life is a choice Hopeless Situations Someone is dying and you must care for them and cant earn money while you do it A troop of soldiers ravage through your village stealing all the food and winter has just started You are fired with no severance and don't have any savings A prominent group of people in your field are bad mouthing you and it is costing you business (Or any other gossip based problem) You are hit by a subway train and when they extract you, you will die You are stuck at a job because your family needs the health insurance and income, but you hate the job Tidal wave Mud Slide and you are the only one to survive You are your own first responder - by the time the govt gets there it is too late You have to act and act on behalf of others because no one is coming to save you What is your true goal What is the current reality What can you do right now to start moving toward your goal How are you wasting time? You cant change someone;s mind who has decided but you can wast your life trying to do so Main point: there is always a choice. Pivot when you need to pivot. Live in the now and build the future - not in the past. Take back your time for it is your most precious resource. Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: Life Is a Choice Join me today for a discussion of hopeless situations, as well as our usual Monday segments: Tales from the Prepper Pantry, Shop
S4 E965 · Fri, October 25, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Oct 25, 2024 - EP 965
Join us for the update on moving the ram in with the girls, a dry October, molting ducks and more. Featured event: Developing Off Grid Water On your Homestead , Webinar Wednesday! 6pm with Ryan Steva, The Homestead Consultant Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Rams clearing the outer ring of my homestead - found old fencing Eversole GSD Weekend Sheep Out Getting the bananas ready for winter Separating the girls and adding the ram - is he doing his job?? Drone in the Holler to see things far away from the house Ducks molting and no eggs Fall garden update Swim spa is up to temperature (finally) Breaking records dry in October Discussing the process for finishing the prepper pantry - linear versus multiple fronts Bred the rabbits Rabbit tractor concept Tracy helping to purge the Holler and the impromptu dinner 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
S4 E964 · Mon, October 21, 2024
Plan Your Homestead For Old Age - EP 964
Join me today as we dive into how to come up with your homestead design plan that works as you age. We will also talk about our usual Monday segments and the Shopping Report is BACK! Featured Event: Partner with Trees on the Permaculture Homestead with Strong Roots Resources, November 2, $90 Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com , Coupon code LFTN Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30 AM: Coffee with Kiri Torgler os Thunderhill Farms and Shawn Mills from Hack My Homestead Friday, 9:30 AM: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Counterintuitively, we are doing our best to use up things in the pantry (WHY) Pizza party and cake with the neighbors Planning the finishing of the prepper pantry Time to “really” can the rest of the frozen tomato Picking up the Harvest Right repair project again Weekly Shopping Report Dollar Tree: Stock is good in all areas, including plastics. They also have TP and paper towels. Home Depot: A 2x4x8 was unchanged from last week, at $3.85. Quickly looking at some tools, they have reduced the quantities of a lot of other brands like Klein in favor of Milwaukee, but pegboards were full. Aldi: Once again, they had almost no wet cat food, just individual small "peel" cups. There were actually some price decreases this week. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.15 (-); whole milk: $2.88; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $3.99 (-); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.49. They again have a small amount of TP in stock A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip from Margo Have you ever had a bird peck your window non-stop. Like wake you up and then you have a constant headache for weeks or months because it's trying to kill it's reflection?! Don't waste your money on all the gadgets to keep birds away like plastic owls, window clings and spinners. Go to the store and buy a $5 cloth shower curtain and hang it on the outside of your window with a couple of cup hooks. It lets light in and can get rained on and most important, it works. So save your money on all the things that say they deter birds and just block their reflection. I did this two years ago and still have the same shower curtain up on the bedroom window and we sleep peacefully. Operation Independence The sheep are split and ready for a visit from the ram. Lamb futures we hope! Main topic of the Show: Plan Your Homestead For Old Age Assess Your Homestead What works well for mobility matters Are things far away that should be close (Zones) How is the house for injuries or illness, prolonged versus What happens if you have to be suddenly gone for a few days (Watering, livestock care, self care, pipes freezing, etc) Communit
S4 E963 · Fri, October 18, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Oct 18, 2024 - EP 963
Today we talk about the sheep breeding strategy, helping plants through the first frost, GSD Projects in East Tn and more. Featured Event: Off Grid Water Webinar with Ryan Steva, Oct 30 at 6pm Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: Simmer Well Affiliate Link and Coupon Code Baby Rabbit Update Setting up ALL the rotations vs just letting nature take its course Frost on the gardens and jury rigged protection We may make it through the entire month of October with no rain (HAY HAY HAY) Roaster Rebuild Partnering with Trees in the Permaculture Homestead Minerals for Ducks and lack of eggs without them Idea for getting them minerals more easily First FIRE Chimney cleaning this week’ The broken fence Shawarma beef in the crock pot Ram aprons Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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
S4 E962 · Tue, October 15, 2024
Tuesday Coffee: SRF Debrief and Take Control Of Your Social Media - EP 962
Join me for a discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Today we talk about the efforts that our network has done in East Tennessee to rebuild as well as what happens next with Jessica Hinton. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: Partnering With Trees On The Permaculture Homestead, nov 2 Sponsors: The Wealthsteading Podcast HollerRoast.com Kangen Water Collective, Sign up here for more information. Show Resources At the end of this show, I play a song I wrote called The Flood. Read about it here. Connect with Jessica THE FORM for projects that are needing help GrindstoneMinsitries.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the show Get started with Nostr - Brian’s Video: https://youtu.be/UvSBPvYnNxM Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: <a href= "https://freesteading.com/
S4 E961 · Mon, October 14, 2024
What It Means To Do the Work - EP 961
Join me for a talk about running a small business, a homestead, and community building as well as our Monday segments about pantry management, operation independence and more. Featured Event: Partner With Trees On The Permaculture Homestead Sponsor 1: EMP Shield , Coupon Code LFTN for $50 off Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday 9:30 am, Coffee with Jessica Hinton Thursday 6pm, Great American Preparedness Tour Live Friday 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Final harvest of herbs Row cover for fall chard Preparing for ram processing Canning the last of the tomatoes Tomato fall usage process Doing the pre-winter “buy: this week but there are challenges Weekly Shopping Report (Shut out of Mewe) Frugality Tip (none) Operation Independence Swim Spa Power, SWIMPLY and other memberships Rental house coming up around Dec 1 Main topic of the Show: Do the Work Murphy is a bitch. Murphy likes to visit right after Self Reliance Festival and other busy times. Murphy came over last week. Or did he? The funny thing about Murphy is we blame “Murphy” for things going wrong but whose fault is it really. Roaster It is all your fault Do Hard Things because if you don't do them now you will have to do harder things later and this goes for personal health (miking the right small choices every day) and for your business. As the owner, YOU see things that need addressing and you have to make a big choice: Do it yourself or set it up for someone else to do it. The answer is not that simple. That was THE WORK that had to be done so I did it. Because failure is not an option. So back to my roasters and Murphy. It wasnt Murphy’s fault. It was mine. But right after they told me they wanted some extra handling. In a week where I felt tired. In a week with extra emails to answer, supplies to stash, communications to write, and steps to take to set up a great 2025. What saves the day: My3Things Doing the Work means identifying which work is most important to do. Example: The location of the ditch for electrical service How to use My3Things, steps to take – Business owner: everything is your fault even when it isn't your fault. Doing the work that was most important first Doing the work to keep healthy Doing the work earlier and later than everyone else Because sometimes doing the work is what needs to be done. Make it a great week! Song: The Flood GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5w
S4 E960 · Fri, October 11, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Oct 11, 2024 - Ep 960
IF YOU WANT TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS: Join our Telegram group. Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Today we talk about preparations for cold, livestock husbandry season, a cool tree class and more! Featured Event: Nov 2, Partner with Trees on the Permaculture Homestead with Kerry Brown of Strong Roots Resources Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast: Investablewealth.com Separating ewes and moving them to the ram Dyslexic weather Way station for Hurricane relief Some permanent fencing New rabbit update 9 baby rabbits doing well Raised bed update - need to build the waterer Pool: digging a ditch and getting power Last round of mint harvest this weekend before the first frost Moving firewood and chimney preparation Hay update Why are we adding trees Tomato wall coming down SRF recovery projects 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:</s
S4 E959 · Tue, October 08, 2024
Tuesday Coffee: SRF Debrief and Take Control Of Your Social Media - EP 959
Join me for a group discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Sponsors: HollerRoast.com Kangen Water Collective, Sign up here for more information. Show Resources The Lots Project Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the show Get started with Nostr - Brian’s Video: https://youtu.be/UvSBPvYnNxM Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn <span style= "font-
S4 E958 · Fri, October 04, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 958
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-
S4 E957 · Mon, September 30, 2024
Digital Privacy with Hakeem Anwar from AbovePhone - EP 957
Today, we have a previously recorded interview with Hakeem Anwar from Above Phone. He and his crew have been very helpful to me as I embark on creating a more digitally private world for myself while still communicating with yall on the open platforms like Youtube, Telegram, or Facebook. Update about the LFTN Hurricane Helene Relief Project Connect to help out: T.Me/LFTNFlood Donations: Through my podcast and NOT a non-profit: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/rebuild-roan-mountain/ Bear Independent’s 501(c)3: https://give-usa.keela.co/gsm-donation-form Show Resources AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Come see Hakeem at Self Reliance Festival! Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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
S4 E956 · Sat, September 28, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Sept 27 2024 - Ep 956
IF YOU WANT TO HELP FLOOD VICTIMS: Join our Telegram group. Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Today we will discuss rain, getting ready to be gone, and much more on our weekly Homestead Happenings live streamed show. Featured Event: SRF Digital Passes are only $50! Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Jerusalem artichokes are well into their bloom. Mark dont harvest. Baby bunnies. The Swim Spa is placed! BS and AS projects Rams: 1 skipped the fence but so far they are behaving. The Best Rain EVER - We are fine. Decent, consistent, prolonged Keeping our eyes on sheep for hoof rot and pneumonia, rain scald Carnivore update: Headache/migraine and down another 1.5 lbs this week. Adding cooked bacon to meatloaf. Ducks making nests and not leaving us their eggs Fall gardens: where to plant the garlic Getting ready for a farm sitter Raised bed updates GSD Weekend in the offing for the Eversoles Bathroom update Be prepared for the unexpected! Make it a great week! <span style="font-w
S4 E955 · Fri, September 27, 2024
Tuesday Coffee with Angry Prepper and Shawn Mills - Ep 955
Join me for a group discussion with the Angry Prepper and Shawn Mills from Hack My Homestead about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Sponsors: KangenWaterCollective.com HollerRoast.com Show Resources Connect with The Angry Prepper HackMyHomestead.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: <span style= "font
S4 E954 · Mon, September 23, 2024
Yes That $7 Coffee Really Does Matter - Ep 954
Today, we will discuss the long term impact of small decisions and why that $7 Starbucks really does impact your future. Well it does and it does't but you will find out on today's show. I will also discuss our usual sessions: Tales From The Prepper Pantry, The Weekly Shopping Report, Operation Independence. Featured Event: AMAZING Workshops at the Self Reliance Festival: Sonny Puzikas, The Best Guy To Learn Self Defense from - Mindset and physicality Fight Hacker: Escapeology (Adapted to your level of fitness): The SCIENCE and ART of DE-ESCALATION - You always win the fight that never started: Homestead Medical: Advanced Wound Closures, go home with your practice kit: SRF bootcamp: We start with processing some rabbits and go from there. 7 instructors: Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: AbovePhone.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday Coffee with Angry Prepper and Shawn MIlls, 9:30am CT Thursday: Great American Preparedness Tour Live, 6pm CT Friday: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck, 9:30am CT Tales from the Prepper Pantry Meat flies out fo the freezer when doing carnivore! Spent $52 per person on “groceries” counting meats we grew here at fair market price, or actual cost. Planted a bunch of swiss chard for late fall $30 total in purchased plants Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree: Stock levels were good, and she commented again about the holes she saw last week at Hobby Lobby. Home Depot: A 2x4x8 was unchanged from last week, at $3.85. Aldi: They again have the Cornish hens (essentially very small chickens). We like those. We found everything we wanted except Nutella. This included the new variety of wet cat food. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $3.76; whole milk: $2.85(-); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49 (-); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.39. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Operation Independence Im paying off my mortgage right after this show Leveraging your home to build something that gives you ongoing resilience, especially when money costs less than inflation is a tool that people have used for a long time to get ahead. But there is also a trap in there. If you leverage, and leverage, and leverage, and then fail, you can lose the home you are living in. One of the amazing things about the US is that home and property ownership is r
S4 E253 · Sun, September 22, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Sept 20 2024 - Ep 953
Join us for a discussion on the movening of the rams, the rabbits, a possible permaculture class, and more. Featured Event: Advanced Closure Class By Chuck Peoples, Oct 3 in Camden, TN. Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: TheWealthstedingPodcast.com Tactical, can you think now? (Concrete pad is poured) Rabbit Babies…?Not yet The movening of the rams Keeper ram?? Community help was great this year! Found Yarrow in the pasture Fence break woes and the need for backup supplies of springs Carnivore update: Missed that tomato and onion on my burger patty Planting chard in the raised bed Training CYCY not to use raised beds as dog beds Location of the future workshop and barn (as things loc in for zone 1 the rest of the design is also unfolding) Tree Class Nov 2 - $90 includes lunch Harvest: Peppers, herbs - tomatoes have slowed down Prepping sheep pasture for winter Finances - Getting closer to launching the glamper site Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b </u
S4 E952 · Sun, September 22, 2024
Tuesday Coffee with Alan Booker and Shawn Mills - Ep 952
Join me for a group discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Sponsors: AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN EmpShield.com Coupon Code LFTN Show Resources Connect with Alan: http://i2rd.co/ HackMyHomestead.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: <span sty
S4 E951 · Tue, September 17, 2024
Redo: Maintaining Your Well Through Winter – EP 951
Yesterday, there was an error at Libsyn, my ausio host and it looks like only half the file made it through their processing. This is the same file uploaded a second time in case you got a version that cut off around minute 38. Enjoy!
S4 E951 · Mon, September 16, 2024
Maintaining Your Well Through Winter - EP 951
Today, we discuss all the things I learned the hard way through my first two winters with a well system in Tennessee. We will also cover our usual Monday segments! Featured Event: Back to the Land Festival the weekend of Oct 18-20: https://www.backtothelandfestival.com/ Use Coupon Code SRF to get 15% off Sponsor 1: KangenWaterCollective.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Listener Feedback from Brian I wanted to let you know your episode resonated with me since I never know what to say on this subject of death either. Whenever we pass around a condolences card at work most people will write "Sorry for your loss." I prefer "Let the good memories get you through this tough time." I remember feeling exhausted after my mom's time on hospice. I hope you are getting some time to relax and reflect especially with the traveling you were having to do to support your family. On the subject of heart, I used one of my pig hearts in chili last year. I called it "Heartburn" the meat never got soft it was firm even after simmering overnight. Most of the kidneys I eat are from smaller animals which turn out awesome when cooked in a roasting pan. Pig kidneys deep fried while you are rendering lard is pretty good. Cubed up and lightly floured is good too. Take care and keep up the great shows. Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live at 9:30AM Central Friday 9:30AM Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Holy cow Fridge management on carnivore Frozen tomatoes that need canning Weekly Shopping Report We skipped Home Depot this week, but the online price of a 2x4x8 has gone up 20c to $3.85. Aldi had neither the old nor the new varieties of wet cat food. We'll just dip into our stock a little this week. We found everything else we wanted. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $3.76 (-); whole milk: $2.92; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.59; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.39 (+). A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip A thank you to Margo Operation Independence THE POUR is Thursday Main topic of the Show: Maintaining Your Well Through Winter Someone asked how important a whole house generator is now that they live in the country on a well and power goes out. Define your goal - is
S4 E950 · Fri, September 13, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Sept 1 2024 - Ep 950
Join us today for a discussion on managing a homestead in autumn while also overseeing a major construction project. Featured event: Advanced Wound Closures with Chuck Peoples (House) Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com The Pool Project Concrete on Tuesday Our First Garden Bed Neighbor’s Tractor as an Accelerator Rabbits Need Nesting Beds Forage for Amanda Willis Nostr, Mewe, Discord and Connecting with Community Cooking in bulk to get more convenience food Week 1 Carnivore Still Haven't Moved Rams - afternoon? Need more hay Holler Neighbor Dinner Foiled By Illness About to offer sheep for sale Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E949 · Thu, September 12, 2024
Tuesday Coffee with CJ Killmer and Shawn Mills - Ep 949
Join me for a group discussion with members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Sponsors: HollerRoast.com AbovePhone.com: https://abovephone.com/?above=104 Use coupon code for $50 off: LiveFreeTN Show Resources Connect With CJ AbovePhone.com HackMyHomestead.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: h
S4 E948 · Mon, September 09, 2024
Five Tactics To Beat Inflation - EP 948
Join me for a show on tactics for beating inflation that anyone can work on. This goes beyond “stop buying froo froo coffee” and delves into five places to focus your attention as we navigate quickening technological advances, a transitioning economy, and, well, friggin high prices at the grocery store that are outpacing income increases. Featured Event: Oct 3 Fight Hacker, Escapeology with Sonny Puzikas in Camden, TN Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: TheWealthSteadingPodcast.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday 9:30am: Tuesday Coffee with CJ Killmer and Shawn Mills Friday 9:30am: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Sunday 6pm: Shoot the Breeze with Toolman Tim Cook and Spags Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freezer Audit Complete Livestreams of weird things: beef heart Collecting much more herbal tea items to dry Final round of tomato canning up this week to free up freezer space Canned good reorganization Prepper Pantry Redo Update Weekly Shopping Report Home Depot. The online price of a 2x4x8 there remains $3.65. Along with the new type, Aldi had some of their canned cat food back in stock, so we got two cases. We found everything else we wanted, but noted they were out of watermelon (not on our list this week). Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39; eggs: $3.77 (++); whole milk: $2.92 (+); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.99; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.59; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.39 (+). A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip from Margo Hey y'all. After talking to someone recently I realized there are probably some things that are second nature to some, but unfamiliar to others. This week's frugality tip is using media mail with the post office. If you are mailing books, movies, music, or educational material you can send them via media mail. Maximum weight is 70 lbs and it is $4.13 (at time of writing) for any size package. But don't put anything else in the package, they can and will, randomly open media mail packages because some people have tried to skirt the system and mail other things. So send a book to someone and save a few bucks by sending it media mail. Happy savings y'all. Operation Independence That single beef heart yielding 7 meals was pretty slick - especially considering that people all but THROW hearts, livers and tongues at me. Main topic of the Show: Five Tactics To Beat Inflation <p
S4 E947 · Fri, September 06, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Sept 6 2024 - Ep 947
Join us today for a discussion on preparing for processing season, sourcing organic sheep hay, recovering from the dog days of summer and more. Featured event: Back to the Land Festival Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Seed Heads all around - the seed fairy returns Raised Bed Project Hay Hay Hay Watercress is coming back Mint needs another round of harvest and how Nicole does tea mixes Operation cement Pad Update Time to pull back the shade cloth Community Freezer Audit Fall garden: Chard Basil needs processing and how I do that Better System for Ducks (Mineral Water) Fence Charger Bug Issue and how to resolve Cooking a cow’s heart this weekend on livestream Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board
S4 E946 · Tue, September 03, 2024
Tuesday Coffee With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - EP 946
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Holler Roast Coffee Show Resources Special Operations Equipment TheSurvivalPodcast.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <span style= "font-weight: 4
S4 E945 · Mon, September 02, 2024
What Do You Say? - Ep 945
Today we talk about the late summer pantry, some listener feedback, the shopping report, and what to do or say when someone you know is going through grief. Featured Event: Saturday Open House at Strong Roots Resources, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/fall-gathering-and-open-house/ Sponsor 1: EmpShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: TheWealthsteadingPodcast.com Listener Feedback From William Listening to your winter is coming show and you mentioned storing feed. incase you or your audience didn't know the 31 gallon galvanized metal garbage cans hold (3) 50lb. bags of pelleted feed, like chicken or goat. As long as the lid stays closed they are rodent resistant but they are not waterproof around the lid handle so don't store them outside. Also when refilling pull the old feed that's left at the bottom out and add it back on top of the new stuff to rotate feed properly. Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30amCT, First Tuesday Coffee Chat With John and Jack Thursday, 10amCT, Own Your Data with Hakeem from Above Phone Friday, 9:30amCT, Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Tactical collected more herbs for drying Basil Processing Still trying to repair my Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Tomatopalooza in process Pre-emergency Flight Food Prep Weekly Shopping Report from Joe 2x4x8 at Home Depot, and it is still $3.65. Aldi: There was still only one rack with eggs in Aldi, but there were more milk products this week, including some half-gallons, and there was also some of the 1% stuff. We found most of what we wanted, EXCEPT my preferred lunch meat, and canned cat food; fortunately we have some extra. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.39 (+); eggs: $2.42; whole milk: $2.89; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.79; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.59 (+); sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip from Margo I wanted a chalk board to have a visible list for #mythreethings as well as 20 min tasks. I found a magnetic dry erase board at a yard sale for $1. I painted it with two coats of chalkboard paint and glued a magnet to a chalk pen. The dollar tree has chalkboard paint, chalk pens, and a magic eraser type sponge that is the best to clean off painted chalkboards. And you can paint any surface with chalkboard paint. If it's bare plywood I recommend putting a coat of any old paint you have laying around first and then two coats of chalkboard paint.
S4 E944 · Sat, August 31, 2024
Homestead Happenings for August 30, 2024 - EP 944
Join us for a catch up episode from the past to weeks! I have been ill so there has been lots of things happening a little differently of late. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Ducks got sick Egg production is up with supplementary vitamins Bottle Lamb Therapy Accessible bathroom update New Roof on the Prepper Pantry Sickee Tea: chocolate mint, mullein, mexican tarragon, oregano, sage Rose hips are ready to harvest Canning progress Paw paws are two weeks early Goldenrod Eversole GSD Weekend Passion flower leaves Tomato wall Has slowed down - shade cloth roll back season Meals have been steak or nothing Bee sting and missing benadryl Need to separate the rams Rabbit breeding season Finances - perspective on eggs Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board <li style="font-weig
S4 E943 · Fri, August 30, 2024
Tuesday Coffee with Take The Ride 23 - Ep 943
Join me for a group discussion with Greg Doud from Take The Ride 23 and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources https://www.youtube.com/@Taketheride23 Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup</span
S4 E942 · Tue, August 27, 2024
Homestead Happenings for August 23, 2024 - EP 942
Join us for a discussion of Paw Paws, pool preparations, temporary electrical fence strategies and more! Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com And the workshops! Sponsor 1: TheWealthsteadingPodcast.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com What are a few things about running temporary fencing that you have learned over the past 2.5 years Worms, vaccinations and sheep What is a paw paw? The great pool project on 2024 Parasites, new water filters, and finding a real doctor locally Accelerated forage Dead chickens and faulty feed Rabbit breeding weekend (Before the 100 degree days hit next week! 1 Fall raised bed Holler Neighbor Dinner Hay debacle (Finance) Next week’s schedule 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 </
S4 E941 · Fri, August 23, 2024
What Is Up With The Water? - Ep. 941
Join me for a Tuesday Coffee with Louise Milleman as we discuss the why and how of the water, not just the what! If you are interested in learning more about Kangen Water, Sign up here 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
S4 E940 · Mon, August 19, 2024
You Can't Unsee It - Ep 940
Today is a throwback to the days when I talked a bit about policy as well as our usual Monday segments about pantry management, frugality, building local wealth and more. Featured Event: Don’t Miss This Badassed Wild Herbal/Edible Webinar on Thursday! Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: EmpShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN Listener Feedback I just wanted to reach out to you to tell you how much I appreciate your podcast and the experience Russ and I had at LFTN in 2023. Meeting you, John, and Amanda has really changed our lives for the better. We are doing great things on our farm- I even planted tomatoes in our Dutch bucket system that we have in our greenhouse! I am so stoked to see how things grow and what we can harvest this fall. Your My 3 Things is something that I use daily in order to help me keep things running smoothly on the farm as I work from home. I finished the first year of my program in herbalism and nutrition and am about to start off my second year. It has been so amazing and I was inspired to do better for my family and community through listening to your podcast. Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to learning more from you. Livestream Schedule Tomorrow, 9:30AM - Tuesday Live - Louise Milleman About The Water Friday: 10:30am - Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Purge ½ jar short on green beans for the winter and calling that close enough 15 jars of salsa put up thanks to local farmer Bunches of herbs and tea ingredients drying all over the house Paw paw season Hoping to get a fall garden in in 2 weeks in our first raised bed Weekly Shopping Report Dollar Tree: The food coolers are in decent shape; all are working and probably 60%-75% full. Home Depot: A 2x4x8 is $3.65, same as last week. Aldi: There was very little milk; I hadn't been paying attention, but this time noticed that instead of three full racks of half and full gallons of actual milk plus a couple of varieties with nutritional content removed (2% and 1%), there were perhaps a couple of half-racks with gallons of whole milk and only a little of the fake stuff; few if any half-gallons. There was also only one rack of eggs. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.35; eggs: $2.42 (+); whole milk: $2.89; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.79; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. In the meat area, the coolers were full but not stuffed. Gas: A gallon of untainted regular gasoline rem
S4 E939 · Mon, August 19, 2024
Homestead Happenings for August 16, 2024 - EP 939
Join us for a catch up episode from the past to weeks! I have been ill so there has been lots of things happening a little differently of late. Featured Event: Foraging For Health - Better Than Walmart! A Fantastic Webinar from Sherri Stickler, Herbalist. Thursday, August 22 at 12:30PM Central. Register Here . Sponsor 1: TheWealthSteadingPodcast.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Ducks got sick Egg production is up with supplementary vitamins Bottle Lamb Therapy Accessible bathroom update New Roof on the Prepper Pantry Sickee Tea: chocolate mint, mullein, mexican tarragon, oregano, sage Rose hips are ready to harvest Canning progress Paw paws are two weeks early Goldenrod Eversole GSD Weekend Passion flower leaves Tomato wall Has slowed down - shade cloth roll back season Meals have been steak or nothing Bee sting and missing benadryl Need to separate the rams Rabbit breeding season Finances - perspective on eggs 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: <a href= "
S4 E938 · Tue, August 13, 2024
Tuesday Coffee with Nicole Sauce, Shawn Mills and Backwoods Butcher - Ep 938
Join me for a group discussion with Shawn Mills from Hack My Homestead and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources Backwoods Butcher HackMyHomestead.com PrepperPC.com Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn <span style= "font-wei
S4 E937 · Mon, August 12, 2024
Winter Is Coming Are You Ready? - EP 937
Today we talk about things you can do now to get ready for winter, as well as the latest news from the Prepper Pantry, a weekly shopping report, frugality tip and Operation Independence update. Featured Event: August 17 Rabbit Processing, Preserving and Potluck Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN Livestream Schedule Tomorrow 12:30PM Live with Backwoods Butcher Friday 9:30AM Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canning Goals: 10 jars tomato sauce, 39 Jars Green Beans (More in process) Sick Food The Roof, The Roof, The Roof Herbal Remedy Collection: Elderberries, Goldenrod, Passion Flower, Mint, Mullein Deep Freezer Audit Designing the Mud Room and Food Prep Area Weekly Shopping Report Home Depot this weekend, the online price of a 2x4x8 has gone up, to $3.65. Aldi. We found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.35; eggs: $2.25; whole milk: $2.89 (+); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.79; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. Food City: They had a decent amount of raw Tennessee honey, including some quart jars, which we prefer. They were $14.99, which if I remember correctly, may be a dollar higher than the last time some months ago. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip Get yours in! Tomato Argument On TikTok Operation Independence Laying plans for a walk in Main topic of the Show: Winter Is Coming, Are You Ready? It’s hot, but there is a certain crispness in the evening air. The past two nights, I have even been able to sleep without any AC and the windows open. With the garden at peak production, which is not the usual flush this year, my mind wanders to the winter months. The old timers are already talking about how hard this one will be based on caterpillars, and other signs. They do this every year. Getting ready NOW for the coming winter is really what summer on a homestead is all about. No Kill List People Pets Livestock P
S4 E936 · Fri, August 02, 2024
Homestead Happenings for August 2 2024 - Ep 936
Mystery explosion noises, late night canning, injuries, and erosion control on today’s homestead happenings show. Featured Event: Save the date, August 22, 12:30PM Central: Better Than Walmart: Foraging For Health Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com This Week’s Webinar Replay: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/12/1y4oru1f7f2f4 Medical Preps, organization and Knighthawk’s Sheet Metal Cut Green Beans!! The Canning Explosion - Late Nights With The Canner Accessible Bathroom In Progress Pond Erosion Update More Hip Campers The Calm but Clear Tone of Voice On The Cue Up Very Interested Hawk - Bad Bird Barking Abounds Smoked Meatloaf Harvest Right Customer Service Garden30 From the Kitchen Rabbits Are In Their New Home - nee to make concrete trays New Sassafrass Tree On Property Possible Goldenrod patch to Cultivate Little Sheep Looks Spiffy Peppers about ready to harvest Caterpillar Visit The Wind Damage and The Holler Neighbor 4 Wheeler Adventure 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
S4 E935 · Wed, July 31, 2024
First Tuesday with Shawn Mills - Ep 935
Join me for a group discussion with Shawn Mills from Hack My Homestead and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources HackMyHomestead.com PrepperPC.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Gro
S4 E934 · Mon, July 29, 2024
#My3Things For Difficult Times - Ep 934
Today we talk about the #myThreeThings method of personal and life planning and how it can be used through hard times to help you choose the most important things. We also cover a pantry update, the weekly shopping report, operation independence and more. UPDATE FROM Fountain.fm Doggonit Girl - A True Cook With What You Have Moment I listened to this twice. Love the format. I made a version of the tomato soup. Thank you for reminding me that the garden is so tasty. I found the solution to too much trombocino. I just had a baby Muscovy deficiency. They are like a school of pirahna on the seed ball end. I quarter it. They get two quarters twice a day. I have very little rind left. Grated trombocino and the tomato soup, with an immersion blender makes quite the hearty soup. Too much habanero! Bring out the sour cream. Featured event: Self Reliance Voices: How Resilient Is Your Kitchen Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: The Kangen Water Collective Livestream Schedule Tomorrow, 12:30PM - Shawn Mills and John Willis Thursday Live 7pm: SRF Speaker Highlight Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Getting things rolling for the Voiced Webinar Smoked Meatloaf Freeze Dryer Mishap - troubleshooting Freezer Reorganization Mint and potroast Weekly Shopping Report From Joe We went into Dollar Tree for the first time in quite a while this Friday. The food coolers were decently stocked. I didn't see any big changes. Home Depot price online of a 2x4x8 is still $3.48. Aldi. I've seen a few new faces in there, both stocking shelves and at the registers. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): 1.35 (+); eggs: $2.46 (-); whole milk: $2.86 (-); heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.79 (+); bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. Rural King. Sonia thought there were a number of empty shelves around, primarily in the livestock area. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Operation Independence Another Hipcamper is coming through, $25 in the hopper Main topic of the Show: #My3Things For Difficult Times We haven’t talked about My3Things in awhile I mean, that is why we build the life we choose on our terms, right? NEW FOLKS: What #My3Things is Best practice: Include Family and Establish Consensus Tips for #my3things success in hard time 10 minutes a day to re-evaluate the Big Picture and what has changed My 1 Three Thing Time method versus completion method ROI on time and outsourcing No Kill List Using the areas of focus to keep good care of yourself and those around you Listen closely to your body Redefining weekends and days Do I do the worksheet every day? (What I really really do) All in all: What would happen without #my3things What has declined The garden production Spending more $ so the budget is tighter Number of events and me
S4 E933 · Fri, July 26, 2024
Homestead Happenings for July 19 2024 - Ep 933
Today we talk about cooling weather, forward progress on house projects, pool planning for extra results on the homestead, the redneck spray fairy and more! Featured Event: 7pm BILLY BOND on Self Reliance Voices: Learn From Legends Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: SelfRelianceFestival.com Labels Matter Pool Planning Rain is helpful and the cooling is nice Ready to Move the Rams New Fence Charging System is In Rabbitry Under The Big Chestnut Tree Gravity Feeding tactical’s Garden Redneck Spray Fairy Orchard Update Delicious Tomato Seafood Recipe Live Beef Tongue Today Reseeded the green beans Cucumbers and Tomatoes Galore Peppers Are Coming On Rosemary in the Pond Looks Good Need to get the Chipper Fixed or Rent One 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</spa
S4 E932 · Tue, July 23, 2024
First Tuesday with Sonny Puzuikas and John Willis - Ep 932
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources SonnyPuzikas.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <a href= "https://t.me/LFTNGroup
S4 E931 · Mon, July 22, 2024
Preparing For After THE FALL - Ep 931
Today we talk about how to get ready NOT for what is coming this fall, but how to be ready for what happens after both this fall and THE fall. August 29-31: Homesteaders United (A group with Billy Bond) has a Jamboure in August! Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live With Sonny Puzikas and John Willis Friday Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Preparing to redo the roof and interior Resupply run this week (Cosi App) Canning tomato sauce & Salsa Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Aldi: We found everything we wanted. A few prices dropped this week. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): 1.25 (-); eggs: $2.55 (-); whole milk: $2.92; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.59; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. We didn't go into Home Depot again this week, but the price online of a 2x4x8 is still $3.48. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip My frugal tip is not a money tip, it’s a time tip Watering trees: Hubby and I spent way too much time watering new trees around our property. We found some cheap five gallon buckets, drilled four holes in the bottom using his smallest drill bit. Now to water a tree, we put the bucket beside the tree on the up side if it’s on a hill and fill the bucket up and walk away. Let the bucket do the work. The water slowly drains out of the bucket into the ground to the roots where you want the water, not running off because the hose delivers the water too fast. Christie Operation Independence Trading Lamb for Beef Main topic of the Show: Preparing For After THE FALL Resist Real Relationships: Take the time you have to learn about and build true community – and family – groups based on real trust rather than fake marketing to help each other and do better - kind of like a school of fish versus one love fish. Alternative Economy: Tap into your inner agorist. We have everything we need to prosper right here. We have the skills, the knowledge, the connections, the tools. We just have to stop depending on THE SYSTEM and start being OUR system (Note this does not mean do not use th
S4 E930 · Sun, July 21, 2024
Homestead Happenings for July 19 2024 - Ep 930
Fire blight, whey, fire ants and raid - today on Homestead Happenings! Featured Event: Oct 3: Escapeology with Sonny Puzikas: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/fight-hacker-escapeology/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/Webinar Sponsor 2: TheWealthSteadingPodcast.com Forage Nothing new but keeping my eyes on the elderberries and looking for goldenrod Yarrow is looking stressed Livestock Duck molting season Rats Ram Preps with the super mega zapper and another $1k in fencing supplies Havent moved rabbits yet Feeding Livestock dogs once a day Vet visit today in the pasture/barn Grow Fire Blight in the Orchard, Fire Ants It rained and will rain a ton next week (Planting beans for the fun of it) Pepper Plants Chard is doing well but stressed - calcium and whey foliar spray Harvest Meals Smoker Saves on AC Planning based on what is on hand - sautee, salad, sauce Holler Neighbors/Community The Great Tomato Trade of 2024 Infrastructure Pond Update <li style="font-weight:
S4 E929 · Tue, July 16, 2024
First Tuesday Coffee Chat Blake Rymer and John Willis - Ep 929
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources Blake Rymer on Youtube Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <a href= "https://t.m
S4 E928 · Tue, July 16, 2024
Three Soft Cheeses To Get You Started - EP 928
Today we talk about how to make cheese around three kinds of cheese that are wonderful to eat and from which to learn how to make cheese. Featured Event: Self Reliance Bootcamp, October 4 Sponsor 1: EMP Shield , Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Livestream Schedule (All Central Time) Tuesday Live with Blake Rymer, TN Mountain Farm, 12:30PM Tuesday Night with Angry Prepper, 8pm Friday Homestead Happenings with The Tactical Redneck, 9:30am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Sad Canning Season So Far Home for a bit so doing “oldest first” from the freezers Fresh Cucumber Salad Recipe All the DILL from DAWN Frugality Tip from Nicole Using a camper for lodging Operation Independence Hip Campers coming this week! Main topic of the Show: Three Soft Cheese To Get You Started Why Cheese? Why Homemade? A Brief History of Cheese (Visual Aid) How to get started - path of least resistance Milk, Culture, Acid, Calcium Chloride ( 1/4 teaspoon of powdered calcium chloride to 1/4 cup of water), Rennet, Cheese Cloth, Strainer, Instant read thermometer, measuring cups, pots, strainer Homemade Ricotta: ½ gallon mils, heated to 180-190. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and stir. Let cool. Strain and salt to taste <li style="font-weight: 400;
S4 E927 · Fri, July 12, 2024
Homestead Happenings for July 12 2024 - EP 927
Join us for a discussion of gardening when also not there, ram logistics, canning season update and more. Featured Event: Self Reliance Voices Webinar Series Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/Webinar Sponsor 2: TheWealthSteadingPodcast.com Pond area History Progress report Forage Marking jerusalem artichokes Blackberries are ripe Usual summer forage: red clover, dandelion flower, day lily Mulberry leaves to the rabbits Livestock Moving rams to my house Bruny’s tick bite Discuss moving rabbits temporarily Ducks on strike Wasps in the chicken coop (Hanging a fake nest in there) Grow Grass growing Harvested garlic - meh year likely because I planted late Peppers are doing well Gardening while away Holler Neighbors/Community Hay help goes both ways Infrastructure More grounding rods at the house to contain ram
S4 E926 · Tue, July 09, 2024
First Tuesday Coffee Chat with Zac and John - Ep 926
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources An American Homestead Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ <span style= "font-weight:
S4 E925 · Fri, July 05, 2024
Homestead Happenings for June 5, 2024 - Ep 925
Today we talk about weaning Little Sheep, what is growing in the garden, time for garlic harvest, canning season kickoff, and more. Featured Event: East TN Homesteaders Alliance Festival Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Big Picture: How is the new schedule going? Forage Day Lillies Jewelweed story Scoping out jerusalem artichokes Thornless blackberries will be ripe next week Livestock My golden finch Weaning Stormy Fodder trees to Rabbits, Sheep, and Goats Duck Jail Sick pets Fans on the rabbits Grow Squash is looking good in the garden Cucumbers are starting to take off 50% shade cloth First Ripe Tomato Soon Longer than usual tomato vines Holler Neighbors/Community GSD At Shawn Mills More Automotive Mix and Match Bresse Chicken Eggs Infrastructure <span
S4 E924 · Tue, July 02, 2024
First Tuesday Coffee Chat with Jack and John - Ep 924
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee TheSurvivalPodcast.com NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ <span style= "font-weight: 400;
S4 E923 · Mon, July 01, 2024
Ten Principles of Canning - EP 923
Today, I run through my ten principles for canning. We will also cover canning basics for those of you who have not tried your own home canning. Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30AM, Coffee Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis Friday, 10:30AM, Homestead Happenings With The Tactical Redneck Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.con Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canning Pickled Beets Nervous about green beans Meal planning, pile of meat style Organizing meals for when I am away Weekly Shopping Report from Joe At Home Depot, a 2x4x8 is still $3.48. The store was fairly busy on multiple trips here on different days. On a later trip, I picked up a small Midea window AC unit I had ordered, a very efficient inverter model that I should be able to run with solar power if the need arises. Home Depot's price on it was actually slightly cheaper than Amazon's. They also had the blacktop patching "stuff" we needed for a spot on the driveway; sometimes they haven't had it. Aldi: They were busy on all three days, with multiple checkout lines going. We found everything we wanted except for cantaloupes, as they were few and miserable. I found a couple of better ones today. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.35; eggs: $2.67 (++); whole milk: $2.83; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45 (+}; butter: $3.59; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip From Christie My frugal tip is not a money tip, it’s a time tip Watering trees: Hubby and I spent way too much time watering new trees around our property. We found some cheap five gallon buckets, drilled four holes in the bottom using his smallest drill bit. Now to water a tree, we put the bucket beside the tree on the up side if it’s on a hill and fill the bucket up and walk away. Let the bucket do the work. The water slowly drains out of the bucket into the ground to the roots where you want the water, not running off because the hose delivers the water too fast. Main topic of the Show: Ten Principles of Canning Be Fearless - But Not Too Fearless Know The Why USDA Tested Recipes Really Are Safer Fresh Is Best Don’t Can Things You Don’t Like Embrace Botulism Basics <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1
S4 E922 · Sat, June 29, 2024
Homestead Happenings for June 28, 2024 - EP 922
Join us for a discussion on the new summer schedule at the homestead, forward progress during the heat, garden issues, and more. Featured Event: Freedom Trinity Free Webinar Sponsor 1: DiscountMylaarBags.com Sponsor 2: KangenWaterCollective.com The new schedule The Salatin Webinar Forage Paw Paw Update MINT Oyster Mushrooms Seeing Mullein Blooms Lambsquarter Livestock Fodder Tree and Plantain Morning Ritual Livestock stopped acting crazy Rabbit tractor is not great - needs to be bigger squares on the ground Update on little sheep’s ears The snapping turtle Grow Garden is not great, but I just keep putting in seeds Greens, chard etc Tomato Update Potted peppers are looking good Wood Vinegar Garden sprinkler is better but it went through 100 degree days with a non working water system Hol
S4 E921 · Wed, June 26, 2024
Change Time, Keep Your Sanity - EP 921
Today we talk about how adjusting when you do things on the homestead can really impact the day to day frazzle. Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Assess the pain points Put everything on the table Establish priorities for production, health, happiness Make the change - Here is what we did and why 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 <span style="font-weigh
S4 E920 · Tue, June 25, 2024
Tuesday Live with The Angry Prepper and John Willis - Ep 920
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources https://www.youtube.com/@TheAngryPrepper https://www.youtube.com/@TheAngryTruth Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennesseee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: <span style= "font-weight: 400;"
S4 E919 · Tue, June 25, 2024
Yes You Can With #My3Things - EP 919
Today, we have a replay of the speech I gave at the Exit and Build Land Summit . Featured Event: Joel Salatin Webinar TOMORROW Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/Webinar Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com COUPON CODE LFTN Tales from the Prepper Pantry Not much coming off the garden this year yet so we are not canning Preparing easily reheatable meals for the coming weeks of commuting to California Weekly Shopping Report This week's trip started with Hobby Lobby. The store looked normal overall, with the usual assortment of craft items and dust collectors, but there were empty hooks here and there; finding something specific you want may not be a sure thing. Next stop was Home Depot. They still have a lot of cordless tools from the recent Fathers' Day deals, but selections are dropping. A 2x4x8 is unchanged from last week, at $3.48. They also have a LOT of solar yard lights, much better than the cheapies you find in dollar stores or even in China-mart. These are potentially good power failure lights or inside guide-lights; put them out to charge during the day, and bring them in at night. Regular batteries also remain in very good supply. Aldi was last. Produce quality remains a little erratic, but quantities are still good. We found everything we wanted, although there was little pork, and some prices have edged higher once more. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): 1.35 (+); eggs: $1.78 (+); whole milk: $2.83; heavy cream: $5.39 (+); OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.59; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip from Margo We did a week long road trip around Self Reliance Festival. Two nights with family, one night with friends and 4 nights in a fantastic little cabin in the woods. I packed half our cooler with frozen meat when we left the house. I grilled and cooked at the cabin. We did not NEED to spend any money on eating out the whole week. (We did choose to support the food vendors at SRF because they were there). So if you are on the fence about the expenses involved in traveling, you can save a lot money buy bringing your own food. The couple of months before we left I grabbed a bag of nuts here, some other snacks there and had a bag of food ready to go when we left the house. With Airbnb we paid for the cabin in installments and it was paid for before we got there. With a little creative planning you can have a week long vacation with little expenses spread out over time. Also stashed cash for months and came home with enough cash
S4 E918 · Wed, June 19, 2024
Tuesday Live with Billy Bond and John Willis - Ep 918
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources Perma Pastures Farm Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennesseee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram G
S4 E917 · Fri, June 14, 2024
Homestead Happenings for June 14 2024 - EP 917
Today we talk about trees coming down on fences and power lines, funky sheep ears, type 1.5 errors in design and more. Featured Event: Haven Earth Trade School Homestead Bootcamp This Week Sponsor 1: Kangen Water Collective Sponsor 2: Self Reliance Festival Forage Berries Elderflower Day Lillies Livestock Lambs Ear Escaping Dog Dog Shed Issue Rabbit Tractor No kill list Broody Ducks Baby Duck Fail Goats Getting Out Grow Tomato Wall Update Lower ap is back up and running Garden is growing slow but steady Garlic is near harvest time Garlic scape issue Holler Neighbors/Community Chicken Class Update Eversoles Found Land! Homesteaders Alliance Infrastructure <li style="font-weight: 400;
S4 E916 · Fri, June 14, 2024
Digital Matters with Aron Wagner - Ep 916
Today I am joined by Aron Wagner of American Cloud to chat about digital matters. Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: EMP Shield , Coupon Code LFTN Show Resources American Cloud Aron Wagner is CEO of American Cloud, a data hosting solution that cares about freedom of speech. 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
S4 E915 · Thu, June 13, 2024
Tuesday Live with Bear Independent and John Willis - Ep 914
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennesseee Bear Independent NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Gr
S4 E914 · Mon, June 10, 2024
Home Food Preservation for Everyone - EP 914
Join me today for a look at different ways to preserve food at home and ideas on how to make it work in your busy schedule. Featured Event: Homestead Bootcamp at Haven earth Trade School: https://www.havenearthtradeschool.net/homestead-bootcamp-haven-village Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: Holler Roast Coffee Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 12:30PM Live with John Willis and Bear Independent Wednesday, 2:00PM Digital Sovereignty with Aron Wagner from American Cloud Friday, 9:30AM Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Working through the rest of the pork, three meals a week Smoked Pork Rib Roast Bone Broth Overload as it gets hot Drying herbal teas for winter (Must harvest the mints) Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Our first stop was Hobby Lobby for some Velcro. Their sewing notions area looked well-stocked. Next was Home Depot. The store was reasonably busy for a non-weekend day. There is still no price tag on the 2x4x8 studs, but online they have dropped to $3.48. Seems to me I've seen some stuff online suggesting the lumber market is "collapsing." We'll see... Last was Aldi. We found everything we wanted. The 70% cacao chocolate was back in stock. It seemed there was more bread than there has been in recent weeks; more pork had returned to the meat coolers, and the cantaloupes were again decent. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): 1.29; eggs: $1.54(-); whole milk: $2.83; heavy cream: $5.29; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.59; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.09. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip NOT from Margo Quality cabinets are hard to find (ask me how I know). If you have a ReStore nearby, you can find some amazing buys. We were able to get a 14 piece set of wood build cabinets. It included 2 tall units and another one with glass doors. Total cost $1800 before taxes. Have a great day. Operation Independence LFTN Community Independence: Chicken Processing Main topic of the Show: Home Food Preservation For Everyone As we get into food abundance season, I thought today would be a good time to talk about various home food preservation methods, and how to fit them into your life. Anyone can preserve food and you dont have to invest in tons of infrastructure to do it if you are not yet ready to
S4 E913 · Fri, June 07, 2024
Homestead Happenings for June 7 2024 - EP 913
Today we talk about observing your flock, transporting workshop chickens, freezer alarms and sensors, a not so great garden update and more. Featured Event: Haven Earth Trade School Homestead Bootcamp Next Week Sponsor 1: EMP Shield , Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: Holler Roast Coffee Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Elderberry are flowering Black Raspberry Mint Harvest 1.0 Dandelion Flower Red Clover Jewel Weed Yarrow Queene Anne’s Lace Lambs Quarter Livestock Observing your flock and the floppy ear Hoof Trimming Challenge Rabbit Update Duck Drake Culling Season Chicken Day Broody Birds Grow Garden Slug Update Runner Beans and the food forest Fodder Tree Trimming Weedmageddon Volunteer Marigolds Green Bean Challenge - not giving up yet Duck Coop Compost Holler Neighbors/Community Holler Neighbor Chicken Class Help The livestock trailer Basecamp will be available some time in the next 6 months Infrastructure Camper Roof Update Slab Estimates Freezer and a yolink fail Chicken Gut Compost Finances Nothing to report Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nico
S4 E912 · Wed, June 05, 2024
Episode 912 - Chicken Keeping with Dalia Monterroso
Today I am joined by Dalia Monterrosa of Welcome to Chickenlandia about chickens, finding your purpose and more/ Featured Event: June 8 Chicken Class at the Holler Homestead Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/webinar Show Resources Chickenlandia Website: https://welcometochickenlandia.com/ Instagram: @welcometochickenlandia Dalia Monterroso is a chicken keeper and a popular teacher on the basics of backyard chicken keeping. She speaks and teaches classes on the joys of chicken keeping and is passionate about broadening the community of chicken keepers to be more diverse and inclusive. She is the creator of the website and YouTube channel "Welcome to Chickenlandia", podcast "Bawk Tawk", and an online course called "Chickenlandia's Backyard Chickens 101". She also hosted a TEDx talk titled "I Dream of Chickens". She is also the author of the book, "Let's All Keep Chickens! The Down-to-Earth Guide to Natural Practices for Healthier Birds and a Happier World", a comprehensive guide for both beginners and experienced chicken keepers. The book has also gained popularity among homeschooling families, who appreciate its educational value as part of their learning curriculum. Dalia lives in Bellingham, Washington, with her family, continuing her mission to share the joy and simplicity of chicken keeping to the world. 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: <span style= "font-weight:
S4 E911 · Tue, June 04, 2024
First Tuesday Coffee Chat with Jack and John - Ep 911
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee TheSurvivalPodcast.com NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ <span style= "font-wei
S4 E910 · Mon, June 03, 2024
Tips on Thriving Through Power Outages - Ep 910
Join me today as I share some ways that we thrive through power outages learned by spending days without power over the years. Some of these tips are things no one thinks to tell you. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast Livestream Schedule Tuesday: 9:30am Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis Wednesday: 2pm all about Chickens with Dalia Monterosso of Chickenlandia Friday: 9:30a, Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Green beans are GONE! Bone broth every day. Cant wait to get my jars back Freeze drying eggs and other abundance Air drying wild herbal teas Might actually pick and freeze some wild raspberries this week. Might Looking back at pulling the roof from the prepper pantry and redoing it so things are moisture tight in the next few months Weekly Shopping Report Our first stop on this Friday's shopping trip was Home Depot, primarily for bird seed. There is still no tag on the 2x4x8 studs, but the online price is still $3.73. Our only other stop was Aldi. They have run out of 70% cacao chocolate again. I saw more trays of salmon than usual, in lesser amounts per tray; it's priced per pound, so that's not "shrinkflation," apparently just a packing choice. Other meat choices looked a little sparse, with no pork butts and not a lot of ribs; fewer trays of ground beef as well. Lunch meat remains in good supply. Over in Produce, there was a big box of cantaloupe, but they all looked sorry, so we passed on those. The bananas (and other fruits and Bidens) looked good. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): 1.29; eggs: $1.79; whole milk: $2.83; heavy cream: $5.29; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.59 (-); bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.09. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Operation Independence Chicken Processing and the PURGE Main topic of the Show: Seventeen years ago, when I came to the Holler Homestead, some of the first things we did to the place was get set up to thrive through power outages. Back then they were rare and often repaired within an hour or two but growing up in a place where ice storms blew through every few years and no one was really set up for them - well that had set a foundation for things I wanted to make certain were handled no matter where I chose to live. So much has cha
S4 E909 · Fri, May 31, 2024
Homestead Happenings for May 31, 2024 - EP 909
Join us for a spontaneous Homestead Happenings today. We talk about the glamper, gardens, food forest, duck cave and more. Featured event: June 9 Poultry Processing Class Sponsor 1: TheWealthSteadingPodcast.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Forage Livestock Grow Holler Neighbors/Community Infrastructure Finances Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha t
S4 E908 · Thu, May 30, 2024
Spicy Sisters Return - Ep 908
Today Amy Dingmann from A Farmish Kind of Life and I get together for a long overdue catch-up (Not Ketchup) talk. We are much less angry and negative and finding our stride on our homesteads. Featured Event: June 8 Chicken Processing Workshop at the Holler Homestead. Sponsor 1: Kangen Water ( Use my link ) Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice Show Resources A Farmish Kind of Life Living Free in Tennessee 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level=
S4 E907 · Tue, May 28, 2024
Tuesday Live With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Joel Ryals
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com FortressK9.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: <s
S4 E906 · Mon, May 27, 2024
Episode 906 Why Homesteading and coffee?
Episode 906 - Why Homesteading and Coffee? Today we celebrate eight years of Living Free in Tennessee with a look back at where we started and why homesteading, why coffee, why community. Direct Download for episode 1: https://traffic.libsyn.com/nicolesauce/NicoleSauce_Podcast_May_20_2016_-_52016_6.52_PM.mp3 Featured Event: Haven Earth Trade School Homesteading Bootcamp, June 14-16 in Old Fort Tennessee (Nearish Cleveland and the Ocoee River). https://www.havenearthtradeschool.net/homestead-bootcamp-haven-village Live we did yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwreK9qPVKI Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Livestream Schedule BIG Week This week! Spicy Sisters are Back This Wednesday at 2pm, Joel Ryals will share his story about moving from Florida to Ohio on the Tuesday Live and we have our usual Homestead Happenings episode this Friday. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Harvest Right Freeze Drier is back up and running and helping with a plethora of eggs Affiliate Link For Harvest Right: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Designing the final part of the house to include pantry storage, a pool, and an outdoor kitchen Ground Beef Discussion Time to finish curing the SRF Pork Garden is finally coming together Operation Independence Reduced projects that I am focusing on and as a result finds have also reduced. We are assessing the homestead in terms of what brings value now more than ever. With the extra time, the home is almost back to a source of support rather than a drain. There is a lesson in this. Main topic of the Show: Why Homesteading and Coffee May 20, 2016 - an excerpt Nine years ago, we started on an adventure in the country. What began as a weekend getaway quickly changed into a small homestead with chickens, gardens, laughter, neighbors, and some
S4 E905 · Fri, May 24, 2024
Homestead Happenings for May 24, 2024 - Ep 905
Join us for an update on the Holler Homestead: Weaning the bottle lamb, gardening update, what wild foods are in the woods around us, coming off the crazy train of Nicole’s speaking schedule and more. Featured Event: Chicken Processing Class Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/Webinar Sponsor 2: InvestableWealth.com Forage Wild rose petal harvest Dandelion flower Red Clover Mushroom city! Perilla Re-establishing the watercress patch Livestock How we plan to wean Stormy Spending nights in the pasture like a big Ewe Harvesting fodder trees Retrained the ducks The sitting duck The sitting hen Time to trim hooves Grow Garden update Compost tea Rock garden Jerusalem artichokes and bee balm Propagation Food forest maintenance Catch up Duck Coop Garden Sheep pasture move Operation eyesore Workshop Holler Neighbors/Community Sunday Holler Neighbor Dinner Tracy fed Tactical while I was away Dog losses Infrastructure Rabbits Cut tree off fence Ramping Up Compost Finances Had to buy vehicles Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole
S4 E904 · Tue, May 14, 2024
First Tuesday Chat with Kiri - Ep 904
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ThunderhillFarm.com NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Gro
S4 E899 · Mon, May 13, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Chuck Peoples - Ep 899
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Chuck Peoples of Homestead Medical. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources Homesteadmedical.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the sho Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup
S4 E898 · Mon, May 13, 2024
What Is Goin On? Thoughts and Musings - Ep 989
Join me for a show on things that have been going through my mind of late: workshop preparations, the new truck and more! Featured Event: June 9 Poultry Processing Class in the Holler: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/poultry-processing-workshop-ticket/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.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 Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E902 · Tue, May 07, 2024
First Tuesday Coffee Chat with Jack and John - Ep 902
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Get you K-Cups here: https://hollerroast.com/product/freedom-pods/ Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee TheSurvivalPodcast.com NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: <span st
S4 E901 · Mon, May 06, 2024
What is Next For LFTN? Ep. 901
Join me today for all our usual Monday segments and a discussion of what the next six months look like in the Holler and for the LFTN Community. Changes, they are afoot! Featured Event: Midwest Preparedness Project Spring Event: MidwestPreparednessProject.com (ROADTRIP!) Sponsor 1: John Pugliano and the WealthSteading Podcast (InvestibleWealth.com) Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/Webinar A word on the audio podcast numbering: Expect extra drops this week and they will be out of order. This week is catch up week Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com - Speaking of feedback: Mullein and Water Hyacinth Livestream Schedule Tuesday: 9:30am with Jack Spirko and John Willis Friday: 930am Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry We are cooking oil free in the Holler Been Shrinking Pantry Storage to get into a better solution for storing things Dedicated company freezers vs personal freezers Transitioning into Storing From Using: Mid Spring Herbals A word on devilled eggs Weekly Shopping Report Thanks to a suggestion on the garden shed, I found a nearby place that does business with both Amish and Mennonite builders. The owner visited us to see our proposed site on Thursday, so our first stop on Friday was to his lot, to finalize details and make a deposit. We'll be getting a larger (8'x10') shed, for at least $700 less than Home Depot's price on an 8'x8' model. Home Depot our next stop. They've got LOTS of batteries; I grabbed an 8-pack of AA lithium which will be for a label printer that won't get used a lot, and would likely be destroyed by alkaline leakage. A 2x4x8 is $3.73. Aldi was last. It was also rather busy. We found everything we wanted. A few prices were actually lower. Staples were: bread (20 oz. white): 1.29; eggs: $2.05; whole milk: $2.83; heavy cream: $5.29; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $3.99 (-); potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $2.99 (-); flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.09. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Operation Independence What is the emergency fund for and what do you do after using it? Main topic of the Show: What is Next for LFTN It happened again. We turned a corner at the LFTN workshop. I kicked off the event with what was supposed to be a talk about using the #my3things method to move forward in life. But guys, I was BEAT. Like more beat that I have ever been. When I stepped in front of everyone to talk I saw much of the same fatigue on so many faces that I stopped focusing on the
S4 E897 · Fri, April 19, 2024
Homestead Happenings Roundtable With AJ - Ep 897
I will be joined by AJ Harrison and The Tactical Redneck today at 9:30am Central for an update from the Holler and a fireside chat. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop - https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com... Sponsor 1: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: Midwest Preparedness Project Enjoy this more casual conversation with AJ Harrison from Preparing4Prosperity. AJHarrison.co
S4 E896 · Thu, April 18, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Shawn Mills - Ep 896
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Shawen Mills of Hack My Homestead about off grid living, solar, wwIII. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Show Resources HackMyHomestead.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the sho Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="
S4 E895 · Wed, April 17, 2024
Homesteaders Are Awful Salespeople - Ep 895
Join me for an interview with John Davis from Laughlin Farms all about homesteaders and our hesitation to sell. Featured Event: Midwest Preparedness Project Spring Event Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com John Davis is a resident of beautiful Columbiana county Ohio and is a homesteader, rancher, engineer, and owner of a business that is a professional outsourced sales firm for high tech industrial automation companies. On the homestead front, he and his wife and kids raise and direct market St. Croix sheep, heritage turkeys, pasture raised chicken, and heritage Berkshire pork. The Davis homestead also has two horses, and John is training to be a discount wannabe cowboy in pursuit of impressing his wife. Professionally, John is the second generation owner of Paul Davis Automation, and has been a professional salesperson in the industrial automation space for over 15 years. Connect with John: www.laughlinhighlandsfarm.com Instagram - @laughlinhighlandsfarm 1. Why are homesteaders awful salespeople? 2. But, aren't salespeople annoying and out trying to fleece their customers in pursuit of maximum profit? I just want to help people out and sell my stuff as cheap as possible! 3. Why is profit so important if my homestead isn't my main job? 4. How do I even know if I am profitable? What is COGS, gross margin, net margin, how do I calculate them, and how do they apply to my homestead operations? 5. How do I write a business plan for my homestead? How do I actually go into business? Isn't this super expensive and complicated? I just want to sell whatever I grow. Why would I overcomplicate my life? 6. I'm already doing everything we talked about, but I am awful at selling. How do I be a better salesperson for my homestead? Can I practice sales, even if I am an introvert? 7. A lot of homestead content is focused on the growing aspects of homesteading. How do I actually get my product to market? How do I determine if I should direct market or use the sale barn?
S4 E894 · Mon, April 15, 2024
Nicole Sauce Unplugged - Ep 894
Join me for a show on anything you ask, plus what has been on my mind of late including wwIII, reacting in fear, Is the homestead life easy, and what to do when your competitor says, “I’m Coming For You”. Featured Event: June 9 Poultry Processing Class in the Holler: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/poultry-processing-workshop-ticket/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: AgoristTxAdvice.com Livestream Schedule LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams 🎙️ Monday, 2:00pm, Nicole Unplugged 🎙️ Tuesday, 12:30pm, Tuesday Live with Shawn Mills and John Willis, Special Operations Equipment 🎙️ Wednesday, 2:00pm, Interview with John Davis 🎙️ Thursday, 7:00pm, SRF Live with Midwest Preparedness Project and Kentucky Sustainable Living 🎙️ Friday, 9:30am, Homestead Happenings with Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry AJ is in the house and we are doing a final push in the prepper pantry this week in advance of the LFTN Spring Workshop Last minute event chili for the potluck this weekend Tossing the frozen greens New pantry racks from Grumpy Acres Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree is no longer on our rounds because it is not the best way to get a dose of caffein for our shopping day. We hit both Hobby Lobby (for Sonia) and Lowe's (for me). Although we did not go to Home Depot, a 2x4x8 there has gone up again, to $3.73. Aldi was next. They did not have any lettuce, but other produce was available in normal amounts. They also only had half a case of canned cat food. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.05; whole milk: $2.86; heavy cream: $5.19; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $4.09. Despite rumblings I'm reading about a cocoa shortage, the 70% chocolate I like was available, and still at the usual price of $1.99. We're out of lettuce, so our last stop was Food City. They had some, although many of the heads were rather light, and some showed more rot than usual. I also grabbed a case of Friskies cans and a 22 lb. bag of the Meow Mix that our cats ask for by name. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip from Margo Make your own mixes and sauces. I have been making my own taco seasoning for years but today I made enchilada sauce. Someone loves the ground pork enchiladas I make and wanted to make some, but did not have enchilada sauce in the pantry. So I went to Online (Pinterest) and looked up a re
S4 E893 · Fri, April 12, 2024
Homestead Happenings for April 12 2024 - EP 893
Join Tactical Redneck, Preparing4Prosperity and me for a live discussion of life on the homestead post SRF. Featured event: Potluck meetup and sauerkraut tomorrow 1-3pm Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/webinar Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Busy times: All the events, post construction, spring planting and having helpers is great. Forage Mustard flower Morels Watercress Hunting oyster mushrooms this weekend Livestock Animal birthing over - the last ram and the ear story Chicken nest 1.0 failed - we do not know why Babies: 5 girls, four boys (We think) Stormy is vibrant Successful sheep shifting Holes in the metal siding of the duck coop and quarantine duck wholived Rabbits need to move to their final hutch Grow Ken and the tomato wall Pre Germinating beets Planting cuttings all over of things we want Time to manage the food forest and get wood chips in there Willow fence to get roots in the ground Garden planning/planting this weekend Need to make fodder tree guards Hillside garden snarl Holler Neighbors/Community Ashley: Homestead sitting and the bottle baby Aj: Butchering Infrastructure Finances The dude who backed out of the lamb and why we take deposits Serving ground lamb at the spring workshop 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/lf
S4 E892 · Wed, April 10, 2024
Network Marketing: Scam or Opportunity - Ep 892
Join me for a frank discussion with Michael Sparks about network marketing and when it is a scam, and when it is an opportunity. Featured Event: Exit and Build and Summit: https://livefree.academy/op/land-summit-4/?ref=183 Sponsor 1: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Show Resources Find Michael: MichaelSparks.us A generic (non promotional) show on understanding Network Marketing Business Opportunities. Below are some questions 1. Why do you think so many people are negative on network marketing/home business opportunities? 2. What's the difference between a legitimate business opportunity and a scam? 3. Can you really make money in the the industry? 4. Approximately How many Direct Sales companies are there? 5. What do you see as the biggest hurdle for people being successful in Network Marketing? 6. What are some negatives about joining a network marketing company. What are things to look out for? 7. What are the sales circles 1, 2, and 3...? 8. What kind of training can one expect when joining? Bonus, how to pick and choose the right company? 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 T
S4 E891 · Fri, April 05, 2024
Episode 891 - Health and Medical Preparedness with Dr. Eric Nager
Today we have a recorded interview with Dr. Eric Nager about proactively getting healthy, functional medicine and organizing your medical preps. Show Resources Find Dr. Nager: OptiHealth Institute 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
S4 E890 · Tue, April 02, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - Ep 890
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, water rights in Oregon and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources TheSurvivalPodcast.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the sho Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn <li style="font
S4 E889 · Sun, March 31, 2024
Homestead Happenings for March 28, 2024 - Ep 889
Big Pic: Spring Scramble Schedule Next Week: two shows and a replay the following Monday Forage Dandelion flower Early spring forage: deadnettle, chick weed Poison hemlock everywhere Livestock Baby has a name Black nosed baby Four and four or five and three Bruny let me touch her belly and I got to feel a sheep head in there Eggapalooza is on Ducks are hiding eggs Rabbit mites are gone Sheep birthing summary - monday show Grow Second seeding of peas 1 Pepper plant alive from a cutting None of my pepper seedlings germinated, trying again Transplanting the other seedlings Direct sewing this weekend Holler Neighbors/Community Group involved in culling Red SRF Bin organization Infrastructure AC Placement just in time Finances $70 on bottle feeding Stormy so far <li
S4 E888 · Sat, March 30, 2024
Life Work Integration with Keith Phillips - EP 888
Join me for a discussion of work life integration with Keith Phillips from Heartland Bunkies. Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com HeartlandBunkies.com Keith is an ex-army helicopter pilot that cares for 52 acres in Southernmost Illinois with his wife Becky and 6 children. I’m addition to raising livestock and roasting coffee, they run 2 airbnbs and market small cabin kits which other folks can use to affordably start their homesteads or add an additional stream of income. Keith’s passion is reversing the trend of disintegrating modern families. He believes that people were created to beautify the earth through productive labor. All else being equal, family centered work is the enduring center of family life that is noticeably missing from modern society, and that may serve to draw us together again. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up</spa
S4 E887 · Fri, March 29, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and An American Homestead - Ep 887
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Zac from An American Homestead. Connect with us: OriginalSOEGear.com NicoleSauce.com AnAmericanHomestead.com Featured Event: Don't miss the Hand Hewn Farm Processing Workshop, April 4-5 Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com HandHewnFarm.com Main content of the sho Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: <span s
S4 E866 · Tue, March 26, 2024
All Creatures Great And Small - Ep 866
Today, we have a live recording of our Monday podcast. I will catch you up on the sheep birthing week, our usual segments, and more. Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN $50 off 🎙️ Extra Livestream this week with Tag from Life Done Free today at 5pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO-EDTAinGc 🎙️Live with Ken Eash at 7pm today: https://www.youtube.com/live/2bBdX4D-nD8?si=U_PVaT0KVRGTuoX_ Here's our LFTN Livestream Schedule for the Week - all available on the LFTN YouTube channel: LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams 🎙️ Monday, 2pm, All Creatures Great and Small 🎙️ Tuesday, 12:30pm, Tuesday Live with Zac, An American Homestead, and John Willis, Special Operations Equipment 🎙️ Wednesday, 2:00pm, Interview with Keith Phillips, Bunkie Life 🎙️ Thursday, 7:00pm, SRF Live with Midwest Preparedness and Kentucky Sustainable Living 🎙️ Friday, 9:30am CT: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry 20 devilled eggs with bacon jam Elbow length nitrile gloves to the rescue Tapping into premade foods this close to SRF Bone Broth to stay healthy Missing echinacea Herbal tea collection coming together in the new kitchen Still need to attain vinegar Skipping segments this week Weekly Shoppi
S4 E885 · Mon, March 25, 2024
Homestead Happenings Hijacked By A Redneck - EP 885
Join the Tactical Redneck for a hijacked episode of LFTN! Big picture: spring is very involved Featured forage 1 trees waking up Livestock 1) rabbits look better 2) 2 sets of triplets 3) assisted birth: shoulder and intertwined with the second: narrow cervix 4) watching for shock in the ewe and having a vet out 5) ram schedule will be fall to better align 6) more time invested in handling Grow Peas are up Potatoes are in Seedlings are up We have greens Infrastructure Base for minisplit. Challenge is moving it in Fencing update Community Seed exchange was fun but small Next event is April 13 Holler neighbor dinner Finance Spent money on milk replacer and a vet 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 </li
S4 E884 · Mon, March 25, 2024
How Do You Get Real Information? With Knightsbridge - Ep 884
Today, I am joined by Matt Williams to talk about Open Source Intelligence, getting better information and opting out of the fear-based news cycle while maintaining situational awareness. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com/Webinar Sponsor 1: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Show Resources https://www.knightsbridge.ltd/ https://www.twitter.com/kbr_intel Global Hotspot Report and Briefing - $14.95 (email only 5 days a week)/$24.95 (with weekly 60-90m briefing call) Coupon Code LFTN for a free month to try it out!! Matt Williams is the head of intelligence operations for Knightsbridge Research, Ltd., an open-source intelligence (OSINT) company focused on global hotspots. He spent over a decade in Wall Street research and financial operations, later moving to an executive position at a midsized Texas firm. He's learned and applied these techniques in both personal and professional instances for over 20 years. Matt works from his ranch in North Texas raising cattle, gardening, and watching tornados from the front porch. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer <li
S4 E883 · Wed, March 20, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Alyssa - Ep 883
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. et's talk about building freedom through following your butchering passion with the guys from Hand Hewn Farm. Both Doug and Andy will join us to talk shop and take your questions live! Want to grab one of the 8 remaining spots in their class April 4 & 5 in Camden, tn? Here is the link: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/pig-processing/ Connect with us: OriginalSOEGear.com NicoleSauce.com @lamppostcollective on Instagram Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR! March 17-21 selfreliancefestival.com/webinar Don't miss the Hand Hewn Farm Processing Workshop, April 4-5 Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com <a href="http
S4 E882 · Mon, March 18, 2024
What Do Webinars Bring You? EP 882
Today we talk about lessons learned from the free five day webinar series that was put together by the SRF team and me. We will also go over our usual Monday segments: Tales from the prepper pantry, the weekly shopping report, frugality tip, operation independence Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Expo, THIS WEEKEND! Sponsor 1: Holler Roast Coffee Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast Livestream Schedule LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams 🎙️ Monday, 2pm, Lessons Learned from the Webinar Series 🎙️ Tuesday, 12:30pm, Tuesday Live with Alyssa, and John Willis, Special Operations Equipment 🎙️ Wednesday, 2:00pm, Interview with Matt Williams, Knightsbridge 🎙️ Thursday, 7:00pm, SRF Live 🎙️ Friday, 9:30am CT: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Man when life gets busy, it is hard to love to cook, but we made it Curing Pork Bellies this week Found a solution for organizing jars of herbal teas that we grow - the cube Time to grab vinegar - I can’t put it off any more. I am going to have to go to the store Made “Not Quite Cottage Cheese” Weekly Shopping Report, March 11 Saturday's first trip was just by me, primarily to get an oil change for the Santa Fe, but I then went to Hobby Lobby and found a few items I knew Sonia wanted; Saturday was our 17-year Anniversary. Dollar Tree. Most of the drink coolers are full again, and all of them are now $2.25. I still just grab a drink off a shelf. Aldi: more crowded than usual. Stock levels were good, and as usual we found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.64 (-); whole milk: $2.86; heavy cream: $5.19; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99 (-). Home Depot. A 2x4x8 was $3.38, which I don't think is a change (I only put the staples in my notes). A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip from Margo When pricing out new appliances, look at the delivery and set up fees. Those hidden little fees can be another couple of hundred dollars. In the last year we have had to replace a spare refrigerator and a stacked washer/dryer.(Side note don't ever buy a scratch and dent washer, ask me how I know). We ended up using one store (Best Buy), because delivery and setup were included in the price of the washer/dryer and if you are nice to people they will put your fridge in too 😉. A family member just got a new dishwasher, but didn't look at the add on fees. What looked like a savings over other stores pric
S4 E891 · Fri, March 15, 2024
Homestead Happenings for March 15 2024 - Ep 891
Today we talk about things catching on fire that should not be on fire, a surprise home invasion, a rabbit update, and more! Featured Event: Seed Exchange and Potluck, Tomorrow 1-3pm Sponsor 1: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Sponsor 2: SRF Webinar: https://selfreliancefestival.com/webinar/ Listener Feedback Just listened to your podcast talking about your troubles with the dishwasher and oven. Don’t have any words of wisdom for the dishwasher, but the oven, if the igniter is glowing and the gas is not coming on, the issue still could be with the igniter. If it’s glowing more of a red orange then a white orange, it might be cracked or just not getting hot enough for the controller to bring on the gas. I don’t know if there’s a way to diagnose it other than just by the color or replacing it, but had that issue a number of years ago on my parents oven and replacing the igniter fixed it. Hope that can be of help, Andy From D I am listening to a rather new episode. So this is my pantry porn, it is sooooo bad. You know those Crates for traveling with cats on a plane? Well, when you unscrew them each half takes about 12 mason jars. And they fit under the couch. Lovely. I use screw top bottles - I am not in the States to use the lovely Ball jars, but am able to safely and efficiently pressure can with a canner I had to order in! These jars are a pint or a pint and a bit (720gr-ish). The other photo is about managing stock. It is not 100% effective but does work. I got a template from somewhere and adapted it for us. The table has lines for the items, like tomato or cucumber or meat or whatever, and little empty jars. When I canned something it gets one line through. When it has been used, a cross. So this is my inventory (spelling?!) for what my husband and I use in a year (I started it in July last year, so I recorded what I still had. This year will be my second season using a pressure canner, so the volumes I can do at a time is already much higher than a silly 4 jars at a time in my small stock pot... Whoo hoo. Hope this may be useful. The pictures are horrible, like good pantry porn should be. Forage Wild Mustard Flowers are here! Watercress is still beat back from the flooding Same early spring greens as last week Livestock Rabbit ear mite update 3 am home invasion Moving sheep Still on lamb watch <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-leve
S4 E890 · Wed, March 13, 2024
Build Your Future with The Canny Couple - Ep 890
Episode 880: Build Your Future with The Canny Couple Join me at 2pm CT for a live interview with the Canny Couple. We will talk about their move into building a life they want to live on their terms, freedom, homesteading and more!y to it all. Featured Event: March 17-21, 2024, Self Reliance Voices: Lessons from Legends https://selfreliancefestival.com/webinar/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Show Resources About Aaron and Julia We are a small homestead family that has been slowly building our homestead for many years, merging homesteading and frugality. We work everyday on being more self-reliant on a budget. We have officially became 100% debt free, which has lead to some amazing changes for our homestead. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRspWFevoyYcUuEsr9Mjgvg?sub_confirmation=1 TikTok - http://tiktok.com/@thecannycouple?lang=en Podcast - https://fountain.fm/show/aW3kvtrG84EW2iluwcmQ 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
S4 E879 · Tue, March 12, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Hand Hewn Homestead - Ep 879
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. et's talk about building freedom through following your butchering passion with the guys from Hand Hewn Farm. Both Doug and Andy will join us to talk shop and take your questions live! Want to grab one of the 8 remaining spots in their class April 4 & 5 in Camden, tn? Here is the link: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/pig-processing/ Connect with us: OriginalSOEGear.com NicoleSauce.com HandHewnFarm.com Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR! March 17-21 selfreliancefestival.com/webinar Don't miss the Hand Hewn Farm Processing Workshop, April 4-5 Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com <a href="https://www
S4 E878 · Mon, March 11, 2024
Three Lessons Learned After 1 Month on Solar - EP 878
Join me as I share with you three things about being on solar that I did not realize I would experience as well as our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Self Reliance Voices: Lessons from Legends Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: EMPSHIELD.COM, coupon code LFTN Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Hand Hewn Farms, 12:30PM CT Wednesday Interview with The Canny Couple, 2pm CT Thursday SRF Live: 7pm CT Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30AM CT Tales from the Prepper Pantry We’ve been eating lots of green beans because I lack motivation to make more effort Makin Bacon Still in a use it up phase and I canned so much more bone broth than w e need Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree Drink coolers are partially empty i Red Bull products for $2.50. Plenty of drinks on the shelves. The food coolers are mostly full too. Aldi was rather crowded. Stock levels looked good, and we found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.78; whole milk: $2.86 (-); heavy cream: $5.19; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; 80% lean ground beef: $4.59 (+). Home Depot has a lot of bulbs, vines, and onion starts in a row of islands in the front. The tool islands have lots of empty compartments. There are still specials going for Milwaukee 12V "Red Lithium" tools and batteries, with just a few of the Ryobi USB-charged tools left, and some 18V One+ items. Fire extinguishers area was full, including various smoke and CO alarms. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.38. Untainted regular has dropped a dime to $3.599/gallon. Frugality Tip from Margo without a t Ever tried a new recipe and it ended up not what you thought it was going to be? Don't throw it out, do something else with it. I recently tried a new humus recipe and it turned out like
S4 E877 · Fri, March 08, 2024
Homestead Happenings for March 8, 2024 - EP 877
Today we talk about fencing decisions, the training center, a seed exchange next week and more with the Tactical Redneck. Featured Event: March 16 seed exchange and potluck: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/seed-exchange-and-potluck/ Sponsor 1: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx , Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Forage Lots of chickweed and deadnettle Watercress has been wiped out by flooding (But it will be back) Dandelion flower and greens (Bitterness) Plantain is up Violet greens (A word on stems) Livestock Rabbit ear mites and ivermectin Baby lambs are due so we keep expecting to see some Duck coop daily hoe 1 dozen chicken eggs for sale - just one Eggs are back at enough volume for T’s second dinner Sheep look skinnier than we would like - increased their pellet Goats looking for a new home Grow Seedlings are in 15 minute homestead: Microswale 1 is fully prepped for mulch application and half way mulched Round 2 of seedlings will happen this weekend/early next week Longevity Spinach is putting off shoots for planting Holler Neighbors/Community Steve helping with the ac foundation Shooting day and holler neighbor dinner Infrastructure Pond fencing AC Foundation Rabbit coop Finances We finally have eggs for sale which means I need to make a sign Time to launch to processing class Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1
S4 E876 · Wed, March 06, 2024
LFTN Meet The Network - Ep 876
Janet Szabo from The Straight Stitch and Kerry Brown from Strong Roots Resources join me today to talk about building your lifestyle business and other things in this member spotlight episode. Featured Event: https://selfreliancefestival.com/workshops Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com TheStraightStitchPodcast.com StrongRootsresources.com Opus Clip Affiliate Link: https://www.opus.pro?via=cecb62 Metricool.com GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E875 · Tue, March 05, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Jack Spirko - Ep 875
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources TheSurvivalPodcast.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com Main content of the sho Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn
S4 E874 · Tue, March 05, 2024
Planting and Cultivating Garlic - Ep 874
Today we talk about how to prepare for, plant and cultivate garlic because a listener sent a note in saying that she had struggled with this. We will also cover our usual Monday segments. And I have something to say about disappointing people and the word no. Featured Event: March 16 Seed Exchange and Potluck, 1pm-3pm, FREE, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/seed-exchange-and-potluck/ Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/webina r Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com LFTN Live on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams 🎙️ Monday, 2pm, How to Plant and Cultivate Garlic 🎙️ Tuesday, 9:30am, First Tuesday Coffee Chat with Jack Spirko, The Survival Podcast , and John Willis, Special Operations Equipment 🎙️ Wednesday, 2:00pm, Interview with Jessica Kraft 🎙️ Thursday, 7:00pm, SRF Live 🎙️ Friday, 9:30am CT: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Ky Sustainable Living Expo Presentation: Power Pantry Method Phases of homestead pantry management: Beginning | Intermediate | Advanced | Pro Curing Pork Bellies into bacon - see videos Basturma update Freezer Update Weekly Shopping Report 2/26 We took our usual trip on Saturday, skipping Home Depot again. We really need our Santa Fe back from the shop to carry large or long loads, like 8' wood, 10' PVC, or a half dozen bags of garden soil in addition to our groceries. The Dollar Tree drink coolers were in much better shape. Will they stay that way? Cue the theme from Jeopardy; they have not been consistent. Other aisles looked good; Sonia found a couple of minor things in there, the typical craft stuff or organizing accessories. Although we did not go in, the online price of a 2x4x8 at Home Depot is still $3.38. Aldi has larger crowds than previously, but still not too bad. There was plenty of Masaca, and more of the chocolate I like than I've been seeing. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.78; whole milk: $2.93; heavy cream: $5.19 (+50c); OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99. The egg price is correct; same as last week, a full dollar higher than the week before. Untainted regular gasoline is still $3.699/gallon. Frugality Tip from Justin I don't normally think of it in saving money, more abo
S4 E873 · Fri, March 01, 2024
Homestead Happenings for March 1 2024 - Ep 873
Today we talk about changing our approach to sheep, mindset in assessing homestead finances, egg influx, the power of community and more. Featured event: Last change for early bird pricing: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: Mastersingers of Cookeville Unity in the Community Concert Sunday at 3pm, https://mastersingersinc.com/product/unity-in-the-community-viii/ Forage Stinging nettle Dandelion No mushrooms this week but morel season is upon us Livestock The priority talk The ram decision Catching the baby ram 5 eggs a day on the ducks and 4 a day on the chickens Time to reset the coop Grow Seedling shelves are in - seedlings are not Peas have not yet germinated Swiss chard is starting to come on IMO week Holler Neighbors/Community Chasing sheep as a neighborhood activity Community connections through MAGS 1 Million Satoshi give Away <span style="font-weigh
S4 E872 · Wed, February 28, 2024
Jumpstart Ken Eash
Today, we help Ken Eash find ways to accelerate his coaching business. This is a flash mob of the best kind and YOU may be the key to it all. Featured Event: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/self-reliance-through-permaculture/ March 2 in Crossville, TN $25 Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com code LFTN About the Accelerator Program: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/01/30/accelerator/ Apply to be accelerated: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2024/01/29/accelerator-application/ The Experts Shawn Mills, Hack My Homestead https://hackmyhomestead.com/ Toolman Tim Cook: https://www.toolmantim.co/ Nicole Sauce: https://www.nicolesauce.com/ Show Resources Find Ken Eash: https://www.empoweringforwardmomentum.com/membership-8916 A brainstorm discussion with Ken as he developes the next phase of his business 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: <span style= "font-weight:
S4 E871 · Wed, February 28, 2024
Tuesday Live with John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Dustin from Wazoo Gear Company
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com WazooGear.Com Main content of the sho Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: <span
S4 E870 · Mon, February 26, 2024
Late Winter Garden Prep - EP 870
Today we talk about what you can do now to get your garden beds ready for spring planting, even though you procrastinated til late winter on setting them up. We will also cover Tales From The Prepper Pantry, The Weekly Shopping Report, A Frugality Tip, Operation Independence. From the Weekly Mail. Livestream Schedule https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams 🎙️ Monday, 2pm, Late Winter Garden Preparation 🎙️ Tuesday, 12:30pm, Tuesday Live with Wazoo Gear Company, and John Willis, Special Operations Equipment 🎙️ Wednesday, 2:00pm, Accelerator for Ken Eash! 🎙️ Thursday, 7:00pm, Three Sisters Live 🎙️ Friday, 9:30am CT: Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Featured Event: Early Bird Is Almost Over for The Self Reliance Festival! SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/Webinar Tales from the Prepper Pantry Fresh sprouts in four or five days Refining what I store since the dietary needs have changed in the household Planning the garden for 2024 Seed Starts Investigating the ability to update the prepper pantry (Not sure if we CAN hang melamine) Basturma Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree was first. Some of the drink coolers are again completely empty. I think they may still just be trying to assemble their defecation in there, because there are plenty of drinks on shelves. The food coolers are well-stocked, and other aisles look to be in good shape too. Don't overlook Dollar Tree for cleaning supplies; that area has always been well-stocked. They have a lot of the Awesome branded products, which we really like. Lysol, Ajax, and other name brands are all represented in this section. A buck and a quarter (plus extortion) beats the tar out of typical grocery store prices on these products. Although we did not go into Home Depot, the online price of a 2x4x8 has gone up, to $3.38, a 13-cent increase.Aldi has had slightly larger crowds the past few weeks. Other than the hiatus with the Masa, they have not had difficulty maintaining stock, and we found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $2.78 (+); whole milk: $2.93; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.99 (+). That egg price is a full dollar higher; if not hand-written, I'd think it was a typo. We didn't buy eggs this
S4 E869 · Fri, February 23, 2024
Homestead Happenings for February 23, 2024 - Ep 869
Today we talk about rabbit poos systems, a sheep hay sled, more on electric fences, building community and more. Featured Event: LFTN Events Calendar: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/events/ Self Reliance Through Permaculture: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/self-reliance-through-permaculture/ Marc 2 in Crossville, $25 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: SelfRelianceFestival.com Listener Feedback I GOT STARTED! I've been a listener for a couple years now and between you and Tim I finally started a business. Still getting things moving but I used Joshua at getahostnow and he was great at getting me off the ground with a website (still building it now). Thank you for being an inspiration for those that want to be free! Jesse Tattooing Rabbits You probably know this already, but I thought I would share my experience tattooing rabbits. If you can get tattoo paste (black is best, in my opinion) that works so much better than other options So here is what did: -clean left ear -use a towel over the head (to prevent bites/scratches)...a lot easier with two people..but otherwise, hold in your arm with rabbit head in your elbow -Clamp -wipe any blood -smear and press tattoo paste into the holes -wipe off excess with a slightly damp cloth, check to make sure color in every hole With characters-we would put the number of the year as last character (so 2024, 4 at the end), and first digit of which doe it came from (so, doe "Aphrodite," all her descendents started with A) And I'd HIGHLY recommend starting pedigree so you can avoid too much incest . The does will become too dumb to take care of babies, or become vicious, or do other dumb things. Hope this helps! Also, did you get my email about recirc pump to help with frozen pipes in your house? Take care, Kelsey Parallel fence and power lines especially can interfere with your circuit. https://hackaday.com/2024/01/27/harvesting-electricity-from-high-voltage-transmission-lines-using-fences/ It might be possible, in an Edge Case situation like that, that the grounding rods and salt could combine to form cupric oxide diodes around the ground rods, which will rectify the voltage into the ground (passing DC voltage in one direction and passing it in the other). Disclaimer: I am not an electrical engineer. I'm a liberal arts grad and math is a distant second language. Sorry about the sheep. That is rough. Something to "look forward t
S4 E868 · Wed, February 21, 2024
Debt To Freedom with Matt Hundley - EP 868
Join me today for a dive into Matt Hundley's journey from deciding to opt out of the city, acquire a spot of land, and transforming it into an asset instead of a liability. We talk about the sacrifices he made to get this done, as well as personal growth he experienced along the way. Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: EmpShield.com, Coupon code LFTN gets you $50 off Connect with Matt, Get Your Trees, Etc! www.HollowtopFarms.com www.TennesseeHomesteadDesign.com www.BackToThelandFestival.com https://www.facebook.com/centervillefarmtennessee Main content of the show GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up <
S4 E867 · Tue, February 20, 2024
Tuesday Live With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Angery American - Ep 867
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources AngeryAmerican.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group:</sp
S4 E866 · Mon, February 19, 2024
Building Community for the Introvert - ep 866
People always ask me how to build community and today I will talk about the advent of our strong network and how that worked for me as an introvert. Featured Event: The Freedom Cell Challenge FREE online event on building real community. https://livefree.academy/op/the-freedom-cells-challenge/?ref=183 Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice: AgoristTaxAdvice.com./Webinar https://event.webinarjam.com/register/8/0y70ruk Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Livestream Schedule Monday Building Community for the Introvert, 2pm Tuesday Freedom Cell Challenge, 11:30am - on Live Free Academy, https://livefree.academy/op/the-freedom-cells-challenge/?ref=183 Live With Angery American & John Willis, 12:30pm Wednesday, 2pm Matthew Hudley Thursday, SRF Livestream, 7pm Friday, Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Tales from the Prepper Pantry 9 pounds of Beef=12 patties, or is it 6? Freezer Storage and Home Goods Crates Flu Stew From Canned Goods Prepper Pantry Plans and Challenges Weekly Shopping Report from Joe First stop was Dollar Tree. They've finally gotten off their butts and restocked all the drink coolers. The food coolers are also in good shape. Although it's always hit or miss in there (e.g. no decongestant-only OTC meds), the health aisle is pretty full, if a little messy. We skipped Home Depot on Saturday and went next to Aldi. The Masa that had been missing for the last two weeks was back in stock. We found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.78 (-); whole milk: $2.93; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.59. Home Depot: The store looked normal-busy to me. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.25. I went to my regular Weigel's earlier in the week, and I think the untainted regular was still $3.639/gallon. Frugality Tip NONE Operation Independence Wood chips and garden prep - Spent $50 on seeds Main topic of the Show: Building Community for the Intervert Why are we talking about this? What are the benefits of a true, strong community? So
S4 E865 · Fri, February 16, 2024
Homestead happenings for February 16, 2024 - Ep 865
Today we talk about tragedy on the Homestead, the return of eggs, two people projects and more with theTactical Redneck. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Expo Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice- FREE webinar! AgoristTaxAdvice.com/Webinar Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com THE LIST Forage Dead nettle Wild garlic is up Stinging nettle Livestock Listeria Problem and what we learned Rabbit Mistake Rooster Reduction Duck Feeder EGGS! Lambing should happen in the next 4 weeks Time to process Cloudy Grow Half the trees trimmed Fertility on the swales Wood Chip Mecca Still have not done seedlings Harvest meals Crockpot lamb ribs Holler Neighbors/Community Tuesday Crepe Day Neighborhood response to sick sheep Infrastructure Fence update <li style="font-weight:
S4 E864 · Thu, February 15, 2024
Collapse & Recovery with Sonny Puzikas and John Willis
Today I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Sonny Puzikas from the Gospel of Violence Podcast to talk about what societal collapse AND RECOVERY looks like. Because most who frame these topics have never been through one, but Sonny has. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources SonnyPuzikas.com Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: <a hr
S4 E863 · Wed, February 14, 2024
Water Treatment and Septic with Jonathan Kitzen - EP 863
Today I am joined by Jonathan Kitzen, https://waterplantir.com/ , to talk about water treatment and septic systems Featured Event: Webinar Tomorrow at 2pm with Sue Zoldak, https://nicolesauce.podia.com/view/courses/marketing-for-success-q-a Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: Sponsor 2: EMP Shield , Coupon Code LFTN Show Resources https://waterplantir.com/ https://www.demizinetechnology.com/projects-2 Main content of the show Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur having started more than 10 companies in nearly 3 decades that have focused on manufacturing, hardware, visual sciences, entertainment and commercial real estate. He has run companies in the USA, Canada, UK, Russian Federation, Dominica, Colombia. His past achievements include developing a digital 3D camera system which won the prestigious Mario Prize at the National Association of Broadcasters convention, founder of MKA Inc the only company making a profit manufacturing in the FSU according to the US state department in the early 1990’s, Founder of BHW of the UK (2002) which was early on sustainability and forestry, and has worked as professional cat herder trying to get engineers to do various tricks for over 30 years. Jonathan is a big promoter of the decentralized movement - that more smaller redundant and local systems create more robust and sustainable response to climate change. He guided Demizine into the alternative housing market: mobile, emergency, rapid living solutions. He recognized that the market is bottle necked on the need for water and septic solutions. A house without running water and septic is a glorified tent – and formed WUB to change the way we think about and deal with water and septic. His creative work includes multiple IMAX films, Co-Producing the academy award winning Lady in Number 6, co-author of an upcoming novel with Phillip K. Dick (Blade Runner) and Ron Schusett (A
S4 E862 · Mon, February 12, 2024
Seed Starting For Beginners - Ep 862
Today, we talk about starting your garden plants from seed. We will take this from a beginners perspective and sprinkle in "Innovations" for those of you who are old hands at it. We will also cover our usual Monday Segments: Tales From the Prepper Pantry, Weekly Shopping Report from Joe, Frugality Tip, Operation Independence. Featured Event: Feb 25 RV Solar Installation Workshop, $50, Westmoorland, TN, https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/rv-solar-install-workshop/ Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Mason Jar Storage Challenges Refining the apothecary All The Meat Fat Tuesday Crepes THE EGG Weekly Shopping Report Frugality Tip from Red Fyer Media (Rebecca) For your DIY Construction projects Get free lumber, hardware, plumbing PEX, Electrical supplies & even tools! Building contractors, especially smaller ones who build 1-5 houses at a time, have to pay clean up crews to haul off the excess lumber & they rent the dumpsters & sometimes have to pay extra by weight & to be emptied. If you see a house is being built, stop by and talk to the contractor about dumpster diving or collecting left overs. They will usually say ok, as long as you promise to go by after the crew is done for the day and they also want you to guarantee you are not going to sue them if you hurt yourself. Every contractor I have talked to is THANKFUL that I am taking stuff away and they don't have to pay to haul off. Here''s a short list of what I have gotten for free that way: 1/2 pex - appx 150 ft because crews don't like to mess with the last 20-30 ft of the roll stuck in the plastic. 3 strand wire (at least 150' from 4 different houses. They are short runs, maybe 2' - 7', but most DIY homestead projects use a lot of short runs and a few long ones. Super heavy duty wire like for 220 - enough for any DIY project. Lumber! 2x4s, 2x6, 2x8, trim pieces for both indoor and outdoor - most NEW lumber that was extra at the end of a house build. Right now I have 20 20' 1x4 cedar boards that were left overs for ONE house. Other items: Insulation, pipe insulation. Door hardware, cabinet hardware, plumbing hardware, electrical boxes (like on power poles) All NEW! Operation Independence Thoughts on building yourself and your health into your schedule Main topic of the Show: Starting Seeds for Beginners <p
S4 E861 · Sun, February 11, 2024
Homestead Happenings for February 9, 2024 - Ep 861
Today, we talk about electrical fencing woes, escaping sheep, egg issues and more with the Tactical Redneck. Featured Event: Wild Foraging Class April 8, 2024 with Kerry Brown. https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/wild/ Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com Fence Charger Woes - Is it the battery? Forage Early spring flowers are starting to grow (Tulips and daffodils) Pasture is coming back Watercress is still recovering from the deep freeze Trees have buds Livestock Process Rabbits Still need to process roosters Duck Drama Egg issues - we think they are hiding eggs Sheep Escape Signs on pregnancy in the sheep Grow Winter pollarding is done There is so much to do before spring Homegrown Meals Ground Pork and Grandpa Darby’s Breakfast Sausage Hiding chicken in green curry Holler Neighbors/Community Getting the door installed neighbor style Helped a local friend with roof related projects Infrastructure Solar upgrade Glamper Planning Workshop Redo Planning New Front Door Finances Need the eggs to start happening 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 </li
S4 E860 · Wed, February 07, 2024
Health Freedom with Julie Wentz - Ep 860
Join me for a lively discussion with Julie Wentz about preserving your freedom to choose your health care. Featured Event: Sequatchie School Trapping Class Feb 24 - Join me there. $125. Email: Sequatchieschool@gmail.com Sponsors: DiscountMylarBags.com AgoristTaxAdvice.com Show Resources Bio: Julie Wentz is the Founder/Trustee of Freedom Healthcare. Julie has an extensive background in marketing and management in big box retail management, senior living communities and technology start-ups, along with decades of event management. She received her bachelor’s at Oregon State University and spent six months in Vienna Austria at the University of Vienna obtaining her International Business degree. She was a respite Foster Parent for the west valley in Arizona and has recently moved to Tennessee to further expand Freedom Healthcare. The goal is to create the NEW healthcare system for the future of America’s real foundational health. It is time to create the New Standard of Health for humanity. www.freedom-healthcare.us https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076849533990 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frhealthcare/ Gab - https://gab.com/FreedomHealthcareAZ Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/FreedomHealthcare Twitter - https://twitter.com/FreedomHealthAZ Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freedom-healthcare-us/ Telegram: https://telegram.org/FreedomHealthcare Clout Hub https://clouthub.com/c/przbwbnd @FreedomHealthcare Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn </li
S4 E859 · Tue, February 06, 2024
First Tuesday Coffee Chat with Jack and John - Ep 859
Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee TheSurvivalPodcast.com NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ <span style= "font-weight: 400;
S4 E857 · Mon, February 05, 2024
How Do You Find Motivation? - Ep 857
Join me at 2pm Central for a live recording of the Monday podcast. Today's topic is how to stay motivated when you just aren't feeling it. We will also cover our usual segments: Weekly livestream schedule, Tales From the Prepper Pantry, Weekly Shopping Report, Frugality Tip (if there is one), Operation Independence. Featured Event: Paul Wheaton's Permaculture Jamboure, July 1-12, $1850 : https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech?f=495 Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: EmpShield.com , Coupon Code LFTN Livestream Schedule: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Tuesday 9:30am CT: Live with John Willis and Jack Spirko Wednesday 2pm CT: Interview with Julie Wentz (Healthcare Freedom) Thursday 7pm CT: SRF Livestream Friday 9:30am CT: Homestead Happenings w Tales from the Prepper Pantry February Rsupply Bill $263 - more in operation independence Mystery paper package from the freezer 15 minute Monday: Taco Salad again Audit dry/herbal goods as I move back in Daily Bone Broth Update Weekly Shopping Report Dollar Tree. The drink coolers are still being neglected, with none of them any more than 3/4 full, and about half of them empty or nearly so. I noticed the mix of canned and bottled drinks on the shelf are becoming more unusual. There's still some Monster, but it is all coffee-flavors, and a smattering of Rip-it and Rockstar, but it's mostly stuff I don't recall that I've never seen before. Other aisles look typical. The Health aisle still has a decent mix, and there are plenty of soaps and shampoos. Home Depot was next. a 2x4x8 remains at $3.25. They have some more 4-packs of Lithium AA cells now. If you're in need of some very light-duty tools (e.g. cordless screwdrivers, rotary brushes, a few different lights), they have more of the new Ryobi USB-charged tools in stock. Aldi was last. We did see a few holes, but found what we wanted except for Masa, a corn flour mix. We asked again, and they get it in, but Mexicans are buying it by the case. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.86 (+); whole milk: $2.93; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25 (low-sodium was back in stock); potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; 80% lean ground beef: $3.59 (-). A gallon of untainted regular has stayed at $3.639. Frugality Tip Member Webinar: Marketing for Success
S4 E857 · Fri, February 02, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Feb 2, 2024 - Ep 857
Today I am joined by Tactical to talk about priority schizophrenia on the homestead, electrical fences, preparing for spring planting and more. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Expo: KentuckySustainableLiving.com Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Forage Dandelion is already up Firewood update Grass Update (Was looking for wild onions) Livestock We Need Good Hay - And it is out fault Eggs are slow - may adjust feed because they really should all be laying Coop management is not working Rooster slaughter is upon us Time to process bunnies and breed the does Retraining sheep, failing fence chargers, etc Grow Final day of the pantry challenge: Swiss chard Time to plant peas Pollarding and trimming February on the Homestead: Bed preparations, Pruning, Seedlings, Operations Eyesore Homestead Meals Reverse searing Lambchops Holler Neighbors/Community The Car Schedule Infrastructure Fence Charger Story Spare parts are great - KH was bailed out by the collection (So how do you balance that with clutter problems?) Finances In the midsts of a deep dive with Agorist Tax Advice and may need to make some tough decisions Scheduling Chicken P Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookb
S4 E856 · Wed, January 31, 2024
Amazon Influencers Program with The Lots Project - Ep 856
Join me today at 2pm Central for a discussion with Brian from The Lots Project. We will discuss the Amazon Influencer's Program and its potential role in your content creation project. Featured Event: Fight Like a Girl with Sonny Puzika: https://selfreliancefestival.com/prod... Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: FreeSteading.com Show Resources The Lots Project Brian's Amazon Storefront https://amazon.com/shop/thelotsproject Playlist of Brian's Amazon Influencer Program Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhVhFByPLDZnqD7XQ82fTu2yAo6xQoK_e 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 <a href= "http://tacticalredneckequipme
S4 E855 · Tue, January 30, 2024
Tuesday Live With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Agorist Tax Advice - Ep 855
Tuesday Live With John Willis, Nicole Sauce and Agorist Tax Advice. Join me for a group discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and members of our community and beyond about building the life you choose, current events, building a durable life, community development, business, getting started, health and more. Each Tuesday, we welcome a different guest to tell their story, as well as take your questions live. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsors: The Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com https://selfreliancefestival.com/ Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ Homestead Apprentice: HomesteadApprentice.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com HollerRoast.com AgoristTaxAdvice.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/
S4 E854 · Mon, January 29, 2024
Should I Do It? - Ep 854
Today, We talk about how I make decisions on what to do, and what to leave - and why this is an important place to make purposeful decisions. It only takes 60 seconds to unload the dishwasher so why not just go for it if the dishes are in there. Even if you are running late those 60 seconds are not the reason. Featured Event: Earlybird Tickets are Up for the Self Reliance Festival, April 6-7 Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: Emp Shield , Coupon Code LFTN Livestream Schedule Monday, 2PM: Should I Do It? Tuesday 12:30 PM: Tuesday Live With John Willis and Matthew Sercely, AgoristTaxAdvice.com Wednesday, 2PM: Interview with Brian from The Lots Project on Amazon Influencer Program Friday, 9:30 AM: Homestead Happenings with The Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Last 3 Days of the Pantry Challenge and Tonight’s Dinner is the Problem - We are almost out of fresh greens (Thank goodness for the AP) and it is choir night so Taco Salad There was some flooding in the Prepper Pantry but nothing was hurt - best to keep things off the floor in there FWIW Mason Jar Storage Challenges Use up vs fill up - not using as many jars of canned things as usual - I think we have just really moved more into a meat based diet Canned Meats This Week Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Sorry for the hiatus. We were stuck behind 8" of snow last week and did not get out, but we returned to our usual routine this Saturday, plus a second trip today. Dollar Tree was first on Saturday. The drink coolers were in very bad shape, with maybe one of them fairly full, but the others empty or nearly so. There were plenty of drinks on the shelves though, so I'll chalk it up to laziness. I stopped in here again on Sunday, and perhaps one of the empty ones had been refilled, but not the others; slackers. Home Depot was second on both days. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.25. We forgot it on Saturday, so I returned for a snow shovel today, but they just don't stock them. I did grab one of the few remaining bags of ice melt. I will order a snow shovel; rare or not, when needed, it's needed. Aldi was third on both days. They had no Masa in stock, which Sonia uses a lot (including for the birds, who love it). I asked someone today, and she said it's a core item and should be on the next truck. We found everything else we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.66; whole milk: $2.93; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25*; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $2.29; 80% lea
S4 E853 · Fri, January 26, 2024
Homestead Happenings for Jan 26, 2024 - EP 853
Join us at 9:30m Central for a live discussion of managing the homestead alone, mud season, life without the grocery store, seed starting and more. Featured Event: Sequatchie School Trapping Class, $125 Date: February 24, 2024 Location: Spencer, TN Sign up: sequatchieschool@gmail.com Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Careful what you pray for - Snow turns to rain turns to mud city Update on the truck key situation Freezer Probe Problems - Guest form is off until April 1, 2024 Forage AP update: Plants lived and it did not freeze with a stock tank heater so we have watercress and swiss chard Brussels sprouts is still alive Rosemary is still alive Good time to trim the fodder trees Livestock Rabbit poop problem Coop Cleanout Problem Miles keeps getting out - wherever there is no electric fence - floppy fence problem Need hay Know your animals No eggs - cold Grow Time to start brassicas, peppers, lettuce Round 1 of pea seeding Indoor peppers are still alive Longevity spinach Homestead Meals Hamburger pizza Eating while NIcole is Away - an update Holler Neighbors/Community Mini Split Installation 3 Seats left for the LFTN Spring Workshop Infrastructure Operation eyesore next 2 weeks Overall freeze resilience feedback Finances No trips to the store yet Firewood vs electricity for heat Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a
S4 E852 · Wed, January 24, 2024
Build Your Business with Bear Independent and John Willis - EP 852
Today I talk about building your brand, remaining positive, the Ruckus and more with Bear Independent and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Bear Independent Ruckus Self Reliance Festival Homestead Apprentice Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-lev
S4 E851 · Mon, January 22, 2024
Take That Risk, Make It Work - Ep 851
Everything that has gone well for me in building a business has started with the first step: deciding to take the risk. Today we will talk about that as well as our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: BEE KEEPING BASICS SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 10 AM - 12:30 PM THE WAR ROOM 3519 BLUE SPRINGS ROAD STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN 37871 It’s open to the public here’s the Facebook link for the event. https://www.facebook.com/share/zxnVqt7kxw8k2WTC/?mibextid=9l3rBW Sponsor 1: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: Homestead Apprentice, https://homesteadapprentice.com/ 1 Million Satoshi Highlight Episode 3D Printing WIth Brad and Leslie Ferrier https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/12/04/3d-printing-with-brad-and-leslie-ferrier/ Submit Your Favorite Here! https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/08/14/one-million-downloads-celebration/ Livestream Schedule Monday, 2pm, Take That Risk, Make It Work, Prerecorded But Live - A Test Tuesday, 12:30pm, Live with Nick Ferguson and John Willis Friday, 9:30am, Homestead Happenings with The Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Pantry Challenge is Almost Through and I have Lost Four Pounds Just By Not Eating Out Restocking: TP, Sauces and Spices, Medical Supplies, Onions, Cheese Adopting the Sunday Freezer Meal Planning Method Use It Up Curry Weekly Shopping Report Join our Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Frugality Tip Odds and Ends for Bone Broth Operation Independence Out This Week Working on #My3Things Marketing Plans and Book Edits (LFTN Spring Workshop Attendees will get a pre-release copy of the book!!) Main topic of the Show: Take That Risk, Make It Work I want to but what if I get too many orders and cannot fulfill them? The economy is looking really sketchy, what if people can’t afford my product? I may look stupid if I try that and it doesn't work. What if no one cares? What if I cant do it? What if I cant make enough money to pay for amy family? What if I move and real es
S4 E850 · Fri, January 19, 2024
Homestead Happenings for January 19, 2024 - EP 850
Tickets go on sale tomorrow and here is who got added to the speaker lineup Sponsor 1: Discount Mylar Bags Sponsor 2: Permies.com Maine is colder but this sucks more because it is rare here. Forage You CAN dig down… Livestock Missing Dog In the Snow Watering the chickens Sheep are grazing through the snow today Ducks in the pond Grow Longevity spinach and sweet potato slips Holler Neighbors/Community Game night tonight Using KH’s Internet Infrastructure Frozen cabin pipes (Het guns are awesome) The Mud Room Panic mode - rabbit waterer - still had water AP update: we dropped to -4 and here is what happened What it was like heating with wood in the holler Firewood for a week for this is great - and what that means you should always have it Finances Eating electricity because I took apart the rocket mass heater - needs to be redone Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757
S4 E849 · Wed, January 17, 2024
Meet the LFTN Fleet - Ep 849
Join us for a roundtable discussion with Kerry Brown, Ryan Steva, Jake Reed and Lettie Lou. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2024/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: Emp Shield, Code LFTN Show Resources: Lettie Lou, Backwoods Consulting Jake Reed: Arsenal of Freedom Ryan Steva: The Homestead Consultant Kerry Brown: Strong Roots Resources 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 <
S4 E848 · Mon, January 15, 2024
Eliminate Garbage in Your Life, House, Heart
Today, we talk about addressing the things that keep you from doing what you love, from being who you are, and from building the life you choose. We also discuss an important tax code change and will do all our usual Monday segments. Featured event, LFTN Spring workshop - sessions from folks who will come are awesome. Managing tragedy, rain water collection, starting fires, soap, bread, and so much more - the decision will be tough! Ticket go on sale here on Jan 20 at 9am: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2024/ Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice - play his segment Sponsor 2: Holler Roast Coffee Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with John Willis and Tag from Life Done Free, 12:30pm Wednesday Live: TBD at 2pm Friday Live: Homestead Happenings with The Tactical Redneck, 9:30AM (Subject to our having power) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Pantry challenge: Milk and cream gift from Dawn Gorham - loving the cream! Cheese: Making cheese for the rest of the month and into January Resupply System - is it cheating if i reorder what i usually do without actually using it - my fear is if I do not adhere to my system, I will screw up February. Deep Dive into the Black Upright Freezer Pantry Meals Last Week: Roemertopf Holler Stew Venison Loin, Twice Creamy Rabbit Tough old rooster Taco salad - thank goodness for cabbage Homegrown Cooking Livestream - roemertopf and silverskin Weekly Shopping Report - cant find it and I DO know that it was mayhem this weekend as folks prepared for coldmageddon. Frugality Tip from Margot I went to the store and all that they had was this giant bag of carrots. So I made roasted root vegetables, with carrots, butternut squash soup with some carrots, I shredded some for the salad and I cut some up to dip (and if there is some left they will be chopped for soup). And all the tops and bottoms and peels were saved with the onion tops and skins to go into a pot next week with that ham bone to become bone broth and pea soup. So that large bag of carrots, that the girl next to me at the store turned her nose up at, is getting used to the fullest in this house . And I am saving money buy using them in multip
S4 E847 · Fri, January 12, 2024
Homestead Happenings for January 12, 2024 - Ep 847
Today we talk about winter, Tactical’s thumb, sheep infrastructure, managing woon on the homestead and more. DiscountMylarBags.com LiveFree.Academy - Free Webinar on Saturday - $57 Update on Tactical’s Thumb Morning meeting - Morning routine got disrupted, now what Forage Dandelion greens Watercress Livestock Adjusted where sheep are being moved because of weather New Sheep water New routine for ducks delayed til after the freeze Roosters need to go - causing problems Bobcat Gun and other measures we are taking Homestead meals Rabbit in the roemertopf (Based on how it was processed), the creamcheese hack Best salad ever from outside Grow No kill list - freeze preparations Radish and arugula harvest Covering the AP before the freeze (Swiss chard) Holler Neighbors/Community Thanks to the eversoled for leaf mulch Infrastructure Rushing to do all the freeze stuff like the pump house Basecamp drain project - still need soil <li st
S4 E846 · Wed, January 10, 2024
Finding the Right Homestead Property with Anthony Parker
Join us at 2pm CT for a discussion with Anthony Parker about how to find the best property for your homesteading goals. Show up and ask us anything! Featured Event: Free Monday Buy Land Webinar - sign up on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tennessee_realtors Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com (COUPON CODE LFTN) Did you know we have a Telegram Channel? https://t.me/lftnupdates Resources https://anthonyparker.exprealty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tennessee_realtors https://www.facebook.com/theparkersrealty https://www.youtube.com/@wildheartfarm Main content of the show Anthony Parker, realtor, homesteader and land owner moved to Tennessee with his family in 2017 for a better life for his family with the dream of living off the land. After going through our own land and home buying experience and realizing that most real-estate agents don't know or understand land purchasing he decided he wanted to help others in the same process of buying land and beginning the journey to becoming more self-sufficient. Anthony and his wife are passionate about the rural communities of Tennessee and preserving farm land. We want to help others achieve their dreams of establishing their farming/homesteading goals and then finding the right piece of land to begin this journey on. GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have <span style="font-weight: 40
S4 E845 · Mon, January 08, 2024
If Things Turn South in 2024 - Ep 845
Today, we talk about the economic environment and its potential impact. As well as ideas for positioning yourself to be resilient if things get tough. LFTN Spring Workshop, April 25-27, $500, Information Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice, AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Sponsor 2: Holler Roast Coffee, HollerRoast.com Livestream Schedule: @LFTN on Youtube Tuesday, 12:30PM, Tuesday Live with John Willis and Bear Independent Wednesday, 2pm: Interview Show With Anthony Parker, Real Estate Friday, 9:30AM: Homestead Happenings with The Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Menu from the pantry challenge Roasted chicken over onions and potatoes Two Roemertopf Roast Beefs over carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms Fresh saute: Zucchini, peppers, onions, garlic 1 crockpot roast beef with morels Lamb bone stew left over from LFTN 23 Taco Salad with the rest of the lettuce (There is 1 salad left here and no more cheddar) Chicken Alfredo with milk not cream over heart of palm noodles and sauted veggies Holes I have noticed so far: Cheese, heavy cream, fresh veg What I would do to fill those holes Weekly Shopping Report for Jan 2 Dollar Tree was first. The food coolers are still mostly full, but the drink coolers are now around half full, mostly with "standard" fare from Coca-Cola or Pepsi, which I won't touch. The sad cooler with the compressor that can't get going has been left empty. Other stock in the store is in good shape; whatever minor thing we've come in here to get, week after week, has typically been here. Ours is out of nasal decongestant though, although they have some allergy products and multi-symptom cold medicines; many of the latter contain acetaminophen, a liver toxin, so are never on our list. Home Depot was next. There is still no tag on the rack of 2x4x8 studs, but a check online shows it is still $3.25. The cordless tool area in the front that is rather prominently featured just before Christmas has been almost entirely cleared out, and there is a lot of empty space there now; I'll keep
S4 E844 · Fri, January 05, 2024
Homestead Happening For January 5, 2024 - EP 844
Today, we talk about midwinter on the homestead, a new segment on homestead planning 101, lots of drama in the Holler, the new financial tracking system with Tactical Redneck and Nicole Sauce. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival April 6-7 in Camden, Tennessee Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Mild Winter Homestead Planning 101 - The 15 Minute Homestead Tagline: Small Steps and Doing Less Give You More On Your Homestead Why: Dealing With the VA On Your Worst Day Morning Dinner = Success Rabbit Watering System, Why We Did It - What We did Forage Roots Stinging Nettle Livestock Taking Care of Livestock in Winter Eggs Are Coming Back From Chickens Sheep Jailbreak incited by deer Predator in the Woods Homegrown Cooking Beef Roasts in The Crockpot Woodstove Cooking Season Beef Bone Broth Grow Indoor Pepper Cuttings Still Have Not Planted Garlic - priorities Holler Neighbors/Community Mulched Leaves Almost a Fire (Fires Safe
S4 E843 · Wed, January 03, 2024
Situational Awareness in Travel with Kenny G
Today, I am talking with Kenny G from R3 Contingencies about being prepared for travel, both by car and by plane, as well as developing situational awareness while planning your trips. Featured Event: Save the Date for the LFTN Workshop Ticket Sales, January 20, 2024 at 9am Central. Theme, “Back to the Basics.” Workshop is April 25-27. Sponsor 1: The WealthSteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: Last change for the $35 Homesteading and Permaculture Bundle with a 17 episode podcast analysis of Toby Hemenway’s Gaia’s Garden and a whole HOST of other things! https://permies.com/w/bundle?f=495 Show Resources R3 Contingencies Website Main content of the show Kenny G started R3 contingencies in 2020, Since then he has helped expand their services. So they can help if you lost everything from your cell phone charger to a full suit, to giving you a plan after a break-in. Why should I prep for travel? I have a good travel agent isn't that enough? What should I be concerned with road trips I have AAA is'nt the best thing to have? What is the most common problem you see and what is the easiest way to prevent it? How about flying? What if I want to travel internationally? What if it's for business vs pleasure? Does it change my travel plans? Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee <a h
S4 E842 · Tue, January 02, 2024
Coffee with John, Jack and Nicole - EP 842
Join us for the first Tuesday Coffee with Jack Spirko, John Willis and Nicole Sauce. We talk about what we see coming economically in 2024, ways to get motivated, building your success and more. Featured Event: Jan 13 Farmstead Friends Holiday Event , Lenoir City, TN Sponsor 1: Paul Weaton and Permies.com - Homestead and Permaculture Bundle on sale for $35 through Wednesday Night. https://permies.com/w/bundle?f=495 Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.
S4 E841 · Sun, December 31, 2023
Jumpstart Your Passion with Willow (Activation Series) - Ep 841
It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from a group of folks oriented on helping community member Willow identify how to use her passion to also earn money. This is the first in a series of Activation projects that we will pursue in 2024. This audio will also be highlighted as part of Toolman Tim’s end of year 24 hour radio program that runs from Noon on New Year’s Eve through Noon New Year’s Day. Happy New Year everyone!! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E840 · Sat, December 30, 2023
Follow Your Passion - replay Episode 61 - EP 840
It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from me right after my grandma died recapping the year and choosing to follow my dreams. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E839 · Fri, December 29, 2023
Power of Positive in Business with John Willis - 839
It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from John and Nicole about the power of bringing positivity into your life and business. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E838 · Thu, December 28, 2023
Mindset for Change with Toolman Tim Cook - Ep 838
It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from Toolman Tim Cook about using mindset to change your life. ToolmanTim.co Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E837 · Wed, December 27, 2023
Show Up For Yourself with Caritalee - EP 837
It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from Caritalee about showing up for yourself every day to take control of your health. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E835 · Mon, December 25, 2023
Musical Night Before Christmas - Ep 835
Our final version of The Night Before Christmas for 2023 will be this version recorded by the Cookeville Mastersingers in 2017 at Wattenbarger Auditorium. Merry Christmas!
S4 E833 · Mon, December 25, 2023
Cajun Night Before Christmas - Ep 833
Tonight we have a reading of the Cajun version of The Night Before Christmas by The Ellender Family - listeners of LFTN. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.
S4 E833 · Sun, December 24, 2023
Australian Night Before Christmas - Ep 833
Tonight we have a reading of the Australian version of The Night Before Christmas by Aussieroo of the TSP Zello Group. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.
S4 E832 · Sat, December 23, 2023
Scottish Night Before Christmas - Ep 832
Tonight we have a reading of the Scottish version of The Night Before Christmas by Jaggy Little Thistle of the TSP Zello Group. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.
S4 E831 · Fri, December 22, 2023
Pagan Night Before Christmas - Ep 831
Tonight we have a reading of the Pagan version of The Night Before Christmas by Mia of the LFTN Mewe Group - join the group here: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.
S4 E830 · Thu, December 21, 2023
Redneck Night Before Christmas- Ep 830
Join us for the second in this year's series of versions of The Night Before Christmas for the Redneck version, read by The Tactical Redneck. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas
S4 E829 · Wed, December 20, 2023
Intellectual Night Before Christmas 2023
Today, we have the first in our Night Before Christmas series for 2023, beginning with Leos: The Intellectual Night Beofre Christmas. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas
S4 E828 · Mon, December 18, 2023
Big Reveal: Word of the Year - Ep 828
Today is the annual BIG REVEAL of my word of the year. Time to redouble efforts in a new direction for LFTN, for Nicole Sauce and for the community! We will also cover our usual Monday segments. Sponsor 1: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Last new Podcast of the year, Night Before Christmas, Motivation week Livestream Schedule Tuesday - not sure if we will have a livestream Tales from the Prepper Pantry New Freezer - Luckily no losses, Also YoLink Bone Broth Rotation and what we do with the bones Putting the home back together and the pantry reset Weekly Shopping Report: None today Frugality Tip from Margo It's holiday baking time!!!!! But not everyone has time, or the funds to make all the cookies. Host a cookie exchange, maybe do it with a potluck. Dinner and a variety of cookies for the price of one batch and one dish. Everyone brings a batch of cookies, and goes home with a variety. Super fun and saves you time and money. Happy baking y'all. ~Margo Operation Independence: Coffee Season, an Update Main topic of the Show: Word of the Year Today is the last new show of the year and as I wander off into a time of reflection, rejuvenation, and investment in my family relationships, it is also time to revel my word of the year. What the word of the year is and why they are helpful How it integrates with my3things Past ones Grow Balance Focus Breakthrough Quick summary of what I learned.
S4 E827 · Fri, December 15, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Dec 15, 2023 - Ep 827
Today we talk about projects on the homestead, sheep, coyotes, squirrels, homegrown meals and more. Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast (InvestableWealth.com) Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice (AgoristTaxAdvice.vcom/LFTN) Winter is here — brr Branding talk Long term picture is coming together, repairing things all the way Forage Field Hay Jerusalem Artichoke\ Ferns - looking into what kind (Sheep are eating it) Watercress got beaten back Livestock Duck Jail has finally happened Sheep need minerals - staying in again Sheep eating more than expected which is great for clearing Hawk Stories Rabbits - Poop is adding Up LGDS, Guns, and Coyotes Time to process more roosters Grow Planning to get the indoor lettuce grow operation going in January Still need to plant garlic Harvest Meals Taco Salad Easy Pork Loin Workshop Leftover Lamb Stew With Radishes Holler Neighbors/Community Secret Santa Holler Neighbors and DAS PROJECT Squirrel Issue at the Duplex and tapping the network Dan starting a welding/repair business with a friend Infrastructure Floor Update One more stretch of hard fencing Finances Cow update likely for the next show Spending $$ on woodworking tools to work on building things from her (Furniture, etc) 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: <a href= "https
S4 E826 · Tue, December 12, 2023
2024 Changes for LFTN - Ep 826
Today, as promised, we will talk about what is changing as we move into next year, the why, as well as our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop - April 25-27, 2024 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com Coupon Code LFTN Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live, 12:30PM Central, Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Porterhouse! Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Central Sunday: Monetizing Sunshine - Join us for an INTERVENTION with Willow to help her monetize what she does best - spreading Sunshine. I will be joined by a mastermind panel: Toolman tim Cook, Brian Aleksivich, Kerry Brown and TORNADO UPDATE Tales from the Prepper Pantry We fit 2.5 cows in the freezer by playing freezer tetris - yolink Pulled a PILE OF MEAT OUT for this week to stay on plan despite the ongoing construction chaos Crockpot roast: onion, garlic, cumin, 1 jar tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Add carrots 4 hours before finish or if you fumble that ball, precook them and add them in Weekly Shopping Report 12/11/2023 We took our usual trip on Saturday. It was a rather gloomy day, but not truly yucky, and we stayed dry. Traffic was light.Dollar Tree was first. The coolers (food and drink) are all in decent shape, as though perhaps an effort is being made. The store has become a LOT busier over the past few weeks, and three cashiers were open. Amidst the junk, there are some good finds here. Feel free to listen to Jinne on her "Homestead Corner" YouTube channel; she often does budget Dollar Tree prepper hauls.Home Depot was second. FYI, they will shake your own paint cans for you, and I don't think there's a charge. The tag was missing in the store, but looking online it looks like a 2x4x8 has gone up 7 cents to $3.25.Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted, but the chocolate is dwindling again. We got the last small piece of Atlantic Salmon, but the cashier said they were expecting a truck. There were some price adjustments. Staple prices were: milk: $3.02, eggs: $1.66, heavy cream: $4.69, OJ: $3.29, butter: $2.99 (-), bacon: $4.25, potatoes: $3.99 (+), sugar: $3.09, four: $1.99, 80% ground beef: $4.19.A gallon of untainted regular gasoline is $3.699.I made a quick second trip to Walgreen's on Sunday to restock vitamin C; somehow our last bottle was nearly empty. FYI, they typically have BOGO deals on vitamins and supplements, or buy one at full price, and the second is half price. The C was BOGO, so we now have a couple years' worth, for around $21. There were holes here and there for certain brands or sizes of various vitamins and supplements, but overall the selection looked complete. Frugality Tip: none this week Operation Independence Poverty Mindset, Project Fatigue,
S4 E825 · Fri, December 08, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Dec 8, 2023 - EP 825
Today we talk about meat, meat finances, balancing all the things and the phrase “when we catch up on large projects on the homestead Sponsor 1: StrongRootsResources.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Forage Same as last week: tubers, roots, and winter hardy things A word on SOCIAL Livestock Everyone has stayed in so far, sheep wise with the high volume of field hay Working them through 3-4 times Rabbits are doing well THE HAWK Grow Confession about garlic Harvest Meals Lamb stew in the crock pot Chinese and Mexican food harvested from a local restaurant Holler Neighbors/Community Trying to keep up while doing this project has gotten particularly hard Christmas Concert this weekend Infrastructure Need a new fence charger and not sure which to get Finances Whole cow was $1900 (which is $158 a month) 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 <u
S4 E824 · Tue, December 05, 2023
Tuesday Coffee with Jack and John - Ep 824
Today we talk about reducing drama in your life, Gen X language and childhoods, The Clown Circus, and energy generation with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Freedom Cell Event in Medina Ohio: https://www.yorkmeadowfarm.com/medina-freedom-cell-network-december-2023 Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce <li s
S4 E823 · Mon, December 04, 2023
Ignore Youre Home At Your Own Peril - EP 823
Today, we dive more deeply into why having a home that works for you is so important to overall success. Featured Event: Dec 9, Mastersingers Christmas Concert, Cookeville TN: https://mastersingersinc.com/product/christmas/ Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30 Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis Friday, 9:30 Live Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry 10 pound meatloaf Awesome venison shin stew LOL Waiting on plan despite the chaos went well but took work (The stir fry bail out) Getting set for more cold AND to move back into my home this week There will be a post Christmas Pantry Audit 2 incoming cows this week and the ice cream freezer Weekly Shopping Report: None posted Frugality Tip: None Sent Operation Independence 90% of my focus is on Holler Roast Right Now A work on podcast schedule: Dec 19 is the last show for 2023 aside from the Night Before Christmas series Main topic of the Show: Usually when I talk about this topic, I am explaining how to transform your home from something that costs you money into something that brings YOU money - or at least pays for itself. A cornerstone of homesteading is finding ways to create value from your home no matter if you have 20 acres and a flock of sheep or if you live on a small urban lot or apartment, there are ways to glean value from your home. But today, we have a different perspective. Remember how I said it is the many small choices you make each day that matter much more than the ones that seem huge? >Roaster story vs. spending an extra hour each day communicating about what Holler Roast has to offer for the holidays >Building a root cellar vs making your meal plan each day or week BEFORE you are hungry Which brings me to today’s true purpose: Your home provides a solid foundation for your success when done right, and it can hinder your progress if done poorly. #funfacts Look at power couples: often one addresses the domestic foundation either through personal attention or outsourcing so that the other is freed to focus on financial success - but both are successful at what they do. Each day, we need some things to happen and this list can be different for everyone, but there are themes: <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-lev
S4 E822 · Fri, December 01, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Dec 1, 2023
Today we talk about asking for help on the homestead, escaping sheep, much needed rain and more. Featured event: Dec 3 gathering at Kerry Brown’s, 12pm-5pm near Knoxville, Please RSVP to Kerry: strongrootsresources@gmail.com Sponsor 1: Discountmylarbags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Forage Returned to underground things Wild game Livestock LGD Story Fence charger issue and discussions of pasture improvement Eggless birds and nutrition Harvest Meals Final round of deer shin stew Bought commercial food to eat on plan through the next three days Heating with wood Holler Neighbors/Community ADHD Meltdown and Tracy (doubling) Finances 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-
S4 E821 · Wed, November 29, 2023
Propane Possibilities with AJ Harrison
Today we have an interview with AJ Harrison from Preparing4Prosperity all about propane and its many applications, safety, and more. Featured Event: Dec 6-10, Live Free Academy Online Health Summit (1st 2 days are FREE): https://livefree.academy/op/exit-and-build-health-summit/?ref=183 Sponsor 1: Paul Wheaton and Permies.com – Stocking Stuffer for the Gardeners in Your Life: https://gardener-gift.com?f=442 (2 for $50, 12 for $140, 100 for $805) Sponsor 2: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast, https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr AJ’s Website: Preparing4Prosperity.com AJ’s BIO AJ's life journey began with learning bullet casting and knife making in his youth. At 17, he explored Africa on a six-month safari, a transformative experience. He later became a volunteer firefighter, dedicating two decades to community service while diversifying his career in construction and plumbing. Capitalizing on a business opportunity, AJ acquired a catering company during Covid, focusing on sustainable practices and using homegrown ingredients. He also embraced homesteading, turning a small land into a self-sufficient property. AJ shares his wide-ranging insights and experiences through his podcast, inspiring others in pursuits like homesteading, family life, and entrepreneurial ventures. GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lf
S4 E820 · Mon, November 27, 2023
Homegrown Gift Ideas - Ep 820
Join me for our annual brainstorm for homegrown gift ideas for the holiday - because allowing gift giving season to bring you down is no good. Better is to choose some things you can hand-make and give to a community of others who appreciate the care over the commercialism. Featured Event: Dec 6-10, Live Free Academy Online Health Summit (1st 2 days are FREE) Sponsor 1: Paul Wheaton and Permise.com - Stocking Stuffer for the Gardeners in Your Life: https://gardener-gift.com?f=442 (2 for $50, 12 for $140, 100 for $805) Sponsor 2: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Livestream Schedule Monday, 2pm: Homegrown Gift Ideas Tuesday, 12:30pm: Tuesday Live with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis Wednesday, 1pm: Interview with AJ Harrison, Using Propane to Be Off Grid Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Meal planning strategy, no kitchen: Premade stews from freezer, a chicken, pulled pork Incoming cows - not sure when! Outfitting the camper: Crockpot cutting board, and sioux vide Keeping resupply to a minimum through the renovation Weekly Shopping Report Black Friday deals going on. Dollar Tree was first. Although we found parking easily enough, they were busy enough to have three lines open, which is rare, and I saw at least one person stocking shelves. One of the food coolers in the back appears to have croaked, as it was empty ("66" on its display), but all the others were 3/4 full. The drink coolers were in good shape too, except for one making a bad rattling noise intermittently as it tried to start. Home Depot was next. Ryobi has a new line of USB-charged tools, and we picked up a rotating brush on the spur of the moment. The new batteries are NOT compatible with their old low-voltage ones. They have USB-C ports on them. Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted. The only muzzle in sight the whole trip was the woman taking care of her mom with cancer, and she'd be wearing it without the scamdemic. Staple prices were: milk: $3.02, eggs: $1.24 (+), heavy cream: $4.69, OJ: $3.29, butter: $3.49 (+), potatoes: $3.49, bacon: $4.49, sugar: $3.09, flour: $1.99, 80% lean ground beef: $4.49. A gallon of untainted gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugality Tip from Margo You can get yourself, or a friend, prepared for an upcoming surgery, life event, or just a day when you don't want to think about what's for dinner, by making up crockpot meals. Chop veggies, add seasonings and bag and freeze. Take the meat out the day before and
S4 E819 · Fri, November 24, 2023
Episode 819 for my Fountain Listeners
If you got silence on episode 819 - here is a copy of the audio for you. Sometimes Fountain will not replace the file when I fix it. We actually do not know why it published with just a billion minutes of silence. This seems to be happening oddly from time to time. Show Notes: Today we talk about colder nights, harvest abundance, livestock hijinks and communications between the Redneck and Nicole. Sponsor 1:Agoriat Tax Advice - Free Download: https://bit.ly/agoristtax ; Website: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Forage Watercress Oyster Mushrooms Should Be Popping Livestock Ducks wandering too far and duck jail Helping with Duck Jail Sheep are starting to eat hay - Need more hay (1.5 days per bail) Your livestock will tell you what is needed to keep them if you listen. Sheep got out - a piece of hard fence was high and they let us know Goat getting out Escaped rabbit! (Bring up supplemental food) Baby rabbits are well Reduction in roosters has greatly aided chicken dynamics Grow Time to plant garlic - gathering leaves for mulch Hacking away at food forest maintenance a little at a time Holler Neighbors/Community/Redneck & Nicole Communications The house remodel talk Communal Thanksgiving Finances It is nice to have savings Help Inventorying freezer meat 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 <li style="font-weigh
S4 E819 · Fri, November 24, 2023
Homestead Happenings for November 24, 2023 - Ep 819
Today we talk about colder nights, harvest abundance, livestock hijinks and communications between the Redneck and Nicole. Sponsor 1:Agoriat Tax Advice - Free Download: https://bit.ly/agoristtax ; Website: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Forage Watercress Oyster Mushrooms Should Be Popping Livestock Ducks wandering too far and duck jail Helping with Duck Jail Sheep are starting to eat hay - Need more hay (1.5 days per bail) Your livestock will tell you what is needed to keep them if you listen. Sheep got out - a piece of hard fence was high and they let us know Goat getting out Escaped rabbit! (Bring up supplemental food) Baby rabbits are well Reduction in roosters has greatly aided chicken dynamics Grow Time to plant garlic - gathering leaves for mulch Hacking away at food forest maintenance a little at a time Holler Neighbors/Community/Redneck & Nicole Communications The house remodel talk Communal Thanksgiving Finances <ul
S4 E818 · Mon, November 20, 2023
Community Lessons Learned at SRF and TSP - Ep 818
Today we talk about the past few events and what we learned from them here in the holler. I will also go over our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Dec 3 West Knox County Gathering, Email Kerry for address and directions Sponsor 1: FreeSteading.com Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources Livestream Schedule Monday at 4pm Central: My Interview with The Rural Report with Debut on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAAGcUEPzik Tuesday, 12:30: Live with Evan Dixon of Radio Made Easy and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Processed 6 roosters for freezer camp (hand plucked them) Went to smoke our bacon and it turns out there is only 3lbs cured so I will be doing a series on curing bacon as we cure the rest of the bellies Been shopping at the grocery store for fresh veggies even though we usually do not do this “Shepherd’s Pie” and “Stroganoff” to use up winter squash Hoping to find wild mushrooms this week Basing meals on odds and ends Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made our usual three stops today. Dollar Tree was first. Though there is still a good variety there, the plastics area is again beginning to be depleted. We wanted a new trashcan for the bathroom, and we may have gotten the last one of its type. The coolers remain in decent shape for quantity and variety, but they're still not putting any energy drinks in them. Oh well; in this weather, room temperature is okay. I saw the first cloth face-diaper I've seen in quite a while on a woman in here. Home Depot was next, as I wanted a couple of things for a car toolbag. They have some "Black Friday" stuff out, so it might be worth a look. A 2x4x8 is still $3.18. They have good stocks of alkaline batteries, but still few lithium other than a normal amount of coin cells and CR123. I saw some deals on Ryobi and Milwaukee tool batteries as well. Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted, including my preferred 70% chocolate. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.23 (decent increase; I hear the parasites have forced the slaughter of millions more birds); milk: $3.02; heavy cream: $4.
S4 E817 · Fri, November 17, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Nov 17 2023 - Ep 817
Today, we share the weekly update and a continuation of last week's homestead visioning discussions, as well as take many questions from the livestream participants. Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Forage Looking at Jerusalem artichokes Livestock Bunnies - 3 and 3 or 4 so a light litters this round Possibly Pregnant Ewe Chicken processing time/ quarantined bird Forage is hard for sheep due to no rain (Field hay) New paddocks available with the underbrush died back Duck Jail, culling old ducks Harvest Meals The perfect I have no kitchen meal Perpetual bone broth Beef processing Holler Neighbors/Community The 10 point buck Floating animal care GSD at Bryans Infrastructure Need to go to wood chip mecca Need to do garlic The Dream Discussion Finances Cow this year is coming in around $4/lb butchered Membership Plug Make it a great week! <
S4 E816 · Wed, November 15, 2023
Modern Pioneering with Mary Bryant Shrader - EP 816
Today, I am joined by Mary Bryant Shrader from Marysnest.com to talk about from scratch living as well as discuss highlights from her book: The Modern Pioneer Cookbook. Features Event: Save the Date: LFTN Spring Workshop Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx , Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: FreeSteading.com Show Resources - Find Mary https://marysnest.com/my-cookbook/ https://marysnest.com https://www.youtube.com/marysnest Main content of the show Mary Bryant Shrader, is the founder and host of the Mary’s Nest YouTube channel which has nearly 54 million views and 1 million subscribers all over the world who want to learn traditional cooking skills. She’s also the author of the bestselling The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, a traditional foods lifestyle manual covering bone broths, ferments, sourdough and more. 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 <a
S4 E815 · Mon, November 13, 2023
4 Lessons From The Holler Homestead Remodel - Ep 815
Today, we have a show on the lessons I have learned from this year's remodel that apply to homesteading in general. I will also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event from the Weekly Mail: Winter Market and Dance, Dec 2, The War Room in Strawberry Plains, TN, 11am Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Livestream Schedule Monday, 2pm: Four Lessons Learned from The Great 2023 Home Renovation Tuesday, 12:pm: Tuesday Live with J. A. Dudley and John Willis Wednesday, 10am: Wednesday Interview with Mary Brandt Schrader Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Life without spices Bone broth every day, working through frozen bones before canned bone broth New cow has arrived, + a text from a friend Looking forward to setting up my winter lettuce area Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We took the short version (no Home Depot stop) of our usual trip on Saturday. Dollar Tree was first. Still no energy drinks in the coolers, but they have plenty on the shelf. The food coolers are pretty full, the drink coolers perhaps a little more than half full now. They've been generally a little busier than in past months, with a single line generally insufficient for the number of customers. It's not food they're buying; I still see a lot of party-crap being sold. We didn't stop at Home Depot, but looking online, a 2x4x8 has taken a pretty big drop, to $3.18. Their Black Friday deals have apparently started, so we'll make a point of visiting soon. Aldi was the second stop. I saw a couple more price drops, and no increases since last week. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.11; milk: $3.06; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.19; butter: $2.99 (drop #1); bacon: $4.49; potatoes: $3.49; flour: $1.99 (drop #2 but might have dropped last week); sugar: $3.09. I may add ground beef to the list; 80% was $4.19/lb. A gallon of untainted regular remains at $3.899. I really like that the Kona gets ~28-30mpg. Frugality Tip from Steven with a video Turn your basket into a lift: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#label/Frugality+Tip/FMfcgzGtxdWzDxsZqqfvCBFWKfszrcpr?projector=1 Operation Independence Thoughts on living in the glamper and why it is a good thing. Main topic of the S
Fri, November 10, 2023
Homestead Happenings for November 10, 2023 - Ep 814
Today I am joined by the Tactical Redneck to have a big picture conversation that was inspired by a house being listed on our little back country road for $519k. What started as a "what if" conversation turned into future visioning. We will also go through some of the stories that have erupted from the homestead over the past two weeks while i was away. Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com: https://bit.ly/3oq04OO Sponsor 2: Harvest Right: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Forage FIrst frost has happened, forage is moving below ground Livestock Baby rabbits Ram Story Homegrown Cooking Crockpot meals with preset kits due to construction project Using up Green Tomatoes When to tap into your canned goods Incoming beef and freezer tetris/using things up (Looks like lots of stew around here) The Great Visioning Talk of 2023 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 <li style="font-we
S4 E813 · Thu, November 09, 2023
Marketing for Success With Sue Zoldak - Ep 813
Today is an interview show with Sue Zoldak from The Zoldak Agency all about creating your personal brand, why you might consider doing so, and tips on expanding your reach. Sponsor 1: Permies.com, Rocket Mass Heater Bundle, Just In Time For Winter! Only $65 https://freeheat.info/?f=495 Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Show Resources https://www.suezoldak.com/ https://www.thezoldakagency.com/ https://www.zoldakvictory.com/ https://www.zoldakresearch.com/ https://www.wolframlabs.io/ 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</span
S4 E812 · Tue, November 07, 2023
Tuesday Coffee with Jack and John - Ep 812
Today chickens and poultry, well water systems, shtf medical and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN <spa
S4 E811 · Mon, November 06, 2023
Breakthrough Word of the Year - Ep 811
Today, we have an update on my word of the year: Breakthrough and some late breaking lessons. How is your word of the year going. We also cover all our usual Monday segments. Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Livestream Schedule 9:30 AM Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis. 2 PM Wednesday Live Interview with Sue Zoldak 9:30 AM Friday Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Travel food update - Pantry is still providing Last of the green tomatoes harvested, what I do next Meatloaf prep for my last week away Restocking first aid and nutraceuticals Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made our trip on Saturday, as usual. The first stop, also as usual, was Dollar Tree. Stock looks good there, from the shelves to the coolers, for both food and drinks. The store was busy enough for the one woman working a register to holler for "All to the front!" Our second stop was Hobby Lobby, where Sonia added some stencils for her crafting. She actually found the ones she wanted in the baking area, and those are a lot cheaper than the ones in papercraft aisles. We skipped Home Depot, but looking online a 2x4x8 is unchanged this week, at $3.48.Aldi was last. I don't think the produce looked anywhere near as good as in recent weeks. Most of the bananas were very green. The cantaloupes looked old and wrinkled, and the few bags of green grapes left just didn't look that good, so I got a bag of dried dates instead. The chocolate section continues to diminish, but an alternate I like was available. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.11, milk: $3.02, heavy cream: $4.69, OJ: $3.19, butter: $3.29, bacon: $3.99, potatoes (10 lbs.): $5.59, flour: $2.19, and sugar: $3.09. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugality Tip from Margo Traveling can end up costing a lot of money. With the choice of hotels over Air BNB, hotels sometimes look like a better choice. But when you get a house you have a kitchen and most of the time a washer and dryer. A trip to a local farm stand and/or a grocery store to buy food to cook will actually save you money over eating out. And you know what you are eating. So way in your meals on you choice of hotel vs. Air BNB and you will find a few more dollars for a house, is actually a savings. ~Margo Operation Independence Glamping site coming in
S4 E810 · Wed, November 01, 2023
How To Get and Keep a Redneck - Ep 810
Today's episode is a previously recorded session that I did with the Tactical Redneck at the Oct 2023 Self Reliance Festival. Get all the recordings here for $95: https://nicolesauce.podia.com/self-reliance-festival-october-2023
S4 E809 · Mon, October 30, 2023
Underground Networking at SRF - Ep 809
Today, we have a show about underground networks, building them, and how they gain in strength when tyranny increases. Featured Event: Nov 5, Chicken Canning Class at Five Stones Farm in Corryton, TN, from 2-5pm; Hurry, secure your spot now! Simply drop us a message/question or pre-pay here . Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 12:30PM - Live with John Willis and Caritalee - You will love her story of taking control of her future after attending SRF last year. GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up <span
S4 E808 · Fri, October 27, 2023
Living With Dignity With Jenni Hill - Ep 808
Today I am joined by Jenni Hill to talk about things she has learned through her battle with cancer about LIVING with dignity. Jenni is a member of the LFTN and TSP community living with Stage 2 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. While she introduced “The Word of The Year” to our community, she’s also exhibited her courage with being transparent and vulnerable in sharing her challenges and lessons she’s learned along the way. Resources Donate to Jenni's Recovery: https://venmo.com/u/Jennifer-Hill-470 https://www.facebook.com/jensparkles83 https://mewe.com/jennijoyful t.me/Ok_CalamityJen Q1: Give us an update on Jenni Q2: What are some things you’ve had to prepare for while getting ready and going through the treatment process? Q3: What sort of preparations did you make for yourself at home while having to navigate this alone? Q4: How did you navigate conversations with people who wanted to help? Did you get any push back on your decisions? Q5: Tell us some ways you took care of yourself when things were hard and overwhelming? Q6: What are some things you learned while navigating this experience? Q7: What advice or resources would you direct others to when thinking about end-of-life planning? Q8: How are you keeping yourself positive and motivated? Q9: What’s next?
S4 E807 · Tue, October 24, 2023
Smart Homesteading From MWPP - Ep 807
Today we have a recording of the SMART Homesteading presentation I did for the Midwest Preparedness Project. I talk about organizing your projects in small segments and in a good order to get things done in your busy homesteading day. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Expo: Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Tales from the Prepper Pantry in Busy Times Weekly Shopping Report from Joe on Mewe Main topic of the Show: Smart Homesteading From MWPP Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E806 · Fri, October 20, 2023
Homestead Happenings for October 20, 2023 - Ep 806
How things went while we were away, winter is coming, escaping rams and more on today’s homestead happenings show. Featured Event: "🌟 Join us for a Freedom Cell Network Meet & Greet! 🌟 📅 When: Saturday, November 4th at 4:00 pm 📍 Where: 1370 Remsen Rd, Medina OH 44256 RSVP to: serenityminded@protonmail.com Sponsor 1: DIscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: StrongRootsResources.com Forage The final cycle of gathering herbs and spices How I dry them Watercress resurgence Marking jerusalem artichokes Livestock Escaping rams Animals and our being away - went smoothly Desperately need to process roosters Duck Jail Chicken eggs are started up Rabbits are due in a week Grow Peppers and tomatoes still on the vines - all else removed Outdoor lettuce and radishes Need to set up the inside grow Harvest Meals Prepackaged steaks Final Harvest Tomato Soup Holler Neighbors/Community Everyone pitched in for SRF <li style="font-we
S4 E805 · Wed, October 18, 2023
Homeopathy with Sarah Thompson - EP 805
We are delighted to welcome Sarah Thompson from Inner Sea Homeopathy to today’s show to talk about the homeopathic approach to supporting your health. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living: https://kentuckysustainableliving.com/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Show Resources Inner Sea Homeopathy: https://innerseahomeopathy.com/ Sign up for a free guide here: https://innerseahomeopathy.com/tn Main content of the show Sarah Thompson uses the tools of classical homeopathy and shamanic perspectives to help you heal at the deepest level of susceptibility with safe homeopathic remedies and curated personal support. Her own path to transformational healing came through her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2010; if you are struggling with chronic ill health on any level, and feel as if you can’t get answers or make sustained progress, Homeopathy clears the way. Sarah trained at the Baylight Center for Homeopathy, the Academy for Homeopathic Education, Jaguar Path School of Shamanism, and Nancy Frederick Attunement, and holds certifications and registrations from the Association for International Homeopathic Certification, the Council for Homeopathic Certification, and the North American Society of Homeopaths 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: <s
S4 E804 · Fri, October 13, 2023
Life Lessons with Bear Independent and John Willis
Today we talk about just about anything with Bear Independent and John Willis. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: EMP Shield: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx COUPON CODE: LFTN Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Bear Independent 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN <span style=
S4 E802 · Mon, October 09, 2023
Content Creators Roundtable - Ep 802
Today we have a content creator’s roundtable, with Brian Aleksivich from The Lots Project , Backwoods Butcher, and Toolman Tim Cook . Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Discount Mylar Bags: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 12:30 PM: Tuesday live with John Willis and Risky Chrisky Tales from the Prepper Pantry Restocked vitamins Planning meals based on pantry items for SRF so we stay healthy Putting up Tomatoes a la Geraldine Last summer garden harvest - this and that! Smoked Venison Roast Frugality Tip from Dan My first tip is to have gorilla tape, wherever you go. If you have quality pens that you can replace the ink, wrap it with as much tape as is comfortable for writing, and keep it until you use it. You never know when some formally tape is the difference between driving home and getting towed, which is a big difference of time and money. Also, who knows what other problems can be fixed for long enough to replace or properly fix the issue. It has saved my butt. Operation Independence Spending money to set a foundation for future success Main topic of the Show: Content Creator’s Roundtable Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have <span style="font-wei
S4 E801 · Fri, October 06, 2023
Nicole Sauce Unplugged - EP 801
Today is a super short, unplugged episode while I am away at the Midwest Preparedness Project giving a talk on the 15 minute homestead! Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E787 · Thu, October 05, 2023
Replay Find Your Passion with Joel Ryals and John Willis - EP 787
Today is a re-release of this episode because there were audio issues! Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Joel Ryals to talk about building on your passion, the rumors of coming shut downs, and more. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: StrongRootsResources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E800 · Tue, October 03, 2023
Tuesday Coffee with Jack and John - Ep 800
Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast for a discussion on the dreaded October 4th test of the digital emergency network, building your business, irrigation ideas, raised beds and more. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Digital Pass Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa https://bit.ly/3hDFWpaShow Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: <span style= "font-weight: 40
S4 E799 · Mon, October 02, 2023
Defining Homesteading - EP 799
Today, we talk about the definition of Homesteading and cover some principles that will help you build it into your life. Featured Event: Midwest Preparedness Project Festival going on right now in Slough Creek West-G2 Group Camp Site, Dr b, Ozawkie, KS 66070, USA Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources, StrongRootsResources.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis, 9:30am CT Tuesday.LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams Tales from the Prepper Pantry Not planning to do the “in-person” Autumn resupply until after SRF as a matter of tidiness Dawn Gorham’s Tomatoes sparked an idea Managed to get more dried tea Zooming Out - A story from the networkI don’t know how I missed this, but it autoplayed on the perfect day. Because of timing, I’m not the person that “has a failed rabbitry and I know who I am” because in August I hadn’t yet let myself acknowledge that I have a failed rabbitry. I didn’t know I was that person yet, so Nicole couldn’t have been talking right to me. Could she? 😬My mushroom gig has been On Point! But one of these pictures is not like the others.The reality of the gorgeous golden oysters with perfect Renaissance lighting is that I took the picture at midnight and that was the only clean spot on the counter.. correction, only clean surface in the kitchen.. further correction, only clean surface on the first floor of my house. >>>Zoom Out Wednesday Crockpot chicken stew with backs and legs Frugality Tip from Margot Don't you hate it when you reach for that tube of glue and it all hardened and you can't squeeze any out, then you pop it with a pin and glue your fingers together. Yeah me too!! I now buy multi packs of small tubes of crazy glue (cheapest is the 4 pack at the dollar tree) or e6000 for ceramics and glass (cheapest I've seen this 4 pack is on Amazon, unless you got to JoAnn or Michaels with a coupon). The multi packs are usually the same price and you don't really cry when one of the little ones is hardened up, because you you have extra tubes. Operation Independence Got top-quality, organic hay for the sheep at $5 a bale Final Hipcamper of the season Main topic of the Show: Defining Homesteading You know what is outrageous? People telling other people that they are not “real” homesteaders for stupid reasons.
S4 E798 · Fri, September 29, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Sept 29, 2023 - Ep 798
Being gone every single day, forward momentum, jerky roosters, preparing the homestead for being gone, and last round of harvest. Feature Event: MWPP Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com - Jack’s is Back! https://hollerroast.com/product/bourbon-cooled/ Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Forage Why forage How to make salves Livestock Even keel Baby lambs are vibrant Looking at adding 2 ewes and selling or processing Cloudy Duck Jail Baby ducks are escape artists - Panic mode and duck gates Rabbit overload Grow Things slowing for the fall Basil harvest Need to pot up things for inside Willow propagation Banana Tree Process Harvest meals Pork chops Buying Keto Snacks like it is a teenage road trip/the ICU story Holler Neighbors/Community Packup and the washing machine Seeking help for animal processing The cast iron pipe and my rental Infrastructure</span
S4 E797 · Thu, September 28, 2023
Build a Business with Nut Trees - Ep 797
Today, I talk with David Hughes about how he built a successful nut tree empire! Sponsors John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr EMP Shield: Empshield.com Coupon Code LFTN Featured Event: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/homestead-medical/ Show Resources https://rockbridgetrees.com/ Main content of the show My name is David Hughes, AKA Farmer Dave. I have been a market grower for 25 plus years and nurseryman for 14 plus years. I own and operate Rock Bridge Trees on 8 1/2 acres in Bethpage, TN, selling to customers all over the country. We specialize in Pecans, Hazelnuts, Hickories and other nut producing trees and would love to teach the small-space homesteader how to make their property self-sustaining through the power of nut trees and growing slow food. Why grow nut trees on the homestead? What kinds can be grown? Where and how can they be grown? Do I grow for myself or for a market? How much work is involved in growing nut trees? How do nut trees work with livestock? 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
S4 E796 · Mon, September 25, 2023
What It Takes To Build Community - or anything - Ep 796
What do you do when a good friend calls and says, can I drop by? If you have the space, you make t. So excited that Toolman Tim was driving by my house today. We took an hour to catch up, then recorded my podcast. It was a topic that he was well-versed in. I hope you enjoy it! Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Livestream Schedule Monday, 3pm - Episode 796: What It Takes To Build Community - Or Anything Tuesday, 12:30 pm - Don't miss the Tuesday Live with Andrew from Combat Training Art and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams SOE YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SOEtacticalgear/streams Thursday, 7pm - SRF Live! Come hear about the food, the fun, and the features! SRF YT: https://www.youtube.com/@selfreliancefest/streams LFTN YT: <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b965f655fe89eda63c638794&id=02fcd5d73d&e=b40c2ddf59" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://LivingFreeInTennesse
S4 E795 · Fri, September 22, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Sept 22, 2023 - Ep 795
Lamb husbandry, new life, getting ready for fall, fire ants! Featured Event: Sunday Speaking Gig at the Spencer MAG - and a message to you! Sponsor 1: Strong Roots Resources Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Forage Passions fruit is on the vines Last rounds in the next 2 weeks on: mint, yarrow, passions flower, comfrey, stinging nettle, blackberry leaves, lemon balm Marking the jerusalem artichokes Livestock Chickens in holler roost need their wings clipped (Or processing) REALLY need to process rabbits New Baby Sheep: Lamb Chop (Rack and Rib) Sheep Decisions/Sheep husbandry Baby Ducks are free to the yard as of yesterday (Playing it by ear on when to combine) Fire ants in the garden Homestead Meals Last? Round of salsa from Holler Hot peppers Crockpot Lamb Ribs Garden Saute - Malabar spinach Grow Closing down areas: How we do it Lettuce looks good Late squash harvest Holler Neighbors/Community Ride share to the MAG Saturday Night Holler Neighbor Dinner <span style="font-weight: 400;
S4 E794 · Mon, September 18, 2023
How I Built a Rental Business with a $25,000/Year Job - Ep 794
Today we will discuss how I built a rental business while at a relatively low-paying job. I will also talk about some things I have learned about rentals along the way. We will also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: Permies.com Your ref code to promote the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech-0?ref=9bl6gk Details on the earlybird rewards: https://permies.com/wiki/earlybird Sponsor 2: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Livestream Schedule Monday, 3pm, NOTE: I changed the time due to my evening Choir schedule Tuesday, 12:30pm: LIVE with Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment Friday, 10:30am: Homestead Happenings - We have BABY SHEEP!!! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Really need to kick Up cheese production for the winter So. Much. Food. Power Pantry Webinar Weekend Eaten Up with Roaster Repair- so less forward momentum on harvest. Creek Mint Fall restock will happen in the next four weeks or so (How we do this) Weekly Shopping Report From Joe I gassed up on Friday, and spent the usual $3.899 per gallon of untainted regular at Weigels. Traffic was moderate, and the weather was nice. All of the drink coolers are working at Dollar Tree, and they are well-stocked. The health aisle looks pretty full too, with a good supply of generic OTC meds. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.68 in Home Depot. I'm not sure I saw any AA or AAA Lithium batteries, but they have plenty of alkaline, and they do have Lithium coin cells and CR123s. The store was normal-busy. Aldi was last. We found what we wanted. They even had a little bit of 70% chocolate in stock again. Staple prices were: milk: $2.82, eggs: $1.03, heavy cream: $4.69, butter: $3.19, OJ: $3.19, bacon: $3.99, potatoes: $5.99, sugar: $3.09, flour: $2.19. Frugality Tip from Janet - who just started a sewing podcast This one can help keep things tidier in your bathroom too! I save little slivers of soap in a jar in the bathroom. When I make a batch of homemade liquid hand soap with a bar of grated soap and a gallon of water, I add all t
S4 E793 · Fri, September 15, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Sept 15 2023 - Ep 793
Leaves are starting to turn on the trees that turn the earliest. It is the time to pay attention to cherry leaf drop. Indeed, fall is not here, but the weather has turned a corner in Tennessee to cooler nights and mornings. AC is off more than on. Fresh air in the house makes everything fee better. Animals are friskier and garden plants are doing a last push. Strategically, we are reducing time needed on the homestead to care for things so that one person can more easily manage it. Featured Event: Homestead Advanced Wound Care with Chuck Peoples: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/homestead-medical/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Forage Missed my tree shaking Goldenrod is everywhere Nettles are ready for harvest Mints, etc still harvestable Grabbing Yarrow Echinacea Seed collection to start additional patches Chicken of the woods this week Livestock Baby sheep playing this morning Really close to another round of babies Timing rotation so that the sheep are easy to get to for SRF Starting to rotate goats again when fencing is simplified Deer season is nigh and there are many in the area Time to process rabbits Picking up a rooster or two (Need leg bands to mark them) Time to put on ear tags for the new lambs Grow Lettuce is up and needs thinning - transplant to the AP system May have enough peppers to do another round of salsa Getting ready to prepare beds for spring planting Preparing bed for garlic Last brussels sprout harvest this weekend Flowers did great this year Holler Neighbors/Community SRF Stage Assist
S4 E792 · Thu, September 14, 2023
Freedom to Live Your Best Life with Tag and John Willis - Ep 792
Today we talk about choosing freedom, finding the right kind of community, keeping up with life, and setting yourself up to live in a way that is healthy for you with Tag from Life Done Free and John Willis from Special Operations Equipment. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com VIP Tickets: https://selfreliancefestival.com/tickets/ StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBEL COUPON CODE: LFTN Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee LifeDoneFree 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook:</span
S4 E791 · Mon, September 11, 2023
Lifestyle Design with Brian from the Lots Project - Ep 791
Today, we have a hybrid Monday show with an interview with Brian from The Lots Project, Along with our usual Monday Segments! Featured Event: The Back to the Land Festival , Sept 22-24 Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx , Coupon LFTN Sponsor 2: Discount Mylar Bags https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Tales from the Prepper Pantry More green beans have come off the garden for processing so I am going for it It is time to shift things around to prepare for incoming meat Crock Pot Beef Ribs Auditing and refilling the pantry medical, staples Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We took our usual trip on Saturday. Traffic was a lot heavier than it has been. People's generally pleasant moods were no different, there were just a lot more of them on the road. Dollar Tree was first. There have been no significant changes. The one cooler still hasn't been fixed, but the others have plenty of stock in them. I didn't see any holes in aisles. Home Depot was next. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.68. We were able to get two big bags of the detergent Sonia likes; each is good for 132 loads, so with what we still have we're covered for laundry for probably a year. Aldi was last. New pallets of flour and sugar were put out not long ago. We found everything else we wanted, although I had to get the 85% cacao chocolate. Staple prices are: eggs: $1.02 ; milk: $2.78 ; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.19; butter: $3.19; bacon: $3.99; flour: $2.19; sugar: $3.09; potatoes: $6.29. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugality Tip from Janet Parmesan cheese rinds get added to the soup pot for flavoring. Operation Independence Focus is on SRF Tickets and Repairs to the Duplex in Nashville to keep finances moving in a positive direction! Resources TheLotsProject.com Main content of the show Brian from The Lots Project travels in an rv with his wife and two LARGE dogs. They started their journey seeking a new piece of land and through keeping an open mind and focusing on the characteristics of the life they want have transitioned into the nomad lifestyle. By going minimalist, Brian and Cory have saved enough money to purchase a piece of land and are beginning to build a new dream. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Commu
S4 E790 · Fri, September 08, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Sept 8, 2023 - Ep 790
Today we talk about Managing the homestead while down one person, new infrastructure for the animals, impending birth and more! Featured event: Homesteaders Meetup Sat at 4:30 here - info at LivingFreeinTennessee.com Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Forage Paw paw time Livestock Bruny is getting close - her udder is growing Time to process another round of rabbits Where to look when the sheep go missing Almost time to integrate smallest ducks which makes management easier Grow Having trouble getting harvest in while working in Nashville on my duplex Lettuce is germinated just need to keep it going through times of no rain while the plants are small Fall beets look horrible Peppers are slow Storing basil in the kitchen Ginger is up Holler Neighbors/Community Meetup for our local freedom cell on Saturday at 4:30 Played a new game - world without Rule of Law Infrastructure New chicken waterer - Cement tray with water - then put in a 5 gallon bucket, drilled a hole in the side to fill with a hose then turn it upside down. Easier to clean all the parts Installing semi permanent fence through the tree lines in the secondary property. If it works, will do more sections to make rotation easier. _Aluminum wire that will be charged when in us Finances Tracking is on point - Focus on rental and home sale 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://mew
S4 E789 · Wed, September 06, 2023
AI, Permaculture, Berkey Filters, Conspiracies with Jack Spirko and John Willis - Ep 789
Today we talk about the Berkey Lawsuit with the EPA, Artificial Intelligence, storing medications past their expiration date, chicken water, plants, homestead data management, Self Reliance Festival and business with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Million Satoshi Give Away Episode Highlight: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2021/12/08/food-freedom-with-billy-bond/ Enter your favorite Episode here: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/08/14/one-million-downloads-celebration/ Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Mention the weekly mail Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group:
S4 E788 · Fri, September 01, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Sept 1, 2023 - Ep 788
Winter is coming even though it is not fall. T is stressed out right now. Time to audit infrastructure, water, firewood, feed hay for the sheep and goats, wood chips and more. Featured event October 16 Chicken Processing: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/poultry-processing-october-16/ Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com: https://bit.ly/3oq04OO Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx COUPON CODE LFTN Forage Shake the Paw Paw Tree Watercress is back Mullein Seeds Oyster mushrooms MInt and other herbs are still with us but the time is soon that a frost will come Livestock Pregnant Ewe Male sheep are settled here - trying to eat bark of fodder trees Baby Ducks going outside of the chicken tractor for the first time today Chicken Eggs should start soon Max fd around and found out About time to breed rabbits Harvest Meals Saute with wild mushrooms Holler Stew The Pork Tenderloin thing Grow Lettuce has germinated Fall beets look sad Still getting beans and tomatoes off the garden but they are slowing down First brussels sprouts harvest ever Time to start prepping the garlic patch for the year Peppers are very slow, unlike former years Tomato horn works and other caterpillars have arrived (WHy and what we are doing about it) Planning to just maintain the lettuce patch into the fall as things get super busy here Holler Neighbors/Community Tested a prepper game: WROL Traded coffee for eggs Infrastructure Getting ready to work in Nashville
S4 E787 · Tue, August 29, 2023
Build on Passion with Joel Ryals and John Willis - EP 787
Today Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Joel Ryals to talk about building on your passion, the rumors of coming shut downs, and more. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: StrongRootsResources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.fa
S4 E786 · Mon, August 28, 2023
Creatives' Struggles in Business - 786
Over the weekend, I got y'alls attention with a post about bookkeeping software. And I FIRED QuickBooks Online. Based on your response, I think it is time to have a discussion about the struggles of a creative addressing things in business that are outside our areas of talent and priority. I will share the things I must make myself do and how I handle it. Just because I am not inclined toward a thing does not mean I should ignore it. Featured Event: Back to the Land Festival: Backtothelandfestival.com Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: The Wealth Steading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Livestream Schedule 🎙️ Tuesday at 12:30 pm - Don't miss the Tuesday Live with Bobby Spags and John Willis . You can also stream it on Odysee, here: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams SOE YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SOEtacticalgear/streams 🎙️ Thursday at 7:30 pm - SRF Live with Toolman Tim! The master of kicking the poverty mindset to the curb will join me. Be sure to tune in for a great show! You can catch the show: SRF YT: https://www.youtube.com/@selfreliancefest LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams SOE YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SOEtacticalgear/streams 🎙️ Friday at 10:30 am - Tune in to the Homestead Happenings Show for all things homesteading. You can also stream it on Odysee, here: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Tales from the Prepper Pantry 64.5 jars of green beans put up 20 jars of salsa Added 8 pints of tomato sauce - tomato sauce shortcut tips The turkey that was rabbit - a recipe Covid shot down rumors, assessing your storage, thoughts on proper reaction to all this noise Weekly Shopping Report: 8/26/2023 Dollar Tree: One drink cooler is still out of order, but the others are mostly full. There isn't much Venom left, so I hope they get mo
S4 E785 · Fri, August 25, 2023
Homestead Happenings for August 25, 2023 - EP 785
AC is my friend this week. We finally had a set of days above 100 and Autofab reminded me that this happens every year between mid August and Mid September. Winter is coming. Featured Event: Girl Gun Weekend: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/girl-gun-weekend-2023/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa FUNDRISER: https://www.kalebhouse.org/ One Million Downloads Reminder: Forage Elderberries are ripe There are weeds dying because it is hot 🙂 Pasture is much better than last year Livestock Helping animals with heat Male sheep ate the bark off the fodder trees Baby ducks are out of the brooder (2 weeks old) Time to process more rabbits plus the stray we found Grow Deep harvested peppers andmade salsa Post Mysterious Trip Harvest Tomatoes not liking 100 degree days, a lesson Beets germinating so struggling to keep the baby plants alive through this three day period Adding lettuce seeds Saturday or sunday Water automation is a god send Harvesting brussels sprouts tonight Harvest Meals Holler Stew Devilled Eggs Holler Neighbors/Community Hoping to set up a game night to play a new card game we got in the mail Using AI to Increase production: https://www.opus.pro?via=cecb62 Infrastructure Moving a garden gate Wiring still isnt done Moving the chimney in the main house, getting parts for that Waiting to hear from Signature Solar about electrical
S4 E784 · Mon, August 21, 2023
Failing Homesteaders From The Internet - Ep 784
Today, we will talk about the content creating homesteaders that are kicking butt and taking names, and what that feels like. Featured Event: August 24 at 6pm: Spokane Washington Meetup: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/spokane-washington-meetup-2/ Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Tales from the Prepper Pantry 1st Cheddar is aging Focused un using all the bits and bobs from the freezer that have long been there 7 gallons of tomatoes in the freezer ready to process No canning was completed this week, instead we fed the neighbors for a Holler Neighbor Campfire Night New Green Bean Recipe - Grumpy Acres Calls The Cowboy Green Beans Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Our main shopping trip was Sunday rather than Saturday, as on Saturday one of the trips included a gun show at the Knoxville Expo Center. There, I found a few items, including a tourniquet, some small freedom seeds, and a garden implement for planting them. Dollar Tree was a usual stop. The cooler containing the Venom I prefer is still down, so my drink was room temperature; oh well. Stock levels in the other coolers are still mostly good, with all at least half full, and some full. There were a lot of drinks on the shelves as well. Home Depot had at least two visits. The price of a 2x4x8 has taken a pretty big jump, back up to $3.68. As usual we got our groceries at Aldi. They do not have any of the 70% chocolate I prefer, nor the 85% alternative. Staple prices were: Eggs: $1.06; whole milk: $2.86; heavy cream: $4.69; butter: $3.19; bacon (1 lb. low sodium): $3.99; OJ: $3.19; sugar: $3.69; flour: $2.19. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugality Tip: Send yours in Operation Independence Subpanel is moved for the Cabin Solar so that final automation can be completed Heating water with the sun Starting Sept 1, changing how we track homestead finances Main topic of the Show: Failing Homesteaders From The Internet The world of content creation has been rapidly growing in the homesteader and hobby farm sectors. You notice that? Over the past few weeks, I noticed something interesting about fellow homesteaders on the Internet who are kicking butt. Most of the don’t realize it. You see, ther
S4 E783 · Sat, August 19, 2023
Renegade Butcher Talks Meat and Life - Ep 783
Today, we return to our interview show series with a chat with the Renegade Butcher. Josh joins us from his overly hot studio, in the heat of summer, in Texas to talk about what he has been working on, AI, Nostr, Butchering meat and more. 1 Million Download Celebration Reminder: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/08/14/one-million-downloads-celebration/ Featured Event: Girl Gun Weekend, Last Call! https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/girl-gun-weekend-2023/ Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Show Resources RenegadeButcher.com Main content of the show Josh grew up in the midwest with an ever-growing passion for cooking and food in general. Making his way to Texas nearly a decade ago, he added craft butchery and charcuterie as well as Texas style barbecue to his list of culinary obsessions. Eventually starting his own series of small businesses in an effort to help ease the pressure on small processors caused by the events in 2020. Not only has he been working to teach small ranchers and homesteaders how to process their own livestock in person, he runs a video/audio podcast, has built an active online community and has launched a much anticipated line of seasoning blends based on his own personal recipes. His blends have been well received by his wild game customers, and his sausage products are in demand every fall with local hunters. 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
S4 E782 · Fri, August 18, 2023
Homestead Happenings for August 18, 2023 - Ep 782
Today we talk about the great duck reset of 2023, a new way to do green curry, community fun and more. Featured Event: Midwest Preparedness Project: https://www.midwestpreparednessproject.com/ Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Weather has been awesome - nice and cool relatively speaking. Forage Elderberries are ripe Livestock New baby ducks The hatches are all meat birds Teenagers are integrated with old flock and the other babies are learning to Need to check sheep for work pressure - flokie’s ears are hanging down Sheep love box elder Harvest meals Green curry turkey - roasted the leg quarter first and it tasted good Tomato, cucumber, basil mozzarella salad Grow Ts peppers are coming on Swimming in tomatoes Green beans, harvest 3 this week Reseeding beets, top watering each day Swiss chard looks sad Malabar spinach and forever spinach doing very well Deciding if I feel like direct seeding lettuces, etc before my secret trip next week Holler Neighbors/Community Island Mt Pat is back in town, bonfire with the whole neighborhood this weekend Infrastructure Shocking gutter Seconds away from all cabin wiring being complete Getting ready to fix the rest of my home joist problem Finances Sending another round to the auction 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: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join
S4 E781 · Thu, August 17, 2023
Q and A Session with Nicole Sauce and John Willis - EP 781
Today we take your questions on trombincino squash, songs, society, building your business, and more. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee SelfRelianceFestival.com Main content of the show Mona What is the change you made coming up to this SRF that you think will make the biggest improvement? ANOTHER QUESTION Curious if either of you have a reaction (good, bad, or indifferent) to that song "Rich Men North of Richmond." I just heard it for the first time this morning. From Lettie = What is one topic that has not been done at SRF that you would like to see? Scything Assassination John: Have you always been the kind of person who goes your own way without really caring what other people think? John: If you could not sew anymore, what would you do? Nicole From andrea How do you store the tromboncino squash? And do I harvest it when it turns yellow? What are ways that you use it in your food? You talked about harvesting chocolate mint on Monday's show. How much of it do you use to make tea? I have some growing and figured that it would make a great Christmas present but I am not sure how to use it in tea. I am just used to buying the already put together tea. <span style="font-weight:
S4 E780 · Mon, August 14, 2023
One Million - Ep 780
It’s time to celebrate! We have had our first million downloads at LFTN. Today we reflect on how we got here and how we want to celebrate! Featured Event: Oct 28 & 29, Kentucky Sustainable Living Festival Sponsor 1: Holler Roast Coffee: https://bit.ly/3oq04OO Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx , COUPON CODE LFTN Livestream Schedule 🎙️ Tuesday at 12:30 pm - Don't miss the Tuesday Live with Skypirate. Due to the nature of Skypirate’s job, this may get rescheduled. He does important things and they can be unpredictable. This week, we are only streaming to LFTN and SRF on YT due to SOE having gotten a STRIKE! You can also see this stream on Odysee, here: YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b 🎙️Interview shows are BACK! I am interviewing Josh the Renegade Butcher this Wednesday at 4pm. YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40 g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b FB: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN 🎙️Backwoods Butcher and Renegade Butcher are going HEAD TO HEAD! Join us for an SRF live as we talk about their coming contest! YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b FB: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN 🎙️ Friday at 10:30 am - Tune in to the Homestead Happenings Show for all things homesteading. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Taught a canning class this weekend and ended up just 2 quarts shy of our 60 quart goal Added 7.5 quarts of tomato sauce, thanks rick Added 5 pints of salsa from the Holler Tomatoes and peppers Greatly reducing the stored commercial foods (like spaghetti sauce), but still keeping some on hand (why) Green Curry Turkey this week Weekly Shopping Report. 8/7/23 Our first trip on Saturday started with Dollar Tree as usual. The cooler with the Venom I like has been dead long enough that the drinks there are now room temperature. Oh
S4 E779 · Fri, August 11, 2023
Homestead Happenings for August 11, 2023
Best baked wings recipe, funny new "found" livestock and more. Featured Event: Midwest Preparedness Festival Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: Harvest Right: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Forage Watercress is back Pawpaws are about three weeks out Creek mint Yard mint Echinacea seed Livestock Found Pet Rabbit Strays I have found: cats, dogs, a pig, and this rabbit Moved the boys from the girls (tell the story) Girls are more outgoing without the rams around Feed needs through the seasons Grow Did not get the beet seeds in before I left, hope to today Tomatoes are coming on fast Time to harvest the brussels sprouts - no really this time Fall garden transition Baby ducks are ready to integrate when we are ready to integrate them No egg season is here (Typical timing for ducks) Need a “hard” harvest today There was a peach and we did not know it Harvest Meals New Wings Recipe Holler Neighbors/Community Steve oversaw the installation of fiber here because they were about 4 hours late Neighbor Pat is back in town the helicopters have also returned Meetup update Infrastructure Gate is in for the chicken area - thank goodness Still working on perimeter fence, a lesson Finances Making salsa from our tomatoes and Rick’s tomatoes he dropped off t the meetup Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+wh
S4 E778 · Tue, August 08, 2023
What Motivates Police with Dana McLendon and John Willis - Ep 778
Today we talk about public policy in the US, what motivates police from an arresting and ticketing standpoint, why girls should do gun training, and more with Dana McLendon and John Willis. Featured Event: Girl Gun Weekend: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/girl-gun-weekend-2023/ Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx coupon code LFTN Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee DanaMcLendonLaw.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce <span style
S4 E777 · Mon, August 07, 2023
The Power of Community with John Willis and Davian McKnight
Today we talk about real estate, AI, community gardens and more with Davian McKnight and John Willis. Featured Event: Wednesday, August 9 - Meetup in Medford, Oregon at 6 pm. RSVP Online to let me know you will be there. We will meet at 6pm at Bricktown Brewery ! Sponsor 1: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Top Notch Community Gardens Youtube Davian McKnight’s Tiktok: @weightsandrealestate 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup <span style= "font-weight: 400
S4 E776 · Fri, August 04, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Aug 4, 2023 - Ep 776
Today, we talk about surprise baby rabbits, baby ducks in training, garden abundance, food preservation, ruining cheese, and more. Featured Event: Girl Gun Weekend, Last Chance: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/girl-gun-weekend-2023/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Forage Goldenrod Red Clover Paw Paws in about a month Comfrey Mullein flower Livestock New baby rabbits Not breeding until september Baby ducks did all ducks go to bed successfully Time to separate the ewes from males Ducks are integrating Sheep have a second grounding rod and the fence shock is improved Grow Tomatoes are coming on Direct seeding fall garden plants (Weather looks favorable) Japanese beetle attack and wood vinegar Observation about which plants got targeted Last round of summer squash is up - have gotten two zucchini off of 6 plants (SVB) Covered up in cucumbers Peppers starting to come on Trying to root willow - aquaponics works best Harvest Meals Cheese class yielded ALL THE CHEESE: Chevre, mozzarella, cream cheese, cheese dip Making cheddar after my Oregon trip Holler Neighbors/Community The stray dog Weekend Meetup Infrastructure The gate to Holler Roost is up Another round of hard fencing is in process Still wiring </
S4 E775 · Wed, August 02, 2023
Coffee Chat with John Willis and Jack Spirko - Ep 775
Today we talk about content creation, tools, new ideas, and building your business with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Sponsor 2: Harvest Right Freeze Dryers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.f
S4 E774 · Mon, July 31, 2023
Life After #75Hard - Ep 774
Today, I share the benefits of having completed #75Hard, as well as talk about what life has been like AFTERWARD. We also will have our usual Monday segments on pantry management, the shopping report, a frugality tip, and operation independence. Featured Event: Earlybird Pricing is Expiring for the Self Reliance Festival . Grab your tickets now. Sponsor 1: Strong Roots Resources Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com , Discount Code: LFTN Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Livestream Schedule - Live on Youtube and other places. 🎙️ Today at 4 pm - I'll be live recording the Monday Podcast. Join me for some interesting discussions! 🎙️ Tuesday at 9:30 am - Don't miss the Tuesday Coffee Talk with Jack Spirko and John Willis Show. Grab your coffee and be part of the conversation. 🎙️ Friday at 10:30 am - Tune in to the Homestead Happenings Show for all things homesteading. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Barely keeping up with food preservation projects Using up the meat in the black upright freezer to get ready for fall bovines The tomato trick Tomato Picnic Salad, recipe of the week Harvest Right has a new line of freeze driers: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Weekly Shopping Report, 7/25/23 I can't find the page where I wrote down prices, in any pocket. Fortunately, I don't think anything in Aldi changed. Our first stop was the recycle center. We skipped Dollar Tree this week, since I had bought an extra energy drink for my trip, and we didn't need anything else there. I ran into Home Depot to check the price of a 2x4x8, and it has indeed dropped quite a bit, to $2.98. It has been months if not years since they were under $3.00. Aldi was last. Looking at last week's staple prices, I don't think anything changed. I did notice definite gaps in the meat coolers. I won't decide anything about that until this weekend though, since we don't normally shop on Tuesdays and this could be when they might have a lull. They also had none of the 70% chocolate I like, but the price tag at its spot had not changed, so I'll just look again this weekend. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugalit
S4 E773 · Fri, July 28, 2023
Homestead Happenings for July 28, 2023
Today we talk about proper tire selection, the oven turning on, getting ready for fall, and the race to make salsa. Event: Chicken Processing with Joel Salatin Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Homesteader Alliance and Freedom Cell Meetup Aug 5 at 4:30 in the Holler Forage Goldenrod Red clover is needing to be picked now Surprise sunflower Root willow cuttings Livestock 2 dead baby ducks Egg laying desert Teen ducks found pond Teen ducks are trained to go to bed Chickens are all set Ants Grow Tomatoes are coming on Peppers about to be ready Removed first row of beans Egyptian walking onions seeds Tactical cant identify basil in Nicole’s garden Shade cloth needed Propagating comfrey Fall garden starts in 2 weeks Homegrown Cooking Ham hock roasted Cucumber Recipe of the week Holler Neighbors/Community Zello and emergencies Hipcamp dog Infrastructure Cabin electrical Fencing 3.0 Finances Hipcamp income 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 <li style="font-weight:
S4 E772 · Wed, July 26, 2023
Build Your Empire with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis - Ep 772
Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Toolman Tik Cook to talk about building your empire, using social media and YouTube to grow your audience, and more. Event: Advanced Wound Care with Chuck Peoples Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: EMP Shield , Coupon Code LFTN Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ToolmanTim.Co NicoleSauce.com SelfRelianceFestival.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter:
S4 E771 · Mon, July 24, 2023
Homestead First Aid - Ep 771
Today, I am going to talk about being ready for first aid needs on the homestead. Event: Girl Gun Weekend: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/girl-gun-weekend-2023/ Sponsor 1: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Homestead Advanced Wound Care Class. https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/homestead-medical/ Livestream Schedule: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Tuesday 12:30pm CT Live with Toolman Tim Cook: Build Your Empire Thursday 7pm CT Live for SRF Friday 8am CT Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry More Green Beans to put up Sioux Vide Venison Roast Drying more mint for winter teas Redoing the prepper pantry since we wont be remodeling it this year Kitchen Remodel Update Weekly Shopping Report Our trip was a little abbreviated this week. Not needing anything there, we skipped Home Depot; I figured to check the price of a 2x4x8 online, but it's not clear which product I've been viewing; it might be $3.67, but it may have dropped a lot, to $2.98. I'll have to actually go inside next time. The first stop, as usual, was Dollar Tree. No big changes were evident. The shelves all look pretty well stocked, although there is some duplication. Aldi was next and last. We found everything we wanted, which for some reason was a short list this week; perhaps because the garden is producing. Some staple prices are: Eggs, $1.12; milk: $2.92; heavy cream: $4.69; butter: $3.19; bacon: $3.99; flour: $2.19; sugar (jumped): $3.09. Hearing of shortages, I expected to see the 70% chocolate I like going up, but it is still $1.99 (I don't think it has ever changed that I remember); and OJ is $3.19 (that's at least a quart, but I need to recheck to be sure; it's a large glass bottle). Untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.899/gallon. Frugality Tip: Nothing in this week Operation Independence Around 8 jars of green beans added for “free” this week Main topic of the Show: First Aid on the Homestead Why it is important: Often the hospital is far away, thin
S4 E770 · Fri, July 21, 2023
Homestead Happenings for July 21, 2023 - Ep 770
Today we talk about the overall gardening season Featured event: Foraging Walk by Kerry Brown On Saturday August 12th, around 10 am at Solomon Park in Wartburg, TN I'll be holding a foraging walk as a guest of the Morgan County, TN Homesteaders Group. They have a group on Facebook if you search that particular title. Location: Wartburg Civic Center- Solomon Park 132 Carter Street Wartburg, TN 37887 Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: Agoristtaxadvice.com Forage Wine berries Watercress is coming back Mint is all over the place Yarrow Livestock Trapped! Baby ducks got free Compost area is built for chickens Rabbits are moving to grass next week - took us a long time to get that set up because of sheep being added (talk about adding too much at once) Separating the boys from the girls (why) Grow Overall season update Last seeding of summer things and rotation into fall Processing garlic More on the onion harvest Green beans and shade cloth Holler Neighbors/Community Update on Jenni Meat curing class Infrastructure Rain assists with analyzing hydrology of the land Solar and power outages Finances $15 for 16 jars of homemade relish Membership Plug Make it a great week! G
S4 E770 · Mon, July 17, 2023
Learn New Things or Die - Ep 770
Today, we talk about learning new things and how that fits in with a happy and productive life. I also highlight a new side hustle that one of our community has launched, and review the results of a recent survey that came from the weekly mail. Have you signed up for the weekly mail? Do so here. Featured Event: Early Bird Prices are about to be a thing of the past for Self Reliance Festival Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com: https://bit.ly/43aLbid Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Davian McNight, 2:30 PM Central Friday Homestead Happenings, 10:30 Central Time Tales from the Prepper Pantry Getting ready for the canning webinar: Bone in chicken Failed to notice a rotting butternut squash “What’s that smell?” Spicy Pickle relish (thoughts on condiments) Return of the Dinner for One concept Quick Cube Steak Recipe Send me pictures of 4% vinegar if you find them at your store (And how to react to information like that) Side Hustle Feature: BovineBits Operation Independence New Round of Items for Auction Chicken Composting System is Beginning to Work Holler Roast Update Main topic of the Show: Learn New Things or Die Evocative headline, no? They say if you are not growing, you are failing in business - the same goes for building your life. If you are not learning something new, you are dying. 75hard, one more day (LEARN new things) Spinning Wheel Community Story Setting it up: attempt | Learning | Attempt | Learning | ATTEMPT | jury rigged part filed | Ordered new part Youtube university Revisited the drop spindle So now yall are going to her for the next few months all about me learning how to spin wool - and this is a good thing Chicken Processing Story (LEARN new things) <li style="font-w
S4 E768 · Fri, July 14, 2023
Homestead Happenings for July 14, 2023 - Ep 768
Today we give a midsummer update on the homestead, talk about community, and celebrate some things that have made life a little easier this year. Featured event: Pressure Canning Class Wednesday at 5pm Central DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ LAST CALL: Paul Wheaton’s Permaculture Adventure Bundle , $35 Holler Roost Plans on Etsy Rainy year is good Schedule based on weather: Early morning, midday break, later afternoon (Lots of breaks) Forage Paw paw update Red clover, mullein, echinacea, chocolate mint Creek mint Lambs quarter (final round) Mullain seed Elderberries acting differently this year Yarrow Livestock Baby rabbits Feeding dogs raw is a challenge 8 baby ducks - all girls again Go to bed training Working with automation and the chickens Sheep pregnancy assessment Getting ready to move boys to my place Goat is foraging Grow Tomato blight experiment T has pet projects for food Reset mottled shade bed for thorny berries Green beans are banging 1st zucchini Brussels sprouts still not ready (Under seeding with squash) Beets sucked this year Onion update Potato update Chard is a perfect balance <li style="font-weight: 40
S4 E767 · Wed, July 12, 2023
Economic Crash with Jack Spirko and John Willis - Ep 767
Today we talk about what an economic crash looks like, discuss if we are in the midst of one, and explore what you can do to navigate the current economy with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival in Camden, OCT 14-15 Sponsor 1: Paul Wheaton Permaculture Adventure Bundle Paul Wheaton and our friends at permies.com are offering a limited-time Permaculture Adventure Bundle that can kickstart your journey into natural building and homesteading. This fantastic offer has the potential to turn your summer into an educational tsunami. It's available at an unbeatable price of $35 through Friday. Link to Product: https://permies.com/w/permaculture-adventure?f=495 Link to Blog Post: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/07/12/permaculture-adventure/ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Matthew Sercely at Agorist Tax Advice offers a free consultation to LFTN listeners so that you can find out if working with him to structure your finances, track tax write offs, and understand any risks associated with taking them can put more of YOUR money in YOUR pocket. He has broad experience in real estate, end of life planning, rentals, business taxes and more. Find out more at AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Coo
S4 E766 · Mon, July 10, 2023
Lessons From 7 Years of Podcasting - Ep 766
Join me as we explore what seven years of podcasting has taught me about getting started, gear, monetizing and more. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Livestream Schedule: Tuesday, 9:30M CT, Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis Thursday, 7AM CT, Self Reliance Festival Livestream Friday, 10:30AM CT, Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Moved and inventoried last year’s canned goods Herb Garden Pick Me Up Tea 21 jars of green beans are put up for 2023/24 Beets did poorly this year :( Got to use the All American Canner that was gifted to me last fall and LOVED IT. Will be selling the Presto Canners I have (⅔) Wednesday at 5pm CT, Preserve It! Overview and Waterbath Canning: https://nicolesauce.podia.com/waterbath-canning Frugality Tip: Cherry Pitter DIY Quick, inexpensive, easy way to pit cherries! Operation Independence “Fast” food $50 Travel Spend Main topic of the Show: Lessons from 7 Years of Podcasting From Micah How about podcasting? Equipment, guest form, interview tips, how it fits in with a business, how it incorporates with other areas of life, etc. Software, workflow Podcast lessons: The how it happens matters less than the actual happening Consistency and predictability Developing categories or segments helps keep focus (Also scripting vs outlines vs winging it) Committing to a co host can get you in trouble Streamlining the process: The Guest Form (From Jack Spirko) Audio Editing for Mistakes Prepopulating the website and social posts, etc.
S4 E765 · Wed, July 05, 2023
Happy Independence Day with Tag and John Willis - Ep 765
Episode 765: Happy Independence Day with Tag and John Willis Today we talk about exiting the system, increasing personal freedom, building community, off grid living and freedom with Tag and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee LiveDoneFree 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E764 · Sat, July 01, 2023
Homestead Happenings for June 30, 2023 - Ep 764
Today we talk about the heat of summer, interesting new forge things I have discovered here, chicken nuggets, baby ducklings, and processing garlic. Featured Event: Sunday at 4pm Central, A live Auction for Jenni Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QisNMJGOETA Come tell your Jenni Story: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/06/28/share-your-jenni-story-live-this-sunday/ Sponsors: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Heat and livestock on the homestead: A brainstorm. Forage Mullein is tall with flowers Yarrow Wood Sorrel (Just learning about this one) Last of the day lilies Gooseberries All the mints and herbs! Livestock Rabbit Is due Eggs hatching in the next week LGD vet appointment Chicken compost yard is set up Baby ducks first time swimming Integrating two duck flocks Goats are out and grazing Grow Green beans are ready First tomato usually happens this week - we will see Planting last round of cucumber, squash, bean seeds (shade cloth) Brussels sprouts are about to be ready - hope they make it through the 100 degree days Swiss chard is still going strong Peas are done About time to harvest onions REALLY need to get the garlic out of the ground before I go to Montana weeds Holler Neighbors/Community Stomach flu with community Chick class update (Oxy and Holler Neighbors) <li
S4 E763 · Mon, June 26, 2023
Decide - Ep 763
Today we talk about we talk about one of the most important things you can do to opt out of having your life lived for you, and beginning to build the life you choose yon your terms: Decide. Livestream Schedule Tuesday: 12:30PM CT Live with John Willis and Bear Independent Friday: 9:00AM CT Homestead Happenings Featured Event: Permaculture Technology Jambouree starts next week and you can still BOGO! https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=495 (Spokane Meetup July 6) Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chickens in the freezer in parts this year (why we did this) Dehydrated Oregano in volume Preparing to be gone for 5 days - Meatloaf, crockpot meal, reheatable meals Time to resupply paper goods Been buying keto road snacks: pork rinds, meat sticks, egg wraps Fried fish with pork rinds Working on amounts for the salisbury steak recipe from the spring workshop Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made our usual three stops this Saturday, however I have added some more useful information I hope to continue. Dollar Tree was first. They are well-stocked, although the coolers are filled with mostly name-brand drinks, not the ones I prefer. Oh well. I think they may have hired another person, as the lone woman at the registers was able to call for assistance when her line got long. Home Depot was next. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.35. It's rather a shame we didn't need any lumber, as the cull cart had a lot of good long pieces on it. The battery carrels up front remain mostly full, although there's very little lithium AA or AAA; I think just some 2-packs. Aldi was last. Here, I've added some staple prices, and will try to update them: Milk: $3.06 Eggs: $1.23 (up a little) Heavy cream (32 oz): $4.69 All-purpose flour: $2.19 Sugar (4 lbs): $2.68 Butter (1 lb): $3.18 We found everything we wanted except pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds, which I've been having as a snack at work). I did find out that the one muzzled clerk is not waiting for bite training, but is the primary caregiver for her Mom, a cancer survivor; she would therefor likely be muzzled anyway. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugality Tip None this week</li
S4 E762 · Fri, June 23, 2023
Homestead Happenings for June 23, 2023 - Ep 762
Today we talk about the busy season of the homestead, canning update, garden abundance, weeds, chicken graduation weekend and more. Featured event: October Chicken Processing with Joel Salatin , Oct 16 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Forage Elderflower Mullein flower soon to be hee Wild Raspberry Gooseberry Stinging nettle Might have found butternut Sassafrass leaves Willow and comfrey cuttings Livestock Chicken graduation weekend Rabbit graduation weekend New baby rabbits on the way Bresse chickens have figured out how to go in an out of Holler Roost Ducklings are also starting to learn the Holler Roost ramp (took 5 days) Setting up compost area in the chicken yard Weird sheep behavior Low eggs from old duck flock - usual for July Grow Harvest fodder trees Broccoli 2.0 harvest First cabbages for the year and ever Tomato wall update Peas ending Greenbeans will be ready this week Planting more cucumbers Pulling pepper flowers to let the plants grow Lettuce is finished Reconfiguring the rockwall gardens Betts looking a bit sad this year - may try a special bed next week Holler Neighbors/Community Processing the communal birds: Set up tonight Thank you to the community for all your support these past weeks Infrastructure <u
S4 E761 · Tue, June 20, 2023
You Need To Fire Someone - Ep 761
Episode 761 - You Need To Fire Someone When you are making lots of policies, you need to fire someone, and other words of wisdom. Featured event: The Homestead Starter Pack, a 7-week course: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/homesteading-starter-pack-a-seven-week-course/ Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com: https://bit.ly/43aLbid Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Livestream Schedule No Tuesday Live Thursday 7pm SRF Live Friday at 10:30am CT - Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chicken Workshop Prep Chili and Smoked pork enchiladas Redoing the shelving in the prepper pantry Intervention Operation Independence Thank you to the community Main topic of the Show: You Need To Fire Someone When you are making lots of policies, you need to fire someone. Call people back. (on their terms) If you are having trouble focusing go work out. Anyone can die at any time: Embrace that. Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <a
S4 E760 · Fri, June 16, 2023
The Holler Solar Build with Shawn Mills - Ep 760
OToday I welcome Shawm Mills from Hack My Homestead to talk about the Holler Homestead solar project as well as talk about how to approach off grid planning in a big picture way, with goals in mind. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Show Resources HackMyHomestead.com Shawn’s Kickstarter Main content of the show Shawn Mills, founder of Hack My Homestead has been active in our network for over six years. His Mission is to help fellow homesteaders by providing practical and accessible ideas with easy to follow instructions. 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 <span style="font-weight: 4
S4 E759 · Mon, June 12, 2023
The Mindset to Body Connection
Today, we will cover our usual Monday segments and discuss the connection between Mind and Body. Featured Event: Chicken Processing: https://bit.ly/3MU6xLr Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu DONT MISS OUT on the seven skill Homestead Starter Pack bundle of online classes! https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com... LFTN Members, you know what to do. Make it a great week!
S4 E758 · Fri, June 09, 2023
Homestead Happenings for June 9, 2023 - Ep 758
Today we talk about newest forage in the Holler, injuries and homesteading, and garden success. Featured Event: Featured Event: Chicken Processing: https://bit.ly/3MU6xLr Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Forage Bee balm is blooming Lemon balm and mint are in high production Elderflower - fritters Honeysuckle Jewel weed Queen Anne’s lace versus Poison Hemlock Wild raspberries Lambsquarter Livestock Duck jail, Incubating duck eggs, Bunny processing (chicken workshop june 24) Grow brassicas and wood vinegar, lettuce, peas, chard, nasturtium, radishes, basil, sage, oregano, thyme. Garlic is close. 1st tomato...not mine Suckers carrots!! Holler Neighbors/Community Getting ready to drop a car to Jenni The Auction Website: jennihill.livingfreeintennessee.com Infrastructure Still reshaping places on the property to calm water runoff Finances Hipcamp is working! Homesteading Starter Kit Starts June 14, 2023 , members, you know what to do. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qi
S4 E757 · Thu, June 08, 2023
Sustainable Living with Jason Sparks and Jake Snyder
Today I welcome Jason Sparks and Jake Snyder from Kentucky Sustainable Living to talk about how their community grew in just three years, what it takes to be a homesteader, and how to get a regional festival up and running. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Festival Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com: https://bit.ly/43aLbid Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Show Resources Kentucky Sustainable Living Festival 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 <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/i
S4 E756 · Tue, June 06, 2023
Tuesday Kick in the Pants with Willis, Spirko and Sauce - Ep 756
Today we talk about the abuses of the foster system in the US, how men are treated in family court, starting and growing your business and we take listener questions with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://bit.ly/3McscNj Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Connect With Us Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com The Survival Podcast GoFundMe for Jenni's Cancer https://www.gofundme.com/f/jenni-hill Events Cited in our Discussion * June 17 Chainsaw Event at SOE * July 20 15th anniversary event for TSP in Dallas * June 24 Sixth Annual Poultry Processing in the Holler (1 hour east of Nashville): * October 14-15: Self Reliance Festival at SOE: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget
S4 E755 · Mon, June 05, 2023
Train to Your Weakness
Today, I talk about when to train to your weakness, rather than outsource to it because I just took Fighting Pistol at Tactical Response in Camden, Tn and was blown away with how much I was able to learn in just two days. We'll dive into the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches, so you can make informed decisions for your personal growth. Featured Event: Chicken Processing : https://bit.ly/3MU6xLr Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast : https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric : https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Fighting Pistol: https://www.tacticalresponse.com/products/fighting-pistol Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30am CT: First Tuesday Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis: LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Wednesday at 12pm CT: Sustainable Living with Jason Sparks and Jake SnyderLFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Wednesday evening, time TBD: The Holler Homestead Solar Build with Shawn Mills from HackMyHomestead.comLFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Thursday at 6:30 Central: SRF Live, hosten by Toolman TimLFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Friday at 10:30am CT: Homestead Happening streamed from FLORIDA!LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Tales from the Prepper Pantry Gearing up for canning season Adding a window unit to the freeze drying room so we can use it in summer Fire lit under my hiney on gardening t
S4 E754 · Fri, June 02, 2023
Homestead Happenings for June 2, 2023
Join me for an early summer update about what is happening on the Homestead. Chicken processing class is coming soon, more babies than we know what to do with, garden update, dry weather and more. Featured Event: John Willis’ Chainsaw Event , June 17 in Camden, TN Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com m Forage Honeysuckle Last wild rose harvest (until there are rosehips in the fall) Day lilies Harvesting seed heads from pasture grasses Perilla About time for wild raspberries but I haven't seen any Livestock Breeding one rabbit 28 babies so far this year, starting raw diet Baby chicken and duck update - looks like all female ducks but we are waiting before I claim that Meat birds are about ready to process - Join our 6th annual Chicken Class, June 24 New dogfood for lgd’s, costs less and better quality - pairing with rabbits Grow It has been dry 1st fodder tree harvest Strawberries are slowing down Chard, scapes, peas, broccoli, nasturtium Last round of lettuce Tomato wall update (1st flowers) Slowly managing the food forest from a pioneering species standpoint Harvested: peppermint, tarragon Garlic almost ready to harvest Time to thin out strawberries Harvest Meals Sautes, salads, and time management Bone broth Holler Neighbors/Community Gun class and shooting range Coyote hunting Meeting - coyote call, plans, etc <l
S4 E753 · Tue, May 30, 2023
Making Money with John Pugliano and John Willis - Ep 753
Today we talk about making money, starting your business, the debt ceiling and more with John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, October 14-15 in Camden, TN Today’s Sponsors: Discount Mylar Bags Freesteading.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee InvestableWealth.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Livin
S4 E751 · Fri, May 26, 2023
Homestead Happenings for May 26, 2023 - Ep 751
Today we talk about how the dual bird incubation project went, our first dry spell of spring, and getting ready for food preservation season at the Holler Homestead. Featured Event: The LFTN 7th Annual Chicken Processing Class Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com , Coupon code: LFTN Forage Mullein Wild rose petals Oyster Mushrooms Day lilies should come in shortly Faux strawberries Livestock Update on the egg hatching Baby ducklings and chicks are growing fast Put feeders in pots to cut down waste - much less waste Moving the tractor a bunch with the chickens: May process all but the class chickens early Wing clipping Strawberry experiment - fail Sheep are well, Bruny is on pregnancy watch Grow Broccoli looks great, getting cabbage worms though Squash, peas, onions, chard, herbs beginning to take off Tomato wall is up and we are working on balancing nutrient Time to rotate the late spring plants where the early spring plants go Beets look terrible 30 minutes a day on the food forest is required due to weed growth: thoughts on leaf mulch Strawberries are slowing, may water the patch and see if the rejuvenate (A word on “june bearing” Harvest meals Garden salad season - how they change Quick meal: steaks Shoulder roast in the crockpot Holler Neighbors/Community Pew Pew Class Infrastructure Nothing new or big to report Finances Cashflow low this month Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t
S4 E750 · Tue, May 23, 2023
Build Your Business with Kerry Brown
Today we talk about building from a small side hustle to a full time business with Kerry Brown of Strong Roots Resources and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. Featured Event: The SMART Homesteading Webinar, $45 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com Strong Roots Resources Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN </
S4 E749 · Mon, May 22, 2023
Developing Raw Land With Mark Johnson - Ep 749
Today we have an interview with a former colleague of mine, Mark Johnson. Mark has just purchased land to develop into a retreat for veterans in Sparta, Tennessee. Where there is a will there is a way! Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: Strong Roots Resources, StrongRootsResources.com Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com Show Resources LibertyOakOasis.com Facebook.com/LibertyOakOasis @LibertyOakOasis -- Insta libertyoakoasis@gmail.com Main content of the show Former interwebs political consultant. Photographer. Historian at heart. Nine year Army National Guard Veteran. Former Blog Talk Radio host covering Illinois Politics. Married to Vicki who is a nurse of 33 years. Proud West Highland White Terrier Owner: Named Willow. Relocating to TN to escape Illinois and create a retreat space for Veterans and Ministry leaders struggling with life issues. 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 <
S4 E748 · Thu, May 18, 2023
Homestead Happenings Hijacked by the Redneck - Ep 748
Today is a homestead happenings show and I have NO IDEA what will happen because the Tactical Redneck is hijacking my show. Enjoy! Featured Event: Wild Edible Walk with Kerry Brown in Lenoir City, TN Saturday, May 20th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, rsvp to strongrootsresources@gmail.com Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com Sponsor 2: SelfRelianceFestival.com Make it a Great Week!
S4 E747 · Thu, May 18, 2023
Catching up with Niti Bali = Ep 747
Today, Niti Bali and I catch up with a nice, afternoon chat. It has been some months since we last had a conversation and this one was great! Featured Event: Chicken Processing Workshop at LFTN, June 24, 2023 in Lancaster, TN https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/chicken-processing-workshop/ Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com , Coupon Code: LFTN Show Resources Farm To Fork Meat Riot Main content of the show Niti Bali is the Founder and CEO of Farm to Fork Meat Riot, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst for reestablishing the regenerative small family farm food system. Her strategically designed CSA program educates eaters to harness the power of life giving force through regenerative foods. Niti’s Farm to Fork Meat Riot CSA simultaneously supports regenerative livestock production based on consumption that results in a zero-waste system. 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 <li style="font-we
S4 E746 · Tue, May 16, 2023
Joel Salatin, John Willis and Nicole Sauce - Ep 746
What happens when you get John Willis, Joel Salatin and Nicole Sauce together? We have a conversation about heritage skills, the economic fragility of the US, developing community, knowing your neighbors, and growing clean food. Featured Event: Mike Shelby’s Surveillance Event in Nashville, TN, June 2-4, 2023, $500 https://grayzonestore.com/store/p/isr-nashville-2-4-june-2023 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Show Resources Get Tickets for The Self Reliance Festival The Lunatic Farmer Website Polyface Farms Joel’s Books & DVDs Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal Pastured Poultry Profit Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group:</s
S4 E745 · Mon, May 15, 2023
Homegrown Cooking with a Freeze Dryer - Ep 745
How has my homegrown cooking world been with an on site freeze dryer? Join me today as I talk about that and all our usual Monday topics! Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit, https://livefree.academy/op/exit-and-build-land-summit-iii-registration/?ref=183 Sponsor 1: Strong Roots Resources, StrongRootsResources.com Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com Harvet Right Affiliate Link: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Livestream Schedule Tuesday Join John Willis and I as we talk with Joel Salatin about the state of the world, building resilience into your lives, permaculture and more. 12:30 Central: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Friday Hijacked by a redneck! Tactical Redneck grabs my channel for our weekly Homestead Happenings update at 10:30 Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhk2HWA-byY Tales from the Prepper Pantry Drying herbs and flowers this week, particularly rose petals and red clover (explain why) Packaging up dried morels Meal planning from the freezer Getting ready to be gone for five days - meals here and on the road Have not restocked since the spring workshop and probably will not for a bit if at all Next week is home canned good audit week Weekly Shopping Report, May 13 Dollar Tree was first. They've added a couple of cases of Monster to the rear drink coolers. In addition to my usual caffeine-delivery mechanism, I noted a decent stock of plastics while picking up a few other items. The food aisles seemed a little less haphazard, and there were a couple of people in there stocking shelves. The health aisle had a lot more stuff on it. Next was Home Depot. There was no tag on the stacks of 2x4x8 studs, so I looked online and found the price still at $3.35. Last on this trip was Aldi. We found everything we wanted. Eggs are down another dime, to $1.87. Whole milk was $3.50/gallon I did notice that people were friendly with no one seeming tense or worried. I think I only saw one muzzled sheep, during the second trip. Untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.999/gallon. Frugality Tip from Margot Hey all. I'm going to tell you to spend some money. But this is a frugality tip....yes it is. Sometime
S4 E743 · Fri, May 12, 2023
Homestead Happenings for May 12, 2023 - Ep 743
Join me for a discussion of what to do to catch up on your spring gardening, exciting spring forage, update on the incubation project. Featured Event: June 24 Poultry Processing Workshop at the Holler Homestead https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/poultry-processing-workshop-ticket/ Sponsor number 1: Permies.com - PTJ, https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=496 BOGO Sponsor number 2: EMP Shield, https://www.empshield.com/ Use coupon code LFTN for 25% off Forage Red clover (Harvesting recommendation game) Vetch Wild rose petals Dandelion flower Last chance on watercress for awhile (Flavor is quite peppery) Livestock Keeping an eye on the sheep with the spring rains More baby rabbits due - and our space challenge Incubator project update Goats and garden weeds Still no bresse babies… Harvest meals Spring greens and mouth feel Holler Stew goulasch style Grow These 3 peas! Strawberries are off the charts, too many to eat Brassicas look good (finger’s crossed) Catching up on the garden when you are behind Worm castings Comfrey Harvest 1.0 Planting more fodder trees propagated from the first round Holler Neighbors/Community Quiet week Infrastructure Major leaps forward on fencing at the holler Hipcamp is open: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/tennessee-holler-homestead-woodsy-retreat-wz6h7zqd/sites/356763?shareid=ef2kmtjouc Water calming efforts
S4 E742 · Thu, May 11, 2023
The Spicy Sisters Get Real - Ep 742
Today, we get real about handling existential crisis, homesteading, proofing yeast, and more. Amy Dingmann and Nicole Sauce do not hold back the spice when we get together. Featured Event: TheAgoraFest.com, May 13 in Chattanooga Area Today’s Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com Today’s Sponsor 2: FreeSteading.com Show Resources A Farmish Kind of Life Living Free in Tennessee 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
S4 E741 · Wed, May 10, 2023
Week One of #75Hard - Ep 741
Today, I share some lessons learned after one week of the #75Hard challenge. Featured Event: May 27 & 28 Fighting Pistol Class at Tactical Response in Camden, TN https://www.tacticalresponse.com/collections/training/products/fighting-pistol Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: LFTN Chicken Processing Workshop, June 24, 2023 Main topic of the Show: Why do a challenge at all What my motivation was What is the #75Hard Challenge https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info Follow a diet. This can be the diet of your choice, but it must be a structured plan designed with a physical improvement in mind. You must complete two 45-minute workouts. One of those workouts MUST be outdoors. Absolutely NO alcohol or cheat meals. Take a progress picture every day. Drink 1 gallon of water. Read 10 pages of a book. **Audiobooks DO NOT COUNT. ZERO COMPROMISE ZERO SUBSTITUTION You have until you go to sleep to complete the day. If you fail, you MUST start over on Day 1. What I thought about the few weeks before starting Why I started when I did Observations Quiet dur
S4 E740 · Tue, May 09, 2023
Mililtary Fitness, Solar, & Methane with Jack and John - ep 740
Today we talk about military fitness test degradation, solar and resilience, greenhouse heating ideas, and methane producing digesters Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Paul Wheaton’s Permaculture Technology Jamboree, July 3-14 https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=496 Sponsor 1: Strong Roots Resources (StrongRootsResources.com) Sponsor 2: Radio Made Easy, Zero to Hero with Ham Radio https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/zero-to-hero-radio-operator-course/?aff=nicolesauce Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Exit and Build Land Summit https://livefree.academy/op/exit-and-build-land-summit-iii-registration/?ref=183 Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invi
S4 E739 · Mon, May 08, 2023
What Are You Doing Next? - Ep 739
Every Year, we host the LFTN Spring Workshop and folks wonder why should they invest three days of their time in something that souls like one big camping party? And each year, I watch people’s lives change. I watch the lights turn on. The decisions get made. I see super shy people stand up in front of a group and speak into a microphone. And each year, there is a different “spirit” at the event. Today, we will talk about the cool things that happened at #LFTN23, the breakthroughs and lessons learned and I post a question - What Are You Doing Next. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit https://livefree.academy/op/exit-and-build-land-summit-iii-registration/?ref=183 Content includes, exiting the healthcare system, exiting the cities, how to raise money for land when you think you can’t, seed saving and food preservation, PMAs and more. Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday Coffee Chat With John, Nicole and Jack, 930am Central https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuHWRGu1CdA Wednesday #75hard, One Week In, 10:30am Central https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSTog8n43i0 https://www.facebook.com/events/905348000550142 Thursday Spicy Sisters, 1pm Central https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycXtGYBn34s Thursday Self Reliance Festival LivestreamTonight, 7pm Central https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWZa6cWJPLU Friday Homestead Happenings, 10:30am Central https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLKCnR_JL8Y https://www.facebook.com/events/138519009205251 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Workshop Leftovers Redoing the shelving strategy in the mudroom and prepper pantry - plans are underway Time for a full round of freezer audit Smoked pork from the homestead this week Transitioning to filling the pantry from emptying it - the time is now Death of a Farmer’s Market</l
S4 E737 · Fri, May 05, 2023
Homestead Happenings with Joshua - 737
Join me for a homestead happening episode, including a discussion about how some folks in Chattanooga have set up a PMA to BE THE AGORA! What does that have to do with homesteading? You will find out. Featured Event: theAgorafest.com Today’s Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Forage Hairy Vetch Strawberries Mints Watercress Wild Rose petal Fodder tree trimming Found the first poke Livestock Baby Sheep arrived - twin girls Rabbit explosion Incubator update Duck Jail Hoof trimming getting scheduled Grow Enjoying: Lettuce, chard, pea chutes, radishes Got potatoes in Beets are planted, half the spring plants transplanted Cardboard soil update Removing ill placed filbert trees Need to chop and drop things on the swales Cloning desired plants for the food forest Need a creative mulching solution Harvest Eating Daily saute season is here (How that works) Holler Neighbors/Community #LFTN23 was a HUGE success and would not have been without community The electricity story Infrastructure Connecting the fence to Holler Roost - May have plans for sale soon The grounding issue - hole, poop, burm - water is starting to infiltrate the ground Finances Hip Camp will open soon Collecting ALL metal scrap to bring in cash for a zero turn mower Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and M
S4 E736 · Tue, May 02, 2023
Youtube Challenges, Forest Fires and Trolls with Porterhouse and John Willis - Ep 736
Today John Willis and I welcome Porterhouse of Porterhouse and Teal to talk about his struggles with Youtube monetization, forest fires, trolls and homesteading. Featured Event: Oct 12-13 Zero to Hero Ham Radio Training by Radio Made Easy https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/zero-to-hero-radio-operator-course/ Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant TheHomesteadConsultant.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee PorterhouseandTeal.com 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E735 · Tue, May 02, 2023
Exit and Build with Rebecca and John Bush - Ep 735
Today I am joined by Rebecca and John Bush to talk about their journey from poverty to prosperity and how they have used their experiences to create a vast network of people ready to exit the cities and build homestead communities in the country. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit, May 18-21 in Bastrop, Texas https://livefree.academy/op/exit-and-build-land-summit-iii-registration/?ref=183 Today’s Sponsor: DiscountMylarBags.com Show Resources Live Free Academy Main content of the show Rebecca and John Bush built their life from tiny home, city living to a 10 acre homestead in Bastrop Texas with grit, determination, work and love of community. They founded and run the Exit and Build Land Summit in Bastrop, Texas and connect thousands of people with practical skills through The Live Free Academy. 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 <a hre
S4 E734 · Fri, April 28, 2023
A Variety Show for Early Spring - Ep 734
Today we have a collection of questions from you, the listeners, mainly on early spring topics and the Holler Roost project completed by Steve Eversole. This is a combination of two questions and answers sessions with Holler Neighbors. Featured Event: Wild Edible Walk Lenoir City, TN Saturday, May 20th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm RSVP to: strongrootsresources@gmail.com Today’s Sponsor: FreeSteading.com 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 <a href= "
S3 E733 · Thu, April 27, 2023
The Power of Persistence with Thecia Ellis - ep 733
Today, I am joined by Thecia Ellis to discuss how persistence has taken her from the brink of bankruptcy to a developing homestead. Featured Event: The 2023 Health Expo hosted by Barron County Patriots on May 6 in Chetek, WI Today’s Sponsor: T he Homestead Consultant Show Resources https://www.grandmashomestead.farm/ This Grandma's Life Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ywkimBphxuAqn7rwx9hQg Farm Animal Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSkUUHdXKN8OUGiODPXEupg Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/KinziesCandleShop Main content of the show Thecia Ellis is a grandmother of three that has settled in NE Oklahoma after a lifetime of moving around Oklahoma, Alaska, Texas and Southern California with a very short move to Venezuela as a toddler. She and her husband own 26 acres of the 40 acre plot of a reclaimed coal pit. After her husband became severely depressed that morphed into bi-polar depression, their lives slid backward for several years nearly losing everything. Through sheer stubbornness and persistence, Thecia is slowly clawing their way forward again and even has begun to enjoy the journey. 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level=
S4 E732 · Wed, April 26, 2023
Critical Thinking with Ryan Steva - Ep 732
Today, I am joined by Ryan Steve of TheHomesteadConsultant.com to discuss how critical thinking is done and why it is important to sharpen this skill. Featured Event: Paul Wheaton’s PTJ Event in Missoula, MT Today’s Sponsor: DiscountMylarBags.com Show Resources TheHomesteadConsultant.com ClarityHomeInspection.com www.instagram.com/inspectionsbyclarity www.facebook.com/inspectionsbyclarity youtube.com/@lovefarm9862 Main content of the show I grew up in rural Wisconsin with lots of room to roam, experiment and explore. I was home schooled before it was cool. After a departure from the corporate world, I now make my living as a home inspector and homesteading consultant. I love to innovate solutions and I am passionate about building soil, building community and building better, more resilient food systems. 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1
S4 E731 · Tue, April 25, 2023
Jack and Nicole Talk About Everything - ep 731
Today I talk with Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast about - well - everything! Featured Event: The Exit and Build Land Summit, May 18-21 in Bastrop, TX Today’s Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Show Resources Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Jack Spirko and I hopped on a two hour livestream to field a bunch of questions from gardening, to ammo, to storing fuel. Enjoy Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources <li style
S4 E730 · Mon, April 24, 2023
Get Real with The Spicy Sisters - Ep 730
Today we talk about spring not coming on the homestead, cats, and life priorities with Amy Dingmann from A Farmish Kind of Life on our monthly Spicy Sisters show. Talk about the week’s schedule. Featured Event: The Midwest Preparedness Project , April 26-28 Today’s Sponsor: Strong Roots Resources Show Resources A Farmish Kind of Life Living Free in Tennessee 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</sp
S4 E729 · Fri, April 21, 2023
Homestead Happenings for April 21, 2023 - Ep 729
Today we talk about the duck egg incubation experiment, another coming frost risk as predicted, pre planning for healthy meals, rabbit procrastination. Featured Event: Wild Edible Walk Lenoir City, TN Saturday, May 20th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm RSVP to: strongrootsresources@gmail.com Today’s Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com Show Reosources Chicken Processing class Forage Hairy vetch is blooming New mullein is popping up Dead nettle and chick weed is still around but getting old Bee balm is popping up, as is lemon balm Livestock Epic Muscovey Battles Rabbit procrastination Time to rotate goats but we are waiting til after the Spring Workshop Meat chicken update - whey and milk, class Sheep escaping the fence - weird electrical fencing problems LGDs need to go to the vet Grow Tomato update Hardening off seedlings, why it is important (Sunburned leaves) Spring garden salads Holler Neighbors/Community Steve and the outhouse trim Holler Roost T Shirt Share what you are accomplishing on TG A word on Nostr Infrastructure Holler Roost is finished Focusing on food forest maintenance (Trying to get the ground cover I want over ground cover mother nature wants Garden planting time Finances No update 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: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join/lftn"
S4 E728 · Wed, April 19, 2023
Lessons Learned in Business Resilience with Toby Truman - Ep 728
Join me for a discussion with Toby Truman of Discount Mylar Bags about how he grew his business on Amazon, ran into roadblocks, and ultimately shifted focus beyond the Amazon community. Lots of lessons learned in this show today! Featured Event: The Midwest Preparedness Project , April 26-28 Today's Sponsor: Discount Mylar Bags We are pleased to welcome a new sponsor today! I thought it would be fitting to announce this sponsor the same day we speak with its founder. Discount Mylar Bags has been providing quality mylar solutions and other packaging for over a decade, as well as linking folks up with food preservation systems such as the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer and more! A family run business, DMB loves its customers and they operate out of Tennessee. in fact, early on in Holler Roast's live, Toby from DMB reached out to me to offer to connect me with coffee packaging at a high volume rate, but without having to store 50,000 bags in the Holler. For five years, we have exclusively sourced the Holler Roast bags from DMB. It is without hesitation that I welcome Discount Mylar Bags to our sponsorship rolls! Find out more at DiscountMylarBags.com. Main content: What makes someone want to sell Mylar bags for a living? What were you doing before that? What were your goals for the business starting out? How much did it cost to start your business? Have you had any other side hustles? Now that you’re ‘retired’ at 52, what does your life look like? What do you attribute your success to? What do you want us to know about your products or company? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup <span style= "font-
S4 E727 · Tue, April 18, 2023
Niche Business with Joel Ryals, John Willis - Ep 727
Today we talk about building your niche business with Joel Ryals and John Willis. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit, May 18-22, Bastrop Texas (Near Austin) Today’s Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvice.com 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. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ <li style="fo
S4 E726 · Mon, April 17, 2023
Handling the Spring Frenzy - Ep 726
We go through winter and it seems to linger on. We start our seedlings inside and they want to be set out, but the nights are oft too cold. Then the switch gets thrown and animals are born, seeds and plants must go in the ground. Somehow at this same time, we discover broken waterers, or spring cleaning needs. And the morels call loudly from the forest hiking trails. How do you handle the spring rush? I will share some of our strategies. Featured Event & Today’s Sponsor: BOGO SALE! Paul Wheaton’s Permaculture Technology Jambouree, July 3-14 in Boseman, MT Paul Wheaton is extending a once in a lifetime deal for his Permaculture Technology Jamboree this summer. When you buy your ticket before Tuesday April 18th at 2pm MT, you can get a ticket for your friend absolutely free. Don’t miss out on the Buddy Bonanza, buy your ticket today: https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=496 Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Joel Ryals, 12:30 pm Wednesday Interview Show with Toby Truman of Discount Mylar Bags, 1pm Friday Homestead Happenings, 10:30 AM Tales from the Prepper Pantry 1 freezer down, three to go! Reassembled the prepper pantry post construction Use it up list! Workshop Temporary Food Shelving (Why we are trying this) Easy steaks and chops this week Started feta cheese Weekly Shopping Report Could not find one this week Frugality Tip: Reusing ribbons from Janet I save all kinds of ribbons. I have been known to save ribbons from gifts at baby showers I attend because I cannot bear to see them tossed. I also save narrow strips of fabric for tying up tomatoes. Operation Independence Spring Garage Sale and Purge on the Homestead! (Check the post on mewe) The tyre fund Main topic of the Show: Handling the Spring Frenzy S
S4 E725 · Fri, April 14, 2023
Homestead Happenings for April 14, 2023 - Ep 725
Today we update you on the things going on this spring at the Holler Homestead including new life, loss of life, foraged plants and more. Featured Event: Saturday, 2pm --- BOGO Deal for the Permaculture Technology Jambouree!! https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=496 Paul Wheaton is extending a once in a lifetime deal for his Permaculture Technology Jamboree this summer. When you buy your ticket before Tuesday April 18th at 2pm MT, you can get a ticket for your friend absolutely free. Don’t miss out on the Buddy Bonanza, buy your ticket today: https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=496 Today’s sponsor: Strong Roots resources StrongRootsResources.com Forage Watercress Rocks Hairy vetch Blackberries and raspberries are leafing out another time New mullein plants Livestock Lambing watch Water bowl is a bed (Need to do something about some rabbits Handling the rabbits Chick update: Time to move so we are 911 fixing the chicken tractor Bees have moved on (Failure discussion) Duck babies died and I am going to incubate eggs (Series on snort.social) Grow Pollarding worked great Hardening off the plant starts Peas, radishes, brassica look great Getting slugs drunk Tomato start problem Holler Neighbors/Community Holler Roost Update GSD Light Weekend Linner Infrastructure Tractor Brainstorming time for the rabbitry Finances Being purposeful about tracking and sales tax exemption LFTN23 workshop meat all came from here excepting the quail and the seafood Buying from the farm Make it a great we
S4 E724 · Thu, April 13, 2023
A Variety Show for April 13, 2023 - ep24
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: rat poison, sheep, \ Today’s Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Featured Event: April 27-29 Spring Workshop in Lancaster, TN 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
S4 E723 · Tue, April 11, 2023
Pivot - Ep 723
Today, I share thoughts about how important it is to pivot when things come up. Featured event: June 24 Chicken Processing Workshop in Lancaster, TN Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant, TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Main topic of the Show: A Freestyle Discussion 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
S4 E722 · Mon, April 10, 2023
The Break in Breakthrough - Ep 22
Join me for an update on how the Word of The Year is going, and what I have learned about the Break in Breakthrough. We will cover all the usual segments for a Monday show as well. A word on the guest form: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/guest-interview-application/ Available through midnight Central today! https://livefree.academy/op/the-great-financial-reset-response-webinar-3/?ref=52 Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton and Permies.com Kickstarter: Low Tech Laboratory - FOUR MORE DAYS! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3 Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 12:30pm CT - John Willis and I welcome Joel Salatin Thursday, 1:00pm CT - I am joined by Amy Dingmann for an episode of Spicy Sisters Friday, 10:30am CT - Homestead Happenings Livestream Tales from the Prepper Pantry Easter Linner - Leg of Lamb, roasted squash, mashed potatoes, gravy, wild edible salad, homemade dressing, cheeses, meats, pickled things Sun Tea Season has arrived with all the mints It is GREAT to have a real kitchen again from a Harvest Cooking standpoint Pantry audit is moving slowly but in progress Making sauerkraut for the Spring Workshop Weekly Shopping Report There were again two trips this week. We took our first trip on Sunday, which is different than our usual time on Saturday. This could affect stock levels, depending on store schedules, however I saw no large changes that could mean a deeper problem. Traffic was rather heavy; I'd have thought it would be lighter on Sunday. It did not look like churchgoers, at least not dressed in their "Sunday Best." Dollar Tree was first. They were looking a little unkempt. Stock levels didn't look too different, but were a little lower in some shelves in the food aisles. Other than some browsing, I think I just grabbed a drink in there. Home Depot was next. The store was weekend-busy. There was plenty of stock all around. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.35. Ald
S4 E721 · Fri, April 07, 2023
Homestead happenings for April 7, 2023 - Ep 721
Today we talk about more babies on the homestead, a chicken update, the poultry processing class, being behind on the spring garden, and more. Featured Event: LFTN Poultry Processing Class, June 24 Today’s Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Forage Watercress Plantain Raspberry and blackberry leaves Wild mustard flower Oyster mushrooms Livestock 2 forlorn Muscovy drakes Baby ducks Baby chick update: 5 dead of 50. Chick ICU Brooder Tray Cleaning Time to breed rabbit A Sheep have integrated well Grow Things that are planted are growing well Hoping the banana will come back Time to transplant the first rounds of seedlings Behind on planting and starting at this point - strategy to move forward anyway Harvest Cooking - WE ARE BACK! Baked chicken with lemon garlic dill & freeze dried broccoli Holler Neighbors/Community Easter Linner Time to talk projects with the neighbors Infrastructure Holler Roost Major home wiring redo is about done (there was fuckery afoot) Need to repair the chicken tractor Need to set up brooder 2.0 for chickens Finances Not buying anything for Easter Dinner 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
S4 E720 · Thu, April 06, 2023
Life as an Anarchist with Reed Richard - Ep 720
Today I welcome Reed Richard, a fellow anarchist living the dream on an island off the western shore of Canada. We talk about his journey, the intentional community he has joined, island life, and the reality of living as an anarchist. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit, May 18-22 Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton and Permies.com Kickstarter: Low Tech Laboratory https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3 Show Resources www.bendingreeds.com https://youtube.com/channel/UCa6F6teRkjOukSg65SAbCQw Main content of the show Reed Richard is a father, permaculture enthusiasts, gardener/conductor, rouge thinker/philosopher, musician/dancer, bitcoin curious, novice builder/plumber/electrician, author, the list goes on... Living on a semi small island on the Salish Sea on unceded territory, Reed enjoys life with his family of 5, all home births, in a community on 20 acres of land, celebrating the pagan sabbath in attempt to rekindle a connection through the generations. He also tends a 3/4 acre plot of which 4000 square feet is planted in a combination of berries and food forest along with bigger patches of squash and potatoes. 3 greenhouse structures, one of which is currently uncovered, handle tomatoes, cucumber, ganga, and various other edibles and medicinal. Reed has lived in community for over a decade and spent 4 years studying collective living in North America. Reed is a trained musician, saxophone being the primary instrument, and has been dancing in the ecstatic dance, dance temple, contact dance worlds for 16 years. Utilizing this sense of listening, Reed has turned his focus to the natural world to listen to the pulses of nature to assist with cocreating a thriving place of being. Reed enjoys fatherhood, encouraging his 11& 2 year Olds, and 3 month old to live an embodied, hands in the earth, emotionally agile, engaged in discovery life. His current home has space for chickens, with 60 birds coming in January to augment the 10 hens currently in the coop and run. Thoughts of ducks and pigs, to work the land are actively being spoken of with his other landmates. Reed is also part of a weekly Manventure group. Engaged in a wide array of activities, the manventure group builds trust and fun into being healthy men and a strong network of doers. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community
S4 E719 · Tue, April 04, 2023
First Tuesday Coffee with Jack Spirko and John Willis - Ep 719
Today I am joined by Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. We talk about the death of the Petrodollar, BRICS GDP surpassing the G7 GDP, and how to build a great small business. Seem unrelated? They are totally related! Featured Event: June 24 Chicken Processing Workshop Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant TheHomesteadConsultant.co LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b <li style="font-weig
S4 E718 · Mon, April 03, 2023
How Can You Live in Tornado Country? EP 718
Every time there is an incident that causes death, whether it be a hurricane, earthquake or tornado – or something else, people say things like: “I could never live there.” Or they ask: “How can you live in tornado alley?” Today, we will talk about what it is like to live in a tornado prone area, what we do to prepare for them, and why we stay. Featured Event: 2023 Permaculture Technology Jambouree in Missoula, MT at Wheaton Labs July 3-14 - multiple tracks. Tickets range from $1600 to $2500 depending on the options you choose. Natural Building Cooking and preserving Homesteading Beekeeping Rocket Mass Things! https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=495 Today’s Sponsor: Strong Roots Resources: https://strongrootsresources.com/ Build Food Freedom outside your front door. Permaculture assessments and support. Livestream Schedule Tuesday: 9:30am Live with Jack Spirko Wednesday: 9:30am Live with Reed Richard Friday: 9:30 Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry The pantry looks like an angry toddler got in there and ripped everything out Kitchen Normalcy has returned - Thanks Tracy and Mama Sauce; Matt, KH, T Deep pantry audit - webinar being prepared for members Weekly Shopping Report from Joe 03/27/2023 Saturday's trip included a couple of extra stops as well. Dollar Tree was first. We've been buying single-use applications of superglue there, which has avoided a lot of waste. The coolers were all in good shape; all pretty much full less typical usage. Other shelves were also well-stocked. For those interested, they now have seed packages. Our second stop was a little ethnic Mexican store we visit from time to time for things Sonia particularly likes, such as plantains and a vanilla flavoring she adds to her coffee. I like their small bags of pasta noodles. Here, we paid the price for a late start to our day, as it was lunchtime and the store was packed. Their shelves are always full. Next was Hobby Lobby. They were busy as well. Sonia only wanted a couple of mixed media pads, so it was a quick in and out, but I didn't see any empty areas. Home Depot was next. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.35. They looked busy as well. If
S4 E717 · Fri, March 31, 2023
Homestead Happenings for March 31, 2023 - Ep 717
Today, I talk about new chicks on the homestead, THE SNAKE INCIDENT, garden update, sheep matters, rabbits for dogs and more. Today's Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Forage Watercress Dandelion Mushrooms Livestock Snake Reuniting the sheep Pigs gone Rabbit escape - babies 2 muscovies setting eggs (6) Baby chicks Watertown feed source Grow Brassicas made it through the deep freeze and there is a lesson there Some Rosemary is still alive Strawberry plants are blooming Onions are up Pea chutes Seedlings are doing great Holler Neighbors/Community Saturday dinner SRF Kitchen Surprise Infrastructure Chicken coop is going in Rabbit cage temporary solution Pneumonia Finances 13 rabbits = 28 days of food for one dog ($50 in crappy feed savings) Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama
S4 E716 · Wed, March 29, 2023
No Excuses, Build with Pat Watson - Ep 716
Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical and I intended to talk about how he turned a lock picking hobby into a full time income. Instead, we talked about addressing the poverty mindset, how to build your empire, and taking ownership for your future. Featured Event: The Exit and Build Land Summit https://livefree.academy/checkouts/exit-and-build-land-summit-iii/?ref=52 Today’s Sponsor The Homestead Consultant At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources UncensoredTactical.com Main content of the show Pat Watson spent over a decade in military operations overseas and federal and local law enforcement including large scale counter narcotics seizures and anti-piracy off the coast of Somalia. Pat left his government careers behind to pursue real Liberty and to bring high quality tactical skill set development training to people regardless of their employment or badges. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. <span style="font-weig
S4 E715 · Wed, March 22, 2023
How Can We Fund Medical Care in Our Communities? Ep 715
Today I toss around some ideas for how we could fund medical care in our communities. One of the big fears many have is getting ill and losing everything to the costs associated with medical care. How can we do this better? Featured Event: The Gorham Homestead Workshops in Dickson, TN Today’s Sponsor: The Self Reliance Festival Digital Passes Livestream Schedule this week (No livestreams after Monday due to the Self Reliance Festival. We will be back next Tuesday) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Having an organized pantry is racist - having that opinion is classist Mostly been cooking straight from the jar into the crockpot Late freeze beat back the early spring greens Purging things that we no longer use to make space for things we do use Weekly Shopping Report Frugality Tip: Ross or Homegoods Do you have a Ross near you? Is there one on your travels? Stop in. Things like sneakers on clearance are great buys, camp chairs are half of Walmart prices, name brand garden tools are crazy cheap. My little secret is to check out the food section where I buy pink Himalayan salt for $4.99 for a 5# bag (they usually have rock and fine ground). You can get some really good buys in the spice section. Happy hunting y'all, Make it a great week. Margo Operation Independence Kitchen redo update Main topic of the Show: How can we fund medical care in our communities The problem and how we got here Conflating health insurance with healthcare and the resulting limiting beliefs (“I can’t”) What is healthcare? What is health? How to foster innovation and bring prices under control Separate lobbying from health care Cash and trade Subscription model Community supported health care Become realistic about care The banker/irs mentality of health service billing Funding ideas Transparency in pricing/getting costs under control Getting the regulator out of the way (Certificate of need for example) The HOA Model Patrons <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E714 · Fri, March 17, 2023
Homestead Happenings for March 17, 2023 - Ep 714
Join me for an update from the Holler Homestead. Friends leaving the farm, new arrivals, winter returns 1.0, and more. Featured Event: SquatchFest June 21-25: https://foodforestfarms.com/store/p125/TheSquatchFEST_-_Solstice_Celebration_June_21-25_2023.html Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant TheHomesteadConsultant.com In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Forage Watercress, dead nettle, stinging nettle, chick weed Morels and other mushrooms Ramps are up Pea shoots and other early spring greens A word on the frost Livestock Lady Pig and LB are leaving the Holler Homestead Rabbit 2 is making a nest about 5 days later than we expected - this is why you wait a week to be sure Sheep moving to the barn in advance of SRF to making things easier for the farm sitters - can do this because the grass is back Getting ready for chicks in two weeks Rats are a renewed problem Grow Seedlings are doing well Brassicas made it through the freeze just fine Rosemary and lavender is still wi
S4 E713 · Thu, March 16, 2023
Choosing Freedom and Building Community with Spags Unfiltered - Ep 13
Today we have an interview show with Spags Unfiltered one of the folks behind the Midwest Preparedness Project, a growing community of folks looking to build REAL community and REAL resilience. We talk a ton about choosing freedom and building community. Featured Event: The Midwest Preparedness Project Spring Event , April 26-30 in Perry, Kansas. Todays Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice/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. Show Resources Spags Unfiltered Youtube Channel Midwest Preparedness project Main content of the show 16 years military, 3 private security, 8 years US House of Representatives, 3 military contractors, now EMPS. Was the Vice President of Kansas Prepper Expo and Full Spectrum Preparedness. Now works with the Midwest Preparedness Project and Freesteading to spread the word about being prepared, community and divorcing the state. Interview Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <span style="font-we
S4 E712 · Wed, March 15, 2023
Episode 712 - The Real Dirt on Banks with John Pugliano and John Willis
Today we have John Pugliano from the Wealthsteading Podcast and Investable Wealth and John Willis from Special Operations Equipment to talk about what is up with bank closures, navigating the recession, building wealth no matter what and more. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summi t in Bastrop, Texas Brave Botanicals You 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 . Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Wealthsteading Podcast Investable Wealth Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?ke
S4 E711 · Mon, March 13, 2023
Spice is BACK! Ep 711
Today we talk about what homesteading IS, trying new things and so much more in a return episode of THE SPICY SISTERS with Amy Dingmann. Featured Event: SRF Digital Passes Paul Wheaton is about to launch a new Kickstarter campaign on Tuesday March 14, 2023. If you're new around here, you may not be aware that Paul's kickstarters always give away a massive amount of amazing stuff for just a buck. The caveat - you have to back the kickstarter in the first 48 hours of the campaign to get all the earlybird rewards. The only way to make sure you don't miss out is by clicking "notify me on launch" on the kickstarter page. Click "notify me on launch" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3&token=23631798 The kickstarter is for the Low Tech Laboratory Movie, featuring innovations in homesteading, woodland craft, hot tubs, kilns, forges, textiles, bees, foraged clay pottery, mycelium, solar power, off-grid solutions, and more. The earlybirds alone are worth well over $100 bucks. They gave me an exclusive sneak peak of what's included: -Videos about heating Greenhouses with Rocket Mass Heaters, and Truly Passive Greenhouse Design -The fourth issue of Living Woods Magazine -The Hidden Half of Nature, a microbial presentation by Anne Bikle and David Montgomery - Toby Hemenway's excellent Permaculture Voices keynote, " Backing Off an Energy Cliff" - An issue of Modern Homesteading Magazine - An ebook about practical homesteading - Tiny house magazine issue 121 - And issue of Permaculture Design Magazine - A Kelly Hart film about natural building Don't miss out on this ridiculous offer. Everything you need to up your homesteading and self-reliance knowledge, for as little as $1. But you have to click the "notify button" to get it . . . click "notify me on launch" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3&token=23631798 Show Resources Living Free in Tennessee A Farmish Kind Of Life Main content of the show Discussions guided in part by our notes and in part by viewer questions Make it a great week! GUYS!
S4 E710 · Fri, March 10, 2023
HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS FOR MARCH 10, 2023 - Ep. 710
Today we celebrate new life on the homestead, discuss seedlings, talk about managing overwhelm and depression and more. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summi t in Bastrop, Texas Today’s Sponsor: 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. Forage Dandelions Comfrey is up Blackberry and raspberry leaves Wild mustard Morels Dead nettle is past its prime Livestock Rabbit ear mites Baby rabbits Duck setting eggs Baby is healthy (Name: cloudy) Reuniting girls with the boys Dogs stayed put when the fence was grounding out Grow Three kinds of broccoli Peas are up Spring greens and radishes Caught up on seedlings and the most important things have germinated Still need to plant potatoes, but onions are in Garlic looks great 15 rosemary plants have been put in the food forest Oregano and Thyme overwintered Holler Neighbors/Community Weekend kitchen demolition push while I was singing a concert Electrician came by SRF Helpers Infrastructure Chicken coop ready to move but the rain is in the way Pump house story Kitchen update Rewiring for solar is underway Finances Sold half of the lamb that just got processed M
S4 E709 · Wed, March 08, 2023
PMAs and Off Grid Living With Louise Milleman - Ep 709
Today is an interview show with Louise MIlleman of Forgotten Ways PMA. Learn about the what and why of private ministery associations as well as her off grid living experiences. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Digital Pass: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/digital-pass-march-25-26/?aff=nicolesauce Today’s Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources Email Louise: info@forgottenwayspma.com Main content of the show Louise Milleman is an earth-loving, tree-hugging, un-schooling, freedom-fighting, world-traveling citizen of the entire world who has went from being a full-time digital nomad, traveling this big beautiful globe with her family for the last 5 years to building a regenerative off grid homestead with her husband and her 2 little girls. She is the founder of Forgotten Ways PMA as she believes that the best way for us to protect our future is to take a step back into the forgotten ways of the past. They spend their time connecting with the land while they connect with each other. She believes that life IS learning and that learning IS life. There is no distinction. By living a slower-paced life and stopping to provide guidance along the way, they are “teaching” their kids real life skills by living out their real life dreams! 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</
S4 E708 · Tue, March 07, 2023
Coffee Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis - 708
Today we talk about USDA and FDA being called upon to fix the processed food epidemic, life skills, woke stuff and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Zero to Hero with Ham Radio at Tactical Response Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton's doing it again - He's giving away more than $100 worth of resources for as little as a buck when you back the Low Tech Laboratory Movie Kickstarter in the first 48 hours. But you have to click "notify me on launch" to get in on these early bird rewards. click "notify me on launch" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3&token=23631798 Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show https://www.youtube.com/live/gwnQ7O8sRiM?feature=share Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup <li style="font-weight: 400;" ar
S4 E707 · Fri, March 03, 2023
Homestead Happenings for March 3, 2023 - 707
The key to survivalism is survival first so we recorded this show later in the day. Why? I wanted to drive home from Chattanooga before the crazy March 3 weather passed through. So I did. Today, we talk about early spring herbal tea ingredients a growing in the yard, the importance of community, my kitchen tear apart, the financial aspect of the ram we processed and more. Featured Event: Refuge Medical training March 24 Today's Sponsor: Brave Bontanicals: BraveBotanicals.com , FreeOunceOfKratom.com 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 <a href= "https://affilia
S4 E706 · Thu, March 02, 2023
WHY DIRECT PRIMARY CARE WITH DR. WILLIAM B BURKHART - Episode 706
Today I have a GREAT interview with Dr. William B Burkhart who has a practice in the Knoxville area. Do you have good direct care practitioners in your area? Let’s share who they are! Featured Event: Chattanooga Voluntaryist Society Meetup, This Month’s focus is herbalism. THE EDNEY INNOVATION CENTER 1100 MARKET STREET, FIFTH FLOOR, CHATTANOOGA, TN Today’s Sponsor: 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. Show Resources www.beacondpc.com William B. Burkhart completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education at UT Knoxville in 2008. After several years as a band director, general music teacher, and orchestral conductor, he began pursuing medicine as a career path. He graduated from ETSU Quillen College of Medicine in 2019 and completed residency at UMKC Community and Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri in 2022. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr Burkhart is now the owner and founder of Beacon Primary Care, a direct primary care practice located in West Knoxville. He is expanding the scope of his practice to include functional and integrative medicine components. Main content of the show Awesome discussion! 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 <li aria-l
S4 E705 · Wed, March 01, 2023
All About Area Studies and More with Mike Shelby and John Willis
Today we talk about the ways of local politics, how to start an area study and more with Mike Shelby and John Willis. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival ( SelfRelianceFestival.com ) Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant ( TheHomesteadConsultant.com ) In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Forward Observer Main content of the show https://youtube.com/live/K3R-jPtFRNQ Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. <s
S4 E704 · Mon, February 27, 2023
Crisis Communications - Episode 704
What do you do if you find yourself in the middle of a media shit storm? Or if something goes horribly wrong on your watch? Or if you are wrongly accused of doing something? Today, we will discuss a few things about communications during a crisis that can help you weather the waves. Featured Event: Responder1 Medical Training at Self Reliance Festival, March 24, 2023 https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/rm-responder-1-1/?aff=nicolesauce Today’s Sponsor Paul Wheaton wants to show you how to build a shed quickly, out of materials right off your own land. The coolest part? Nobody will even know it's there... Check out The Berm Shed Movie at https://permies.com/w/berm-shed?f=495 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Found boxes at Uline for canning jars and redid the jar storage system Spring reset for canned goods is done - and we have a TON of broth to use up This week of no kitchen: focusing on crock pot meals, roasts, and maybe a few steaks on Friday if all goes well Starting to see early spring medicinals so it is time to get rid of dandelion flowers that are dry and replace them with a new round (Annual rotation of medicinals) Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live Mike Shelby from Forward Observer and a whiz at helping people create area studies and implement better situational awareness will join John Willis and Nicole Sauce Tuesday at 12:#0 PM Central. Join is for this live discussion. SOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8px_NkECKQ LFTN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3R-jPtFRNQ SRF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HngRQyVmWd8 Wednesday Interview Ever hear the term Direct Primary Care? Today, we will discussion what int he heck that is and why it is so important in these times of federal overreach in medicine. I am joined by Dr. William B Burkhart, founder of Beacon Primary Care. 9:30 AM Central https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0CFY69WUNc Thursday Live Join me for updates and questions about the March Self Reliance Festival at 7pm Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CiknS_HqgA Friday Homestead Happenings Join me for a homestead happenings update: seedlings, processing, firewood and more. 9:30AM Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OBrAwE00RY Friday Night Live with Tag I get to be a special guest on Tag’s show this Friday at 7pm Central! I can’t wait to see what we cook up. https://www.youtube.com/@LifeDoneFree Weekly Shopping Report from Joe
S4 E703 · Sat, February 25, 2023
What Does An Amicable National Divorce Look Like, Replay of TSP
Jack Spirko and CJ Kilmer sat down this week and discussed what it would look like if the nation split up into different countries and how could this happen in an amicable way. I this this episode is so important that I asked Jack if I could replay it to my audience. Let me know what you think after you listen. Replay of EP 3255 from The Survival Podcast
S4 E703 · Sat, February 25, 2023
Episode 703 - Homestead Happenings for Feb 25, 2023
Today we talk about spring springing forth, community connections, taking a capital loss on purpose and more. Soy poisoning Featured Event: Kerry Brown’s Swap on March 5th - Please RSVP to Kerry: strongrootsresources@gmail.com so we can keep a head count Brave Botanicals You all know John Bush from our time together in the Unloose the Goose podcast and also the webinars we do with Live Free Academy. 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 . Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Dandelion Flowers Dead Nettle EB are growing leaves Green onions and garlic up Livestock Early Spring forage for sheep has reduced need for hay Sheep to the top of the 16 acre lot Ducks are in full egg laying throes, but not the muscovies yet Hesitant to bring baby back over to the others because of LGD things Weaning rabbits today Grow Planting onion bulbs Seed potato prep More seedlings Holler Neighbors/Community The great coop build of 2023 Kitchen repair project Fat Tuesday was fun Lowes: Drug deal (4 wheeler parts) Infrastructure Mobile sheep shelter in progress <l
S4 E702 · Wed, February 22, 2023
Build Your Life with Bear Independent and John Willis
Today we talk about building your life, preparing, entrepreneurial advice, sheep and more with Bear Independent and John Willis Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Direct Link to Bear’s medical training class the Friday before SRF Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Refuge Medical Today’s Sponsor: 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. 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 FreeSteading Group: https://freest
S4 E701 · Mon, February 20, 2023
Imposter's Complex
Today, I share some thoughts about imposter’s complex, changing mindset and owning your future. Canine Trainers Collaboration Workshop Date: April 19-21 Location: Oviedo, FL (near Orlando) Website is fortressk9.com/workshop Today’s Sponsor: FreeOunceofKratom.com Brave Botanicals provides quality CBD and Kratom products for all your needs. If you are looking for a source for Kratom or CBD AND want to support the show, check out the product line at BraveBotanicals.com . John Bush is so confident you will love his products that he offers a free Ounce of Kratom at FreeOunceofKratom.com . Head over there and cover shipping to give it a try. Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live This week, we welcome Bear Independent back to our Tuesday live show! 12:30 Central. Soe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3TbQjzfrNc LFTN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaN0XM0vncE Thursday Live Join me for updates and questions about the March Self Reliance Festival at 7pm Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIHoZIKEo6s Friday Homestead Happenings Join me for a homestead happenings update: processing sheep, last chance to buy pigs, our first 80 degree day and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6tkFxR_1oM Tales from the Prepper Pantry Turkey Au Vin - with pork Spring Canned Food Shift What’s that smell <li style="font-weight: 40
S4 E700 · Fri, February 17, 2023
Homestead happenings for Feb 17, 2023
Today we talk about the transition time on the homestead, solar and community, animal losses, eggs and more. Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Featured Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Permies.com Paul Wheaton over at permies.com and Wheaton Labs wants you to see how easy permaculture can be! This week he's released his Garden Master course trailer check out the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/FQz_BbaNfTU If you want to get really deep into gardening for market, community, or your own homestead, you'll wanna see the whole Garden Master Course. Here's 35 hours of quality instruction on better-than-organic garden practices PLUS the 150 page Garden Master Guide https://permies.com/s/nsgmc?f=495 NOTE: In the recorded version of this episode I stated that it was episode 670, but this is really episode 700! Radio Show This Sunday with Toolman Tim, tune in at the LFTN Youtube channel! Forage Grass Mullein looks good Comfrey s starting to grow - comfrey mouthwash Wild garlic Likely stinging nettle is up but I have not seen any Livestock Rabbit babies died Rabbits are bred again Baking soda/minerals to sheep Have not posted animals for sale but will this week Duck eggs are back - 3/day from old ducks (Muscovys not laying yet) Baby chicks on the way and a processing class in June Harvest meals Sausage from the Eashes Blended foods :D - lesson about ailments Grow Peas, carrots, broccoli and radishes are in the ground (seed roulette) Seedlings STILL are not started - yikes Holler Neighbors/Community Shawn and the solar panels The solar build plan (spending less than $400 more for better long term results) Animal care rotation - we got to give back Infrastructure Getting ready for
S4 E699 · Wed, February 15, 2023
A Tuesday Round Robin
Today we talk about preserving food, chemical spills, self defense, fitness, and more with Joel Ryals of FortressK9, Ed Hubbell of the Iridium Group, Stephen Boone of SHTF Fitness, and Angela Allard of Grumpy Acres Farm. Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant TheHomesteadConsultant.com In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival , March 25 & 26 Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9 The Iridium Group SHTF Fitness Grumpy Acres Farm Main content of the show Original Video was recorded here: https://youtube.com/live/mIFh-hVnjto Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <spa
S4 E698 · Mon, February 13, 2023
Episode 698 - Choose Your Focus with #My3Things
Today we discuss how to apply the SWOT method to your own life plan, cover our usual Monday segments on pantry management and financial progress, and cover a question from a listener about erosion. Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Many Awesome Folks, 12:30 Central Wednesday Live Interview with Thecia Ellis, 1pm Central Thursday Evening Live for SRF, 7pm Central Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Central A word on schedule. Today’s Sponsor: 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. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Redoing the storage system with bins due to putting off the prepper pantry roof replacement Venison Story Spotted the first dandelion bloom Comfrey tea Canned good update About to pack up the whole kitchen Weekly Shopping Report: 02/11/2023 Dollar Tree was first. I'm beginning to see some thinning in the main food aisle, although there are more products in the drink aisle, and the drink coolers are a little better stocked than last week. The frozen-food coolers in the back remain mostly empty. The store was pretty busy today, with two cashie
S4 E697 · Wed, February 08, 2023
Episode 697 - Coffee Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis
Today we talk about the balloon, fnords, CBDCs and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: FREE Workshop - the Opt out of CBDC Challenge Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs Paul Wheaton over at permies.com/?f=495 and Wheaton Labs wants you to see how easy permaculture can be! This week he's released his Garden Master course trailer check out the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/FQz_BbaNfTU If you want to get really deep into gardening for market, community, or your own homestead, you'll wanna see the whole Garden Master Course. Here's 35 hours of quality instruction on better-than-organic garden practices PLUS the 150 page Garden Master Guide LINK TO COURSE https://permies.com/s/nsgmc?f=495 Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Video on YT https://www.youtube.com/live/GwgIdW0Y8yI?feature=share 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: h
S4 E696 · Mon, February 06, 2023
Art and Prepping with Leigh Murphy
Today we have an interview with Leigh Murphy about art and prepping and her journey from a poverty mindset to prepared. Livestream Schedule This Week Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko, John Willis Wednesday Live with Louise Milleman Thursday, SRF Live with Tag from Life Done Free Friday Homestead Happenings will be rescheduled to Saturday Today’s Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com Featured Event: CBDC Opt Out Challenge FREE Five Day Workshop Show Resources www.artbyeighmurphy.com Main content of the show www.artbyleighmurphy.com has an abbreviated but much longer bio. Long time fine artist with over 100 awards for her art, over 20 museum shows of her work, art in collections on three continents, Who's Who of American Women for accomplishments in art, signature member of the American Watercolor Society and Florida Watercolor Society (not that it means much outside that world), published writer in the art periodical genre. Etc. 6-8 Questions for Nicole to Ask •Why I think more artists/creatives should be preppers, they probably are but would not admit it. •What is a "Veblen good" and what that means for those who create them in this economic climate •selling art changed drastically (for me anyway) when the Great Recession happened and it really has not come back since then. •What it's like to be an artist who is a prepper/survivalist and how isolating that can be. •going it alone, and so many of the pitfalls of being single and the importance of setting boundaries. Being seen as an expendable resource and/or your priorities are not important. •along that same thing, dealing with the perception of being a prepper/survivalist and handling the usual contempt of others - until they are in a bind and come to you to save them. This and the previous bullet point tends to be far more of a problem with women. •TSP has been my "safe space" for years and I can say stuff there that I could never talk about to other artists and creatives. Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what
S4 E695 · Sat, February 04, 2023
Episode 695: A Freestyle Chat with Nicole Sauce
Today I talk about a homestead loss, improving myself and my business as a “successful” solopreneur, THE BALLOON, and more in a freestyling podcast! Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Today’s Sponsor 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. Show Outline Building when you are already successful TSP This Week Next steps Mentors, goals, employees, focused work, content planning) Baby Rabbits Died From Scratch House Organizing Time savers Clutter The Balloon Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywo
S4 E694 · Fri, February 03, 2023
Episode 694 - Homestead Happenings for Feb 3, 2023
Today we talk about new life on the homestead, eggs, spring planting, old stuff, and more. Featured Event: Feb 22-24 - Lanier Island, GA (Near Atlanta) Next-Steps.info , use coupon code Sauce10 Today’s Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Forage Grass again Baby chick weed Livestock Baby Rabbits Eggs are back! (Old ducks) New paddock for the sheep Getting ready to order chickens Grow One final garden bed to be prepared Weekend planting in the bed we set up in the fall Early spring flowers are poking up Still have not started seedlings Holler Neighbors/Community Fencing with a friend SRF Just added a bio char presentation: SelfRelianceFestival.com Community solar panel purchase Infrastructure Map of paddocks for the future Top wire is complete Setting up semi-permanent fencing next door (video forthcoming) Finances Fixing old vehicles vs difficult to repair new vehicles (Planned obsolescence) 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: <a href= "ht
S4 E693 · Wed, February 01, 2023
Episode 693 - Permaculture and Prepping with Nick Ferguson and John Willis
Today we talk about permaculture, how to decide what is next on your homestead, rabbits, getting out of a J-o-b and more with Nick Ferguson and John Willis. Featured Event: Canine Trainers Collaboration Workshop Date: April 19-21 Location: Oviedo, FL (near Orlando) Website is fortressk9.com/workshop Today’s Sponsor https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-design-course/?f-495 Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs Paul has a permaculture design course coming in June along side some other pretty cool In Person trainings over at https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-design-course/?f-495 If you have been thinking about taking a course of this nature, consider heading to Montana to learn from a host of great instructors, Like Alan Booker, at Wheaton Labs! Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee HomegrownLiberty.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Tuesday Live with Nick Ferguson 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: <span style= "font
S4 E692 · Mon, January 30, 2023
Episode 692 - Develop Your Purpose with #my3things
Today is another #my3things episode with the primary focus being to develop your purpose. We will also include the usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Opt Out of CBDC, a free 5 day webinar series that covers Sign up here: https://livefree.academy/op/cbdcoptoutchallenge/?ref=52 Speakers: Derrick Brose, Sal the Agorist, Jack Spirko, Rebecca Bush, James Corbett, Richard Grove The TRUTH about CBDCs and what must be done to survive the financial transition Set up a cryptocurrency wallet, acquire crypto anonymously, and trade with others (Bitcoin & Monero) Join the Freedom Cell Network and find like-minded people to connect with in your area Buy and sell goods and services in underground markets with alternative currencies, Put everything you learned into an actionable plan to break free from CBDCs Today’s Sponsor: FreeSteading.com Live this week: Tuesday: Nick Ferguson and John Willis , 12:30pm Central Wednesday: Interview on The Survival Podcast , 12pm ISH Thursday: Self Reliance Festival Weekly Live , 7pm Central Friday: Homestead Happenings , 9:30am Central Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Spring is coming: Eating Only Stuff from here (I may have over canned last year) Freeze Drying the rest of our 2022 herbs that are stored in the freezer (why this schedule) Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree. The store has changed for the better. Maybe they added r borrowed some staff, but the store has been neatened up considerably. The drink coolers are probably at least 50% stocked, with (imho) a better product mix, including Venom energy drinks. The shelves are a lot neater too, and the Health aisle has had a lot of products added, and nicely organized. The place no longer looks "picked and sad," which is good. Home Depot was #3, just to check the price of a 2x4x8. It is unchanged from last week, at $3.35. The store was normal-busy. Aldi was last. They still
S4 E691 · Sun, January 29, 2023
Episode 691 - Permaculture Your Business With Paul Wheaton
Today, we have an interview with Paul Wheaton about integrating permaculture ideas into your business and a bunch of other cool things. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com March 24-25 Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Show Resources Permies.com 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level=
S4 E689 · Fri, January 27, 2023
Homestead Happenings for Jan 27 2023
Today we talk about getting seeds started, big news from the duck coop, dealing with a sick duck and more. Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton Ready to preserve your harvest for the months to come? Build a solar dehydrator! Check out this movie detailing the development of 2 models of solar dehydrator at Wheaton Labs: https://permies.com/w/free-heat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwyahpzl08 Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Forage Watercress got beat back Grass is coming in slowly Garlic is poking up Livestock No baby rabbits yet The egg The sick duck Listing animals Sheep rebellion Baby is getting into toddler trouble Grow Still getting beds ready Beginning to AP relocation project Starting peppers and herbs this weekend Harvest Meals Pork Rib Roast Holler Neighbors/Community Dinner was HUGE for Tactical at the Eversoles Came home to firewood moved and a rainstorm Helping a friend set up electrical fencing for new animals Infrastructure Electrical fencing update (permanent, zoned) Solar install preparation Finances Catching up on warranty claims - an important part of finance Clerical Friday 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: <a href= "https://t.me/LFTNGro
S4 E688 · Tue, January 24, 2023
Episode 688 - Redneck Homestead Alone
Hijacked by the Tactical Redneck. Join Tactical as he covers what it is like to be HOMESTEAD ALONE in the Holler. 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
S4 E687 · Mon, January 23, 2023
Primal Self Care With Jake Weinhagen
Today we have an interview show with Jake Weinhagen, author of the Primal Primer, a book about integrating primal self care into your life. What is primal self care? Stay tuned to find out! Featured Event: Next Steps on Lanier Island, Georgia - Next-Steps.info Use coupon code: SAUCE10 Today’s Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant Promotional blurb: In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to TheHomesteadConsultant@gmail.com with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources Website: https://corehumancompetence.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3go8jqg Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeWeinhagen Main content of the show Luke Weinhagen is a Certified Situational Awareness Instructor, former United States Marine, Founder of Core Human Competence LLC, and the creator of Dangerously Competent, a self-defense and self-sufficiency training program. For over fifteen years, Luke has taught individuals, families, and organizations to assess risk, respond swiftly, and win. He is the author of The Primal Primer and an Applied
S4 E686 · Fri, January 20, 2023
Homestead Happenings for January 20, 2023
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 </li
S4 E685 · Wed, January 18, 2023
Episode 685 - The Rise and Fall of Empires with CJ Killmer of the Dangerous History Podcast
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: <span style=
S4 E683 · Sun, January 15, 2023
Episode 683 - Breakthrough Thinking with Toolman Tim Cook
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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="
S4 E682 · Sat, January 14, 2023
Episode 682 - A Variety Show for January 14, 2023
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
S4 E681 · Fri, January 13, 2023
Episode 681 - Homestead Happenings for January 13, 2023
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 cha
S4 E680 · Thu, January 12, 2023
Episode 680 - Dogs, Niche Business and More with Joel Ryals and John Willis
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 <a hr
S4 E679 · Mon, January 09, 2023
Episode 679 - A Freestyle Chat With Nicole Sauce
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
S4 E678 · Sun, January 08, 2023
Episode 678 - Breaking Through: Ideas from Toolman Tim
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 <li style="fon
S4 E677 · Fri, January 06, 2023
Homestead Happenings for January 6, 2022
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
S4 E676 · Wed, January 04, 2023
Episode 676 - Outlook 23, Health, and Opportunities with Jack Spirko, John Willis and Dr. Ken Berry
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! <span style="font-weight: 400;
S4 E675 · Mon, January 02, 2023
Episode 675: Establishing Your Vision, #My3Things, Step One
Today, we talk about what the #my3things method is, why a strategic plan for yourself and your life is a powerful tool, and we cover how to create a vision statement for your life strategic plan. (Or your family strategic plan). This is the first in a series of episodes explaining how to use the #my3things method to become more successful, productive and to build the life you choose on your terms.
S4 E674 · Sat, December 24, 2022
A CAJUN NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Join me for a reading of the Night Before Christmas, Cajun Style – read by the Elender family.
S4 E674 · Fri, December 23, 2022
An Intellectual and Musical Night Before Christmas
Today we have Michael Leonido (also knows as the chef at the Spring Workshop) reading the Intellectual Night Before Christmas followed by the traditional text in song. Merry Christmas Y'all!
S4 E674 · Thu, December 22, 2022
Australian Night Before Christmas
Join Aussie Ro as she reads the Night Before Christmas, Australian style.
S4 E674 · Wed, December 21, 2022
Scottish Night Before Christmas
Today, we have the Scottish version of The Night Before Christmas, read by Jaggy Little Thistle.
S4 E674 · Wed, December 21, 2022
Tuesday Live with Iridium Solutions
Today we talk about preparing for a house fire, resilient living vs “prepping,” how to build a following on Youtube, and more with with Ed Hubbell of Iridium Solutions and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. Show Sponsor: Brave Botanicals - Your source for high quality CBD and Kratom products at a reasonable price. Get ready for January! SRF Tickets, Sponsorships, and Vendor Booths LFTN Spring Workshop New YT Channel: Harvest Cooking More… Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Iridium Solutions 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
S4 E672 · Tue, December 20, 2022
The Redneck Night Before Christmas
Each year we read variations of the classic poem, The Night Before Christmas. Today's version is the Redneck Night Before Christmas read to us by The Tactical Redneck.
S4 E673 · Mon, December 19, 2022
Episode 673 - What is My 2023 Word of the Year?
Episode 673 - What is My 2023 Word of the Year? Today is our last Monday Show until after the New Year is upon us! In keeping with tradition, I will share with you the word of the year, why it was chosen, and what I hope it will mean - even though we all know we find different lessons along the journey. I will also let you know what is happening during the time between Christmas and New Years for content. Livestream Schedule this week: Tuesday Live with John Willis and Ed Hubbell from IridiumSolutions.caLFTN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGZgu0AKUSI Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton od Permies.com and Wheaton Labs https://permies.com/link/lftn Paul Wheaton has developed a truly passive greenhouse that can grow through the winter with no additional heating. Not only that, but it won't overheat in the summer months! How's that possible? Find out by watching the Truly Passive Greenhouse movie: https://permies.com/link/lftn Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Every Nook and Cranny in the deep freezers are stuffed, as is the fridge with things to cook (Managed to decommission the two outdoor appliances) Almost through the potatoes from the garden (had half a bushel) End of year restock is primarily complete Christmas Dinner from the pantry: Leg of lamb, roasted turnips and carrots, charcuterie and pickled things (Holler Neighbor Style) In purge mode for a last push before the end of the year - lost the crap, keep the things we use Weekly Shopping Report from Joe The first stop was Walgreen's for some vitamins. Stock was mostly good, but there was only one left of a large size of "D," so we had to choose another size in order to use their buy one get one free. Food City was next. Dry cat food was very limited, but they had a couple of 16 lb. bags of Meow Mix. They had a lot of Friskies boxed cans, so we added a box of those too. Dollar Tree was next. We found some large 9Lives cans in there for the first time in months, and grabbed a few; not all our cats like those. The frozen food coolers were really sparse and most of the drink coolers are back to being nearly empty; I think it's the worst I've seen it. The health aisle is beginning to look picked again, but most other areas looked well stocked; there were less unrefrigerated canned drinks though. Both of the two lines they had open ex
Sun, December 18, 2022
Episode 672 - A Variety Show for Dec 17, 2022
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: favorite holiday cookies, where to prioritize investments into your homestead as a new homesteader, how many pets are too many, and more Sponsor of the day: 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. Speaking at next-steps.info Feb 22-25 near Atlanta. Use Coupon Code SAUCE10 for a ticket discount. Main content of the show @Nicolesauce What do you think about the role of "pets" (non working/producing animals) on the homestead and when do you draw the line of "no more pets"? @Nicolesauce what's everyone's favorite holiday cookie @Nicolesauce if you were starting over on a homestead with all the knowledge you have now, what's the first thing you would choose to sink larger amounts money into? (ex. Fencing, buildings, garden, machinery...) @Nicolesauce what one important thing you've learned about yourself or your land this year @Nicolesauce straw or pine shaving for ground cover during the cold months for animals, either in runs or
S4 E671 · Fri, December 16, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Dec 16, 2022
Today we talk about the BIG DEEP FREEZE, babies on the homestead, brainstorming local revenue ideas and more. Forage Pasture seed is germinated and looking good Next week is time to trim/pollard Juniper Berries Wreath evergreens Jerusalem artichoke Livestock Baby bunnies - 3 or 4 - are doing well (We are very hands off right now) Sheep Birth Watch Preparing the pasture sheep for incoming ice (We are actually growing more grass now than we did this summer) Ducks still not laying - chicken is and she is OLD Hoof trimming this weekend Harvest Meals Eggs and bacon (2 weeks) Beef Neckbones Red curry turkey Homesteading in Winter Single digit deep free and snow on the way Stacking Osage logs inside as I find them Removing all stuff from outdoor freezers and fridge, unplugging Testing the kerosene heaters and staging them Setting up electric heater in prepper pantry Stuffing holes in the pump house AP System drain Extra sump needs a stock tank heater Water heat tape and heating systems (electric JUST finished for goats) More mulch Holler Neighbors/Community We’ve been innerly focused (Final coffee push is right now) LFTN Spring Workshop Presale Infrastructure Close to perimeter fence electric Finances Rental Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757&sr=8-2"
S4 E670 · Wed, December 14, 2022
Episode 670 - Tuesday Chat with Porterhouse and John Willis
Today we talk about farming, lifestyle design, getting off your dime and more with Porterhouse of Porterhouse and Teal and John Willis. Today’s Sponsor: Live Free Academy - Check out this free webinar on Crypto Currency Reminder: Spring Workshop Prerelease tickets go on Sale Saturday at 9am Fountain.fm Boost o grams Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee PorterhouseandTeal Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/live/FMGRoZKwVAg?feature=share 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 </li
S4 E669 · Mon, December 12, 2022
Episode 669 - Life and Big Tech with Sue Zoldak
Today I talk with Sue Zoldak about how she has built the life she wants, her transition into Manhattan Living, and her new project counteracting big tech censorship. Livestream Schedule This week 11:00 CT Tuesday Interview with Leigh Murphy on Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Zij38xC_c 12:30 CT Tuesday Live with John Willis and Porterhouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMGRoZKwVAg 9:30 Friday Homestead Happenings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBu6rt3RSQI Show Resources Sign up if you are interested in a Mailchimp Alternative: https://veracausa.news/early-access-2 Zoldak Agency Main content of the show: Interview with Sue 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 <li style="font-w
S4 E668 · Sat, December 10, 2022
Episode 668 - Variety Show for Dec 10, 2022
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: rat poison, sheep, Main content of the show From Jenni advice on being patient for the big picture when you want to see movement on your goals From Ken and when to make a decision to take a loss and switch to a different goal From Nathan How do you prioritize your task list? Filling in the available time with forward progress and achievables, when things like {shortness of available time segments}{supply chain issues}{weather}{missing piece of puzzle} might otherwise leave one in a frozen "paralysis analysis" state. ?What helps you realize, that which might have temporarily sidelined does not necessarily grind you to a halt on every bit of your life simultaneously-- unless YOU yourself DECIDE to stop your own progress . 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 <a href
S4 E667 · Fri, December 09, 2022
Episode 667 - Homestead Happenings for Dec 9, 2022
Today we talk about new winter lives on the homestead, pregnant sheep, MUD SEASON, the portable sheep shelter and more. Today’s Sponsor: Freesteading.com Surprise live with Sue Zoldak at 5pm Central today: https://youtu.be/fTBL3IaOxqo Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Lettuces from the Aquaponics system Red Sorrel is coming back (dragged the pots out into the rain) Ground Nuts Watercress died back but is reappearing Livestock 2 rabbits gave birth, 1 litter is still alive Pregnant sheep has an even bigger udder but no lamb yet Pairing off of other ewe with the ram is not going well so far (She runs away) Still have not clipped muscovy wings but it is time LGDs are sitting on command better - it is all we have worked on Need to trim hooves Conserving hay as best we can - boys just moved to grassy area Chicken egg 3 in the last week - all we are getting Mortimer pulled his dewclaw open - treating it with topical antibiotics Harvest Meals Brisket baked in the oven Venison roast - bone in Lamb Shepherd’s Pie Winter on the Homestead Grass is coming back in Working on improving the animal water set up for rabbits (heat tape) and other anti water freezing things Nice warm spell right now - if it stays dry will do the final two garden beds Restocked on winter clothing during Black Friday sales Holler Neighbors/Community Game night was fun Animal Care Fill in for my concert Infrastructure Sheep shelter saga Update on fencing workshop Electrical for the shed - outlets not working and we are not certain why <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E666 · Wed, December 07, 2022
Coffee with Jack Spirko and John Willis
Today we talk about food shortages, inflation, aquaponics and aquaculture, panic prepping, and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/HKfWAOy8kSI 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 <a
S4 E665 · Mon, December 05, 2022
Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
Today we talk about some homemade holiday gift ideas put together by the Holler Neighbors for this year. Today’s Sponsor, Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Love listening to podcasts? Check out Paul Wheaton's huge bundle of podcasts, videos, and stuff so you can learn all about permaculture from The Duke of Permaculture himself! https://permies.com/link/lftn Livestream Schedule 9:30CT Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis, TBD LINK Friday Homestead Happenings will be at 2pm ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-dYtvlhFjo ) LFTN Weekly Mail LFTN Spring Workshop Presale Dec 17 at 9am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Cow is safely in the freezer Meal plan by broken vacuum seal VakPakIt brand Vacuum Sealer Update (No longer recommend and why) Cruisin’ through the canned goods (Almost out of stewed tomatoes, using green beans) Still need to do the year end resupply and the Cozi Tool I use Weekly Shopping Report from Joe There's likely to be yucky weather off and on all weekend, so we went during a pause in precipitation this afternoon (Saturday). Friday evening, however, a lot of the pumps at the Weigel's I use most often were bagged. I went to my secondary choice, and it was fine. A gallon of untainted regular had dropped to $3.999; this was at both stations. Today's first stop was Dollar Tree. The drink coolers were in better shape, but still had a lot of empty spaces. They had lots of canned goods, but we didn't see any of the lentils we've previously seen there, and the only beans were Northern White. We hadn't bought any lentils in a while, so I don't know if they've been missing for longer. The store was otherwise normally stocked. It was also busier than we've often seen it, especially for a poor-weather day. Home Depot was next. Every open area had islands with a lot of smaller items. The prices looked reasonable. We found the couple of items we wanted without difficulty. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.75. Aldi was last. We found everything on our list, including heavy cream (at least two boxes in the cooler). Stock everywhere looked go
S4 E664 · Fri, December 02, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Dec 2, 2022
Join me for a Homestead happenings update: pregnant sheep, assessing progress, rain has finally come, black garlic and more. Today’s Sponsor: FreeSteading.com LFTN on Free Steading: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Forage Watercress Creek Mint Garden lettuce and chard Roots Must plan garlic this week Livestock Still no baby sheep but we have udders Set up Brownie with Brunie - no romance to date Rabbits due next week Ducks appear to be through the molt but still no eggs LGDs getting more training Harvest Meals Holler Stew The Dry Roast Black garlic Sauerkraut pork roast Winter on the Homestead Musical plants - still alive but not looking very good Collecting leaves and mulching Rains finally came and there is some green Kinds of wood and temperature in the house Holler Neighbors/Community Fun Holler Neighbor Dinners Christmas is coming - let’s buy from each other Infrastructure Outlet covers on water tank redo project, making it done and powering the fence Pulling perimeter fence one section at a time Finances Local, grass fed beef for $4-5 a pound Buying a roll of fence Assessing progress 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level
S4 E663 · Wed, November 30, 2022
Conversations with Life Done Free and SOE
Today we talk about homesteading, community, using your mind to set yourself up for success, hard work, and more with Tag from Life Done Free and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Life Done Free Youtube Freesteading.com Main content of the show https://youtu.be/DrMihhskstA 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</span
S4 E662 · Mon, November 28, 2022
The End is Near - What Are You Waiting For?
What are you waiting for? The New Year? Monday morning? Your next physical exam? The end of a particularly stressful time? Today is the day to start. Show Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Paul Wheaton over at permies.com and Wheaton Labs wants you to see how easy permaculture can be! That's why he wants to share Michael Judd's webinar on water harvesting and soil building, so you can plan out your permaculture paradise! For just 10 bucks, you can learn all about how to design water-harvesting swales and berms for your orchard and garden designs. You'll learn how to plan them out, how to create them, and all the reasons why it will make your gardens go nuts. Check out the link in the show description to get your hands on this 90 minute masterclass in water harvesting earthworks design to make your landscape flourish with ease. Learn how to harvest water and build your soil with simple landscape design principles derived from permaculture! Check out the webinar here: https://permies.com/wiki/171179/Water-harvesting-soil-building-webinar?f=495 Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Tag from Life Done Free - 12:30 Central Homestead Happenings - Friday at 9:30 Central Tales from the Prepper Pantry Thanksgiving was so easy with a deep pantry - no fighting the crowds at the grocery store Cow arriving this week, had a closeout holler neighbor sale and deep cleaned one freezer Venisons are processed: 4 ham roasts (to be cured), ground, breakfast sausage, steaks The tinfoil story Weekly Shopping Report No report this week Frugality Tip from Margo So we just had a little Halloween party. I put out a veggie and dip tray. So I buy a celery and a bag of carrots and the like. I cut up veggies for the tray and then make two bags to put in the freezer. One with the tops and such for stock and then dice up some veggies in another bag to add to soups and stews. Use all the parts of the vegetables and save yourself some money in the long run. Operation Independence Loading up on meat Thoughts on sheep and winter timing Christmas Gift Works
S4 E661 · Sun, November 27, 2022
Episode 661 - Sam Billings on Using a J.O.B. to Build Your Life
Join LFTN listener, permaculturist, and Still Side Hustling Sam Billings as he tells the story of how he realized that a JOB is part of what he needs in place to build the life he wants. Show Resources Main content of the show Sam Billings got his permaculture design certificate in 2009 in College. He used that to create his own position on an Estate in Connecticut turning 2 acres of grass into a food forest. He then started a vegetable farm in Massachusetts, closer to his family. After the landowner could not continue to lease to him, he had to get a job working for someone else and create his homestead with his wife on nights and weekends. Turns out, that's the best balance he has found yet in his life. - What is Permaculture, but more important, what is it NOT? - How did "Big Permaculture" fail you? - What are some of the things you wished you had known when starting your own farm? (This one could be an episode in itself, we can hone it in) - What contributed to the closing of the farm? - How have you been able to restructure your work/life balance? - What's next? 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 <
S4 E660 · Sat, November 26, 2022
Episode 660 - Variety Show for November 26, 2022
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: Livestock Guardian Dogs, cooking roasts, livestock and more. Don’t forget to grab your Small Business Saturday Gift Upgrade at Holler Roast! Main content of the show Recorded live here: Episode 659 - Homestead Happenings for Nov 25, 2022 Summary: This won’t stump The Sauce, but how do you personally make roasts? LGD Update Thanksgiving in the Holler More 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" ari
S4 E659 · Sat, November 26, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Nov 25, 2022
Today we talk about what Thanksgiving was like at the Holler Homestead, update you on the state of the livestock, talk about fermenting garlic and more. Download Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Sponsor: Freesteading.com Highlight Holler Roast as a Great Gift Forage Root veggies Persimmons Winter herbals like Mullein Watercress is bouncing back after the freeze Lettuce looks great in the aquaponics system Duckweed Livestock It’s raining deer Muscovey’s need wings clipped, no dang eggs Brownie has an appointment with a lady HH Sheep are on hay (1 bale a week right now) Off site sheep are still able to graze Rabbits are bred, we hope Harvest Meals Pottage or Holler Stew FERMENTING GARLIC Smoked Brisket the day before Thanksgiving Sign up for the mailing list - chestnut dressing Blueberry/Cranberry Sauce Recipe Winter on the Homestead Turned the AP back on as we have a set of time without a freeze Using up the not great firewood Log Splitter needs to go to the welder Holler Neighbors/Community Holler Thanksgiving and Game Night Infrastructure Do you want a fencing workshop? Redid power to the upper pasture Watering the food forest was easy with microswales Finances Spent $120 on a pastured turkey, Yep. You heard me right. Other than that, we only bought cranberry, butter and apples for Thanksgiving and fed 11. Meal cost was $150. <li style="font-w
S4 E658 · Sat, November 26, 2022
All Things Society with Black Scout Survival!
Today we talk about food shortages, owning your life, logical preparedness and more with Black Scout Survival and John Willis. Download Boost O Gram Wednesday! Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Black Scout Survival Main content of the show Wednesday Live with Black Scout Survival 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 <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com
S4 E656 · Tue, November 22, 2022
Darkhorse Update with Gretchen Catherwood
Today, I am joined by Gretchen Catherwood to hear about the progress that has been made on the Darkhorse Lodge project. Show Resources Darkhorselodge.com Main content of the show Once completed, there will be five, 5 bedroom guest cabins, each room named for one of the 25 men lost from the Marine Corps' 3/5, Darkhorse unit. When our 19 year old son, LCpl Alec E Catherwood, was killed in action on October 14, 2010, it felt as if the world had ended for us. After realizing that we wouldn't honor him by giving up, I stayed up nights, wondering what I could do for those who did come home. Once I had the basics down, my husband added improvements to the plan. Finding my new purpose in life has given me a reason to get up each morning and face the challenges ahead. We will need A LOT of money to complete our build. 5 guest cabins, a staff cabin, and a shower house/dining facility (named for US Army National Guard, Specialist Tim Bowman, who committed suicide on Thanksgiving Day, 2005 after returning home from Iraq). Our employees will be combat veterans as well, including those who will take the participants fishing at one of the most beautiful spots in the south (oh yeah, we'll need boats and gear donated as well). The buildings at Darkhorse Lodge will be handicapped accessible to accommodate as many of our veterans as possible. Gretchen Catherwood 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 <li style="font-weight: 400
S4 E655 · Tue, November 22, 2022
A Variety Show for November 19, 2022
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: rat poison, sheep, Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Episode 654 - Homestead Happenings for November 18, 2022 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-le
S4 E657 · Mon, November 21, 2022
Courage, an Update
Today’s show is an update on my word of the year, courage, and how it is progressing, lessons learned. Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 12:30pm - Live with Sam Billings on using a job to build your life Wednesday, 12:30pm - Live with John Willis and Black Scout Survival Friday, 9:30am - Homestead Happenings and Q&A Tales from the Prepper Pantry Pantry Webinar Year end pantry restock Shopping list for Thanksgiving: 1 apple, 1 bag cranberries, maybe some butter (Explain why) New Rabbit Recipe: bacon, rabbit, butter, onion, garlic, rosemary, juniper berries, cinnamon, sage, carrot, celery, tomato (Rabbit Bolognese anyone?) Thank today’s sponsor, Paul Wheaton BLACK FRIDAY STOCKING STUFFER!! Wanna learn or teach about permaculture while playing classic card games with your family this holiday season? Grab a couple decks of permaculture playing cards for stocking stuffers this year! https://richsoil.com/cards.jsp?f=495 Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made our usual three stops this Saturday, plus one other. Our first stop was Dollar Tree. The coolers are mostly empty now. They still have some Rip-it, but even that cooler wasn't even half full. The food aisles still look good though, and other shelves are also stocked. Before parking, we passed by where a new Michael's (a craft store; competes with Hobby Lobby) will be opening soon. I'm surprised it isn't open yet, but we'll check it again if we go out next weekend. That's unlikely to be Saturday this time, due to the beginning of the holiday feeding frenzy. Next stop was Home Depot. The open areas are now full of islands, as they too get ready for the impending rush. There was a price on the 2x4x8 studs this time; $3.75. The store looked busy already, including employees putting more stuff out. Battery quantities looked good, with fewer and smaller holes. Third was Aldi. The produce area was nicely filled, stuffed even. We found what we wanted, including heavy cream, which I've seen some people report has been missing in some areas. They also had Butterball turkeys in at least one cooler. The bill seemed a little steeper than usual, although I did get a whole pork butt (a new cut for them; they've had half-butts for some time now) and a package of generically-labeled chicken breasts. I didn
S4 E654 · Fri, November 18, 2022
Homestead happenings for November 18, 2022
Today we talk about livestock adjustments, cold weather, garlic and more! Power Pantry Workshop Freesteading.com Forage Persimmons Watercress has frost burn Mullein Roots Rest of food forest planted just in time Need to plant garlic still Lettuce going strong under cover in the ap Livestock Rabbits bred last week Need to redo animal logistics No Duck Eggs Upgrade to the dog shelter Brownie is an issue Bedding for all Harvest Meals Premade in freezer, chinese takeout, bone broth Half cow arrives in about a week Winter on the Homestead Outdoor sink and shower are shut for the year Anti water freezing not being use AP Wrap for the year Cycling sheep water not heating it Watering in winter up the hill challenge Holler Neighbors/Community Airport ride home Supplies shifting during illness Helping hands Check out the newsletter for a number of cool events in the next four weeks Finances Selling the last half lamb 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 <li style="font-weight
S4 E653 · Thu, November 17, 2022
Bear Independent and John Willis Talk Turkey
Today we talk about the current state of things, Russia bombing Poland and rapid news overreactions, real solutions, and more with Bear Independent and John Willis. Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs Wanna learn or teach about permaculture while playing classic card games with your family this holiday season? Grab a couple decks of permaculture playing cards for stocking stuffers this year! https://richsoil.com/cards.jsp?f=495 Power Pantry Webinar, Nov 19 LivingFreeinTennessee.com/pantry Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee BearIndependent.com Grindstoneministries.com Refugemedical.com RefugeTraining.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Wednesday live with Bear Independent, 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
S4 E652 · Mon, November 07, 2022
The LOST Episode with Dawn Sutton
Today, we have the episode you have all been waiting for: The LOST Episode. Dawn Sutton joins me to talk about raising sheep. St. Croix in particular. We recorded this over a year ago and it disappeared, only to return to me AFTER a summer of raising Dawn’s actual sheep! Download Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Want to learn permaculture? Check out the Permaculture Bootcamp at Wheaton Labs! https://wheaton-labs.com/bootcamp/?f=495 You can also learn all about growing food using all your own inputs through the Garden Master Course Kickstarter, here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/garden-master?ref=d5joc Don’t Miss the Power Pantry Workshop, LiveFree.Academy/pantry/?ref=52 (If you get a 404 error on this check back in a few hours, it is launching Monday, November 7) Show Resources Dawn’s Youtube Channel - Autumn Dawn Endeavors: https://www.youtube.com/user/dfvalkyrie StCroix.org AutumnDawn.net Main content of the show Dawn Sutton and her husband are building an off-grid homestead on raw land in Tennessee. Formerly from Ohio, she raised St Croix sheep and has been involved in preserving good bloodlines. 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 <span s
S4 E651 · Sun, November 06, 2022
Mushrooms with Kevin Fitzgerald
Today we have an interview show with Kevin Fitzgerald all about mushrooms. Kevin runs a mushroom side hustle turned full time hustle from his home in Arizona. Show Resources Sun Valley Harvest Website: Svharvest.wordpress.com Main content of the show We are a urban farm in phx Arizona and have followed you through Jack and his podcast. Urban homesteading and mushroom cultivation 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 <li style="font-weight: 400
S4 E650 · Sat, November 05, 2022
Variety Show for Nov 5 2022
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: canning, dealing with bone deep fatigue, leaf mulch and more. Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Online Questions Do you hunt? Canning questions Is Tactical’s 4 wheeler repaired? Is Leaf Mulch ok to use? More From Justine: What kind of wood stove do you use From Willie: Tips for using Fiverr? From Roy: Which electric canner do you recommend From Christian I just recently did my first bit of pressure canning, and I have two concerns... Searching online about this gives me all sorts of conflicting information: Short versions: Leaking during pressure canning but still good seal--safe? Canned food lost seal in hot car, but self-resealed once out of the heat, plus was refrigerated after--safe? From David TLDR How do you keep deep seated, bone weary fatigue at bay when building the homestead, a business, family and an outside full time job? 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:
S4 E649 · Fri, November 04, 2022
Homestead Happenings for November 4 2022
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: canning, dealing with bone deep fatigue, leaf mulch and more. Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Online Questions Do you hunt? Canning questions Is Tactical’s 4 wheeler repaired? Is Leaf Mulch ok to use? More From Justine: What kind of wood stove do you use From Willie: Tips for using Fiverr? From Roy: Which electric canner do you recommend From Christian I just recently did my first bit of pressure canning, and I have two concerns... Searching online about this gives me all sorts of conflicting information: Short versions: Leaking during pressure canning but still good seal--safe? Canned food lost seal in hot car, but self-resealed once out of the heat, plus was refrigerated after--safe? From David TLDR How do you keep deep seated, bone weary fatigue at bay when building the homestead, a business, family and an outside full time job? 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:
S4 E648 · Wed, November 02, 2022
Spirkodamus, Willis and Sauce Kaffeeklatsch
Today we talk about twitter, the fake meat market, Paulgate, and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Save the date: Nov 19: Develop your deep power pantry system - a digital workshop Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Coffee Talk with John Willis, Jack Spirko, & 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 <ul
S4 E647 · Mon, October 31, 2022
Lessons Learned from the Food Forest Workshop
Today is the first day of work after the Food Forest Workshop at the Holler Homestead. We had a great time with everyone and learned some unexpected things while here. Today is a recap of what we learned from trimming tree roots to shucking oysters. Download Show Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs Paul Wheaton's Garden Master Course Kickstarter is still open for backers to get Helen Atthowe's super comprehensive teachings on how to produce high yields of quality crops using all your own inputs, and being kinda lazy and messy with it, all for a fraction of the cost of the live course! And because they've far exceeded their goal, they're dishing out new stretch goal goodies every few days, so get in on it now to watch the goods stack up! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/garden-master?ref=7yxzv3 Livestream Schedule 9:30 am Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis 9:30am Friday Homestead Happenings and Q & A Shop A word on next week - LFTN: The Lost Episode Tales from the Prepper Pantry Lamb, salsa, pickled things, squash soup, chicken, and so much more that was served at the workshop was produced here Watercress is perfect and will soon hibernate for the winter Another round of mint to harvest Planning meals while away What is in the freeze dryer: Chili and guacamole The Mexican Restaurant by my house Black Garlic Weekly Shopping Report None posted Frugality Tip From Alan My Frugal tip, that many, including myself often overlook, is simply when you have a problem, don't assume it is too complicated or you won't understand. Google what you know or go to YouTube and search for it and then learn a little, the task or repair or remediation might be easier than you think. Try asking the question with more and less details will sometimes help get you to an answer. So when your dryer is making noise, or your refrigerator is not working or your mower is not starting or your faucet is dripping, you may find the remedy is simpler then you thought. Or you may look into it and realize that you need help, but either way you will be better informed to make wise decisions. Operation Independence -2k, plus new relationships and 15 trees <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E646 · Sun, October 30, 2022
Preparing for Long Absence from Your Homestead with Lana Stenner
Today, we have another transformational story, this time centered around how to prepare for a long absence from your farm or Homestead. Lana Stenner joins me to share her journey. Show Resources Website and book: https://lanastenner.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LanaStenner/ Main content of the show Lana and her Fireman husband are parents to 4 grown kids and grandkids and live on a small farmstead in Kansas City. They raise goats, chickens & bees in a 120-year-old fixer-upper farmhouse. Lana is the author of The Grace-Filled Homestead - Lessons Learned on Faith, Family and the Farm is in big box stores across the country. 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 <li
S4 E645 · Fri, October 28, 2022
Be the Phoenix with Joel Ryals
Today is an interview with Joel Ryals all about building your life from nothing - rather like a phoenix is reborn from its own ashes. Show Resources Fortressk9 Website K9 Academy Website Main content of the show Joel is the head trainer at Fortress K9 and K9 Academy. About 5 years ago, his wife used his dog training equipment to have him arrested and was awarded 99% of everything he built before filing for divorce. When he was released, he literally had the clothes on his back and had to build back from scratch. Now Fortress K9 is more successful than ever. Let’s talk about building back from scratch. 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 <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.
S4 E644 · Wed, October 26, 2022
Perseverance with Rob Kaiser
Hey everyone, today is Friday, May 31, 2019 and this is episode 138 of LFTN. Today we talk perseverance, prepping and homesteading with John Willis and Rob Kaiser. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee All around Growth Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Wednesday Live with the All Around Growth Podcast! 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
S4 E643 · Tue, October 25, 2022
Short Term or Permanent Fix?
Today is a recounting of a conversation between Tactical Redneck and me about long-term solutions on the homestead versus short-term fixes. When is it best to invest the time and $$ for a permanent solution? When not? What if you cannot come to consensus on this? Show Sponsor: Paul Wheaton, Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Paul Wheaton's Garden Master Course Kickstarter is still open for backers to get Helen Atthowe's super comprehensive teachings on how to produce high yields of quality crops using all your own inputs, and being kinda lazy and messy with it, all for a fraction of the cost of the live course! And because they've far exceeded their goal, they're dishing out new stretch goal goodies every few days, so get in on it now to watch the goods stack up! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/garden-master?ref=7yxzv3 Livestream Schedule Tuesday at 1pm Central: Interview with Lana Stenner on planning for an absence from a busy farm Wednesday Live with Rob Kaiser and John Willis No Friday Livestream due to the Food Forest Event (AWESOME INTERVIEW SHOW INSTEAD!) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Lamb has arrived! (Those who purchased it, check your inboxes later today for instructions) 170 lbs meat Freezer audit season in advance of deer and beef season Freeze Drying Milk and other surplus FD Beef Used Yesterday Pantry Moths Weekly Shopping Report, 10/23/2022 We made our usual shopping trip on Saturday, visiting four stores. Traffic was light. I did not see or hear any signs of stress, like muttered remarks or arguments, in fact I saw the usual courtesy, such as one man motioning a woman ahead of him when another line opened, even though he was closer to it, and she had a cart with more stuff. The first stop was Dollar Tree. The food coolers are essentially empty, and the drink coolers are also becoming sparse. The food aisles still look full. There was an employee setting out boxes to restock in some aisles, but I did not see what types of products were in them. Sonia found some craft items, and I grabbed a drink. Next was Hobby Lobby. I didn't see anything unusual in there; shelves looked full as usual. Home Depot was third. A 2x4x8 was $3.75; I think that's the same as last week, which was down from the week before's $3.98. I noticed the addition of their own batteries on an island, a brand called "HDX." They are alkaline, but made in China, so I'd expect them to
S4 E642 · Sun, October 23, 2022
Build a Homestead with Jason Sparks
Today is an interview with Jason Sparks all about starting a homestead from scratch, being a carpenter, building community and more. Show Resources Kentucky Sustainable Living: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267335831465407 Main content of the show 43 year old male born and lived in bowling green ky my whole life. Own a general contracting company in bowling green ky. Graduated from Western Kentucky University with construction management degree. I have a small homestead right outside of Bowling Green KY. We raise a few cows,sheep,chickens and pigs. We process all our animals at the farm. I started off in prepping about 12 years ago and realized that no matter how much you store it will run out eventually. There is where I started going more in the direction of sustainable living and growing more for my family. I and one other person started Kentucky sustainable living with the purpose of building state wide community. The community is like minded people that help each other now and in the future no matter how the world goes. We have meetings and training events for members. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer <span style= "font-
S4 E641 · Sat, October 22, 2022
A Variety Show for Oct 22, 2022
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: rat poison, sheep, getting ready for a big event, homestead realtors in the network, and more. Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa5uZlo2h_Q 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link</s
S4 E640 · Fri, October 21, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Oct 21, 2022
Today we talk about cross training, banana care, the future of the Holler bees and more on today’s show. Download Food Forest Class Sponsor of the day: Freesteading.com LFTN Community on Freesteading Forage Mullein, Red Dock, Comfrey Ground nut season Livestock Escaping Sheep Issues Picking up butchered meat Rodents are still a problem Pasture update Bees Harvest Meals Squash, Italian casserole Green beans and butter Winter on the homestead Moving firewood Temperature management Mulching the banana Holler Neighbors/Community Newsletter going out Normal Holler Neighbor Interactions (Musical cars), campfires Infrastructure Scheduled fencing movement Water plans <span style= "font-
S4 E639 · Wed, October 19, 2022
Wednesday Live with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis
Today we talk about starting your own business, content creation, attitude adjustments, dog poop and more with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ToolmanTim.co Youtube replay video https://youtu.be/UKXBUh6udB8 Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-lev
S4 E638 · Mon, October 17, 2022
Forgive
Today, we will talk not about being forgiven, but about why it is so important to forgive those around you if you want to build the life you choose. Show sponsor: Paul Wheaton Sponsor Links Paul Wheaton's new Kickstarter aims to create a video-based Garden Master Course featuring Helen Atthowe, and all the things she's not allowed to teach in a university-sanctioned Certified Master Gardener Course. You can support the project, and get gobs of permaculture goodies by pledging as little as $1 here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/garden-master?ref=6cxu6f OTHER SPONSOR LINKS Free heat: https://permies.com/w/free-heat?f=495 Wood heat 8-DVD set: https://permies.com/wiki/63837f495/Wood-Heat-DIY-Rocket-Mass Livestream Schedule Monday: 10:30 Central- Monday Podcast Recording Wednesday: 12:30 Central - Live with John Willis Friday: 9:30 Central - Homestead Happening and Q&A Tales from the Prepper Pantry Use up mode in full swing: Green beans and salsa Preparing the menu for the Food Forest Event Breakfasts are eggs (from the eversoles), hash browns, bacon or breakfast sausage, whole fruit Thurs evening: Brats and burgers Friday lunch - Turkey Tacos, Friday dinner BBQ - pulled pork, rotisserie or smoked chicken, green beans, mac n cheese, salad Saturday lunch - Chili, cornbread, salad, Saturday dinner - butternut squash soup, oysters on the half shell, leg of lamb, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, birthday cake with wheat flour and everything Fridge broke (outside) Neckbones for dinner Weekly Shopping Report 10/16/22 First was Dollar Tree. There were a few more items restocked in the Health aisle, but the food and drink coolers are now all very depleted. The food aisle still looks good though, and canned mackerel (although a different kind) has returned. I believe there were at least a couple of extra employees stocking shelves, but it appeared to be very random what they were putting out. I've seen more glassware available there lately. Home Depot was next. A 2x4x8 has dropped again, to $3.75. It was hard to tell because some things have moved around, but I thin
S4 E637 · Mon, October 17, 2022
Strategic Home Defense with Steven File
Today we have an interview with Steven File all about strategic home defense. Show Resources Strategic Home Defense: https://www.strategichomedefense.com/ Instagram: @strategichomedefense Main content of the show Steven File is originally from Harrisburg, PA and relocated to Texas last year during the spring. Steven has been in the Army National Guard for over 11 years as an Infantryman and has worked in law enforcement for 7 years. He has worked operationally on a SWAT team and worked as a criminal intelligence detective. After seeing the aftermath of violence and traumatized victims Steven and his wife Kelsey devoted their lives to preventing victimhood and empowering people to secure their own future. Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja <span style="font-weight:
S4 E636 · Sat, October 15, 2022
Variety Show for October 15, 2022
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: sheep, dealing with depression, finding land, and more. Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/x6iW8JXI65A 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
S4 E635 · Fri, October 14, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Oct 14, 2022
Today, we discuss sheep finances, livestock in the fall, growing food, a new segment and more. Sponsor of the day: FreeSteading.com Forage All going underground Nuts Harvest comfrey and other frost sensitive plants that are still with us Livestock 5 Sheep to the processor and how loading went Going to retrain Max to like the Eversoles One look close to giving birth - it is our first time so she may just be fat Time to breed the rabbits Ducks are still in jail - 1 egg 2 days ago (RATS) Pigs for sale - IPP and a duroc/IPP mix Lamb for sale Grow Putting all the beds to sleep Lettuce and brassicas in the AP Have not gotten the indoor grow operation together (And will not til after Jack’s) May adjust this section for winter - thoughts Holler Neighbors/Community Meat slicers, dinners, drone shots and emergency sheep assistance New business launches post SRF New feed source in the upper cumberland Infrastructure Geothermal lines are where they need to be. Some residual things to connect gravity water the house. ($2,000) Getting the list of things for water redo project Finances Sheep Finance Review: Sheep: $3,000 Trailer: $3,000 Feed/hay/seed: $900 Vet: $80 Dogfood: $200 Processing: $550-$600 Gas: $200 Fencing: $2,000 Per animal cost (depreciating the fencing and trailer): $539 Per animal charge: $450-$550 Me
S4 E634 · Wed, October 12, 2022
Episode 634 - Beyond Organic Gardening with Paul Wheaton and John Willis
How does crowd funding work? What does Paul Wheaton, the DUKE of permaculture have in the pipeline as far as his next project? We cover this on today’s livestream. Paul’s Kickstarter: Link to Paul's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/garden-master?ref=6cxu6f Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Permies.com Wheaton-Labs.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/yOICNA_CBhw Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja <s
S4 E633 · Mon, October 10, 2022
The Debrief
After a week to assess SRF, today is the Great Debrief of the event. The good, the bad, the ugly, the money. Live streams this week Tuesday Interview Show (Audio podcast on Sunday) Wednesday Live with Paul Wheaton Friday Homestead Happenings and Q & A Tales from the Prepper Pantry Transition from storing to using has happened First frost of 2022 Freeze dryer is back in action Preparing October Food Forest meals: Pulled pork, smoking home cured bacon, breakfast sausage, ground turkey for tacos, butternut squash soup, venison (More to come, as much from the Holler Homestead as possible) Bumper crop of chestnuts this year (How we store them) Weekly Shopping Report for Powell, TN 10/03/2022 We made two trips this weekend. The first, on Saturday, was to three usual places, Dollar Tree, Home Depot, and Aldi. Dollar Tree looked about the same, except less frozen and refrigerated foods. The Health aisle has not been restocked. There are still a lot of cotton pads (good to soak in wax for firestarters), bandaids, and some OTC meds, but the selection is dwindling. One section of food coolers remains Out of Order, but the other sections are now almost empty as well. The drink coolers still have a lot of product, and canned goods are still pretty full, even though it's mostly tier-2 brands. At Home Depot, a 2x4x8 remains at $3.98. For the first time, we both noticed less selection on the tool wall, although we did find another pair of pliers. A lot of the tools are made in China, so I'd expect stock to continue dwindling as central warehouses are drawn down. I don't remember any remarkable changes at Aldi, and we found what we wanted, escaping at just under $100 for the two of us plus the kitties. I don't recall seeing any face-diapers on Saturday. Today, we also made three stops. The first was Dollar General Market. Sonia did not find a large one-piece spoon she wanted (the prior one had just broken at the welds), but she found a small cast-iron piece for the toaster oven, and we added some apples and a small bag of potatoes. Stock looked okay, although they've got Christmas stuff out already, which is indecent. In line we were behind a couple of muzzled sheeple, but I don't remember seeing more. Second was the recycle center; nothing special noted. Traffic seemed light. The final stop was a different Dollar General, where Sonia found the spoon, and also a muffin pan for the toaster oven. The latter turned out to be slightly too big, so we used our tools and turned
S4 E632 · Sun, October 09, 2022
Food Forests with Nicholas Ferguson
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show with Nicholas Ferguson of Homegrown Liberty. We talk about when to have an orchard versus a food forest and take some live questions from the audience. Sign up for the Oct 28 & 29 Food Forest Class. Show Resources Homegrown Liberty: http://www.homegrownliberty.com/ Main content of the show Nicholas Ferguson is a permaculturist and founder of both HomeGrownLiberty.com and RarePlantStore.com. He regularly speaks at large events such as the Self Reliance Festival and is much sought after for his permaculture advising programs. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up <a href
S4 E631 · Sun, October 09, 2022
Holler Variety Show For Oct 8, 2022
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: Geothermal cooling, sheep and dogfood, kratky hydroponics, growing sweet potatoes in the Aquaponics system, repairing a foundation, and more.\ Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/4OFWDJ19Gro 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
S4 E630 · Fri, October 07, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Oct 7, 2022
Today’s homestead update covers two weeks since we were at the Self Reliance Festival last weekend and not around to livestream on Friday. Fall is really taking hold here, we have stayed unusually dry so do not have much grass, will be processing sheep next week, and more. Forage 80 + chestnuts from one tree Watercress looks sad Last round today for any sensitive herbs like mint New mullein plants are popping up Timothy is starting to finally grow Too dry for oysters, alas! Livestock No baby sheep yet Need a livestock trailer to move 5 sheep to slaughter on Oct 11-12 (Barn splitting project) Ducks are laying in the yard and going back in jail Muscovies and Khakis have intermingled 8 sheep, 16 acres, 3 months – and not enough rain to regrow enough to go back over it Pigs will be leaving - hard decision because we got SO MUCH meat - at about $2.35 direct cost (Not including labor) LGD update - Max doesn't respect the fence - but now he does again Feeding dogs dogfood without feeding sheep dogfood (Thanks Steve) Grow Tromboncino as long as T’s leg (and how we grew it) Harvesting timothy seed heads to save on seed money Have not set up indoor lettuce yet Ripping out the whole garden Cauliflower update Holler Neighbors/Community We left and no one died - thanks to the network housesitter, Steve and Tracy, KH, and the other Tracy who kennels dogs for us Had a delightful dinner at the Eversoles - will start one here next week (This week got nuked by surgery) SRF was a screaming success thanks to many hands pitching in Infrastructure Decommissioning the solar water heater and cleaning chimneys AP heat Burying the water line for the gravity fed
S4 E629 · Tue, October 04, 2022
Mindset, Emergencies, and SRF with Johns Willis and Jack Spirko
Today we talk about the Self Reliance Festival, poverty mindset, creating success, Ukraine, natural disasters and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. First Tuesday Coffee Chat with Nicole, John & Jack Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iu
S4 E628 · Fri, September 30, 2022
Preparing with a Special Needs Child with Robert Ralston
Today we have an interview show with Robert Ralston - a man who has approached prepping with a family member with special needs. It changes the equation. Show Resources https://www.prepper-presentations.com/ Main content of the show My Wife and I are in our mid 50's and have been prepping for about six years. We have a 20 year old non verbal autistic child. I work for the family plumbing business in the warehouse where I build prepper items to sell and inspire others in the wood shop. Are you worried about people coming to your house after a long term disruption of the power grid or the internet banking grid? Do good and bad people have the resources to come to your house ? What are the five stages of prepper denial ? What positive outcome can prepping bring about? What should parents of special needs children be doing to prepare for local and global events? Should these parents get into gardening? What is at risk to work on your possible immaturity when it comes to your mind, body, spirit and bank account? How can unemotional critical thinking in preparing improve your mind, body, spirit and bank account? 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: <a href= "https://t.me/LFTNGroup"
S4 E627 · Mon, September 26, 2022
On Like-Mindedness
Today we take a bit of a dive into finding like-minded people should mean, if it is a good idea, and how to make community work. Livestream Schedule: Joel Ryals Live Tuesday at 2pm on my YT No Wednesday Live this week SRF Final Q & A Session Thursday at 7pm. SRF YT Hogget Tales from the Prepper Pantry FD Food is great for travel Tomato wall is disconnected and we are letting tomatoes ripen on the vines Auditing Pantry for On Site Food for SRF Staff Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made this week's trip on Sunday, with three stops. Traffic seemed a little heavy, but it must have been church traffic, because the store parking lots seemed relatively empty. The first stop was Dollar Tree. Ginny on Homestead Corner said her Dollar Tree (somewhere in Maine) was running out of things, and holes were being masked by plastic items spread out on shelves, but I did not see that in ours. The Health aisle has still not been restocked, but everything else looks pretty full. Next was Home Depot. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.98. The battery carrels at checkout are only 1/3 full, but I noticed some additional islands with batteries. They may be switching things around, as the carrels are mostly Duracell and Ray-o-Vac, but the islands are Ever-ready (Energizer). The store is otherwise well-stocked. While getting some 3-in-1 oil, I found a 26" RainX wiper blade there for only $11, so snatched that up. If you need wiper blades, they don't have a lot of them, but if your Home Depot has your size, that's an excellent price. Aldi was last. I don't recall any notable price changes, but there seemed a lot less variety in the chips and snacks area. Produce looked good, the meat area had decent stock, and we found a couple of frozen turkey breasts which we had not seen there for a while. At $11 each, I'm glad we'll get at least a few meals from each one. At my last fill, untainted regular was still $4.199/gallon. Frugality Tip The new freezer probes for $70 https://shop.yosmart.com/products/speakerhub-two-temperature-humidity-sensors Operation Independence SRF Might make a profit this time! 125% focused on the event. (Also tickets go up Wed after 12pm) Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Paul Wheaton wants to show you how to build a shed quickly, out of materials right off your own land.
S4 E625 · Sun, September 25, 2022
Tiny Houses and Prepping with Survival Punk
Today is a Sunday so we have an interview show and today’s guest is someone I have wanted to chat with for a long time: Survival Punk! His is a story of setting personal priorities early on in life and sticking to them - something I did NOT do! Show Resources www.survivalpunk.com YouTube/survivalpunk Main content of the show James takes a rational, creative approach to self-reliance, applying a punk DIY ethic to survivalism without any of the fear mongering or “tinfoil hattery” found in some other areas of the survivalist movement. Why live in a tiny house Who should live in one How can you be a survivalist in one? How can you live in a tiny house with a family How can you afford one? Problems with tiny houses Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board Th
S6 E625 · Sat, September 24, 2022
Saturday Q and A for Sept 17, 2022
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: disappearing sheep, the light at the end of the fencing tunnel, why you will lose livestock if you do not check in every day, and the transition to fall. Main content of the show Replay of Friday’s Homestead Happenings from YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO6dKzDqT_o 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee <a href= "https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.ht
S4 E624 · Fri, September 23, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Sept 23, 2022
Today we talk about disappearing sheep, the light at the end of the fencing tunnel, why you will lose livestock if you do not check in every day, and the transition to fall. Forage Jerusalem artichoke Persimmons Watercress Mint Livestock Duck Story Sheep Story Shoring up rodent proofness of the coop Rabbit is due if she is pregnant Final “clearing evolution” with Sheep Grow Winding garden down and not doing a fall garden Ramping up indoor lettuce right after SRF Green beans are poppin with watering and late season peppers Pulling out the tomato wall after srf Holler Neighbors/Community Showing Eversoles how to do animals Proposing a weekly Holler Neighbor Dinner after SRF SRF! Infrastructure Can finally see how to set up sheep fencing better Winter shelter strategies initiated Finances Let’s just say, we don’t buy meat: Chicken Tacos from the pterodactyl
S4 E623 · Wed, September 21, 2022
SRF Roundtable Discussion with Willis and Bond and more!
Join us as we talk to a revolving set of folks who will be coming to Self Reliance Festival in a week and a half! Ask us anything. Billy Bond, Ken Eash, Stephen Boone, Brian Norton. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Perma Pastures Farm Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXi3b79U5eo Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up <li style="font-weight: 400
S4 E622 · Mon, September 19, 2022
Why fight nature?
Today, we talk about working against nature and ask an important question: why? Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Paul Wheaton over at Wheaton Labs just released 16 hours of footage from his Rocket Mass Heater Jamboree innovators event. Using very little fuel, and producing next to no smoke, the folks down at the lab created a rocket sauna, cooktop, dehydrator, kiln, and a bunch of heater options for smaller spaces, and full-size homes. Check it out here: https://permies.com/wiki/188928f495/Earth-Friendly-Heat-Full-Event This Week’s Livestream Schedule Wednesday at 12:30pm - Live with John Willis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Thursday at 7pm: Self Reliance Festival live Q and A: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LthzEw9jFH_tKPhZLs_5Q Friday at 9:30AM CT: Homestead Happenings https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Headed to Back to the Land Festival this weekend: Backtothelandfestival.com Tales From The Prepper Pantry Precooking for SRF & the Food Forest Event - Lots of MEAT Transitioning out of the canning kitchen and back to winter drying and freeze drying Assessing if there is enough tomato crop to do one more round of salsa Frugality Tip From Margo First tip when traveling, is bring your snacks and road food, sandwiches or whatever you eat. This will save a lot of money on the road. I use re-usable ziploc bags to pack food up and I bring a half of a sponge and a small bottle of dish soap on the road to make sure I will be able to wash them no matter where we stay. We keep a cooler in the car, I pre-freeze filtered water in 1 liter club soda bottles and use them in the cooler. All of the places we stayed have a refrigerator with freezer and the water bottles get re-frozen to use in the cooler, and we had filtered water as a back up if we needed to drink it. For two nights I had rented an air bnb way outside of any town (even further out than the holler) lol. Once we got there the first night, we were not driving back 30 min to a store and then trying to find this place in the dark. I had packed some shelf stable foods that I did not need any tools to open, just in case. And I was able to make us dinner, saving time and mone
S4 E621 · Sat, September 17, 2022
Saturday Q and A for Sept 17, 2022
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: rat poison, sheep, Self Reliance Festival, the new Holler Neighbors, and more. Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Episode 620 - Homestead Happenings for Sept 16, 2022 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee</
S4 E620 · Fri, September 16, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Sept 16, 2022
Fall is taking hold in the Holler. We still could use more rain, but it is much cooler. The second wave of plants is upon us and we are preparing for winter. Forage Someone else got persimmons Mullein seeds we scattered are taking hold Livestock I hit a duck Sick sheep (Bloat or obstructions) 9 days ahead on paddock shifting Still no babies Goats are trained to electric and rotating Need to move the bees Grow Steady flow of green beans Tomatoes coming on the regular but close to done Peppers coming on Lots of basil and herbs to process Preparing for the Food Forest Class in October Holler Neighbors/Community Eversoles moved egg layers into basecamp Trained housesitters for SRF - STILL need someone for the Friday before Infrastructure Rebuilding the 4 wheelers Upgraded goat pasture to be the hub for the whole property Finances Nothing to report Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cook
S4 E619 · Thu, September 15, 2022
Building Market Share with Joel Ryals and John Willis
Today we talk about building market share and defense dogs with Joel Ryals and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/iZu5x12LAW0 Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee <li s
S4 E618 · Tue, September 13, 2022
Learning New Things
Today, we will talk about learning new things as you dive into homesteading or anything else. I realized over the weekend that we have many new listeners interested in growing food, cooking, prepping, starting a new business. Let’s talk about analysis paralysis and getting going! Livestream Schedule This Week Wednesday Live at 12:30pm with Joel Ryals of FortressK9 and John Willis Friday at 9:30 Central - Homestead Happenings (assuming my internet works!) Self Reliance Festival Digital Tickets Tales from the Prepper Pantry Prepping food for the Food Forest Workshop, Oct 28 & 29 Green Beans are all canned Less Salsa this year due to dearth of peppers The Tomato Rat is gone Frugality Tip Get yours in! Shopping Report: 09/10/2022 The entire weekend is likely to be dreary and rainy, so we went during light sprinkles, thinking it may be worse later. Traffic was moderate. We made three stops. The first stop was Dollar [twenty-five] Tree. The Health aisle still looked rather picked, but other shelves, particular in foods, were stuffed. Home Depot was next. A 2x4x8 remains at $4.48. The store was normal-busy, and I didn't notice any holes. They have a good number of chest freezers now taking up space in at least a couple of aisles. I think $179 was the price for a 5 cu.ft. model. If we had the space... The battery carrels were mixed. The coin-cells were fully stocked, but the more typical sizes (AAA up to D) had massive holes, such as only the center one of three columns being stocked on one side. If you need batteries, you'll still find them, but levels are definitely declining. Many are made in China, so with very few cargo ships coming from there now, I expect them to run out. I saw a couple of end-of-season deals on a couple of the Ryobi One+ outdoor tools, and hope that is just starting and will spread. Aldi was last. Canned cat food has jumped a whopping 14c/can, to 54c. Bacon has dropped to $3.99 (from $4.3?). They had plenty of TP. The meat selection was a little better; we added more pork, some of which will find its way into the slow-cooker by the end of the weekend. They had decent amounts of the canned tea I like, and the instant coffee that Sonia has been drinking. Produce was very well stocked and looked good. I saw only a few face-diapers on this trip. At my last fill, untainted re
S4 E617 · Fri, September 09, 2022
Homestead Happenings for September 9, 2022
WE GOT RAIN! Join me today at 9:30 Central for a Homestead Happenings session: Jerusalem Artichokes, incoming visitors Imanee and River from Haven Earth on Youtube. Don’t forget: Fermentation Workshop is Saturday at 12pm in partnership with LiveFree.Academy Check out the video we did with Billy Bond on Youtube last Sunday Forage Jerusalem artichokes are blooming Watercress Mullien is popping up Should be getting mushrooms but not hiking enough - this will hurt for winter stews Livestock Finding Duck egg clutches - ducks need to go to jail for a week Pigs: no babies yet - looks imminent Girl Sheep: rotating fast - no signs they are close to having babies Boy sheep: testing the fence a ton - have adjusted to not going to the barn at night (They do look at it l bunch) Goats getting trained to three strand electric Bees - still no one to help rob honey and it is too late now Cycy found bees Grow Cleaning out squash beds and resetting Peppers are coming on Second bean planting is producing Rat in the tomatoes! Need to harvest and dry basil Holler Neighbors/Community Kerry came for a day to work on the hillside space and it looks a ton better - need more KH went to SOE to install a shower and in the future we will not do GSD weekends there because too many people pulled out last minute so it was a slog Infrastructure New sheep fencing strategy Hillside AP is back in process - was on hold while we figured out sheep Finances Spent another grand on fencing supplies to be able to make more paddocks in adva
S4 E616 · Wed, September 07, 2022
Fireside Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis
Today we talk about Zero down loans, networks of regenerative farms, Fnords and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Today’s Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Paul Wheaton's rocket ovens movie shows all the nitty-gritty details of how you can build an oven to bake pizzas, pies, cakes, turkeys, and more, while only using a few sticks for fuel! It heats up in just 15 minutes, and can be built for dirt cheap. Check it out here: https://permies.com/wiki/rocket-ovens?f=495 You can also get your hands on some FREE rocket mass heater plans so you can heat your whole home on just a few sticks, so grab those here: https://permies.com/goodies/7/lftn Saturday Fermentation Webinar Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Youtube Live Video: First Tuesday Fireside Chat with Nicole Sauce, Jack Spirko and John Willis 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 <li style=
S4 E615 · Fri, September 02, 2022
Homestead Happenings for September 2, 2022
Today we talk about integrating the LGDs with the sheep, late summer gardening, simplifying, infrastructure plans and more. Homesteading on a budget: https://livefree.academy/sp/exit-and-build-homesteading-on-a-budget-workshop/?ref=52 Forage Paw Paw Watercress Goldenrod Mullein seeds Livestock Bred the rabbits Ducks are in an egg pause which means wing clipping LGD Integration Story: access to yard during day with separation – this week we integrated fully with access to their “home” Birthing Update Pigs for sale Girl Sheep rotating fast because it isn't raining Grow Resetting two beds for garlic Final squash harvest New beans just now producing Tomatoes lasted one month longer than in past years Holler Neighbors/Community New Holler Neighbors moving in SOE Shower Build this weekend Infrastructure Fencing Plan for the Sheep Reels <li style="font-weight: 4
S4 E614 · Thu, September 01, 2022
Droppin' Knowledge with Bear Independent
Today we talk about the SHTF, relocation, Self Reliance Festival, The Midwest Regional Meetup, Being 60 and Homesteading, preparedness and more with Bear Independent and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Bear Independent Grindstone Ministeries Refuge Medical SelfRelianceFestival.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 <span style="font-weight: 40
S4 E613 · Mon, August 29, 2022
Winter is Coming
It is a tradition in August to talk about what we are doing to get ready for winter here at the Holler Homestead. Why? Because waiting until that first frost to have things set is a terrible idea and leads to several days of no sleep and lots of activity. Today, I will share how we plan activities for a busy fall, in advance of winter, to be better prepared for the harsh realities of below freezing temperatures in a state ill prepared for its weather patterns. Up this week: Wednesday Live with John Willis and Bear Independent: 12:30 Central (LivingFreeinTennessee.com/live for the relevant links) Friday Homestead Happenings and Q & A: 9:30am Central Live Free Academy, Homesteading on a budget workshop: https://livefree.academy/sp/exit-and-build-homesteading-on-a-budget-workshop/?ref=52 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Broth using strategies in August Hitting the bean patch this week under the hopes we get another round for canning Initiating the prepper pantry redo - using basecamp as a root cellar Testing new freezer sensors Free Rocket Mass Heater Plans from Paul Wheaton Show Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Looking to learn about permaculture, grow your skills, and accelerate your path towards self-sufficiency? Check out Paul Wheaton's permaculture bootcamp at Wheaton Labs! Learn permaculture earthworks, gardening, rocket heating technology and more, all under the guidance of the Duke of Permaculture himself! https://wheaton-labs.com/bootcamp/?f=495 If you're interested in Rocket Mass Heaters, which can heat a home with as little as 10% of the wood consumed by conventional woodstoves, Paul Wheaton is offering FREE rocket mass heater plans to the LFTN community when you sign up for the permies newsletter. Snatch those up here: https://permies.com/goodies/7/lftn Frugality tip: Add on from Christian After hearing the tip from Anna about the watered down dish soap I had to reply to expand on it, this might not warrant sharing on the show. I have been using watered down dawn for a few years and it never even occurred to me that it might be saving me money. I mix it even thinner than Anna, more like 1/4 or 1/5, and I put it in used foaming hand soap bottles from bath and body works. It dispenses from them no problem once watered down. I use this almost exclusively when hand washing dishes as I
S4 E612 · Fri, August 26, 2022
Culture Shock with Shadow of a Wolf
What would it be like to go off to a very remote location in Fall 2019 and not return until Summer 2022. Remote as in no news, no social media, no current events? Shadow of a Wolk joins us to talk about some of the culture shock things he experienced upon returning to the US in a post-pandemic world. Show Resources 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E611 · Thu, August 25, 2022
Live with John Willis and Xavier Hawk
Today we talk about the mysterious link between humans and plants, permaculture, current events, and more with Xavier Hawk and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Phireon.com Main content of the show Replay of the Wednesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/ykSHnNUB-4I Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-lev
S4 E610 · Mon, August 22, 2022
Live with John Willis and Billy Bond
Today we talk about permaculture, current events, coming events, and more with Billy Bond and John Willis. Sponsorships Launching - Who the first one is. A word from our sponsor: Paul Wheaton Want to SKIP the ratrace, and develop your skills towards an independent, self-sustaining lifestyle? Or maybe you want to find somebody you can trust to hand over your homestead to when you're gone. Check out Paul Wheaton's SKIP book to learn more about how he's connecting aging landowners with eager young people who are willing to take over their life's work. https://permies.com/wiki/160690f495/physical-copy-SKIP-book Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Perma Pastures Farm Main content of the show Replay of the Wednesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/pXkoRAcx5rU 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 <
Fri, August 19, 2022
Homestead Happenings for August 18, 2022
Today we catch-up on integrating LGD’s with our sheep, homestead bootcamp, creating a new garden bed, getting ready to leave, and more. A word on next week - Nicole is out but there will be shows. Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Goldenrod Elderberry Watercress Echinacea, other herbs Sassafrass leaves Fodder tree - final round Livestock Pig is due - LB needs to go Forging steep sheep pasture LGD update: Arrival Cluster LGD Update: orienting them with the herd LGD Update: Orienting them on electrical fencing Baby Duck training problems Chestnut is sick Rats Grow Back to watering the garden Green beans are slowly trickling in Tomatoes: 100 lbs so far Squash is abundant Sweet potato green explosion Waterchestnut is dying - not sure how I killed it (A note on growing food and killing plants) Time to harvest hops here One big last round this evening on the gardens and I am out for a week (Pins and needles) Seeded beets and carrots Holler Neighbors/Community Homestead bootcamp Seeking trees and shrubs for the food forest class: Blueberry, cherry, apricot, crabapple Infrastructure Expanding supplies for electrical fencing to make more paddocks in advance Finances Nothing to report Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce
S4 E608 · Thu, August 18, 2022
Part 2: Get Going with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis
Today we talk about starting your own business, content creation, attitude adjustments, Self Reliance Festival and more with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ToolmanTim.co Youtube replay video https://youtu.be/UKXBUh6udB8 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 <ul
S4 E607 · Mon, August 15, 2022
Homestead Bootcamp
Today we talk about getting ready for our first round of homestead bootcamp with a listener who purchased land and wants to come here and see up close and personal what it is like. I will cover how it came to pass, what we did to prepare, and what the next few days have in store for our first participant. Live this week: John Willis and Billy Bond, Wednesday at 12:30pm Homestead Happenings, Thursday at 9:30 am (Explain why) Oct 28-29 Food Forest Class - a few seats left! Sign up here . Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry 36 jars of green beans 7 jars of salsa Smoked brisket Homemade tomato basil soup while it is in season Storage challenge 2022 (The why and the solution) Purging season - walmart shipment goal Frugality Tip I have a tip on how to stretch your dishwashing liquid. This has cut down the amount that I buy to one large bottle or two medium bottles per year. I take an old wine or other see through bottle and wash it out thoroughly. I fill it 2/3 of the way with water and add 1/3 dishwashing liquid. I top the bottle with a spout so that I can easily pour it onto a sponge or into my hands for washing up. The kind of spout I use is like those you would see on oil and vinegar or liquor bottles and can be picked up in most big chain stores or liquor stores for a couple couple of bucks. When refilling the bottle add the water first! This should be done in a very slow stream to prevent a lot of bubbling. If you do get some bubbles they will go away once the mixture settles. This has made my life so much easier and the bottle with the spout is much more attractive than an ugly bottle of dawn on my kitchen countertop. I’m including a photo of my freshly filled bottle below. Anna Shopping Report Weekly Shopping Report for Powell, TN 08/13/2022 (JOE) We've resumed doing our shopping on Saturday, partly in case another trip is needed. So far, I think I've had to make a second trip only when something happens like a cat needs to go to the vet or the USPS slackers have failed to make a delivery. Today's first stop was Dollar General Market, mostly for cat food and some craft items. We walked around a little more than usual, and found the store pretty well-stocked. I think I saw limited quantities of some things, but no glaring holes.
S4 E606 · Sat, August 13, 2022
Homestead Happenings for August 12, 2022
In this week’s update, we will talk about sheep recovery, new animals coming to the homestead, planning a food forest, and late summer garden bounty. Forage Elderberry Mint, late summer teas Watercress is back - liver cleanse Livestock Separating the girls from the boys in sheep Tippy is recovered Need fatter sheep Henry’s foot, and a word on trimming hooves LGDs coming to avoid the parasite load of barn keeping sheep Baby found the pond Grow FINALLY getting peppers Squash Year 2 jars of green beans and four jars of tomatoes Both round 3 and 4 of beans have germinated and the rain has been perfect for this Seeding carrots and beets by Tactical’s house Strawberry round two Food forest install workshop Oct 27 & 28 Holler Neighbors/Community Homestead Bootcamp next week Shower GSD at SOE Airbnb update Infrastructure Goat pasture upgrade with solid wire/centralized charger for s
S4 E605 · Thu, August 11, 2022
Get Going with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis
NOTE: The original upload cut of at minute 35 - I have replaced this file. Refresh your download to get that handled. Today we talk about starting your own business, content creation, attitude adjustments, Self Reliance Festival and more with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ToolmanTim.co Youtube replay video https://youtu.be/UKXBUh6udB8 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 <a href=
S4 E604 · Tue, August 09, 2022
Four Phases of Loss on the Homestead
Today, I share my journey of dealing with loss on the homestead because if you enter into livestock, some will die – and some will die because of you. If you grow plants, many will die - and they will die because of you. Network Update: Open House and Homesteader Swap Meet Last Weekend. Save the Date: Tickets go on Sale Saturday for the Food Forest Class at my place. Oct 28-29 DEADLINE WEDNESDAY! Email community events and meetups to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canning dribs and drabs and how that works (Weird year) Almost through the 2021 chickens Tomato Pie Recipe? Moving everything out of the prepper pantry (Why) Chinese Food Moment Frugality Tip Another time saver: Setting up your canning system Shopping Report Update - 08/04/2022 We missed a couple of things on Tuesday, so did some more shopping last night, since we've got the replacement refrigerator to restock. Right after leaving work, I went to the Aldi which is not our usual one. I only rarely visit that one, because some of their prices are a little higher than the two Aldi stores we regularly visit. There were holes all over the place. The store looked rather picked and sad. Entire produce bins and shelf sections were empty. There was very little meat, and almost no fish, but they did have some chicken thighs, and I got the last pork loin. Their pet food area has always been paltry. After dinner, we went to our usual Food City. Most shelves looked full, but there were a few things missing or limited. There was very little natural peanut butter, and none of the large jars. Even the stuff with waste added was limited to small and medium jars. There was a lot of flour, but very little unbleached. They had decent amounts and variety of cat food. Some varieties of eggs were in short supply or absent. The changes I am seeing are not in a good direction. Operation Independence Collaborating with Permies.com (Paul Wheaton) - PDC: https://permies.com/wiki/65386f495/permaculture-design-course Main topic of the Show: 4 Phases of Loss on the Homestead Why Phase One: Deeply Hurt, Debt Phase Two: Deeply Hurt, Self Loathing or Blame Phase Three: Deeply Hurt: Anger Phase Four: Deeply Hurt: Acceptance What about you? Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-H
S4 E603 · Fri, August 05, 2022
Homestead Happenings for Aug 5, 2022
Today we catch up on 2 weeks of homestead updates, discuss a sick lamb, produce overwhelm, and more. Forage Echinacea flower and leaves (Discuss root harvest) Fodder trees Creek mint Goldenrod Elderberry Livestock The story of the sick sheep (Vet, etc) Baby duck Muscovys are free ranging The molt When sheeps get feisty Pigs and pond LGD Grow Success with zucchini (duck factor) Round 2 of beans, hoping for a third Pasture veggies 55 lbs tomatoes so far (Duck factor) WEEDS Holler Neighbors/Community KH stayed home from swale - seeking a homestead sitter to work with over time 1st Airbnb renter comes from our community Story of connections and housing Infrastructure Water system failure Finances <li style="font-weight: 40
S4 E602 · Wed, August 03, 2022
Morning Coffee with Jack and John
Today we talk about international and US politics, monkeypox, growing food, the swale class, and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/_imqfsQ9Jlw 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 </
S4 E601 · Tue, August 02, 2022
Choosing Liberty with Bradley Bleasdale
Today we have a fun conversation with Bradley Bleasdale: Raw milk producer, freedom fellow, and founder of a preparedness training center. Open House: Saturday 9am-1pm. Bring a dish to share. 605 Long Branch Rd, Lancaster, TN Tales from the Prepper Pantry All tomatoes ripen at once as predicted Time to harvest and dry mint - (The creek mint is prolific) Hoping to be canning green beans or corn or salsa this weekend Frugality Tip TIME SAVER This tip saves time, which IS money, right? If you think this idea applies to your Frugality Tip section, here's what I got: I have a printout of all of the recipes that I use frequently. It's called my Frequent Recipes Cheat Sheet. ALL of the recipes (at least 50) are on 1 sheet of paper (front and back). They're not detailed at all, just the ingredients and oven temp, basically. Since I make them so often, I don't need all of the individual steps. This saves me tons of time because I don't have to look up recipes on my phone, computer, or big ole recipe book. Bonus tips: you can keep it in a plastic sheet protector so it doesn't get dirty, AND you can use a magnetic clip to hang it or stick it to your upper cabinet handle right in front of your face while you're cooking. Saves me so.much.time. Operation Independence Working on a video project with Billy Bond from footage gathered at the Swale Workshop. Main topic of the Show: Choosing Liberty with Bradley Bleasdale About Bradley: One of 13 kids Grew up in Massachusetts Got running water in our house in 3d grade Left Law school at the beginning of my last semester Went from owning an 5,000 square foot home in Florida to living in a barn in Tennessee Made every homesteading mistake possible Now my family has the largest raw milk dairy in Tennessee and I am the founder of the Sequatchie School for Self-Reliance Www.Sequatchieschool.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: <a hr
S4 E600 · Fri, July 29, 2022
SHTF Fitness with Stephen Boone
Would you be able to physically handle it if services stopped for a few weeks and you had to carry all your water, chop wood for heat, or walk ten miles to get to a new place? Today, we talk with Stephen Boone of SHTF Fitness about getting our bodies in shape. Show Resources https://www.shtffitness.com/ https://boone.fitness/ Main content of the show Stephen has been coaching clients in person for years in his studio. His passion for helping others become the best version of themselves has led him to start SHTF Fitness so that he can help like-minded, freedom loving individuals who may not have access to a gym. Stephen specializes in strength training and corrective exercise. He blends conventional strength training methods with Chiropractic corrective movements in order to create a strong, mobile, and pain free individual. Stephen wants to provide value to the prepper community by teaching them how to be physically prepared for the future. Stephen feels that this is currently extremely lacking in the prepper/homesteader space where most things are considered except for physical fitness. This is done without the use of a gym, since most preppers and homesteaders will not have access to a conventional gym. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board <span sty
S4 E599 · Thu, July 28, 2022
A Talk with the Renegade Butcher
Today we talk about butchering with Josh the Renegade Butcher and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Renegade Butcher Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/rMEZvNs0he8 Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E598 · Mon, July 25, 2022
Life Goes On - Defeatist or Insightful?
Last night, I ate Chinese food and read my fortune - it basically said Life Goes ON – Being an overanalyzer, I thought about that throughout the night and wanted to talk about the sentiment - some people consider it defeatist, but is it? Going Live with Toolman Tim on his show at 12:30 today: https://youtu.be/odWS8cSuTGs Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canned beef from the webinar - about 12 lbs Pickled Okra Using up relishes from 2020 Making cheese this week: cheddar and chevre or feta Frugality Tip Seeking yours - the purpose of this section. (The bag of bags) Operation Independence Webinar was a screaming success - thank you Mama Sauce, Lettie and Tactical (Seeking a better camera set up) Main topic of the Show: Life Goes On - Defeatist or Insightful? Failure is not defeat unless you stop trying - in other words Life goes on… Have you ever been in a really tight place, and someone said to you Life Goes On? And you get mad because it is A: heartless, and B: defeatist? I know I have….but is it? Life goes on – defeatist view Cant improve the situation Your problems dont matter The person saying it is an asshole You are powerless You don’t matter Life goes on: the facts Life indeed goes on (scorched earth, building left to become forest, etc) You problems, in fact, don’t matter (And that is a good thing) The person saying it might be an asshole - or they may be wanting to encourage you to keep trying Which means you do matter - they cared enough to listen in the first place It is not all about you (the world) and that is a good thing Failure is not defeat unless you stop trying (Life goes on) - same sentiment two spins - let’s talk about spin and the stories we tell ourselves If you are alive, you can still do something, do good things, make progress so no matter what just happened, you at least still have your life Looking backward at the problem, situation, or defeat for any other reason than to
S4 E597 · Fri, July 22, 2022
Homestead Happenings for 7/22/2022
Today we talk about a hurt sheep foot, hogs, garden production, new babies on the homestead, preparing for the dog days, and more… Open House (As seen in the monthly newsletter) Canning Workshop Sunday at 4pm (https://livefree.academy/checkouts/how-to-pressure-can-beef-with-nicole-sauce/?ref=52) Forage Mullein seeds Dill seeds Many herbs and spices Livestock Ear mite update Sheep are in their “final” home base 2 baby ducks Henry’s foot LB is up for sale Pig pasture update Dog conflict update Grow Eating 100% from the garden this week AND disappointed with output - next steps 10 pounds tomatoes Second round of green beans re up - and fragile Shade cloth needed Update on the Pasture veggies Saving seeds Herdshare Holler Neighbors/Community Kh is doing better Basecamp Update - on Airbnb now: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/675911235487058406 Zello as a homesteading tool - sheep incident Mike L needs help this weekend clearing downed trees from the Wednesday storm near Jamestown - see Mewe for details Infrastructure Battery operated sheep fence (Primashock 4 - https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/primashock-4-fence-energizers-kits?cat_id=245&option_id%5B0%5D=78) Changing storage plan with the basecamp basement in mind New hole in the pond Finances No need to buy food Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757&
S4 E596 · Thu, July 21, 2022
Permaculture, Off Grid Living, Prepping and More
Today’s livestream was fantastic. We had so many people join us and ask a ton of questions. Homesteading, acquiring land, prepping, protecting your house from lightning, sourcing seeds, raising livestock, protecting yourself and so much more! I was joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment, Patrick Barnes from EMP Shield, Tag from Life Done Free, and Billy Bond from Perma Pastures Farm. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Life Done Free EMP Shield (Use coupon code SOE for a discount) Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://youtu.be/aNNLKjiNadw 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 Saman
S4 E595 · Mon, July 18, 2022
Money Mornings
Today we talk about Money Morning and how I am using them to increase revenue through tricking myself into focusing on something important with a gimmick. Webinar: Canning Beef - Members, log into the portal to get set up. Non members, we will sell the webinar at Live Free Academy - link to come tomorrow. Tales from the Prepper Pantry 7 jars salsa 12 jars green beans (½ bushel) Tomato sauce TBD Bone broth Summer Leftover Salad Herb preservation Frugality Tip Listened to the podcast with John Willis, you, and Bear… and since peppers love buckets here’s my tip . At Walmart you can go to the bakery, and ask for the icing buckets . They are 1 and 5 gals, with lids . They do a quick rinse of them , but they are still oily . They used to be free, my local Walmart recently starting charging $1 for each piece .The lids are a-gamma type with a rubber seal . Very very very sturdy buckets . Before the , plandemic , and I would stop by weekly grabbed about 100 with lids ,over a few months . I live outside a small town of 6,000 people , next town has 10,000 people .So not heavily populated area .in the spring when I plant veggies in the garden , we’ll have a storm come through , ice ,sleet etc .I use these buckets to cover each plant for frost protection , if we get a late snow , I put the buckets on the plants , and then cover everything with an old sheet, tarp, blanket, and put a brick on top of that .Saved my plants many a time , by pushing the season a little .I also use the buckets to store food, use for water bowls for animals , store bird seed in them , blackout kit …..uses are endless …..when they degrade over time I throw them out and have more…. Have a great day ..Debi Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made three stops on our trip today. The first stop was Dollar[-twenty five] Tree. No more mackerel, but they have a lot of other canned items, beans and rice (smaller bags), egg noodles, and spices. There were more mugs and other glassware than I've seen in a while. One of the food coolers in the back was completely empty and dark; I did not ask about it. The others were all full. Home Depot was next. Milwaukee has a uniquely shaped ("hawk-bill") knife that Wife really likes, so I got one too. The shape is great for working in the garden, opening packages, and other common tasks. A 2x4x8 is still $4.98. There was not much on the cull cart this week. We picked up some 30% UV shade cloth we'd ordered; it really helps plants to not bake in the hot sun. Our final stop was Aldi. Despite a light list with no meat (other than bacon) this week, the bill seemed a little high,
S4 E594 · Fri, July 15, 2022
Homestead Happening for July 15, 2022
Today we talk about an update on the drought, green bean palooza, succession planting in the garden, what to do when you only get male squash flowers, a hurt pig and more. ONLY 5 SEATS LEFT! Swale Workshop: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/swale-workshop/?aff=nicolesauce Forage Echinacea Seed saving: Dill Confrey and Jewel Weed (Salve time) Livestock No ducklings yet Rats! Lady Pig’s Foot (2 ppl needed to inspect) Sheep are becoming easier May breed rabbits - it is too hot,,,, expanding genetics Egg count is down from the duct so watching for the molt Fodder Harvest Time Grow Blueberrypalooza Green bean harvest 1.0 Reseeded the potato area with green beans Setting up the garlic bed 1 lb tomatoes Male squash flowers (Nitrogen, heat, age) Rain Update Holler Neighbors/Community By by Jenni - you are still a Holler Neighbor (The Rain Storm) Basecamp Update: Possible Apprentice, Transitional Housing <span style= "
S4 E593 · Wed, July 13, 2022
Progress Through Prepping with Bear Independent and John Willis
Today I am joined by Bear Independent and John Willis as we talk about prepping with an eye toward progress instead of panic. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Bear Independent Grindstone Ministeries Refuge Medical Main content of the show As recorded in this video: https://youtu.be/o5U9FqHdhDk Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <u
S4 E592 · Sat, July 09, 2022
Homestead Happenings for July 8 2022
Today we talk about homesteading in the dog days, the business of summer, preserving food and more. Swale Workshop Forage Berries: Blue, Rasp., Wine, Black, Goose Elderberries are not yet rip but moving that direction Comfrey Plantain Mint Almost echinacea time Livestock 7 baby rabbits Clearing Basecamp (sheep) Duckling due in the next week Ducks as entertainment Freeloaders Grow Drought update Cucumber week Volunteers in the pig pasture Green beans in slow motion Garden30 update Preparing the fall bed Starting seeds Preservation Update Holler Neighbors/Community Kat’s blueberry patch Free seeds from Ashley Roller Coaster transition Infrastructure </p
S4 E591 · Thu, July 07, 2022
Rubber Meets The Road on Pantry Management with Tori
Today is a conversation with Tori frow out Mewe group about what her family eats, and how to extrapolate form that to developing a better food savings account. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E590 · Tue, July 05, 2022
Content Creators, Livestock, and Fountain.FM with Jack Spirko, John Willis and Nicole Sauce
Today we talk about how to contact content creators, a cool new podcasting app, livestock, weathering drought and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXi3b79U5eo Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up <u
S4 E589 · Fri, July 01, 2022
Homestead Happening for July 1, 2022
Today we walk through the week on the homestead: drought, lack of rain, growing plants in drought, preparing the chicken workshop, and lack of water. Swale Workshop Forage Milk Weed Flowers Dry grass Dry mint Dry bergamont BTW it is dry Plantain seed- they are dry Livestock 2 new does are in house KH has baby rabbits Sheep are inching closer to the barn and field where they will mostly live Duck is setting 8 viable eggs Snapping turtle woes Goats need to earn their keep Chick processing preparations - relief! Grow Without sprinklers and the hydro systems we would be screwed this year The great tomato blight weather pattern is upon us Beets, garlic, carrots, cucumbers Still no green beans Best dill year ever Rabbit poop is magic Holler Neighbors/Community Update on what we plan to do with Basecamp Infrastructure <li st
S5 E588 · Thu, June 30, 2022
Freedom and Choice with Tesstamona
Today we talk about choosing freedom through geography, the criminal justice system, differences in the West versus the South, music, and more with Tesstimona, John Willis and NIcole Sauce. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast 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 Harves
S4 E587 · Mon, June 27, 2022
Revisit #My3things
Today I walk through #my3things as well as discuss why LFTN came to be and also why preparing for life is what is needed to thrive. Epoch Times covers Self Reliance Festival - welcome the new folks Fall Events July 30 & 31, Swale Workshop in Camden , TN ($197) September 26-29, Butchering Masterclass in Camden, TN ($TBD) Oct 1-2, Self Reliance Festival in Camden, TN ($75) Oct 28-29, Food Forest Install Workshop, Lancaster, TN ($375) - tickets launch August 1 Tales from the Prepper Pantry A word on the drought and its impact on crops Early spring greens transition Still no green beans or cucumbers but they should hit next week Chickens for the winter Busy day meal preparation for a stir fry Filling in the gaps in the pantry: salt, vinegar, etc Frugality tip for extension cords from Strider47 Weekly Shopping Report for 06/25/2022 Operation Independence Broccoli Story Main topic of the Show: Revisit #My3Things Zumba class at the gym Set up election booths for tomorrow’s election Start clearing growth under power lines You read that on our mewe group and you wonder - what is this all about? How does it work? Often people respond with a list of five or six things. Because doing more is better right? I mean, we talk about going the extra time, doing better, AND THE VALUE OF HARD WORK. But does working harder really pay off? What is My3things Why it works and what it will bring you How to get started - big picture goal Is go to work a my3thing? What to do when there are more than 3 things How to balance the list (maintenance vs new territory) I only have 1 three thing Night time to do list and journal Monthly review, annual review Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with
S4 E586 · Sat, June 25, 2022
Homestead Update for June 24, 2022
Today is a homestead update where we discuss what happens next with the sheep, discuss the impact of this year’s drought, share another livestock loss, and more. Forage Dill weed is ready to harvest or let go to seed Should get green beans this week Tomatoes are getting close Wild raspberries are ripe Bergamot / bee balm harvest time and mint harvest time So much I am missing due to travel Found a bartlett pear tree at basecamp that is HUGE Livestock Rabbit passed - not sure why but it was hot and she was pregnant KH’s bunnies had babies What is next for the sheep: Moving to the barn next door - we are prescreening the terrain for knows hazardous plants Shade spot last week during the extreme heat Sheep are bucket racists: they dislike the white ones Sheep nutrient and seeking timothy hay in large amounts 5-6 eggs a day from ducks Grow Hillside garden looks fantastic Tomato wall is amazing Rabbit poop/garden 30 results and update Carrots, squash, etc Holler Neighbors/Community T took care of darn near everything by himself Tapping into the local hvac talent to pimp out the roasting shack What really happened on my “quiet” weekend (Potluck fun times, car repair, etc) Infrastructure Step in posts are not working well due to the drought Chicken netting is up Setting up the sheep barn Watering on timers Looking to add pasture spigots Finances Looking at sourcing scraps for the pigs and other things I learned from Billy Sheep hay and materials is costing more still (A
S4 E585 · Thu, June 23, 2022
Billy Bond and John Willis Talk Swales, Livestock and More
Today we talk about permaculture, swales, livestock, bug out locations and more with Billy Bond and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Perma Pastures Farm Main content of the show Replay of the Live on Youtube. 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 <a href= "https://affiliates.harvestright.com/109
S4 E584 · Mon, June 20, 2022
Back to the Basics
Today, we take a step back to the basics. You know, the shoulds, the coulds and the I cant’s. The things that are relatively easy to handle but get pushed aside. Managing Events Webinar - June 28 at 7pm (Moved the date) SelfRelianceFestival.com has tickets, speaker and demo applications, etc up. Tales from the Prepper Pantry The Beet Story (28 jars) Round 1 of herb harvest and processing this week How I handle the dill challenge All the pork dishes! Using up last year’s chickens Shopping Report from Joe Weekly Shopping Report 06/18/2022 Frugal Tip Use the sun - clothing, water, freshening blankets, growing chicks Operation Independence No need for a grocery store Main topic of the Show: Back to the Basics Story of “Google doesn’t work anymore…”and other observations. Layer after layer of training - even in those of us who think we are immune to it Levels of complexity to everything: What it takes to buy gas at a Shell station The programming is working even though we don’t want it to, and retreating into the woods as a hermit is not a viable life choice for most of us - especially if we are focused on building the life we want to live on our terms. If the recession turns into a depression, if food shortage predictions turn true, if this is a purposeful reset of the economy – not if the why matters. What does matter are priorities, expectations, and community. Back to the basics: Kurt’s grandma story (Having fun costs money) Fusion restaurants – What did you eat when you were 16? 25? ETC What are you doing when you find yourself having fun separate from alcohol, drugs, etc? What does healthy living look like to you? Are you taking that walk every day? (Coffee break with the sheep) If you could only choose 3 things that matter in your life what would they be? How many times per day do you fall into your phone - news, social, text, etc (The 30 minute test) If you tossed out 50% of what you do each day, what would those things be? What wo
S4 E583 · Fri, June 17, 2022
Homestead Update for June 17
Today is the weekly homestead update including successfully addressing bloat in a ram, rabbits, pigs muscovys, weedmageddon and more. Self Reliance Festival, Fall Edition, Oct 1 & 2, Tickets, etc. here . Forage Mimosa blossoms A second cauliflower! Green onions, swiss chard, squash flowers, green tomatoes, new potatoes Seed for things you want to have: plantain, clover, etc Sweet potato greens, malabar spinach, etc Livestock Rabbits due this coming week Sheep bloat story White buckets Pig is nesting but does not look pregnant Muscovy Broody Goats are jealous of sheep Need help harvesting honey/with bees due to my allergy On habits and new animals - step ins and reels, clay ground Grow Garden30 Update - weedmageddon Fertility update The wall of tomatoes Green beans are blooming Furnace like weather in June Beets! Blight update with aspirin Holler Neighbors/Community Jenni will be moving on to her next opportunity - and is still a Holler Neighbor Chicken processing preparation HVAC Install - woot!! Infrastructure Pig pond update The ever increasing joule rating of new chargers and grounding rod strategy Pasture rehab update Food Forest Class in the Fall Finances Hay was not in our sheep calculus but it is not deadly - having a cushion Gift reels from Nancy Pr
S4 E582 · Wed, June 15, 2022
Easy Peasy Gardening with Michael Whisler
Today we talk about growing food the easy way and more with Michael Whisler of Easy Peasy Gardening and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee EasyPeasyGardens.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UcF8_JYbbw 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
S4 E581 · Fri, June 10, 2022
Freeze Drying with Jake Robinson
Today I am joined by Jake Robinson to talk all about freeze drying - a thing he has been doing for years. If you are wanting to know MORE about freeze drying, this is a great episode to listen to! Show Resources My Harvest Right Affiliate Link: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Jake’s Website: www.buybuyland.com Main content of the show About Jake: Long time TSP member & contributor Vocation Flipping Raw Land Enjoy learning new self-reliant skills Married, working to become more detached from systems of dependence Beekeeper, mead and kombucha maker, working on developing animal production to win the Have you developed a routine or approach to FDing? How can you justify the cost of the upfront investment - isn't it cost-prohibitive and isn't the breakeven point a bridge-to-far? What are your favorite foods to FD? You've been able to leverage your FD with trades or barters - can you explain how you did this? Can you provide any source for research, support and feedback to improve a person's FD experience? What are some, if any, hacks you utilize to extend your return-on-your-investment Are there some function-stacking ideas that fit in with FD? 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-lev
S4 E580 · Wed, June 08, 2022
Fireside Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis
Today we talk about growing food, monleypox, food plant fires, and the real things we should be talking about in relationship to guns with Jack Spirko and John Willis. This episode is explicit Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCvsmWZGHg4 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 <li style="font-weight: 400
S4 E579 · Mon, June 06, 2022
What are you preparing for?
Today we ask a simple question: What are you preparing for? I will share with you what I am preparing for, and what I am NOT preparing for and why I have made these decisions. Announcements 1 seat left: Cricket Processing Workshop (I miscounted) June Webinar: Starting an Event, June 26 at 5pm Central Tales from the Prepper Pantry First round of canning this week: Ant Helen’s Pickled Beets Testing freeze dried beet greens to see if I can reconstitute and saute and have the mouth feel right Defrosting freezer story and a word on freezer alarms 50 lbs bacon Breakfast sausage Canning kitchen is set up! Frugal Tip Bone Broth Process Shopping Update from Joe on Mewe Weekly Shopping Report for 06/04/2022 The weather should be reasonable all weekend, but warmer tomorrow than today, so off we went. We made four stops. The first stop was Dollar Tree. They have no more mackerel. We saw a few other "second-choice" options, but the only thing I got there was a cold drink. Second was Home Depot. The price of a 2x4 has dropped further, to $5.48. Ryobi Days is still ongoing, so if you have any interest in their 18V One+ line, now's the time. My wife and I have many of these tools, and none have let us down. The savings on the batteries is great right now. We found the 40 lb. bag of bird seed and 60 lb. bag of blacktop patch we wanted. Third was Aldi. A few prices had dropped: English muffins $1.29-->$1.15, bacon $4.35-->$4.29, eggs $2.26-->$2.21. Pork prices were unchanged, so I got a couple of loins for the freezer; I will can what was in there tomorrow. We found everything we wanted. The final stop was Food City for cat food. They had a decent amount of Friskies cans, and a good amount of various bagged kibble. Overall, stock levels looked good in all of the stores, with no glaring holes. Untainted regular has jumped though, to $4.699/gallon; that's up 14c from a week ago. Operation Independence Chicken workshop is about sold out, which helps Launching sponsorships and new coaching programs in three weeks! Main topic of the Show: What are you preparing for? What are you preparing for? Is it rumore of shortages? Normal things that happen to most people? Zombies? Nuclear War? Economic collapse? What is the thing you have in mind? This weekend, as I say in my garden
S4 E578 · Fri, June 03, 2022
Homestead update for June 3, 2022
Today we talk about sad things, clearing land with sheep, incoming ducks, making unusable land usable and more. There will be a live Q & A after the show so get your questions in! Forage Wheat is ready to harvest Iding herbals/wilds that we do not want the sheep to eat Day Lilies are blooming Garden: Cover crop sautees, daily salad Inside cherry tomatoes Livestock Rabbit ear mites No ducklings yet Eating things faster than we thought so we are moving them each day until cleared (overseeding pasture mix) Muscovies incoming tomorrow thanks to Kerry and Lisa 4 eggs a day - summer slump Sheep story Grow Squash and cukes are looking good Round 2 of green beans germinated Transitioning AP to summer crops Tomato wall has bloom (45 days to ripe tomatoes) Dill and herbs are crankin Squash are popping up from guerilla planted places Weeding video Holler Neighbors/Community Potluck This Weekend Errands made easy with Jenni and Knighhawk Dividing work for Self Reliance Fest (Plus the housesitter) Infrastructure Annual rye, fescue, and timothy (sowing thin, then letting it go to seed, chop n drop) Trellis is up in Sunshine plot Increasing electrical fencing supplies Need a long term portable sheep shelter solution “That Land Is Unusable” the livestock perspective Finances Losing that lamb was a big financial hit - thousands of dollars Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+wit
S4 E577 · Wed, June 01, 2022
Empowering You with Xavier Hawk and John Willis
Today we talk about how decentralization empowers you, and whatever else you bring up in the live chat with Xavier Hawk of Phireon.com and John Willis of SPecial Operations Equipment. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Phireon.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube: https://youtu.be/6Bb0FmwTKm4 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 <span style="
S4 E576 · Fri, May 27, 2022
Homestead Updates for May 27 2022
Today is a homestead update about rabbit ears, incoming livestock, emergency room visits, food success, and more. Forage About to get Elderberry flower Sassafras Leaves Fodder tree harvest round one is in process Red clover - the clover story Livestock Pig nest and pond sealing update Sheep Arriving Chickens keep getting stuck in the feeder (Class is almost sold out) Goat troubles Rabbit Ear Mites New Ducks coming soon - broody duck 2.0 and what we are doing about it Grow Arugula and greens have patches established in the garden Squash in pig pasture (Rehab in process, water automated) Nutrient issue in Sunshine plot and location problem Succession planting where the outdoor lettuce was A word on the week of intermittent rain and planting Holler Neighbors/Community Lots of visitors through this week, potluck solution, taking next week off from visits How we found the sheep Preparing SRF - Call for volunteers Infrastructure Chicken Tractor Fencing Tomato walls are done IBCs ready for the AP Sheep Fencing (Video coming soon on setting a post in solid rock) Finances $4k invested in sheep 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 <li style="font-wei
S4 E575 · Thu, May 26, 2022
Upselling and Q & A with Toolman Tim
Today we talk about upselling, self reliance and more with Toolman Tim and John Willis. LAST CHANCE: Pig Processing Workshop June 10 Self Reliance Festival June 11 & 12 Niti Added A Food Church Workshop , June 10 (COUPON CODE LFT50OFF) Paul Wheaton has a Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/free-heat?ref=1f3rkb Chicken Processing Workshop , July 2 9am-2pm Show Resources Special Operations Equipment https://www.youtube.com/c/TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MceTD-y9DM8 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</spa
S4 E574 · Mon, May 23, 2022
Fostering Functional Community
Today is a response to a question from a listener who wanted to know how it is that the LFTN Community is so functional, mostly spam and scam free, and able to talk about hard things in a productive way. Rather than just answer that one person, I thought I would share some thoughts on how to foster a functional community. Announcements: Chicken Processing will be rescheduled to July 2. Tuesday Live Update Tales from the Prepper Pantry Post vacation reset Garden producing all vegetables (What that looks like) FD running 24/7 and freezers being used to stage the next batch Canning kitchen almost set up (why we have it outside) Curing and grinding the pork to finish the four pigs Chicken breast recipe - alfredo (Cook With What You Have) Frugal Tip Gas Buddy Reusable bag update Operation Independence We are at 90% from Homestead food at this time of year - it feels very good. Considering renting access to our processing setup Main topic of the Show: Decide Purpose (Communicate it) More is bad (Communicate it) Be a community of doers not takers (communicate it) Set and model clear and healthy boundaries (communicate it) Use technology (communicate it) Have an inner circle and accept help (Communicate it) Erase toxic people (communicate it) Mentor people on the edge (communicate it) Discussion is good - arguments are bad (Take things offline that should be off line) Membership Plug Social Network Reminder 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: <a href=
S4 E573 · Fri, May 20, 2022
Homestead Update for May 20, 2022
Today is a homestead update and we cover pig relocation hijinks, how the gardens are faring, handling things alone, money matters, food problems, and more. Forage Lambsquarter Poison Hemlock Daylily flowers Radishes, greens, lettuce, basil and herbs, mint Tactical forged through my freezer while I was gone Livestock Pig Moving Hijinks Chickens are on pasture (Processing class June ??) Pod sealing with swines (Corn over holes) Broody duck Goat on tether Begin harvesting fodder Cycy is better Grow Bean germination problem Cukes and squash up Tomato wall looks good Hops need trellis Foliar spray cycle needed, plants look sad everywhere but the ap and hydro system Potatoes look great, need to be hilled Sweet potato slips Holler Neighbors/Community T held down the fort LB and playing dead Jenni feeding pigs Infrastructure Pond, three sections with electric for sheep IIBCs for the ap are cut and prepped for the AP Perimeter fence is underway Hydro is about done Need to install trellis everywhere Automated pig water and garden water Finances The last 2 weeks cost us money 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 <u
S4 E572 · Wed, May 18, 2022
Billy Bond, John Willis on Pasture Rotation, Food Shortages and Being Prepared
Today we talk about rotational grazing, crazy people, being the counter economy and food shortages on a Tuesday Live episode with Billy Bond and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment https://www.permapasturesfarm.com/ Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXi3b79U5eo 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 <span style="font-w
S4 E571 · Mon, May 16, 2022
May Tea with the Spicy Sisters
Today we talk about community, problems of our own making, or the game “What’s that smell?”, and more on Afternoon Tea with the Spicy Sisters. Show Resources A Farmish Kind of Life Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhxswOGTRc 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affil
S4 E570 · Fri, May 13, 2022
Live From Exit and Build
Today is a live stream from the volunteer room at Exit and build! Go do something good this weekend guys. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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
S4 E569 · Wed, May 11, 2022
Tuesday Live with Patrick Roehrman
Today we talk about prepping, knives, getting things done, planting trees and more with Patrick Roehrman and John Willis. Self Reliance Festival Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee MTKnives.Com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJU9kAZ01uw 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 </ul
S4 E568 · Mon, May 09, 2022
Find Your Special Sauce
Today, we dive deeper into a concept that came out at the LFTN Spring Workshop: Finding and embracing your Special Sauce. Exit and Build Land Summit Self Reliance Festival May Webinar: Assessing Your Land For Security, May 22 at 4pm CT Chicken Processing Workshop Tales from the Prepper Pantry The last two jars of 2019 and some discolored beets from 2020 Swimming in lettuce and greens Onion Flowers in salad Road food: fd cheese, cold cuts, left overs Chicken Recipe: Tuscan Chicken with Ginger and ham Frugal Tip https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-make-foaming-hand-soap/ Operation Independence Launched the chicken processing workshop Using pigs to hopefully seal a pond Main topic of the Show: Find Your Special Sauce Why? What do I mean by Special Sauce I started out as a food blogger – ended up a podcaster and facilitator. How to find it: What do you love? What do you hate? What are your naturally great at? What are you naturally bad at? What do other people tell you you are good at? What have you tried? Why did it succeed or fail? When you are happiest, what are you doing? Why does this make you happy? Wait 2 weeks and review Tear this down to its base elements Ex - happy at the farmers market (great at talking to people, tells good stories, quickly establishes trust, etc) Happy in the Garden (comfortable being alone, excellent observation skills, etc) >>>Go out and try, learn, refine, analyze until you find your Special Sauce or Sauces I started out as a food blogger – ended up a podcaster and facilitator. Used to sing rock n roll Started a
S4 E567 · Fri, May 06, 2022
Homestead Update for May 5, 2022
Today, I talk about the Spring Sprint, caring for yourself and your homestead, adding a Daily Dose of garden care, No Kill List, and the new heartbeats that are arriving this morning. Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Last call for watercress Wild rose petals Hairy vetch Radish greens, lettuce, malabar spinach Sage, young dill, young basil, parsley, cilantro Livestock The chicks are arriving and I still did not find the chick feed I want (sans soy, sans fish protein) Not sure of the sheep schedule Pigs will soon move to Jenni’s Goats need hoof trimming, mineral refills Ducks are about to go broody Dog integration update Grow Spring Sprint: LFTN22 happened exactly when we needed to be transplanting Tomatoes are in the ground, as are herbs Peppers are being hardened off this week Daily Dose: 1 row per day approach No Kill List - Tomato Wall Hopps update Holler Neighbors/Community Jenni served Dinner much to our relief on Tuesday - we are all tired Post event cleanup continues and is taking forever Holler Neighbor Livestream coming soon Infrastructure Hillside AP update Finances Lost a little money on the workshop itself (reality check) Chicken Class will be limited to 10 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E567 · Wed, May 04, 2022
Liberty Events and Homesteading with John Willis and Jack Spirko
Today is the audio version of a First Tuesday show with Jack Spirko and John Willis. We talked about Flote Fest, LFTN 22 , Exit and Build Land Summit , Self Reliance Festival and what one finds at such events. We also covered growing trees, mowing grass, preserving food and many more topics Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwqCSC3obqs 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 <a href= "http://tact
S4 E565 · Mon, May 02, 2022
Insights from LFTN22 Spring Workshop
Every year, we have a new insight from LFTN22 adn this year is no different. This year was the workshop I envisioned when I first had this crazy idea. It took FIVE years, heartache, hardship, injury, recovery and more to make it to this point, but we arrived! Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis, 12:30CT Youtube Tales from the Prepper Pantry Used up the green beans- apparently, I should can THREE bushels this summer if possible Fen 74 people for four days - no problems Venison roasts were great, salmon, rabbit, holler chickens, self made bacon, breakfast sausage, and more Assessing the shelving solution Operation Independence We just passed a major benchmark Main topic of the Show: Insights from LFTN22 Spring Workshop Getting ready stories Cleanup and community Set up and community The day of everythings breaks and community Last minute speaker cancellations and community Av problems and community Lesson: ware the workshop word of the year! Krystal’s Introduction Main Themes - CONNECT: Things happen - failing is opportunity - community solutions (The Aquaponics build adjustment) It all boils down to you: Let go of doubts and do it - imposter syndrome - the only opinion that matters is yours - beating back the voice of cant - believe - regenerate - community solutions (highlight sessions and contributions) Stop Panicking - how to find out what’s happening/perspectives - community solutions Connect - community - solutions – success - resilience The YOU in CommYOUnity) Membership Plug <span style="
S4 E278 · Fri, April 29, 2022
Live the Life You Want
Today we have a replay of a recap of what the LFTN community and podcast are all about. Enjoy! Link to old post 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
S4 E564 · Wed, April 27, 2022
Tuesday Live with Toolman Tim and John Bush
Hey everyone, today is Friday, May 31, 2019 and this is episode 138 of LFTN. Today we talk about building your business, keeping yourself accountable, solar and generators, prepping, and the Exit and Build Land Summit. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ToolmanTim.com ExitandBuildLandSummit.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpahUrccrkA 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 Resource
S4 E279 · Mon, April 25, 2022
Build Your Pantry Right Away
This episode was recorded in March 2020 right before lockdowns were enacted. This was the year of the great TP shortage and folks who had never thought about having more than a few days’ worth of food on hand were thrust into keeping several weeks on hand. As we turn the corner into supply chain problems, this topic has again arisen. Please enjoy this replay episode on how to build a deep pantry right away rather than over time - which is the better way. Link to original Post Episode 279: Build Your Pantry the Right Way 2 episodes to listen to Prepare for Carona Virus in 7 Days (9 days ago) Organize your pantry Load from the back, take from the front - as in the grocery stores Avocado Oil Example Now they are out of it at the store due to service interruptions -- NBD Never needed to do this but did not have a large family You will find yourself knowing how much of a thing you use The food journal (1 month) Take advantage of sales too! Doubling Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community <li style="font-
S4 E563 · Sun, April 24, 2022
Afternoon Tea with the Spicy Sisters
Today, Amy Dingmann from A Farmish Kind of Life and I get together over tea – or something stronger – to discuss all the crazy of the last month.The trolls. The panic. The rumors. All the stuff we usually do not discuss in our usual episodes. This was recorded live - if you want to join a future Spicy Sisters episode live, please keep an eye on my Telegram channel! Exit and Build Land Summit , May 12-15 in Bastrop Texas Show Resources A Farmish Kind of Life Youtube recording of our episode Main content of the show A good, old-fashioned stitch and bitch discussion of the world around us! 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 <a href= "https
S4 E562 · Fri, April 22, 2022
Homestead Update for April 22, 2022
Today I discuss raising rabbits on grass only, popping forage, late gardens, and more. Exit and Build Land Summit , May 12-15 in Bastrop Texas Forage Early spring greens are getting long in the tooth Lettuce, radish, etc Pea shoots Plantain Comfrey and bees story Livestock PIGS Getting ready for baby chickens (Why we time it for now) Adding Muscovies (And Why) Raising Rabbits on grass only - an update Grow Low germination so far - keeping the beds watered Potatoes are up Garlic Hops Sweet potato slips Tomato system on the to do list Lettuce and brassicas are happy this year Fertility schedule is launched Seeding right after spring workshop: Squash and cukes, beets 2.0, beans Holler Neighbors/Community Focused on the workshop Jenni is growing radish sprouts Infrastructure Just about “ready” for sheep and what that really means Red rocks and strawberries Anti duck and chicken defense systems Finances Nothing to report at the moment 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-leve
S4 E561 · Wed, April 20, 2022
Tuesday Live with Billy Bond
Today we have a monthly chat with Billy Bond of Permpastures Farm, We delve into what kinds of livestock you want to have on a homestead and take questions from the viewers. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Perma Pastures Farm SelfRelianceFestival Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-agoPXBJNI 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 <a href= "https://livingfreeintenn
S4 E560 · Mon, April 18, 2022
The Wrong Question
Today I talk about the warnings of coming shortages, and explore the questions that we are asking - the wrong ones as it turns out. Livestream Schedule This Week: Tuesday Live with Billy Bond and John Willis, 12:30pm; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-agoPXBJNI Afternoon Tea With the Spicy Sisters, Thursday at 2pm CT A Word on Next Week’s Schedule Tales from the Prepper Pantry Reorganized the prepper pantry for spring and summer FD Bone broth Raspberry and blackberry leaves have popped Violets if you make jelly Transitioning to refilling (Season change) Operation Independence Underground Network: Informal GSD Weekend - electrical to Tajmaholler, Outdoor shower for LFTN22 Taking time to assess Main topic of the Show: The Wrong Question What is your objective? Food and supply shortages - what I see Get your shoes, winter coats, food, etc etc etc But why? International shipping is jacked up Crop failures to the south Other countries building up stores Sure, the war in ukraine Initial Covid shutdown cycle Who is to blame? Timeline for shortages The wrong questions…..(what can I grow that my kids will eat) The right questions Local production What do you truly need to thrive How can you own your health (Nutrition and excersize) What bad habits need to get thrown out and how can you attack them one day at a time How are you spending your time? Watching the world burn or DOING things? How can you change your provider now or provide it yourself? Winter is coming! But is is spring right n
S4 E559 · Mon, April 18, 2022
Getting Started with Rentals with Matthew Sercely
Today I am joined by Matthew Sercely to talk all about his experiences in the rental world, from an Agorist Tax Advice standpoint! Show Resources www.agoristtaxadvice.com/LFTN https://flote.app/user/Malachirc https://mewe.com/i/matthewsercely Main content of the show Matthew Sercely is many things- he is the Agorist Tax Advisor. He is a Lawyer. He's a bit of a Smartass. But he has also been a real estate investor for over 12 years who now owns multiple rental houses and has also joined groups that own 3 apartment complexes. He believes that for most people, Real Estate is the BEST way to build wealth long term. What sort of real estate have you invested in yourself? Is there a way you think is the “best way” to get into real estate? Don’t you need a lot of money to invest in real estate? Any horror stories you’ve had with real estate? Other than collecting rent, how do you make money in real estate? So, what are the tax advantages of investing in real estate? 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 <li style="font-weight: 400
S4 E558 · Fri, April 15, 2022
Homestead Update for April 15, 2022
Today we talk about rabbits (it’s easter!), slow springs, rain events, water systems and more. #Allthethings. Bigger is harder. Video Tours. Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Watercress, mustard flower, dead nettle Hairy vetch, plantain Green onions Strawberries have unripe fruit (the red rock trick) Livestock Hoof trimming Failed rabbit pregnancy and rebreeding ALL THE EGGS (The irony of this) Conflicted over pigs Grow Seedling update on youtube (Jacks and saving seed) Peppers are just not germinating Failed old pea seeds Lettuce in the AP Ground nuts Seed Roullette Winter wheat Holler Neighbors/Community All hands on deck for the spring workshop Mama Sauce is in town Mini GSD Weekend Infrastructure <span style= "font-weight
S4 E557 · Wed, April 13, 2022
Live with Matt and Gabby from Homesteading for a Living, and John Willis
Today we talk about food shortages, inflation, aquaponics and aquaculture, panic prepping, and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Homesteading for a Living BacktoTheLandFestival Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYP2937u2eY 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 <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-p
S4 E556 · Mon, April 11, 2022
Navigating Inflation, Lessons from the 70s
Today is a complement to last Monday’s episode on developing a deep pantry. We will discuss lessons learned from two folks who navigated the inflationary period of the 70s, when jobs became scarce, people saw the value of their retirements cut in half, and a savings account was the worst way to preserve wealth. Announcements: Going Live with Billy Bond Sunday at 6 Central: https://www.youtube.com/c/PermaPasturesFarm21 Tuesday Live with John Willis, Mat and Gabby from the Sovereign Village Project: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Sunday episodes all month - check out this interview with Janet Szabo Tales from the Prepper Pantry Madly preparing workshop food Freeze Drying Left Overs for travel food Time to assess vinegar stores for the year Using up old seeds Frugality Tip Reusing ziploc Reusable ziplock tip from a listener! https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Storage-Ziplock-Sandwich-Freezer/dp/B091CRGNMX/ref=sr_1_7?crid=TNH3SHOUUNGC&keywords=reusable+ziplock&qid=1649690426&sprefix=reusable+ziplock%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-7 Operation Independence All focus is on the Spring Workshop Main topic of the Show: Navigating Inflationary Periods Why we are talking about this How I gleaned this information. A tale of two families: Just Starting Out vs Time to Retire Set the context: in 1969, gas was 19 cents a gallon … and rose to 29 cents (50% increase), then kept rising. Policy steps taken - price fixing and rationing. Dad focused on big picture, Mom on the details Preserving wealth (Food and agriculture, government job | HAD to have a side hustle to get ahead. 2 jobs) Interest rates were much higher (Like 11% on a mortgage was a good rate) Unemployment high Realestate investment/rentals Buying low, selling high (trellising wire example, barrels 15-100 (Dowie joke) Kept household expenses down, squeezed pennies from stones (Buying $69/yard fabric for clothing, not $99/yard fabric. Multiple stores to get th
S4 E556 · Sun, April 10, 2022
A Homestead Journey with Janet Szabo
Join Janet Szabo and me as we talk about her journey from pursuing a career in science to becoming a homesteader, knitting guru and more. The week ahead: Last Unloose the Goose Episode Wed at 4pm CT Tuesday Live with John Willis 4 Shows a week for April Show Resources Janet’s Blog: https://buttercupmade.com/blog Main content of the show My husband and I have lived in Montana for 28 years and for a large part of that time, we "prepped," or "homesteaded," or whatever you want to call it. We have about 30 hens and one very spoiled rooster, raise pigs, and have a large garden and orchard. I can and preserve as much as I am able. We're both in our mid-50s now and starting to realize that we have to do things differently than we did in our 20s and 30s. I thought our experiences might be useful to others. How did we end up in Montana? Did we know we wanted to do this when we came here? How did our homestead evolve? What changes have we had to make because of age? What would we do differently looking back? What opportunities do we see going forward? 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 <li style="
S4 E555 · Fri, April 08, 2022
Homestead Update for April 8, 2022
Today is a homestead update that covers germination challenges, losing heartbeats on the farm, early spring salad mix, and more. Freeze Drying Webinar is Sunday! Forage Wild mustard flower (and how I came to permaculture) Hairy vetch Dead nettle and watercress Green onions, brassica greens Red veined sorrel - The tale of the 4 year chard plant RIP Livestock Lost 2 heartbeats this week Goats need more rotation 2 year land agreement for the sheep Fencing for sheep Pig decisions are hard (Lady got out!) Grow Slow to wake - trees are flowering just in time for the last freeze Seedling update: Lettuce/peppers not yet germinated Last round of seeds are here: Tarragon Potatoes are in, seeds planted last week still have not germinated - the waiting is the hardest part Swimming in duck eggs Holler Neighbors/Community Resumed holler dinners this week - holler family meeting Had the property blessed this week All the car trades Milk A word on homesteading solo Infrastructure Outdoor shower is coming along Need to for real plant the living fence seeds Finances Only purchasing bratwurst and cold cuts for the spring workshop this year - the rest was grown here Thanks to Ryan and Myles 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 <
S4 E553 · Wed, April 06, 2022
Inflation, Prepping, Aquaculture and more with John Willis and Jack Spirko
Today we talk about food shortages, inflation, aquaponics and aquaculture, panic prepping, and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXi3b79U5eo 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 <li sty
S4 E552 · Mon, April 04, 2022
Developing a Stable Pantry vs Panic Prepping
Today we address an issue: How to quickly develop a deep pantry vs panic prepping. Day after day as the rumors of food shortages abound, I see lists distributed by people who do not appear to have prepped a day in their lives. Usually wheat, beans and rice are heavily featured. Instead of panic buying these items, consider taking an afternoon to develop your deep pantry plan. You will be much happier with the end results if you do. Announcements: Exit and Build , May 13-15 in Bastrop, TX (Online free or in person in TX) Getting Started with Freeze Drying Member Webinar Tales from the Prepper Pantry Addition of an electric smoker Precooking workshop things: Chili, Sweet potato chili, bacon, meatloaf, sauerkraut, feta cheese The 25 lb bag of carrots for $20 Fresh yard greens (Plantain is up!) Pre-canning assessment season Frugality tip Rags vs paper towels Operation Independence Ordered the last of our 2022 garden seeds (Only needed green beans, turmeric, tarragon. Could use radish, beet and a few other things for the fall garden. Thank you to the seed fairy of 2020) Main topic of the Show: Developing a Stable Pantry vs Panic Prepping Resources SOE Panic Prepper Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lW_B5LAfDA&list=PL2rh2mAHBQlIJq2nDgseOyc48XAHLgNPC The Basics of Being Prepared for Most Things The Basics of Food Storage LFTN Member Resources: Canning, making cheese, making bacon, pantry management - so much more SHORTAGES ARE COMING TIME TO PANIC! Inflation Supply chain disruptions Crop failure THINK - what season is it in the US and why does this matter (Corporatized Food System) What ha
S4 E551 · Fri, April 01, 2022
Homestead Update for April 1, 2022
Today is an update on the Holler Homestead for the week including plumbing, Cycy’s healing, in-ground gardens, the GSD weekend and more. Forage Mushrooms Could have radishes but we do not Dead nettle, stinging nettle, chick weed Wild lettuce, lettuce, sage Red sorrel Dandelion flower Food Storage/Pantry Removing this unless there is something of note that does not fit on Monday’s show Livestock Pigs? Cycy 8 eggs a day from Ducks Rats in the coop Goat hijinks Baby chicks ordered What we did instead of grow/homestead Hot water heater turned blow out Pump House repair Fix kitchen sink leak (Plumbing all the time) - seedling starts suffered Grow Garden beds are in Post pig grasses Beets, radish and carrots seeded Brassicas in the AP
S4 E550 · Wed, March 30, 2022
Tuesday Live with Joel Ryals
Today we welcome Joel Ryals of Fortressk9.com to the show to discuss protection animals. This is the audio from a Tuesday Live with John Willis. LAST DAY FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING of $35: SelfRelianceFestival.com Hog Processing Workshop Show Resources Special Operations Equipment FortressK9 Discussion: What is a protection dog? How do you train a protection dog? Will they get along with other animals I have? Can I trust a protection dog not to bite my family and friends? How much is a protection dog? How do you deploy a protection dog? Why would I want a protection dog? Isn’t the dog just going to get killed if I use it? Can I feed my dog raw food? ….and about a million other topics. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board <li style="fo
S4 E549 · Fri, March 25, 2022
Friday Homestead Update for March 25, 2022
Intro: Physical injuries and soreness vs emotions, the passing of a soul mate, theories on soulmates. A hard week on the homestead with schedule, emotional things, and spring coming Forage Wild mustard flower Watercress Dandelion flowers Green onions Red veined sorrel Searching for morels Food Storage/Pantry 700 LBS Pork First milk freeze dried Making bacon, sausage Cheese for LFTN 22 Reorganizing this weekend with assistance Livestock 4 pigs, one weekend Sheep Visit from Dawn Rabbits due next week Goat hijinks Duck Eggs Grow Garden beds forked Early Spring Weeding Hard reset on worm bins Visit from Kerry on Friday Holler Neighbor/Community GSD Weekend Infrastructure <span s
S4 E548 · Thu, March 24, 2022
Long Term, Low Carb Storage with Chef Keith Snow
Today I have a bonus episode with an interview with Chef Keith Snow about storing and using food - particularly when you are a low carb/keto eater. This episode includes a coupon code for membership at his site so pay close attention! Announcements Earlybird pricing expires for Self Reliance Festival in just one week! Get your tickets today ! April Member Webinar, Getting Started With Freeze Drying Show Resources https://www.foodstoragefeast.com/ https://www.harvesteating.com/ Main content of the show Most recently, Chef Snow served as Director of Food & Beverage at Sundance Mountain Resort in Provo Utah where he oversaw a diverse array of restaurants, banquets, coffee shops, a deli, The legendary Owl Bar, The Foundry Grill, and the venerable Tree Room which holds the Forbes 4-Star designation. In 2018 the Snow created Food Storage Feast, a website designed to help others learn what foods to store and most importantly, how to cook with otherwise bland foods in an emergency or food shortage situation. Chef Keith Snow is the author of The Harvest Eating Cookbook-Running Press 2009, and host of Harvest Eating Radio, which has surpassed 442 episodes and continues to grow a substantial audience of devoted listeners, true friends, and fans. Chef Snow has been featured in many national magazines such as Prevention, Women’s Health, and Western NC Magazine. Chef Snow has been featured in some of the biggest online destinations such as Fox News, Parade Magazine, and Slashfood. In addition, Chef Snow was one of 12 US-based chefs invited to participate in the 4/14 Festival In Dijon France. Keith has served on the Expert Council for The Survival Podcast since 2011 and fields listener questions for the TSP podcast. Chef Snow has appeared in hundreds of original culinary videos that are showcased on Youtube and many other video-sharing websites. The videos have been viewed millions of times since 2005. The Harvest Eating TV Show on RFD TV was available to 55 million homes in the US. Chef Snow and his production team created 20 episodes of Harvest Eating that broadcast starting in May of 2012 each Tuesday at 4pm central. The Harvest Eating Youtube Channel focuses on teaching people how to make local and seasonal cooking a way of life. In 2008 Chef Snow was awarded The National Restaurant Association’s Youtube Hot Chef. An all-expense trip to Chicago and a chance to give a live demons
S4 E547 · Wed, March 23, 2022
Farmish Meets Ferocious
What would happen if John Willis, Amy Dingmann and Nicole Sauce all hopped on a Tuesday live together to discuss the world? Magic. Magic would happen. Join us for a replay of the Tuesday live discussion about trolls, minding your own business, growing food, building a better life and so much more! Show Resources A Farmish Kind of Lilfe Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Hog Processing Workshop Self Reliance festival Main content of the show Amy Dingmann is an author, podcaster, vlogger and manages a homestead in Minnesota. She sits on the Expert Council for The Survival Podcast and knows a thing or two about homeschooling, people, having fun, and building your life on your terms. Tuesday Live Audio 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer <a hre
S4 E546 · Tue, March 22, 2022
Episode 546: Take Two With Toolman Tim Cook
The audio on yesterday's episode was jacked up for some listeners and not others, so I decided to re-release this episode. Enjoy! Nicole Sauce
S4 E546 · Mon, March 21, 2022
Sunday Live with Toolman Tim
This weekend, we processed four pigs. We ended up with 700 pounds of meat, maybe more. The cap to the weekend was a late night live with Toolman Tim who will be speaking at my coming spring workshop! The usual Monday episode will air tomorrow as I am taking a light day after all that work. Tuesday Live is with Amy Dingmann and John willis I hope you enjoy this livestream - there are f bombs Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninjaca Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E545 · Sun, March 20, 2022
Afternoon Tea with the Spicy Sisters, Tea 1
Today I run the audio from a live video shot with Amy Dingmann of a Farmish Kind of Life. We will do these discussions monthly and you get it as a bonus podcast. This episode has explicit language. Sunday at 9pm EASTERN - I will be live here with Toolman Tim! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azaD5Z3VVY4 Shit that really happens on the homestead Cost of feed OMG EVERYTHING BROKE Entitlement Mentality from Listeners "Amy, you need to talk about current events more because you have a platform you should be using for 'good'." Nicole “Don’t say fuck on your own show because I don’t like it Flouncing “Remove me from your group because I don't like what you said” (Can you be a bigger victim than this?) Get off your ass Telling me you don't have time to do something you "really want to do/start/change", but spending HOURS online chatting/posting. DUDE. I see your constant posting in the chats all day long when I scroll back through. STAHHHHHP. Media Sucks Unprecedented Ukraine is not panicking people enough so we have a new, more transmissible combo variant! 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: <a hre
S4 E544 · Fri, March 18, 2022
Homestead Update for March 18, 2022
Today Today we talk about the past week on the homestead. Projects, livestock, stories and more in order to serve as an inside look at what homesteading is really like. Get your Self Reliance Festival and Hog Processing Workshop Tickets before the early bird price expires Forage & Gardens Watercress Green Onions Kale Stinging Nettle Morel season arrives Food Storage/Pantry Freeze drying milk once again Making ready to eat meals Seasonal shift from root cellar to house due to temperature Livestock Put my processing pants on BIG decision you all saw coming Poultry classes/Turkey Day/ Sustainable meat chickens Rabbits due in 2 weeks POOP! Grow AP planted IBCs incoming despite everything breaks week Upper garden update/rain Seeds starting and cuttings Infrastructure Living Fence Update Fencing the pond Sheep plans Holler Neighbors/Community Processing weekend and collaboration on food The story of moving feed Gas prices and the weekly milk Finances Feed prices are up Chicks are more than double from last year More went out than came in this week, BUT the cow finances are looking GREAT 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!</p
S4 E543 · Thu, March 17, 2022
Tuesday Live with Billy Bond and John Willis
Billy Bond and John Willis join me today for a replay of yesterday’s livestream. We talk about growing food, mindset and navigating inflation on this episode. New monthly livestream with Amy Dingmann: Afternoon Tea with the Spicy Sisters. YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6l_E-iyl1c Odysee: https://odysee.com/afternooontea:b4fb3f0b9d796603b1c18e87e0b1c2255502727c Flote: https://flote.app/user/Nicolesauce/live Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Stump the Sauce From Corey about finding wholesalers Main Topic: Tuesday Live with Billy Bond and John Willis What is up with these livestreams? Resources: Special Operations Equipment Permapastures Hog Processing Registration Self Reliance Festival Registration 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. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup</s
S4 E542 · Mon, March 14, 2022
5 Addiction Lessons
The last two years, I have seen friends take on smoking and drinking addictions and whip them into submission. As part of the journey, I realized a few things about addictions in my own life. Today, I share them with you. Webinar for April: Getting Started with Freeze Drying: April 10 at 4pm CT Livestreams this week: Tuesday Live: Billy Bond (12:30 CT): SOE and LFTN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g New Concept with Amy Dingmann: Afternoon Tea with the Spicy Sisters: LFTN YT and Flote:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Tales from the Prepper Pantry The failed jar of tomato sauce (Video out tomorrow) Freezer Audit/preparation for pig day is complete Prioritizing eating up of the older items: 2021 beef, pecans from Kurt, other items Freeze dried smoked chilies anyone? Precooking chilies and stews for LFTN 22 Forage this week SNOW Operation Independence Side Hustlin to earn some extra cash Exit and Build Land Summit it May Main topic of the Show: 5 Addiction Lessons Mental vs Physical Addiction Physical finite, mental takes time Every day a choice Not just chemicals you consume (Meth, sugar, social media endorphins, helping, etc) When does it become addiction? When it runs you instead of you running it. Addressing root problems If It Was Easy You Would Not Be Addicted Every day choice = a grind Using food for emotional things Sugar/chocolate Moderation vs not at all The Change Must Come From Within—And Help Can Come From Without Court orders Doing it for your spouse, child, etc Hitting Rock Bottom is different for everyone Speakers AA and other methods Support and boundaries </ul
S4 E541 · Fri, March 11, 2022
Homestead Happenings for March 11, 2022
Today we talk about the past week on the homestead. Projects, livestock, stories and more in order to serve as an inside look at what homesteading is really like. Webinar reminder: Assessing your property for microclimates Email homesteading questions to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Forage Friday Foraging Frenzy: dead nettle, watercress, dandelion greens Spreading seed foraged from last year Food Storage/Pantry Milk Story Freeze Dryer cycle reboot Livestock Decided Sheep Winter bedding problem Grow Garden meeting Finished pollarding Eggs are increasing with the light Infrastructure Pond fencing progress Weed control set up for living fence AP Plan for hillside garden Weedcloth Better Living Post construction cleanup Dog training.Cycy update Finances More is going out than coming in (feed/grain, infrastructure, and bedding) Membership Plug <span style="font-we
S4 E540 · Wed, March 09, 2022
Fireside Chat with Charles the Humble Mechanic and John Willis
Today I am joined by Charles the Humble Mechanic and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment to discuss getting your business house in order no matter what the current environment. Reminder: Member Webinar this coming Sunday: Assessing Your Property for Microclimates with Kerry Brown, Sign Up The show is growing as a resource for improving your life, homesteading, and self reliance. Language happens New Wednesday format Extra Show this week Stump the Sauce This isn't really a stump the Sauce question but can you talk more about vacuum bagging your dressed chickens? Pros, cons, and maybe what to look for like the size for whole birds, and what else you've found it useful for. I know these machines are expensive and you are the only person I have ever heard even mention them on any show I listen to. Love the show and your coffee made great Christmas gifts. Keep up the good work. (Eric) My vacuum packer: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/vacpak-it-vmc10op-chamber-vacuum-packaging-machine-with-10-1-4-seal-bar-and-oil-pump/186VMC10OP.html Bird size Bone damage (Bone shields) 5ML bags or thicker: https://vacuumsealersunlimited.com/shop/commercial-chamber-vacuum-sealer-bags-pouches/5-mil-chamber-bags/6-x-9-flairpack-500-chamber-vacuum-sealer-bags-case-of-1000/ Oil changes not hard Main topic of the Show: Fireside Chat with Charles the Humble Mechanic and John Willis Resources: Charles the Humble Mechanic Special Operations Equipment Self Reliance Festival 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. Community <ul
S4 E539 · Mon, March 07, 2022
Do Your Homework
Today, we discuss getting ahead of the urgent by doing your homework, as well as communicating when schedules slip. Live with The Humble Mechanic and John Willis , Tuesday at 12:30 CT Microclimates Webinar with Kerry Brown, Sunday, March 13 at 3pm Central SelfRelianceFestival.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Road food fail STILL SEEKING to reorganize the freezers Reconfiguring the above chest freezer storage this coming weekend Lots of green beans to eat - not sad about this Scored a beautiful Bok Choy from the Stoltzfuss farm at Rogue - so nice to have something fresh to cook Forage this Week - not much has changed Watercress (but flooding) Dead nettle Chickweed Dandelion greens Operation Independence Post Rogue Assessment - lost money - next steps (Profit was -$455) Main topic of the Show: Do your Homework We haven’t had a hard conversation in a long time. You know the one I mean - the one I mean. The one where we are honest with ourselves. Just got back from Rogue - got me to thinking about doing my homework (explain the coffee situation there and what we did) Then starting thinking about SRF 1 and 2 and ways we could have better equipped sponsors, vendors and attendees with information in advance of the festival and realized we had more homework to do as well as a 9 hour drive. I am very good at handling changing demands of an event with grace, but if I do my homework, there are fewer of these issues. What do I mean by doing your homework? Post meeting follow ups the same day Preparing a thank you note in advance of an event where one will be needed gets that small but important task done Thinking through big projects and identifying production needs, then doing them BEFORE deadline Looking into the background of people and things that you must know about to be successful (SRF Speakers) <li style="font-weight: 400;" ar
S4 E538 · Wed, March 02, 2022
Fireside Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis
Today we have something new: a monthly chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis. These First Tuesday talks are at 12:30 CT and we stream them live on various video channels. Be prepared for the f bomb in these episodes. Headed to rogue Food Conference this weekend. Get your tickets for the June 11-12 Self-Reliance Festival Stump the Sauce Feedback from Jon in West Virginia on Siloing. Main topic of the Show: Fireside Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis Connect with us! Jack Spirko, The Survival Podcast John Willis, Special Operations Equipment Nicole Sauce, Living Free in Tennessee Why we are doing this new show series and what do you think? Covered on this episode: Proper prepping Unkraine Coffee Building a Business Finding Employees 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. Community Mewe Group: https:/
S4 E437 · Mon, February 28, 2022
Permaculture Visit Debrief
We have had two permaculturists out to help review what we are installing at the Holler Homestead. Kerry Brown and Nick ferguson. Today, I run through the list of things that we have to do and will describe how we move on when the list is bigger than the pocketbook. Show Resources: Kerry Brown: Strong Roots Resources Nick Ferguson: Homegrown Liberty Weekend things in March: Planting Ausage for the living fence this coming Sat, 1pm Processing Pigs (no class) March 19 - come and help if you want GSD Weekend: March 25 - Sat and Sunday (Bonfire, operation eyesore, outdoor shower, installing power, hanging lights. RSVP to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chicken tastes good again Illness in the Holler Roemertopf Beef Roast Recipe of the week Freeze Dryer Update (busy times) Re-upping milk subscription Missing fresh veggies from the garden and need to start seeds now Spring Forage Chick weed Dead nettle Watercress Dandelion greens Operation Independence Taxes Main topic of the Show: Permaculture Debrief Process: Goals discussion, walk about, the rain event Hillside Garden/Aquaponics/Water Feature French Drain Outlet Erosion Issue Fodder Trees - Camping Area Fodder Trees Elsewhere Food Forrest Pond Area and Sheep/Goats Fig Hedge Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-
S4 E536 · Fri, February 25, 2022
Episode 536 - Living with War
Russia invaded the Ukraine - that is what the headlines say. For days, I have watched people hyper focus on this international event. Then the joke memes started. Then the prepper facebook group got amped up about getting prepared via purchasing all the things. Then more humorous memes happened. Then it was Friday - and I had extra time to spend on something. And I had a decision to make. Today, I will share with you how I am moving beyond the crisis reporting drama of this world event to do my best to focus on the things that will move my life forward despite the fight with Russia, or the Ukraine, depending on which side is the side du jour. Connect on Social: t.me/lftnupdates https://mewe.com/join/lftn https://flote.app/user/Nicolesauce Resources: Investable Wealth: https://www.investablewealth.com/ukraine-invasion-war-is-profitable/ What the Hell Is Actually Going on in the Ukraine , Jack Spirko Main Topic: Living with War War sucks - and what happens next from our country’s leaders to this altercation could have a pretty dramatic impact on our lives. Or very little. And the hell of the matter is that it is entirely out of our control. So, then, how do we live with war? Situational awareness vs obsession (Time is investment) What does war mean if it happens? Profit opportunities (John’s email) Terrible loss of life - military activation We are not as tough as we once were and this is a problem If it goes on: supply chain issues for things that are not easily available/made here Violence against us citizens abroad and possibly on us soil What if it doesn’t happen? We know something will happen - just not how far the US admin will go If you go all in on “we are going to
S4 E435 · Wed, February 23, 2022
How to Do Great Events
Join Mama Sauce, Tactical Redneck and me as we talk through how we decide to do events, how we get ready for events, and what happens from there. Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: 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
S4 E544 · Wed, February 16, 2022
What's in your medical kit? with Jenni Hill
Today, we welcome Jenni Hill back on the show to talk about how she designs her medical kit and some steps you may want to take to tailor yours to the needs of your household. Announcements: Last Call for Self Reliance Festival Tickets at the Preregistration Price Show Resources Jenni on Facebook Main content of the show Jenni is a massage therapist with a strong background in the healthcare field. While navigating auto-immune disorders in her own household, she put a big focus on health, healing and preventative care. How do you know where to get started? Okay, so tell us what's in your stores. How do you know when to use what? 4.How do you rotate and resupply? When deciding a course of treatment, what factors do you look at? Let's talk about preventative care and how your preps help How about some of those natural alternatives 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Ad
S4 E533 · Mon, February 14, 2022
Squeamishness and Homesteading
Today we will talk through several things that you need to learn not to be squamish about on the homestead. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Urgently need to do the freezer audit and inventory Reorganizing wire shelving with dollar tree bins to keep stuff from tipping Restocking 1X per month for the next 6 months in light of shortages Planning garden based on canned good usage (How this works) (2 bushels beans, 200lbs tomatoes, 150 beets, etc Book to read soon: Winning the War on Weeds by John Moody Weekly Forage Dead Nettle Watercress Operation Independence Self Reliance Festival this weekend! Main topic of the Show: Squeamishness and Homesteading Why this topic and the reality of homesteading Assumptions: livestock, very rural Squamishnesses Blood and guts/ injuries/ first aid Blood and guts processing Insects and rodents Poop/manur Sitting in the dirt Cold food that should be hot In the end, you do what you have to do. Membership Plug MeWe reminder <span style="font-weight:
S4 E532 · Fri, February 11, 2022
Fireside Chat with jack Spirko and John Willis
Today we have a fun interview show with John Willis and Jack Spirko that was recorded a few weeks ago when I still have the covaids. We talk about current events and self reliance; Members! Log into your account or check email for the link to this month’s webina: Makin’ Bacon with Mike Leonido. Saturday at 12pm CT. SelfRelianceFestival.com has the final lineup for the Feb 19 & 20 event. Get your tickets in advance before the price goes up! Show Resources Jack Spirko from The Survival Podcast. John Willis from Special Operations Equipmen t Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E531 · Wed, February 09, 2022
Episode 531 - Have to vs Get to
Today, we continue the pantry management series with a discussion about how to keep your Today’s show was inspired by Krystal when she asked how do you balance “Have tos” and “Get tos”. Great question and worth putting thought into! Stump the Sauce Where should I move to in Tennessee? Main topic of the Show: Have to vs Get tot Reframe Let Perfection Go Add Rest as a To Do Item Learn to Silo Ask for Help The Reality Planner Approach 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 Re
S4 E530 · Mon, February 07, 2022
Spring Plans at the Holler Homestead
Homestead living is often romanticized by those outside the lifestyle. Homesteading takes work and choices to live differently than the “norm”. Today I will talk you through the Holler Homestead’s spring 2022 plans. Because the clock is ticking on getting things planted, built and preserved for another year of abundance. Tales from the Prepper Pantry $400 restock Beef investment ($1600) Freezer Audit Bone broth and Cycy’s recovery Forage in Winter Jerusalem artichokes Ground nuts Dandelion root Day Lily Root Operation Independence Tajmaholler Update Network Opportunities 1 Spring Workshop ticket left! Self-Reliance Festival Rogue Food Conference Main topic of the Show: Spring Plans at the Holler Homestead Hydro Systems Hillside Gardens Regular Garden Living Fence Project Fodder Trees Livestock Update: Pigs, bees, goats, rabbits, sheep Classes: Canning, Cheese making, Pig processing, chicken processing, turkey day, open houses <span style="fon
S4 E529 · Thu, February 03, 2022
Fodder Trees with Nick Ferguson
Fodder Trees with Nick Ferguson Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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
S4 E528 · Tue, February 01, 2022
Underground Networking and Cross Promotion
Today, I share with you some best practices on getting your podcasts and events promoted by others. Ever reach out to a personality and them get frustrated when they either did not respond or cross promote your stuff, or they shared the wrong information? This episode will increase your close rate for these sorts of communications. Livestream Thursday: John Willis SelfReliance Festival is in Two weeks Yo! Rogue Accelerator Chattanooga Presentation this Thursday - Holler Neighbors Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freezers are full Setting foundation for meat birds this year Cooking during illness Getting set to weather trucker strike shortages Operation Independence Pdc in April Bacon webinar update Main topic of the Show: Underground Networking and Promotion What is underground networking? Why this topic? (Moody) Rogue Food Conference “If I can help let me know” Frustrations and communication If we are going to make an underground network WORK, we need to learn to communicate the important information. Problems Put me in the universe Does not communicate basic information succinctly Where to find more information No clear call to action Graphics are missing or hard to find or use Long tet, not social blurbs Why this is a missed opportunity (IF we all share eachothers podcasts, books, events, and the like we end up with a better ecosystem in which to operate) Solution: Channel your inner Gabby Asks what she wants up front Includes “the skinny” on what she is talking about - in this a case an event with day, location, summary, schedule,price, website) Adds social blurbs for wonder use that can be cut and pasted <li style="fon
S4 E527 · Fri, January 28, 2022
Nicole Sauce Unplugged - Resilience
Nicole Sauce Unplugged - Resilience Membership Plug MeWe reminder 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link
S4 E526 · Thu, January 27, 2022
Military Lessons, Homestead Applications
Main topic of the Show: Military Lessons, Homestead Applications Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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
S4 E525 · Mon, January 24, 2022
How We Address Illness in the Holler
The thing has landed in the holler. Years ago I did a show on how we handle illness in the Holler when Norovirus swept through my house over Thanksgiving. Today, I will share the updated approach in a post THE THING world. Spring Workshop Tickets are on sale. Get them here . Tales from the Prepper Pantry Ran out of beef The Empty Jar Problem Still have not restocked - not in a hurry Lamb Rib Recipe Operation Independence Tajmaholler Update Main topic of the Show: How We Address Illness in the Holler The Holler Neighbors are what I call an unintentional intentional community. (What that means and a bit about how we came to be). Story of Thanksgiving. Identify that someone is sick Communicate to all Learn about what they have and what care Make a plan to cover chores (Nick Ferguson’s dead tree story) Communicate Establish the isolation or quarantine place (bathroom sharing, etc) Communications Jenni’s Care Packages Med kit lessons learned: number of thermometers, pain killers, nebulizer Keeping everyone else strong/community/nutrition What we are doing for
S4 E524 · Fri, January 21, 2022
Decentralized and Free Speech Social Media with the Flote.app Team
Today, we talk with Erin Edwards and Alex Martin from Flote.app about the importance of decentralized social media and freedom of speech. They will also share some up and coming things about Flote. Reminder: LFTN Spring Workshop Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9am Central! Sunday at 8pm: Live with Toolman Tim to discuss getting started with real estate Youtube: https://youtu.be/W-tIpCE4SEk flote.app/user/ToolmanTim/live Pete Quinones Show Show Resources Flote Social Network: Flote.app Main content of the show Freedom of speech is important because if we do not discuss all of our ideas and learn from one another, we never progress. Further, it is immoral to force silence on another person simply because they say things you do not like. Over the past decade, the social media giants have slowly shown that they have no regard for individual rights and have used their large reach to control the social narrative. They silence, bully and erase people after those people have invested time and resources to build followings and businesses using the tools that the big social media giants provide. Erin and Kinglsey Edwards have been fed up with this for a long time. Rather than sit around and complain about it, they launched flote.app, a social network platform that is moving toward decentralized system and encourages freedom of speech. If you set up an account there and say something that Kinglsey does not agree with, you will not be “cancelled’. Instead, people who do not agree with you will discuss it with you. Or not. Their choice. And it is all about choice.This is a previously recorded interview with Erin Edwards and Alex Martin of flote about the importance of free speech, decentralized technology and so much more. Find the video on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b/furthering-liberty-through-social-media:d Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Flote.biz (for news and updates about the company) FloteToken.com (for info about our token) FloteFest.com (info
S4 E523 · Wed, January 19, 2022
What to do when you have an enemy?
Welcome to Living Free in Tennessee. Today, I discuss what to do when you have an enemy. What an enemy is. And wether or not you can be successful if you do NOT have an an enemy. Live this week! Thursday at 12:30 Central: Nick Ferguson and John Willis (A discussion of fodder trees) SOE Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UptgqfMq3I LFTN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Zs92HgUYM Sunday at 8pm: Live with Toolman Tim to discuss getting started with real estate Youtube: https://youtu.be/W-tIpCE4SEk flote.app/user/ToolmanTim/live Stump the SauceFrom John: Is it wise to start a business that depends on supply chains? Pete Quinones Show Main topic of the Show: What to do when you have an enemy? What is an enemy? eResources example Food Forest Farms example Liberty Movement Infighting Example Sour grapes online/death threats, etc What do you do when you get one? Verify that they are the enemy Who is actually the problem? Is their criticism valid? Demolish vs Denature vs Ignore vs Coexist Community protection What if they simply will not go away? Decide which sandbox you wish to be in Sometimes you just gotta punch them in the face e run across people who are envious of what we can do or of what we have. They want to control things that are none of their business. There are people who think that in order to get ahead, they must destroy those who they perceive as ahead of them. We encounter people with low self esteem. And yes, some people are simply evil. The best revenge is to cut their balls off. Remove their power over you. Rarely is this not possible, and when it isnt, it is time to fight. But when it is, there is satisfaction for years and you end
S4 E522 · Mon, January 17, 2022
Starting Seeds on a Budget and Better
Seed starting season is upon on and today I will talk you through how we plan for and start seeds at the Holler Homestead while also providing guidance for how to do this when you do not have a bad-assed kratky seed-starting setup. Don’t let the lack of infrastructure stop you from getting your seedlings going. LFTN Spring Workshop , April 28-30 Dr. Ken Berry, MD: Proper Human Diet Nicole Sauce, your hostess: Underground Networking Amy Dingmann: This Homestead Life Harry Albright: Saving Seeds (He will also host a seed exchange) John Pugliano: Making Money Through Connections Toolman Tim: No Excuses – Get your Business Going! Niti Bali: Regenerative Food Communities John Willis: Community David Oswalt: Processing Rabbit Kerry Brown: Choose and Maintain Homestead Tools Chris Spees: Real Life Rental Investment The Tactical Redneck: Assessing Your Property for Defense Wild Forage Walk Aquaponics Installation How to make Sofrito, cheese and other things Property walk and tour of our aquaponics system, front-of-house growing operation, off-grid energy savers, and other infrastructure Food, Fun, Networking. Treats from local farmers, keto-friendly Additional demos will be announced. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Poultry and Pork Problem (Retraining) Restock Isnt Happening - and I feel fine Lettuce system yielding about 2 lbs a week The Carrot Story Operation Independence Tajmaholler and events New Workshop With Niti Making Bacon Member Webinar Pete Quinones Show Main topic of the Show: Starting Seeds Budget and Better Why start seeds? Is it Hard? What do you start inside from seed? How do I do it if I do not have anything? Trays or solo cups Soil Light Heat Seeds Timeline The Kratky System at the Holler Homestead Explain kratky Tubs (Budget) Rock wool or pete plugs (Budget) <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-
S4 E521 · Fri, January 14, 2022
Thought of the Walk for Jan 14, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Bending Trees and Strength What is. Thermal Battery Preparing Aquaponics for Sub Zero Weather Does fascism lead to communism? To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Sav
S4 E520 · Mon, January 10, 2022
A Day In The Life
Today, I share a day in the life on a homestead, working for yourself. The ups, the downs. The reality. The schedule. The life I choose on my terms. Why? SO you can decide which pieces fit for you and which do not. Live with John Willis Thursday at 12:30PM Unloose the Goose is Back this week at 4pm Wednesday (How to Make Cities Work?) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Restock is on hold but needed (why) Spicing up simple meals with summer pickles Working through quarterly freezer audit Rediscovery of the roemertopf Loving Lamb/hating poultry Operation Independence Nothing Broke Main topic of the Show: A Day In The Life Morning Routine (With Animals) 6am up/coffee/mugshot/reflect/clean house 7am walk the dogs/record TOTW 7:45: Feed cycle (outside and inside) 8:00-8:15: Begin work tasks (Coffee/podcast) 10-11: email response and scheduling 11-12: Work 12-1: Cook Brunch, eat, catch up with Tactical on homestead projects (A word on what happened all morning with Homestead projects) 1-2: Firewood, household, homestead 2-4: Work 4-5: Homestead/home 5-6: Cook, bath, household, etc 6: eat/catch up with people 7-9: read, personal priorities (Learning, lettuce, taxes, watch a movie, etc) 9-10: ready for bed 10-1ish: Sleep 1-1:15: Log on the fire 1:15-4:30: Sleep 4:30-445: Log the fire 4:45-6ish: sleep Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce
S4 E419 · Fri, January 07, 2022
Hillside Project with the Tactical Redneck
I am Joined by the Tactical Redneck to discuss the advent of the “Hillside Project”, what we have found along the way, and how keeping the big picture in mind has made the project much better, though slow to develop. Show Resources Tactical Redneck Equipment - Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCalzjZDSlKx6Famy1A_NLCg Main content of the show After a career in the military, The Tactical Redneck Moved to the Holler Homestead and has concentrated on developing water gardening designs, livestock systems, and more. 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 <li styl
S4 E518 · Wed, January 05, 2022
Winter Homestead Projects
Winter is here. That means SPRING Is coming! Today we will talk about winter projects underway at the Holler Homestead, as well as preparing for the BIG FREEZE of 2022. New YOUTUBE Playlist with Billy at Permapastures and The Tactical Redneck Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ZB8gM_jSLTEFK8zmpuFjCfttoSFe3zX Spring Workshop Tix Launch on Jan 22 at 9am CT: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2022/ SelfRelianceFestivval.com Stump the Sauce How to store egg noodles Main topic of the Show: Winter Homestead Projects Thursday Weather (Tennessee Perspective) What is covering the pipes? Historical low Freeze vs Sub zero lists (Drain the house, move livestock, kerosene heaters, sleep in livingroom, heat lamps, livestock bedding, LOTS of FEED Winter Projects Lettuce Grow Operation (Thought of the Walk Weekly Video, spring plans) Fencing while the weeds are low Firewood Rotation Preservation Catch Up Organizing Inside (and out) Mechanical maintenance Improved Rabitery Spring gardens and livestock Big Changes: HIllside Projec
S4 E517 · Tue, January 04, 2022
Habits Not Resolutions
Today is the first episode of 2022 and we will talk about building habits - because habits will get you where you want to go much faster than the fits and starts approach of resolutions. 7pm Presentation at the Chattanooga Voluntary Society , Crabtree Farms, $5 is requested Tales from the Prepper Pantry Resupply month (Not much needed) CO2 shortage strikes! Leg of Lamb Venison Roast Kratky Lettuce Starting sprouts Spring Garden Planning time Operation Independence Self Reliance Festival , Feb 19 & 20 LFTN Ticket Sale Schedule - 9am Central on Feb 22 Main topic of the Show: Habits Not Resolutions It is early January, that time when gyms are most full. Resolutions fail Habits endure Now is a great time to establish new habits.What I mean by habit How to get started Big picture goals (Health, wealth, relationships, etc) Processes and systems really work (Habits support this) Identify the habits that must change Weightloss (Diet as a habit, activity as a habit) Have more money (Earning as a habit, saving as a habit, frugality as a habit) Stronger Network (Fostering relationships as a habit, fostering responsiveness as a habit ) Choose ONE. Make real change for a month Assess Things that you make space for will happen. Today is the first work day of the new year. Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe G
S4 Enull · Fri, December 24, 2021
An Intellectual and Musical Night Before Christmas
Today we have Michael Leonido reading the Intellectual Night Before Christmas followed by the traditional text in song. Merry Christmas Y'all!
S4 Enull · Thu, December 23, 2021
Australian Night Before Christmas
Join Aussie Ro as she reads the Night Before Christmas, Australian styel.
S4 Enull · Wed, December 22, 2021
Scottish Night Before Christmas
Today, we have the Scottish version of The Night Before Christmas, read by Jaggy Little Thistle
S4 Enull · Tue, December 21, 2021
The Night Before Yule
Join us for another reading of the classic poem, The Night Before Christmas, by Mia from our Mewe group. This is a pagan take on the day, The Night Before Yule.
S4 E516 · Tue, December 21, 2021
Be True to Yourself
Today is the last new podcast for 2021 and I got to thinking about the next ten days for so many being the most stressful of the year. Then I thought about why this is and recorded this podcast. Tornado and Christmas Reception update Video with Billy from Permapastures Tales from the Prepper Pantry Christmas from the pantry Time off means final freeze drying can occur before cow arrives Operation Independence Sell, Sell, Sell Hillside Project Main topic of the Show: Be True to Yourself Holiday Posturing Strength/Weakness (clerical story vs starting and motivating) Talents/ opposite of talents (Coffee lifestyle business vs business empire) Desires/ hates (solitude, walks, working with hands vs CEO) rich people vs really rich people Insecurities Boundaries/ pressures (keeping up with the joneses at christmas - you are enough) Honesty with yourself and others (Youtube story, fat story) Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mew
S4 Enull · Tue, December 21, 2021
The Redneck Night Before Christmas
Each year we read variations of the classic poem, The Night Before Christmas. Today's version is the Redneck Night Before Christmas read to us by The Tactical Redneck.
S4 E515 · Fri, December 17, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Dec 17, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Keto Update Work for the Boss Who Will Fire You Pants, Time, Opportunity, Vision, Just Asking and more To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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 <li style="font-weight:
S4 E514 · Wed, December 15, 2021
Pig Rotation Madness
Today, I share my homesteaders perspective on rotating pigs on pasture on a three-acre, very hilly homestead. Livestream today at 12:30 with John Willis and Kurt Dugger about helping folks in TN. If you want to financially support the rebuild efforts, please consider a donation to CACTeam.com. Webinar Reminder Speaking Jan 6 in Chattanooga Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Crabtree Farms, the Evelyn Center 1000 E 30th St. Chattanooga, TN 37407 United States https://chattanoogavoluntarysociety.com/event/monthly-agorist-meetup/ Stump the Sauce: How to find people! Main topic of the Show: Pig Rotation Madness Why this topic? What we have in place and how it all started What we have tried (solid fence, electric, training the pigs) What we are doing right now (mars) What would be more appropriate (breed, number, purpose) What is next with the pigs Long term outlook 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. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: <a href= "https://odysee.co
S4 E513 · Mon, December 13, 2021
Word of the year 2022
Happy Birthday Mama Sauce Today is the big reveal - my word for 2022. Have you chosen your word yet? THURSDAY Webinar: Small Business Roundtable, Get signed up today ! Xavier Hawk Sue Zoldak John Davis Nicole Sauce Tales from the Prepper Pantry Operation Independence Main topic of the Show: Word of the Year 2022 Quick Review of 2021 Word and 2 Biggest lessons learned (Boundaries, prescheduling) Process I went through to choose the word What I hope to address with this Big new ideas New relationships Finishing old things Addressing the fixer Learning joy in being alone Discarded words: Connection, network, stabilize, propell Heart meets bravery MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: 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</
S4 E512 · Fri, December 10, 2021
Skill Building with John Willis
Today, we have a discussion with John Willis of Special Operations Equipment covering animal processing, underground networking, taking control of your success and more. It was recorded live this week and I thought it worth a listen for my audio friends! Last call for Christmas Reception tickets. Self-Reliance Festival Gift Coffee Monday, Dec 13 at 10am - Live Recording of the LFTN Podcast Show Resources Original SOE Gear Website Things you should be aware of: Telegram: t.me/LFTNGroup Mewe: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Main content of the show John Willis is the DEFINITION of self made, successful business man and he has a keen understanding of human nature. He empowers those around him to develop a strong work ethic, build their dreams, and take ownership of their futures. His company, Special Operations Equipment, makes fantastic tactical gear. Check out the website here: https://www.originalsoegear.com/ Livestream Make it a great week! Song: Mr. Clammy 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 Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: <a href= "https:
S4 E511 · Wed, December 08, 2021
Food Freedom with Billy Bond
Today, I am pleased to have Billy Bond of Permapastures on the show to discuss ways to raise your livestock, learning how to process and food freedom topics. Live with John Willis Tomorrow at 12:30PM CST Flote: https://flote.app/user/Nicolesauce/live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/372313363858/posts/10159543158663859/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PNGEcJtup4 Last chance for Christmas Reception Tickets! Thurs Dec 16, WEBINAR: Small Business Roundtable https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2021/12/08/small-business-roundtable-with-xavier-hawk/ Show Resources Permapastures Youtube Chicken Tractor on Steroids Permapastures Website Main content of the show Journeyman IBEW electrician, former US Army Airborne Sapper, former talk radio host at KMBZ in Kansas City, former butcher at The Local Pig in Kansas City, Mo, permaculture designer and regenerative farmer 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 <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-lev
S4 E510 · Mon, December 06, 2021
Ask Me Anything with Nicole Sauce
Today is an ask me anything show based on your emails and live interactions during recording. We cover anything from avoiding grey chicken stock to presentation skill development. Christmas Reception Tickets Self Reliance Festival Tales from the Prepper Pantry The cow that keeps on giving Shepherd Pie Recipe What we are buying at the grocery store Indoor Lettuce Grow Update Operation Independence Taking Care of the Little Things Main topic of the Show: Ask Me Anything with Nicole Sauce From James, Why is my poultry stock grey? From DJ: How Do I Start My Own GDS Crew? From Christopher: Can you Freeze Dry Alcohol? From Tim: How do you prepare for presentations? From Justin: What to do with Chicken Blood? Other questions from the livestream Make it a great week! Song: The Flood 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 Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: <span style= "fon
S4 E509 · Fri, December 03, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Dec 03, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Entitled to Your Time Keep Going What is the Word of the Year Important Lesson From ECommerce To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja </li
S4 E508 · Wed, December 01, 2021
My Debt Free Journey with Dori McClelland
Dori McClelland Shares her years-long journey toward debt freedom, the hows and what’s, the backslides and the ultimate happy outcome. LFTN Christmas Reception: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2021/11/17/2021-christmas-reception/ Self Reliance Festival: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/selfreliancefestival/ Show Resources Instagram: @NDLifeAdventures YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCU8fqGsrLzB51Obp_u2z56A Main content of the show Dori is an aspiring homesteaders on less than to acres with a 9-5 job. Her and her husband Nick used the opportunity that the COVID pandemic provided to accelerate debt payoff. They live in Mid Missouri and have been a part of the LFTN network since 2017. What led to your quest of debt freedom and how long did it take? What were the little steps that led to your debt freedom? What were the big steps that helped along the way? Did you have hesitations about paying off your mortgage? What is your long term plan to remaining debt free? Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board <span style= "f
S4 E507 · Mon, November 29, 2021
Opt Out of Victimhood
This show is dedicated to Mark and Nancy Alexander of School Bell Farms. Long time supporters of the show and our LFTN Community. After a long battle with cancer, Mark passed away last Tuesday at home. We will miss his sarcastic wit, new business ideas, and passion for life and he will love in our memories and every time someone pulls a good practical joke at events. Today, I will share thoughts on victimhood and ways to opt out of the mindset so that you can make the best of what is happening around you. We also celebrate the life of long-time show supporter and friend Mark Alexander of School Bell Farms. Event Highlights LFTN Christmas Reception: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2021/11/17/2021-christmas-reception/ Self Reliance Festival: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/selfreliancefestival/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Thanksgiving Feast as a Daily Thing Tonight's Casserole Recipe Firing up the freeze Dryer to finish the rest of the summer bounty currently stored in the freezer Making way for venison and beef Illness treatment from the pantry: mullein, elderberry syrup, herbal teas from Angie’s Gardens Operation Independence Coaching from a friend on increasing cashflow Purging all the Extras (Flour mill, tractor, cars, etc) Main topic of the Show: Episode 507: Opt Out of Victimhood Thoughts on Victimhood and how our personal reaction to problems furthers the cycle. Feeling defeated/helpless vs acting defeated/helpless Predatory people Self worth and perspective Signs that you are in a victim mindset Seeking reassurance, validation and sympathy for things that happen in your life Thinking or saying “I can’t” Feeling like the world is against you and you can do nothing about it Taking things personally that are not that at all Listing reasons why offered solutions will never work Just because you change your mindset, does not mean that bad things
S4 E506 · Wed, November 24, 2021
A Homesteading Journey with Molley Wedding
Today we have an interview with long-time listener Molley Wedding. She shares with us her journey from rural normie to homesteader, her motivations, and how she is preparing for a big move. Dec 18 Christmas Reception Thanksgiving Week Schedule Show Resources Follow Molley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblessedmess20_/ Main content of the show I’m Molley Wedding I’m 30 years old, I’m a mother to 4 young children I started Homesteading out of necessity to take care of my young children during my time as a single mother on a very limited income, I recently asked you the question on a live show about tips for moving a homestead. I believe a show about shopping for “homestead worthy” property and how I am taking a working homestead & re establishing it in another location would make an interesting 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett
S4 E505 · Mon, November 22, 2021
Four Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
Today, I share four recipe ideas for Thanksgiving in keeping with our annual LFTN tradition. One is a recipe I have shared before. The rest are this year’s ideas. LFTN Christmas Reception Tales from the Prepper Pantry Thanksgiving from the pantry Preparing for the annual cow Ferments and pickles Use id phase can feel scary - what to do Operation Independence Turkey Day Update Main topic of the Show: Four Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas Intro and a word on keto and holidays Staying Keto - the reality Recipe ideas Apple Pie Chestnut Dressing (Keto cornbread) Chevre Root Bake Breakfast Frittata Links to past episodes with ideas: 2020: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/11/25/thanksgiving-in-the-holler/ 2019: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/11/20/unusual-thanksgiving-recipes/ 2017: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/11/21/episode-57-a-resilient-thanksgiving/ 2016: <span style= "font-we
S4 E504 · Fri, November 19, 2021
Initiate Underground Networking
Today, I share a recording of my underground networking presentation done last week at The Survival Podcast’s Fall workshop. Original video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zfMjCHxg5A&t=102s Want to build your Underground Network? Join is on February 21, 2022 at Special Operations Equipment for a Self-Reliance Festival. Earlybird Pricing Ends Dec 31. Enjoy this transcript of Underground Networking. We will dive deeper into this topic over the next 12-18 months. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscript
S4 E503 · Wed, November 17, 2021
Four Homeade Christmas Gift Ideas
Welcome to Living Free in Tennessee. In LFTN Tradition, I bring you the annual Handmade Christmas Gift Idea Episode for 2021! Christmas Reception is December 18 and registration is here. Turkey day is sold out but i still have a few turkeys if you want one for Thanksgiving. Order Form. Stump the Sauce From a listener: What is this digester you speak of? Main topic: 4 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas Mugshot Book (Use the concept for next year!) Molded Candy (Melting chocolate) Ornament Ideas Decorated Pinecone Ornaments Woodburned Ornament Spice Mix 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 <span style=
S4 E502 · Mon, November 15, 2021
Episode 502: Replay Day "Change"
A year and a half ago, I recorded this episode after a VERY HARD first half of 2020. The moment it was released, my whole life changed for the better. We are replaying this episode today as a reminder. A reminder to be the change you need to be for yourself, your family and your community. OLD SHOW NOTES: Tales from the Prepper Pantry We had rain so I hope to do a batch of beets this week Added lamb to the freezer It is time to do the now quarterly freezer defrost and audit - a thing that has been keeping me honest on using stuff up Still drying herbs like mullein flower and bee balm Featured Forrage: Wild Raspberry For berry advice https://nicolesauce.com/2015/06/14/wild-raspberry-summer/ Herbal uses https://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/r/raspbe05.html Tea: high in calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins B, C, and E. Excessive menstruation Antidiahrreal Reduces fevers Operation Independence This whole show is about this topic, really Main topic of the Show: Change It is always there under the surface. Ready to push you just a bit further. Ready to get in your way when you are in your stride. Ready to show you opportunities when you are least ready for them. Always there no matter how much you wish to cling to today and yesterday. Change happens. Many people fear it, hate it, resist it. But change is part of life and if you are living, change is simply something that you must learn to integrate into everything. Because it will happen whether you want it or not. And yet we can guide change, we can shape it and shift it in ways that suit us. Yep. Change is hard but change is also good. I haven’t done our usual lftn spring workshop debrief episode this year. You know the one I speak of? Where I run through it session by session and talk about all the things we did and learned and how powerful the community is when we get together? A community of doers… I haven’t done this thing because this year was different. Now don’t get me wrong, the workshop was fantastic, fun, hard, good, educational, and the community is why this is. But unlike former years where the best outcomes of the workshop were on the surface, this year was different. It was more subtle. The group was both quiet and social and sometimes raucous. The sess
S4 E501 · Fri, November 12, 2021
Use Simplicity to Build a Better Life with Ryan Mitchell
Today, Ryan Mitchel of TheTinyLife.com joins me to share his story of simplifying, prioritizing and building a better life Show Resources TheTinyLife.com https://thetinylife.com/build-a-better-life/ https://amzn.to/38dVebM Main content of the show Living in only 150 square feet for years, Ryan Mitchell has learned a thing or two about living simply. From downsizing to life simplification, and designing a life that’s right for you, Ryan brings a lot of experience and practical knowledge to the table. He built his own tiny house in 2012 learning as he went along which inspired him to help others in their journey to live small. Today he still lives in his tiny house full time and off grid with solar, teaching others how to live simply. As a best selling author, he’s been featured in the New York Times, BBC, Associated Press, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Mother Earth News, Treehugger, and NPR. 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 Savin
S4 E500 · Tue, November 09, 2021
Celebrate
It was May 20, 2016. That day that I got a wild hair. I had created a world for myself that was pure misery. I had founded a nonprofit around my passion, but put myself in a role of administrator, not the person delivering the very services I loved providing. There was absolutely no creative outlet. Worse, I was supposed to be a catalyst for change toward the better and was watching the country backslide away from increased freedom to an alarmingly fascist government. I thought, why not? Why not start a podcast and talk about increasing your ability to live a life you love, to have more stability, to tap into opportunities that others may not see? So I did and I got EIGHTY downloads. The next day I got 14 and one of them was my mother. Who knew that five years later, after lots of joy, hardships, slaps in the face, heartbreak, new friendships, and help from all of you -- we would reach episode 500. Today, we celebrate this milestone with content from y’all. Thank you for making our community so strong, for lifting each other up, and for sticking with me through thick and thin. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett </a
S4 E499 · Mon, November 08, 2021
Balance, A Word of the Year Update
Well, a year ago or so, we talked about choosing your year of the word with Jenni Hill and how it can change your life, one phase at a time. Many of us have been choosing words for years now and this year, mine was balance. Today, I will update you on how that is progressing. Turkey Day Reminder Tales from the Prepper Pantry *Road Food - a 10 day trip *All salsa and tomatoes are canned *Freeze drying candies for the holiday sales project *FD the basil and smoked chilies next *1st Deer! Operation Independence *Exit and Build (Should have sold my books there) Main Topic: Balance, a Word of the Year Update What the word of the year is Why we do it How grow worked out This year’s word: Balance and why I chose it The dark side of the word balance Lessons Learned *Boundaries *Taking back my mornings *One thing at a time and focus *Email management *No *Commitments and progress (Membership, etc) *Yes and managing busy times *Self care *4 hour work week *The Indian Assistant *Working ahead *Asking for help Overall update and thoughts on the work balance as well as choosing a word in 2022. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett <span style= "font-
S4 E498 · Fri, November 05, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Nov 05, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Cut Through the Noise Back to Normal Time Winterizing Solar Water Heater Lessons from Dogs To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samant
S4 E497 · Wed, November 03, 2021
Lessons Learned from Freeze Drying Candy
A little over a week ago, I experimented with freeze drying candy as a test for a possible new side hustle. Today, I will share with you the lessons learned from this little adventure. LFTN Presale sold out in 28 minutes! (Mid January the workshop tix go on sale) Schedule over the next 10 days Stump the Sauce From Beatrice: How do I post without sounding like a spammer? Main topic of the Show: Lessons Learned from Freeze Drying Candy Why I did this project What I wanted to learn What I learned: Candy = crack You can produce something you never even eat (Cupcake story) The money side Where it can fit in the overall Holler Economy Freeze Dryer Specifics Per candy feedback How much time it takes (the starburst story) A word on side hustles Can you pay off your freeze dryer this way? Landing 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. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: <a href
S4 E496 · Mon, November 01, 2021
Managing Busy Times
Today, I will talk about how #My3Things can help you navigate the busiest of times while keeping your life on its best forward pathway. Workshop Presale Launches TODAY! 7pm - here . Turkey Day 2021 (Or buy your turkey) Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Cheddar Cheese Prepper Pantry Winter Makeover Last of the tomatoes are canned Last batch of milk in the FD Lots of lasts! Using canned foods as sides (Easy green bean dish) Operation Independence Opportunity October Update Main topic of the Show: Managing Busy Times Why this topic? (Christmas is coming, Winter is coming, Fall homestead reality) Preparing for 10 days on the road while still delivering coffee and podcasts, 2 presentations Addressing conflicting priorities (Self and health, customer deliverables, Preparing to be gone, Homestead things) List List of minimums Getting Real Delegation and help The real list of Minimums #My3Things/day Clarity o
S4 E495 · Fri, October 29, 2021
Episode 495: Proper Diet Q & A With Dr. Ken Berry
Y’all have heard so much about my keto journey and Opportunity October has been good to me along this path. Today, I am honored to welcome Dr. Ken Berry to the show to field questions from y’all. We cover what the proper human diet is, as well as discuss health benefits beyond weight loss. Bunny Update LFTN Spring Workshop Presale Monday at 7pm Show Resources Dr. Berry’s Website Lies My Doctor Told Me (Book) Main content of the show Meaningful Research + Paleoanthropological Ancestry + Common-Sense… Unlike most doctors, I love questions and ideas from you… I used to be a fat, miserable, ignorant doctor, until I slowly discovered the power of removing the slow-poisons of the standard diet, and replacing them with the nourishment of a proper human diet… I am a Board Certified Family Physician and Fellow in The American Academy of Family Physicians. I have been practicing Family Medicine in rural Tennessee for over a decade, and have seen over 20,000 patients in my career so far. No big medical words here, just plain talk you can use to stay healthy and happy. If you like it limp-wristed and sugar-coated then you should probably look somewhere else. I’ll explain how you can use your diet and your lifestyle to get the health you want. Videos about the low-carb/ketogenic/carnivore diets, intermittent fasting, thyroid health, hormone optimization and much more. I’ve declared all-out war on the epidemics of hyperinsulinemia, diabetes and obesity currently hurting our world, and hurting your health. Learn how to lose weight, lower your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, optimize your hormones and more… 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: <span style= "font-weight: 400;
S4 E494 · Wed, October 27, 2021
Perspective of an Evil Landlord
Here is the deal, I am an evil Landlord. I rent to people. I evict them when they don’t pay. I have been doing this since I bought my first home and I grew up fixing my father’s rentals. There has been so much poo hurled at evil landlords of late that I thought I would share my perspective with yall today. LFTN Workshop Presale Launches Nov 1 at 7pm = only 10 tickets available Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Stump the Sauce From Chris: A question about the keto journey Perspective of an evil landlord How I got into this Why I got into this Reality versus the dream My Rant 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. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Sam
S4 E493 · Mon, October 25, 2021
Turkey Shelter Lessons Learned with The Tactical Redneck
Today we had a question on our telegram group about turkey shelter. I laughed to myself because we never planned to have turkeys this year, but ended up with 26 to help a friend who had life events come up and get in the way of being able to keep up on food and water! So today, Tactical and I will share what we have learned about turkeys having adopted 26 with no infrastructure in place beforehand! Turkey Processing (or Purchasing) Day: 7 left! Register or buy LFTN Spring Workshop Announcement - Nov 1 we will have 10 tickets on sale here . Tales from the Prepper Pantry Buying a butt for travel food Winter transitions Integrating bits and pieces into a saute Root Cellar Set Up Operation Independence SOE Event Update Main topic of the Show: Episode 493: Turkey Shelter Lessons Learned with The Tactical Redneck Introduce Tactical Redneck Lessons learned: Assess: Shelter, Food Water, Containment Teaching turkeys to eat odd things (Pepper story) Turkeys and Rain Shocking Experience Turkeys and grass (Enthusiasm and impact) Different Feeders How Much Tactical Loves Electro Netting How Turkeys Differ From Chickens Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: Calling Your Name by Sauce GUYS! Don
S4 E492 · Fri, October 22, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Oct 22, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Seasons Change My Keto Update Competitors as Allies Winter is Coming To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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 <span style="font-weight:
S4 E491 · Wed, October 20, 2021
Winter is Coming 2021 Edition
Today the chill in the air became more serious and it got me to thinking about last minute winter preparation. So we will talk about preparing for winter on a homestead today. Stump the Sauce From Jesse: How to get started with my homesteading content business? GetAHostNow.com Past episodes you may like on website development https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/07/22/your-business-website/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/07/29/website-q-a/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/03/28/resources-for-securing-your-website/ Past episodes on starting a podcast https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/01/23/episode-20-8-lessons-learned-from-starting-a-podcast/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/08/12/how-to-start-a-podcast/ Main topic of the Show: Winter is Coming 2021 Edition No Kill List Animals (Water, bedding, shelter, feed) Fish (Freezing) Plants (Freezing, Transplanting, Mulching) Humans (Water, heat, clothing, shelter, food, chimneys) No Break List Pumps Pipes Roofing Comfort List Fuel storage Backup electricity Luxuries Learning and entertainment 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. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/j
S4 E490 · Mon, October 18, 2021
Living Off Your Homestead
Today, I share some thoughts about what life would be like if I lived completely off my homestead and network relationships - and why it is a good idea to think about that. Nashville Activation Tour - the day after Self Reliance Festival in Franklin, TN Veterans Park (611 W. Main St), 12pm-2pm Miriam Gomez, Ramiro Romani, Ryan Cristián, Derrick Broze Tuesday: 10am - Live with Dr. Ken Berry Odysee: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/permalink/1050011325766474/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lq8PQiqwBg Dr. Ken Berry just agreed to speak at the Self Reliance Festival ! Get Early Bird Pricing Through Wednesday this week! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freeze drying the last of this year’s milk Added lamb to the freezer Last round of salsa may get processed this week - or maybe next week Drying the late fall herbs and teas 1st Woodfire! Operation Independence Considering adding sheep to the Holler Homestead - will keep everyone updated. Main topic of the Show: Living Off Your Homestead Last night I was up most of the night because Coyotes were too close for comfort. Every time they caught something in the woods, they would put up a cheer. My dogs would lose their minds barking in response. Why was I disturbed by this? Well, we have a bunch of turkeys outside that we are raising for a friend and that are sleeping out in the open and they electro netting stopped working. It would take nothing for a Coyote to just push through that and eat all the turkey they want. I have already sold most of these turkeys and would have to refund the money, and would then lose that because it is already spent on turkey feed and infrastructure. That got me to thinking - we always talk about being prepared for the things most likely to happen such as: Short term supply shortages Tornado related problems Ice storms Loss of income Illness But what would happen if any of these things went on longer. Throughout the history of the US, at least e
S4 E489 · Fri, October 15, 2021
Exit and Build with John Bush
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show and I am pleased to welcome John Bush to talk about his coming conference, Exit and Build. Episode 500 Reminder - Submission due SUNDAY Back to the land Festival 9 Turkeys left! Self Reliance Festival - Final schedule to be released Sunday evening Show Resources Exit and Build Conference Freedom Cells LiveFree.show Brave Botanicals Main content of the show John Bush is a radical activist, entrepreneur, and father of two based in Austin, TX. Since 2002 he has worked tirelessly to create a more free and peaceful world through political activism and the promotion of alternative institutions. He is a proponent of health freedom and operates Brave Botanicals which offers kratom and CBD. In 2015 he laid out his vision for Freedom Cells, small mutual aid groups networked with other cells to achieve common goals and secure the sovereignty of group members. The Freedom Cell Network has since grown to over 2,200 people globally and hopes to one day replace the state as a means of social organization. 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 <s
S4 E488 · Wed, October 13, 2021
A Variety Show Q and A
Today is an ask me anything day and I will be recording this live, taking questions from folks who are tuned in, as well as answering questions you have emailed me. How do you get your question in for a show like this? Email me. EVENTS: Back to the Land Festival Self-Reliance Festival (Pre-buy Deadline is Oct 20) Exit and Build Summit Activation Tour Main topic of the Show: Q and A From Margo: Solar advice and a coffee question From Rebecca: Where to start when you are starting out From Patricia on RV Life From Victor: How to I sioux Vide Eggs? Frpm Sam - How do I deal with a Small Kitchen? And who knows how many questions we take live?? 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: <span style= "f
S4 E487 · Mon, October 11, 2021
New Lessons Learned About Fencing
Today, I will run through some things I never knew about fencing that I learned this weekend as friends Autofab and the Tactical Redneck were stretching fence for Jenni. Last week, Jack Spirko interviewed me on The Survival Podcast. Here is a link . Schedule this week: Headed to the Back to the Land Festival . Also, get your tickets soon for the Oct 23 Self-Reliance Festival Serious September Update - Opportunity October Tales from the Prepper Pantry The Green Chili Story Last Round of Root Cellar Items Root Cellar Feedback from Keith Harvesting and drying mints this week Farmers Market Season has Ended, transition from fill up to use up Operation Independence Expanding Listenership - An event every weekend through Thanksgiving Episode 500 Deadline Main topic of the Show: New Lessons Learned From Fencing BG of fencing over the past year or so Lessons It is a better two person project, (Turkey netting story) Logging = “Stretching fence” (BC Story) - related, proper stretching tools are helpful Electric fence is great, until it isn’t (The water story) Ongoing maintenance never ends unless you find an animal to do it for you (Pig story) Fencing will be tested most if you do not manage your rotation well enough (Animals, hills, etc) All in all, it has been pretty eventful here with the fencing, the animals and the transition to increased food production off my small, 3 acre plot of hilly land with just the right amount of southern exposure. Make it a great week! Song: Calling Your Name - 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.co
S4 E486 · Fri, October 08, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Oct 8, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Build a Better Life Roll with it A Travel Coffee Maker Natural vs Time Routines Turkey on Pasture To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett <li style="font-weight: 400;" a
S4 E486 · Wed, October 06, 2021
Four Normal Things on the Homestead that Seem Odd
Today, I share four normal things on the homestead that some outsiders view as oddball actions. Freedomcell Activation tour is coming to Kentucky Oct 14. Turkey Processing Day Update Stump the Sauce From Joshua of Ganderflight: How do I prep if I am living in a 28 foot RV and moving around the country with my family? Main topic of the Show: Four Normal Things on the Homestead that Seem Odd We try to use up everything - Introducing the BONE BAG We discuss slaughter over dinner Rolling leftovers are not only a thing - it is with pride that we find many ways to “roll” (homemade is usually preferred over restaurant foods) Baby livestock ends up inside - this could mean pigs, chicks, rabbits, goats -- just about anything Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck <li
S4 E484 · Mon, October 04, 2021
Principles
Today I go on a tear about sticking to principles when the sticking gets tough. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Found about 10 more steaks! Ready to consolidate freezers down to two Fridge for sale Freeze Drying Basil and other herbs Operation Independence Lodge Warehouse Sale The Bathtub Main topic of the Show: Principles Today started with a video of a OBGYN from a year ago about an anti abortion bill that would charge Dr.’s with murder who do not attempt to re-implant ectopic pregnancies. This is a pregnancy where the egg does not make it to the uterus. And this got me to thinking about big picture principles and how we tend to take discourse from principles to extreme examples in an effort to “win” the argument on issues. She basically landed on the message, “Get politics out of medicine.” Yesterday on a long drive, I heard Nurse Amy from https://www.doomandbloom.net/ defend he choice to get vaccinated - a decision she has grown to regret. Her credibility was attacked from someone who is against the vax. She landed on Get the Politics Out of Medicine. Then I remembered a discussion with a doctor I had who wanted to prescribe Ivermectin, a known antiviral used on humans to help early onset Covid because the research indicated it may help and the risk level of negative impacts from the medicine are unlikely. Pharmacists are refusing to fill it because it is not approved for use in treating covid -- an off-label use. This doctor just wants to see the politics taken out of medicine. Then it struck me. The last 2 years have done something I had not realized. It is not about whether or not politics are in medicine. It is what people are willing to accept from their medical care. A decade ago, it would have been impossible to implement socialized medicine in this country (referred to under new marketing as “single payer”). Want to know why? Nobody would have accepted so much meddling in their treatments, in who does and does not deserve medical help, in long delays for important screenings and procedures, and in off label use for medications. In other countries where medicine is socialized, people are willing to wait months for that cancer screening without raising a fuss. They are willing to accept that elderly do not get the same access to something like heart surgery or limb replacement as a younger person. They buy into rationing of care by a politically appointed governing body, and are resigned to how that works. In fact, they are thankful that their care is “free,” and mystified about how our “free-market” system (That is neit
S4 E483 · Fri, October 01, 2021
Leaping Into Homeschooling with Sue Zoldak
Today I am joined by someone we have heard several times on the podcast, Sue Zoldak. Usually she comes on to talk with us about entrepreneurship or marketing. But today, Sue joins us to share something a bit more personal - her leap into homeschooling for her high school-aged daughter. Back to the Land Festival My Interview about Back to the Land: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XhBF8rgC8M Self-Relaince Festival Show Resources Sue’s Business: https://www.thezoldakagency.com/ Coming soon! The Zoldak Academy, https://www.thezoldak.academy/ Main content of the show Sue Zoldak is a brilliant marketing and public relations talent with a foundation in digital methods. Her whole life has given her experiences in entrepreneurship, communications, art and creativity, and even math and economics. This combination is particularly well-suited to take on homeschooling her daughter. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board <a href= "http://biltongforbreakf
S4 E482 · Wed, September 29, 2021
It Takes A Holler
Today, I will provide a bit of an update on the Holler Neighbors and talk about how our little community works -- and sometimes doesn’t work -- as an semi-intentional community. Self Reliance Day Call for Episode 500 submissions - deadline October 15 Social Stump the Sauce Serious September Update Main topic of the Show: It Takes A Holler What is Holler Neighbors? Why Have the Livestreams Stopped? It Takes A Holler How Things Work Homesteading Alone Knighthawk’s Business Trip Shared Undertakings Jenni’s Kids Handling Problems Other Challenges Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board <a href= "http://bi
S4 E481 · Mon, September 27, 2021
Four Perspective Changes From a Decade of Homesteading
Today I share with you some things that change you after you have lived the homesteading lifestyle for awhile. Four big things in fact. Trip/Roaster New Events Page: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/events A word on Turkey Day Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Roadtrip food! Still need to make salsa Pantry Presentation: Back to the Land Festival: https://www.backtothelandfestival.com/ A word on shortages Operation Independence Roaster Upgrade Signed up for Roadie Main topic of the Show: Four Perspective Changes From a Decade of Homesteading >>Lifestyle homesteading versus yuppy homesteading versus new homesteaders On bugs, critters, snakes and Mother Nature Daily news cycle, covid, shortages and the like On solitude and hustle and bustle The Common Cold and other tales Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: Suicide by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have <span style="font-weight: 4
S4 E480 · Fri, September 24, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Sep 24, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Where the damage lies The Important Seal, Extra Trays and Gloves for your Harvest Right Journey Winter is Coming Leg Of Lamb Don't Fight With People on the Internet To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck <span style="font-weight
S4 E479 · Wed, September 22, 2021
Processing an Abundance of Apples
Today, we share some ideas on how to work through an abundance of apples for the home canner, home dryer and really anyone who stumbles on apples at this time of year in volume. Turkey Day Announcement Stump the Sauce From Frank: What do I do with all these black walnuts? https://black-walnuts.com/discover-harvesting-and-hulling/hulling-and-buying-locations/ Main topic of the Show: Processing an Abundance of Apples Apples and apple season Getting cheap apples Storage Canning Cider Apple Sauce Apple Butter (pectin) Drying Apple Molasses: https://farmandforagekitchen.com/blog/apple-molasses Apple Pie Filling Freezing 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. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup <span styl
S4 E478 · Mon, September 20, 2021
4 Boring But Important Things About Marketing
Today I will share four things about marketing that are important for success, and that are boring to do. We will also cover the Green Chili event, talk about a coming trip and review habits that bring us more stability. Self Reliance Festival , 1st Round of Demos are Set! Tales from the Prepper Pantry What happens to the pantry for an event: Usage, Tracking, Storage GC Rain Making GC Powder this week and just 12 jars of salsa Get your goldenrod tootsweet! Apple season Operation Independence Listing my Nissan XTerra for sale Headed to Kansas later this week to get the upgraded roaster Live with Sue Zoldak! This Wednesday - Homeschool Transition Main topic of the Show: 4 Boring But Important Things About Marketing What is marketing and why is it important? Brute Force Foreshadowing Is Your Friend (TV show Story) Repetition Works Clever is Not Always Better Data is King (Clean Data) Make it a great week! Song: 9-1-1 by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.
S4 E477 · Fri, September 17, 2021
A Discussion of Hatch Green Chilies
Today we have a live Q and A discussion on Hatch Green Chilies. What are Hatch Green Chilies Why do you have green chili weekend every year What has been the biggest challenge this year in getting set for the event What are your favorite recipes How do you preserve them? 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
S4 E476 · Wed, September 15, 2021
4 Things I Have Learned in Working With an Overseas Assistant
Today, I will talk about a few interesting things: Lessons learned from working with an overseas assistant; and some thoughts on developing personal self-reliance when life feels too busy to get anything done. Stump the Sauce From Jenni: How do I deal with self-reliance overwhelm? How do you deal with self-reliance overwhelm? I'm making a list of skills I want to learn, but I get overwhelmed every time I visit it. What's the most important? What's something I actually want to learn? How much should I invest when I don't know if it suits my long term goals? The evaluation process just leaves me with more questions, but the biggest is in becoming self reliant on my own... How do I find the time to do it all by myself? I understand time management and prioritizing but I'm also a single parent with other responsibilities and challenges. Thanks for any input Definition: Self Reliant Self Sufficient Thoughts on Resilient Lifestyle Design Resources TSP Episode on Self Reliance and Self Sufficiency http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/1666-self-reliance-and-sufficiency Self-Reliance Festival in Camden, TN on October 23, 2021 Main topic of the Show: 4 Things I Have Learned in Working With an Overseas Assistant The background: Why I chose an overseas assistant The Four Things: Choose the right one (You may go through several) - my shortcut Most challenges are my fault (culture, poor planning, time management) Improve Email Skills (All the things in one email) <span style= "font-w
S4 E476 · Mon, September 13, 2021
Opt Out of Nonsensical Discussions
Today we talk about what to do in circular discussions. Episode 500 Submissions GC Announcement Self-Reliance Festival Tickets - Get them while you can Save the date: November 20 - process (or buy) your own Thanksgiving Turkey at the Holler Homestead Tales from the Prepper Pantry Last round: Salsa and sauce The Fall Regeneration Period and a tomato experiment Starting Fall Ferments (Why Now) Rabbit Recipe Herbal Tea Collecting: Goldenrod, mints, lemon balm, sumac berries, mullein flower and leaves Creeping Charlie or Gotu Kola? Need to consult an expert Getting set for animal processing season Operation Independence Green Chili Event Set Up Main topic of the Show: Opt Out of Nonsensical Discussions Nonsense. It is all nonsense all the time. The most obvious nonsense is around covid. We look at the mandate proclamation that has no teeth and freak out. We hear that non vaxed are the ones spreading the disease. Then we hear the vaccine does not stop the spread of the disease and that is why you need to be vaxed. I literally heard someone say in the same diatribe that everything with covid is the fault of the unvaxed and then go on to explain that vaccines are not intended to stop the spread, but rather to protect the person who gets the disease from getting a harder case. But then say that vaccinated are not contributing to the pressure being put on the virus to make it mutate. Wait what? The words coming out of your mouth do not make any sense. If nothing else has become clear it is this: we have not found a cure for the common cold. There is a reason we haven’t. But I do not want today to be about the illness. We talk waaaay too much about this. Today, I want to explore the increase in nonsensical discussions that are polluting reasoned discourse in our society. You see, as we have become more prosperous, it has become acceptable to spew bullshit. Black is white, up is down and so forth. We have become so comfortable that rocking the boat is scary. What if someone pushes back? What if I look stupid? Maybe they know more than I do. No. Stop. Just stop. Your bullshit meter is working just fine. The things people tell you that make no sense and seem to illustrate the opposite of the original assertion are, in fact, circular logic. You are being gaslighted. Ever hear the theory that people need to hear something
S4 E474 · Fri, September 10, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Sep 10, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Refugees, Meleagris gallopavo domesticus, have arrived TN GSD Crew No One Actually Cares Why The cheapest life skill to learn Take the Long Term View Homestead Habits To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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 <a href= "https://brettchef.com/
S4 E473 · Wed, September 08, 2021
Back to the Land with Matt Hundley
Ever think about going back to the land? Well today, I am joined by Matt Hundley, musician, youtuber, and founder of the Back to the Land Festival happening right here in Tennessee in October! Upcoming Events: Sept 18 Green Chili Day Oct 14-16 Back to the Land Festival But first: From a Covid Nurse This is reality for me, I’m not debating vaccination vs non vaccination here at all so just don’t . I see both vaccinated and unvaccinated on the vents and dying so the whole you think your safe just because your vaccinated is a farce. It may help keep you in the lower severity category but once on the vent it all ends pretty much the same. I wish I had answers to make this horrific nightmare stop. Eventually this will be endemic and not a pandemic , eventually we will be back in the drivers seat and not at the mercy of a .3% mortality rate virus. We still have 400,000 to die in this country before we have met our .3% . I think Delta is going to get us to that number a little faster. There isn’t room for anything else in the hospital it’s pretty much all covid , or clot and strokes due to covid and vaccinated patients . It’s getting everyone folks this causes blood clots so act accordingly. We are back to cancelling elective surgeries . We need our health care providers elsewhere right now. I won’t go into how tired we are and how much demand is being placed on us to fill gaps. I harp on that enough. When people call about their loved ones on the phone they don’t get it , they don’t understand why their wife isn’t answering her phone anymore. Or their college aged son isn’t texting his best friend anymore. They can’t . They are sedated , paralyzed and intubated . That means they can’t talk, they can’t move on their own , they can’t do anything without our assistance and they hopefully feel no pain and aren’t aware of what’s going on around them too much because it’s quiet. No real human interaction , we don’t know what they hear so we talk to them when we give them a bath and turn them. I play music for them. I wish families were allowed to see them and sit with them . My humanity side says maybe more would make it if they weren’t alone in isolation. Maybe it would help them cope seeing the progression instead of the phone call from a doc saying it’s time to make a decision right now. Most families think they have time while they are on the vent , you don’t . They are so fragile a good turn and fluid shift could change everything going well to tanking in a New York minute. Then when they need ECMO sorry only taking patients under 40 yrs old and there is a waiting list. Most by this time can not wait so they die. They in some cases will not put a vent on anyone over 80 , bad outcomes and young people need that vent so they are HAVING to prioritize care on those that have the most ability to
S4 E472 · Fri, September 03, 2021
Increase Your Independence with Jim Gale
Today I am joined by Jim Gale of Food Forest Abundance to discuss self-reliance, spiritual and physical independence, and the lofty goal of getting a food forest into every suburban yard. Announcements Green Chili Day - Join us for canning demos, tours, food and fun on Sept 18. $25 for a day pass, $50 for overnight. Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided. BYO (alcoholic) B. Show Resources Food Forest Abundance: foodforestabundance.com Main content of the show Jim Gale is a regenerative entrepreneur and father of 4 daughters who has proven - "If you can conceive it and believe, then you can achieve it". For the past 16 years Jim has been obsessed with finding the answer to the question "What is the IDEA whose time has come" that Victor Huge wrote about? What is the "Embarrassingly simple" solution that Bill Mollison was speaking about? He found it, he and millions more demonstrate it and his mission in life is to share it. What about vibrations and energy in developing self reliance? Why food forests and permaculture? Why is this so important? What can someone do to get started? What is the Government's role in the solution? Is it hard? How can I participate? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfr
S4 E471 · Wed, September 01, 2021
Finding People to Buy Your Coffee, Home Roasting Business Part 3
Today is the third in the series on how to start a small coffee roasting enterprise - either home scale or micro roasting business. We will discuss how to find the people to buy your coffee, as well as how to persuade them to do so. Episode 500 Celebration - send me an email to read or email me your audio clip! Tomorrow is Mozarella Day ! Green Chilies shipped yesterday for Green Chili Day ! Stump the Sauce Hey Nicole, My wife and I are nearing retirement age, and are in the process of planning for it. I was wondering what your retirement plan is to run your homestead when you are older? - and maybe not so physically able to keep up with all the daily chores that you accomplish now? P.S. love to listen to you talk about stuff… Thanks! Episode 471: Finding People to Buy Your Coffee, Home Roasting Business Part 3 Your coffee business will never make it off the ground if you do not have this one piece in place: People who want to buy your coffee. Establishing Customer Base - Most important use of your time. Brand Promise Brand Story (Frame in terms of why the people who buy your coffee want it -- not why you think they should buy it) Example: Tastes Great vs how the beans are lovingly roasted by your 6 year old daughter, Farm stories of your source beans vs what green coffee beans are or “fair trade” etc certifications Local versus beyond local sales Local: farmers markets, outreach to businesses, local radio shows, column in the local newspaper, cafe or food cart, presence in craft fairs, stores, coffee for events, schools, etc. Beyond local (First few fit for local too): Social media development, network care and feeding, demonstrations and value add for other people, podcasts and radio/tv with expanded reach, the website question, personality marketing, audience will be in a niche that is not bound by geography. Food Law Choice (cottage vs renting production space vs just do it) Marketing budget, putting things on sale, tracking results Customer referrals The most important piece of the puzzle: Customer service, ongoing care of relationships, constant attention to expand if that is your goal, new ways to fill the funnel. What questions do you have? Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/C
S4 E470 · Mon, August 30, 2021
Building While The World Falls Apart
Today we will talk about focusing on doing what you can as the world falls apart around you and why that is more important now, in times of duress, than it ever was before. We will also talk about what the CAC team is up to this week with Hurricane Ida’s arrival in Louisiana, and we will talk a little about why real community happens. Announcements: Mozzarella Webinar Reminder , This Thursday Green Chili Day - Tickets are getting scarce CAC Activation - https://www.cacteam.com/ Volunteers get pre-approved or update your information Seeking donations Tales from the Prepper Pantry Beets and Tomatoes Green Chilies Incoming Venison Stew Freeze Dryer is back in business with the cooling weather: Eggs, milk, watermelon New Recipe: Cube steak. S & P, 3 mins per side, Worcestershire sauce. Reduce the resulting sauce as gravy Operation Independence Selling everything we can to offset the replacement car (Xtera straight piped, tractor, electric range, collectible ww2 air tanks, and various small stuff) -- added benefit is simplicity. (Sometimes independence means making choices) Putting finishing touches on an event at SOE in mid October and a workshop with Niti the first Saturday of October -- more on this soon GSD Update Main topic of the Show: Building While The World Falls Apart In the last 2 weeks, no fewer than 20 people have reached out to me with questions about relocating to Tennessee. Many of them are facing job loss due to vaccination requirements, financial problems from draconian shut downs, and the emotional wounds from having marriages, friendships and family relationships torn apart in light of what some like to just refer to as “All this bullshit.” They are scared to stay where they are. They are scared to move somewhere new. It is hard to feel secure with capital gains tax laws being retroactively changed under the guise of taxing the rich -- you know who I mean -- the rich people who will never pay more tax, and landing on the shoulders of small business owners and grandma’s retirement rental. Every time a new story comes out about the virus y
S4 E468 · Fri, August 27, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Aug 28, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Hidden Treasure Taking Risks Inside Plumbing of the Solar Water Heater I CAN'T SLEEP! Thought of the Walk News Propoganda To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett <li styl
S4 E468 · Wed, August 25, 2021
EasyPeasy Gardening with Mike the Polymath
Today, I have a great interview with Mike the Polymath, a guy who is really good at lots of things. A guy who started a neat concept for providing a service lots of people would want. A guy who cares about freedom, food freedom and empowering the individual. Waverly Flood Assistance Anyone wanting to volunteer to help with cleanup and recovery can call 931-888-8011 or 931-888-8012. You can report after 8am to the volunteer staging area in the Dollar Tree Parking Lot at 515 West Main St. Our volunteers at those numbers will match your skills with those who have needs. Thank you for your help! Cheese Webinar Delayed One Week! Show Resources easypeasygardens.com instagram.com/easypeasygardens https://www.easypeasygardens.com/the-easypeasy-podcast Main content of the show Michael is the founder of EasyPeasy Garden Solutions LLC, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His business is geared towards designing, building and maintaining backyard vegetable gardens on a subscription basis. Michael studied Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Human Ecology and has a professional background in environmental education, tourism, organic farming and the nursery trade. After an eccentric series of jobs and internships, Michael integrated various different knowledge bases and skill sets to start EasyPeasy Garden Solutions in 2018. How did you find your way to gardening/sustainability? What is EasyPeasy Garden Solutions? How did the idea for EasyPeasy occur to you? What is the mission? How, specifically does a person start their own personal gardening business? Does it require any certain education, personality-type, background, or skill-set? What kind of investment is required? What are the pros/cons of being a "one-man business" What would you say to someone who has an entrepreneurial dream they have not yet attempted? What are some other ways we could "uber-ize" the food system What is in the future for you and for EasyPeasy? Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week
S4 E467 · Mon, August 23, 2021
Listener Feedback Show for August 23, 2021
Today we talk more about Holler Dollars, the Flood, and where to move in Tennessee if you are immigrating from another state. These are all questions and comments from listeners. Mozzarella Webinar THIS THURSDAY Oct 15-17 - Back to the Land Festival: https://www.backtothelandfestival.com/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Tomato Sauce Round of animal feed Venison Shoulder Roast to soup Working on ordering in Green Chilies for Green Chili Day (There will be Green Chili Ice cream!) ( Sign up link ) Operation Independence Hip Camp Car Fund Main topic of the Show: Listener Feedback Show Holler Dollars From Sue: I had two questions from an academic point of view. 1) in your example about Jenni and the garlic. That is technical not a barter situation. What you described is essentially creating another currency based in garlic. Because you've set a value for garlic that you'll honor no mater what, even if you have elastic demand for garlic. For instance, say she plants an entire lawn of garlic and brings it to the pantry for 10,000 credits. Under the system you described, her garlic is as good as currency even if you can't use her garlic. My second question is more of a philosophical one. If the framework of the holler is not paying the labor the equivalent of at least minimum wage in the Tennessee economy, then is it really independence? Why do you need to come up with a food value for the labor that is nor based on the real market value of the labor absent the neighbors? I guess what I am asking is, how much would it cost to run the holler if your neighbors did not exist. Isn't that the value exactly? My worry is that there are legal cases where work contracts made in sub economies where labor is valued at less than minimum wage can be considered servitude under the law and litigious. I'm not saying either of the above will happen of course. Just playing out your scenarios from a purely argumentative point of view absent the fact that these are your friends and neighbors Leos: Incorporated Approach Where to Move in Tennessee? I found you via Jack Spirko. My family and I are soon to be refugees from California. We are in pursuit of a new location to settle and build community. Tennessee is on our list to explore suitability for us. Can you recommend any areas in Tennessee worth looking into? Thanks so much, Dan What Coffee Maker Should I Buy? From Gary Hey, Nicole! I hear you on multiple sho
S4 E467 · Fri, August 20, 2021
Get Things Done with #My3Things - a replay episode
Today, we go waaaay back to August 2019 and revisit the basics: How to take control of your overwhelming world by using the #my3Things. If you have ever wandererd how I get so much done - this is how. 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
S4 E466 · Wed, August 18, 2021
End of Summer Pantry Management
Today, we talk about what to do with your pantry at the end of August, whether you are on a homestead or living in the city. Webinar on Making Mozarella Green Chili Day Registration is Live Stump the Sauce You seem like a really cool lady with a good heart and I like your goals for independance and living free and wish you well on your quest. I do have a question regarding trading and bartering within a small neighborhood of "like-minded people". My father was born in 1937 and pines away at how everyone worked together for a common goal, say threshing wheat/oats and how people used to work together. I ask what happened? Because my point of view is I don't even know these people he would talk about so fondly from childhood memory. He retorts "We all became independent and stopped having to get along, so we don't". So, it seems these barter systems are transient and dependent on most within the group being of either similar socioeconomic status or as the time ethnic decent, and Dad always seems to talk about the riff that severed relationship X or Y . Just thoughts. Love your show. Main topic of the Show: End of Summer Pantry Management This morning, the weather had turned “morning cool” once again and you know what that means, right? Winter is coming and along with it the need to be fully stocked up, have firewood, and have the animals taken care of. One of the reasons that store shortages are not very concerning to us here in the Holler is that we have been maintaining a good pantry for many years. But that doesnt mean we will not have to go without if things do not come back in stock. This week, we have had a cool reprieve amid the hottest days of the year. We have stowed and stashed jars of winter storage. We have “used up” commercial products as part of a busy week of travel. This month, we have dug a giant ditch behind the house, completely taken out everything in the prepper pantry to rerun gas, electrical, and water. Things are a bit stirred up and it is time to do the late summer pantry project. If you are new to pantry management, or an old hand at it, this time of year tends to lead to the same place: it is time to audit, reorganize, and plan the next steps in advance of winter. If you are lucky enough to have AC, this is also an excuse to stay cool during the hottest part of the day while making forward progress. Failure to take this time now leads to that one can of sauerkraut that stays in the back corner of your pantry, getting moved each time you do, until it is so old that you don’t even want to feed it to your pigs. How do I know? I moved that can of sauerkraut 8 times before I realized I was never going to eat it. That can of sauerkraut was the first step toward proper pantry management - as in store what you actually eat -- and it started me on a very different path in food management long before I discovered my love of preserving and st
S4 E464 · Mon, August 16, 2021
A Homestead In Summer
Today, I will run you through a typical Saturday on a homestead in the heat of summer as everything needs life support to survive and is getting ripe and ready to eat and process. Reminder: Mozzarella Making Webinar Tales from the Prepper Pantry 34 quarts of green beans 60 lbs of tomatoes Golden rod, mullein, mint Operation Independence Building the podcast and HRC at Rogue Food Conference in Virginia Main topic of the Show: A Homestead In Summer The why The backdrop (Leaving a homestead, summer abundance season, dog days) Preparing for the knows, animals, coffee customers, winter is coming Homestead grown vs locally sources food approach - beans, tomatoes Friday: 60 lbs tomatoes, 2 bushels stringless beans My hopes: Salsa, dilly beans, canned beans Getting real: dilly beans are nice to have not need to have The agenda for Saturday: (Friday night background) Skipped market (picked up produce from the farmers on Friday afternoon) 6am: up, coffee, walk dogs (short walk), assemble laundry 6:30: Start water for green beans to boiling, start laundry, second cup coffee, begin processing tomatoes 6:45: 1st batch beans in the canner 7am: Tomatoes in the freezer, pigs fed scraps 7:15: begin snapping beans, change laundry 7:45: 1st batch beans done Pattern until 1pm: Snap beans, prepare jars for canner, process beans, rotate laundry, check water for plants, make/eat breakfast Meanwhile: T is on animal care and fencing 1-1:30 lunch break 1:30-3pm: “The bean cycle” 3pm: start the cheese, snap beans on “breaks” - come to the realization that I am not going to actually pack anything tonight 5pm: bean only cycle (I am snapping as fast as I can put them in jars) 7pm: T arrives, there is no plan for dinner, animals and plants are cared for, still snapping and canning beans. Initiate the frozen cauliflower pizza crust with fresh made tomato sauce, sausage and cheese 8pm: dinner, tv show, still snapping beans and canning t
S4 E463 · Fri, August 13, 2021
Thought of the Walk for Aug 13, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Lessons from the Garden Something Has Changed What I Learned After Walking Each Morning for One Month Five Ways to Prepare Green Beans Decide and be Honest with Yourself To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck <span style="font-w
S4 E462 · Tue, August 10, 2021
Mindset
Today, I share thoughts about getting your mindset right after a day of training at Tactical Response ( tacticalresponse.com ) Main topic of the Show: Mindset Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee
S4 E461 · Fri, August 06, 2021
Agorist Tax Advice with Matthew Serccely
Today, I talk with Matthew Sercely to discuss using the tax code to your advantage and his new company, Agorist Tax Advice. Show Resources https://www.agoristtaxadvice.com/ Main Content of the Show: Matthew Sercely has been an attorney for over 11 years in the Dallas, Texas area. Last year he decided to go out on his own and help libertarians, anarchists, and agorists to deal with taxes. Interview Why are you the “agorist tax advisor?” What is a “Tax Advisor”? How is it different than a tax attorney or an accountant? Are there any advantages to having a tax advisor who is an attorney instead of an accountant? Any advantages to having an accountant instead? What are the different types of Taxation for companies? What is the best one for a business? What sorts of mistakes to you see people making on their taxes? You’ve done multiple seminars in the past year, including the Survivial Podcast and Living Free in Tennesse. Why do you like doing seminars so much? 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
S4 E460 · Wed, August 04, 2021
Branding and Packaging Your Coffee, Home Roasting Business Part 2
Today is the second in a series about how to build and launch your home or craft coffee roasting business. We will cover branding and packaging Sign up for the Mozzarella making webinar , August 26 Next Week’s Schedule Episode 500 Reminder Listener Feedback Nick Main topic of the Show : Branding and Packaging Your Coffee, Home Roasting Business Part 2 What to know about Branding Member Webinar in the Portal, Personal and Business Branding with Sue Zoldak, May 2021 Know your target Visual and “personality” representation of the core essence of your business. Must be: Emotional (Buyer), Differentiated (Competition), Credible (You and the Buyer) Packaged for: Web, print, social. Black and white and color. Visible from afar and look good up close. Industry colors: browns, green, blues (Think about what that means for you and your brand) Developing your brand story Coffee is about people from farm to cup Why it matters to the buyer What made YOU love coffee (that matters to the buyer)? How did you get to where you are today? Sketch it out and practice with friends, have them tell your story back. Learn from that Packaging Label must haves Plastic vs paper Co2 filter </li
S4 E459 · Mon, August 02, 2021
Saving Seeds in Summer
Today, I will talk through how to save seeds from XX kinds of summer plants and why you should do it. Was interviewed on Deborah Gets Red Pilled: https://youtu.be/fGb4nUCtqyY Mozzarella Making Webinar, Thursday August 26, 2021 at 6pm Central - sign up here . Tales from the Prepper Pantry Took the weekend off from canning but it is tomato and green bean canning season Redoing shelves and freezers in the Prepper Pantry Cost comparing homemade dog food vs commercial Groceries are sales tax free so I have some soul searching to do since I have enough for the year, minus cheese. Operation Independence Meat Canning Webinar will be on the Portal Tuesday for those who missed it Main topic of the Show: Episode 459: Saving Seeds in Summer Why save seeds Some seed saving tips: fermenting, stratification, storage, hybrids Methods The plastic bag method (Lettuces, broccoli, beets) The let it reseed itself method (Cilantro, parsley, lettuce, radishes, etc) The fermentation method (tomatoes) The just save them method (Peppers) The Lazy Man Method (Squash example) Membership Plug Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=s
S4 E458 · Fri, July 30, 2021
Thought of the Walk for July 30, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Self Determination When Should You Give Yourself a Pass That Did Not Go As Planned Selfish Sunday on a Homestead To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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 <li style="
S4 E457 · Wed, July 28, 2021
Holler Neighbors Food Cooperative
Today is a thought experiment on the Holler Neighbor Food Cooperative idea. Problem we solve: How everyone who is working in our community to gain value from the land can benefit from their efforts while also balancing between those who have more capitol inputs and those who have more labor inputs July 31 GSD Weekend at the Darkhorse Lodge - last change to go hang out with awesome people. Stump the Sauce From Jason: coffee shortage Crop Damage timeline Current panic “Shortage” defined Main topic of the Show: Holler Neighbors Food Cooperative Holler Neighbor Livestream/Strategic Plan BackgroundSWOT - Food Production For Ourselves and OthersAttempt 1: Crockpot mealsAttempt 2: Neighbor Pantry vs Individual Pantries Latest Concept - Holler Dollar Tracking System Goal - better manage who gets what share of what things we produce. Capitol Investment vs Labor Investment Ways to earn outside money Initial Set up, $2,000 and incorporation (not sure we need to corporation but will incorporate under under legal advice if needed) $$ used for USD expenditures, feed, infrastructure, veterinarian bills, utilities, etc $$ reinvested either from partners or sales revenue Sales revenue is OBV taxable Holler Neighbors can Buy A Neighbor Membership for $50/year (revenue to the corporation). This earns the right to access membership benefits like food education, they get an annual amount of Holler Dollar Vouchers and may use vouchers to obtain the food we grow together. Holler Dollars: Neighbors can Buy or Earn Holler Dollars and pay for pantry items with Holler Dollars. Earned through food production or preservation labor. Neighbor members can give other neighbor members Holler Dollars in gratitude for random work performed (lawn mowing, etc). Non Neighbor Membership is available for, say $500 dollars and gets a person access to educational days, a certain number of holler dollars, but they cannot “earn” holler dollars by working on food projects. What do you think of this concept? Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook
S4 E456 · Mon, July 26, 2021
Success and Failure of the Great (personal) Reset
That Belt I love: https://www.originalsoegear.com/collections/1-5-edc-belts-low-profile-plastic-and-no-buckle Tales from the Prepper Pantry 1 bushel this week: 14 Jars canned green beans , 4 jars worth snapped fresh for eating A word on how to manage pickles Midsummer foraging and drying time Extracting Honey This Week, could use an assist on seeing what is still in the hives Operation Independence The Ditch Project Meat Canning Webinar Went Great: “Just wanted to say thanks for all you do. I was on the meat canning webinar and it was great. While I have canned, it's not as consistent as I want. I've been listening to you for years & joined your membership fairly recently. We're honestly not as prepared as we should be but, we've done little things here and there. I'm not very social online at all but, I hope to put myself out there more and meet like minded people. Main topic of the Show: Success and Failure of the Great (personal) Reset Lessons learned Go all in - I did not (The drive to deliver coffee is strong and I flubbed the preparation week) Take responsibility for focus Choose an organizing principle for the time, not 50 I’ll just finish this one small thing story - I need to go get a pen You might need to leave Even if you flub the ball, it is the right thing to do Made important business decisions Got much of the tile done (Universe conspiracy) Rested Up Roasted a TON Caught up with friends Quiet time with Sage and research on how to feed her The Ditch/Willis Event, etc… Taking a Great Reset the perfect way may mean leave your home, it may mean take better responsibility than I did a week ago, or it may mean something completely different. And taking Great Reset imperfectly still will bring you benefits when you do it -- so do it. Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week!
S4 E455 · Fri, July 23, 2021
Limitless Opportunities with Ken Eash
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show and Ken Eash is back to talk with us about tapping into limitless opportunities in the service industry. Sometimes it is better to learn a trade than to become a philosopher. Show Resources kennetheash.com teencatalyst.com mewe.com/i/keneash Podcast series on finding purpose in life: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/3d77210b-38ad-469d-be09-85fb5cd319b8 Podcast episode on entrepreneurship in services: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e1467eed-2b30-42e9-8160-b5e463fde134 Main content of the show Ken does not like to talk about himself so he gave me bullets. :-) 35 years on earth 30 years construction experience 13 years with a wonderful wife 12 years experience as business owner 4 years attempting homesteading 2 years becoming a life and career coach for teens Interview Why would a socially awkward person like you want to be on a podcast with thousands of listeners? With 30 years in construction, would you say building things is your purpose in life? All this talk of purpose, but how does that tie into what you say are "limitless opportunities in the service industry"? What does a person have to do to get started? How does this talk of the opportunities in services play into your purpose? What would you say to someone who's still on the fence about jumping into the services field? GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https
S4 E454 · Fri, July 23, 2021
Learning to Roast, Home Coffee Business Part 1
It’s TIME! I took your questions over on our Mewe group all about what you want to know about starting a home or craft roasting business. Today will be the first in a series of home roasting podcasts and we will talk about learning to roast. GSD Weekend at the Darkhorse Lodge: Information in a post on mewe in this group: https://mewe.com/join/tngsd Canning Meat Webinar, This Saturday at 2pm central Stump the Sauce Low saliva update from Mark Episode 453 - Learning to Roast, Home Coffee Business Part 1 The more I learn about it, the less I know about coffee. Coffee cherries, processing beans, getting green beans What happens when you roast Can you reroast? Light, medium, dark, etc roasts Mallaird reaction, sugars, flavors, slow vs fast roast Chaff First crack, second crack, FIRE! Cooling “The trace” and software in coffee The role of beans in roasting Drum vs air roasting Ways to roast without specialized equipment Home roasters: Behmore, Gene Cafe, Nesco, Hottop Home roasters, small roasters, commercial roasters Volume matters <span style= "font-weigh
S4 E452 · Mon, July 19, 2021
Some Stuff Went Down in the Holler
Today, some stuff went down in the Holler that made it so the usual time was no longer there that I use to produce this show. So today, I share with you my thoughts on planning, schedules and what to do when it doesn’t go right. I also talk about prioritizing relationships and yourself and living up to your promises. This is a freestyle episode that I hope you will enjoy. 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
S4 E452 · Fri, July 16, 2021
Thought of the Walk for July 16, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Growing Food The Circle of Life Eating Seasonally To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <a href= "https://livingfreeint
S4 E451 · Wed, July 14, 2021
Freeze Drying Adventure
The addition of the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer has been a fun adventure here at the Holler Homestead so when John Davis reached out to do a show based on his experience with one, I thought it would be a great fit. Show Resources www.pauldavisautomation.com What’s Up in the Garden Tromboncino Eggplant Resetting Sunshine Plot Herbs Tomatoes Peppers Fall garden seedlings need to get started this week! Main Show Content: Freeze Drying for Fun and Maybe...Profit? John Davis is a jack of all trades master of none that lives in rural Ohio along with his awesome wife and kids. He owns a manufacturer's representative business that sells industrial automation solutions throughout a five state region, and over the 14 years he has been in this business, he has built a solid foundation through his lifestyle business on which he can pursue his real passion, skill acquisition. Becoming a better husband and father, farming, flying airplanes, software engineering, electronic hardware design, hunting, being a "contingency enthusiast" (prepper), and furniture making are just a few things that keep him busy. He enjoys mentoring others in similar pursuits. What is freeze drying and what is a freeze dryer? How does the process work and why is it superior to other forms of food preservation? How is it not superior to other forms of food preservation? Can you freeze dry without buying an expensive machine? How has it changed our approach to pantry management? How do we use our freeze dried food? After two years of ownership, what is your "real world" experience with the machine? Tips and tricks? Is it possible to make money with the machine as a side hustle? Tips on buying a freezer drier for listeners <
S4 E450 · Mon, July 12, 2021
Which Witch is Which?
Today we will talk about the witchiness of homesteading and why what seems so strange to some is simply living. Meat canning webinar Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freeze dried beets Freeze dried feta Canning beans is the next round of food preservation Chickens for sale Operation Independence Going dark Main topic of the Show: Which Witch is Which Imagine hundreds of years ago if one of your family members was truly ill and some lady who kept to herself mostly gave you some tea for the sick person -- and they got better. Or if you sprained your ankle and the swelling went down quickly. Add to that layers of superstition like which phase of the moon is best for planting, ceremonies involving burnt hair that reveal your true love’s face, and that sort of thing. The final twist could be that the lone lady with that tea lives to be quite old and there we have it. A witch. Yesterday, a friend stopped by who I had not seen in a long time and he joked on the way in the door that I reminded him of country women he remembers as a kid growing up who seemed kind of like witches. He did not mean it in a bad way -- he was just pointing out that I live an alternative lifestyle to the norm. And it is true: If there is a natural or herbal remedy to something, I will try it first. If I have a bad headache, I go to bed. I have some odd world views: Natural cycles of the earth and solar system impact climate, weather and, ultimately growing cycles We evolved here, therefore remedies to our ills evolved with us Just because it cannot be proven scientifically does not prove it false Humans are energy and as such, ignoring energy as part of whole health is a mistake Some of these views make me witchy I suppose. In college, I used to make this brew of ginger root, bitter root, peppermint and hot peppers and honey every time I got a cold. Why? Because it helped. The bitter root soothed my throat, the ginger opened the capillaries in my sinuses, capsasis is an immune system boost, and the peppermint and honey make it drinkable -- not taste good -- drinkable. When I did this I just knew it helped, not the why. But over the years I have learned more about the why, down to peppermint helping with breathing and honey being an antibacterial agent. And even back then, people thought me crazy. They wondered why I did not simply pop a decongestant and go on with life? Moving to the homestead has brought my witc
S4 E443 · Fri, July 09, 2021
Thought of the Walk for July 09, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: One Step at a Time - Thought of the Walk Game Changing Dish Water Tip Of Toxic People and Sewing Scissors Assess for Success Ground Yourself To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett <sp
S4 E448 · Wed, July 07, 2021
#My3Things Before You Buy Land
Looking to buy land and move to your dream homestead? Hold your horses! Land is a long-term purchase and it is a good idea to think before you leap. Today we will talk about the most important things to consider before you spring for that plot of dirt. Holler Neighbor Livestream Thursday: 6:15/6:30 ish Stump the Sauce From Mark: Ideas for meals with meat that are easy to chew. Sandwich salad Sloppy joes on zoodles Stroganoff Sauerkraut n minced pork Shepherds pie Thick, creamy italian style soup Bisque with meat Curry What’s Up In the Garden Tomato blight in system 1 but not in system 2 Tromboncino Squash is going nuts Egg plant looks stressed - might be that the pots are black so we are wrapping them in burlap The Great Reset in Sunshine Plot (Post Garlic Harvest) Garlic Harvest Main topic of the Show: #My3Things Before You Buy Land What is the homestead lifestyle you want to have? (Characteristics not the what) -- decision out of fear of agenda 30) Local zoning, codes, taxes, etc Sun, Water, Rainfall, Soil, Slope, Proximity to Services Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_
S4 E447 · Mon, July 05, 2021
Homesteading in a Hard Year
Today we talk about what it is like to live the homestead life in a year filled with personal challenges and problems. This is a follow up on “what homesteading is really like.” Canning Meat, July 24: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2021/06/28/meat-canning-webinar-july-24-at-2pm Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freeze drying beets for future salads Spiralized zucchini Odds and ends month for the freezer Grocery Store Free Month Operation Independence Sad to report no Independence Day Pigs but she is very very close HR Affiliate Program Main topic of the Show: Homesteading in a Hard Year We had an open house and it was an eye-opening experience. My homestead once provided about 80% of my vegetable needs and 100% of my egg and chicken needs. I ate things in season as they became ripe. I preserved, dried and canned. My garden succession planting program was on point. Then troubles crept in. Ones of the financial type, the relationship type, and the health vibrancy type. Reality on a homestead is a far cry from the ambitious plans we have each spring when planting time comes. Even in the best of years, things will fail and the best approach seems to be fanatical variety. You always ask me what living on a homestead is like and I have to admit - it has been pretty rough these past few years at the Holler Homestead. The saving grace has been my wall of tomatoes and aquaponics system. For background: Transition has been in process here for several years. Transition from two people to one, transition from mostly off-site consulting work to building a coffee business, transition into the Holler Neighbor community. And there have been some family and personal health reminders. All these things take time and a homestead is a full time job. Many people manage the homestead demand with one person working and one person doing the homestead chores until enough business is generated from the land to enable the working partner to quit. Sometimes that never happens. The benefit of having a consulting lifestyle with the homestead was that I would be gone for a whole week working my butt off, then home for 2 to 3 weeks with a light enough schedule that I could catch up on things. But transitions are part of life, are they not? Here are a few looks at the real homestead: Dirt, mud, dust and hair (Shoes off story) Growing food in the ground takes time. Lots
S4 E447 · Fri, July 02, 2021
Joel Salatin on Entrepreneurship
What happens when Joel Salatin hops on the podcast? We discuss entrepreneurship, scaling of regenerative practices, going rogue, failing commercial food, standing up to bullies, and so much more! RogueFoodConference.com Show Resources The Lunatic Farmer Website Polyface Farms Joel’s Books & DVDs Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal Pastured Poultry Profit$ Main content of the show From Joel’s Website: “Joel Salatin, 62, calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Others who like him call him the most famous farmer in the world, the high priest of the pasture, and the most eclectic thinker from Virginia since Thomas Jefferson. Those who don’t like him call him a bio-terrorist, Typhoid Mary, charlatan, and starvation advocate.” Read More . 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. Coming Soon to LFTN Members! Don’t Be a Chicken: A Guide to Processing Poultry Colors of Coffee: A Tasting Guide Community Mewe Group: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join/lftn
S4 E445 · Wed, June 30, 2021
Canning Beets
It’s beet season! Today I will run you through how to process beets pickled, sauce and pressure canned July Webinar: Canning Meat - July 24 at 2pm. Stump the Sauce Hey, I heard one of your latest podcast about the price of eggs at the store vs. the local farm and had a brain wave... If it's true that farm eggs are more nutritious then wouldn't it be good idea to market your eggs not in "$&¢", but in terms of "nutritional value" similar to purchasing regular gas and premium gas. The premium gas might "appear" more expensive (I.e. farm eggs) however...you get more mileage (nutrition) out your dollars spent. I think if the customer saw two boxes of eggs side-by-side but priced in $/nutrition ratio then they might be more likely to pick the farm raised variety? What’s Up in the Garden Harvest time has arrived: squash, eggplant Inattention killed my green beans (And there is still time) Tomatoes are looking great Time to prep the fall garden - I am not kidding Main topic of the Show: Canning Beets Choosing produce The boil peel versus manually peeling Pickling Nicole Sauce’s Sugarless Sour Beets Brine: 1/2 cup pickling or kosher salt 5.5 cups 5% vinegar 6 cups water Per quart jar spice mix (add to jar) 2 heads dill weed 2-4 cloves garlic 1-2 hot peppers (cayenne or jalapeno) 6 peppercorns 20/25 mins Aunt Helen’s Beets Brine (make enough batched to cover beets) 1 qt vinegar (5% acidity) 6 c sugar 2 TBSP salt (plain, kosher, or pickling: may not be iodized) 2 tsp pickling spice Sauce Beet Ketchup See Janet on Mewe for the recipe! Pressure canning https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_04/beets.html Hot pack 30/35 Uses: Borscht, stews, side dish bake with carrots, garlic and chevre 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. Community Mewe Group: <a href=
S4 E444 · Mon, June 28, 2021
Why Meet In Person?
Over the weekend, we had all sorts of community happenings at the holler homestead and it got me to thinking about meeting in person and how important that it. I will share some of these thoughts as well as stories of our first ever open house on today’s podcast. Feedback I want to thank you for your openness about your debt and perseverance regarding paying things off. In December/January you said something in a podcast that made me think how foolish I’d been the past five years with credit cards, car and motorcycle loans. After buckling done the past six months and accelerating pay downs, I’m paying off CC monthly now, paid off my car, and today made my last motorcycle payment. With all that’s going on, I’m now free to focus on mortgage pay down, crypto, and savings. I’m still enjoying your coffee and will look on your site about becoming a member to show my appreciation. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Beets and pickles are done for 2021 Getting low on jars of all things (explain why) Weekly garden meal prep for easier living Freeze Dryer Access Project -- thoughts from listeners? Operation Independence Membership Portal Upgrades Slowly Rolling Out Main topic of the Show: Why Meet In Person? This past 18 months, meetings have increasingly been over computers and phones as folks have sought to avoid air travel and reduce exposure to the virus. As a result, kids know how to virtually attend school, adults who never could get their computers’ webcams to work suddenly know zoom and toms meetings are held virtually. It has become a matter of preference in many cases to just avoid getting together in person and handle meetings over web conferencing systems. But is this the best way? How many of you have been to that awkward ZOOM birthday party or wedding? And how many have noticed an uptick in “weird” happenings where people kindo of lose their minds and hurt other people out and about in society? Continued isolation is making us crazy and it is no surprise. We are herd animals. We crave finding people we can relate to, we can be comfortable with. This is why those “loner libertarians” get so excited when they can throw a liberty fest -- like Porcfest in New hampshire each June. It is that feeling of well-being when you bother to get together in person. That is why when people want to come visit the Holler Homestead, I try very hard to make it work. And this year, those requests were up tenfold, so we decided to do a little test this weekend: What if we have an open house day here and just tell folks, here are the hours, stop by. No big agenda. No big personality sp
S4 E443 · Fri, June 25, 2021
Thought of the Walk for June 25, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: !@#$%!! Gas Cans and Government Should There Be an I In Team? Three Newby Tips on the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Homesteading as the New Normal Poverty Mindset and Fat Mindset To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck <span style="
S4 E442 · Wed, June 23, 2021
Pressure Canning Corn
Do you have your pressure canner sitting all shiny in your kitchen and are you afraid to use it? I will talk through how to pressure can corn on today’s show and hopefully demystify some of the things that are making you wait. Holler Livestream Thursday -- we reached 1,000! Holler Homestead Open House is this Saturday A word on Interview show scheduling Update on health A word on social networks Stump the Sauce What to do about weeds New Member Videos ! Pantry Management with Nicole Sauce Introduction to Canning Cybersecurity with Andy Higginbotham Pressure Canning Green Beans Four Methods to Start Your Spring Garden in 2020 Main topic of the Show: Pressure Canning Corn Pressure Canning Safety Food before Botulism Blowing Up The Canner Glass Topped Stoves Hot Water The Process of Corn Packing Headspace Lids and Rings (Cleaning) How most stovetop canners work The vinegar hack Hot pack vs raw pack Processing time 55/85, 1 inch… ( Find your altitude ) Cooling and storage The Oh Shit List Pressure is getting too high Pressure fell below where I need it to be A jar broke One of my lids did not seal Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=
S4 E441 · Mon, June 21, 2021
Best Lesson From The 2020 Pandemic
Today, I want to share with you my biggest lesson of the Pandemic and its aftermath as viewed through the perspective of a special friend. Holler Homestead Open House and Canning Demo Last Week’s Webinar Video is up on the Member Portal Tales from the Prepper Pantry Failing on meal planning and staying on whole foods: Hard boiled eggs, cheese, celery sticks, bacon and eggs, Mahi, green beans and summer squash, roasted new potatoes, red veined sorrel, pesto on something with green garlic and fresh basil. Cold cuts and cured meats for road food. Freeze Drying Cheesecake (#allthethings) Sun Tea Cucumbers and beets are coming on and it is time to put up quick pickles Operation Independence Focus on health Main topic of the Show: Best Lesson From The 2020 Pandemic This show was supposed to be on Friday last week. But my health got in the way. And yet this may be the most important show topic of 2021. This show is in part about the biggest lesson to be learned from the 2020 pandemic, how officials and our societies reacted to it, and maybe even a little about why what some of us THINK is the biggest lesson learned should be reexamined if it is not this lesson. But more important about today is what got me to thinking of this lesson. It was a friend, fellow farmer/homesteader. A guy by the name of Steve who works really really hard to live life on his terms. Steve is not a young man, and he has even had an organ transplant. His ticker ain’t what it used to be either. Steve is the kind of guy who meets lots of people and he somehow manages to bring out the best, to encourage them to just get started on doing what they say they want to do. The longer you talk to Steve, the more you realize how incredible his life has been and the sheer number of things this man has done - and he has done them well. And the best part? He is not a loudmouth like me -- he observes and is sort of quiet. But when he talks, people listen. And when he hears I cant from someone, he asks why. You may wonder what in the world Steve has to do with my pandemic lesson? Well that is the thing. If I ask most people around me what their biggest lesson learned I will get one of the following lessons: Supply Chains Are Unstable (centralization vs decentralization) The Media Controls the Narrative More Than We Thought People Are Anti Science People Do Not Understand How Science Works <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level
S4 E440 · Wed, June 16, 2021
5 Pieces of Advice for New Homesteaders
Today is for new and aspiring homesteaders. There are five things I wish I had known before I jumped and we discuss them today. Tomorrow: Canning Webinar, Relocation Roundtable, and Holler Homestead Open House Stump the Sauce Too Many Tomatoes Main topic of the Show: 5 Pieces of Advice for New Homesteaders It will cost more than you think Income Generation and Replacement Paperwork Right vs Legal Messes 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. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett <li s
S4 E439 · Fri, June 11, 2021
Thought of the Walk for June 11, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Eating to Thrive or to Survive? Better Reward Systems Eat That Frog! To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <span style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E438 · Wed, June 09, 2021
5 Nutritious Things We Forget to Eat
I was going to talk through some things I love about the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer but then I got to talking about food with Tactical this morning. Specifically foods that are very good for you that we sometimes forget to eat. Today, I will share five that come to mind. But first Schedule next week Relocation Roundtable and Water Bath Canning Webinars 2 Seats left for the Chicken Workshop! What’s Up in the Garden Uncle Seed saving: Broccoli, cilantro, peas, lettuce Tomatoes look GREAT Putting out peppers and sweet potatoes now Main content of the show: 5 Nutritious Things We Forget About Fruits in season Bone Broth Hard Boiled Eggs Water Ferments Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/in
S4 E437 · Mon, June 07, 2021
What Really Matters?
Today we will discuss what really matters in the new world order, the great reset, and many other “conspiracies” that are turning out to be based in truth. Canning Demo June 17 at 12pm Central: Waterbath Canning Relocation Roundtable: June 17 at 7pm Central Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Successful Travel Food Harvest Right has an affiliate program! https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Learning to store freeze dried foods - advice from Amanda Willis Holler Neighbor Crockpot meals are paying off Operation Independence Rogue Food Summary Main topic of the Show: What Really Matters? What really matters to people? What do we truly care about. If you take this question from a survival standpoint: we need water, oxygen and food to survive. The next layer is shelter and health, family and relationships. Then community, comfort, mental challenges, spiritual pursuits. Creative endeavors. As we are able to cover our basic survival needs, we gain something very important: time. And time is the thing that we can use to become stronger and better. To keep our world beautiful. To create widespread security for ourselves and those around us. Why then are our most basic needs -- those things that we require to survive -- why are they outsourced to a faceless bureaucracy? Have you ever taken a deep look into situations where genocide is inflicted on a people? Where one set of humans decide that it is ok to torture, murder and cause widespread suffering to another set of humans? Have you ever seen what happens right before the boiling point is reached? Usually you will find that the basic survival needs are controlled by a select, powerful few. You will find that there is widespread shortages and that suffering has occurred. That parents cannot feed their children or themselves. And how do we get to this point? We live on a prosperous plant full of oxygen, with lots of water, and able to produce food in the most harsh of environments. As humans have developed, we have figured out how to cover our basic survival needs and we have created time. Time for spiritual pursuits. As humans have developed, we have put our minds to tough problems like how to get more food from less and less land to keep more and mo
S4 E436 · Fri, June 04, 2021
Thought of the Walk for June 04, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: What Successful People Do Is the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Worth It? The Kids Are Not OK To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-l
S4 E435 · Thu, June 03, 2021
5 Things about raising rabbits
Today, I share with you five things about raising meat rabbits that I have learned after having them for only two weeks. Chicken Processing Workshop - Two Seats Left! What’s up in garden Main Topic: 5 things about raising rabbits Turns grass and vegetation into meat with very little additional time or effort Mineral lick hack Tractor versus cage Gender challenge Handling and cute factor Wish list: Tractoring system, watering system, cooling/shade set up, rabbit fodder seed blend. 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 <a href= "https://brettchef
S4 E434 · Mon, May 31, 2021
What to Do When There Is Nothing You Can Do
The last two weeks have brought big, sad, life-changing things to many in our network. Today, I will talk through some things you can do for your friends and family when there really is nothing you can do to help. Schedule this week (Rogue Food) Chicken Processing Workshop June 14 Holler Homestead Open House June 26, 10am-3pm Tales from the Prepper Pantry First Freeze Dryer Lessons: Location, Hot Pump!, Rehydrating, Oil Filtration, Is It Worth the Money? Lettuce has been hanging on Found a last round of things to restock for the rest of the year (old habits die hard) Canning kitchen is almost all set up Featured Forage: Hemlock Operation Independence: $5/bag hiking strawberries Solar Water Heater Update Main topic of the Show: What to Do When There Is Nothing You Can Do #reach out (trite/stilted...dont read into a non response. Send a card or little gift) #avoid discounting the pain or being that person who says turn that frown upside down. It is ok to be sad #avoid sharing your similar sad story or anyone elses (two things, two friends...same day) #Use your unique superpower to make their life a bit easier: (meal prep, childcare, offers of driving places, network, whatever it is) #check in a few days later... ask do you want, not do you need. #check in week/weeks/months later. They may not reach out to you. Life brings hard situations and we can help our friends and family by listening. Asking questions, sharing photos and good stories...and using our superpowers. What we cant do is wave a magic wand, bring someone back to life, or fix a relationship. <span style="font-wei
S4 E433 · Fri, May 28, 2021
Thought of the Walk for May 28, 2021
Today is a thought of the walk episode - a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday. Today’s Thoughts Include: Resetting Airborne Viruses Hoarding Perception Look a Gift Horse in The Mouth To view the videos for Thought of the Walk Episode, go here: Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b They are also produced on Youtube as a playlist. 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 <span s
S4 E432 · Wed, May 26, 2021
Listener Variety Show
I have had a bunch of emails come in in the last 2 weeks and rather than answer them in writing, I thought it would be fun to answer them in a listener variety show. Here is what we will cover today: Suggestion from Christopher that I do a podcast on how to start a home roasting business Website and other recommendations requested from Melissa Do you do tours of your homestead from Betsy Getting started on a homestead when you know little about permaculture from Jim How to get started with wild edible plants from Billy What’s Up in the Garden Wall of Tomatoes Dill Germinated Beans are up Strawberries ripening each day -- anti chicken defense system Need to replace lettuce with basil Wishing for automated watering Main topic of the Show: Listener Variety Show Suggestion from Christopher that I do a podcast on how to start a home roasting business Add your thoughts on the mewe post about this topic Website and other recommendations requested from Melissa Buddy Press Untimate Membership Pro Coinpayments Do you do tours of your homestead from Betsy June Open House To Be Announced Next Week Getting started on a homestead when you know little about permaculture from Jim Kerry Brown Strong Roots Resources Nick Ferguson Home Grown Liberty How to get started with wild edible plants from Billy Stalking the Wild Asparagus Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community <li style="font-weight: 400;" ar
S4 E431 · Mon, May 24, 2021
Your Best Life with Patrick Roehrman
Patrick Roehrman of MTKnives joins me today to talk about creating your best life. We recorded this right after the LFTN Spring Workshop. Thought of the Walk Series Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Resources MtKnives.Net Tales from the Prepper Pantry Went Full Tazmanian Devil on the Prepper Pantry Quarterly Freezer defrost had to be done monthly Holler Neighbor Project - Meals in bags (livestream this week) Transition from using to filling - canning supply migration Featured Forrage: Potentialla Recta (Eurasian but growing here) The story https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentilla_recta#Medical_research Antibacterial, anti inflammatory and used as a tonic Operation Independence Our HipCamp is Open! All $$ goes to my last little amount of debt Main topic of the Show: Your Best Life with Patrick Roehrman Bio: Patrick Roehrman is a knife maker and bladesmith from Missouri whose handmade knives include highly collectible neck knives, custom hunting knives, custom survival knives, bushcraft knives and other hand-forged knives. Why Patrick is cool Interview Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce an
S4 E430 · Wed, May 19, 2021
What’s Up in the Holler
It has been a long time since we did an episode on the Holler Homestead and what we are all doing here -- and yet this is one of the reason’s y’all tune in. Today is an update. An update on the Holler Homestead, and update on the Holler Neighbors, and an update on the progress toward living our lives on our terms and balance. If you have been wondering what country life is all about, today is your day. Webinar with Sue Zoldak Saturday at 4pm Central Pirate Memes: https://piratememes.com/ Stump the Sauce Send stump the sauces to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com What’s Up in the Garden Scapes are starting -- garlic scape pesto coming soon Lemon balm and bee balm are ready for harvest and drying Tromboncino squash is being planted The Year of Broccoli and Peas (A cool spring in Tennessee) Strawberries and how we got them to do well Behind on planting and not worrying about it Main topic of the Show: What’s Up in the Holler How the Holler Came to Be a Thing Food Production Update Open House in the Holler Hipcamp is open Holler Neighbors Meals Project The Animals New series - Thought of the Walk on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b45f9a0d7db001fed32d9547b04c8b0b7f1fa617 <span style="fon
S4 E429 · Mon, May 17, 2021
Five Things To Know About Cicadas
The invasion of BroodX is coming. No! It is here. Will your trees die? Will you get hurt? Do you need to protect your animals and children? We will talk about Cicadas and what to expect from the hatch. Saturday Webinar with Sue Zoldak: Personal and Business Branding -- login to your membership area to register, or buy the webinar at LivingFreeinTennessee.com if you are not a member. Chicken Processing Workshop - 5 seats left! Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Finalizing the rest of 2021 ordering and organizing (Will see how I did by the end of the year) Holler Neighbor Project Mama Sauce did the spring Canned Goods Organizing -- almost time to start canning again Incoming Freeze Dryer Featured Forage What to harvest: Wild Rose petals, red clover Operation Independence What this is Simplification Main topic of the Show: Cicada Invasion The hysterical headlines in the news Cicadas -- their lifecycle - egg, nymph, metamorphosis, adult 17 year brood - what to expect: music, lots of bugs Why the swarm? (Thought to be protection) Will they kill my trees? Are they harmful to my children/self/animals? Cool things that happen in a cicada swarm year There is a tangible homeschooling science project that can expand beyond the bug to learning tons about insects The deafening sound is quite beautiful Your chickens/poultry will get fat Fishing Lures timed with the die off Membership Plug MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: The Flood by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid
S4 E428 · Wed, May 12, 2021
Get Recognized with John Pugliano
John Pugliano of Investable Wealth and the Wealthsteading Podcast joins me to discuss how to get recognized and build personal success - weather you run your own business or work in a career. Chicken Processing Workshop June 14 May 22 at 4pm Central: Sue Zoldak on Personal and Business Branding Show Resources Investable Wealth John’s Book: The Robots are Coming: A Human’s Survival Guide to Profiting in the Age of Automation Main content of the show John Pugliano is a late blooming entrepreneur and the founder of Investable Wealth, LLC an independent fee only investment advisory firm. John served in the military for 7 years before starting a 20 year corporate career in sales and marketing of industrial products. More importantly he followed his passion and honed his skills as an individual investor for over 25 years before becoming an investment adviser. Understanding the plight of the retail investor, he advises clients using the experience he gained while managing his own portfolio. John his the host of the Wealthsteading Podcast. 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 <li style="font-we
S4 E427 · Mon, May 10, 2021
Find Your Reset
Today we talk about finding your reset in times of high productivity, overwhelming task lists and ever-changing requirements that come from living the life you want to live. Announcements: Chicken Processing Workshop , June 14 Rogue Food Conference in TN on June 5 May webinar save the date: May 22 Relocation Roundtable coming in June Get your listener feedback in this week Tales from the Prepper Pantry Reordering for the pantry for the rest of 2021 (The process and reasoning) Thankful for Mama Sauce and broth making adventure Reorganizing canning items in advance of canning season - will do a water bath canning webinar in June Almost time for honey Operation Independence She might be pregnant! Main topic of the Show: Find your reset 25 mile hike that turned into 23 miles because we found a shortcut. Why backpacking: Increase confidence Tire out the body to clear the mind Preparing for a longer stroll Great way to spend time with Mom What you should do: what works for you? Clubbing, a trip to the spa? International travel? Volunteering at a food bank? Church? Kayaking? Hunting? Finding your reset is different for everyone. List what characteristics must be there: Lack of interruption Physical activity Few people vs many people Times of “no inputs” A goal Set the stage for a true reset (handling of urgencies while you are resetting, addressing I cant leave, money matters, duration) --- choir story Pregame your thinking - decide why you are going - or decide that you are resetting to find the why of it all. Think about this in advance so your mind is set to noodle while you go. Use a reset to celebrate your successes -- the hike was set for after the LFTN workshop on purpose. Track your lessons learned: <li
S4 E426 · Wed, May 05, 2021
Become a Food Ninja at Rogue Food
Today we talk with John Moody, author of Winning the War on Weeds, family and farm guy, facilitator of Abby’s Elderberry, permaculturist extraordinaire and founder of The Rogue Food Conference. We talk about food freedom, why go rogue and much more. Chicken Processing Workshop June 14 Rogue Food Conference What’s Up in the Garden Tomatoes are in the tomato system and doing well Harvesting chard, kale, lettuces and spring herbs Groundnuts are up Green beans going in this week Garlic scape season is nigh Squash getting direct sowed OMG weeds already Main topic of the show: Become a Food Ninja at Rogue Food All about John Food Freedom Why go Rogue? Nutrition from the land Ideas for getting real food into the hands of people who want it but don’t want to farm 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. Community Mewe Group: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join
S4 E425 · Mon, May 03, 2021
Focus on Nutrition with Niti Bali
Today I am excited to talk food, nutrition and freedom with Niti Bali, author of Farm to Fork Meat Riot and outspoken supporter of empowering people to take control of their health via taking control of what they put in their bodies. Chicken Processing Workshop , June 14 starting at 9am here in Lancaster, TN. Show Resources Niti The Farmacist Main content of the show Niti Bali is the Founder and CEO of Farm to Fork Meat Riot, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst for reestablishing the regenerative small family farm food system. Her strategically designed CSA program educates eaters to harness the power of life giving force through regenerative foods. Niti’s Farm to Fork Meat Riot CSA simultaneously supports regenerative livestock production based on consumption that results in a zero-waste system. This balanced program allows farmers, ranchers and artisans to operate with less risk and earn fair wages while growing their operations organically to fit the natural demand for this higher quality food. Niti’s passion for sharing regenerative food began after her 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Esthesioneuroblastoma in 2007. Meenakshi underwent 5 rounds of toxic chemotherapy that did not stop the cancer. As a mother fighting for her child’s life, Niti embarked on a holistic mission to source the cleanest, most regenerative foods from local farms. Although Niti cured Meenakshi’s cancer with real nutrient dense food, the damage to her vital structures from the chemo was too great and Meenakshi died September 13, 2009. Since then, Niti has made it her mission to protect her family and others from the corporate food system. Niti is developing regenerative farmers and regenerative consumers while producing educational media in the way of her podcast and interview show. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and 2 surviving children and continues to challenge us one bite at a time. 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 S
S4 E424 · Wed, April 28, 2021
Invest in Doers at LFTN 2021
It’s that time again - time to debrief the LFTN 2021 Workshop. Each year, we have a different experience. Each year, a different set of people. And each year, an unexpected lesson emerges when folks get together to share best practices, fun, and deep conversations. Unlike other years, we did not have the workshop centered around a build. No rocket mass heater was installed. No solar water heater. No aquaponics system. Instead, we narrowed down on an important theme: Thrive. And to thrive, we must invest. Invest our intelligence, invest our time, invest our focus, invest in our relationships, invest in our land. There was a mix between practical homesteading skills like making cheese, processing a pig, sharpening knives and developing important skills like structuring your business, integrating better finance tracking to optimize tax deductions, and learning about crypto currency. Taking responsibility for your health, whether it be learning the when and how of using a tourniquet, exploring herbal remedies, or getting your diet in line were all things that came up. Why is this related to thrive? Because so many of us want something different. We want to stand on our own two feet. To live as we want not as we are told. And many who embark on that journey to get more from their home or homestead end up with an expensive hobby that costs more than it brings in. So why not learn to have the best of both worlds? Why not analyze your expensive hobby and make it pay you, rather than cost you. Why not learn to see things as an investment, whether that be time, money or health that you are using and growing. Because at the end of the day, you have one life to live, so why not live it the way you want? In previous years, we have done a play by play, but this year is different. This year, many in our network stepped out of their comfort zone, first having the bravery to come to a strange homestead in Tennessee where they would find no one they have ever met, standing in front of the group and speaking, when they are shy about speaking, and even trying camping for the first time in order to be here. No worries - we never force anyone into any of these things, but it can be very hard for some to just show up at a big event with lots of people they never met. And to celebrate those who decided to make a change, to take control of their lives, and do something different, we will have an interview today from one of the participants who sent me a guest form right after she got home. Many of you have heard from Krystal Moralee on our Mewe group and she is not the sort of person who loves speaking in front of people. Yet she was so inspired after the LFTN event, that she agreed to hop on the podcast and give you the perspective of a first time attendee. I bring you Krystal - welcome to the show! Guest Bio Krystal Moralee is a writer in the small Michigan town where she grew up. S
S4 E423 · Mon, April 26, 2021
REPLAY SOWING SEEDS WITH SUPERB PEOPLE
Today is the day you have been waiting for – the day that we do the LFTN workshop rundown. But unlike other years, instead of a blow-by-blow I thought I would center this on the community that we have at LFTN. So today’s run through will be of the superb people who attended the event and what they brought to the community. I think you are going to like this approach. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Pantry restocking is back to normal Get ready for a turbulent fall by stocking up Canning beets, pickles Butchering half a pig this week from our friend over at schoolbell farm – he may still have some pork available so reach out if you want some Operation Independence Added $340 to the independence fund in honey – not sure what the dr bill will be though Basecamp is so.very.close. Main topic of the Show: Sowing Seeds with Superb People Grow 2020 – when I came up with that topic for the workshop, I had no idea what the first 6 or even three months of 2020 would bring. Many of us are walking around wondering which shoe will drop next, uncertain of what our future earning potential is, pissed off that the political factions are willing to tear everything down in order to win — it makes a person uneasy, doesn’t it. This year’s LFTN workshop was likely the one that has made the biggest impact on me personally and I think on most of the attendees as well. Perhaps it was because we came together as this time, a group of doers and helpers, all in one place. It can be very difficult to convey the power of getting a group together like this once a year on an audio podcast and I took a few weeks to think about the best way to highlight the event, then I realized it was simple really. You see while we had great food, fun and content for the workshop — that is not what made it so powerful. It was you, the attendee, that did that. Every single person at the event had something to offer. Every single person did something that I am thankful for. Sunday, after the great bee sting of 2020, I was talking with Jenni and she dropped a gem in my lap. She said something like “You know how you said that there was no huge “a-ha” moment at the workshop but that a major corner was turned. I think it was the theme – grow – that did that. We were all in the grow mindset. And if you think about how you grow things, you start with the soil and a seed and do a bunch of work. And nothing happens, until one day, there is a little teeny plant. And you nurture that until it is a big plant and pretty soon you have something that is a great big plant providing you with shade and food. That is kind of how the workshop was. And she was right – this is the perfect way to describe it. We started with the hard stuff on Thursday, including a session about working through grief and taking care of your PTSD – which was somber indeed – and we did the hard w
S4 E422 · Fri, April 23, 2021
Replay relationships change your life at LFTN19
Today, we review the good, the bad, the ugly from the Living Free in Tennessee Spring Workshop with The Tactical Redneck, one of our participants. All in all, things went well, folks got to learn from each other about homesteading things, a surprise session on how to capture bee swarms happened, and we even got to be intimately involved with a real aquaponics installation. It was a good time, and we hope that the relationships forged at this event will serve all those who were here well for years to come. Make it a great week! Song; Cilly Song, by Sauce
S4 E421 · Thu, April 22, 2021
REPLAY A SPRING WORKSHOP DEBRIEF WITH THE TACTICAL REDNECK
Today, we review the good, the bad, the ugly from the Living Free in Tennessee Spring Workshop with The Tactical Redneck, one of our participants. All in all, things went well, folks got to learn from each other about homesteading things, a surprise session on how to capture bee swarms happened, and we even got to be intimately involved with a real aquaponics installation. It was a good time, and we hope that the relationships forged at this event will serve all those who were here well for years to come. Make it a great week! Song; Cilly Song, by Sauce
S4 E420 · Sat, April 17, 2021
Choosing Freedom with John Bush
John Bush from Live Free Now and founder of Freedomcells.org joins me to talk about choosing freedom, entrepreneurship and crypto currency. Direct Download Reminder about next week’s schedule April 27 Relocation Roundtable Show Resources Crypto Course from John (Affiliate link) Free Intro Course from John Brave Botanicals John’s Show: Live Free Now Freedom Cells Main content of the show John Bush is a radical activist, entrepreneur, and father of two based in Austin, TX. Since 2002 he has worked tirelessly to create a more free and peaceful world through political activism and the promotion of alternative institutions. He is a proponent of health freedom and operates Brave Botanicals which offers kratom and CBD. In 2015 he laid out his vision for Freedom Cells, small mutual aid groups networked with other cells to achieve common goals and secure the sovereignty of group members. The Freedom Cell Network has since grown to over 2,200 people globally and hopes to one day replace the state as a means of social organization. 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: <a h
S4 E419 · Wed, April 14, 2021
Mistakes I Made on My Homestead
People often ask me about what to do as a new homesteader and I always say, start one thing at a time and do it all the way. Today, I thought we could talk about some of my failures here so that you can avoid them. Relocation Roundtable is Filling Up - Get registered: LivingFreeinTennessee.com. Stump the Sauce Mayonnaise - I have heard you talk about making your own Mayonnaise briefly before. Could you talk more about how you personally make it, and how long it keeps, and/or ways to extend its useful life? ¼ cup lemon 3 duck egg yokes Avocado or Olive Oil Spices What’s Up in the Garden Peas that escaped the onslaught of the chickens are looking good Strawberries are blooming (The rock trick from Nick) Herbs and tomatoes are out -- but another round is held back in case we get the late April freeze Planting potatoes this week Sweet potato slips are in progress Main topic of the Show: 5 Mistakes I Made on My Homestead The Retaining Wall of Shame The Pooey Pig Pasture Animals before Fencing Hoarders Unite: Nowhere to Store Things The Problem is the Solution (On hills, clay, rock, and a south facing house) Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook
S4 E418 · Mon, April 12, 2021
What are you afraid of?
What are you afraid of? What is the worst that can happen? What keeps you up at night. Join me today as we take a little look under the hood of our fears. Announcements: Rabbit processing class May 2nd 10am Email Emily Morse Deposit of $20 required to hold your spot via Venmo or PayPal LFTN MEMBERS ONLY WEBINAR: April 27, 7pm CT, Relocation Roundtable (LivingFreeinTennessee.com) Next week will be replays. Tales from the Prepper Pantry GSD Weekend from the pantry and garden: Charcuterie, stew, eggs and bacon, tacos Honey season will be here soon Skipped the April resupply – working toward quarterly Restocking Mullein leaves (Sinus tea: Mullein, mint, ginger) Operation Independence $50 drywall Solar Water Heater is up and running (going to add a timer at some point) Main topic of the Show: What are you afraid of? Yesterday, as I watched my neighbor totter on a ladder while fastening roofing metal on the roof of a tools shed, I thought about safety. I really do not like to be on wobbly ladders. So much so that tall tasks do not get done unless I find someone else to do them. So much so that I have been pricing out scaffolding so that I can do more things on my taller properties. I just don’t feel safe up there on a wobbly ladder. And safety is they key. As I watched Knighthawk on that ladder yesterday I realized that people have a strong need to feel safe. In an idea world, even as we are being raised as children, we learn to feel safe at night under comfy blankets, we swaddle our babies so they feel safe, we are driven by fear of not having shelter or food to find jobs and make money to pay for our safety. We develop the odd fear of crossing roads, going outside, bees, spiders, snakes because we fear what may happen to us if something goes wrong. As I thought about safety, I realized that many of the decisions we make are driven by this desire for safety – and sometimes that is good and sometimes that is bad. We stop and look before we cross the road for fear of being hurt or killed by a car. Or, we choose the wrong life partner because we are afraid to be alone. These two fears are a little different though when you take a closer look: The one is not really a fear response, but rather an understanding of consequences and the action that needs to be taken to avoid a negative one. In essence, you have looked at the fear of being hurt or killed, understood how to avoid it, erased the fear, and developed a way of interacting with cars and roads that is healthy. The second example is a different story: you have not addressed your fear, you have fed it. You have taken the fear of being alone and given it power over your ability to make the best decision for yourself. Yes – I am putting a value judgement here on choosing to be with someone who is not the right s
S4 E417 · Fri, April 09, 2021
TOTW on Availability
Today is a thought of the walk on being always available. What is the thought of the walk? Well, every so often I take my dogs for a walk. This clears the mind and opens me up for thought. These short, one-topic episodes are simply my way to share thoughts with you and invite your feedback. Schedule for the next two weeks. Webinar on April 27, 2021, 7pm CT: Relocation Roundtable Main topic of today's show: TOTW on Availability The text message comes in and my notices are off for the night. I have no idea it happened. The next morning when I wake up, what has started as an unanswered question has ended with an apology for offending me. But I am not offended - I was just asleep. I reply with that information. This happens to me about 4 times a week. It is why my phone has silent hours programmed into it. It happens when I do not answer emails immediately. It happens when I do not pick up the phone. We have come to expect the people we are seeking to reach immediately and if we do not, we tell ourselves a story about why. We allow our insecurities to taint the story toward the other party either being angry, offended, or dead. Our story is usually wrong. Always Available. The expectation is of always available. This unhealthy culture fostered by tech giants, buy the devices that were supposed to set us free, and by an increasingly entitled population. Saturday night at midnight, you realize something you bought on Amazon is broken and you hop online to return it. You use their customer support chat feature and someone processed the refund right away. You post something for sale on Facebook marketplace and someone sends you a message at 2 in the morning. By the time you wake up, Facebook has reminded you to answer it multiple times. Being always available is an expectation for some but it is also at the root of the following things: Taking too much time to do something due to multiple interruptions Inability to sleep/get to sleep at night Loss of closeness in relationships with our children, and pretty much anyone we spend time with Inability to create space for mental and spiritual development Getting fat Car accidents Neglecting that which is most important It is one thing to be the person who is paid to be “always available” on night shift for a set period of time. It is quite another to be always available in every moment of your every day. We sometimes look fondly at the past and romanticize how it was back then. But on the topic of being always available, the 80s had something going for them: the
S4 E416 · Wed, April 07, 2021
Seedlings on a Post Kratky Homestead
Two weeks ago, I replayed an early episode about how I do seedlings. Today, I will share you the updated methods in a post-kratky hydroponic world at the Holler Homestead. Holler Neighbor Livestream: Thursday at 6:30pm ish Stump the Sauce What to do with left over hamburgers? (Paul) Concept of repurposing Stroganof Tacos Hamburger stew or queso Sprinkled on lunch salads What’s Up in the Garden Chickens are tearing stuff up. Reseeding beets and dill and other things today Prepping upper beds this week and next for a round of planting Cardboard squash Peas are up and about ready to be added to salads as pea shoots I want 6 more hours in the day... Main topic of the Show: Seedlings on a Post Kratky Homestead Show Links Burrina Lights: https://www.amazon.com/Barrina-Equivalent-Spectrum-Reflector-Linkable/dp/B07QWV1THV/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=barrina+light&qid=1617817587&sr=8-10 Rapid Rooter Plugs: https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-Rapid-Rooter-Replacement/dp/B0002IU8K2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=rapid+rooter+plugs&qid=1617817629&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNDlSMVRWR05ONzdTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTYxMjg4MzA0SFhYTlBMN05JJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2MTgwNTJFSUk4V0I1SDhMWVUmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Texas Tomato Food: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Urban-Farm-Fertilizers-Competition-Fertilizer/dp/B00LPQFLQG/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-rsf1_0?cv_ct_cx=texas+tomato+food&dchild=1&keywords=texas+tomato+food&pd_rd_i=B00LPQFLQG&pd_rd_r=d3898d21-fab4-450f-aba3-ca49fcd66d01&pd_rd_w=S6I5s&pd_rd_wg=NEg19&pf_rd_p=5168df84-062d-4bdf-8a6e-2680813bd42f&pf_rd_r
S4 E415 · Mon, April 05, 2021
What are you waiting for?
Today, we will take a deeper dive into things that hold you back, why they do, and what to do next. That’s right - Spring has sprung, Easter has passed, the year is 30% behind us, so what are you waiting for? Such a simple question and yet one that often gets in our way. Tomorrow at 11CT I am Livestreaming – check out her channel here . Tales from the Prepper Pantry Quarterly Freezer Audit Easter supper from the pantry: roast beef, sweet potatoes, cheesy broccoli, gravy, superb fresh salad Feta batch one is being launched this week - and just like that the pantry season has changed from use up to fill up Two people vs one perspective (Mama Sauce is in town) Featured forages: Spring salad Wild mustard Watercress Nettle Deadnettle Chickweed Operation Independence Bees swarmed -- honey season is nigh Workshop prep is going really well Main topic of the Show: What Are You Waiting For? I am one of those people that folks tend to quickly trust with personal information. They will run things by me that they may not share with others. One time, I asked Tactical, why do people tell me things? He said - well because it is easy to tell you hard things because you don’t judge. But that isn’t entirely true. Maybe I do not judge things the traditionally judgemental way that people do when they hear about past trauma or trials. Those things are what form us into the good people we can all be today. I don;t even care if someone once was a terrible person and has changed over time and wants to confess that. actions speak louder than words and if I can see that they are not a bad actor. But the idea that I do not judge is not exactly right. I DO judge, and sometimes pretty harshly. Like all of us, I have very limited time to invest in projects, people and creative pursuits. That means that if I even sense for a moment that someone is not serious about doing the thing that they want my help with, I have a hard time giving time to them, even when offered money for consulting. This is the curse of the consultant who is motivated by helping people succeed rather than by earning as much money as possible. So really, I may be the most judgemental person you know on some ways. I just don;t see a reason to inflic
S4 E414 · Fri, April 02, 2021
Lifestyle Design with Brian Norton
Brian Norton of Food Forest Farms joins me today to give us an update on how his life has evolved as he dives more deeply into entrepreneurial living and following his passion. But first Unloose the Goose BANNED EPISODE Interview this week with Cam and Jessica over on Youtube on The Mad Ones Joining Niti Bali next week - check out her channel here . Rogue Food Conference tickets and sponsors/vendors Show Resources Coffee Club - 500 Project https://foodforestfarms.com/store/p54/Monthly_Coffee_Club.html Cannabinoid Natural Foods https://foodforestfarms.com/cannabinoid-natural-foods.html Our Air BnB Reservations https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33254319 Our HipCamp https://www.hipcamp.com/washington/food-forest-farms-hideaway/camp-suneekee Main content of the show Bio of Brian Norton: Corp big food to urban aquaponic. Now underground specialty coffee roaster, hip camp owner, Air Bnb Experience guy. Heading out on a 1 year trip to every freedom fest I can book. Going to serve beautiful coffee and find 500 souls that see what I do as art. Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch LFTN21 Email Forthcoming Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1
S4 E413 · Wed, March 31, 2021
LFTN Q and A for March 30, 2021
Today we have a wide array of questions to answer from the network. How do these questions come in? Mewe, Telegram and by emailing me. So today, we will cover the following: Hosting your WordPress website What to do if you were using an electrical canner and the power went out before the processing cycle was finished Thoughts on being in mid or later life and freshly on the dating market - or something like that Preparing a garden plot this year for use next year when you have goats Dealing with the anxiety of future shortages Should I bring back #HollerHatWednesday? What’s Up in the Garden Beets are in Struggling to get beds done due to excessive rain Lettuce Germination Problems Chard, brassicas all looking great and feeding us Early Spring herbs are looking good Main topic of the Show: LFTN Q and A for March 30 2021 Hosting your WordPress website Wordpress.org versus self-hosting What self-hosting means Why avoid Bluehost, Hostgator and other such services Who I currently like to work with and why What about managing your own server? Coaching programs What to do if you were using an electrical canner and the power went out before the processing cycle was finished Green beans Jar sealed What you can do Why it matters Thoughts on being in mid or later life and freshly on the dating market - or something like that Online dating and how things have changed Online dating and how things have stayed the same Addressing your fear Thoughts on finins that “right” fit Preparing a garden plot this year for use next year when you have goats Back story on what they are considering What about cardboard What I would do Soil test Smother the area, add organic matter and solid amendments Cover it again until next spring Thoughts on tilling and whether or not to do it Dealing with the anxiety of future shortages Excuse factor vs true problems We have had a year to get ready Direct trade relationships Adjust expectations Dealing with the anxiety that there (not discounting the feelings, I feel them to. I even give them a little space sometimes Get your houses in order: financial, food and medical storage, community, fuel, shelter Seek a more balanced perspective (Call a friend) Seek opportunities </l
S4 E412 · Fri, March 26, 2021
Replay How to Transplant Seedlings
Today, I bring you a replay episode Replay of Episode 127 from 2019, right as we were starting to do three episodes per week! That year, I had no idea if I could make it work so I set up a content plan where one day a week was hard core how to. This episode talks about how to transplant those seedlings that you have so lovingly nurtured into your garden. Replay of Episode 127 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
S4 E411 · Wed, March 24, 2021
Replay How to Start Seedlings
Today, I bring you a replay episode from way back in my first year of podcasting for two reasons: 1) Y’all are asking me about how to start seedlings; 2) Y’all should hear what I sounded like back then. If you are not starting your podcast or youtube channel because you think you do not sound professional enough, well, this was my first year and sometimes you have to get started to hone your craft. Replay of Episode 26 Community 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
S4 E410 · Mon, March 22, 2021
Success with Mentors
Today, I will highlight two examples to approaching someone you may want as a mentor, or from whom you would just like a little advice. Why does this matter? Because as you go through life, you will find, from time to time, that you wish to learn or try new things, -- or that you may start a business or side hustle -- and a great way to avoid mistakes that are obvious to someone with experience, but not obvious to you, is to hold an interview, go to a demo, become an intern, or find a mentor. And in the last few weeks, I have been approached by two people with very different approaches and they got very different reactions from me. It made me think - let’s look at the two approaches and learn from that. Announcements I will be out of town at Jack Spirko’s Spring workshop giving a presentation on building community so the next two episodes this week will be replays and I have chosen some good ones. Tales from the Prepper Pantry We preserved too much food last year Cool Canning opener from a 3d printer arrived, will test it when I get back Sweet potatoes are coming to an end -- starting slips Starting to come to the end of last year’s pork Operation Independence Outdoor kitchen 2.0 plans are underway Main content of the show: Approaching a Mentor There is nothing that will give a person pause as when someone asks to be mentored. That is a pretty big ask. Almost as big as getting married. Just kidding. It’t not that big. But being a good mentor takes time, thought and follow-through. Over my life, I have asked three people if they would mentor me. Two of the three did a horrible job. But I have been mentored by many many along the way -- and gotten a hand up and helpful advice from hundreds more. A few weeks ago, I got two emails. Neither were asking for me to mentor them, but they were both seeking direction. Bth were about the coffee roasting business. Both got responses from me. One I was not only willing, but eager to help. The other quickly transitioned into an uncomfortable conversation that was taking scarce time. The former landed a call with me, the latter has disappeared into the ether. The other day I told some folks about these two interactions, including the email I penned but did not send that said, “It doesn't seem like you are very interested in pursuing this.” I was pretty grumpy that day and may have been missing some tone from the former email. Person A, Email 1 Made a connection to why they wanted to talk with me (community) <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E409 · Fri, March 19, 2021
American Guinea Hogs with Cathryn R. Payne.
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show today with Cathryn R. Payne, author of History of a southern pig . She will talk about raising American Guinea Hogs, along with some of their historical connections on today’s show. Announcements I will be on the road next week, so we will just have a Monday show Facebook Experiment Update Show Resources GuinaeHogBooks guineahogbooks.com/store History of a Southern Pig -- the book. https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Guinea-Hogs-Recovery-Homestead/dp/1733593209 Instagram and Twitter @guineahogbooks Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Book1GuineaHogBooks Author page for Catheryn R Payne https://www.amazon.com/Cathy-R.-Payne/e/B07QCMTZPF Main content of the show Cathy R. Payne is the award-winning author of Saving the Guinea Hogs: The Recovery of an American Homestead Breed. After a 33-year teaching career, she decided at age 57 to leave suburbia and start a sustainable farm in rural Georgia. She specialized in nutrient-dense foods and heritage livestock breeds. She became well-known in the heritage breed community. When she started researching the Guinea Hog breed, she hit a brick wall regarding its history and set out to write a book about it herself. She now lives in Athens, Georgia, writes about heritage breeds, and promotes the breeds on The Livestock Conservancy's Conservation Priority List. Interview Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and
S4 E408 · Wed, March 17, 2021
The Sobriety Lifestyle with Kerry Brown
In honor of green beer drinking day, I thought we would have a chat with Kerry Brown a well-known community member about his journey to sobriety and how it has changed his life. Rogue Food Conference: https://roguefoodconference.com/schedule/ Show Resources Business: www.strongrootsresources.com Book that changed things: Annie Grace's This Naked Mind www.thisnakedmind.com Main content of the show Kerry is a 37 year old fella from East Tennessee who is living the entrepreneurial and homestead life with his wife, two cats, a dog and an ever evolving crew of livestock. He coordinates his life by following the principles of personal responsibility, working in harmony with nature and curating greater knowledge and skills. What led to you question and change your relationship with alcohol? How much time passed between first realizing there was a problem and taking action? Why full sobriety versus moderation? Can you still have fun? Do you miss drinking? How does sobriety and freedom fit together? How did your friends and family react to your choice of sobriety? What has changed for the better? The worse? 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: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/invite
S4 E407 · Mon, March 15, 2021
Don't Let The Rain Stop You
Today, I will talk about the history of the GSD Crew, what GSD is, and why you should never let the rain stop you. Not quite sure what that means? No worries. It will all make sense later! Tennessee folks: The NON GO feed producer is having an Animal food and nutrition workshop - April 2. https://mpsfarms.com/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Pickled items are the best when you are overwhelmed and have guests Corn Chips Holler stew Failed Bacon Behind on garden planting but getting there 2 hours at a time Outdoor kitchen set up season Redoing Pantry storage shelves Operation Independence The Utility of Simplicity Learning How to Mint Tokens -- outside my comfort zone Main topic of the Show: Don't Let The Rain Stop You Do you know what a GSD weekend is? Some of you do if you have been listening for a very long time. In fact, it is the Tennessee GSD Crew that really got our network off on the right foot. >History of the GSD Crew, the first LFTN Workshop, and our growth as a community. This year, as you know, I am on a mission to find balance. And honestly, the idea of hosting a big group of people to help jumpstart the workshop preps was a bit overwhelming. You see, I have started the kind of house sorting that looks more like i am preparing to move out, then a house sorting. And it needs to be done so that my home empowers me rather than sucks my time. I had so much anxiety about this all week last week because people were going to arrive, I need to feed them, and there is no avoiding them seeing the utter chaos that is here. Jenni could see my panic last week and offered to centralize things at Basecamp, but I opted to just suck it up. These are people who know me. Who are willing to come out and dig fence posts for petes sake. If the chaos in my house makes them uncomfortable, well, then I guess they can leave. But you know what? That did not stop the story I was telling myself and it did not stop the anxiety either. I just decided to suck it up. The big day came, and along with it torrential rain. Starting Thursday last week, we were glued to the weather report, hoping beyond hope that there would be a break in the rains for the big project. A friend reached out -- are we still doing this? I said yes. You see, I am from Oregon and if you let the rain stop you, you will never get anything done in Oregon. On the agenda for the meetup was to install
S4 E406 · Wed, March 10, 2021
A Consumer View of Herd Sharing
Today we will discuss how herd shares free you up to acquire foods deemed “unsafe” by the powers that be and how they work from the consumer standpoint. Unloose the Goose Tonight at 7:30: Topic is Tokenization Stump the Sauce From Ali: Why are my pickles “soft”? Context- I made pickles for the first time in 2020. I used fresh fresh cucumbers, followed all the directions to the T and now when I open them they’re all soft. But just my dills...not my mustard pickles or pickled beets. What gives? Are they whole vs sliced? Blossom end rumor Grape leaf hack -- or pickle lime/pickle crisp Add Alum Commercial processing - faster heat exposure What’s Up in the Garden We are behind in the garden throughout the Holler Getting a round of seedlings started tomorrow Hydro gardens are turned on Brassicas are out Need to move rabbit poop around and prepare beds for early sowing Main topic of the Show: A consumer view of herd share The magical spring moment has arrived: I woke up to a text from a local goat farm asking if I wanted to be in the herd share program again this year. Starting next week, I will gain access to a gallon of fresh, raw goat’s milk every week until fall. That’s right - CHEESE season is on! Last year, I was using it in my coffee but I find that I prefer to have a higher fat content in my coffee so this year, we will have goat cheddar, goat moz, goat parm, feta, chevre and more. I hope to eliminate the need to even bother with buying cheese at the store by just making cheese all the time here. Last year, when the stores were totally out of dairy, I had milk every week and was not worried about running out because I had an established relationship with the farmer. Last year, I did not have to breed and milk my own goats. Last year was a good year because herd sharing is an option in Tennessee. Here is the consumer perspective of herd sharing. What is a herd share? Why would I want to get around usda regulations? Why does it work? Can you do a herd share anywhere? How does herd sharing change my stability? Doesn’t goat milk taste like onions? Can I get a
S4 E405 · Tue, March 09, 2021
Making Time When There Is No Time
Today, we will talk about ways to make time when you have no time. Announcements: Rogue Food Conference - LFIT30 - https://roguefoodconference.com/ Did you miss the pantry management webinar and are you a member? Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Planning a weekend from the pantry Thoughts on the pantry as a process Edible Walks Seeking Morels Stinging nettle Wild Garlic Operation Independence Drywall is slow going - but adds $450 to the independence fund 1 debt left Main topic of the Show: Making Time When There Is No Time I called a friend. He is very busy, overwhelmingly busy. He texted back - I will be driving in ten minutes. Ten minutes later, my phone rang. We chatted for fifteen minutes, then signed off. That is probably the last time I will hear from that friend on a phone call for a month. He is that overcommitted. No more calls for a month at least. And yet he has time to spend with his family, to be alone, to get exercise and to work on hobbies. He has time to hear podcasts done by friends. He is probably listening to this one thinking, she is talking about me. Yes. I am. Meanwhile, I have another friend. Her job is very demanding. She is frustrated because she is too tired when she gets up to do a few things for herself before she leaves and so mentally taxed when she gets home that all she has energy for is to eat some takeout, pour a glass of wine, pop on a video, and sit there until she falls asleep. Weekends are a rush of laundry and errands that never seem to get caught up. She managed to go see her friends and do fun things but feels a little guilty while she does because her garden is being ignored. She is that overcommitted. She is exhausted. She is grumpy all the time. She hates her job and can’t wait to move on in a few years. The funny thing about both these people is that they will hear this, they will probably know who they are, and that is a good thing. My first example in fact has more hours required of him professionally than the second example, and yet he has time to have some fun. He has time to nurture important relationships. He says no to so many things, including to things I as a close friend request of him, And he rarely complains about anything. He just does stuff. My other friend spends lots o
S4 E404 · Fri, March 05, 2021
Content Creation Business Lessons Learned with Tim Cook
Today, I was supposed to do a short show - a thought of the walk. And this week, I prerecorded an interview with Tim Cook. And I looked at what y’all are talking about on Mewe and on Telegram and I realized that you need to hear this interview NOW, not a week from now. So we will have a nice chat with Tim, from the people’s republik of Canada, about lessons learned from starting both his content creation business and his handyman one. Show Resources Where you can find all things Toolman Tim Related http://toolmantim.co/ Toolman Tim’s YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/AllSeasonsMaintenance Toolman Tim’s ODYSEE Channel https://odysee.com/@Allseasonsmain:5?r=6XJVWQErBkw1GYRdm5McEYze16CmGRKa Main content of the show Tim Cook gave up working for the man three years ago and never looked back(well almost never) At the encouragement of his wife Becky he turned his side hustle into a full time gig.And together with the help of their 11 year old twin girls, they run All-Seasons Maintenance. A small town handyman business in the frozen tundra that is East Central Alberta. He may be better known to some of you as Toolman Tim on his YouTube channel where he encourages would be entrepreneurs and handymen on their individual road to financial freedom and success. A couple of Friday’s a month you can catch him answering questions as part of the expert council on the Survival Podcast. Does this coming weekend cause you excitement or anxiety? If it is anxiety, then take some time this weekend to evaluate why and fix that. Because building the life you want to live should be fun work, not misery. 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<
S4 E403 · Wed, March 03, 2021
Listener Variety Show
Today we have a listener variety show based on emails y’all have sent me. On the docket today is: Caring for chickens from Jennifer More Ice Preparedness Tips from Debi Do I need to order “Espresso” beans or “Espresso” roast for my fancy new espresso maker from Chris Thoughts on Dealing with a skittish goat by Nicole Sauce Pantry Management Practices Webinar is this Saturday at 2CT - there will be a recording if you sign up and miss the actual webinar - sign up here . Stump the Sauce What to do with three year old salsa that was home canned from Jennifer What’s Up in the Garden Nothing. Nothing is up in the garden, but lots of things are planted! Main topic of the Show: Listener Variety Show Thoughts on dealing with a skittish goat. Food and curiosity Time Patience 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</s
S4 E402 · Mon, March 01, 2021
Eight Productivity Hacks
Today we have eight hacks for improving your productivity. Over the last two months, I have taken a good hard look at finding ways to find a better balance between working other important pursuits. Because grow= less personal time, but it does not have to. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Beef heart tacos Beef heart stew Stuffed beef heart Lettuce grow operation - transplant on schedule is important! Operation Independence Drywall Main topic of the Show: Productivity Hacks Quick Overview of #my3things Plan the next day at the end of the day & Journaling Process Eat Frogs First Email Removed From Phone Schedule 6am-11 or 12, then check email (time of day discussion) Fight Interruption like the plague Seek to drive all communications to a conclusion (Either I do something or they do something) Use tools but do not over tool up -- Calendly and zoom combination Don’t give up WHAT ARE YOUR HACKS? Make it a great week! Song: Suicide 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 Telegram Group: https://
S401 Enull · Sat, February 27, 2021
A Sustainable Future with David Bolt
Today we have an interview show with someone who has had an interesting life journey from engineer to founding an organization dedicated to farthing sustainable lifestyles. David Bolt joins me to talk about building sustainability into your lifestyle and talks about the Sustainable Future Center in Knoxville. How to get on an interview show Save the dates: Webinar coming up March 6, 2pm CT – Pantry Management Practices with Nicole Sauce Monday, June 14, chicken processing workshop, 9am Listener Feedback from Jenni - Little steps result in long term stability Show Resources Sustainable Future Center https://www.sfcknox.org/ Main content of the show In 2012 David Bolt was selected as a White House “Champion of Change in Corporate Environmental Sustainability.” That award recognized the central theme of David’s life and his career. David has long sought to eliminate waste, promote efficiency, and preserve the world for future generations. He leads by example, whether by converting his home to Net Zero energy, making his building net producer of energy or by driving a car fueled by the sun. In short, the name of the non-profit says it all: Sustainable Future Center. The name is the vision. His work is to support others that want to live more sustainably. More... 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: <a
S4 E400 · Wed, February 24, 2021
How the Holler Neighborhood Works
Today by listener request, I explain how the Holler Neighborhood works as a community, as well as cover some of the history of how we ended up here. Icemegeddon Update Webinar coming up March 6, 2pm CT - Pantry Management Practices with Nicole Sauce Monday, June 14, chicken processing workshop, 9am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Road food update, homegrown year Reorganized canned goods Reorganized prepper pantry Sold seed potatoes Found a stash of canned stock The final jar of 2019 green beans will be consumed this week Operation Independence Function stacking with the addition of a carport Phireon Update Main topic of the Show: How the Holler Neighborhood Works People often ask me about how to build community because they see what a great network we have in LFTN and the hear the stories of the Holler Neighbors and wish they had something like that near them. Sometimes it is hard to really say what each needs to do. This podcast has doubled in size since last year and it is on track to double again this year. That means there are a bunch of you who were not around for the dawning of the Holler neighbors. History Moved to the holler & Island Mountain Pat, learned homesteading things The farmers market years and discovery of local organize and permaculture communities The work vs homesteading choices and mistakes Finding TSP and starting to go to events, Zello The advent of the podcast - 1 year to 500 listeners A personal transition from corporate work for my own health, friends Prioritizing relationships, hosting events here, 1st workshop, TN GSD Crew Friends moving to the area -- and the development from there Lessons learned You get out what you put in Make time to go be with people in person Let the community guide itself and set expectations of solutions and positive action rather than bitch fests It will go where it goes How the neighbors w
S4 E397 · Mon, February 15, 2021
Preparing for the Big Freeze in the South
The BIG FREEZE is upon us and today, I will share with you what is necessary to get ready for such a weather event on a homestead in the south - because we do not build for this kind of weather even though it hits about every three to five years. Tales from the Prepper Pantry This week is when the pantry process we use here really shines Just opened the last heavy whipping cream that I bought in December (story) Planning based on what is here: Hearty foods for the cold, cooked in the crockpot (But easy to transfer to the woodstove) Fat Tuesday is crepe day Have piles of elephant garlic to process -- not getting that done this week Operation Independence 2020 Business Tax Prep is done! (For the first time in 20+ years of hating coding) Celebration concept for 2021 (Balance) Main topic of the Show: Preparing for the Big Freeze in the South Why this? Why now? Base philosophy Plan for what is likely Keep the solution simple and elegant Multiple purposes per one solution Divides into areas of focus (It is all about mindset) Inside Oddities (city versus country) Livestock Well House and Other Outbuildings The Holler Family Meeting Entertainment and Fun Weather happens and it is one of the easiest things to plan for. The benefit of bei
S4 E396 · Fri, February 12, 2021
RETIREMENT BUSINESS DESIGN WITH DAVID AND KAREN MAGEE
Today I am joined by David and Karen Magee, founders of the Station at 19e and recent hosts of the freedom cell meetup in East Tennessee to talk about designing your retirement business. Next week: Headed to Florida to attend the Phireon Launch Party – check that out on their Telegram group. Rolling out Event and Webinar Schedule next week — stay tuned Workshop Waiting List and Attendee Update Show Resources The Station at 19e on Roan Mountain https://thestationat19e.com/ Main content of the show David and Karen Magee are the owners of The Station at 19e Roan Mountain TN on Mile Marker 395 NOBO on the Appalachian Trail. A hybrid 3 bed hostel/airbnb, 350 craft beer pub/restaurant, Roan Mountain Music Hall, shuttle service. 2nd location hobby farm. Grow food for the restaurant and glamping sites coming soon. 4th year running hostel. Owned large Travel Nurse Staffing Company. Lived in 4 horse living quarter trailer and followed the weather around the country for 5 years. 5 Years on a 2X7 mile island called Culebra, PR off the coast of mainland PR and 10 miles from St. Thomas. 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
S4 E395 · Wed, February 10, 2021
Listener Feedback Show
Today we have a listener feedback show. It’s all about YOU! We will talk about: Do you have a reading list that I could work on to increase my critical thinking & independent thought skills? from Lydia; A recipe for using up salsa from Hillary and Joshua; A sketchy real estate tale from Pat; and Masks and Vaccines from Garth. Main topic of the Show: Listener Feedback 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
S4 E394 · Mon, February 08, 2021
Finding and Keeping Boundaries
Today, we will explore the concept of setting good boundaries and how that can set you free to thrive. Vin Armani’s Class: https://www.codefromgo.com/product/mystery-novice/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chinese food mishmash Sous vide and defrosting meats Homemade dressing recipe: Mayo, balsamic, garlic powder, salt, olive oil, mustard, dash of honey Meal planning by jar Operation Independence Signed up for Vin’s class to gain deeper knowledge of what crypto currency can do for me beyond transactional things 6 blueberry plants with a plan to plant them Main topic of the Show: Finding and Keeping Boundaries Over the weekend I took on a boundary setting project. One for myself. That’s right - I am quite good at community organizing, starting new businesses, communications and marketing, teaching, and helping friends. What I am not so good at is building in time for things that are important to me. Sometimes this includes maintaining close relationships, recreation and self care, exercise, detail management. And like many of you, struggle with no - yet no is the key to setting and maintaining boundaries. Not necessarily a big ol’ loud, in your face sort of no after you have let things go too far for too long - something we have all done, but just a measured no. No with no guilt. No as a matter of fact thing. And clarity - clarity of what constitutes a reasonable interaction. Over December, I found out someone in my network was very sick. It was at an awkward time in my work schedule and I agonized over how and if to offer help. I finally decided to ask if they needed help since people are in fact more important than coffee orders. Then Mama Sauce suggested a change of wording - Do you want help. Need versus want. A subtle change that. But an important one. It may not have changed the answer, but it did change the intention with just one word and set a clear boundary - I was willing to offer help, but was not setting myself up beyond a friendly offer to become responsible for the other person’s well-being. It was an important line to draw, not for the friend who might have wanted my help, but more for myself. It is funny how sometimes these topics pop up in our network at the same time. Right after I came home from a meeting with my mental health coach with an assignment about creating boundaries, I popped into the LFTN Mewe group and there they were, having a conversation about boundaries. Specifically boundaries with people in your life whom you do not feel you can cut ties with - and who are intera
S4 E393 · Fri, February 05, 2021
TOTW on Procrastination
Today we have a Thought of the Walk on procrastination. Main topic: Thought of the Walk on Procrastination The universe gave me a gift this week. The gift of five days. FIVE WHOLE DAYS. Yup, we were supposed to have a single digit temperature night this coming Saturday and while we are prepared for the cold, nights like that in Tennessee are quite unusual and I like to do an extra round of set up. Might drain the water from the house. Need to make sure we have enough wood for the rocket mass heater. Might also use electrical supplemental heat in the house. Quite unusual. The holler neighbors sat and made a list. Then we did not get started right away because ---- overwhelmed. Then we did get started and everyone was a little tense. Then, as our favorite local weather commentator, Spikey Mikey says: Butterflies farted. That is the term he uses when something happens and the weather pattern shifts to the north or south of use and causes change. The cold slap in the face moved out about five days. We sighed in relief. We now have plenty of time to be ready, to update the pump house pipes, to get wood ready for everyone, to locate, clean and set up the extra electric heaters, to make sure the animals have lots of dry, warm bedding. And the list kept growing. And growing. And things we thought would take a little time took lots of time. And we come to Friday. The weekend is upon us. It would be so easy to just do weekend things. Catch up on housework. More work on my taxes. Put off getting ready for the cold, getting ready for the new membership portal launch, put off the crisis cold to do list. But that would be the wrong move, wouldn’t it? Procrastination is nothing other than instant gratification. We find something to do that gives us the feeling of happiness, or accomplishment, that is not really the priority because we are looking at an overwhelming and difficult things we must do and it is so much nicer to have that feeling than to face the overwhelming task. My laundry is folder oh so nicely and put away when I am faced with a really tight deadline and a really hard task. And the food I cook - stellar all from scratch. And sometimes this causes me to miss deadlines which is much more damaging to my long term goals and psyche than just diggin in and doing the hard work. And that is the thing: If we all just learn to do our homework on a regular basis, we can get so much further in our respective journeys than if we cave in and satisfy the siren’s call of prorastination. Jack Spirko reminded me of an old article that I read either by or about Zig Ziglar’s methods about planning your time as if you are preparing to go on a vacation at work. (Tell the story) Turns out that he is right - if you approach the end of your week as if you are going to be gone for the next week or so, you find that you quickly identify the truly important things and do them and it cuts all the pr
S4 E392 · Wed, February 03, 2021
Wasting Money While Paying Off Debt
Today, we talk about deb payoff and I will share with you the things I waste my money on. Why? Because this is part of the process if paying off debt. Direct Download Stump the Sauce From Alan - How do you protect your aquaponics plumbing through deep freezes? Spring is Coming! Setting out the seedling schedule (some start this weekend) Seeking 6 blueberry bushes -- anyone? Early weed controls need to happen now Scooping poop Anti chicken defense fencing going up Outdoor hydroponics systems setup (and planning for the worm casting juice experiment) Also: Pigs or no pigs? Main topic of the Show: Wasting Money While Paying Off Debt I have been meaning to share with yall my journey to pay off bad debt - as in revolving debt - which started 4-5 years ago and has been a pretty bumpy road. But the end of my journey is very close at hand and over the years, my needs and wants have changed dramatically. How I ran into trouble: A practice of putting things on low interest cards and paying them off (real estate and home improvements) Spending to fill an emotional void or cheer myself up A lifestyle of travel for work and not keeping my financial house in order -- upwards of $10k a year would go on my credit cards and no expense reports would be submitted An instant gratification mindset Am ever-increasing salary Biggest two: the mental and emotional issues, an expensive paperwork aversion The antidote: Dave Ramsey - emergency fund: with alterations Cash/Budget/Failure/Success Fits and starts and why Sell all the things, unless they do not sell then give them away (getting the house in order) Beans and rice, rice and beans did not work: Mental and emotional health and its impact on the process, scarcity mindset, if you feel poor you are poor What did work: commitment to paying it off with a schedule and decision to all all “extra” money to the project | much larger emergency fund | bringing down monthly costs | building in a non-po
S4 E391 · Mon, February 01, 2021
Reflection on Month 1 Balance
Today, we discuss how the first month of a year focused on balance went and lessons learned to roll forward into my life. Event Highlights Rogue Food Conference, June 5 Phireon Launch in Florida - join their network for more information Tales from the Prepper Pantry Increase on preparing Holler Neighbor Meals with Holler Stores “Fast Food” 1st lettuce harvest Shelving Dreams Operation Independence Shifting from month in review to month in advance 3 event fridges for $300 Rental Challenges Main topic of the Show: Balance It seemed like the perfect word going into 2021. After a year of growth through a very challenging environment, balance is the obvious next step. Do I want a life where I work all the time and make no time for the other things I enjoy? What about my health and nutrition? What about creating a beautiful place to live? What about my friends and relationships? Yes. Balance. I started January full of starry-eyed hope and set out a plan where I journal at the end of each day, set the plan for the next day. My aim has been to work very hard on certain days of the week, leave other days open, and almost never do “business” work on the weekends. A good walk of my dogs takes about an hour. There are 24 hours in a day. Therefore I should be able to walk my dogs just about every day and both they and I will be happier and more productive. To support this, I made a few changes: I hired in someone to clean my house every other week, as well as added someone to help with coffee orders once a weeek (goal, simplification) I looked over all my processes with an eye toward automation I looked for things that take lots of time and don’t move me forward My morning routine got a face lift too Reading time for learning Tidying time Then start the day’s activities which were written up the night before But I got most of my stuff done in January - those things important to me: Regular podcasts Participating in the Greater Reset <li styl
S4 E390 · Fri, January 29, 2021
TOTW on Mind Control
Today we have a thought of the walk on mind control as well as some thoughts on how to break the cycle if you are in it (and maybe don’t even know it). Greater Reset tonight -- community - I will be on the air talking about getting our tn freedom cell network up and running. Friday Feature: Eric Meyers Online https://odysee.com/@EricMeyersOnline:f What’s Up in the Garden Continuing to get beds ready Setting out early spring seeds Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Mind Control It struck me the other day that people are walking around hypnotized Hypnotized and unable to react to things with critical thought, an open mind and heart, or a willingness to learn. Bullying Fear of change Go along to get along And the funny thing is that I am not 100% certain that I am not also hypnotized. I would like to think I am not, but We as a society have become hypnotized, and those who break out are not to be tolerated. So then what can we do about this? How do we wake people up. It goes back to gardening: Do no harm and plant seeds. So how then do we protect ourselves from falling trap to this hypnotism? 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 <li style="font-weigh
S4 E389 · Wed, January 27, 2021
2021 Winter Lettuce Growing System
Today I will walk you through my indoor lettuce growing operation for 2021. Medical system frustration story. Greater Reset What’s Up in the Garden Hillside garden is ready but the chickens are still getting in Starting early spring starts Setting up row covered areas for carrots, brassicas, radishes Forging new grow space with tarps 2021 Winter Lettuce Growing System Why I grow lettuce inside What I did Last Year Lessons learned: (Volume, algae, EC Meter and nutrient, plant spacing, lighting cycles) This year’s system (16 Plants every two weeks) Timeline Week One: Germination and root development Week Two: Prepare for Kratky Air Gap Week Three: Transplant to Grow Bin (Start New Seeds) Week Four: First Harvest Week Five: Second Harvest Week Six: Final Harvest Supplies Texas Tomato Food: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LVNVCW?pf_rd_r=Q9HFPA1J0MRKNKM9KAZQ&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=d8801fa9-f66b-42d5-a572-c6682bcffe52&pd_rd_w=lUmky&pd_rd_wg=KE5Wo&ref_=pd_gw_unk A word on other nutrient and work casting juice Rapid Rooter Grow Plugs: https://www.walmart.com/ip/General-Hydroponics-HGC714135-Rapid-Rooter-Plant-Starters-50-Plugs/153249330 Rock Wool Works Too: https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-5-Grodan-Rockwool-A-OK-Starter-Plugs-Sheet-of-49-THCity-Stakes/808795635 Hydrogen Peroxide EC Meter: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Professional-TDS-ppm-Conductivity-Met
S4 E388 · Mon, January 25, 2021
My Experiences With Rental Properties
Today by request of the chatter over in our MeWe group, I will share with you my perspective as a landlord of 20 years, tell you the story of how I got started and what brought me to this point, as talk about some best practices I have put in place to support by growing business. This is not investment, legal or real estate advice - rather I will share my personal journey. Save the date: Rogue Food conference, June 5 in Tennessee - more details as things develop at https://roguefoodconference.com/ . The Greater Reset starts tonight at 6pm Central and sessions will stream here: https://thegreaterreset.org/ . Today’s topic: The Agora. Tomorrow at 6: Take Control of Your Health and Education Tales from the Prepper Pantry Crawling through the food and buying lots of fresh - will adjust grocery list for next month Fresh salad update (video coming out this week) Monthly grocery update: $260 excluding feed and including all non food replenishings Duck Fat Roasted Cauliflower with Truffled Parmesan - a recipe Featured Forage: Update tubers: sassafrass, jerusalem artichoke and dandelion Operation Independence Event Chair Score Focus on Taxes Main topic of the Show: My Experiences With Rental Properties How I became a landlord: Childhood, father, and first job Starter Home Purchase and Renting Rooms Assisting a friend with managing and maintaining their 5 rental properties Cross-country move PDX Rental and lessons learned Long distance management is tough Drugs and other crimes Property managers Moving to the country - Nashville Experience More troubles with late rent/damages Being Nice The full eviction process Recouping damages Background checks <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level=
S4 E387 · Fri, January 22, 2021
Decentralized Videos with Jeremy Kauffman
Today I am excited to have an interview show for you that I am sure you will love: we will talk about the best decentralized video platform I have used from a user standpoint and to do that, we have Jeremey Kauffman the CEO who is also a freedom loving New Hampshire Freestater. I think y’all will love this episode. Friday Feature: LFTN https://peopleforprivacy.com/privacy-consulting/ Show Resources Odysee.com Lbry.tv Connect with Jeremy @jeremykauffman on Twitter Main content of the show Jeremy Kauffman is the CEO of Lbry and Odysee a great decentralized video platform that empowers the content creators and offers a better alternative to YouTube. Make it a great weekend! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett <li style="font-weight: 400;"
S4 E286 · Wed, January 20, 2021
Fireside Chat with Sue Zoldak
Today Sue Zoldak joins me to talk about a myriad of things: community, marketing on Mewe, the state of the Union, and much more. Greater Reset Jan 25-29, 2021 - Do not miss it! Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Stump the Sauce What to do with coffee grounds on the homestead What’s Up in the Garden Hillside garden update: Looking for a good gentle mulch Found sweet potatoes Setting the foundation for early spring planting in the upper and hillside gardens Main topic of the Show: A Fireside Chat with Sue Zoldak About Sue Zoldak After a decade in the public relations agency world, Sue Zoldak founded The Zoldak Agency in 2016 after leaving a stint at the RNC during the 2014 cycle where she met her future business partner, Cassie. The Zoldak Agency serves organizations, trade associations, grassroots coalitions, and campaigns to further their communications and outreach goals with one purpose: to help her clients pass or defeat legislation. Zoldak loosely translates into "hired gun" in Slovak and she certainly loves to win. Why we love her She always gives to the LFTN community She is not afraid to share her opinions and will love you even if you do not agree She cooks some pretty great looking things for dinner Design is in her blood She is not afraid to admit when she is feeling weak She REALLY likes to win She has a great sense of humor and likes to have fun Find Sue: <span style= "
S4 E385 · Mon, January 18, 2021
There Really is a New Normal
Over the weekend, we met in the mountains and shared ideas, feelings, information and camaraderie at The Station at 19e on Roan Mountain. Today, I will share some of my thoughts from this experience and what it means for the “New Normal.” A Spring Workshop Update: We sold out over the weekend but if you were paying attention to TG or Mewe, I opened up four more tickets. Those are already gone, so if you had wanted to go but did not grab a ticket in time, sign up for the waiting list. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Expanding into 2 pantries: personal and communal Monthly Grocery Shopping Update (too much milk, just enough produce minus that one kale issue, restock will take about a week between online orders and in-person shopping.) Sprouts Story Not using salsa fast enough (WHAT?) Pantry Management Webinar Operation Independence Holler Roast Growth Idea and a meeting with another craft roaster Main topic of the Show: There Really is a New Normal It was so very cool - 33 of us decided to go into the mountains and meetup at a hiker’s hostel. It was a meetup on crack. Freedom Cell and what it is -- The why How the meetup came to be The purpose of the meetup Things I learned Make it a great week! Song: DR Feeley Dr Skinner 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 Teleg
S4 E384 · Fri, January 15, 2021
TOTW on Punitive vs Restorative Justice
It’s a Friday so we usually do an interview show or a thought of the walk. What is a thought of the walk -- simply a short episode where we dive into a single concept. How do I pick the topic? I go for walks with my dogs and shut off all media. While out and about, something that has been niggling on my brain often comes clear, then I share it with you. This week, I have been thinking about punitive and restorative justice and will share my thoughts on that with you later in the show. Workshop Ticket Update Social Media and the move toward more decentralization and additional platforms Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Justice - the idea that we can make right the wrongs that inevitably happen in this world. Drove you car into someone’s house because you fell asleep at the wheel -- well you ought to pay to fix it. Stole a chocolate egg from the store? How do you make that right? Pay for it? Justice get’s harder as transgressions get bigger. Kidnapped and killed someone -- how do you ever make that right with the family? Can you be trusted to walk freely among society? If not, is the rest of your life in prison the answer, or something else. What is a proper response to kidnapping and killing someone? It turns out that justice, while a very simple concept, becomes much more complex as we dive more deeply into it. People push for justice from people who new the person who transgressed. People want their pound of flesh because they were hurt. People want their pound of flesh on behalf of someone they perceive to have been harmed who is not themselves demanding one. People want things righted from generations past. The problem? People got involved. Yet that which is complicated is usually made so because we tend to take a simple concept, in this case justice, and make it complicated in order to manipulate things into going our way even when the simple interpretation does not go as far as we would wish. By over rotating on the concept, we can manipulate others into giving us what we want. But is that truly justice? One way to think about justice and how it is wielded is to break it down into two categories: punitive and restorative. Simply put, punitive justice sets up the framework for retribution against the transgressor. Think eye for an eye. At the end of a punitive approach, the person who transgressed will be hurt so that they are also hermed as were the person or people they harmed. The death penalty for murderers is an example of punitive justice. The person killed someone or many someones and therefore they themsel
S4 E383 · Wed, January 13, 2021
Real Life Homesteading Week One
Today I will share with you a real view of the first week of January on the homestead. Spring Workshop Tickets go on sale on Friday at 9am - make sure you can log in. It is all tested and ready to go! https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2021/ The Greater Reset Online Conference http://thegreaterreset.org/ What’s Up in the Garden Hillside garden update Getting beds ready with mulch and early spring weeding Indoor Lettuce update Main topic of the Show: Real Life Homestead Week One Projects The finish list: Hillside garden Firewood trimming Compost Bin Redo Preparing the camper for sale Indoor Lettuce & Sprouts Egg log: 7 at 8:30 -- 4 if collected earlier Food Highlights Turkey in halves (Baked and curried) Wild and garden foraged greens Started Sauerkraut The Suck Snow+Cold+Mud and the pig pasture Country Dirt OMG Chased by Pigs Pump House Fail The Fun Brutus the slow riser The Coffee Dogfood <span style="font-weight: 4
S4 E382 · Tue, January 12, 2021
Big Tech Bullies
Today, I will share with you an alternative perspective to the Parler hullabaloo. One separated from a political party. Both Republicans and Democrats have this wrong -- and yet Big Tech has showed that, once again, absolute power corrupts absolutely. We will also talk about making some changes in how we operate. Spring Workshop 2021 GreaterReset.org Jan 25-29 Freedomcell update (Jan 16 on Roan Mountain) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Snow=smokin bacon Update on monthly grocery approach ($150 and so far so good) Using up the last of the 2019 canned goods and shifting things around How Holler Neighbor Dinners are shifting food approach Operation Independence Debt Payoff Update - Selling The Things Balance, Week One Main topic of the Show: Big Tech Bullies Things I am trying: Telegram, mewe, signal, protonmail, epik.com, orangewebsite.com, octopus mail (I will let you know how it goes) Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board
S4 E381 · Fri, January 08, 2021
Organizing Principles Community
Today, I wanted to take a deeper look at building community and foundational principles that I think are important to keep in mind. This is the start of this topic and I hope to hear from you if you think things can be combined or if something is missing, keeping in mind that the more rules you put in place, the easier it is for a community to transform from happy and functional to bureaucratic and abusive. The FreedomCell Event Next Week is sold out! If you wish to be on the waiting list, fill out my contact form. The Greater Reset event is coming! Thanks for joining us for The Greater Reset Activation on January 25-29! We are weeks away from this epic event focused on solutions for our troubled times. Sessions are digital and we will encourage you to host watch parties. TheGreaterReset.org Holler Neighbor Livestream - an update LFTN Boost JenniHillMassage.com Main topic of the Show: Organizing Principles of Community Thoughts on why there is so much confusion about community. A few Tangible Examples: Underground railroad, Underground Economy in Soviet Russia Purpose Open Communication Principle over process Member Expectations Moral Foundation Get Real About Strengths and Weaknesses Time for Relationship Development and Fun Let It Go Eliminate the Chaff Building community is not something you generally have to start on your own - and in fact it really does not work that way. LOTR story. Get started by seeing what communities are already around you, find your people, invest time, love and knowledge -- and let it build itself over time. I know many of you feel urgent about
S4 E380 · Thu, January 07, 2021
The Dim Age Q & A
Monday’s show was three hours and it was so dark at times that I thought a live feedback show would be a good idea. The challenge being that some of you have not listened to Monday’s show yet because it is so long. But enough of you have that I have a set of things to talk about AND I wanted to talk about real community and what it means - because our prosperous US Society has done a pretty good job of changing the perception of how community works both through social networks and also government imposed, top-down, corporatized systems. Direct Download January Prepper Projects Freedom Cell meetup The Greater Reset Get Documentation in Order #HollerHatWednesday: Has died because IG What’s Up in the Garden Preparing beds as weather permits Planting fall bulbs Daikon in problem areas Mulching around early spring plants that are already up Thoughts on Spring this Year -- playing plant roulette stronger this time bc it is like $1 in seed The Dim Age Feedback 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 <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-su
S4 E379 · Mon, January 04, 2021
Navigating the Dim Age with Vin Armani
Vin Armani joins me for today’s episode to discuss the coming dim age - and I think he is right about this. We discuss why he thinks one is coming with a particular focus on learning from past historical stories. We also talk about what it means for day to day life and, at the very end, what you should put in place to navigate this change. Because it is important to do what you can to protect both for your short term comfort and to set a foundation for your children’s future. Before we do that, I wanted to give you the January updates. The Living Free in Tennessee Workshop is coming fast and we have some fantastic sessions coming your way. April 22-24 Presenters are coming from all over our community and the country. You really do not want to miss this one. Tickets are $450 this year and will go on sale first to members, then to the general public. Camping is included and there are great room rentals nearby if you are not the camping sort. Member tickets will go on sale on January 15 and to non-members on MLK day, January 18th. Do pay attention to LivingFreeinTennessee.com as we update the information from the 2020 event to this year’s shindig! Vin Armani Bio Vin Armani is a philosopher, serial tech entrepreneur, and CryptoSavage. In addition to being an author and speaker, he has made his living as a television star, film producer, high-end male escort, software developer, art gallerist, pirate radio station operator, DJ, music producer, and motorcycle courier. He studied Philosophy at Howard University. CounterMarkets.com Alt Social Media Odysee (Saucerocks): https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Mewe: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Parler: @nicolesauce https://parler.com/profile/Nicolesauce/posts Tales from the Prepper Pantry Turkey Time Once a month grocery shopping and a cheat $800 cryovac machine Spices and teas The homesteading journal Operation Independence “Closed” allowed some catch up on basic Maintenance Rocket Mass Heater Report Lettuce us started and germinated Main topic of the Show: Navigating the Dim Age with Vin Armani When I did this interview with Vin, it was a hard discussion to have. Hard because I can see which story in history we are living right now. Hard because my close friends and family think that I am referring to Donald Trump when I bring it up and that Joe Biden is going to fix it. They do not realize that it doesn't matter who is in powe
S4 E378 · Fri, December 25, 2020
An Intellectual and Musical Night Before Christmas
This was recorded last year and is two readings of the famous poem -- one intellectual version and a musical one. Though, can a choral version of this poem be classified as non-intellectual?
S4 E376 · Thu, December 24, 2020
The Night Before Christmas in Scotland
Scotland is a little ahead of the US in celebrating their Christmas Eve - so join Jaggy Little Thistle as he reads their version of the famous poem. (Recording from a previous year so the intro will be old too!)
S4 E377 · Wed, December 23, 2020
The Night Before Christmas in Australia
This is a replay of the Night Before Christmas as read by our friend Aussieroo!
S4 E375 · Tue, December 22, 2020
The Redneck Night Before Christmas
Join The Tactical Redneck in a reading of The Night Before Christmas.
S4 E374 · Fri, December 18, 2020
GRATEFUL FOR 2020
Today is the last live episode of 2020 and I wanted to look back at how we did with our word of the year, and share with you 2021’s word. Because change is coming – it always does. Podcast Schedule Get yourself in order over Christmas Vin Armani Episode January 4 Boost LFTN Tim’s Give Away: https://www.facebook.com/allseasonsmain Bullying of Brian: Food Forest Farms: https://foodforestfarms.com/index.html Main topic of today’s Show – Grateful for 2020 My gas tank is empty. How can I give you a great final episode when my gas tank is empty? From Last Year: Grow Myself (weight loss, mental health, simplification, happiness) The network (Major growth in size and quality) Opportunities (Podcast has doubled, Coffee has doubled, Unloose the Goose, SOE and other corporate relationships, Coaching expansion, Holler Neighbors, Events and speaking, Rentals) My relationships (Increased clarity of communications and the apocalypse project, Spent time with family, mama sauce, connected with old friends in a meaningful way) Plants and food (Indoor lettuce, tomato success, bacon seeds, etc) The Hard Things Financial Hits: The Income, The Car, The Car, The Fucking Car, The Dishwasher, The Plumbing, The Workshop, The Fencing, The Drains — there are more “THE’s” that I can’t even think of Addressing bad habits The fear and shutdowns/being able to see what happens next People around everywhere all the time — we grew LOL Hard Things Bring Bright Spots Finding space in morning chats with Nicole and in the pool The little things: Tactical taking over the animal care, that time KH had the right generator for the job, none of the dogs are lost, the blooming of the Holler Neighbors, the notes and ideas from listeners, time with family, finding new friends, the quiet shift from pain to growth right around the Spring Workshop An internal shift: “What other people think” The Crowdfunding project and what it meant (Grateful) Someone I really enjoy suggesting a girl’s weekend The Word For 2021 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! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <
S4 E373 · Wed, December 16, 2020
Life Plan, Set Your Accomplishments
Today, we are taking the last step in creating your life strategic plan in simple terms that everyone can understand -- especially everyone who is along for the journey. This process can be used for you the individual, you the family or community, or you the business and the key to success is to cut out all the unnecessary and extra crap and really focus down on just a few things that bring you to the place you have described that you want to be -- the life you WANT TO LIVE ON YOUR TERMS. Last go-around, you chose three areas of focus -- with those in hand, the next step is to choose an accomplishment or two in each area that you will achieve in the next 12-18 months. We will walk through this today using the Holler Neighbors as an example. Last Show is Friday, but there will be replays and the Night Before Christmas Series during my break. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Christmas Reception From The Pantry: pickled things, hard boiled eggs, cheeses and meats (I bought treats and beer) Speaking of cheese -- the giant box: thank you to Dubravko, Jenny, Dave, Karen, Shawn, Dawn, Dori, Toby, Anni, Brad, Marde and Jessica for the awesome and fantastic gift -- you will get to enjoy it too if you are at the spring Workshop because on my break, I am MAKING CHEESE!! Time to smoke the bacon Getting Lettuce set up for real over the break Operation Independence Pig fence and barn are done -- and it is time to make bacon (as I mentioned) Main topic of the Show: Set Your Accomplishments It has been a bit of work, this life plan thing. In past years, I would breeze through describing the process on a podcast and leave you to it. Many of you started then stalled. Hell, I have stalled this go around a few times myself as life got chaotic. TO be ready for FINALLY defining the short term accomplishments you will need to have in order to build the life you want to live, you should have already defined your purpose, set up where the rubber meets the road by creating a vision, and chosen three long-term areas of focus after doing a swot. If you are like me, you have a whiteboard or chalkboard with stuff written and rewritten as you refine it into what you want. Vision: The Holler community supports healing and mutual prosperity by connecting resources and knowledge of agorists and homesteaders who wish to build a peaceful, voluntary alternative to society’s violent systems. Purpose: The holler provides an inviting, supportive place where aspiring agorists and homesteaders can connect, rejuvenate, share best practices, and prosper together in freedom. Areas of Focus Community: Be a strong community based on shared principles, clear and direc
S4 E372 · Fri, December 11, 2020
Rabbits for Meat with Emily Morse
Today we have an interview with Emily Morse all about raising rabbits for meat -- not a bad place to put some effort if you ware looking to scale up onsite meat production quickly! Announcements East TN Freedom Cell Meetup Jan 16 - registration will be live next week. Odysee Invitation Code -- if you join use this and we both benefit - just enter sauceisboss in your custom code area on the reward screen. Also, use this link: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Main content of the show Emily Morse of 5 Acre Family Farm: 5 acre family farm in East Tennessee, we do a little bit of everything we have 50 chickens, meat rabbits huge gardens, dogs cats, and geese. I enjoy canning, gardening, handicrafts. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/morsemountainfarm/ Topic: Meat Rabbits Why rabbits? Breed stock How to choose what way way to raise them Processing on farm Meat chicken vs rabbit taste and processing 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 </a
S4 E371 · Wed, December 09, 2020
Holiday Crafts and Gifts with Rae Bardon
Today I talk with Rae Bardon about the crafting life and it folds pretty nicely into our holiday craft gift registry. Announcements Jack’s Podcast “ Crowdfunding a Business ” Ben’s Podcast Homesteads and Homeschools - The Early Christmas Sauce What is up in the roastery and the podcast schedule - Dec 18 is the last podcast of 2020 (Back on January 4) Last call for Christmas Reception Registrations ! Let’s get the 2020 Gift Registry Up -- fill out this form if you have something to sell. Tales from the Prepper Pantry MOO Holler Stew Operation Independence Odysee -- use the code: sauceisboss Link: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b JP Spears Story Main topic of the Show: Holiday Crafts and Gifts with Rae Bardon How to connect with Rae Website: 80smompodcast.com MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/80smompodcast Parler: https://parler.com/profile/80smompodcast/posts Viking & Weaver: vikingandweaver.com Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?key
S4 E370 · Fri, December 04, 2020
3D Printing with Brad and Leslie Ferrier
Today, we talk with two clever folks who have figured out how to monetize their 3d printing and we cover things you will want to know about getting your own system set up - or if it is even a good fit for you. Announcements Christmas Reception Tickets on sale now for members, Tomorrow around 9am for nonmembers: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/12/04/2020-lftn-christmas-reception/ Dec 19, 1pm-4pm Show Resources https://www.facebook.com/twelvehounds https://www.etsy.com/shop/12hounds https://www.ebay.com/str/ferriertreasures Main content of the show We run a 3D design and printing business. We have been selling online since 2016. We also sell locally, as well as run multiple side hustles like reselling on eBay and other e-commerce platforms, transporting dogs, dog sitting, and small engine repair. We have a small homestead called Half-Ass Acres where we are just starting out. We sold our house in Florida and moved to Tennessee. We bought our land outright and have been building and adding ever since. Topic 3D Printing: Why do it? How can you make money with 3d printing, what technology do you need to learn, what kind of printer should you get, what is “difficult” about 3d prin ting, what about getting designs? AND MUCH MORE! 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 <a href= "https://brettchef.c
S4 E369 · Wed, December 02, 2020
Choose Three Places of Focus
Today we take the third step in developing your live strategic plan by choosing three areas of focus for you to take in order to reach your vision and purpose. Holler Neighbor Livestream Thursday at 7pm - Discussing Cooking Keto Christmas Reception tickets will be released on Saturday -- Friday to members. Sat Dec 19; 1pm - 4pm at the Holler Homestead in Lancaster, TN (Bring an appetizer to share, Plan to camp if you drink) Tales from the Prepper Pantry In never fails --- venison Canned 30 quarts of stock (Chicken and Turkey) Starting to consume the canned foods Homemade mayo season is upon us Operation Independence All KS orders that have forms filled out have shipped (Minus the custom mugs and some t shirts) Venison Bounty Main topic of the Show: Choose Three Places of Focus OLD Vision: The Holler community supports healing and mutual prosperity by tapping into and connecting the resources and knowledge of agorists and homesteaders who wish to build an alternative to the violent systems currently used to support our society. UPDATED Vision: The Holler community supports healing and mutual prosperity by connecting resources and knowledge of agorists and homesteaders who wish to build a peaceful, voluntary alternative to society’s violent systems. Purpose: The holler provides an inviting, supportive place where aspiring agorists and homesteaders can connect, rejuvenate, share best practices, and prosper together in freedom. With that in mind, we need to assess what we have and where we are going and choose three places to put our focus for development or improvement. Three areas of focus where making big forward strides will steer this plan to the right place. The three things need to be the best choice for our community both from a “making progress” standpoint and from a “makes a difference” standpoint. A great way to start seeking these three places to put your effort is through the good old traditional SWOT analysis. What is a SWOT? https://www.liveplan.com/blog/what-is-a-swot-analysis-and-how-to-do-it-right-with-examples/ Questions to ask Strengths: Internally, what do we have that helps toward our vision? Weaknesses: Internally, what holds us back from the vision? Opportunities: Externally, what things outside our group can help us toward our vision? Threats: Externally, what external things could hurt us most? Make a list/brainstorm Example: Strength: Building relationships and mutual exchange Weakness: Tracking and clerical
S4 E368 · Wed, November 25, 2020
Thanksgiving in the Holler
As promised, I will share with you the recipes we are using this year for Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoy these ideas. Connect on the NEW social Media: Mewe: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Channel: https://t.me/lftnupdates Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Nicolesauce/posts Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com What’s Up in the Garden Nothing New Main topic of the Show: Thanksgiving in the Holler It doesn’t really feel like Thanksgiving this year, does it? Certainly not around here. I made the choice to do a crowdfunding campaign and things got very busy around here. I have been in the roasting shak toasting beans as fast as possible to get all the crowdfunding orders sent out the door. About half have now shipped and I am taking a pause this afternoon to clean up for guests, prebake my dressing breads that are not breads, and basically get ready for a real holiday here. Yes. We are doing thanksgiving, but unlike previous years, I did not spend last weekend getting ready. But over the past year, we have grown from the Holler Homestead, Nicole Sauce cooks thanksgiving, to the Holler Community gathers for Thanksgiving. Despite the busy coffee shipping schedule with Christmas orders and the crowdfunding orders, we are taking the whole day off tomorrow to enjoy a holiday. If I am lucky, the weather will permit a hike and my neighbor will shoot a deer. (One can always hope). To keep myself from losing my mind, I decided to hold strong to the side dish approach to Thanksgiving this year: I make a turkey, dressing, and gravy. The rest of the meal arrives as side dishes made by everyone else. Here is what is on the menu and the recipes: Turkey: Brine = 1 cup salt to 1 gallon water with garlic powder Dressing = Chestnuts, bacon grease, onion, garlic, keto friendly bread (https://www.ketocopy.com/cheesy-bread), brith, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper Gravy = I mean if you can't make gravy - go listen to my gravy episode. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Turkey Day Brussel Sprouts 1 ½ lbs of brussel sprouts Bacon Bacon grease Sea Salt Black Pepper Parmesan cheese (optional) Cook bacon 6-8 strips extra crispy Eat two pieces of bacon and chop the rest Preheat oven to 400 F Blanche fresh Brussel sprouts 3-5 minutes (3 for smaller and 5 for larger) Cover a baking sheet in parchment paper <p sty
S4 E367 · Tue, November 24, 2020
Life Plan Q & A
Today, we have a hybrid show both live on Youtube and recorded for the audio podcast. The last few Mondays, we have discussed the process of developing your life’s vision and purpose. Some folks have had questions as they dive in, so I will take these questions today. Direct Download Connect on the NEW social Media: Mewe: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Channel: https://t.me/lftnupdates Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Nicolesauce/posts Unloose the Goose Wed at 4pm Tales from the Prepper Pantry Thanksgiving keto Style - we have way too many boxes of potatoes 27 more chickens were tucked into the freezer this week Preparing for the cow in December Getting through the freezer vegetables first Operation Independence The chickens, or course 110% on Christmas Coffee (hence the late recording of this podcast) Main topic of the Show: Episode 367 - Life Plan Q & A Krystal -- I'm not sure if you saw my post on the group page, but I'm struggling with the deep, deep indoctrination by my parents/schools that there is one "right" way to do life... the go to college, get a good job working for someone else, start living when you retire mentality is so beaten into my brain that even though I see people living happy and successful lives on their terms, there is still a strong built-in fear that tells me it won't work. Not sure if you have insight you'd like to offer in that vein. I KNOW the standard "American dream" we were taught isn't the only way and that our world is changing so much it's becoming harder for people to achieve. Just trying to get over this mental hurdle. JEFF: I have a question.. If you moved into your parents home (or any home) that was NOT what you wanted as a "forever" home, where would you concentrate your efforts? I have chosen to concentrate on building a library, both paper and E-books, and I garden and keep chickens. I am concentrating on knowledge and skills instead of investing in infrastructure here. Mom's cancer has a 40% survival rate @ the five year mark and we are at the end of year 5 this month. Three months ago, they found a 10 mm spot on her "good" lung. She may have 1 year or 20 years. Either way Lettie: when are going to turn it into a book? Make it a great week! Song: Wolf Outtro GUYS! Don’t forget about
Fri, November 20, 2020
Build Your Personal Happiness with Dennis Alan
Today, I am joined by Dennis Alan to share his journey from rags to riches to off-grid living. He shares what it took for him to decide to take ownership of his life journey and build a life grounded in happiness. Sign up for this Saturday’s Webinar: Canning Green Beans: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/11/16/canning-green-beans-with-nicole-sauce/ Schedule Next Week Show Resources - How to find Dennis and Dennis-related projects www.ingleblend.com www.inglebean.com www.inglebeanicecream.com www.dennisalan.com/camping www.youtube.com/c/DennisAlanCityBoyHomesteader @dennisalanhomestead www.anchor.fm/dennis-alan Main content of the show Dennis Alan grew up in poverty on the wrong side of the tracks and got into trouble along the way. He realized at a young age that he would need to take control of his life to prosper and chose a good job in sales and rocking the corporate world over a life of crime. After going from rags to riches he realized that none of this ever made him happy. After getting into gardening, he started looking for a better life. He found permaculture and after asking himself what happiness is, he started designing his own life. He quit his corporate job, sold both properties in the city and bought 30 acres of raw land to build a home and a new lifestyle in central PA. Now he lives in an off grid 1975 Airstream on a big hill with a great view and is truly happy. Interview 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 <a href=
S4 E365 · Wed, November 18, 2020
Getting Started with Crypto Currency
BTC is above 17k today. Great time to buy, right? Well maybe not, but it is a great time to get to know how to use cryptocurrency at a very basic level. So many people are confused about it that I thought I would do the 101 --- scratch that 00 level of using it. A word on social networks. Sign up for this Saturday’s Webinar: Canning Green Beans: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/11/16/canning-green-beans-with-nicole-sauce/ Holler Neighbor Livestream 7pm Thursday: https://youtu.be/Lya-xtvbQns What’s Up in the Garden Jenni/Indoor Growing Winter Aquaponics Main topic of the Show: Transferring Seedlings Into Your Garden What in the world is crypto currency? (BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC) How do I keep from having my money stolen? What do I need to know about the blockchain? How do I sell something for crypto? How do I make sure my transactions are never seen by the IRS? Why should I use crypto currency? 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 <span style="font-weigh
S4 E264 · Mon, November 16, 2020
Develop Personal/Family Vision
Today we are going to focus on making the rubber meet the road in our life strategic plan by developing a vision statement. Sign up for this Saturday’s Webinar: Canning Green Beans Holler Neighbor Livestream Up In The Air This Week Story from last week: Dr Ken Berry - https://www.youtube.com/user/KenDBerry Primer on the Proper Human Diet (Which is not carb based) Described metabolic disease >>What I realized Operation Three Sexy Bitches Main topic of the Show: Develop Personal Vision Set: The difference between vision and purpose is both simple and complex: Your purpose is your why. Your vision is your so what. And both of them have some “how” built in. This is why we so often see overlap in these statements. But your vision defines your true north. It is the one flag you can set. I am going here so that these things will happen. And your purpose comes along to add “because this is why I exist.” Today we are going to focus on making the rubber meet the road in our life strategic plan. This phase will take some work as you go through it. I have found that it is much faster to come to a conclusion on vision if I have a coach poking holes in what I say. A coach asking the same questions we will ask in this podcast. And a coach willing to tell me “That is bullshit” or “I dont understand what you are trying to say.” So as you embark on this, think about who you can use as a sounding board. Two weeks ago, we agreed to build our own success no matter what our environment. We talked about it the day before the election. A day before people started calling for lists of Trump Supporters so that they could be tracked down and punished for their support. A day before the nation, once again saw an election that was so close that it was impossible to know who won. We are divided despite the fact that most of us want mostly the same things in life. We just think we are different. We think that our differing opinions are vast chasms rather than slight leanings. And once we are so divided, it is easy to control us by eliciting emotional reactions. And that is ScaryAF because you and I know that most will not wake up until it is too late for them. But you and I are different. We are willing to do the work now to set ourselves up for stability and success. We are willing to ask ourselves hard questions. We are willing to set a goal post, and to walk toward it no matter what the environment. We will take the steps we need to take to make our lives as good as they can be and own that we sometimes will make mistakes and ha
S4 E173 · Wed, November 11, 2020
REPLAY EPISODE: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR TIME ISN’T YOURS
Happy Wednesday! Today we replay episode 173 from May of 2019. This was before “all this mess” came to land. On this episode, I talk to you about what to do when your time isn’t yours. You now what I am talking about right? When you are in a job, relationship, volunteer organization or other situation where you have agreed to do a thing and it was a trap where people now depend upon you and you can’t get away. This happens to all of us from time to time and navigating gracefully back to a freedom mindset is the solution to this problem.
S4 E354 · Tue, November 10, 2020
REPLAY: TOTW ON TAX THUGGARY
Today is a TOTW day where was have a shorter episode about just one random thought I have had. And Nashville is threatening to (and probably will) retroactively enforce a 33% property tax increase on its people. I am one of those people and it made me think of taxes, thuggery and the company store. KickstartHollerRoast.com New perk: JUST A MUG for $30! Direct Download Let’s talk about how we want to evolve as a society shall we? How we think things could be? I imagine a world where the “human nature” approach of bonking someone over the head with a club to steal food, their spouse or children, gold, or clothing from them is not acceptable. Where we are free trade, to give, to help, to feel, to be. What do you envision? Because right now, we still find it ok to steal food, children, money and life from people in the interest of serving the greater good. What does the greater good even mean? This definition gets so twisted. As if clubbing someone over the head is ever in service of the greater good anyway… How can it be good if the only way to get there is via pillage and thuggery? It makes me think of the Company Store approach in mining towns. Workers had to buy their housing, food, supplies and health care from the corporation they worked for. Full stop. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. Plenty went wrong. By establishing this dependency on one source for basic needs and extending store credit from time to time, these mining operations established a legal form of slavery. The overpriced goods, underpaid employees and if you pushed back, they sent their thugs to beat you. And slavery is bad is it not? Why then is it any different to demand payment from people at the cost of their property, their personal freedom, their lives if the do not pay? Why is it ok for anyone to keep part of my labor and work? Why can they take my children if I do not pay and put them in a system with a long history of sexual and physical abuse? Why do we allow this to happen? Some people think I am crazy for thinking of taxes this way, but that is what they are. People are extorted for money in order that it can be used to pay for things like an education system that is failing our children, social services rife with abuse, medical services that can fail the individual with a one size fits none approach, and yes. The roads. They extort money for the roads. No opt out. Fines, loss of property, jail time and loss of your children if you do not pay. How is it not thuggery to get money in this way? How is it not slavery that you do not keep what you earn to spend as you will? How is it not thuggery to take my money and force me to finance your foreign wars? Your ripping apart of families through the drug war? Peopl
S4 E363 · Fri, November 06, 2020
TOTW on Land Ownership
Today we have a thought of the walk on land ownership. No shows next week (replays coming all focused around developing your life strategic plan) Episode 363: TOTW on Land Ownership Forget your guns, the bigger threat is that they want to take you land. Yeah. You heard me. There has been a systematic erosion of your rights to use your land to better your future for a very, very long time. Don’t believe me? What happens if you do not pay your property tyth to the state? Do you get to keep your land? This morning, a visiting LFTNer told me about several properties he got for $50. Because people did not pay their taxes on it, the county was unable to auction them off, so several years later, they sell them for $50. But what about the person who lost these lands? If they foreclosed due to nonpayment of a loan, it is one thing. But if it is due to nonpayment of property taxes? Quite another. They didn’t pay the masters -- game over. Or what about people who grew up on their family farm? And Dad dies? And they have to sell part of it to pay the inheritance tax? And then that land becomes a housing development? And then their taxes go up until they have to sell to a developer? And don’t get me started on zoning. Zoning is the sneakiest and worst way that our land is taken from us. You THOUGHT you could do what you wanted to create value for yourself -- say by building a village of tiny homes and renting them out? Nope -- not zoned for that. Or perhaps by installing a few cabins so people can come stay and interact with your livestock and learn how a homestead operates? Not if you are zoned agricultural. Or let’s say your city home burns down and you want to rebuild? Sorry. You are R2 and required to put a duplex there. Wait. What? Some people defend this because they claim it saves farmlands, keeps property values from being diminished by the choices of your neighbors, or is better for the environment. But is any of that true? Or are they are not seeing the forest for the trees? We have so many misguided people who use their feelings of guilt about being wealthy enough to have time to worry about those less fortunate to save things through voting in bullying rather than giving those they can a hand up. One of the greatest freedoms that our country gave to the most impoverished has been an opportunity to become landed. Why does becoming landed get you ahead? Because it gives you something that you can use, time and again, to generate stability and wealth that “they” cant take from you. It broke free from the systems of feudal control that would keep you from being able to move beyond serving your masters and to become the master. With your own land, you no longer require THEM to feed you if you do it right. But we’ve made it feudal again. We are letting our control of our lands go. And if you think about it this small chance to prosper is a
S4 E361 · Wed, November 04, 2020
Ask Nicole (2)
Today is a show where you get to ask me questions and I will answer them. Find out my take on libertarian politics, how to integrate a new goat on the homestead, rabbits, cheap website options, and more. We will be livestreaming the recording of this so if I see a good question or two there, I will integrate it. Main topic of the Show: Ask Nicole Integrating new animals to the homestead… The GOAT The MACK TRUCK, I mean BOAR From Rocko: Your take on the overly PC world we live in and how it effects your brand building. Boutique Greens: Want the domain name, it’s not taken, llc , instagram, etc of that name not taken, not much money, what to do...cheapest way to secure that name and website? From Youtube: Hi! Loving the conversation. I have a homesteading question, have you or anyone you know raised pasturesd rabbits? It seems like it could work and be cost effective since the wild ones only eat grass From Josh: If you could give one piece of advice to the Libertarian Party what would it be? From Marie: Healthshare + Direct Primary Care 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! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership
S4 E362 · Mon, November 02, 2020
Move Forward Into 2021
Stop wasting time on an election and join me today on a journey. A weekly journey to create the life you want to live. Where the environment in which you find yourself is just that -- an environment, not your master -- you the slave. This will be a four part series, each Monday until we are done. Spirko’s workshop next week Holler Neighbors Thursday - refining our community Tales from the Prepper Pantry Last push for winter items Better vacuum packer is on site Plucker is repaired -- announcement for those who paid for the processing workshop and did not attend Dehydrating apples Operation Independence Boar Arriving today to make bacon seeds Main topic of the Show: Move Forward Into 2021 It is with great dismay that I watch you be manipulated. Most frustrating when I see you fall prey to it. You are being played and it doesn’t really matter who is doing the playing. As I drove home from a meeting on Sunday, I started thinking about the election. Tomorrow is the election. And all I know is that following the election, there is going to be a shit storm. And this causes me to worry. But you know what? I can’t impact of the election. None of us can. Unless you are a voter in a state, in a district that is deciding for the whole state, and your single vote is the one that makes the difference, you’ve got nothing at this point. The guy that is going to be elected will be elected. He will not be the one that they want in office, furthering the long term agenda of slavery that has been in a growth phase in our lifetimes. Full Stop. But we are lucky -- lucky that we live in a world where the facade still exists. The facade that we choose how we live, that we are free. Because you know what? It is much easier to control populations through narrative than through physical force. And in this, we find the world between the walls, the grey spaces, and true freedom. Many people think of freedom as this thing that happened as a result of the revolutionary war. But it isn’t that. It comes from one person. It comes from you. You who decide to live in freedom, to exist as you wish to exist, build your life how you want it to be, rather than how it is supposed to be according to someone else. Freedom is a spiritual choice, not the result of a war of liberation. The revolution is inside each one of us. And that is the enlightenment that has some so scared these days. And that is underlying this play we are seeing happen -- but aIA think that topic is one that will be covered on Unloose the Goose. What happened yesterday as I was driving is this: I realized that a bunch of people are going to waste their t
S4 E360 · Fri, October 30, 2020
Ask Nicole
Today is a show where you get to ask me questions and I will answer them. Find out where I get the closing songs for Monday’s show, why you should boil your pressure-canned foods before you eat them, how to integrate a new goat on the homestead and more. We will be livestreaming the recording of this so if I see a good question or two there, I will integrate it. Roastery Update Tale of the venting hood Developing New Processes Main topic of the Show: Ask Nicole From Amanda: Would you feel comfortable sharing a little background for those of us that are new followers? S uch as what is your property / homestead like? How long have you lived there? How did you find your property and what led you there? I’ve heard you say “we” many times before and talk about shared pantry and cooking. Do you live with others? Or, do you have some type of community living happening? How does that work? Just wanted to get to know you and your homestead a bit more. Thanks and looking forward to listening! David Where do you get your music that you end your podcasts with? Joy - Question about pressure canning - if when pressure canning the temperature gets up to 240 degrees and is high enough to kill botulism then why must you boil the contents for x amount of minutes after opening? Shouldn’t the bad bacteria be dead already? Thanks, only one season into canning but I have 50+ quarts of pressure canned meats in the pantry and want to be safe when eating. John What makes decaf decaf? David O Over 200k people have been killed by coronavirus. How many people must die before we eradicate this deadly virus? Ali Is being offered stock in a company you work for worthwhile? Context-the bar/restaurant I’m managing at is going to give managers shares in the company in January, I think it’s a good passive income stream but is it really? Alan Health insurance options, particularly medi share type options or what are other s
S4 E359 · Mon, October 26, 2020
Pantry and Root Cellar Management
We have talked about pantry management a ton this year, but I got a question asking for me to go over how I manage my pantry during the youtube livestream of the Winter is Coming show for 2020 so I thought I would share with yall what I do here, with the space and other boundaries I have at the Holler Homestead. Announcements: LFTN is not on Odysee: @livingfree or https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b (why) Get your questions in for the q & A show Tales from the Prepper Pantry Getting ready for venison season Update on shortages Setting the foundation for winter lettuce Featured Forage: Chicken of the Woods - Laetiporus sulphureus Wild Edible Phil a cosophy (Mushrooms are cited for being the thing to double check -- but double check everything) Eating new mushroom varieties Grows on oak trees at this time of year in tn Laetiporus sulphureus has a potent ability to inhibit staph bacteria ( Staphylococcus aureus ), as well as moderate ability to inhibit the growth of Bacillus subtilis . [6] Preparing: Sautee, bread and fry, bake -- it is all good Storing: dehydrate for long term, freeze for shorter periods Operation Independence Explain the independence fund Roastery Expansion is all that we are doing - high quality plywood and electrical parts Main topic of the Show: Pantry and Root Cellar Management Pantry Management Philosophy I hate shopping I hate most restaurant food I hate wasting food I hate wasting money Make your pantry management work for you Plan for stability through weather events, job loss, etc. Build in luxury (Pad Thai) Store what you eat, and eat what you store (Spirkodamus) Learn your needs so that you can tap into times of abundance Start by paying attention (Learn what you really eat in a journal for one month) <li style="font-w
S4 E358 · Fri, October 23, 2020
Phireon, a Better Way With Xavier Hawk
It is interview show day and I am excited to tell you about today’s topic: a better way with Xavier Hawk where we talk in minute detail about his alternative platform for living, transacting and building communities, Phireon. This may not feel like homesteading or entrepreneurial as we start but as the episode progresses, you will see why I think this is such a great topic for our community. Kickstart Holler Roast Update: Will start shipping next week -- look for an email with your preferences over the weekend. Show Resources Phireon Partners: https://phireonglobalpartners.com/ Phireon: https://phireon.com/ Main content of the show Xavier Hawk co-founded a home health agency with his family in 2001, and then went off grid with his wife and four daughters to their mountain homestead. Here he went on to invest in real estate, commodities, and crypto currencies where he found his Niche. He architected the world's first asset backed blockchain system, negotiated the world's first blockchain solution for a nation, and architected the intentional neighborhood design growing in popularity with real estate developers around the globe. He currently sells emerging tech in the sectors of off grid energy, border security, last mile infrastructure, connectivity, and border security to enterprise level clients through his company Phireon Global Partners. Interview 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 Me
S4 E357 · Wed, October 21, 2020
Four Homemade Gift Ideas
Winter is coming is our theme for this week and along with winter comes the holiday gift-giving season. We have an annual tradition of sharing handmade gift ideas at LFTN and today, we will review four things you can do to share that you care in a more personal, homemade way. Links to past episodes on handmade gifts https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/11/27/four-last-minute-homemade-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/08/28/four-christmas-gift-ideas-to-start-now/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2018/12/03/episode-107-handmade-homey-gifts-and-firing-toxic-people/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/10/23/episode-54-five-homemade-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/12/12/episode-15-five-country-holiday-gift-ideas/ #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Holler Neighbor Livestream, Thursday at 7pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feyXBL1ibC4 Stump the Sauce From Samantha: Do you dry your herbs in bundles or do you strip the leaves and put them in the dehydrator? Or something else entirely? Tales from the Booze Wisperette -- need questions What’s Up in the Garden Garlic is planted -- this winter is coming schedule is the BOMB Transplanted half the hydro strawberries -- will see how they do Harvested Horseradish, and transplanted it, interplanted with the strawberries Planted two peach and two cherry trees -- they look a little shocked so we are checking in on them every day Greens are coming off the AP, as are green onions Need to get the Egyptians planted Main topic of the Show: 4 Homemade Gift Ideas Family Recipe Boo Bourbon Kahlua 1 liter bourbon, 100 proof 2 vanilla beans (where to get them) 4 cups strongly brewed coffee – i mean really strong man, like espresso 8 cups brown sugar (I use 4 now) Walking Stick Advent calendar Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.c
S4 E356 · Mon, October 19, 2020
2020 Winter is Coming
Today we have a reminder about winter. Winter is nigh. Soon the plants will go to sleep, bare root trees will beg to be planted, and the cold times will be upon us. With the cold comes a need to keep our water from freezing, our animals from taking sick, and ourselves ready to get snowed in. This looks a bit different on a homestead than in the city and we will talk through what we do at the Holler Homestead to prepare. Holler Neighbor Livestream - A Roastery Update - https://youtu.be/feyXBL1ibC4Episode 354 - replay tomorrow Tales from the Prepper Pantry Winter perspective: Auditing everything to make sure we are ready Use up vs Put Up Moved canning out of the kitchen’ Drying more herbs Mushroom season Operation Independence Made it home with the roaster, saw friends Main topic of the Show: 2020 Winter is Coming Usually, we start our winter preparations in August and I do this episode on the hottest day ever. Not this year. Cold temperatures have hit us a bit sooner than normal an caught me without things in order for winter. Goal of winter preparations: Livestock taken care of Humans covered Water systems secured Preset spring growing This year, we are taking a catch up approach 10am-12pm WINTER IS COMING blocked time Heat: Firewood and fire organization, chimney sweep and stove repairs, kerosene and propane heaters checked on, finishing the rocket mass heater Livestock: Increase feed on hand, first aid audit, bedding needs, water antifreeze systems, shelter update Humans: Audit first aid, add winter preps to the pantry (like milk), winter clothing & comfort audit Food storage: move roots to the root cellar, reset kitchen to use up rather than put up Systems: prepare the gas things for overwintering, remove window AC units, take in summer water things, secure the pump house against cold, drains Gardens: reset the hydro system, drain the AP wicking beds, row cover, prepare the ground gardens for spring, plant the garlic, fall bulbs, row cover Winter Festivities: Handmake gifts, start special foods, decide what will be “held” for holiday meals. There is so much to do when winter is coming -- this is why I usually start in August. But not this year. This year, it is not to be. But despite all that, it will get done. It always does. And the time will come so fast when I am tucked in by the fire, brand
S4 E355 · Wed, October 14, 2020
Grow as a Word of the Year
Today, I wanted to go back to a concept we talked about around this time last year. The word of the year. One word that you use to change your life for the better and you concentrate on it all year. Jenni Hill has been a rising start with this approach in the LFTN network and I linked to an interview we had with her about it. I figured this month would be a good time to start sharing the progress of my word of the year: Grow. Announcements Cybersecurity Webinar , Tomorrow at 7pm (Email going out today to those who registered) #Roadtrip! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Packing keto for a road trip Harvested the rest of the dryable herbs -- a freeze is coming Freezer reorganization observation Holiday food shortages Operation Independence #roadtrip Trading for labor Main topic of the Show: Grow as a Word of the Year >>What is word of the year Jenni’s Episode >>How do you find one? Journaling What do you want to change What will get you there Take time How does it fit your life strategic plan? Link to episode Word of 2020: grow Grow: How are we doing? Q1: Lost 20 pounds on Keto, coffee was up 20%, corporate facilitations booked, workshop sold out fast, launched new webinar concept and it was being well received Q2: COVID -- workshop delayed, all corporate facilitations cancelled, coffee flat lines for two weeks, LFTN 20 Hyper overdrive Choices: business resupply Choices: focus Choices: mental and physical health Q3: LFTN20 financial hit, the corner (link to episode), a heart to heart with John Pugliano, the decision SOE project Unloose the Goose The fire Mental and physical health KickstartHollerRoast.com Q4: Coffee, Podcast, Webinars,
S4 E354 · Fri, October 09, 2020
TOTW on Tax Thuggary
Today is a TOTW day where was have a shorter episode about just one random thought I have had. And Nashville is threatening to (and probably will) retroactively enforce a 33% property tax increase on its people. I am one of those people and it made me think of taxes, thuggery and the company store. KickstartHollerRoast.com New perk: JUST A MUG for $30! DirectDownload Let’s talk about how we want to evolve as a society shall we? How we think things could be? I imagine a world where the “human nature” approach of bonking someone over the head with a club to steal food, their spouse or children, gold, or clothing from them is not acceptable. Where we are free trade, to give, to help, to feel, to be. What do you envision? Because right now, we still find it ok to steal food, children, money and life from people in the interest of serving the greater good. What does the greater good even mean? This definition gets so twisted. As if clubbing someone over the head is ever in service of the greater good anyway… How can it be good if the only way to get there is via pillage and thuggery? It makes me think of the Company Store approach in mining towns. Workers had to buy their housing, food, supplies and health care from the corporation they worked for. Full stop. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. Plenty went wrong. By establishing this dependency on one source for basic needs and extending store credit from time to time, these mining operations established a legal form of slavery. The overpriced goods, underpaid employees and if you pushed back, they sent their thugs to beat you. And slavery is bad is it not? Why then is it any different to demand payment from people at the cost of their property, their personal freedom, their lives if the do not pay? Why is it ok for anyone to keep part of my labor and work? Why can they take my children if I do not pay and put them in a system with a long history of sexual and physical abuse? Why do we allow this to happen? Some people think I am crazy for thinking of taxes this way, but that is what they are. People are extorted for money in order that it can be used to pay for things like an education system that is failing our children, social services rife with abuse, medical services that can fail the individual with a one size fits none approach, and yes. The roads. They extort money for the roads. No opt out. Fines, loss of property, jail time and loss of your children if you do not pay. How is it not thuggery to get money in this way? How is it not slavery that you do not keep what you earn to spend as you will? How is it not thuggery to take my money and force me to finance your foreign wars? Your ripping apart of families through the drug war? People will answer that I signed a social contract to live in the US -- I have to pay to live her. I signed no contract. <p
S4 E353 · Wed, October 07, 2020
Homestead Madness
Last week, I was away for five days doing some very important family time. Next week, I will be gone again. So there have been other people handling the homestead -- people well prepared to do everything here. Yet, no matter how well I prepare things always seem to get jiggy when I leave town. Today we will talk about the homestead madness that greeted me at 11:30PM Saturday when I returned from a trip to California. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Kickstart Holler Roast update: preparing for the building and the sign from SUE Cybersecurity Webinar October 15 at 7pm CT: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/10/07/webinar-cybersecurity-with-andy-higginbotham/ Stump the Sauce From Lynn - Changing the codes on chickens Raise rabbits, quayle and other “pets” that are quiet Know thy neighbor -- and no roosters Changing code is hard Assess the reason it was put in place Learn the laws and codes at the state, county, city and local level. Where is the problem? Find who supports you and who does not in government leadership for the level of govt that impacts this rule Launch an initiative to change it Stories Marketing Signature drives Support Groups, etc Main topic of the Show: Homestead Madness What happens when you leave town or one of you leaves town. Nick Ferguson and the Pig 12 hours flying with a mask Power outage Ways to keep baby chicks warm: How warm they need to be, Body heat, move them inside, hot water bottles, water heater, any heater!!, move them to a friend’s home, generator and lights (not the best but the easiest in our case) Limpy Duck Surgery (How to do it and why) It always seems like things go nuts when one person is gone and that may be true -- or it may be that you unknowingly do things a little each day that avoids calamity on the homestead and when that eye is gone things save up until they bust. Either way, even with the best homestead sitters and farm sitters in the world, best to schedule a catch up day or two when you have been on the road both for yourself and for the health of your plants and animals! Make it a gre
S4 E352 · Mon, October 05, 2020
Does Pushing Back Work?
Today, we will talk about how people are pushing back in big and small ways against the cultural mind controls that are being instilled on us and if this pushing back works? Announcements Holler Neighbor Livestream – Thursday at 7pm https://youtu.be/YgV_A0TPi78 Kickstart Holler Roast Update My email Tales from the Prepper Pantry Where we talk about storing what you eat and eating what you store. One last round of herbs for winter: lemon balm, mint, comfrey, chamomile tea, (echinacea from Brian??), Mullein, berry leaves Time to harvest sweet potatoes Last round of winter squash for storage Keeping an eye on weather for root cellar set up Featured Forage: chamomile antipeptic, antispasmodic, antipyretic, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-allergenic activity. sleep aid, treatment for fevers, colds, stomach ailments, and as an anti-inflammatory Harvest flowers Make tea Operation Independence Dig a ditch? Add extra lines Simplification Schedule Main topic: Does Pushing Back Work? I’m not Givin away my SHOT! In many ways, they are glorifying the violence that it took to make the American Revolution happen. A country born of violence. Furthered by violence in the civil war under the auspices of ending slavery – an institution that was dying even as the civil war started. More violence. Pushback. And today, we are seeing violence. Violence and the call for the opposite of freedom under the auspices of being against that fascist orange guy and FOR FREEDOM. Because apparently no leader who has come before him was furthering fascism. Just the orange man. And the right screams socialism. And the left fascism. Never caring that both are two sides of the same authoritarian coin. 14 years I dedicated to working in the Liberty movement. FOURTEEN wasted years in many cases desperately trying to get people to just PLEASE TRY to communicate about liberty in a way that grounds the morality of protecting the individual in the why not the what, in the emotional reasons not the data. In a way that explains why protecting individual rights over collective opinions is the basis for lifting more people out of poverty, finding the means for caring for our sick, and growing both intellectually and spiritually. And the sharpest resistance to this idea, this approach were the most intelligent among the liberty thinkers. Voices were raised. Efforts were undermined. Some really smart people rose lik
S4 E351 · Fri, October 02, 2020
Tradeoffs are Good
Today I come to you from California where I have had five great days with my family, learning new things while also pushing the ball forward on LFTN and Holler Roast Coffee. I have made a ton of tradeoffs this week, including two episodes. We will talk about the what and why of tradeoffs and why they are important to your long term success and happiness. Free Man Beyond the wall has been put on a 30 day hold on Facebook. Do him a favor and check out his podcast: https://freemanbeyondthewall.com/ Next Week’s Schedule Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chickens are in the freezer Grabbed 4 turkeys from Schoolbell Farm -- glad someone local is willing to raise them Selfish Sunday will revolve around a last round of gathering herbs for drying Need to address the firewood problem Operation Independence KickStartHollerRoast.com update Reached 20k Found a building BHAG -- How you can help Main topic of the Show: Episode 351 - Tradeoffs are Good You know that pang? That little feeling of guilt and remorse? That moment when you are doing one thing and not another, or many other? That little pang is good. It is an indication that you are doing the right thing. That you have come to a point along your journey toward your true purpose where it is time to work through a series of tradeoffs. It is not a sock in the gut -- oh shit I am doing the wrong thing sort if feeling. Merely a brief moment of remorse when you realize that you need to focus one place and the expanse of another to move things forward. Not everyone has that feeling, but everyone who is successful does have one thing in common: the need to choose the most important place to focus for long term progress. And often this means letting the less important thing wait. Or letting it go completely. Yes. tradeoffs are good. They mean you are growing. They mean that you are willing to do what it takes to succeed. And when you have the big picture in mind, they are not easy to figure out. If you tap into our Mewe Group you will see folks at different places in their walk to freedom, often paralyzed with too many options, not sure where to go. They what if themselves to death when they could have been moving forward. And some what iffing is good -- I mean I have four or five ways to get home from California right now if my flight does not happen in the morning. Those ways came from a healthy amount of what iffing. But when you spend all your time what iffing, you forget to s
S4 E350 · Fri, September 25, 2020
Knighthawk on Heating With Fire
We are getting a cold snap about four weeks early next week and so I thought today would be the perfect time to invite Knighthawk on to talk about heating with fire. A word on next week’s schedule and why I cancelled the livestream. Show Resources Sir Handy Website Main content of the show Knighthawk has a background in fire alarm maintenance and HVAC automation for commercial buildings. He is also one of the main handyman resources in the Tennessee LFTN Network. In February, he launched his handyman business, Sir Handy. He joins is today to talk about one of his favorite topics: Fire! Interview 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 <
S4 E349 · Wed, September 23, 2020
Using Shipping Garbage on the Homestead
Today is the third in a four part series on using garbage on the homestead. We will talk about all the stuff that things ship in that end up on your land and taking up space. Holler Neighbor Livestream, Thursday 7pm: https://youtu.be/3QABxlpgIDw #HollerHatWednesday: Why does she have her thinking cap on? KickStartHollerRoast.com What’s Up in the Garden Main topic of the Show: Shipping Garbage on the Homestead Set: Living on a homestead is so much easier with Amazon and other mail order arrangements - but it comes with a waste stream challenge. Cardboard and Paper Crates and Pallets Internal Packing Materials (Peanuts and plastic) Packaging A word on choices (for shipping and packaging) Landing: Dealing with waste takes clarity of purpose before you set a plan and one of our long term goals is to reduce waste. This is why I use a sodastream for carbonated beverages rather that drink perrier or la Crioux. 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 <a href= "https://www.li
S4 E348 · Fri, September 18, 2020
Sal the Agorist on Getting Started With 3D Printing
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show today and I managed to track down Sal the Agorist, one of the cohosts over at Unloose the Goose to talk me through some basics that I need to know about 3d printing. Green chili day is almost here! Thanks to the fella who donated his chicken ticket - we found the perfect person to give it too and she is very thankful KickStartHollerRoast is just about 500 shy of our second stretch goal -- thank you! Show Resources Sal The Agorist 3D Printer go BRRR Main content of the show I met Sal through Unloose the Goose and discovered a smart guy who has thought of some great ways to work around the system. His Podcast - the Agora takes a look at ways to voluntarily exchange outside of “THE SYSTEM and he understands the importance of self reliance as part of your strategy toward choosing freedom. 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/ <ul
S4 E347 · Wed, September 16, 2020
Handling Food Waste on the Homestead
Food waste is a major issue in many households and just because you live on a homestead does not mean you magically end up in a place where food waste is no longer a problem. So today in my second in the series of handling waste on the homestead, we will discuss food waste strategies. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? No podcast Monday due to the processing workshop. Stump the Sauce Dori - What about dessicants? What’s Up in the Garden Fall flowers are in -- time to add fall bulbs Unearthing the sweet potatoes and cushaw needs to happen Ive dropped the ball on lettuce already - may buy plants Episode 347 - Handling Food Waste on the Homestead Use It All (Covid shutdowns, Holler Stew, Processing and Preservation) Compost (Meat and bones too) Chickens & Ducks The PIG Wild Animals 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. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources <a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-p
S4 E346 · Mon, September 14, 2020
Crowdfunding Project Lessons Learned
A few people have reached out to ask for help on crowdfunding projects and so I thought today would be a great time to talk about why Kickstart Holler Roast has not so well, so quickly. Some of the things that came into place for this project look intention and were not and I think we can all learn from this about not only crowdfunding things, but marketing ourselves and our businesses. Reach out if you want one of the 2 open chicken seats. Green Chili Weekend Registration KickstartHollerRoast.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Very tardy on the fall stock up order Mama Sauce has helped process so many veggies that we may make this an annual event Working through freezer meat at a much faster clip of late Still in a “put it up” phase but about to enter into a “use it up” phase Holler Stew this week Featured Forage: Rosemary - https://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/r/rosema17.html Herbal Uses: Tonic, astringent, diaphoretic, stimulant. Oil of Rosemary has the carminative properties of other volatile oils and is an excellent stomachic and nervine, curing many cases of headache. Historical uses Hairwash Reverse nerve damage and regain feeling in limbs. It was prepared by putting 1 1/2 lb. of fresh Rosemary tops in full flower into 1 gallon of spirits of wine, this was allowed to stand for four days and then distilled. Hungary water Headache, colds, colic, tummy complaints It is antibacterial Culinary: Tastes good in almost anything, really. Rosemary cheesecake? Yes please. Rosemary, garlic and lamb? Yum, Mixed with sage in a chestnut dressing, absolutely. Its strong flavor will replace the more subtle ones so if you have rosemary, lemon cod, you are tasting more the spices than the fish. Rosemary ice cream is very tasty. Garlic rosemary bread. Growing it: recommended to grow it along a wall in a sheltered spot -- and I have killed about 1900 of these plants since living in TN Operation Independence Today's show is all about this Main topic of the Show: Episode 346 - Why My Crowdfunding Project Is Working Some folks have reached out not only to congratulate me on the successful crowdfunding campaign, but to ask which plugin we used, and how they could set a foundation for similar success. Lessons Learned Y
S4 E345 · Fri, September 11, 2020
Stunned
It was supposed to be a thought of the walk episode, but I am too stunned to thing straight. So today, we talk through why! KickstartHollerRoast.com is now live if you are interested in supporting the crowdfunding campaign. 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! 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
S4 E344 · Wed, September 09, 2020
Handling Waste on the Homestead
Today, begins a series of talks about how to handle waste on the homestead, starting with the easiest waste to work with: Livestock waste. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Holler Neighbor Livestream, 7pm Tomorrow: https://youtu.be/KYbcFJ_ypsw Unloose the Goose: 7:30pm today: https://unloosethegoose.com/livestream Stump the Sauce None Tales from the Booze Whisperette Whisky Ginger Drinks for the Non-Whisky Lovers What’s Up in the Garden Resetting everything Preparing Garlic Bed Preparing Spring Planting Beds Hail Mary Seeds Handling Waste on the Homestead Homesteading gives you the opportunity to greatly reduce the waste impact off your property for a number of reason: Land absorbs and processes waste naturally - when you are not crammed in densely, you can build waste systems that not only help process waste, but use it in a way that becomes a natural cycle rather than a smelly landfill The more you produce onsite, then less waste is created through packaging, etc Genuine Environmentalism vs Political Action Environmentalism Concept 1: Animal Waste Humanur vs septic vs catholes Poultry Waste Rabbit Waste Goat Waste Pig Waste A word on Density Waste is a part of living and something that becomes politically charged when it need not be. Most sane
S4 E343 · Fri, September 04, 2020
Homeschooling with Amy Dingman
Today we have an interview show with a very sassy homesteader who also knows a thing or two about homesteading with both her boys taking college courses this year. None other than Amy Dingmann. We will talk about homeschool from a getting started perspective today. Kickstart HollerRoast.com update The Isaac Morehouse Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/isaacmorehouse/i-escaped-the-libertarian-movement-nicole-sauce-on-living-free-in-tennessee Website: https://isaacmorehouse.com/podcast/ Show Resources Homesteading website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com Homeschooling Website: https://thehmmmschoolingmom.com Homeschool Life Coaching Information: https://thehmmmschoolingmom.com/homeschool-life-coaching/ The Homeschool Highway: How to Navigate Your Way Without Getting Carsick on Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Homeschool-Highway-Navigate-Without-Getting-ebook/dp/B00AAJNL3E Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Homeschool-Highway-Navigate-Without-Getting/dp/1481142305/ Main content of the show Who is Amy Dingmann? You might know Amy Dingmann from her Farmish Kind of Life podcast (and website of the same name) but she’s also a mom of two sons that she homeschooled until college. She runs the website The Hmmmschooling Mom, and has recently started a homeschool life coaching business where she helps potential, new, and experienced homeschool parents through the ups and downs of the homeschooling journey. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. </
S4 E342 · Wed, September 02, 2020
Censored
Today is usually a how-to day, but I got up to lots of reactions to censorship this morning and wanted to have a fireside chat with yall about censorship. Personality after personality is being deplatformed and we need to talk about that. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and what is she getting ready for?? Stump the Sauce A canning question from Mark abour alternative jars https://www.bormiolirocco.com/en/product/673/bottle-6-3-4-oz-with-lid-quattro-stagioni What’s Up in the Garden The squash, beans and cucumbers are dying out and the reseeding I did in mid August is a total wash. Pulling a hail mary September planting So many cushaw squash Prepping the ap for fall lettuces and greens Kratky pepper transplants and tomato wall shut down Censorship - it is enough to get your eyre up when someone censors you isn’t it? We have been debating for years if it is OK for the behemoth social platforms like Facebook and Youtube have the right to set standard of what is and is not ok to talk about. And we’ve seen some people deplatformed - usually someone with an extreme position. And we have mostly looked the other way, because it did not impact us. But with the advent of covid, and the rioting and a scary political agenda rising up behind those crisis, censorship has moved past the so-called crazies and into a propaganda moving machine. Anyone who challenges the expected narrative is shut down and shut down fast. Ok. Not anyone, but a surprising number of people. Dare to suggest that we go to a free speech platform and people get mad about it. Dare to question the settled science of covid (how can it even be settled when the disease has only been known for maybe a year), and you get the squeltch. Tha dfamous facebook warning that your statement that vitamin d is a supplement you should add to improve your chances of fighting off covid gets marked as fake news. Yes. this happened to me. Then 2 months later a new research paper came out confirming that d deficiencies may be a big factor in how sever you get covid. MAY BE You see it is science and there has not been enough time to confirm the hypothesis, but people are working on it.That post did not get shut down btw. But back to censorship. Why do we continue to give our dollars to the corporations that want to silence all but a very narrow narrative? And if you think I mean a left one you are wrong. Sure, more righties are being banned right not, but that will change and blowback on moderate left opinions as soon as they know they can get away with it.Sound paranoid? M
S4 E341 · Mon, August 31, 2020
Barter Builds Community
This weekend, I had some pretty cool bartering opportunities and with everything changing so quickly, it occurred to me that we have not talked much about barter around here and how you can build it into your lifestyle, as well as why you should consider doing so… LFTN Highlights this week Holler Roast Kickstarter Green Chili Weekend Sign Up Mama Sauce is coming to town! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Shopping in the neighbor’s freezer Shared Neighborhood Pantry concept Putting up tomatoes and beans this week Increasing efforts on forage Ball Jar and Lid shortage - will put the word out when they can be ordered again Featured Forrage: Wild Sumac The waving red berry tops reminded me of this wonderful wild forage - wild sumac. This is definitely a plant you want to cultivate in your food forest. Edible uses: Young chutes and fall roots Berries to eat and for tea Nutritional Source of tanic acid, iodine (What if you could not get iodized salt?), calcium and lots of other important minerals that your body needs Medicinals >>A word on poison sumac Operation Independence Did a barter this weekend that added at least $500 to the independence fund. And the result us less dependence on shipped in energy. Main topic of the Show: Barter Builds Community <span style="
S4 E340 · Fri, August 28, 2020
Episode 340: TOTW on Fill Your Cup
Today, I am joined by a visitor to the Holler Homestead to do a thought of the walk on the concept of filling your cup. You can't pour from an empty cup, so the saying goes and lately I have been burning the candle at both ends - to use way too many cliche sayings in one sentence. So as I navigate a busy fall, I wanted to talk about ways to fill the cup and find balance. Fair warning: If you visit the Holler on podcast day, sometimes you end up on the podcast, right Ken Eash? Direct Download Chicken Processing Workshop is Sold Out Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Filling Your Cup with Ken Eash 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! 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
S4 E339 · Wed, August 26, 2020
Canning Green Beans
Pressure canning really freaks some people out. We have all heard stories of the famous exploding pressure canner. But to safely process green beans, aside from making dilly beans, you need to use a pressure canner or freeze them. Today, I will walk you through the pressure canning process, using green beans as the example. #HollerHatWednesday: What is she up to now? Unloose the Goose tonight at 7:30pm Stump the Sauce From Ken: Maintaining the Blackstone Tales from Another Booze Whisperer Four Summer Mocktails What’s Up in the Garden Time to take out the tomatoes -- looking to transplant something in their stead Doing a hail Mary round of seeds in the garden Garlic bed preparations in the next 2 weeks Lots of cucumbers, squash, sweet potato greens The truth about my fall garden: Beets, greens, garlic, and brassicas and that is likely it Episode 339: Canning Green Beans When to pressure can Equipment needed Annual Safety Check Gage vs weighted canners Canning Resources: National Center for Home Food Preservation Push pull of commercial vs useful food safety The Process Sterilizing Jars Choosing beans Hot Pack vs Raw pack Headspace Time (20/25) Link to actual
S4 E338 · Mon, August 24, 2020
A Variety Show
Today is a variety show where I take questions and share thoughts about: Podcasting, wholesale pricing in your business, the coin shortage, what is up with our food supply outages, strawberries and getting ready for what may happen. Holler Neighbor Livestream: https://youtu.be/69ISRhuVluw Poultry Processing Workshop: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/08/17/chicken-processing-workshop-september-21-2020/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Adding more to the pantry -- shared pantry idea Eating as much fresh as possible while we can Soon will add chickens to the freezer Time to start indoor growing again Green Chili Weekend announcement: $20/10 -- registration is up: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/08/24/green-chili-weekend-2020/ Featured Forrage: Paw Paw Operation Independence Evening journaling and making time for myself Main topic of the Show: A Variety Show Podcasting questions Melissa: How to record Interviews Wholesale pricing in your business The coin shortage Debi on shortages The chicken story FROM MARK: We are trying to get 2 strawberry wicking beds constructed per month. At the moment we have 3 different varieties of plants to spread out the harvest window. Does it make sense for each bed to be dedicated to a single type of berry or should we plant 2-3 varieties in each bed? Getting ready for what may happen: Talk with my sister <span
S4 E337 · Fri, August 21, 2020
TOTW on Opportunity
Today is a Thought of the Walk (TOTW) episode. Every so often, I go on a walk. Sometimes I have a thought to share. Opportunity is the Friday thought - and how to make room for it in your life -- or how to choose which one is best when all of them come at once. 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! 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
S4 E336 · Tue, August 18, 2020
A Creative Side Hustle with Gregg Yows
Today, as promised, I have a very special interview with none other than Gregg Yows about his creative side hustle, prepping, transition and with a special launch of something new. Chicken Processing Workshop: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/08/17/chicken-processing-workshop-september-21-2020/ Show Resources Revolution Rock And Roll : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gyows https://www.facebook.com/yowsmusic/ Main content of the show Gregg Yows is a creative guy who ties flies, loves the outdoors and has a mysterious hobby that is slowly growing into a business. Hear all about it on today's show. Ok fine. He's a AWESOME musician. He just released a song today that I think y'all will like. Download Five Gallon Bucket 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: <span style= "font-w
S4 E335 · Fri, August 14, 2020
Do Work That Inspires You With Kenneth Eash
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show today. And today I talk with Ken Eash about building to your life’s purpose and more. Poultry Processing Workshop Sign Up Launches Saturday Morning! Show Resources Connect With Ken Eash https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengegrowthmastery https://www.facebook.com/empoweringforwardmomentum https://www.facebook.com/constructionandhandymanservices/ Topic Do work that inspires you. Kenneth and Carmel Eash packed up and moved from south Georgia to rural Kentucky in 2016 to live a homesteading lifestyle, chasing the time and freedom for the things in life that truly matter. Kenneth currently runs a small construction/handyman business as well as part time teen life/career coaching. Carmel spends her time gardening, taking care of animals, and managing her house cleaning biz. Together their mission in life is to inspire others to live healthier, happier, and do everything possible to escape the rat-race. Interview 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 <span style="
S4 E334 · Wed, August 12, 2020
How to Start a Podcast
Today, we will talk through the basics of starting a podcast because so many of you have asked of late. Since this is live on Youtube, I will take live q & A from there if any shows up. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Unloose the Goose tonight at 7:30pm: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLkn_5InomdoHWmgMiECfQ Holler Neighbor Livestream - shared pantry discussion: https://youtu.be/qST--X-xCiI Stump the Sauce From Chris: Recently a friend gave me a large bucket of fresh figs. I made some jam but still have a lot left. Do you have some ideas for fig recipes? Thank you Nicole. What’s Up in the Garden Summer Squash Frankensquash Weeding and care Tomato update Fall Planting in the AP Main topic of the Show: How to Start a Podcast Episode 20: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/01/23/episode-20-8-lessons-learned-from-starting-a-podcast/ Just Do it Use what you have on hand Define your core and stick to it Not all podcast hosts are the same – find a good one and learn what they do well Four areas to consider: Note Preparation, Equipment, Content, Production, Marketing Content (and delivery) is the most important – as long as you don’t foul up the rest Network, network, network Block time and be consistent Make it a great
S4 E333 · Wed, August 05, 2020
Getting and Raising Baby Chicks
Today, I was going to talk with you about how to start a podcast because multiple people have asked me this question. But then a homestead day happened. Got up, had quiet coffee, started roasting, missed a call. We are doing a round of meat chickens. I plan to also do a processing class. They are going to arrive Thursday this week. And in true homesteading colors, the things that happen on the days they are supposed to happen don’t. So I picked up chicks this morning a day early -- and this is a good thing, but my benchmark for coffee volume is now going to be a push. A push that will happen no matter what because it has to. As I showed Tactical how to get the chicks going, I realized that lots of folks are starting birds for the first time, so today I will share how I raise baby chickens. Save the date: Monday Sept 21 for the processing workshop. $65 and you get to take your chicken home. Stump the Sauce From Dori: Freezer questions What’s Up in the Garden It rained a million inched and the weeds went from short to taller than I am SVBs have been missing this year Tomato blight has arrived Fall garden stuff has not germinated, except the cucumbers Main topic of the Show: Getting and Raising Baby Chicks. For meat. Where to find them. Choosing a breed Preparing for arrival Picking them up Orienting them on food and water Temperature in the brooder - book vs observation Feed matters - growing feed vs other feed, volume of feed Water additives (kickin chicken, apple cider vinegar, etc) Supplementing with greens When/how to get them outside <li styl
S4 E330 · Mon, August 03, 2020
Jump
Today, we hear from listeners about jumping in - getting going and addressing the thing that holds you back. No Show Friday or Monday Unloose the Goose is a hit! (Hosting update) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Sometimes you need a pantry reset Spreadsheet (Next level tracking & Why) Community pantry concept Corn Salsa Recipe, feedback #MYThree Things Weekend Edition Operation Independence HRC is launching something really cool this week or next - stay tuned Basecamp has its new tenant - Jenni Main topic of the Show: jump Synchronicity - you know how it seems like when you think about something and then start talking about it that you find other people are also thinking about it? Last week I got pretty sick. It started the Friday before last, ebbed a bit over the weekend, then hit like a ton of bricks on Monday morning. It completely derailed the day - I had been all excited to go into the week kicking ass and taking names. Instead I spent much of the day in bed. SO I thought I would see what would happen if I asked the community to do their own podcast segments on the topic of Jump. I am not sure how many “comment” submissions I got, -- too hard to keep track from bed -- but we got two audio clips that I thought I would play to kick us off. So Jump. The topic from last week that is not this week. All year, I have shared with you ways to increase independence, shared my struggles and successes with my word of the year, grow. And things have been really weird this year with coronavirus, rioting and an increasingly divided atmosphere. Sometimes it really feels daunting to be out on my own in an an environment where the following is not only possible, but looking more and more likely: Additional supply chain issues leading to civil unrest A full blown depression A real estate market crash Massive layoffs from an educational system that society is learning they do not really need Humans are still animals under our sophistication and sometimes animals lash out. But there is a bigger issue in society and that is the oligarchy that uses the ruse of division, the ruse of peaceful freedom, the ruse of progress and diversity to push an agenda that is the opposite. As we see more people willing to open fire on someone who is or is not wearing a mask, or to throw a child in juvie for not doing homework, we start to see the true colors of those in control. And when you first see it, you just want to tear it down. But using their system to change their system is li
S4 E332 · Fri, July 31, 2020
Homestead is Where Your Heart Is With Dori Mulder
It has been a pretty long time since Dori Mulder was on the show. And today, we are fixing this! Dori has had a ton of things change in her life over the past year or so and today she joining us to talk about those changes and what that has meant for her homesteading adventures. Travelling to Oregon Next week - no Friday Show Next Week or the Following Monday Main content of the show Dori Mulder first came on the LFTN scene in 2017 when she was purchasing a piece a unique property with a large cave and multiple cabins. She has been on the show 4 times (I think). She lives in Jefferson City MO, works part time for the Army National Guard, and works full time as a Loan Officer for Veterans United Home Loans. She is an hobby homesteader who loves gardening, making kombucha, fermenting sauerkraut, making herbal salves, and learning how to forage from the weeds in the area. She learned all this homesteady stuff from Nicole who has been her catalyst for inspired inquiry into self sufficiency. Update on Dori 2.0 Homesteading is where the heart is Using what you have to create value A cool way to sell stuff Relationships when both partners are not aligned 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 <li style="font-wei
S4 E331 · Wed, July 29, 2020
Website Q & A
Today we talk about website questions you have in a semi-live, semi-social media Q & A Session. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? See in Instagram @nicolesauce Holler Neighbor Special Edition - New Neighbors: https://youtu.be/ZNV--iWgg74 Unloose the Goose, episode 3 : https://www.unloosethegoose.com/2020/07/29/the-futility-of-politics-the-utility-of-community/ Stump the Sauce Stumped myself with beet recipes Kvass Beet chips - yummy Beet Ketchup - yummy Beet relish (I would add jalapeno to this) What’s Up in the Garden Harvested 25lbs of tomatoes today - total for the year is about 45 lbs from 12 plants Giant pumpkin vine Poor cucumber pollination Things on pause Fall stuff is in, minus brassica starts Main topic of the Show: Website Q & A 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 </a
S4 E329 · Fri, July 24, 2020
TOTW on Community Quality
Today I want to share some thoughts on Community quality and why I think some really large communities are no goes for so many people. Next Wednesday will be a website Q&A show and will record live on Youtube at 12pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl3OvqIp4J8 Then Thursday is a special Edition of the Holler Neighbor LIvestream at 7pm Central. We will be welcoming a new neighbor - any idea who it might be? TOTW on Community Quality Have you ever thought you found a great group of people that you could interact, a community say surrounding a hobby like kayaking or building birdhouses, only to discover that they SEEMED great from the outside but once you got to the inside, most folks just talked about doing these things rather than doing them. Our community quality metrics are skewed. Facebook launched way back when and it quickly became a competition about how many friends you had. And this is similar to how we measure the success of community. When successful groups and communities are talked about, they are measured by how many people are in them. What matters is size. But what if this measure is wrong? The best communities are not successful because they are large, it is because they are effective. And to be effective, a community needs high quality members. Therefore, community success is more dependent on the quality of the community members rather than how many will join. This can be a hard concept for people to embrace because we have been taught that more is better. Sometimes more is not better. More of what is the best question to ask. More members who take instead of do? More members who focus on discouraging action rather than encouraging action? More members who unload piles of problems on everyone around them? Or more members who also enjoy making birdhouses and share places to get free materials that can be repurposed? Yep, communities should be measured by the quality of their participants, not the quantity. But it goes a little further than that. The flip side is that the overall quality of your community will tend to be measured by your weakest member. You heard me. The weakest one. You can have an all-star, super awesome lineup with groups of great participants, but if you also have a trainwreck or two and allow them to stay in the community, you will soon see things reduced to the lowest denominator. And this is why is can be so hard to keep a community strong. Because we want to be nice. Because we want to lift people up. And these desires are not a bad thing. But as you navigate finding a community to join, or starting one yourself, remember what quality means. And when you find yourself in the position of leader, remember what that means - it means that it becomes up to you and other leaders in the group to maintain a quality membership. THe less fun part of t
Wed, July 22, 2020
Your Business Website
Today, we will discuss what you need to know if you want to build your business website -- or outsource it to someone else. It does not have to be a bear. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and why is she not home? Holler Neighbor Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s24fyyTuVxU Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com What’s Up in the Garden The loofah has bloomed - And lots of other things! Featured Forage: The Tulip Poplar, Liriodedron tulipifera , http://www.eattheweeds.com/tulip-tree/ Nectar from the blooms is sweet ?Sap? Tonic of inner bark for people recovering from illness to overcome lethargy Highly astringent leaves were used as topical applications for fever, sprains, bruises and rheumatic swellings. Main topic of the show: Your Business Website Content Clarity of who you are and what problem you can solve for me (im out of coffee) Platform: wordpress vs wix vs squarespace vs something else Hosting: price, security, shared hosting, contract duration Security and Maintenance: flexibility and risk Outsource vs do yourself Live Q&A next week Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have <span sty
S4 E327 · Mon, July 20, 2020
Income in a Shifting Economy
Today, I talk about the tenacity of an earlier generation and what we can glean from them to navigate this shifting economy. Holler Neighbors Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s24fyyTuVxU Tales from the Prepper Pantry Scarcity has returned to the grocery stores and shipping is slow again. Consider making sure your pantry is ready for another turbulent time. Paper towel alternatives Tp alternatives Harvest Breakfast Platter Building to a 6 month supply of what we always eat Preservation Process Putting up more beets - seeking beet canning recipes for things other than pickled beets Broccoli story Ham Blueberry story Salsa Dehydrated herbs Operation Independence Basecamp and the holler cabin are rented - part of the rental property foundation project Scored free blueberries and tomatoes! Main topic of the Show: Income in a Shifting Economy Last week, I joined a gaggle of other podcasters in the creation of a new show, called Unloose the Goose. We are focusing on solutions for big problems, talking about freedom and liberty, and other random things. But the intention is to help people who want it to navigate this changing world. One fellow, Vin Armani, brought up that he thinks we are at the end of an age and we discussed the transition a bit. Yes. You got it. Change. We talked about change. As the weeks have passed and Portland Oregon - my home town - has erupted into a hotbed of people taking sides, people acting out, people being violent, and people refusing to talk outside of an us vs them world, there is more indications of a change in our culture incoming. And if we as a society allow it to be a violent revolution, we all know what follows right? What follows is the opposite of freedom. So how then, can we navigate the coming weeks, months and years? How can we stop this madness? How can we get back to a peaceful, relatively prosperous life? Many people hear me ask this and they don’t think they have had a prosperous life. But think about it. Most of us have rarely felt real hunger - if we have at all. Few of us have been homeless. 16 years ago, I was dating a man who asked me “Do you think we are living in a golden age?” and I thought and thought and reflected and came to the conclusion that yes. We are living in a golden age. And it is shifting. And where we end up, no one knows. I read a q
S4 E326 · Wed, July 15, 2020
Canning Q & A Part 2
Last week, I posted in our online communities a question - who has canning questions. So today, I will cover the first set of a TON of questions that arrived. This really makes me wonder when we can schedule that canning webinar this month? #HollerHatWednesday: What is she up to today? Canning webinar tomorrow - sign up here: https://calendly.com/sparkcomm/canning1?month=2020-07 New Podcast! Unloose the Goose: Unloosethegoose.com What’s Up in the Garden Updated the trellising strategy in the ap and made sure all the suckers were off the tomatoes Mexican Sourgurken will be ready soon Scapes came and went and it is time to harvest garlic and baby potatoes Featured Forage: Jewel Weed, Impatiens aurea (MUHL.), Impatiens biflora (WALT.) https://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/j/jewelw08.html In the garden - pretty plant that reseeds itself after established - liked partial shade and moist ground so it grows around here near creeks and pods and runoff areas. Can choke out poison ivy, pretty, touch me not Herbal remedy - skin irritation, particularly from poison ivy Culinary: do not eat this plant, nor take it medicinally internally. Main topic of the Show: Canning Q & A, Part 1 Buddy What about stuff like pumpkin or sweet potatoes? Jessica Which vegetables are better to can, and which are better frozen, if “prepping” is not the priority? Just curious. Prepping is always the priority. 😬 Victoria ...and which are better to pickle vs fermenting? DeEllen For experienced canners, what are some different things that we may not have thought to can? (butternut squash, soups and stews, tunafish, broth, lard, pie fillings, IDK it is hard to know what you can now) Dawn How to can salsa if you don’t want to “cook” it. Krystal Stock/bone broth... The fat has to come off before canning, right? What if it was too hot to put in the fridge when I went to bed and it sat out all night? I put it in the fridge in the morning so the fat could solidify. Can you can pesto or is freezing better? Nancy Alexander Krystal Moralee I did lots of research on canning pesto - everything I read said no😒 Christie Ok, here is another. I’m not new to canning by any stretch of the meaning, but when I make broth, I usually don’t have enough for a full canner. C
S4 E325 · Mon, July 13, 2020
Kitchen Logistics for Summer Processing
Today we will walk through a day in a country kitchen that is filled with preserving, cooking, harvesting and other “from scratch” undertakings. Summer time is the high point for so many projects that it can get a little overwhelming -- and sometimes just knowing that everyone else who lives this way faces the same problems can go a long way in how your approach summer inn a farm, homestead or urbanstead kitchen. This week’s webinar: https://calendly.com/sparkcomm/canning1?month=2020-07 Introduction to canning - Thursday, July 16, 12pm Central Tales from the Prepper Pantry Dilly beans being put up this week (why) Saving Tomatoes when you have too few to can Salsa canning season is here Still need to do the freezer defrost and audit Feature Forage - (defer) Operation Independence Arranged to finish hooking up the solar hot water heater - fingers crossed because the less propane I use, the less I buy Exciting new project at Holler Roast - more as things develop Main topic of the Show: Kitchen Logistics for Summer Processing What motivated this show From Christie and Victoria: How can a person make the process simpler instead of having a bunch of things going on all over the kitchen. How can it be made more like a factory assembly line? Here is my issue. My usual canning day Wake up early to beat the heat picking the garden. Wash up whatever I picked - say green beans but it could be anything cucumbers, whatever. Snap a 5 gallon bucket. Get out all the canning stuff. Can the green beans. Let’s say 2 canners full. Now it’s 5:00 or later and this old lady is exhausted! Hard, hard work, but! Well worth it in January. Any tips or tricks are welcome. My weekend: tomatoes, pig kidney, beans, eggs, beets, chard, cucumbers, pecans, dill, coriander - actual food for the humans. Planting the fall garden. Tip 1: Choose your timing carefully Bean example Cheese making Tip 2: Plan your meals carefully Premade salads Crockpot BBQ outside Eat at a neighbors Tip 3: The canning/processing pantry or kitchen Outdoor set up Pantry set up Livingroom set up My set up Tip 4: Ask for help Shelling pecans Osso Buco <li style=
S4 E324 · Wed, July 08, 2020
Canning Q & A, Part 1
Yesterday I posted in our online communities a question - who has canning questions. So today, I will cover the first set of a TON of questions that arrived. #HollerHatWednesday: What in tarnation is that? What’s Up in the Garden Fall Garden in Salads all the time Plant RX Main topic of the Show: Canning Q & A, Part 1 Christina For the person who has never canned before. What are two or three things that are easy to can and have a high success rate? To give the person the confidence and the motivation to continue the journey. On the other side of that. What are two or three things that you don't recommend for the beginning canner until they get some experience under their belts? Lettie What's the best thing for a first time cancer to can? Kira What kind of pressure canner do you recommend? Easiest first time pressure canning recipes? Brett What is better water bath versus pressure canned? Rather, why not pressure can everything? Lisa Differences in canners and using the right tool for the job. I’ve got a water bath canner for jams and such. My All American 930 is the bomb for large batches (and no gasket), but have discovered the Carey Smart Canner for small batches of soups, broths, leftover chili, etc. It’s great to have more than one option. Crystal If you don’t have enough for another quart of say green beans, can you put a pint with the quarts and pressure can for time required for the quarts? Or would you recommend to just cook them for a meal? Cindy If you only have 5 quarts to can and your canner when full fits 7 quarts is it necessary to add sealed quarts if water to fill the space or is it ok to just can 5 quarts? The water can be used as an emergency water source later on. Stephanie Why do you have to use a “replacement” jar or jar filled with water if you don’t have a full pressure canner load? I usually have a full canner when I run it but I just found out you’re supposed to do this. i never have....😳😬🤭 <span style="font
S4 E323 · Mon, July 06, 2020
A Discussion - Part 2
Today, we go back to that discussion I started just before the workshop in episode 313. It breaks my heart to see the destruction and violence that has erupted this year. To watch people who managed not to lose everything during the covid shut downs, lose it to vandals as things start to open up breaks my heart. To see people claim there is no racism in the us when there so clearly is, breaks my heart. To see an ever mounting list of demands that do nothing to address the core issue but cause lots of news buzz breaks my heart - and all of this heartbreak is done from the quiet solitude of my home. Where I am also doing nothing. So I thought to myself, what if I start talking about it on the podcast. And that was episode 313 was all about. The beginning of a discussion. An invitation to interact on this topic in a meaningful and open way. And several of you had something to say. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Added 14 jars of pickles,10 jars of pickled beets, and 8 jars of pork stock to the pantry this weekend Getting set to can beans - still have a bunch from last year so will do more recipe research on green beans Really need to harvest and dry the bee balm and other tea plants this week before it is too late Coriander is harvested and drying for storage Outdoor Canning kitchen is set up Featured Forrage: Elderberry Blooming is almost done here and we will wait for the plant to ripen Uses: Culinary Elderberry fritters Elderberry jam Elderberry syrup Elderberry pie Elderberry juice wine Any other ideas? Uses: Herbal Immune supportive (Flu, colds, etc), antioxidant, Rheumistism Nutrition:source of anthocyanins, vitamins A and C and a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin B6 (Table 1) https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/ncnu07/pdfs/charlebois284-292.pdf “Folk Medicine In folk medicine, elder berries have been used for their diaphoretic, laxative and diuretic properties (Uncini Manganelli et al. 2005; Merica et al. 2006) and to treat various illnesses such as stomach ache, sinus congestion, constipation, diarrhea, sore throat, common cold, and rheumatism (Novelli 2003; Uncini Manganelli et al. 2005). The flowers are said to have diaphoretic, anti-catarrhal, expectorant, circulatory stimulant, diuretic, and topical an
S4 E322 · Wed, July 01, 2020
Extracting Honey
This week, I harvested a little over four gallons of honey and realized we have not talked honeybees in a long time. Today I will walk you through my honey extraction process. #HollerHatWednesday Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Stump the Sauce From Sarah: What to do with too many pickles Cream of pickle soup recipe What’s Up in the Garden Found poke in my bean patch so we had it with eggs Beans are coming on - seeding more in the garlic patch First ripe tomatoes! Cucumber plants are blooming Finishing out the beet crop for the year - may try again in the fall Main topic of the Show: Extracting Honey 2 person process How much to extract Choosing frames/Spacing frames Queen Excluders are Awesome Storing in an ant free environment Tools I use for extraction - the roller to remove caps, the centrifuge Video of the extraction from last year Other ways I have done this in the past Filtering and Jarring Storing Keeping the wax It is not hard, but it is dangerous as I have illustrated this week with my bee sting incident. I could have avoided it by waiting a bit longer before processing but I was being efficient. How about you other beekeepers out there? What do yo
S4 E321 · Tue, June 30, 2020
Sowing Seeds with Superb People
Today is the day you have been waiting for - the day that we do the LFTN workshop rundown. But unlike other years, instead of a blow-by-blow I thought I would center this on the community that we have at LFTN. So today’s run through will be of the superb people who attended the event and what they brought to the community. I think you are going to like this approach. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Pantry restocking is back to normal Get ready for a turbulent fall by stocking up Canning beets, pickles Butchering half a pig this week from our friend over at schoolbell farm - he may still have some pork available so reach out if you want some Operation Independence Added $340 to the independence fund in honey - not sure what the dr bill will be though Basecamp is so.very.close. Main topic of the Show: Sowing Seeds with Superb People Grow 2020 - when I came up with that topic for the workshop, I had no idea what the first 6 or even three months of 2020 would bring. Many of us are walking around wondering which shoe will drop next, uncertain of what our future earning potential is, pissed off that the political factions are willing to tear everything down in order to win -- it makes a person uneasy, doesn’t it. This year’s LFTN workshop was likely the one that has made the biggest impact on me personally and I think on most of the attendees as well. Perhaps it was because we came together as this time, a group of doers and helpers, all in one place. It can be very difficult to convey the power of getting a group together like this once a year on an audio podcast and I took a few weeks to think about the best way to highlight the event, then I realized it was simple really. You see while we had great food, fun and content for the workshop -- that is not what made it so powerful. It was you, the attendee, that did that. Every single person at the event had something to offer. Every single person did something that I am thankful for. Sunday, after the great bee sting of 2020, I was talking with Jenni and she dropped a gem in my lap. She said something like “You know how you said that there was no huge “a-ha” moment at the workshop but that a major corner was turned. I think it was the theme - grow - that did that. We were all in the grow mindset. And if you think about how you grow things, you start with the soil and a seed and do a bunch of work. And nothing happens, until one day, there is a little teeny plant. And you nurture that until it is a big plant and pretty soon you have something that is a great big plant providing you with shade and food. That is kind of how the workshop was. And she was right - this is the perfect way to describe it. We started w
S4 E320 · Fri, June 26, 2020
Scything for Pasture and Posture
Today we talk with John Athayde of Sfumato farms, Meticulous and Homesteadoji. He’s joining me today to talk all about scything and if you have not thought about using one at your place, or even if you already are, I recommend listening to this interview. Last call for webinar registrations - if no one is signed up by tonight, I will delay the webinar 2 weeks. Show Resources www.sfumatofarm.com www.homesteadoji.com www.meticulous.com Sfumato Farm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Rru6BBBWG8SBmUHxiMUAQ Scything Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTd3sJd26wM Where to get scythes https://scythesupply.com/ https://www.onescytherevolution.com/index.html About John Athayde Work-from-home/farm, VP of Design for PowerFleet. Moved to a small 15ac farm outside Charlottesville with wife, Whitney, and 3 month old Quincy in 2013. PDCs with both Geoff Lawton and PermaEthos. Now four kids, finishing a house addition, and working on building out an orchard. Covered on the show Different kinds of scythes Where to get scythes How to use scythes Why to use scythes Improving pasture Sizing scythes Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about
S4 E319 · Wed, June 24, 2020
Make Comfrey Salve
Today, we walk, step by step, through the process of making comfrey salve with fresh comfrey. #HollerHatWednesday: When is she going to finish? Stump the Sauce From Chris - I ordered some medium pink salt and it is too big to fit in my grinder - what do I do with it? What’s Up in the Garden Transition time: Garlic out, onions, cucumbers, okra and beans in Beets starting to beaten - planting sweet potato slips in their best alongside them Time to plan the fall gardens (Starting plants inside) Tomato trellis update Peppers not yet ready - sads Main topic of the Show: Make Comfrey Salve What it is good for: swelling, healing cuts, itching, post shaving skin repair, post waxing skin repair, bee stings, bug bites Harvest (when) Ingredients: coconut oil or other oil Ratios Complementary herbs - calendula, plantain, mint, jewel weed A word on drying Crockpot method and water vapor collection Duration Finishing the salve with beeswax Packaging and storage 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 T
S4 E318 · Mon, June 22, 2020
Change
Never before have I taken time after the spring workshop to get away from the internet, from people, and from modern life. And it did just what I said it would do - allowed me to take the time to process. Change is coming. Change is always coming, but this year, we have taken a special path and I want to share one lesson with you today. Saturday, June 27, 2pm: Caning basics, Pickles: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/06/22/canning-webinar-pickles/ Thursday Livestream from the Holler Neighborhood. Youtube Tales from the Prepper Pantry We had rain so I hope to do a batch of beets this week Added lamb to the freezer It is time to do the now quarterly freezer defrost and audit - a thing that has been keeping me honest on using stuff up Still drying herbs like mullein flower and bee balm Featured Forrage: Wild Raspberry For berry advice https://nicolesauce.com/2015/06/14/wild-raspberry-summer/ Herbal uses https://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/r/raspbe05.html Tea: high in calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins B, C, and E. Excessive menstruation Antidiahrreal Reduces fevers Operation Independence This whole show is about this topic, really Main topic of the Show: Change It is always there under the surface. Ready to push you just a bit further. Ready to get in your way when you are in your stride. Ready to show you opportunities when you are least ready for them. Always there no matter how much you wish to cling to today and yesterday. Change happens. Many people fear it, hate it, resist it. But change is part of life and if you are living, change is simply something that you must learn to integrate into everything. Because it will happen whether you want it or not. And yet we can guide change, we can shape it and shift it in ways that suit us. Yep. Change is hard but change is also good. I haven’t done our usual lftn spring workshop debrief episode this year. You know the one I speak of? Where I run through it session by session and talk about all the things we did and learned and how powerful the community is when we get together? A community of doers… I haven’t done this thing because this year was different. Now don’t get me wrong, the workshop was fantastic, fun, hard, good, educational, and th
S4 E317 · Wed, June 17, 2020
Grey Water System Overhaul
Today I will go over the woes of the grey water system and what we are doing to address them. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Nicole in the woods Thursday and Friday What’s Up in the Garden It is dry - I had to water (Soil balance story) Tomatoes are soon to ripen, blight has started on one Strawberries coming on Beets are forming beets Peppers look sad Green beans are about ready to start production Squash looks sad - bad soil (Goat fence problem) Main Topic: Grey Water System Overhaul History Core Problem How the solution came Mulch pit, versus drain field, versus spilling on land (Environmental concerns) Day one update Day 2 update Next steps What about you? Have you thought about how you will handle black and grey water when you move to the land? 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 <span style="font-weig
S4 E316 · Tue, June 16, 2020
Don't Worry Be Happy
Today I will share the great car breakdown of 2020, the aftermath, and the lesson it taught me. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Nothing got put up this week (workshop) but we did start some sauerkraut It is time to pickle beets (not those I am growing) Made it through the workshop with salsa to spare Whole lambs incoming Featured Forage: Thistle Bull thistle: Carduus lanceolatus L. Cirsium lanceolatum (L.) Scop., non Hill Carduus vulgaris Savi Cirsium lanceolatum (L.) Scop. var. hypoleucum DC Edible parts: Crushed well for fodder (Unless you have a goat), Seeds = oil, Stems, roots and leaves, Possible medicinal uses: Wound poultice, skin care, stomach complaints, swelling joints, ibs Operation Independence Inspired by the network this week Main topic of the Show: Don't Worry Be Happy Today, I want to tell you a story from the Thursday before the LFTN workshop. And the reason I want to tell you this story is that this has been a year of calamity. Covid forced us to move the workshop due to travel problems. We had speakers scheduled who could not make it. We lost 25% of our participants due to the reschedule. There was no way to know what that had not bee locally produced would be available for meals. And just when things were coming together for the event, riots broke out causing additional troubles for our event. So as you can imagine, having my only vehicle punk out on i-40 with Mama Sauce the Thursday before the event was not the best timing. Here is how that day went: The Holler Team meeting had happened and Tactical was to drive KH to the airport for a family emergency Ma Sauce and I were to head the other direction with my car to get supplies There were grumpy mugs so I asked and we ended up trading errands - ma sauce would drive knighthawk to the airport and T and I headed to sams Mom called Knighthawk called Gas station pickup Rental car arrangement Meanwhile I was supposed to meet someone who wanted to buy my wheat grinder and she was already on her way No one was looking forward to wading through traffic to the airport KH ubered to where we were Car drop off - transmission breaking behavior <li style="font-weig
S4 E315 · Fri, June 05, 2020
Exploring Abandoned Buildings with Jay Ferrell
Today I speak with photographer Jay Farrell about how he went from a forgotten and abandoned building explorer to author and photographer. Direct Download Jay Farrell Information website URL(s): www.jayfarrellauthor.com Instagram and Facebook: @jayferrellauthor Jay Farrell is a Nashville Tennessee-based photographer and book author, featuring the work of abandoned and forgotten buildings in various states and regions. Make it a great week! (Talk with you again on June 16) 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
S4 E314 · Wed, June 03, 2020
Four strategies to Find Focus When You Feel Scattered
Today is wednesday so we have a how to topic and what is top of my mind today is focus. Focus through the noise. Focus through the news cycle. And ways to trick yourself into focusing in times when there is simply too much going on. I will share with you four of my favorite strategies for focusing. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce From Richard - Where to Start on Learning Website Development From Tim - How to get clear audio Cheap Mic: https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-MAYOGA-Condenser-Streaming-Cardioid/dp/B083SNCSJT/ref=sr_1_17?crid=FPLTLPVU8UJV&dchild=1&keywords=podcast+microphone&qid=1591214059&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=podcast+%2Cmi%2C169&sr=1-17 Really Nice mic: https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=podcast+microphone+rhode&qid=1591214195&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-1 My Mic: https://www.amazon.com/Rode-NT1000-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0002PSCQC/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=rhode+nt1&qid=1591214251&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-11 Scarlett Solo Box: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Audio-Interface-Tools/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=scarlett+solo&qid=1591214292&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-1 Garage Band: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ What’s Up in the Garden Peak Weed and No time to Deal With It Beets are up and I hope to keep them alive Still seeding things like Okra, cucumbers, squash and beans Time to plan to fall garden starts Lettuce growing update Four strategies to Find Focus When You Feel Scattered Do you ever have one of those days or weeks where it seems like every time you turn around you are being interrupted by something urgent? And at the end of the day you have started nothing you need to star
S4 E313 · Mon, June 01, 2020
A Discussion
Grow is the word of 2020 and sometimes growing means learning to talk about hard topics. In the past, I have not said much about racial issues, mostly because it isn’t easy to talk about, there is not a clear solution, and when you try to open a dialogue about this topic, many people on all sides take issue and attack rather than seek to find a shared understanding. So today, in the spirit of growing myself, I want to open a dialogue about class and racial issues in our society. I hope you will give me your thoughts so that we can grow together. Announcements We might do a livestream this week but it will not be pre-scheduled due to event preparation madness Tales from the Prepper Pantry Ahead of schedule: Summer shift and audit is complete Confession: Been buying things at the grocery store when there is plenty to eat here Still picking and drying lots of late spring herbs Stress Dinner: Tacos, green beans, spanish rice, lots of lettuce, salsa from the jars Featured Forage: Honeysuckle: https://elmaskincare.com/herbs/herbs_honeysuckle.htm Bark used as a diuretic, liver troubles Leaves as an astringent mouthwash for canker sores, oral care Flowers used for anti spasmodic and anti coughing TEA, Tinctures, Syrup (flowers and buds) Decoction: Leaves and stems Operation Independence Focus on LFTN 2020 Main topic of the Show: A Discussion Intimidation and shaming has become the norm for influencing people who have opinions that run counter to the prevailing, chosen narrative. When it comes to race in America, this approach has backfired because there is not an open forum to discuss, learn and grow. One tiny misstep and you may find yourself a target of judgement, a job loss, calls, threats and worse. In this environment, how can we ever hope to find lasting societal change? The answer is we can’t. It is time to discuss hard things. It has been time to discuss them for my life and for the lifetime of my parents and my grandparents. And here and there along the way, we have found a way to address racial and gender biases, generational poverty, and much more, in a way that moved things toward the better. And we have found ways to step backward. And at the core of taking on hard topics is this: making rules to fix things doesn’t work. Capturing hearts does. Whitewashing language doesn’t bring change, it merely makes it harder to have a discussion. Oh. Did that word bother you? Do you know what whitewashing is? It is painting a place to make it look cl
S4 E312 · Fri, May 29, 2020
A Community Tale
Today, I share with you the story behind my mysterious fundraising efforts 2.5 years ago, as well as let you know what your funds helped make happen. Announcements: Reminder that no episodes the week of June 9 Canning Webinar in June The tale of a woman and dog who needed our help and what happened next. 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! 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
S4 E311 · Wed, May 27, 2020
Managing Visitors to Your Farmstead
Today, I will review five things to consider regarding visitors to your farm or homestead s that you can navigate this slippery slope with grace and humor. Thursday at 7pm - Live with the Holler Neighbors on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nhm-S4xbDuA Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Stump the Sauce From Hunter: When to Work With an Established Vendor on Website Redos What’s Up in the Garden Green beans and beets are up All tomatoes and peppers are out - tomatoes have their first tiny green tomatoes which means hopefully four more weeks until harvest Rapidly seeding things all over the garden spaces in hopes of more production - we have fallen behind due to a fencing issue Lettuce is about to bolt and I have not organized my lettuce growing rotation very well to keep us in greens (luckily the chard will save my butt) Main topic of the Show: Managing Visitors to Your Farmstead Learn to say NO Set Up Touring Hours That Work For You Agrotourism Rental cabins “fun “ projects Petting zoo Seasonal fin like pumpkins or baby chicks Classes Consider Visits as a Profit Center Clear Objective Many Inexperienced Hands Make Longer Work List what you will provide vs what they need to bring Treat it like a workshop How to Set Up Farm Work Days Ongoing weekly schedule Usual versus New tasks Clarity of expectations on both sides (what they provide vs what you provide) Hands-on training Reality of the farm vs romanticized idea Internship Programs vs Farm Day In the end, wether you decide to allow visitors or helpers to your homestead or farm or not is your decision and people who become pushy about visiting are probably not the kind of people you want. On the other hand, inviting people in to see what the lifestyle is like, or to learn a bit about what you do can be great for business - both from a tourism profit standpoint and to sell what you produce. But be mindful of the roi on your time for tours, visits and helpers - many time the help that comes is more work than doing the ta
S4 E310 · Fri, May 22, 2020
Increase Online Visibility with Joshua Sloan
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show today and I am joined by Joshua Sloan, also known as PA Prepper on the TSP Zello channel to talk about SEO and increasing your online visibility. This is something we could all improve on! No Monday Show Thursday’s Webinar: Get Seen With Google My Business Show Resources Sloantech Website Main content of the show Joshua started out in political activism and learned along the way that he was suited to digital marketing. After working for a large online website development firm, Joshua launched his own consultancy, Sloantech and provides hosting, website development and online marketing services from his home on Pennsylvania. 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 </l
S4 E309 · Thu, May 21, 2020
PLANTING SWEET POTATOES
Today I looked around the homestead and wondered what is going on that might be a good topic for a homestead-focused podcast and it occurred to me – I have been planting sweet potatoes all week. Why not talk about how to set yourself up for success with them on the podcast. Stump the Sauce From Janet: How do I grind Pork? Link to the meat grinder I use: https://www.amazon.com/STX-International-STX-3000-TF-Turboforce-Electric/dp/B0012KJBR0/ref=sr_1_42?dchild=1&keywords=meat+grinder&qid=1589918357&sr=8-42 What’s Up in the Garden Cucumbers are NOT YET PLANTED and I am freaking out Hydro tomato system looks great Putting up shade cloth on the AP Cilantro is flowering so we will soon have coriander Making sure herbs are out Winter squash is looking good Main topic of the Show: Planting Sweet Potatoes Why Plant them How they fit into our strategy of food production (even though I am keto) How I make slips What to do if you buy slips When to plant How to prepare the ground Post planting care Propagation Harvesting Curing 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
S4 E308 · Mon, May 18, 2020
The Power and Danger of Silence
Today we explore the concept of silence used as a tool to teach, a tool to reflect, and a tool to manipulate. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Reorganizing canned goods for summer season Setting up a canning station in the kitchen Focused on using up corn, beans, stewed tomatoes Putting up 6 trays of foraged and dried herbs a week from my walk - mostly red clover and berry leaves (Explain why) Featured Forage: Rose Petals Herbal: https://commonwealthherbs.com/rose-herb-of-the-week/ SKIN Toner - rosewater - Acne Wounds Sunburn Food: raw in salads, candies as dessert (petals) Rose hip jam , jelly , or chutney , add them to muffins for a sweet-tart treat, and you can even dehydrate Rose hip puree to make Rose hip fruit leather ! Stump the Sauce from Krystal Herbal uses of scarlet clover?? Operation Independence Resuming the writing of my book - MY3Things Main topic of the Show: The Power and Danger of Silence Silence in a Sales Call Silence as a Tool of Manipulation Silence in the Middle of a Speech A Moment of Silence Silence to Get Your Head Right Silence as a Means to Keep the Peace Silence to Go Along to Get Along Silence is a tool, it is something we need to be mentally healthy. But the cultural silence that occurs when people see a trend that may not be healthy, that people do when being polite - THAT silence is dangerous. It is a result of peer pressure. So look around you? And ask yourself - am I going along to get along right now? And is that the best course of action? 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 Mam
S4 E307 · Fri, May 15, 2020
TOTW on Tattling
Today, someone said something about a neighbor tattling on another neighbor and I thought we need to look deeper into tattling, what it is and is not, and why tattling is VIOLENT. Stump the Sauce How to transplant strawberries and a word on getting slugs drunk. Main topic of the Show: Thought of the Walk on Tattlers 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! 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
S4 E305 · Wed, May 13, 2020
A Brave New Challenge with Kurt Dugger
Last fall, community member Kurt Dugger said: Screw the toolbox fallacy, I am going to try something big - really big. I want to raise awareness of the issues facing combat veterans and raise money for the Darkhorse Lodge - a veterans retreat in Tennessee. And he did. He set out on a journey across the state in a paramotor which basically looks like a lawn chair with a parachute and a giant fan. This multi-day effort ended prematurely due to weather, but it raised lots of money for the lodge. Fast forward to NOW. Kurt is embarking on this challenge a second time - never give up - May 22-25 ish. But first: Stump the Sauce From Mark: Spicing up feeding tube food Show Resources Freedom And Photography Darkhorse 450 Facebook Page Main content of the show Introduce Kurt Mention the date change and why 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/ <span style
S4 E306 · Mon, May 11, 2020
Homesteading 101 - Five Things to Know
Today, we discuss five things to know about homesteading whether you want to live in the country or simply increase your stability wherever home is. Because creating value from what you have and getting control of your supply chain can only lead to good things. Thursday at 7pm- Livestream with the Holler Neighbors - tear down this wall: https://youtu.be/8x6axBY3w1w Webinar: May 28, 2020 at 3pm Central. Google My Business with Joshua Sloan Tales from the Prepper Pantry It worked! I was able to restock something on schedule! We have a number of spring dried herbs for teas - collecting more this week Finalizing the workshop menu - ground 10 pounds of pasture raised chickens last night for tacos Sous Vide Chicken Thighs - 4 thighs, ¼ lb butter, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp curry - let it go for 6 hours and sear off. (Solves the tough as nails problem) Featured Forage: Watercress - http://herbgarden.co.za/mountainherb/article.php?tag=Watercress Nutrition: vitamin rich - High in Vitamin C and Vitamin A, calcium, Potassium, Vitamin E, K, B6 Superfood Herbal Remedy: Detoxifying (mold story), Boosts immune system (C), Increases Skin Elasticity (fewer wrinkles), Natural source for calcium (bones), broad spectrum antibiotic and anti tumor, can help expel uric acid (joint pain) - can be eaten or used as a poultice for this -- used to heal skin blemishes and cuts. Recipes: Cream of watercress soup Operation Independence Side benefit of the wall coming down - workshop space in the house Main topic of the Show: Homesteading 101 - Five Things To Know Your family needs to be on board and not just supportive of your idea, but willing to help You can begin where you are: herbs on the windowsill, raised beds, city-friendly livestock Spend time on other homesteads, getting to know homesteaders, and learning what they wish they had done differently - especially in land choice - before you buy. Take time finding your homestead. There is no rush. Also, it ain’t all roses. Habits of frugality are good no matter where you live. Choose them carefully Learn 1 thing per year, wether or not you have moved to your homestead: Cheesemaking, canning, soap making, pantry management, milking goats, growing vegetables, printing fruit trees, butchering chickens, herbal remedies, wild foraging, du
S4 E304 · Wed, May 06, 2020
Animal Chores on the Homestead
Homesteading is work - there is no doubt. I mean, I am looking at mucking out the duck coop soon. But you can do things to make your life easier and one BIG thing to think about is how much your daily animal chores take and what you can do to improve your time spent on this. A year ago, mine took 45 minutes to an hour - now they can be done as quickly as 15 minutes. Stump the Sauce Cow’s tongue What’s Up in the Garden A FROST IS COMING almost one month past our last frost date - cove your plants, bring things inside! Holding off on the last round of transplanting AND decided to til where we have some compaction Beans are up, tomatoes look OK - mostly, strawberries look GREAT Doing an aqua and hydroponics update in the nest week or so Main topic of the Show: Animal Chores on the Homestead Easy Efficient Repeatable and Trainable The typical morning Tether the goat or feed/water her (weather) Feed/pet the pig and check her giant waterer Let Ducks into pen Feed the fish Feed the cats and scoop their box Feed the dogs Work Go collect Duck Eggs, let them our/ scatter corn for poultry Mid day: put feed or whatever where it needs to be and deal with any problems you saw in the morning. Typical evening Feed the pig and check her water Put the go
S4 E303 · Mon, May 04, 2020
Time to Start
Today, I talk through all the things you, the listener, have done in the last 30 days to get side hustles going or growing. Our community is resilient and this really inspired me to take on a new challenge this week! Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry We wasted food this week! FAIL Assessing what I store that is used faster than I anticipated: Frozen breakfast meats Building Workshop Menu From the Pantry due to unpredictable supplies Venison ham Meatloaf Chicken Tacos Smoke Pork Butt Beef Stew Duck Eggs Getting the Canning Kitchen Set up for canning season (and moving jars around to new places Featured Forage: Dandelion https://theherbalacademy.com/a-family-herb-dandelion/ Dandelion greens are edible and are a rich source of vitamin A. Operation Independence Relaunched Workshop registration - getting back into a normal Main topic of the Show: Time to Start Tell me, are you going to be in a better place this time next year, or still trudging along doing the same ol same ol? Make it a great week! Song: Feed My Hunger - by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community <span style="font-we
S4 E302 · Fri, May 01, 2020
TOTW on Time Management
Today we have a thought of the walk. You see, these past four weeks I have been struggling with time management. While everyone has been home sharing which netflix series they intend to binge watch, complaining about being bored and so forth, I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off getting little bits of lots of things done and nothing finished. So I will share some thoughts on time management later in the show. Reminder - Workshop tickets are on sale - there are four available right now: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2020/ Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Time Management 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
S4 E301 · Wed, April 29, 2020
Nicole's Tools
I had a request to talk through my tools - as in which tools I have and why. Rather than go through the exhaustive list, I thought I would run you through what is in my tool bag in the house - and then I will heartily complain about what is not because sometimes it happens that I or another visitor grabs something from the bag and does not put it back, which drives me batty when I need the thing. Last week’s Holler Hat was making cheddar cheese. Thursday Webinar is a Property Walk of the Holler Homestead . Then we will drop to monthly with Google My Business being the topic in May. A word on the Spring Workshop, June 11-13 Direct Download Stump the Sauce Brewing the perfect cup of coffee from Brian Norton What’s Up in the Garden Front Hydro system is in Still racing the rain to get plants in Need to fence out the three chickens Main topic of the Show: Episode 301 - Nicole's Tools Ladies - yes you can! 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
S4 E300 · Mon, April 27, 2020
Hiking, Preparing and Living Your Best Life with Jessica "Dixie" Mills
It may not be an official interview day, but I thought you’d all be eager to hear this one as soon as possible. I am joined by none other than Ms. Jessica Mills - also known as Dixie of Homemade Wanderlust. We originally were going to talk about how the through hiking lifestyle impacts a person’s ability to be prepared, but we went on a talking adventure - join us! Webinar this week: Property Walk at the Holler Homestead Livestream with the Holler Neighbors - Knighthawk Shares His Purpose! https://youtu.be/vbBUitXlR5g Spring Workshop June 11-13 https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2020/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Rouchetta Getting ready for a dry good resupply A word on food system disruptions - and what to do Featured Forage - source the Herbal Academy Red clover ( Trifolium pratense ) Skin conditions as a tea with stinging nettler and yellow docl “Purification” properties used in addressing lung conditions and bronchitis Menopausal support (Unverified) If you are going to use this, look over interactions with drugs and other conditions - I know it is hard to think that tea can interfere with pharmaceuticals, but if too much broccoli can negatively impact certain treatments, an herbal remedy can also. Red clover can increase chances of bleeding so do not pair with blood thinners for example. Harvest when still wet with dew (I had no idea) Tea: 1-3 tsp red clover, steep for 15 minutes Operation Independence The psychological upgrade of the pergola </
S4 E299 · Fri, April 24, 2020
Covid from the perspective of grocery store security
Today is Friday so it is an interview show and we welcome Donald Young, who has spend the last 8 years in grocery store security and five of those in his current location. Direct Download Daniel Young works for a large grocery chain in Chicago as a security manager. His background is 8 years of experience in private security and 5 years in his current position. Recently, Donald transitioned from security to EMT services. 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
S4 E298 · Wed, April 22, 2020
Getting Started in Wild Foraging
Learning to identify wild edibles is a gateway drug to independence, lifelong learning, and healthy walks - so there really is not a downside as long as you take responsibility for properly identifying what you find. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where did she disappear and what in the world is that? Tomorrow’s Livestream - finding purpose Water Garden Systems at the Holler Homestead Stump the Sauce Stump the Sauce - PPP What’s Up in the Garden Beets are up - except where the chickens got in Pushing to get all seeds in this week Pepper plants are ready to go out - but the weather is not Main topic of the Show: Getting Started in Wild Foraging Find a local forager - or take a wild edibles class Go to your local farmers market, or ones in small, rural towns and get to know the farmers Find a good resource and inspiration Story: Janna’s gift of the book “Stalking the Wild Asparagus” https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stalking-the-Wild-Asparagus-Paperback-9780811739023/576249955?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=8351&adid=22222222227343446458&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=427844487493&wl4=pla-894283677028&wl5=9013698&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=117089113&wl11=online&wl12=576249955&veh=sem Learn about lookalikes and get to know them too! Start with some basics Add 1-2 plants a year, or month depending on how much time you have Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t f
S4 E297 · Mon, April 20, 2020
Five Yummy Lamb Recipes
Today, we are going back to our roots with an episode about food and how to prepare it: Namely lamb. Apparently spring is lamb processing season and more than one has asked me to share recipes so I will give you five today. Direct Download Register for a side hustle working group Register for Thursday'd Webinar (If you are not a member. Members, log in and you will find the link on your account home page) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Share the devilled egg recipe Salad Dressing Theory Troutafish Salad Sandwiches and no celery What’s in Season Hairy vetch Dryads saddle mushrooms TIme for a spring tea walk Operation Independence A GSD Friend Stopped by and rewired the pump house Beehive story Main topic of the Show: Five Yummy Lamb Recipes Recipe 1) Leg of lamb or lamb roast of any kind. Sides (any chutney or jelly, horseradish, roasted root veggies, rosemary garlic butter and bread) Recipe 2) Lamb curry Sides: chopped fresh onion, cilantro, green onions, lettuce, papadoms, flat bread, rice Recipe 3) Grilled or pan fried lamb steak or lamb chops Sides: salad, vegetable saute, baked potato Recipe 4) Lamb Kabobs Sides: Salad, bread and garlic butter Recipe 5) Lamburgers Sides: potato salad, green salad, coleslaw Make it a great week! Song: Anonymous by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757&sr=8-2
S4 E296 · Fri, April 17, 2020
TOTW, Become the Beacon
Today is Friday and we have a Thought of the Walk Episode. I was inspired to talk about something no one is really bringing up - getting past this economic disaster and health problem. Governments everywhere are rolling out plans to "restart the economy." WTH?? It is not up to the government to do this - it is up to us. May your weekend be fruitful and your beacon shine brightly. 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
S4 E295 · Wed, April 15, 2020
6 lifestyle changes to make post covid19
Today, I hopped over on Mewe to ask what folks would like to hear about and got a laundry list of ideas. Mr. Eash posited one that I thought would be timely today: changes you might want to make to be ready to not leave for 4 weeks in light of our extension through April 30 on stay at home orders. He was asking from the perspective of a homestead, but I will take a bigger lifestyle view of this. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Side Hustle Working Group: https://calendly.com/sparkcomm/side-hustle-working-group?month=2020-04 Webinar on Gardening: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/ways-to-launch-your-garden-in-2020/ Youtube Livestream - Holler Neighbors Discuss Five Weeks With No Grocery Store: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVFBSqiFsPA Stump the Sauce - side hustle ideas from Farmer Harry Tales from the Booze Whisperer Violet syrup What’s Up in the Garden Last round of planting seeds (for round 1) this week Transplanting tomatoes way too early this week- they are 2 feet tall Strawberry round two transplanting Thursday Greens are looking great A word on protecting plants through a late frost (cover, candle, move air) Main topic of the Show: 6 fundamental changes to make post covid19 Eliminate Debt and Save Money Learn Proper Pantry Management/Reasonable Food Storage Take Control of Your Health Produce Food at Home Develop c
S4 E294 · Mon, April 13, 2020
A Side Hustle Approach to Income
Today at your request, I talk through practical approach to building side hustle income into your life. This is meant to help you get the right frame of mind as you build revenue streams, rather than send you off to try 14,000 new hustles. Because right now, there are opportunities, if just working at Krogers for a month or two, and no need to feel totally hopeless about income if you have lost your job. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry A neighborly Easter Dinner: Fish, Ham, Greens, Devilled Eggs, Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Gravy Bumped Animal Feed up to a 3 months supply Still doing well with our one site stores Have a line on lamb with another friend to restock meat stores A word on whole animal cooking What’s in Season Another round of dryad’s saddle mushrooms Vetch is ready to bloom soon Dandelion flower Bee swarms Operation Independence Almost done with 2019 tax prep - ahead of my usual schedule Preparing to run 50 meat chickens Main topic of the Show: A Side Hustle Approach to Income Take stock of what you have Take stock of what you can do Look at technological opportunities Look at your market opportunities Choose the easy/most fun ones first and systematize them Run the numbers regularly. Add one thing at a time and leave time for recreation Make it a great week! Song: Calling my name, by sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <span st
S4 E293 · Fri, April 10, 2020
Feedback From You
Today, I take questions about making the perfect pot of coffee, growing lettuce, inverters and read what y'all have built in your lives that is making you more stable through this halting of our economy. I hope this gives you a positive perspective as the weekend comes and we have another couple of days to focus on building our lives the way we want them to be. Make it a Great Week! Nicole Sauce
S4 E292 · Wed, April 08, 2020
Three Ways To Kickstart Your Fresh Vegetable Pipeline
Today, we talk through three ways to kickstart your fresh vegetable pipeline if you are running into grocery store shortages. I have been hearing varied reports of fresh vegetable shortages, or conversely way too many fresh vegetables and thought now would be a good time to talk through some of the faster ways to get something fresh back into your diet in as few as 3-4 days. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and what is she doing?? Direct Download Thursday Webinar: Introduction to Cheesemaking T hursday Livestream (Talking about our food production plans) Stump the Sauce From Christopher: Got a stump the sauce for you. What to do with coffee grounds that are old and no longer make good coffee What’s Up on the Homestead A swarm of bees Weed 1.0 Adding tons of homestead-produced meat and vegetables Back into beer brewing Three Ways To Kickstart Your Fresh Vegetable Pipeline Sprouts Lids: https://www.amazon.com/OWAY-Sprouting-Screen-Stainless-Canning/dp/B07H1V6973/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=sprouting+lids&qid=1586373569&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5N0Y4MURRVzRIUDAmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0MTI1NjMxQThVWDdIVEVXM0FLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMTAxNjlQQk05Wk0xMU9GN0kmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl 2. Microgreens Dowie Farms: https://www.dowiefarm.com/ Trueleaf
S4 E291 · Mon, April 06, 2020
Find Your Purpose
Today we walk through some things to consider as you find or reevaluate your purpose. Because now is a great time to look to the future and find opportunities to get you there. Direct Download Youtube LiveStream Thursday at 7pm: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g/ Introduction to Cheesemaking Webinar - sign up! Tales From the Prepper Pantry Reorganizing everything Update on 4 weeks with no store Changes in approach for the future What's Up in The Garden Holler Food Production Plans Operation Independence Reducing need to buy things through good home economics Main topic of the Show: Find Your Purpose 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 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 <a href= "https://hollerroas
S4 E280 · Fri, April 03, 2020
Decentralized Food with Roy Ramey
Today, I get the honor of talking to a fella who I have admired for years, who cares about freedom and who understands that food security throughout the country would be vastly improved if we could get the government regulators out of our business and let folks sell food to one another, from the bottom up rather than further a centralized food system that puts us all at risk when deliveries no longer come for whatever reason. But first What can you do this weekend to make you life better either now or in the future? Cheese Making Webinar Thursday, 12pm Central Time - Sign Up Here What do you want webinars on? Show Resources Facebook https://www.facebook.com/roy.ramey.94 FB Campaign Page https://www.facebook.com/RameyforAg/ FB Friends of Roy Ramey for WV FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2676899735770937/ FB Minuteman Farmer Page https://www.facebook.com/MinutemanFarmer/ www.rameyforwv.com (under construction) Main content of the show Roy Ramey operates a small family farm in WV. Previous to which, he attended college, worked in construction and engineering, served in the Army, including combat in Iraq. He has served as a college professor, teaching military leadership and currently manages military education. He's married to his wife Fran with an 11-year-old daughter Abby, whom they homeschool. After serving as an Army officer for over 30 years, now in the Army Reserves, after being dissatisfied with government, he has decided to quit complaining and BE the solution, extending his service to run for office as the Commissioner of Agriculture of WV. Interview GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <span s
S4 E189 · Wed, April 01, 2020
Five Pantry Storage Ideas
Today we talk about five ideas for storing your pantry items in a way that is easy to access, or at least easy to manage. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday, Where is she and what is she doing? Announcements April 9 at 12pm CST there will be a Webinar: Introduction to Cheesemaking Thursday, April 2, we will do another livestreamed Q&A from the Holler Neighborhood Stump the Sauce BLT With Canned Tomatoes What's Up in the Garden Pig Rabbit Chicken Main topic of Today's Show: Five Pantry Storage Ideas 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 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
S4 E288 · Mon, March 30, 2020
This Golden Age We Live In
This age we live in is so prosperous. We have everything we need if you think about it. And yet, we still complain. So today, I wanted to talk through this golden age we live in and all the opportunities that we have because of it. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry What Reality Looks Like Without Store Augmentation Solution: Freeze or can veggies for next year Homemade Lunch Meat Ideas More cheesemaking, or more advance purchasing (freezing cheese) Redoing short-term and mind-term storage areas, which means my home look slike a burglar got into it What’s in Season Hairy vetch Wild mustard flower Pea shoots would be had I actually planted them Poke Operation Independence Spending less on gas, but more on mailed in supplies (Feminine product fail) Homestead projects are happening quickly, an overall win Main topic of the Show: The Golden Age If you look at your situation and let me know what you are lucky to have in your life right now? I would really like to know. Make it a great week! Song: Dr. Feeley, Dr. Skinner 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 <a href= "
S4 E287 · Fri, March 27, 2020
TOTW on Fear and Freedom
Today is a thought of the walk on fear and freedom. We are seeing so many people call for curtailing the freedoms of people all over the country and expansion of the very government systems that have made this situation worse and that just ain't right. Direct Download 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! 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
S4 E286 · Wed, March 25, 2020
4 Home Fermentation Projects
Today is a how-to day and someone asked me about ways that fermenting from home can be integrated into your lifestyle in a time when store trips are spare. So I decided to share 4 home fermentation projects that are perfect for this moment in time. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and why is she so far away from her friend? Livestream tonight at 7 CT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g What’s Up in the Garden As expected, spring weeds are here Getting ready for a round of in-ground planting Supplies for the outdoor hydro system arrive Friday Greens galore Main topic of the Show: 4 Home Fermentation Projects Homemade Sour Cream Whole milk & sour cream or half and half or cream Buttermilk Starter Lacto-fermented Vegetables 3 tbsp for every 5 lbs 6 TBSP to 1 gallon water for a light brine (sliding scale) Kombucha (organic red wine vinegar and red wine, or a commercially produced kombucha) Ratio: 1 gallon, 1 cup sugar, 8 tea bags, 2 cups “starter” an the mother Beer Kits online: carboy, fermentation lock, ingredients, racking cane, bottles, caps Malt, hops, yeast Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce a
S4 E285 · Mon, March 23, 2020
Grow in 2020, an update
Today, we do a check in on Grow, a quarter 1 update. And more importantly how we can all grow through this year, come what may. Tales from the Prepper Pantry We are only eating from the prepper pantry now (What that means: stored goods, frozen goods, grown goods, eggs, foraged food) Doing a series on youtube called cook with what you have What’s in Season - wild edition Vetch Wild garlic Watercress Wild mustard greens Dryads saddle Chick weed Dandelion Burdock Plantain Deadnettle Stinging Nettle is perfect for harvest this week Operation Independence Doing our best to sell mail-ordered coffee - a big change happens today! Basecamp update: Kitchen floor is in Main topic of the Show: Grow in 2020 Jenni's Interview Food Growing Originally planned to get an indoor lettuce growing operation growing Outdoor Hydro Expanding into seedlings to sell Planting the old garden plot too Duck eggs Considering bringing in another pig Personal Growth Have fun by myself Put the phone down Stay focused on one thing at a time Learn to recognize and reframe bad interactions Embrace that I can only control one person and that person is me My Keto Journey Holler Roast Coffee Growing Had to decide go big or not Black rifle story Will focus on the premium, custom-roasted, mail order business core Big transformation after customer research LFTN Network Growing The network is growing itself So tell me - what is your word and how is this year working out for you? Make it a great week! Song: Feed My Hunger by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-
S4 E284 · Fri, March 20, 2020
Be Brave, But Be Smart with Amy Dingmann
Today is Friday and we have a great interview with Amy Dingmann of A Farmish Kind of Life certain to get you off your diff and ready to go build something awesome. Check out my show with Jack Spirko about Finding Side Hustles During Crisis About Amy Dingmann Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/farmishlife/ Books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/shop/ When you’re thinking about starting a new adventure, whether it’s starting a business, building a homestead, pulling your kids out of school, or any number of things, it takes bravery to actually step out and do it. But it also takes smarts to know the best way to go about doing it. Amy Dingmann of A Farmish Kind of Life is a homesteader, homeschooling mom, blogger, author, podcaster, and YouTuber and she is here to help you think through the importance of being both brave and smart when you’re considering your next adventure. 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 Wh
S4 E283 · Wed, March 18, 2020
Episode 283: A Pantry Restocking System
Today, we continue the pantry management series with a discussion about how to keep your pantry stocked once you get things organized in there and have built up a store of supplies. Remember, this is all founded in store what you use, use what you store to tag off of Jack Spirko’s recommendations. And restocking can be a real bugaboo if not everyone in the house is helping with it. I will share with you today how I manage this without laboriously doing inventories and spreadsheets. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Brett Chef on Cooking From Your Pantry Main topic of the Show: A Pantry Restocking System >>Why set up a restocking system >>What characteristics should your restocking system have >>My process: How do you keep your pantry restocked? 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/lftnc
S4 E282 · Mon, March 16, 2020
Taking Care of You - 5 Ideas to Overcome High Stress
Today we will explore five ways to overcome high stress by taking care of yourself. There really is no reason to spiral into that place of fear that makes people into beasts, is there? And when you let stress take over, things just do not work right. Announcements: Zoldak Webinar Wednesday - FREE to everyone this week Extra content coming your way as we can during our period of being grounded. Let me know if there are topics you are interested, like cooking with what you have… We are livestreaming the recording of the podcast on Youtube now Tales from the Prepper Pantry Overall assessment of how it is working Reorganizing short and mid-term storage strategy for everything and here is why Getting set up to dry fresh, early spring herbs like blackberry leaves and stinging nettle Stocking up on extra mullein because my dried stock got ruined by a darn cat Time to shift canned goods and inventory as we move back into canning season What’s in Season People are finding morels! Watercress is back at a peak Dead nettle Chick weed Stinging Nettle Mullein (almost always in season) Poke greens are popping up (Explain how to cook it) Wild garlic Green Onions Lettuces and greens Cilantro central Indoor dill success Operation Independence Pantry stores have kept me from the stores Goat milk trade - barter is great! Coaching trade - win win for both of us Main topic of the Show: Episode 282:Taking Care of You - 5 Ideas to Overcome High Stress Five Ideas to Overcome High Stress Create time for yourself to enjoy and encourage your family to do the same - schedule this Do something for someone who needs help Regular Exercise - away from news and chatter Give yourself time to be scared, mourn, etc - then work to let it go
S4 E281 · Sun, March 15, 2020
Special Edition from an Infectious Disease Doctor on Coronavirus
Today is #selfishsunday and with all the tension surrounding the coronavirus, I asked Tactical Redneck to reach out to his father to get a better perspective on the scale of what he is seeing in this illness versus the media-fueled, absolute mind-losing panic that we are seeing. He agreed to send an email with his thoughts, which I heave read in this podcast. If after listening, you have more questions, send them to me via email - you know my email or use the contact form here. If we get enough questions, I will see about getting him on the air. If we do not, I will gladly email your question to him for answering. Looking to get ready to stay home for a month or so? Here are some episodes that cover that: Prepare for the Caronavirus in 7 days Build your pantry without breaking the bank Thank you and make it a great week! Nicole Sauce
S4 E280 · Fri, March 13, 2020
TOTW on Champagne and Hookers
Today is a thought of the walk day and I thought it would be a great time, among all the covid panic to explore the concept of champagne and hookers that i covered in my debt payoff episode a little more deeply. Zoldak Webinar Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Champagne and Hookers 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
S4 E279 · Wed, March 11, 2020
Build Your Pantry the Right Way
Today I want to do another segment in the series of developing and managing a responsible pantry. I we will cover how to stock your pantry without running to the store and spending $1000 with a concept called “doubling”, as well as why you may want to start a pantry journal for a time. #HollerHatWednesday: Who is she with and what did she do all day? Direct Download How to Build A Facebook Campaign - register this week Stump the Sauce What to do with watercress from kerry What’s Up in the Garden ALL THE STRAWBERRIES Listener advice on Caronavirus Fron Jocylyn If you are a generally robust and under 50 sort of person, figure out who in your neighborhood is immunocompromised or elderly and figure out what you can do to help them limit their exposure. Exchange phone numbers so can help them order things on Amazon or do door drop-offs of their groceries, etc. Episode 279: Build Your Pantry the Right Way 2 episodes to listen to Prepare for Carona Virus in 7 Days (9 days ago) Organize your pantry Load from the back, take from the front - as in the grocery stores Avocado Oil Example Now they are out of it at the store due to service interruptions -- NBD The food journal (1 month) Never needed to do this but did not have a large family You will find yourself knowing how much of a thing you use Doubling <span style="
S4 E278 · Mon, March 09, 2020
Live the Life You Want
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 y
S4 E277 · Fri, March 06, 2020
Change Your Life With Jenni Hill
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 Gr
S4 E276 · Wed, March 04, 2020
Lessons the TN Tornadoes Taught Us About Being Prepared
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.
S4 E275 · Tue, March 03, 2020
Three Things, Coronavirus, and Debt Elimination
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
S4 E274 · Fri, February 28, 2020
Prepare for the Corona Virus in 7 Days
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 airb
S4 E273 · Wed, February 26, 2020
Five Things Everyone Should Know About Plumbing
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 <a href= "http://biltong
S4 E272 · Mon, February 24, 2020
Debt Payoff Ideas
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: <s
S4 E271 · Fri, February 21, 2020
Get off Your Dime with Daniel Jarvis
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 Rednec
S4 E270 · Wed, February 19, 2020
How To Purge and Organize Your Pantry
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 <li style="font-weight:
S4 E269 · Mon, February 17, 2020
Tales From The Holler Homestead
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 fo
S4 E268 · Fri, February 14, 2020
Find Local Food with Grazr
Today, I talk to Tom Cunningham, a fellow with a new platform that will link consumers directly to farmers for purchasing food. Think AirBnB of meat - a platform called Grazr. He is planning to launch right here in Middle Tennessee, but this interview covers food freedom, a bit about rolling out software based business, and more. LFTN Premium Member Call scheduled for: Sat Feb 29. 11:30am CT Show Resources https://grazr.press/ Facebook Instagram: @grazrmarket Bio: Tom Cunninham, Grazr Tom Cunningham was born in Rockford, Ill. His mother stayed at home to raise him and younger sisters Anna and Clare. A week after his 10th birthday, the family moved to California for Mr. Cunningham’s career with FedEx. Mrs. Cunningham taught at UC Davis. At 12 years old, Tom earned his keep as a paper boy. His always supportive parents taught him to be daring. Inspired by musician Ben Harper, Tom jammed out during high school. His father’s friend liked his music enough to produce it through his new record company, Emerald City Entertainment, after his Dotcom busted. He rocked out on tour through his early 20s with various jobs and cities along the way. He worked on farms, fishing boats, in construction and wineries in between gigs. Life was exciting, but not what Tom wanted it to be. He wound up back in Woodland, Calif where he met a girl he knew from high school. The two dated and soon married. Tom found love, but not yet his ideal career. Wendy spurred him to pursue a longtime desire to be a fireman. He became EMT certified and joined the Air Force Reserves as a firefighter. After leaving active duty orders with the Reserves, he was hired by the City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department while living in Carson City, Nev. He enjoyed the busy mountain towns all risk responses from backcountry rescues to ski slope responses to responding to emergencies on beautiful Lake Tahoe. The family grew to five with daughter, Cadence, and sons, Merit and Gage. Both Tom and Wendy desired more time together as a family and to raise their children in intimate relationship with the land. He wanted to free his children from rigid school years and the rat race; he wanted to become a farmer and teach his children a different way of life. Wendy’s success as an independent consultant with Arbonne International meant change. Tom was able to retire from the fire service at 30 years old to partner with Wendy in her Arbonne business and stay at home as a present father. They began seeking land. The couple searched far and wide before settling on Middle Tennessee. They chose Summertown, Tenn. to homestead for its beauty and reasonable proximity to the burgeoning market of Nashville
S4 E267 · Wed, February 12, 2020
Getting Started with Knitting
Today we talk with Mama Sauce about how to get started with knitting. Knitting is something I tried to be interested in when I was younger but I never caught the bug. Now that I am older and less interested in watching movies, it might be time to give it another go. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? FEB 26, 7PM ET: Webinar Number 2 from Sue Zoldak – How Do I know Which Digital Platforms Are Best to Market My Business ? Stump the Sauce What’s Up in the Garden Preparing for a cold night Strawberries are not yet planted Getting seedlings going today-Friday. It has been a slog Main topic of the Show: Getting Started with Knitting Resources: Knitters Unite (To make an LFTN Community Blanket) Knitting needles 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 <span style= "fo
S4 E266 · Mon, February 10, 2020
Learn How Long Things Take
Today we talk about the importance of evaluating how long things truly take - both large projects and small tasks - because understanding this can set you free of being owned by your to do list. And life is way better if you own yourself and your time, not the other way around. Direct Download FEB 26, 7PM ET: Webinar Number 2 from Sue Zoldak - How Do I know Which Digital Platforms Are Best to Market My Business ? Mastersingers Concert in Cookeville: https://mastersingersinc.com/product/unity-concert/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Galentines and charcuterie - pickled bean story Getting set to harvest and dry spring herbs: stinging nettle, raspberry and blackberry leaves Used the last left over from LFTN 19 Sunday dinner conversation with Mama Sauce What’s in Season Dead nettle Cilantro Chard and lettuce Watercress Operation Independence Finance Friday Checklist Bills/mail Pay Vendor Invoices Invoicing Mileage Tracking Expense Tracking Take on 1 irritating thing Main topic of the Show: Learn How Long Things Take Make it a great week! Song: Every Way by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "
S4 E265 · Fri, February 07, 2020
Small House, Big Land Living with Beau Brotherton
Today we have an interview about the move from urban living onto a small shed-to-house structure in a very rural setting with Beau Brotherton, founder of the popular Youtube Channel, Better Together Life. Beau Brotherton Bio Beau and his wife Kelly are the kind of people who see what could be and don’t hesitate to make it happen. With their four kids, they sold their 2000 sq ft suburban home to do this crazy thing of converting a 16x48 shed into a full time home. A year into this adventure, they are in the process of restoring the land and building a permaculture homestead. Beau is the creator of the Better Together Life Youtube channel and Podcast, Shed to House Facebook group, and is the author of the "Get Off Your Tail and Homestead" book. Topics 1. Moving from urban to rural and simple 2. Getting out of debt 3. Building a content business 4. Building a shed to house 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/ <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g?view_as=subscriber
S4 E264 · Wed, February 05, 2020
Five Lessons Learned From Growing Lettuce Inside
Today is Wednesday so we have a homesteading topic and since I harvested my first round of lettuce grown inside in mason jars yesterday, I thought I would share with you five things I learned about the process along the way. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce What to do with organ meat Kidney Update What’s Up in the Garden Cilantro has germinated outside and is about 4 inches tall Egyptian walking onions are doing well It is time to get ready to transplant lettuce. Hillside garden area is mostly ready for planting: goal=no weed problem this year Main topic of the Show: 5 lessons learned from growing lettuce inside Main Topic of the Show: Five Lessons Learned From Growing Lettuce Inside Week 4 of growing lettuce - the harvest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xTbj9kRjcQ 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</spa
S4 E263 · Mon, February 03, 2020
Flex Time and Productivity
Today was a beautiful day and I must admit that I traded some inside computer time for outside gardening time. So today, I want to talk to you about how to flex our time responsibly so that you can get important things done, while also taking advantage of weather opportunities - or other opportunities. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freezer redo complete and found some bones to make stock with from the winter venisons Early spring greens are coming on so we are having lots of salad Feedback on first sous vide chicken This week’s holler stew: chicken broth, beef stew meat, canned corn, potato, sweet potato, onion, carrot, celery, fresh parsley from the ap, dried oregano and sage Time to reorganize the prepper pantry itself in advance of the solar hot water heater build What’s in Season Deadnettle Mullein - round 2 Missed a dryads saddle mushroom - rats Noplantain yet Update on the rose I started Operation Independence Indoor lettuce Seed grown plants 6 seats left for the LFTN workshop Main topic of the Show: Flex Time and Productivity 7 Steps for Doing Flex Time Effectively Start with the big picture in mind - both your work and home Make a list of minimums - actual must delivers - for the day/week/month Evaluate the consequences of not getting some of the intended work done when you intended to do it Seek ways to reduce time needed for the same outcome (eg the workout, crockpot dinner, move a deliverable to a later day, etc)
S4 E262 · Fri, January 31, 2020
TOTW on Criminal Justice
Today's Thought of the Walk is on our criminal justice system in the US and more specifically the concept of innocent until proven guilty. Thanks to Carmel and Angie's Gardens. Sign up for the LFTN Workshop , April 23-25 The Innocence Project 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
S4 E261 · Thu, January 30, 2020
Starting Plants from Seed
Today is a homesteading topic and I thought it would be fun to talk about starting seedlings for your spring garden. LFTN Workshop Tickets! #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Cow organs and heart? What’s Up in the Garden Kratky Update: Lettuce Week 3 Things are growing slowly and early spring greens are emerging Time to start spring lettuce and brassicas Main topic of the Show: Starting Plants from Seeds 4 Keys to successful seedlings Some specific Links to equipment Lighting 2 foot rig: $65 http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/iotd-2-3-20 Tube bulb that fits flourescent fixtures: $23 http://amzn.to/2mXKzZT “Lightbulb” shaped grow light bulbs: $17 http://goto.walmart.com/c/1950853/568827/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&prodsku=155324222&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGrowing-Plants-with-Led-Lights-A-Complete-Guide-on-How-to-Grow-Plants-Indoors-with-Led-Lights-9781983565861%2F155324222 Heating mat: $12 http://amzn.to/2mNStZa 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
S4 E260 · Mon, January 27, 2020
Ten Ways to Go Rogue
Over the weekend, I took a trek on up to Cincinnati to check out the first ever Rogue Food Conference and it was a great reminder to stand strong when things seem to be stacked against you. So many people with many of the same problems gathered together under the hopes of finding solutions that may or may not be there. So today I share with you ten ways to go rogue. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Sweet potato chili Planning meals around what is left in the pantry: Green beans, tomato, corn, peaches, pickled items, squash, sweet potato, onions Time for the midwinter freezer defrosting project Monthly dry good and feed order is working well What’s in Season Oyster mushrooms Watercress Root forage Operation Independence The return of Finance Friday Taxes Main topic of the Show: Ten Ways to Go Rogue Take aways There are ways to get around seemingly endless lists of lists of regulations - sometimes simple ones. But you need to educate yourself on your local laws and find them. People will not believe you when you tell them the scales of bad that gets hurled your way when you stand up for what is right. We need to get better at telling the story. It is hard to stand up on your own against an uncivil and unjust bureaucracy. It is easier to stand up when people are by your side. Therefore, we must do a better job of standing up with our brothers and sisters against the machine that is enforcing rules for the sake of rules and to further itself as a bureaucracy. 10 ways to go rogue Grow your own food Process your own food Establish a food church Establish a food cooperative (Membership organization) Retain ownership in animals with those you sell them to Don’t invite inspectors in to begin with Explore waste streams Start spreading stories of how healthy food is being kept from people who want it in favor of unhealthy food (Collect and repeat these stories) Skip the start up grants Find ways to buy food from sources that have gone rogue Make it a great week! Song: Burned by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1
S4 E259 · Fri, January 24, 2020
Start Your Handyman Business with Tim Cook
Today is Friday so we have an interview show with Tim Cook all about how to start your handyman business with what you have, rather than waiting until you can afford the next great tool before you begin. Main content of the show Tim Cook is one of those weirdos that loves the cold and really doesn’t mind the heat. He gave up working for the man nearly two years ago. At the encouragement of his wife Becky he turned his side hustle into a full time gig. Together with the help of their 9 year old twin girls, they run All-Seasons Maintenance. A small town handyman business in the frozen tundra that is East Central Alberta. Tim's Facebook Page Tim's Youtube 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 <span style= "font
S4 E258 · Thu, January 23, 2020
Four Things to Get Ready for Your Garden
Today I share with you four things you should do to be ready to plant your spring garden. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? LFTN Workshop Reminder What’s Up in the Garden Kratky Lettuce Update & related seedling plans Cold weather crops still going though we had a freeze this week Making plans for the 2020 gardens Main topic of the Show: Four Things to Get Ready for Your Garden Order your seeds Set up your seedling growing area Start your sweet potato slips Tarp your beds if you have not 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: <span style= "font
S4 E257 · Mon, January 20, 2020
5 Preps For Having The Flu When You Live Alone on A Homestead
After a long five days of being in the throws of the flu, I thought I would review five things that you want to have in place if you live alone on a homestead - or anywhere really - to be ready to be sick or gone. And I would love to hear your ideas about how to make unplanned away or sick times go smoother. Direct Download Two Reminders: Registration deadline is Friday the 24th for the Sue Zoldak Webinar on “How to Be seen online.” January 29, 7-8pm. https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/webinar-how-do-people-find-me-on-the-web/ LFTN Workshop Registration is Open! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Weakness found: No heat and go meals that do not require a 5 min rolling boil Tapping into the herbal dried teas What’s in Season Snow Watercress Root forage: Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion roots, day lilly tubers Nick Furguson in TN? Operation Independence Headed to Rogue Food Conference this week - do you want to meetup? https://www.facebook.com/events/844002892718093/ Main topic of the Show: 5 Preps For Having The Flu When You Live Alone on A Homestead Make it a great week! Song: Learning What Leaving Is GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas G
S4 E256 · Fri, January 17, 2020
CBD, Coffee and Conference Sherpa with Brian Norton
Today, I have Brian Norton in from Food Forest Farms to talk about his various endeavors: CBD, Coffee and a new business he is calling Trade Show Sherpa. Direct Download Reminder, registration for the Spring Workshop goes on sale tomorrow morning at 9CT to LFTN members – make sure you can log in and that everything is working tonight! Brian set up a coupon code for LFTN to try out is CBD trial pack: Use code LFTN10 Make it a great week!
S4 E255 · Wed, January 15, 2020
2020 Aquaponics & Hydroponics Plans
Today, we will go over the 2020 aquaponics and hydroponics plans for 2020. I h ope this will spur some ideas from you and that you can learn from my lessons learned over the past two seasons with this system! #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Are you going to the Rogue Food Conference in Cinncinati on the 25th? If so, I plan to be there serving yummy Holler Roast Coffee and I thought it would be fun to have a meetup Friday the 24th for those of you arriving the night before. Barleycorns - Florence: 8544 US 42, Florence, KY 41042, 6:#0PM RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/844002892718093/ Webinar: How do people find me on the web? January 29, 2020, 7-8pm Become a member https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-plan/ Stump the Sauce Fatless meatloaf? What’s Up in the Garden Spring temps: peas going in, lettuce going nuts Update on indoor kratky lettuce growing operation Main topic of the Show: 2020 Aquaponics & Hydroponics Plans [caption id="attachment_4033" align="alignnone" width="613"] This is the initial sketch of the growing system I want to build in front of my home in 2020.[/caption] 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 <a href= "ht
S4 E254 · Mon, January 13, 2020
Connect with Your Past to Grow Your Future
While visiting family, I have had a chance to connect with some skills and things from my past and I realized that this connection is helpful to GROW into the future. We learn a lot in life if we let ourselves and sometimes looking back is what we need to set the foundation for the future - so I wanted to share with you some ways to do that. Do not forget that the Spring Workshop tickets go on sale this coming Saturday at 9am Central to members first. There are only 20 eats so you will want to get your registration is as soon as possible. We have been having fun finalizing our sessions and here are a few highlights: Change your life one word at a time with Jenni Hill Proper Knife Technique and Care with Patrick Roehrman and Brett Corrieri Lessons Learned fromLaunching a CBD Business with Brian Norton GSD with My3Things, Nicole Sauce Sessions from Mark Alexander, JR Haley, Kurt Dugger, Mike Leonido and more… Final list coming after some final confirmations this week! Hands on work: Solar Hot Water Heater Build with Shawn Mills of Hack My Solar Hands on work: Sauerkraut, Feta Cheese, Canning Basics with many of our instructors. Half a day to enjoy the fruits of our culinary labors, drink and be merry! Barter Blanket Tie Dye station to make your LFTN T shirt a custom wonder Accelerators Tix are $450 and include your t shirt and other LFTN event schwag. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Tie Dye Cutout cookies from my Cook With What You Have What’s in Season Watercress Wild Garlic Operation Independence Launching 2020 Webinars starting with Sue Zoldak’s trio of ones centered around increasing your visibility online. Invested in family time this week as you know Main topic of the Show: Connect with your Past to Grow Your Future Take quiet time to think about 2-3 different times in your past when you navigated change well List 2-3 personality traits that helped make that happen Are you still connected with those things? Why or Why Not?
S4 E253 · Sun, January 12, 2020
TOTW on Clutter and Budget
It occurred to me as I went over my January budget that clutter has a negative impact on your budget - so I wanted to talk a bit about that today in the Thought of the Walk episode. Reminder: Sue Zoldak is offering webinars on increasing your digital visibility a series of three and the first one will be January 29. Based on the online polling, we do not have clarity on what works best: Midday or evening so I will schedule them in alternating slots. These sessions are $50 each but if you are a member, you get one included with your plan. If you are a premium member, you get all three. I expect to launch registration for them next week so keep your eyes on your inbox. Also - Spring workshop tickets go on sale in ONE WEEK! Saturday, January 17, at 9am CT to members. Make sure you can log in because to get first wack at them you will need to be able to do that. The registration link will appear in the side menu of your membership portal. Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Clutter and Budget 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 <li style="font-weigh
S4 E252 · Wed, January 08, 2020
Grow Winter Lettuce In Mason Jars
Today, I will walk you through the overview of what I plan to do in order to grow lettuce indoors in mason jars! I will also cover the supplies needed and goals of the project. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Resources: My Video on Step One with the Indoor Growing Operation Net Pots - recommended by Jack Spirko for durability Rapid Rooter Plugs Nutrient Clay pebbles Nick Ferguson’s new project - RarePlantStore.com How to plant bare root plants https://rareplantstore.com/how-to-plant-trees/ Why Fodder Trees https://rareplantstore.com/why-fodder-trees/ Workshop Reminder - call for speakers! Email me your idea Stump the Sauce Nothing in - send an email - Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Christmas Ornaments What’s Up on the Homestead Planting peas Lots of winter cleanup No duck eggs yet, but seeking to move the coop to a less soppy location Time to plant bare root plants Main topic of the Show: Growing Winter Lettuce In Mason Jars Goals of the project Least amount in infrastructure outlay Very little time investment <li style="font-weight:
S4 E251 · Tue, January 07, 2020
Just Be Selfish
Today I wanted to delve a little deeper into this concept of selfishness. I had a great day of being pretty selfish yesterday and it made me a bit sad to think of people who never make time to care for their personal self interests. So today, I will push back on the idea that always focusing on the “Greater Good” is better than handling your personal house. Direct Download Sue Zoldak is going to offer THREE marketing webinars to LFTN MEMBERS y'all! We need your FEEDBACK though! We will do these on Wednesdays and want to know which time slot is best? a) 2-3pm ET b) 7-8pm ET Here are the topics: 1) How do people find me on the web? Learn basic tips on how to get found on search engines, how to write content that gets read, and how to see who is visiting your website. This digital seminar is for those who run or wish to run their own website and want to learn how to use Google Analytics, a free tool to measure site traffic. 2) How do I know what digital platforms are best to market my business? Do you use multiple digital tactics such as Facebook, Instagram, and email to drive people to your website? Learn how a simple step (UTM link tagging) can help you know for sure which activity is driving the most business. We will also discuss the basics of A/B testing (i.e. comparing two different email subject lines) and take your understanding of Google Analytics to the next level by understanding Goals. 3) Learn how to set up a Facebook Ad Campaign in 60 Minutes Workshop registration will launch for members on January 19 at 9am CT Tales from the Prepper Pantry SADS on my Water Hyacinth - this is why you need backup friends Potatoes are gone for the year Plenty of sweet potatoes and hard squashes, though GREAT LETTUCE score Salsa stores are half used A word on cravings…. What’s in Season Inside veggies - sprouts, lettuce (Will talk more about the grow operation on Wednesday’s show) Should have oyster mushrooms - but haven't found any recently. Turkeytail Watercress Wild game Operation Independence The new bedroom story Main topic of the Show: Just Be Selfish Song: Wolf by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookb
S4 E250 · Fri, January 03, 2020
GROW with Mark Alexander
Last year was filled with adversity, heartbreak, moments of insane work schedule, worry, great friends, fun adventures and so much more. And as I reflected on my next step in life, I realized that I need to grow as a person, must grow my businesses in order to grow my independence, and want to grow my food because it brings me happiness and stability. So today, we will have a great interview with a fellow who is growing food for fun and has recently launched his business. But he is more than that: Mark Alexander is one of the angels in our network who is there to encourage, make jokes with and ask us hard questions. You will find him lurking about the LFTN Mewe group, but you can also see him live in the Columbia area or order his yummy farm meat products. Direct Download LFTN 2020 Highlights Sauce songs will be available, one per month, to members Exciting new growing system on the front of the house Spring Workshop 2020 - solar build, awesome food, great presentations and the best networking you can find Holler Roast will turn a corner Girl Gun Weekend Hands On Workshops: making sauerkraut, canning in 8 sessions Webinars on Marketing available for members for free, or non members for a one-off fee A new goat Main topic of the Show: GROW with Mark Alexander 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 Nin
S4 E249 · Tue, December 24, 2019
2019 Intellectual and Musical Night Before Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy the Intellectual Night Before Christmas read by Leos from TSP Zello and a finisher from Mastersingers of Cookeville singing the original poem.
S4 E249 · Mon, December 23, 2019
2019 Australian Night Before Christmas
Today we are running a replay from 2018 of a reading of the Night Before Christmas by our Australian Friend, Aussie Ro.
S4 E249 · Mon, December 23, 2019
2019 Redneck Night Before Christmas
Tactical Redneck reads a special version of the Night Before Christmas in this replay from 2018. Enjoy!
S4 E249 · Sat, December 21, 2019
2019 Scottish Night Before Christmas
Please enjoy the 2019 Replay of the Scottish Night Before Christmas! XOXO AMY
S4 E249 · Fri, December 20, 2019
Strength and Love
Today, I thought what better thing to discuss than why building resilience into your life matters, no matter where you are, a review of how 2019 went, what 2020 will bring and the big reveal: my word for 2020. Main topic of the Show: Strength and Love THE WORD for 2020 at LFTN! Make it a great week! Merry Christmas! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! 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
S4 E248 · Thu, December 19, 2019
Becoming a Strong Brand with Sue Zoldak
Today we have an interview with one of our community members who has a strong background in marketing and communications. Sue Zoldak from Zoldak Agency , Zoldak Research and Zoldak Victory joins us to discuss how to develop your brand, along with some fun stories! Direct Download 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! 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
S4 E247 · Mon, December 16, 2019
The Healing Power of Music
People think it is new agey to talk about the healing power of music. People are wrong. Those of you who have listened to this podcast know what sparked my change from being trapped in the system to taking responsibility for designing the life I want to live, regardless of what other people think: I went back to singing in a choir. So today, we talk about the healing power of music. Announce Schedule Change: Monday, Thursday, Friday -- Off Dec 23-Jan2 - 1st Episode will be Jan 3 and it will be episode 250. We will kick off a BIG give away that I know y’all will love. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chicken salad from leftover chicken strips Finger update from the puncture wound Reminder to look through vegetables in your root cellar What’s in Season Oyster mushrooms Watercress Good time to dig Sassafrass root Deer and wild Turkey Operation Independence Basecamp passed insurance inspection Setting a different direction for Holler Roast in 2020 from what I planned in August Main topic of the Show: The Healing Power of Music Make it a great week! Song: Regine Coeli by Mozart - performed by Cookeville Mastersingers on Dec 15 at 3pm in Cookeville, TN GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer <a href= "http://tacticalredneckequipme
S4 E246 · Sat, December 14, 2019
Spreading Culinary Arts with Jami Saunders
Today I have a great interview with Jami Saunders from the Culinary Arts Center in Columbia, Tennessee. But Jami is much more than a savvy promoter of local businesses. She is a Mom of SEVEN who homeschools and is popping with new ideas. YOU guys are going to LOVE this interview! Direct Download How to reach Cliff Davis https://www.facebook.com/cliffdavispc Post from Facebook Interview with Jami Saunders Websites : https://www.columbiacac.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jami.saunders Bio Jami Saunders is not originally from Columbia, TN, but she has made it her home. Originally from Atwood, IL, she moved her family here in 2010 and established herself in the homeschooling community as a leader while teaching health, science, entrepreneurial economics, and more. Jami was previously known for her award-winning photography and her involvement in raising service dogs for the handicapped for Canine Companions for Independence. In 2017 the needs of the community and her love of bringing education on nutrition inspired her to create what is now the Culinary Arts Center in Columbia, TN. Most days you will find her hosting an event for the community; serving as vice president for the Muletowner (an initiative by Grow Columbia that promotes Columbia, TN and its businesses by acting as a practical everyday resource for residents and visitors); hosting a local radio; and serving as a proud Rotarian. This mother of 7 beautiful children still finds the time and energy to pour herself out into small businesses, community organizations, and into the heart and culture of Columbia. Make it a great week!
S4 E245 · Wed, December 11, 2019
Four Recipe Ideas For Beef Tallow
Happy Wednesday! Today is a homesteading day. We just got a whole cow in the freezer that we share among several families each year. The cow comes with bones. The bones become stock. And we end up with beef tallow. The other day, someone asked me if beef tallow can be eaten, so I thought why now do a show sharing five recipe ideas for beef tallow. We will cover that, as well as what the heck tallow even is later in the show. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce What is the benefit of having a manual espresso maker like the flair or rok? With proper technique can they make a really good espresso shot? What’s Up on the homestead Getting ready for a new goat Lots of firewood (the game we are playing) Ducks and the pond on cold days Main topic of the Show: 5 Beef Tallow Recipes Check out this roundtable discussion of random stuff I had with Jack Spirko today! 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! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gif
S4 E244 · Mon, December 09, 2019
Thinking Ahead
Today I want to talk to you about thinking ahead and why it is important to do so, but not at the expense of taking care of and living in the now. You see, we have been running at maximum capacity at Holler Roast Coffee and so have the letter carriers. Some packages are taking forever to arrive, others are there in a moment, and some might be lost forever. But as we navigate this busy time, we’ve been building in time to think ahead, create plan bs while handling plan as every day. So I will talk about how we are approaching that later in the show. Direct Download Reminder - hors d'oeuvre gathering at my place on December 21, 2019 at 1:30pm. RSVP Here . Tales from the Prepper Pantry Deer Processing, an update Buying lunch meat this week (busy times) French Onion Soup Biltong Food Saver Gusseted Bags What’s in Season Watercress - but it will be cold this week Oyster mushrooms No one found maitake this year Operation Independence Still hoping to hit our doubling goal - have about $4,000 left to go and are operating at max capacity on some but not all days. Basecamp flooring is going in and we plan to use it during the Spring Workshop Main topic of the Show: Thinking Ahead Make it a great week! Song: Special by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board</sp
S4 E243 · Fri, December 06, 2019
TOTW on Bad Behavior
Today, we have a thought of the walk on what to do with bad behavior in communities - especially tight communities like the Living Free in Tennessee one. Direct Download Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Bad Behavior in Communities 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! 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
S4 E242 · Wed, December 04, 2019
Four Venison Recipes
Today, we discuss four great venison recipes -- and I *might* have talked for a bit about how frustrating it is to be a small, startup food manufacturer... Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she applauding? Stump the Sauce From Jim - how do I pasteurize large batches of tomato sauce What’s Up in the Garden Slow Slow Slow Grow right now Need to mulch lots of stuff and wish I had sooner Main topic of the Show: Five Venison Recipes Venison Sauerbraten: https://www.quick-german-recipes.com/sauerbraten-recipe.html Jalapeno Poppers with Backstrap Breakfast Sausage Trick Breaded and fried (Chicken fried venison) What venison recipes do you like? 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! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up <s
S4 E241 · Tue, December 03, 2019
It's Raining Deer
Today, we will talk about how we processed the meat of three deer safely, while handling coffee orders, AND having a fantastic Thanksgiving. Because it is raining deer! Tales from the Prepper Pantry 3 deer in the hole Annual cow arrives this week Using salsa at a fast clip Update on unusual recipes: the cranberry sauce was good to me but “not my cup of tea” to mama sauce Gluten free perogi story (celium husk) Hot coco was a hit the day after Thanksgiving Fermented veggies were spicy but good Left over sequence: Turkey scramble, turkey stew with Spaetzle, Turkey Salad sandwiches, Turkey orzo What’s in Season Unseasonably late watercress! Oyster mushrooms Operation Independence Lots of Holler Roast activity (Why I missed the show part 1) Basecamp will have countertops today! Main topic of the Show: It’s Raining Deer The butcher box - how it came to be/why it works Division of labor - Skinning and quartering ~ Fine cuts and packaging ~ grinding and sausaging ~ constant cleanup and sterility The best sharp knives EVER Maintaining an empty fridge at a holiday event = no stress No stress, no rush, no processing when exhausted. Make it a great week! Song: Suicide by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/10
S4 E240 · Wed, November 27, 2019
Four Last-Minute Homemade Gift Ideas
There is still time - still time to make something by hand and give it to someone you care about. I know that Christmas is coming fast, and tomorrow many of us will feast on turkey and pie, but you can still do it! Today, I will share four handmade gift ideas that you can still do in time for gift-giving season. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and what is she guarding? Stump the Sauce What do I do if I forgot to get my turkey and they only have frozen ones? What’s In Season for Thanksgiving Watercress Mushrooms Wild yard greens - plantain and dock Thankful Thank you Main topic of the Show: Four last-minute gift ideas 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! 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/
S4 E239 · Mon, November 25, 2019
Five Foundations to Organize Your Home
For years, I have struggled with organizing my house while also keeping things going on the business and animal care side of things. This year, I finally turned an organizing corner. It wasn’t asking myself if something brings me joy - though that is a good question. It was a decision followed by some founding concepts to keep the momentum going and I will share those foundations with you today. Gift Registry - added TWO more people to it - check it out this week - let’s keep our dollars supporting one another. Save the dates: Spring Workshop Save the Date: April 23-25, 2020 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Remember to review root veggies biweekly Mushroom Season Hoping for a Thanksgiving deer/grinding bacon for added sausage fat Workshop Leftovers Still Going Strong - perfect for a week with a feast at the end What’s Up on The Homestead Goat needs a friend Let 2 beds get frosted in advance of winter so that I can work the beds Moved from No Kill list to Final Winter Checklist Operation Independence Basecamp - cabinets in and flooring going down Christmas Coffee Update - sold half our sample pack capacity in one week Main topic of the Show: 5 Foundations to Organize Your Home One system at a time Commit to putting things back in their place Set a realistic timeline and enjoy the journey Schedule interventions with specific goals (then see item number 1) Reduce, release, move on - and get real Gain family buy in </l
S4 E238 · Sat, November 23, 2019
Herbal Tea, CBD and Small Business Development with Angie's Gardens
Today we are pleased to invite the founders of Angie's Gardens to share their small business development journey. Josh and Angie Reynolds started with permaculture, discovered herbal remedies, developed tasty and healthy teas, then added high quality CBD products to their growing business. They got started in one farmers market and now visit 6-7 per week, as well as supporting online orders. Find out more on today's show. Direct Download Angie’s Gardens, headquartered in Texas, was born from the founder’s love of helping others. She first learned the power of herbs when her husband suggested their daughter drink some lemon balm tea with honey to feel better from a possible oncoming cold. She drank the tea and felt better. Angela was astonished that something so simple could work so effectively and quickly that she began looking up other herbs. After reading the list of benefits of fennel, which took almost 10 minutes, she was hooked and began her studies of herbal medicine. Angie has always felt a calling to healing and this is her way of doing just that! 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! 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: @n
S4 E237 · Wed, November 20, 2019
5 Unusual Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is only a week away and I just grabbed a turkey out of the freezer. This year, I thought it would be fun to share some experimental recipes we plan to have at the Holler Homestead. These are a little outside the norm this year because, well, I thought it would be fun to get outside the box and save the more traditional chestnut dressing and other sides for Christmas. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Volunteering for farmers to learn skills - Crystal in Maryland What’s Up in the AP Everything is still growing well with the row cover Main topic of the Show: 5 Thanksgiving Recipes Sweet Potato Perogi Spicy Dill Pickle Cranberry Sauce Dead Easy Salad Dressing Fermented Veggies Hot Chocolate and Rumpleminz With Cream 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! 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 <span style=
S4 E236 · Mon, November 18, 2019
The Final Countdown
Today is 6 weeks until Christmas, six weeks to get your annual goals completed. It is time for the Final Countdown list. But all work and no play is not healthy, so we talk about what should be on your countdown list. Direct Download Nicole's Choir Concert: Cookeville on Sunday, December 15m, 3pm- Mastersingersinc.co m Tales from the Prepper Pantry Winter feed cycles are all set up: open a bag, buy a bag (no more doubles) Potatoes are almost consumed and they are growing eyes Planning Thanksgiving sides from pantry: Recipes this Wednesday! Green Chili Stew this week as our Holler Stew left over from Green Chili Weekend No Kill List Coffee Roaster Operation Independence Setting up an indoor grow area and considering doing a mini-hydroponics system Main topic of the Show: The Final Countdown List Prioritize Delegate Drop Reprioritize Drop more things Execute So what does your final countdown look like? Can you get it down to 6 things in 6 weeks? Make it a great week! Song: Calling My Name, by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board <
S4 E235 · Fri, November 15, 2019
TOTW on True Friends
Today we have a thought of the walk. What is a thought of the walk? It is something short and sweet that comes clear to me when I take a walk with my dogs. And this week, I realized something interesting about true friends. But we will dive into that after two reminders Gift Registry Brownie plus Coffee of the Month Main topic of the Show: Transferring Seedlings Into Your Garden 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! 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
S4 E234 · Wed, November 13, 2019
9 Lessons The Goat Taught Mama Sauce
Today, after a week of caring for my goat, I will review the 9 lessons that Mama Sauce learned from Clover, our goat. #HollerHatWednesday: What is she on and where is she going? Mewe Reminder: 730-8 Stump the Sauce Lynn on generators in a vacation rental in the mountains. What’s Up in the AP 3 60 watt bulbs kept our plants mostly alive through a 16 degree night Thai water spinach, Water hyacinth, malabar spinach and ginger are all in the house. Forgot to move peppers or the avocado tree Setting up an indoor grow area for microgreens and lettuces Main topic of the Show: 8 Lessons the Gat Taught Mom Even though the goat pulls hard on her chain when you walk her, never wrap said chain around your hand to get a better grip lest you become bruised. When the goat becomes tangled to a tree and you need to untangle her, never place your finger between the tree and her chain. I thought I had crushed the bone… When leading the goat on her chain in the morning to her first grazing spot, hold the chain with both hands and lean way back as if you are on a ski rope tow. Each morning, when letting the goat out of her barn, you open the door then wait until she brings her head back before skiing to her first browsing spot. Similarly - release the hook with her tether from the barn gate BEFORE you open the latch to the gate. In the evening when moving the goat to her barn, all you need to do is un hook it from her tether location and she will drag the chain back with her - holding the chain while she does this is a bad idea. Each day in the morning, you must wait for the obligatory peach tree leaf munching before leading her to her first grazing location. Then walk he from this location to that asking her which plants she prefers to eat today. The more trees there are near the tether location, the more times she will wind and loop the chain around things in a crazy way. Similarly - the harder the terrain is that she is on, the more winding up of the chain she will do in order to improve the chances of pulling you off your feet when you come to move her. Don’t tether the goat where she can get up on things - particularly the poultry corn barrel. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama
S4 E233 · Mon, November 11, 2019
Find Your Why
Today I will share with you my two biggest take aways from Jack Spirko's Workshop - then I want to walk through how to find your why - and as an example, I will use one of our very own community members: BBQ Homesteader, Daniel, founder of Off Kilter Brownies and someone that you have all heard from if you run in the LFTN digital communities. Direct Download Mewe Live Chat Time Change: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Ensuring we do not freeze anything The Onion Story Pulling 2018 canned goods out to remind us to use them Finishing Last Year’s Pig, Piece by piece Snow is coming - and I am not shopping because the pantry is all good No Kill List 16 degrees Operation Independence Jack’s Workshop - 2 things I got from it (Sharpen the sword) Main topic of the Show: Find your Why Phases Analysis Paralysis: (Just Get Started) Minor Initial Success: (Why Am I Not Growing Faster?) Enquiry & Trials: (More Questions Paired With Learning From Results) Receptive to Perspective Change: (From Me to You) Acceleration: (Sharpening) Why is Found: (The Real Work Begins) Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out By Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Gift Registry Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E232 · Fri, November 01, 2019
Go Rogue with John Moody
John Moody, author of the weed book (Winning the War on Weeds), producer of Abby’s Elderberry, food policy geek and all around great guy is here to talk with us about going rogue with food production, as well as a really cool conference he’s got for us in late January. I for one plan to be there and serve some coffee! But first Holiday Gift Registry Reminder Next Week: Jack’s Workshop Show Resources John’s Website Abby’s Elderberry Rogue Food Conference Main content of the show FROM JOHN ABOUT JOHN I am not your typical farmer. Most people probably don’t consider me typical anything. Farming and homesteading were not something I ever planned to do. But I am now glad I get to do them. Growing up, I enjoyed a varied diet of video games, cartons, and processed foods. Dental decay, seasonal allergies, and constant sickness were the inevitable result – a result that doctors and other denied was connected with my family’s food and lifestyle choices. In my early 20s, I was waylaid by duodenal ulcers, my body’s final warning that some things were dreadfully awry. Thankfully, I listened. Over the course of a year, my fiancee (now wife) Jessica and I completely changed our understanding of food – what is food? How should it be raised? How should it be prepared? This lead to thinking long and deep about farming, and eventually, moving out to a farm of our own. Interview 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! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer <li style="font-weight: 400;
S4 E231 · Wed, October 30, 2019
Winter Car Preparation
I had a request over on the Mewe chat group to talk about what to have in your car for winter. And since this is a topic that every homesteader should have a handle on, since most of us live far from help, I thought - perfect topic. Better yet, it applies to everyone as we start seeing snowstorms and freezing temperatures. #HollerHatWednesday: Who is wearing her and why does she look so sad? Direct Download LFTN Gift Listing: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/directory/ Stump the Sauce How do you determine what projects to take on and which ones to pass over? Tales from the Booze Whisperer - mention Justin Hot Buttered Rum: 1 shot rum, 1tbsp hot buttered rum batter - hot water What’s Up in the Garden Garlic is IN Walking onions are IN Row cover will be in place by tomorrow at the latest Bringing cold sensitive plants inside for the winter Main topic of the Show: Winter Car Preparation Car Mechanics Car Kit People Care Orientation 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! 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
S4 E230 · Mon, October 28, 2019
Selfish Sundays
Today, we cover using the concept of "Selfish Sundays" to further your self interest - and why this is not a bad thing. Tales from the Prepper Pantry The great root vegetable transfer moment has arrived - and Jack’s Workshop is in the way - delay, delegate, drop Average weekly grocery bill $20 (Not counting animal feed) Fantastic Curry: Pork Ribs and Pork Chops, Onion, 1 Jar tomatoes, 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 quart turkey stock, greens, Carrots, garlic The mayo story What’s up on the homestead Separated horseradish Transplanted jerusalem artichokes to a better location Building a guest cabin where the greenhouse was Prepped the garlic bed It is time to rake leaves and use them as mulch AP winterizing happens this week Operation Independence Traded chicken for beef Main topic of the Show: Selfish Sunday Make it a great week! Song: Feed My Hunger, by Sauce GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! 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
S4 E229 · Sat, October 26, 2019
TOTW on What To Eat
Today, we explore the idea of how to choose what to eat from your pantry in a thought of the walk episode. What is a thought of the walk episode? A short podcast about something that has been on my mind during one of my walks - usually taken with my doggies in the Holler. Direct Download Update on Ashley’s Campaign for Prom Princess LFTN Community Tip From Justin - Going back to dealing with coring Tomatoes TOTW on What To Eat from your pantry GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Make it a great week! 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
S4 E228 · Wed, October 23, 2019
Homestead Q and A Show
Today, we will have a homesteading Q and A with multiple topics and questions, including plant identification, marketing a flower business, do I have a voice for radio, is Tennessee really that much cheaper than Illinois, processing walnuts and more. #HollerHatWednesday: Why is she wearing an 80s era red veiled hat that is a throw back to the 50s? Direct Download Stump the Sauce From Ryan: What are some preparations, uses, or storage options for the fruit of the passion flower plant? What’s Up on the Homestead Do not Kill List Gathering firewood for winter much later than we should be! Main topic of the Show: Homestead Q and A Show Feedback from Finland: Maria How do I process Walnuts from Niki Do I have a Voice for Radio? From Travis How do we market our business? From a different Travis ( Book recommendation ) Is there a plant that looks like comfrey, grows like plantain but has a very furry leaf from the Tactical Redneck What is the catch on living cheap in TN? From Eli Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E227 · Mon, October 21, 2019
Making Self Employment Work
Today, we talk through five things to help you be successful in your transition to self employment if that is the path you choose. Get your questions in for a variety show! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Did not store enough potatoes even though I do not eat many of them Added 1 box of sweet potatoes from the yard (how to cure them and why you do it) Turkey is not just for thanksgiving - turkey saute idea What’s in Season Things are winding down and pushing into root storage for the winter Jerusalem artichokes should come on soon Persimmons Truly the last call for drying peppermint Operation Independence Two ricks of wood = $100 in the independence fund Main topic of the Show: Making Self Employment Work Plan to Earn Enough Good CPA Health Insurance Distractions, Visits, and Misunderstandings Always On Mentality Make it a great week! Song: Learning What Leaving Is by 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
S4 E226 · Fri, October 18, 2019
Ryan Steva on Home Maintenance
Lots of women write to me about this show - glad that I share my successes and failures ---often trying to do things that are traditionally handled by men. Today we will talk through home maintenance and the five categories you should check annually to save yourself a world of hurt in the long run. Ryan Steva joins us to talk through five categories to review on your homestead. Ryan Steva has a varied background from cable to construction to home inspections and, like many of us, has landed as a business owner wondering why he studied what he did in school. His home inspection company is called Inspections by Clarity. Resources The Maintenance Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSG4cNUHrKgAUvR8ZDaPT6JEtCC809zm0xmRU-m5qM4 Inspectionsbyclarity.com Facebook.com/inspectionsbyclarity https://g.page/inspectionsbyclarity Make it a great week Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E225 · Wed, October 16, 2019
Four Essential Herbs for Your Home Apothecary
Today, I share my four essential herbs that I like to have on hand in my home apothecary for the winter. #HollerHatWednesday: What is the birth number of the child she is visiting? Stump the Sauce How to avoid sending or receiving blunders in communication What’s Up in the Garden First frost update Getting Garlic and walking onions in Looking at where and how plantings will happen next year Time to set up a winter greens station (sprouts and lettuce inside?) Main topic of the Show: Four Essential Herbs for Your Home Apothecary Mullein Cayenne Pepper Elderberry Comfrey What are your four essentials? Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E224 · Mon, October 14, 2019
We Want the Same Thing
Today, we will talk about 3 core motivations that almost everyone has - and what it means in our day to day interactions. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry 10 visitors came through and the prepper pantry Last round of dried herbs getting set to be integrated into the pantry Transitioning into using what is here, rather than storing what we find What’s in Season The heat beat back the watercress and it is coming back now that cooler weather prevails Persimmons still! Last chance for sassafras leaves Sweet potatoes are harvested Operation Independence Sometimes you buy something to build your independence fund: Firewood A listener and friend found us a free glass top stove - perfect for my guest cabin rental Marketing project Main topic of the Show: We want the same thing Make it a great week! Song: Grandpa's Song, by 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
S4 E223 · Fri, October 11, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Rebuilding
Today's podcast is a thought of the walk on rebuilding. Every once in awhile on a walk, I have a thought. Sometimes they are even worth sharing with Y'all! Rebuilding is not hard, it is simply work. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E222 · Wed, October 09, 2019
5 Ways to Make A Power Outage Better without a Generator
Today, we talk through five power outage ideas if you do not have a generator. There are many things you can do to make things a little easier when you lose power. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Whose awesome wife is she with? Stump the Sauce Air bubble in canned tomato sauce Listener Feedback Yummy sounding tomato sauce recipe from Justin What’s Up in the Garden Putting fall bulbs and garlic in Putting things to bed other places A frost may be here Saturday!! Main topic of the Show: 5 Ways to Make A Power Outage Better without a Generator Perishable food: Frozen Water & Insulation USB Battery Chargers -- in the car Anker - http://bit.ly/2M1S7tl Water Storage 2 gallons per person Cook outside on your grill/camp stove Rechargable Coleman LED Lanterns (bring to work) Coleman Rechargable Lantern- bit.ly/2OybuM7 Oh yeah entertainment!! Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E221 · Mon, October 07, 2019
Six Foundations for Lifestyle Freedom
Today, I want to review the 6 foundations of Lifestyle Freedom - a list I have been working on for a few months. It started out at 15 and gradually got whittled down to just 6. This is part 1 of a two part series - the second will focus on “how to get there”. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Low on some important medicinals: Mullein, peppermint, comfrey Adding dried herbs before the frosts come Ready to move root veggies from my bedroom to the root cellar but there is a giant hole in the wall at the moment What’s in Season Persimmons All the nuts - missed hazelnut drop last week somehow Lettuces and greens Last wave of peppers, etc Operation Independence Basecamp update LFTN Tips Child’s Snack Fridge Main topic of the Show: Six Foundations for Lifestyle Freedom Financial Freedom Family Alignment and Shared Vision Practice Modern Survival, Link: http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/six-primary-needs Develop Practical Skills Ensure Spiritual and Physical Health Time Management Membership Plug Make it a great week! Song: Mr. Clammy by 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
S4 E220 · Fri, October 04, 2019
Lifestyle Freedom and Liberty with Jack Spirko
Today we speak with one of my favorite people, a mentor and friend, Jack Spirko from The Survival Podcast about lifestyle freedom and liberty. I first found Jack years ago while canning tomatoes. I wanted something to listen to while doing this messy job that would not require me to restart the next podcast. I searched for a podcast on wild edible plants and found Jack and I was hooked. Since that time, I have watched in amazement as he manages to mentor hundreds of thousands of people as they develop lifestyle freedom, survival skills, cooking techniques and more - but we will dive more into that later in the show. Show Resources The Survival Podcast Live tracking for Kurt DarkHorse450 Fundraiser Main content of the show Jack Spirko is founder and podcaster at The Survival Podcast , a daily show about self sufficiency and self reliance in the modern world. He “conceived and created this podcast because over the years I have come to realize how fragile the human condition and the United States economy really is.” But the podcast is much more than a “prepper show.” Jack focuses on helping people develop stability, prosperity and lifestyle freedom into their lives. Before launching the podcast he had successful careers in sales and marketing, and business development. When Jack drops a piece of business advice, it is usually spot on. He lives in Texas on a small homestead with his Wife, Dorothy. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E219 · Thu, October 03, 2019
Flight for Combat Veterans
Today we have a quick update conversation with Kurt Dugger about his Dark Horse 450 flight (that is 450 miles) with a paramotor across Tennessee. Because the weather is so very important to flight success, Kurt has decided to start tonight in the hopes of beating the rains that may come toward the end of the weekend. This flight is to raise awareness of the issues facing combat veterans when they return and face the challenge of reintegrating into normal society and he is hoping to raise $6,000 for the Dark Horse Lodge so that they can get closer to completing their retreat for veterans and begin the hosting process. Direct Download When asked why the retreat is so important this morning in the Mewe chat, I handed the mic over to the Tactical Redneck because he is a returning combat veteran himself and know much more about this topic than I do. Here is what he said: "Most vets feel alone because they can't talk to other people about what they've been through. Speaking from experience, it's nowhere near as hard to talk to another vet." Then I was talking to Jack Spirko from The Survival Podcast this morning and he explained that his three years in the Army were all overseas so he found it really hard to do simple things, like stand in line at the grocery store because he had gotten very used to being mostly on very small and remote military bases. And as he tried harder to reintegrate, simple things began to make him feel angry so he took a long walk on the Appalachian Trail to get his mind back into the right place to be back home with his loved ones. Places like the Dark Horse Lodge are one way that space can be made for our returning combat veterans and that is why I made a donation to them today in support of both the lodge and of Kurt's flight (which is not costing the Lodge money). Would you like to help too? Here are some ways to do so: Follow Kurt's progress and meet him at one of his stops. He could use encouragement, and probably food and beverage though his wife is meeting him along the way as well. Flight Plan Live tracking (When a link is available I will put it here) Offer Lodging if he ends up overnighting near you (See resources above to track Kurt!) Raise awareness of his 450 mile paramotor flight, why places like the Dark Horse Lodge are so important, and how people can get involved Consider a donation Facebook campaign: https://www.facebook.com/donate
S4 E217 · Wed, October 02, 2019
Pantry Management 101
Someone asked me to elaborate on something that has always seemed simple to me: Load from the back and take from the front in your pantry. So I got to thinking: most of us are not taught how to manage our pantries and so when we talk about building food stability into your life through developing stores of foods that you actually want to eat, and learning food preservation, it is also worthwhile to discuss pantry management practices. Today, we will cover the 8 basic concepts to bring you to a well-managed pantry. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce How to get paid via paypal when you have an etsy store - remind people about the holiday gift vendor concept What’s Up in the Garden Lettuces and greens Watered the sweet potatoes so we can harvest them Still have SOME brassicas left but the cabbage worms have been pretty bad A last hurrah of tomatoes and green beans Found peppers are starting to produce Main topic of the Show: Episode 218: Pantry Management 101 Store what you eat and eat what you store (Jack Spirko) Load from the back and take from the front (Stan) Cook from scratch - and keep trying new things Learn preservation skills and substitutions Do a quarterly audit - and make meal plans with stuff that is getting long in the tooth Pest control and food protection Have backup plans for things likely to happen to your pantry Use stuff up Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E217 · Mon, September 30, 2019
Goals for the New Year
Today, I will walk you through the process I go through to establish priorities for the coming year because people often wonder how I get so much done. Really, it boils down to focus and prioritization and learning to let go of feeling overwhelmed by a project! Direct Download Announcements Workshop videos repaired on member portal - this years are posting soon - we have had some technical difficulties New Member Discount: Off Kilter Brownies (10% off) Send me your craft company to go on an LFTN gift page - Subject "Holiday Gift Vendor" Tales from the Prepper Pantry There is nowhere left to store canned food Drying late fall herbs: sage, oregano, basil Still need to do the freezer audit What’s in Season Chestnuts Persimmons Black Walnuts Hickory nuts Filberts Operation Independence I went out of town and my 2 redneck house sitters did a HUGE operation eyesore which will help with the campground rental. Renting the cabin long term Sound of Music Sing Along Update Main topic of the Show: Goals for the new year Q1: Has the vision changed? Q2: Have we knocked out any of the three areas of focus? Q3: Under each area of focus, what projects will be done? Q4: Is everyone in your family on board with these goals? Q5: What stands in my way of getting these things done? Q6: Energy vampire purge Dark Horse 25 has launched Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song, by 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
S4 E216 · Fri, September 27, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Can’t
Periodically, I got for a walk and something becomes clear to me while I am alone with the dogs. This is why making space in your life to wander is so important! Often the thoughts I have something to do with freedom, society or a bigger picture - but not today. This one is about human nature and the concept of “can’t” Holler Roast Contest on Instagram: @HollerRoast & #CoffeeThoughts The News From Around the Bend: https://www.smallscalelife.com/our-best-is-yet-to-come/?fbclid=IwAR0RXNRf9bhs76znZHNIO1EVAkVmOQBloyk0LaXA6pibGDI8VT104kDLytU Main topic of the Show: Thought of the Walk on Can’t You know what I mean, right? I can’t pay off my debt because my wife spends too much month I can’t fold my laundry because I don’t have time I can’t start my business because I haven’t built the website I can’t lose weight because my job keeps me on the road without a kitchen Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E215 · Wed, September 25, 2019
An Early Fall Checklist
We are officially in fall. Another year has almost passed with its hope for a great harvest in the spring, wicked hot late summer days, and now, fall. So today, I wanted to share with you my early fall checklist on the homestead. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Listener Feedback from Jennifer What’s Up in the Garden We had a terrible infestation of cabbage worms (what we did about it) Fall lettuce is trying to bolt - will have a shade strategy in place for next year Main topic of the Show: An Early Fall Checklist Gardens Gather the antifreezing materials: plastic and bricks Stock tank heater Outside sheets Prepare the garlic bed Plant fall bulbs (tulips and daffodils, here we come!) Begin to mulch areas that are already done for the year (asparagus) Trim the eldreberries and mulberries (they are already dropping their leaves) Plan for any new fruit tree plantings Animals Updated food storage: more Ensure we have enough hay for the winter Test the water antifreezing systems Look at shelter and evaluate for winter Bedding Outdoor shelter for dogs and cats Humans Prepare for the fall root cellar move Review the freezer contents and look for food storage weaknesses Finish the rocket mass heater Review pipe anti-freezing technology Start winterizing the yard things Look the cars over for decent antifreeze, etc Power outtage kit review First aid/medicinal support review (flu, colds) Firewood Clean the chimney Order the broken stove baffle (OMG) Holiday travel and guest plans Review winter clothing status Really the only thing on this list that does not apply to a city fall check list would be the livestock list and if you have pets, it might well. I am often struck by how the lessons in developing my lifestyle freedom on a homestead apply to most other ways of living that a person might choose. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce </li
S4 E214 · Fri, September 20, 2019
Daniel Allen of TinyGiantLife on Aircrete
It is Friday so we have an interview show and today, I talk with Daniel Allen about aircrete - an interesting, insulative and very flexible building material that you may want to consider for your next project. Resources Website: https://tinygiantlife.biz/ Video course YouTube channel Bio: Daniel Allen 30 years in the building Industry I took a job in I.T. and the company lost its big client to an Exxon buy out. The great recession hit and I could not find work without moving. So I cashed out my retirement, bought some land, build a small house and lived for a few years growing all my own food taking odd jobs. I started building alternative buildings and had the opportunity to build every type of alternative structure. Eventually I found AirCrete, or cellular cement as it's know in the industry. I fell in love with it. AirCrete let's a comfortable structure be build in any climate affordably with the enormous amounts of labors required by typical alternative construction or expensive machines. Throw some tools and cement in a truck and one person can build anywhere they can drive to. Now, I am starting a web based business teaching people how to build cheap beautiful debt free homes so that they can live an intentional life with or without a typical job. I offer digital video courses as well as workshops. Richard Hastings turned me onto your podcast. I did a podcast interview with the survival podcast and really licked the interaction. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E213 · Wed, September 18, 2019
Adding Value to Your Garlic
Today, we will discuss three value-adding ideas for your garlic crop. Why? Because in just 3 weeks or so, it is time to plant garlic here and if you decide to sell garlic products, you may want to plant more than you did last year. #HollerHatWednesday: What in the world happened? Stump the Sauce Why am I getting a huge air gap in my canned foods? Background: sometimes when I process foods, after I remove the jar from the canner, I find that a bunch of liquid has boiled out and it leaves an air gap. Why does this happen? Is it safe to eat the food? What’s Up in the Garden Insects Eating fresh salad from the garden. Laying plans to prepare the garlic planting beds Jerusalem artichokes are blooming FWIW Main topic of the Show: 3 value add ideas for your garlic Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E212 · Mon, September 16, 2019
Holler Homestead Business Update
Today, we will run through the various business endeavors going on here at the Holler Homestead and give on update on progress toward their goals - as well as share some lessons learned along the way. Direct Downlaod Amazon Highlight: Fine tipped white chalk pens Show References: Episode 155 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Green Chili Event Update 24 jars of salsa, 24 jars of canned stewed tomatoes Canning is done for now Also: 100 lbs onions, 2 boxes sweet potatoes What’s in Season Lettuce is ready to harvest in the AP system - and it has been very very hot Deciding when to harvest the sweet potatoes Operation Independence Located a convenient place to have my pallets of coffee delivered that will save me $150 per time I order green beans! Main topic of the Show: Holler Homestead Business Update Make it a great week! Song: Wolf 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
S4 E211 · Wed, September 11, 2019
Hatch Green Chili Day
Green Chili Day is just around the corner and I thought I would take some time today to share a few recipes, including my latest salsa recipe, talk about the event preparation and generally get folks excited to come here to the Holler Homestead and hang out. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Stump the Sauce How do I pull ph on fermented foods if I do not have a $75 tester? Can I use ph strips? What’s Up in the Garden Fall plants are looking great Sweet potato greens - thinking about when I want to harvest the potatoes Jerusalem artichokes are blooming and that means this is the time to mark your patches of wild ones for later harvest - the tubers will be starting to form now as the plant energy returns to the earth Thinking about planting garlic - maybe this year is the year? Duckling Update Limpy returned to the flock Main topic of the Show: Hatch Green Chili Day Make it a great week! Song: 911 by sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E210 · Mon, September 09, 2019
Flight for Combat Veterans with Kurt Dugger and Gretchen Catherwood
Today I have something that is near and dear to my heart: I have been seeking something to support to help combat veterans who come home carrying a heavy burden. And this weekend, I had a great interview with Kurt Dugger of Freedom And Photography and Gretchen Catherwood of the Dark Horse Lodg e. Kurt will embark on a journey across the state of Tennessee in a paramotor to raise awareness of the high suicide rate among combat veterans - and to help raise money for the Dark Horse Lodge. This interview is well worth a listen. Direct Download Amazon Highlight Terro Ant Baits Show Resources Dark Horse Lodge Freedom and Photography Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canned more salsa and tomato sauce 32 jars of green beans Ready to harvest some herbs for drying, but green chili week starts Wednesday, so holding off on making more messe What’s in Season Goldenrod is blooming Plantain is back Apples are in their prime Operation Independence Still dialing in the water situation Offering my guest cabin for a 5 month rental starting November 1 Moving a guest camper to the Holler Main topic of the Show: Flight for Combat Veterans with Kurt Dugger and Gretchen Catherwood Make it a great week! Song: Burned by 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
S4 E209 · Wed, September 04, 2019
How the Pump House Works with the Tactical Redneck
Remember the one thing that I always say about moving to a homestead? LEARN TO MAINTAIN YOUR WELL or PUMPHOUSE. Well this week, the holler homestead pump house was completely re-plumbed. I have patched and patched the thing for 13 years and since we already had redone all the house plumbing, Tactical decided to apply pressure until I let him redo the pump house completely. So I did. With one caveat. I needed to understand everything he did and why so that this winter, if something breaks, I can fix it. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and whhy does Mama Sauce look shellshocked? Announcement: Interviewed on The Survival Podcast by Jack Spirko today about building community - be sure to check that episode out. Stump the Sauce - sauerkraut Amazon Highlight: Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor https://amzn.to/2LmLamh What’s Up in the Garden Fall transplants are in Cleaning out the old-dead summer plants Sweet potato greens are going insane Cooler at night = more fruiting flowers on plants Main topic of the Show: How the Pump House Works with the Tactical Redneck Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E208 · Fri, August 30, 2019
The Duckling That Almost Lost Her Foot
Today, I tell the story of the little duckling who could - or rather the little duckling who got herself into a predicament that almost resulted in a foot being cut off. Spoiler alert: she still has her foot. Monday is Labor Day and there will be no show. Green Chili Day Event Registration: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/green-chili-day/ Stump the Sauce Breeding chickens: what to do with the roo? Main topic of the Show: The Duckling That Almost Lost Her Foot Lessons learned A towel on the washing machine makes a great first aid table for small animals - saves the back and storing animal first aid in the laundry room was a win Do not use blue cote on deep wounds that will have to be stitched The story would have been very different had I been alone on the homestead (multiple people=good on the homestead) Always carry your phone even on morning rounds No matter how hard you try to be a good steward of your livestock - something will go wrong - be mentally ready for it -- and keep basic first aid supplies on hand Even when it seems urgent don’t be in a hurry on animal first aid CAC Team Seeks Hurricane Volunteers Make it a great weekend! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E207 · Wed, August 28, 2019
Four Christmas Gift Ideas to Start Now
Today, I will talk through four ideas for homey and homemade gifts you can start now in preparation for Christmas. This is the fourth time I have done this episode and it gets harder each year. If you do not find something you like in this one, you can go back and listen to the past three. I have provided links to them in the show notes. Past Gift Idea Episodes https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/12/12/episode-15-five-country-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/10/23/episode-54-five-homemade-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2018/12/03/episode-107-handmade-homey-gifts-and-firing-toxic-people/ #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? What’s Up in the Garden Thinning out plants to make room for the fall garden Basil is coming on strong Tomatoes are about done but I found a survivor Malabar spinach is taking off -- need to trellis it Grabbed and 89 cent bag of leeks at aldi and planted them Getting fall transplants in this week because I found some Main topic of the Show: Four Christmas Gift Ideas to Start Now Reusable hand warmer Brownies in a jar https://delightfulemade.com/2014/05/08/mm-brownies-jar-free-printable/ Bitters Fire Starters Reference LINK: http://mylittleredtractor.com/index.php/2017/11/08/diy-fire-starters/ Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E206 · Mon, August 26, 2019
Prepare to Take Detours in Stride
Today I was inspired by a listener who posted a quote over on the Mewe group for Living Free in Tennessee to remember to take life's detours in stride - and we had a doozy this weekend! Direct Download Weekly Amazon Highlight: Bourbon Smoked Paprika Green Chili Weekend Reminder - members only registration tomorrow, open to everyone on Wednesday. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Green bean derailment problem - Mama Sauce saves the day Salsa is still a thing we cannot have enough of Freezer Audit Stump the Sauce What to do if your partner is not ready to set long-term goals with you. What’s in Season Watercress Sweet potato greens Malabar Spinach and Thai Water Spinach Operation Independence The tub is set at Basecamp Main topic of the Show: Prepare to Take Detours in Stride Membership Sale ends Saturday Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E205 · Fri, August 23, 2019
5 Project Management Systems We Have Hated with Mama Sauce
Today’s topic was suggested on the Mewe chat group. Someone wondered if I could give a breakdown of project tracking systems and pros and cons. Then Mama Sauce showed up in town and I thought what better way to do this than to interview her - the person who has been with me through practically all of the gyrations and tribulations of FIVE different tracking systems until we have landed on what we use today. Direct Download Interview with Mama Sauce: 5 Project Management Systems We Have Hated Make it a great week Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Cook With What You Have - a cooking guide by Nicole Sauce Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E204 · Wed, August 21, 2019
5 Winter Preparations You Can Do Now
It is Wednesday so it is a homesteading day and what better topic to think about, dream about and focus on when it is 95 degrees outside and 95% humidity, than preparing for winter? #HollerHatWednesday: WHY IS SHE WITH THE TRN AND what is everyone around her doing? Hold the Date: September 14 - Green Chili Weekend Event Stump the Sauce Tim on relocating peppers into the house for winter Tales from the Booze Whisperer What to drink after a very long, hot drive What’s Up in the Garden Hitting the fall planning and planting Another small wave of tomatoes Chard and basil Sweet potato greens Main topic of the Show: 5 preparations for winter you can do now Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E203 · Mon, August 19, 2019
Kindness and Sweeping Generalizations
Today, I talk about some of the mental instability that is increasingly visible because of tools like Mewe and Facebook - and to encourage reactions in kindness. Amazon Highlight: T he Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emory Tales from the Prepper Pantry 30 chickens, 30 necks, 60 missing feet Freezer Audit happening this week when Mama Sauce arrives Catfish from the farm sitter Already using up this year’s salsa Time to get serious about drying winter herbs like goldenseal, peppermint and mullein What’s in Season Goldenseal Elderberry Wild Watercress (unusually early) Peppermint Excited to see it will be another decent paw paw year! Operation Independence Debt O Meter - selling stuff we don’t need New finance structure for all businesses is working - but taking discipline New offering at Spark Communications Group: Website development coaching program (one on one - 5 sessions) Hack My Solar Workshop Debrief Main topic of the Show: Kindness and Sweeping Generalizations 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/
S4 E202 · Wed, August 14, 2019
Four Essential Characteristics of the Successful Homesteader
A look at the homesteader as a whole person. What makes a homesteader successful or not successful? Well, it turns out that there are some things that many successful homesteaders have in common and today we will talk about four of them. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Stump the Sauce FromCat:How do you can Gazpacho without heating it up Winter Gazpacho recipe: http://www.sweetpaulmag.com/food/authentic-spanish-gazpacho What’s Up in the Garden Dseased green bean vines are still producing like mad Tomatoes are about finished It is time to clean out the ap and interplant fall things Main topic of the Show: 4 Essential Characteristics of the Successful Homesteader Make it a great week! 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
S4 E201 · Mon, August 12, 2019
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
Today we talk about today and its role in building the life you choose to live on your terms. Because today is the first day of the rest of your life. Direct Download Amazon Highlight: Terro Liquid Ant Bait Traps I wrote a cookbook! Cook With What You Have Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freezer re-org month is upon us - you never know what treasures you will find Canning green beans in 2 weeks First box of onions is in hand 30 meat birds What’s in Season Okra is here Harvesting wild herbs for winter Time to dry some comfrey Passion flower vines have flowers but no fruit yet Operation Independence Basecamp update: Debt Payoff: Tractor for sale Main topic of the Show: The First Day of the Rest of your Life Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out by 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
S4 E200 · Fri, August 09, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Bullying
Today is Friday so we have a thought of the walk and there has not been one of these in quite awhile since I took Fridays off in July. And today’s topic was sparked as part of a conversation over on our Mewe group about bullying. Because kids are mean, right? Or is it the artificial situations we put them in? But we will talk more about that in the main content of today’s show. Direct Download Janet Szabo is collecting links of listeners who have blogs, podcasts or what have you content sites - reach her in the Facebook Group or the Mewe Group . Feedback on layout software from Derek Main topic of the Show: Thought of the Walk on Bullying Make it a Great Week Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E199 · Wed, August 07, 2019
Homestead Q and A
Today, we will address a set of homestead/food freedom related questions: What to do with too much squash, composting outhouses, keeping your animals alive in the heat of the summer, small business finance, self-publishing and more. Direct Download Mewe Chats Tuesday and Thursday at 7am Amazon Highlight: Getting Things Done #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce From Bryan: what do I do with an abundance of squash? Episode 8: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/07/23/episode-8-five-ways-to-prepare-summer-squash-and-zucchini/ Squash Enchilada Casserole Pureed with horseradish and cheese Grated and as hashbrowns (pour the oil on - mix with grated potatoes) Grated and frozen (freeze flat - sticking warning) Squash soup (grated) -- plain or bisque style Squash salsa: https://recipes.saladmaster.com/recipe/summer-squash-salsa What’s Up in the Garden Vacation and neglect Tomato blight Lots of green beans Starting more seeds this coming weekend Main topic of the Show: A variety show Tamlynn: How to keep animals alive in the hear Jenni: A series of Aquaponics questions Ken Eash: Composting Outhouse Joel: When and how should I harvest plantain and mullein? Ryan: Business finance 101 Jenni againi: What's the best way to season a natural carbon steel wok? Ken again: How finely do you ground your coffee for a french press? Chuck and Barbie: How do you self publish Thesia: Combining two flocks of ducks, or introducing young ones with adults. Amazon Highlight: Getting Things Done Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E87 · Mon, August 05, 2019
Build Productivity with #My3Things
Today, I am on vacation so we have a replay episode and this is one from just about a year ago. It is all about #My3Things. This was the initial kickoff of that concept on this podcast and I thought it would be fun to revisit it a year later and think about how things have grown over this past year, the relationships you have developed with one another, and how many things we have all gotten accomplished in that time! Now...off to sip a cocktail by the pool! Direct Download Make it a great week!
S4 E198 · Fri, August 02, 2019
Lessons Learned from the #JulyChallenge
Today, we have a fun interview with Tamlynn Clyde about lessons learned from the July Grocery Challenge - you remember right? The challenge where we decided not to go to commercial grocery stores for a month to test our pantry strength, our community relationships and ability to feed ourselves. Remember, if you want to join us for an interview, you can do so by filling out the guest form here. Direct Download Tamlynn Clyde and her family currently live in North Texas on a 5 acre homestead. They raise honeybees, dairy goats, chickens, fruits and vegetables. She hates humidity, chiggers, and going to the grocery store. Reach her on Facebook here . Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Check out my cookbook: Cook with What You Have
S4 E197 · Wed, July 31, 2019
Protecting Ducks from Predators
And today we got 15 baby ducks and so must juggle the super small babies and the less small babies who cannot be raised as a flock yet because they are too far apart. And as I got to thinking about it, I realized that I have never shared how we seek tp protect our ducks from predators, so today I will review our 4 strategies for protecting our ducks from predators while free ranging them. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Stump the Sauce From Emily: What to do with too many limes? What’s Up in the Garden Manually watering the AP Dutch buckets because the drip system is plugged up Green beans Sweet potato greens in abundance Tomatoes are slow going this week Squash is GONE Peppers are a bust this year - I did not give them enough light and space Main topic of the Show: Protecting Ducks from Predators Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E196 · Mon, July 29, 2019
5 Excuses for Not Starting Your Business
Today, I really wanted to step back and take a look at something we do not talk about much here on Living Free in Tennessee - and that is reasons WHY people do not start their businesses. Or rather the top 5 excuses I see people using to not get started. Direct Download Amazon Highlight: Sherpa Himalayan Salt Tales from the Prepper Pantry Time to re-order salt Yes I did buy mason jars Traded coffee for turkeys Put up 22 pints of salsa, got another 20 lbs of tomatoes to process today The living room canned good storage area is full -- sooner than usual What’s in Season Jewel weed Comfrey Cook with what you have - the green beans that went to long! --- book promo. Operation Independence Basecamp update: cleared out the last of the smelly paneling and the bathroom is ready for drywall. It is coming along a bit slower than planned because of my schedule. Saved $500 on tyres Announcement - no show on Monday - vacation day Main topic of the Show: 5 Excuses for Make it a great week! Song: Burned, by 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
S4 E195 · Wed, July 24, 2019
3 Ways to Combat Homesteader Loneliness
And here is a fun topic for the summer: 3 ways to combat loneliness on the homestead. Because now it is summer. But winter is coming #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Stump the Sauce: How about them apples? What’s Up in the Garden The garden has outpaced my ability to keep up with the harvest, but this is more about my schedule than the garden A mid July cooling off inspired me to get some new plants going in there - the first round are getting long in the tooth. I am seeking sources for fall plants since I did not actually seed trays this year. Anyone local have some started? Duckling Update - what really happened --- 2 ducklings have survived. Main topic of the Show: 3 Ways to Combat Homesteader Loneliness Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E194 · Mon, July 22, 2019
Preserving Peaches
Today we talk about canning, jamming, drying and freezing peaches along with tips I have learned over the years to make things go smoother. Direct Download Urban Homesteading Workshop in Charlottesville, VA Hack My Solar Workshop in Clinton, TN Amazon Highlight: Zyliss Garlic Peeler Tales from the Prepper Pantry Peachapalooza - jam city Out of jelly jars and low on canning jars and have not yet done beans, corn, dilly beans, green chilies or salsa Focused on eating through the freezer - still haven’t done the summer audit JulyChallenge Update - chocolate rations story Assessing weaknesses - bourbon, chocolate, snacks - not a true weakness In-Season means in-season (Onion problem is not really a problem) Paper supplies are mostly well managed but it is going to be close on some items I do not plan my pet food well What’s in Season Jewel weed Red amaranth Nother wild green that is packed with nutrient Harvest young flowers to eat Seeds are a grain that is gluten free >>I always identify it when it is a bit late to eat the seeds but plan to cultivate a patch on my wild food hillside Operation Independence 14 jars of peaches, 55 jars of jelly - $50 and a relaxing weekend of canning invested https://hackmysolar.com/hack-my-solar-workshop/ Main topic of the Show: Preserving Peaches Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave by 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
S4 E193 · Wed, July 17, 2019
Mail Ordered Baby Ducks
Today I will catch you up on the duck hijinks at the Holler Homestead and talk about mail ordered ducks and the trials and tribulations that can happen with them. Direct Download HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? July Challenge Update Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Cook With What You Have - Dori’s Story Stump the Sauce My salsa is too hot Canning Yellow Tomatoes What’s Up in the Garden The July heat is stressing some of my plants and I am having to manually water Sweet potato greens are coming on Malabar spinach and Thai water spinach is not growing very fast - not sure why Main topic of the Show: Mail Order Baby Ducks Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E191 · Mon, July 15, 2019
5 Ways to Make Good Conversation
And the topic I have set up for today is one that people have been asking be to cover for quite some time. 5 ways to make good conversation. You may wonder why the asked me of all people to do this. I mean, I can talk for an hour at a time and it ends up being a podcast - and this narration does not a conversation make. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Salsa Stewed tomatoes Still eating workshop leftovers Time to do a freezer audit/defrost What’s in Season Sassafrass leaves Mullein flower Plantain seeds Dill weed is about done Operation Independence Still working on basecamp Main topic of the Show: 5 Ways to Make Interesting Conversation Make it a great week! Song: Burned by 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
S4 E190 · Wed, July 10, 2019
Using, Preserving & Canning Tomatoes
Originally, I had planned to talk about hand tool maintenance, but then I kept getting lots of questions about tomatoes - like what to do if you get too many, or not enough, or if your salsa is runny, or how to preserve them so I thought, why not talk about one of my favorite topics? Canning tomatoes and other ways to preserve them! #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Ken Eash - A Good Carpenter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/constructionandhandymanservices/ Stump the Sauce What do I do if I make homemade salsa and it is runny? Tales from the Booze Whisperer Bourbon Ice Cube Update (slushy story) What’s Up in the Garden It is too hot!! Next round of seeds are in - watching the AP carefully for evaporation Main topic of the Show: Canning, Using and Preserving Tomatoes Shop on Amazon Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E189 · Tue, July 09, 2019
Helping Hand Days Are Normal
I stared and stared at the blank screen today, trying to figure out what to write about. I talked to Autofab and Tactical this morning and nothing specific came out. This almost never happens and the challenge is that what I want to share is something that doesn’t happen much but should. And it has to do with hard work, community, fellowship and forward progress. And I wasn’t sure if it was different enough from my episode on hard work. But then 3 pm rolled around and all I had were my usual segments, coffee orders shipped, and a big, blank screen. So today, you get the story of Basecamp, the cleanup project and the GSD crew. Direct Download Feedback from Bryan - Untouchable Day Tales from the Prepper Pantry Grocery challenge Hashtag: #Julychallenge on social Ham Holler Stew Roasted potatoes and the Evo Olive Oil Sprayer: https://amzn.to/2FWuhvx Broke into this year’s pickles Cook with What You Have Almost through last winter’s venison What’s in Season Watercress is harvestable again which is strange for this time of year Creek Mint Lilies Wineberries Blueberries All the garden things Operation Independence GSD Crew Dropped In Debt Payoff is Nigh Main topic of the Show: Helping Hand Days Are Normal Make it a great week! Song: Wolf by 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
S4 E188 · Wed, July 03, 2019
All About Pickles
What else to talk about in a week where I am processing a bushel of cucumbers than making pickles?! So today, I will talk to you about making pickles a few ways, as well as share a fun relish recipe. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Got nothing this week - send in your questions! Tales from the Booze Whisperer Bourbon Ice Cubes What’s Up in the Garden It is time to start new tomatoes below the current tomatoes Dill is heading out - hoping to get a patch started in the yard that comes back each year Cucumbers are starting to come on! Lots of green beans - reseeded at the base in the AP to hopefully get a second round later in the year Main topic of the Show: All About Pickles QUICK PICKLES FERMENTED PICKLES Hot Pickle Relish Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E187 · Mon, July 01, 2019
Hard Work Matters
Hard work. We sometimes underestimate the impact that hard work has on us. And I don't mean just the hard muscles, but the spiritual benefit of working hard and getting things done. And after you work hard, you play hard right? So today, i thought we would examine that a bit more. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Grocery Store Challenge Eating mostly off the garden at the moment Canning Pickles What’s in Season All the fresh veggies Blueberries Cookbook announcement! https://amzn.to/2LpPfGG Operation Independence Looking at buying land to put in a hipcamp ground Main topic of the Show: Hard Work Matters Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out by 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
S4 E186 · Fri, June 28, 2019
A Side Hustle Life
Today, I wanted to give you what you were supposed to get on Monday - a walk through of this side hustle life and how, over time, they can lead you to your passion - that is assuming that you are at a place where you are ready to find it. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry 2 more gallons of honey collected - $20 a quart Actively using up last canned goods from 2017 Grocery store challenge - purpose to test my pantry management One item allowed - mine is half and half Travel does not count Farmers market is ok, but not buying prepared foods Regularly scheduled things (like my annual salt purchase) is allowed What’s in Season Yay!! Tomatoes Edible flowers AP greens and green beans Squash - still not doing awesome with the squash Harvesting potatoes Operation Independence Closed on the new rental house - which folds into today’s show nicely. We’ve been doing the initial sterilization - and I use that word strategically because the last inhabitants were not sanitary with their bodily waste, or that of their animals so we have been cleaning out all manner of fecal matter both in the main house, the yard and the basement. It has been rather horrific and Tactical Redneck has shouldered most of this burden because he doesn’t want me to repeat last year and get sick. Product recommendation: Rocco Stain and Odor Eliminator: https://amzn.to/2IVWwfE How does this lead to independence? It will become local revenue in the form of rent over time and hopefully build into another rental and another and another. Main topic of the Show: A Side Hustle Life Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song by 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
S4 E185 · Wed, June 19, 2019
Replay - the Bounty of Simply Living
Today, I needed a reminder about living my life on my terms, not society's so we have a replay. We will take a walk through the benefits of simply living. Simply living – as in simply living your life, not letting others live it for you. Why Simply living and not simple living? You gotta listen to find out! Direct Download 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
S4 E184 · Mon, June 17, 2019
Investing in Family
Today we explore investing in family and what it means to build your dynasty, why that is not a bad thing, as well as who your family should be. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canning Reorganization Update Workshop Leftovers, the gift that keeps on giving Getting a handle on how much vinegar we use in a year 9Orders for pickup) Comment on sears and the mercantile What’s in Season Creek mint Mullein is blooming All the garden things! Still no ripe tomatoes Operation Independence Embarking on a new real estate project soon - starting the process of expanding the number of properties I manage Keeping Redneck around is resulting in things getting fixed without needing to call “a guy” Main topic of the Show: Investing in Family Make it a great week! Song: Grandpa's Song by 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
S4 E183 · Wed, June 12, 2019
8 Steps to Mastering Canning
Today we will talk about the 8 projects you can do to master canning. Because canning is a great way to tap into abundance and enjoy your results all year long. But canning, like any skill, works best as a progression. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? 150k sweepstakes ends on Monday - get you shares in and email me to be entered into the drawing. Direct Download Show Resources All American Pressure Canner Kit: https://amzn.to/2F6yHzl Presto Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/2WFmDQv Electric Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/31lnLaC The Encyclopedia of Country Living: https://amzn.to/2WCGyKR Stump the Sauce How to Stop a Circular Discussion? (Broken record syndrome) Figure out the why Break the cycle https://www.psychmechanics.com/2018/12/why-people-keep-repeating-same-thing.html Dry erase board trick Let me repeat what I heard you say - is this right? Would you like me to run out and get you that answer right now? Tales from the Booze Whisperer Whisky Ice Cubes What’s Up in the Garden Green Beans Chard Potatoes Squash Basil Still no ripe tomatoes Time to start second wave of summer veggies and the fall garden plants Main topic of the Show: Steps to Mastering Canning Make it a Great Week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E182 · Mon, June 10, 2019
Cook with What You Have
Today, we cover some ways to get started in cooking with what you have rather than a recipe. ANNOUNCEMENT: Cook With What You Have will be available for download on the membership portal on Friday! Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry All the processing is happening Working toward all wide mouth jars 13 quarts of beets pickled Bone broth in process Herbs drying Want: Canning Kitchen set up outside What’s in Season Day lilies: Salads and sautes Dill: Pickling and salads Elderflower: Fritters & Tea Honeysuckle flower: Simple syrup for beverages this week Hearty greens like dock and plantain are getting a bit chewy, but you can harvest and eat plantain seeds Operation Independence 10 Quarts of Honey extracted - a $200 value. Keeping 4 for us and selling the rest. Finished out some of the wrong kind of project opening up more time for the long term push Main topic of the Show: Cook with What You Have Book Recommendation from the show: Ratio Make it a great week! Song: Dr. Feeley, Dr. Skinner by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up MeWe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E181 · Fri, June 07, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Power Abuse
Today I examine a bad cultural habit we have of demanding that others give up their rights just because we had to give up ours. This is a thought of the walk episode so it is short. Don't forget - share my podcast with 2 friends and email me to be entered to win 5 lbs of coffee or a premium membership. MeWe Group Friend me on MeWe Direct Download Main topic: Thought of the Walk on Power Abuse Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN on MeW e Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E180 · Wed, June 05, 2019
Small Motor Maintenance 101 on the Homestead
T oday, I have invited the Tactical Redneck to come on the show and talk to us about small motor maintenance for three items: a push lawnmower, a chainsaw, and a weed eater (not the goat). Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce What to do when your passion is hard to find What’s Up in the Garden Updated the trellising strategy in the ap and made sure all the suckers were off the tomatoes Mexican Sourgurken will be ready soon Scapes came and went and it is time to harvest garlic and baby potatoes Lots of firsts: Malabar spinach is up, 1st green bean, coriander seed pods are there, carrots coming on slowly, 1st squash Seeding another round of beans, cloning tomatoes, looking at starting cucumer and squash plants inside to transplant later in the summer after the vine borers dessimate all my stuff. Time to plan the fall garden Main topic of the Show: Small Motor Maintenance on the Homestead Make it a Great Week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E179 · Mon, June 03, 2019
If You're Not Trying Something New, You're Doing It Wrong
Sometimes, we must push back on repugnance, learn or try something new, because if we stop learning - we stop growing. And if you are not growing, atrophy quickly follows. Direct Download Reminder: 7am-7:30am Tuesday and Thursday Live Chat on Mewe ! Tales from the Prepper Pantry The pickled beet story Dill from the market ( Dog Fennel ) -- I said Horse Fennel in the show - I meant Dog Fennel! DO NOT EAT DOG FENNEL!! Canning tip: Never reuse lids What’s in Season First baby squash Rosepetals (candied) Day lilies Nasturtium - too bad I did not plant any Operation Independence Cook with what you have The tool fairy Main topic of the Show: If you’re not learning something new, you’re doing it wrong! Song: Calling My Name - by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E178 · Fri, May 31, 2019
Large Scale Aquaponics and Permaculture with Richard Hasting
Today is a Friday so we have an interview show today and I think you are going to love this one - Especially all of you who have been dabbling in or dreaming of installing your own Aquaponics system! We will hear about Aquaponics on a large scale, lessons learned and how it integrates with a permaculture approach to homesteading from Richard Hasting. Direct Download Announcements! 150k download celebration - share with two friends and email me to tell me you did and get entered to win 5 lbs of coffee or 1 year annual membership at the premium level New email process for the show - sign up. Mewe Livechats Tuesday and Thursday, 7am-7:30am Central Time on the LFTN Mewe Group Show Resources EastTexasAquaponics.com Make it a Great Weekend! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E176 · Wed, May 29, 2019
Intro to Ducks
I got a question in about ducks and it was involved enough that I thought it would make a great Wednesday topic. And indeed, I find it easier to brood ducks on the summer than the early spring, so today we will go through a bunch of stuff, from brooding, to caring for, to why you might want ducks or chickens or chicken over ducks. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Stump the Sauce What to do with 12 dozen eggs - decide if you really want to eat that many eggs (8 week plan) Scramble and freeze in 2 egg sets Tales from the Booze Whisperer Variation on Julep by Derek What's Up in the Garden No rain - have had to water starter plants some more Tossing leftover sweet potato slips in a place where I always fight weeds to see what happens - and starting some organo there (need drip irrigation for that) Frankentomato should ripen soon Lots of volunteer tomatoes in one bed Keep thinking it is the last salad, and getting another salad ($.75 salad) Squash blooms Malabar spinach is finally up! Main Topic: Introduction to Ducks Brooding, feeding, water, diseases, training and more! Make it a Great Week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E175 · Fri, May 24, 2019
Thought of the Walk and Orwellian Manipulation
Originally, I was going to talk about eating frogs, but then I looked at something interesting. Y’all know I love to do CrossFit but that I injured my back moving a clothes dryer and have taken some time off right? But like all CrossFitters, I do tend to keep up on what is going on there. Well today, CrossFit corporate pulled out of Facebook and Instagram - and better yet, they published why. So we will talk about opting out or Orwellian manipulation. MeWe group: https://mewe.com/group/5ad3c44edeec7d2b4612b2bf Join my gym if you are in the Cookeville area CrossFit Article You Need to Read! Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E174 · Wed, May 22, 2019
Basic Mechanics of an Aquaponics System
Today, I talk through elements of an aquaponics system, bed styles and some things to think about when you start with aquaponics. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Find out how you can win 6 pounds of coffee or 1 year of free premium membership! Stump the Sauce What to serve if you want a totally foraged side dish What's Up in the Garden germination all the greens tomato and mexican sauergurken set Main topic of the Show: Basic Mechanics of an Aquaponics System Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E173 · Mon, May 20, 2019
What to Do When Your Time Isn't Yours
Today, we have an important topic for many of us - what to do when your time is not yours. Because there are times in almost everyone’s life where you end up in a situation where for one reason or another, your time is not yours. The expectations or agreements you have made put you in a position where you do not want to be. I know I feel choked whenever I end up in this position. Like I literally cannot breathe. So I thought it would be a good time to walk through ways to bear it, and ways to avoid it. Live Chat on MeWe Tuesday and Thursday 7am-7:30 am CT Tales from the Prepper Pantry I am so bad - the reorganization is still not done Using up green beans and corn and pickled things Researching green chili salsa recipes in advance of Green Chili Fest this fall A word on dry good storage What’s in Season Day lilies Vetch flowers Clover flower, Bee balm, Sage, Berry leaves, Lemon balm, Peppermint Thistle Operation Independence Dutch Buckets and gleaning soil from old grow beds Main topic of the Show: What to Do When Your Time Isn’t Yours Walk away Reset your expectations Retraining Seek the middle ground (Reduce times of pull) Accept that this is a tradeoff (I get to go to work vs I have to go to work) Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E172 · Fri, May 17, 2019
Building Value From Your Land with Jason Smith
Today is a Friday so we have an interview and this interview is great. Local farmer and listener Jason Smith of Smith Family Farm joins me today to talk about how they built their 10 acre paradise into something that both brings them high quality food and supplies locals and restaurants with awesome produce. You also get a booze whisperer segment today. Direct Download Show Links www.smithfamilyfarmtn.com (includes a blog) On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smith-Family-Farm-255557241224922/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_6SzCMTTkjNDS8qU2TzEg?view_as=subscriber Tales from the Booze Whisperer Red kryptonite Interview with Jason Smith of Smith Family Farm Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E171 · Wed, May 15, 2019
Introduction to Aquaponics - a user’s view
Today will be the first in a series of shows on Aquaponics - and today is the most basic of overviews - from the perspective of a user, not an installer, not a designer, but someone who has been hands on with an Aquaponics system for a year. #HollerHatWednesday: Whose floor is she on and who or what threw her there? Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Stump the Sauce How would you season your perfect bacon cheeseburger? Buy this paprika ! Tidings from the Garden $.95 salad will be served this evening (some lettuces are starting to bolt) Potatoes are looking great Peas are going strong Swiss chard is coming into its own Need to add nutrient - probably mg and calcium, though it could be iron, though that would be really odd Some beans are climbing their poles Tomatoes are blooming but have not set fruit Parsley and cilantro are going to seed More variety than last year Thai water spinach has germinated, malabar spinach has not - may put some in pots under heat mats Spent my June liquor budget on lava rock for AP expansion Main topic of the Show: Introduction to Aquaponics - a user’s view Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E170 · Mon, May 13, 2019
Business Decision Time - Push Through or Pull Out?
Today, I talk through something kind of personal - the thought process on whether to push through the hard time in my business or to pull the plug. This is a place everyone seems to come to when starting a micro business (under 5 employees) and I am right there. But more on that in the main section of today’s show. Show Links Mewe morning Chat Tuesday and Thursday: https://mewe.com/join/living_free_in_tennessee Kurt's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eF7NSGkVf8 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Drying herbs: Oregano and sage - comfrey Still in the massive reorganization Used the final onion Pulling out pork to grind rather than buy it ground to use up the meat in the freezer What’s in Season All the greens Strawberries Comfrey and vetch Bee balm, lemon balm, berry leaves No mushrooms this week Operation Independence Spike in web work Main topic of the Show: Business Decision Time - Push Through or Pull Out? Did your hustle turn out to be what you love? Will pushing through yield the financial results you want? If you add side income, is it the best use of your time? Are you actually set up to make a profit? Will you always have to have side income, or is this temporary? (VERY IMPORTANT) What are your alternative options and do any look more appealing than what you are doing now? Do you have the support you need to go for it? Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN on MeWe Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E169 · Fri, May 10, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Doers vs Takers
Today, we have a thought of the walk for Friday about Doers versus Takers. It really is amazing what happens when you gather a group of doers together and the become friends. Perhaps this is why the communities that work the best are based on doers, not takers. More on that in the show today. Direct Download Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E168 · Wed, May 08, 2019
Beginning the Permaculture Approach to Homesteading
Today, I talk about how to begin implementing a permaculture approach to your homestead. This has been at the front of my mind this year as I started taking a PDC. I will share with you how I stumble across permaculture, what it is, and some steps we have taken here to begin adjusting our homestead to be more functional through permaculture design. Don’t get me wrong: I am a student of permaculture sharing my journey with you, not an expert. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? @nicolesauce1 on Instagram ... Direct Download Stump the Sauce From Christie: What to do with too many onions Tales from the Booze Whisperer Update Getting the Gardens Ready Potatoes are looking awesome - need to fill in with wood chips or straw to encourage more potatoes Time to look for Garlic scapes Building Dutch Pots for last of the peppers and tomatoes Filled in herbs, water plant seeds, and other warm weather plants this week Onion starts going in the ground Sweet potatoes going in when dutch pots are done so we do not lose all the real estate in the ap like we did last year Main topic of the Show: Beginning the Permaculture Approach to Homesteading Show Links Zones simplified: https://www.permaculturevisions.com/getting-permaculture-zone/ Gaias Garden: https://amzn.to/2H9DpxP Onion Recipes: https://www.onions-usa.org/recipes Jack Spirko's New-ish Episodes on Permaculture http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/permaculture-part-one http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/permaculture-part-two http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/permaculture-part-three http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/permaculture-part-four Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ <ul
S4 E167 · Mon, May 06, 2019
Remember Not to Take Things Personally
It is so easy to get hurt by what people say and do to you - even when those same people meant something completely different. Today, I have a reminder for all of us to not take things so personally. It is not about you and it is not about me most of the time - but we perceive the world through our view - and everything can seem personally targeted to us, even when it isn’t. We will discuss that and some ways to reframe your view right after our regular segments. Cookbook update - Got my copy for a final edit - very excited to launch it! Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canning lots of stock Not done with the summer pantry transition we discussed in Wednesday’s show What’s in Season “Wild Strawberries” which are really Mock strawberries or Duchesnea indica Peas are blooming - pea shoots Hairy vetch All the lettuces Clover flower collection week (for tea) Operation Independence Talk about the independence fund and being penny wise and pound foolish Duplex is truly rented! Main topic of the Show: Remember Not to Take Things Personally Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E166 · Wed, May 01, 2019
Preparing the Pantry for Summer
Today we will talk about the annual process of preparing for summer in the pantry. You see, we are moving from eating what we have stored in large part to eating fresh foods and storing the excess and with that comes the need to audit, reorganize and plan for the coming year. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? (on Instagram: @nicolesauce1) Stump the Sauce From Angela: Do you grow lettuces from seeds or seedlings Event stock Getting the Gardens Ready Too many plants - need to get my dutch pots built Transition from cool weather plants to warm weather plants Harvesting every other day or so Battle of the weeds begins Main topic of the Show: Preparing the Pantry for Summer Process: Audit what it where Remove and deep clean section by section Move old to the “use it first” section, put empty jars in the add new canned goods section Freezer management: (Challenge every year) Assess if we used things at the same rate as we usually do Fast track 2 year old jars and/or meats by moving to the kitchen freezer Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E165 · Mon, April 29, 2019
Relationships Change Your Life at LFTN19
Today, we talk about some highlights from the spring workshop we had here at the Holler Homestead. The Tactical Redneck and Mama Sauce will join me to give their perspectives as well. Direct Download
S4 E164 · Fri, April 26, 2019
Replay of 5 Elements of Salad Dressing
Today is a big day at the LFTN Spring Workshop! We will have sessions all day then land at the barter blanket where folks have the fun of trying to tell the bet story to sell their wares. We bring you a timely replay today on how to make homemade salad dressing. Direct Download
S4 E163 · Wed, April 24, 2019
Replay of 5 Ways to Prepare Summer Squash
We are just launching out first evening of workshop hijinks today, so I bring you a replay episode in honor of my good friend The Tactical Redneck who has worked his ass off helping us get all set up for the big event. Direct Download
S4 E162 · Mon, April 22, 2019
Replay of Breakthroughs Happen When You Least Expect Them
This week, we have the Spring Workshop at the Holler Homestead so Living Free in Tennessee's podcasts will be all replay episodes all the time. First up this week, "Breakthroughs Happen When You Least Expect Them." It is always nice to have a reminder to make time to have the breakthroughs you need. I hope you enjoy this episode.
S4 E161 · Fri, April 19, 2019
Building The Life You Want with Small Scale Life
Today, we have an interview with a wonderful couple who are working together to build the life they want with a homesteading mentality but in an urban environment. Tom and Julie Domres of a Small Scale Life are a big part of our LFTN community and today, we get to talk about how they are accomplishing the best life they can build together. Direct Download Tom and Julie in the Web SmallScaleLife.com Instagram: @smallscalelife Make it a Great Week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E160 · Wed, April 17, 2019
Easy to Bake Bread
Today, we walk through something we have never really discussed on the podcast: Easy to Bake Bread via a process I learned from Geraldine Duncan - one of my early in life influencers and inspirers - the lady who showed me not to fear taking on big tasks in the kitchen. We will also walk through some homestead hijinks as this week has been crazy and when it is crazy on the homestead, your animals can sense something is up and I SWEAR they become crazy themselves. Or spring is in the air - either way. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce How can I keep my lettuces fresh How long can I expect them to remain fresh Tales from the Holler Homestead Goat Night Swarming Bees Holler Roast Ottoman Getting the Gardens Ready Potatoes are up Sweet Potato Slips Ready to Transplant $2.50 salad was achieved yesterday Tomatoes a foot tall and growing like mad Volunteer Squash, beans and other plants Main topic of the Show: Easy to Bake Bread Make a sponge Work in the rest of the flour Let Rise Bake@425 for 20-25 minutes Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E159 · Mon, April 15, 2019
Delicious Event Food
Today we go back to one of our core topics to cheer myself up: Making tasty food. Also, we are precooking much of the food for the Spring Workshop right now so the house smells amazing. I dearly hope you enjoy this food-based episode! Announcement: There will be replays next week as we will be very focused on making this event fun. Do be sure to join the LFTN Coffee break Group if you want to see any of the livestreams we do from the event. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Serving us well - easy meals for crews of folks dropping in to help prepare for the workshop Onion Update Almost done with sweet potatoes - using them up this year! Lot’s or reorganization by Tactical means there may be a better system in the root cellar this winter What’s in Season Found another dryads saddle Reports or morels Will save the garden update for Wednesday, but we had a $2.85 salad this week. Tomorrow’s harvest will be our break even salad at $2.50 Operation Independence Traded rando reject coffee for lumber Duplex is probably rented - never say it is until the person moves in Share the podcast Main topic of the Show: Delicious Event Food Make it a great week! Song: Anonymous Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E158 · Fri, April 12, 2019
Thought of the Walk on American Ingenuity
Today is Friday so we have a Thought of the Walk episode. This is a short show where I talk through an idea I had while walking with my dogs, or sitting around the fire. American ingenuity is one thing that has made our economy grow despite all the fetters instilled upon it by government. It has lead to breakthroughs. But are we losing it? Direct Download Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E157 · Thu, April 11, 2019
How to Make Hard Cheese
And you know what Wednesday - er I mean Thursday means: We have a homestead focused episode today and I thought it was about time to have the second in our cheese series. Why? Because last week, I was on the road and one of my favorite things to do to eat well is to make a plate with veggies, pickled things hard yummy cheeses and meats in place of a heavy dinner meal. This is even more fun when you can grab a nice cheddar you have been aging and add some slices of that to the mix. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Stump the Sauce How to tap into what you have on hand to feed a work crew (easy meals) Getting the Gardens Ready Tomatoes are all out minus Timmy which will go out tonight Banana plants are going out New holly plant from Brand Volunteer squash has germinated so I am seeding squash and cukes to see if I can beat the dreaded supersonic SVB that I am convinced David transported here (it must be all his fault) Buying peppers at the market Saturday - I hope Potatoes are up Main topic of the Show: Cheddar Cheese Don't let the perfect get in the way of the good. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E156 · Wed, April 10, 2019
Replay Episode - Deescalation Strategies and BEES
Today we have a replay episode. The cement pad has been poured and people are still on site putting in the final touches on it and I am just dying to have a DANCE PARTY. But the episode on making hard cheeses is a bit much to jump into at this late hour, so I bring you a replay of an episode from one year ago. We were getting ready for the first spring workshop ever. I got completely publicly reamed by someone in a board meeting in a very inappropriate way. And it got me to thinking about ways to deescalate tense situations. Something we can all use a reminder about, right? SO, enjoy the episode formerly knows as 76. Make it a Great Week! Direct Download
S4 E155 · Mon, April 08, 2019
Personal progress, business development and focus
Today we have an update from the Holler Homestead on how things are progressing here. The first quarter is over and it is a good time to assess how 2019 plan is unraveling, look over the land before things get too overgrown, and make sure our focus is in the right place for long term success. So I will walk through the coffee, the podcast, the consulting and the paper - as well as check in on the progress of our developing homestead. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Meal planning around the pantry: fresh salads, stew, meatloaf this week Using up butternut squash: roasted May find a moment to head up to the nettle patch to gather some for winter teas What’s in Season Stinging nettle Hairy vetch- what an unfortunate name Dryad’s saddle mushrooms Lettuces, greens, pea shoots Carrots are up and looking good Transplanting tomatoes into the aquaponics system, 100 year old timmy is still hardening off Operation Independence Seeking 100 old bricks - the kind without holes in them. Email me if you know of a decent source in TN Main topic of the Show: Personal progress, business development and focus Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E154 · Fri, April 05, 2019
Designing Your Life with Salima Singletary
Today is Friday and that means we have a guest interview and today is another great one. We will hear from Salima Singletary about designing a life you want to live, specifically how she has set things up to be the way she and her husband wish to live in the long term --- and along the way she has learned skills, started a new business, and generally had fun adventures. Direct Download Salima's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Homestead-Glamour-1526103667698847/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadglamour/ Body Butter Order Form Salima is a stay-at-home mom who enjoys various arts and crafts when she isn't doing laundry and hauling kids to practices and games. In a previous life she worked as a copy editor at a university press and an advertising proofreader in one of the nation's oldest newspapers. She expected to end up a magazine editor, but life is full of surprises. Make it a Great Week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E153 · Tue, April 02, 2019
What We Can Learn From Travel
Travel teaches some great lessons that apply to normal home life and side hustle living. Today, I will talk through 6 things that occurred to me this week. 2 tickets left for the spring workshop ! Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Balancing on the road with pantry practices Almost out of Salsa What’s in Season Getting loads of salad greens from the aquaponics Watercress is at peak harvestability right now Dandelion flowers Transplanting tomatoes this coming weekend Operation Independence Sales - because it is important Collections - because it is even more important Main topic of the show: What We Can Learn From Travel Daniel from the coffee break group and logo design Make it a great week! Song: Dr Feeley, Dr Skinner by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E152 · Fri, March 29, 2019
Social Censorship is like the Bonfire of the Vanities
Today is Friday so it is a Thought of the Walk day and I got a little weird this week. I started thinking about social networks, censorship and the Bonfire of the Vanities. So we will discuss how social networks are behaving much like Friar Savonarola's rein of terror is mich like what is starting to happen now on what have become major publishing platforms. Direct Download Image licensed for reuse - original Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Filippo_Dolciati_(1443_-_1519)_Execution_of_Girolamo_Savonarola._1498,_Florence,_Museo_di_San_Marco.jpg Source: Museum of San Marco [Public domain] Make it a great week!
S4 E151 · Wed, March 27, 2019
5 Ways To Help Your Plants Through the Frost
Today, I thought I would talk about something all of us in Tennessee have been doing for a few weeks and that many of you will soon need to do: helping your plants through morning frosts that happen in the spring as the earth embraces spring, gets warm, then spikes down below the freezing point at night. I’ve got 5 things you can do without spending a ton of cash - and these are especially important if you are playing early spring plant roulette as I am. #HollerHatWednesday : Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download BrettChef on Hard Boiled Eggs Getting the Gardens Ready The year of taming the weeds by my house - transplanted day lillies, elderberry, comfrey, potatoes Added rose bush and rosa ragusa Need to fence out the chickens and do regular weed hoeing sessions, ground cover What I would be doing in sunshine plot: cutting weeds in the pathways, cleanup and mulching Stump the Sauce FROM Tom on pickled carrots Main topic of the Show: 5 ways to save your plants from frost Prepare the ground: Mulch Water them well Heat their feet Cover them Heat under the cover Bring plants inside... Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E150 · Mon, March 25, 2019
How Gratefulness Changes Your Future
Today, I want to examine gratitude and how being grateful for what you can do, what you have and what being grateful for others are in your life can do to help you find a pathway toward growth and success - and ultimately build the life you want to live rather than fall back into old habits of living up to everyone else’s expectations. Direct Download We are 3 seats away from being sold out for the Spring Workshop ! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Set up the composting area for kitchen scraps in Garbage grove A person cannot put up too much salsa Sweet potatoes are starting to think about turning - making sweet potato chips Pickled quail eggs for the workshop What’s in Season Ap salad and pea shoots Chickweed Wild mustard flowers All the other greens All the eggs Operation Independence Focused on renting the duplex, finishing the recipe book and starting another 2 salads from the ap = $10 each :) Tomatoes and pepper transplants are up and free from seed from previous years Main topic of the Show: Gratitude 1: Perspective is everything 2: Find the good in the bad things 3: Add purpose to being grateful 4: Break bad habits of ingratitude And how does being grateful help you build the life you want to live? I think that it does in a few ways: Redefines what is important and where to focus Puts you in a positive frame of mind, which leads you toward solutions rather than critiques Reminds you to be the one responsible for your happiness, success and life Brings graciousness and politeness back into the habit - and this is a habit fast disappearing Make it a great week! Song: Anonymous Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E149 · Fri, March 22, 2019
Building Your Dream Job with Jessica Mills
Today is Friday so we have a guest interview. When I got to know Jessica Mills, AKA "Dixie" from Homemade Wanderlust, I was impressed with her no nonsense, friendly and empowering approach to everything. She was fun to talk with, eager to share information, and genuinely interested in seeing everyone around her do well. This, paired with her ability to get things done well no matter what, made her a great person to interview. Join me today as I talk with Jessica about building your dream job, establishing a personal brand, backpacking, self-reliance and more!
S4 E148 · Wed, March 20, 2019
Spring on the Homestead
Today we run through things to thing through for the transition from winter into spring on the homestead. And not just for the homestead, but really, with a few minor tweaks for any household that is looking toward ongoing, steady management instead of the “on demand” approach to living and lifestyle. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Using up the last of your canned goods before a move Getting the Gardens Ready Potatoes are in the stepped area near the AP - hope is that I will keep up better on weeds Spring greens are doing well Tomatoes and peppers are up in the seedling trays Setting up a new mulching system since we are sans pigs Need to ground cover seed the pig pasture - clover and daikon radish Main topic of the Show: Spring on the Homestead Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E147 · Tue, March 19, 2019
Balance your short term and long term success with #my3things
Today, we will talk about My3Things - and more specifically - how to use it to balance your long term success with short term needs. As the group that shares accountability online grows, subtleties are beginning to appear in the approach - as well as some confusion on what #my3things is and how it works. So I will quickly review the basics as well as talk about your long term success strategy and how to build it into your daily and weekly life. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Fed a crew of 12 this weekend from the pantry Sweet potato chili Smoked butt, greens, corn and beans Bacon and eggs Holler Stew: Leftovers plus venison and tomatoes The Blackstone Cooktop What’s in Season All the early spring greens - though I have not seen wild mustard yet. Lettuce, leeks, peas from the AP Operation Independence GSD Weekend Happened and we now have a second composting outhouse Tore down the building in front of our workshop and cleared the area to prepare for the slab pour Did the earth works for the slab pour on Monday Main topic of the Show: #My3things - covering your long term bases in a short term environment Identify why: short term push (Das Website); overcommitted; poor prioritization; wasting time on something like social media, tv, etc (tracking app). Block time to focus on the long term at least 3 days a week for a full hour. (Monday choir story) Reprogram expectations away from always available, always responsive, both from yourself and from others. How to attack different roadblocks TN GSD Crew Classic Rock List : (Bryan Young) Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave, performed by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E146 · Wed, March 13, 2019
5 Tools to Keep on Your Homestead
Because today is a Wednesday, we will be talking about a homesteading topic - and one that is near and dear to many a heart. At the request of Victoria from the LFTN Coffee break group, I thought I would share with you 5 tools that I think every homestead should have - even the off-grid ones. But remember - if you ONLY can have 5 tools on your homestead, these are not they. Rather - these are 5 I truly wanted to highlight and each for a different reason. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Listener Feedback White Coffee Getting the Gardens Ready Potatoes ready to plant Seedlings on the heat mats Peas are up, which means pea shoot salads are coming soon Main topic of the Show: 5 Tools to Keep on Your Homestead Coffee Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E145 · Mon, March 11, 2019
REPLAY - Change Your Narrative, Change Your Life
Guys, I had one hell of a day today - and mostly not in a good way. By 5pm, I still was unable to record the show. It is rare that so much bad stuff comes up that I cannot record, but it happened today. So a close couple of friends asked me: "Why not do a replay?" And I thought about it and realize this: I NEEDED to re-listen to "Change Your Narrative, Change Your Life," so why not do a replay of that episode for all. We all have weird, yucky stuff happen from time to time - and it is a good reminder to make what you can of it when it does. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Putting lambsquarter seeds out Potatoes are going in the ground this week, along with a rose bush I got, rosehips Speaking of which: The last potatoes from the prepper pantry are either getting planted or eaten What’s in Season Watercress Chickweed Dandelion, deadnettle, stinging nettle, plantain Keeping my eyes out for dryad’s saddle mushrooms Operation Independence Duplex Other things Topic: Replay - Change Your Narrative, Change Your Live Song: Feed My Hunger Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
Fri, March 08, 2019
Running Your Successful Side Hustle - or Full Time Gig
Today, we have a fantastic guest and a fantastic topic. Sue Zoldak founder of The Zoldak Agency joins us to talk about setting up your business for success. Sue started her own ad agency in 2016 due to...client request. She has since gone 36 months without a corporate paycheck. She is also the founder of a networking group she started with 40 friends and now, 5 years later, is 1,400 people deep and one of the most well known in her industry. She is an adjunct professor in digital strategy at George Washington University. Direct Download I first met Sue at a workshop we were running and she was positioned to me as a competitor. As it turned out, she was fun to talk with, knew a helluvalot more than I did about digital marketing, and is one of those people who approaches life with a prosperity for all mindset. She saw the client as someone who needed a win and turned into a powerful force to help them as best she could - and she welcomed other people helping them in different ways. Make it a great week! Sue on the Web Web: www.thezoldagency.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezoldakagency/ Web: www.suezoldak.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/szoldak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suezoldak/ Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E143 · Wed, March 06, 2019
8 Plants You Should Grow in Your Yard, part 2
It is the first Wednesday in March so we should be doing a new topic, but I feel like plants got the shrift last month with those 3 missing days, so we are doing the second in a two part series on 8 plants to grow in your yard or on your homestead. Today I will share with you the final four plants. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Website migration update Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com. I have gotten some great show topic suggestions that you will hear soon! Main topic of the Show: 8 Plants You Should Grow in Your Yard, part 2 Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E142 · Mon, March 04, 2019
TN GSD Crew Strikes Again
If you don’t know who the TN GSD crew is, they are a group of friends who sometimes get together at one place or another and help kickstart a project. They’ve done site visits, plans, aquaponics builds, a composting toilet and had lots of fun along the way doing it. So what makes this community different? We will talk about that in today’s show as well as ways you can start developing your own community --- or finding one like it. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Using up stewed tomatoes: Sweet Potato Chili Normal Chili with Crowder Peas Preparing the potatoes to go in the ground (link to post in show notes) Hoping this freeze is the last real one for the year so we can bring out the overwintered banana plant and the water hyacinth Elderberry syrup in rotation as I feel seasonally challenged What’s in Season Early Spring Plant Roulette Update: It’s cold and the peas are thankfully not up Dandelion greens Watercress (will beat back a bit from the cold) Stinging nettle Tales from the Booze Whisperer Spices in drinks Stump the Sauce How to skim cream off of milk Operation Independence What goes around comes around - GSD Weekend at Brett’s - But more on that in today’s show Energy Expert Answer Should I grab these free solar panels? Main topic of the Show: TN GSD Crew strikes again Kudos from Coffee Break: Song list on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4re3uS64zN04patCYB3SlD?si=FN6aCWdeStCHh9F3JZW-dw Make it a great week! Song: 911 Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E142 · Fri, March 01, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Technology and Human Behavior
Today is Friday and a Thought of the Walk day. It has been a long couple of weeks selling random things and seeking to rent my duplex apartment out and this has gotten me to thinking about how technology is changing human behavior. It may seem like i am down on technology - I am not. But I do think we need to be aware of how we come across when we use it so that we are using the technology, not letting it define us. Direct Download Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E140 · Wed, February 27, 2019
8 Plants You Should Grow in Your Yard, part 1
Today is the first in a two-part series about 8 plants that you should grow in your yard or on your homestead if you can. Some of these are “wildly available” and others domesticated but all of them serve a culinary purpose. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday on Instagram 4 of the 8 plants you should grow Make it a Great Week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E139 · Mon, February 25, 2019
ROI on Your Time
It is easy to be sucked in by the siren’s call of being busy and checking things off your list — but are you viewing your time as an investment? We will talk about that and more today on Living Free in Tennessee. Workshop registration Tales from the Prepper Pantry Bugging in happened – almost had to tap into my condensed milk – which we need to rotate through What I put in the car Working through the green beans Making Sweet potato chili Method: weekly assessment of what needs to be used up and freezer audit season What’s in Season Watercress Duck eggs (also at the workshop) Lettuce Green Onions Wild Garlic 1st spring dead nettle popped up Tales from the Booze Whisperer Segment Stump the Sauce Sick of homemade vinaigrette – ideas for different salad dressing? Operation Independence DAS WEBSITE – on last task (that is of course taking longer than ever expected) Creative Outlet: Alzheimers, friends, singing, lifting your spirits (how that plays into independence) Main topic of the Show: ROI on Your Time Make it a great week! Song: Belly Dancing Vamp Tune, by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E138 · Fri, February 22, 2019
Episode 138: Homesteading When You Can't Go All In
Today April Ray of Radiant Acres joins me to talk about transitioning to the homestead from city living ---but not quite. Many folks need to have one person working a full time job while the other gets the homestead up and running. April and her husband and three children live in Hampshire, Tennessee, a tiny town an hour outside of Nashville. Four years ago, after living their entire lives in big cities (Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles), they moved out to the country with a desire to grow their own food and be more self-sufficient. But April's husband, Nick, kept his day job in Nashville and they've learned to be both city and country dwellers at the same time. They've discovered that homesteading isn't an all-or-nothing venture. Self sufficiency doesn't happen overnight. Instead, there's a long period of learning, growing, adventuring, failing, succeeding -- and commuting -- that takes place on the journey. https://www.facebook.com/raydiantacres/ Instagram @raydiantacres
S4 E137 · Wed, February 20, 2019
Transfer Seedlings Into Your Garden
Today, I will share with you how I go from seedling to plant in the ground, talk a bit about garden bed preparation, how to know when it is time and care of newly transplanted plants. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Sausage Hash and Roast Beef Hash Main topic of the Show: Transferring Seedlings Into Your Garden Prepare the ground How to know when it’s time How to transplant Care after transplant Do the same with store plants! Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E136 · Mon, February 18, 2019
Chase Away the Winter Time Blues
Today we will go through several things you can to do get your head right and enjoy the darkest days of winter. Seasonal Affective Disorder is not a fake thing, but it is something you can take on and change your narrative. So, let's do this! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Not using canned vegetables as much and here is why Audited what we have canned and in the root cellar and integrated them into the workshop menu Watercress is slow in the creek but growing well in the AP system Lost 2 heads of lettuce - left the cover off Should be doing sprouts but I am not… need to kick that into gear What’s in Season Watercress Wild Garlic Nettles are almost ready Mushrooms Tales from the Booze Whisperer Segment from David Oswalt Stump the Sauce My french press makes the coffee taste like ash...? Operation Independence We have applications in for the duplex and it will be done by the end of this month! (A bit on rental income and the pros and cons) Main topic of the Show: Chase Away the Wintertime Blues Make it a great week! Song: SURPRISE!! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E135 · Fri, February 15, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Reach vs. Control
This is a shorter episode where I share something that occurs to me while out on a walk. We focus so much on getting things done around here that sometimes it is easy to forget to make time for your mind to wander and a walk is a great way to do that. Today, I have some thoughts on the great tradeoff of control for other things such as reach, security, money and more. There is a constant pressure between these things and many folks do not assess their choices with this knowledge in hand. Direct Download Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E134 · Wed, February 13, 2019
Early Spring Plant Roulette
Today, I will talk about early spring plants, planting and the roulette game that many of us play as part of our gardening effort. Holler Hat Wednesday: Latest photo is up and quite a few of you have figured it out! Get your ticket for the Spring Workshop Early Spring Plant Roulette What is early spring plant roulette? Mama Sauce’s radish planting strategy The Method Link to how to start seedlings: https://livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/03/06/episode-26-starting-seedlings-for-the-newbee/ Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E132 · Mon, February 11, 2019
Episode 133: Advice for Running an Event on Your Land
Today, I will walk through areas to address if you plan to host an event or workshop so that you set yourself up for success and I will share what I learned as a seasoned event planner from last year’s spring workshop. Direct Download Register for the LFTN Spring Workshop! Cost is $400, but we only need your $100 deposit when you register. Tales from the Prepper Pantry AP system update Been gone a lot so not cruising through the stores as fast as I would like Potato update Pottage is up for tomorrow… Stump the Sauce How to use up too much BBQ sauce Operation Independence Dryer Installation Pump House Repair (A Note on living in the country and producing your own water) Duplex is about ready Main topic of the show: Tips for Running a successful Workshop on Your Land Advice Start planning way before you think you have to. This has been in the works since June 2018 Find great speakers Build a solid event team Safety and Security Systems (registration, check in, parking, camping, meals, sessions, Zello, Slack, Google Docs, Nametags) Make it an experience - it is not just some folks learning about rocket mass heaters it is Make it a great week! Song: Dr. Feeley, Dr. Skinner by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E132 · Fri, February 08, 2019
Apocalypse Gardening with the Tactical Redneck
Today, we welcome back a friend of the podcast: The Tactical Redneck as he discusses his learning process in gardening from the first day he planted seeds to squeezing ever last ounce of fertility from poorly cared for soil where he is now. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E131 · Mon, February 04, 2019
Family is Everything
Today, I have a pretty short episode about family, making time for them, and why it matters. Why short? Because today, I am coming to you from California while visiting my family -- and nieces -- who I have not seen in over a year. And what a visit it has been. I will be here through Tuesday and fly home on Wednesday, which means that the podcast for Wednesday will be a replay because I have realized that flying across the country, and also recording a podcast is not going to work this week. But don’t worry. We will be back to normal on Friday...and the Holler Hat content post will go out as planned as it is the last one before Thursday’s drawing for a free membership! Direct Download Spring Workshop: Jessica Mills, AKA Dixie, from Homemade Wanderlust will be sharing what she has learned about building a personal online brand. You will not want to miss her session! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Wild Garlic is up AP lettuce survived the deep cold! Groundhog did not see his shadow Listener feedback Note in re: How to leave an iTunes Review (Link in the Show Notes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-free-in-tennessee-nicole-sauce/id1116295539?mt=2 Click on "View in iTunes" Click on Ratings and Reviews Click on "Write a Review" Operation Independence Operation Back Rehab Daniel: Congratulations Main topic of the show: Family is Everything Make it a great week! Song: Grandpa's Song by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E130 · Sat, February 02, 2019
Thought of the Walk on Perspective
Today is Friday and that means a Thought of the Walk episode! And it it all about perspective on todays show. About when -- and when not -- to open your heart to different perspectives.
S4 E129 · Wed, January 30, 2019
What every homestead kitchen should have
Today, I thought it would be fun to wrap up the month of the modern homesteading kitchen topics by discussing what you should have in yours. It will break up into two categories the Basics and More Advanced. For me, good living and home cooking go hand in hand. And a good set up in the kitchen helps make this possible. Holler Hat Wednesday: Instagram: Nicolesauce1 Facebook: groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Listener Feedback: Sauerkraut questions What every Homestead Kitchen Should Have What I have: Knives: Santuko Knife by Shun: https://amzn.to/2WvvpwM Chef's Knife from MTKnives Shun utility knife: https://amzn.to/2WwsDap Henkle Cleaver: https://amzn.to/2G9NoDk Pressure Canner All American: https://amzn.to/2SeRS1F Canning Kit: https://amzn.to/2MGeza2 Crock pot: https://amzn.to/2Tjpqcd Hamilton Beach Food Processor: https://amzn.to/2Gc7mg Carey Pressure Canner/ Cooker: https://amzn.to/2Tn64TQ Sous Vide: https://amzn.to/2WpZwWt Oster Bread Maker: https://amzn.to/2WxQfMb (The quality of this machine has fallen over the years but the price point it right. If anyone likes a different brand for quality, toss your link in the comments.) Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E128 · Mon, January 28, 2019
February is Already Here, More on My3Things
Today, I’ve got a picture for you into our world here at the Holler Homestead and what one month of a disciplined MY3Things approach has gotten us, how the plans shift and change so that you can start to look at your efforts the same way. Direct Download Spring Workshop: David Oswalt from Cider Hollow Farms, Learn grafting and build your independence fund - he may have some scion for pre-order too so keep your eyes peeled. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Tough Pork Shoulder Doing my usual bad job of using up the sweet potatoes - anyone need some Sweet potato slip time is here Really should be starting my lettuce, but travel Joshua’s bolting lettuce: Tried temperature adjustment - next up, lights on a timer (They are getting sun all the time). Look for other stressers like nutirition Stump the Sauce From Dori: How to make lard without smelling up the house Tales from the Booze Whisperer Autofab’s Audio Listener feedback Story of my band - not sure who asked Wish Tamlyn a speedy recovery Operation Independence GSD Day at the Duplex: The good, the bad, the ugly February is Already Here...and it is time to assess progress. #My3Things HIFIVE to Cindy who is having a girl - that is awesome! Make it a great week. Song: Feed My Hunger, by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E127 · Fri, January 25, 2019
Christopher Kowalzek on Medical Preparedness
Today, I talk with a member of our community about building medical preparedness into your life both on the homestead and in general. Chris spent 4 1/2 years volunteer firefighter and is a recent graduate of combat medic reclass school, as well as a National registered EMT. Better yet, he gets where we are coming from and has good stuff to share. Direct Download Resources from Chris: http://darkangelmedical.com https://www.independencetraining.com https://squareup.com/store/redwiregear/item/mk-basic-color https://squareup.com/store/redwiregear/item/afak-by-ryker-nylon-gear https://shop.thetacticalmedic.com Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E126 · Wed, January 23, 2019
Getting Started with Cheese Making
I LOVE making cheese, I have not had access to raw milk to make cheese with in a number of years - so why not cover the basics on cheesemaking? So today, I will walk you through the basic process and end on 2 assignments you can start with to being to hone your cheese making chops. Holler Hat Wednesday - send your guess to... Instagram: Nicolesauce1 Facebook: groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Getting Started with Cheese Making 2 Recipes Sour Cream (Learning to culture) - put whole milk or cream in a jar --- add sour cream (2 tblsp). Shake and wait. Farmers Cheese Resource List Getting started Mesophilic Culture: https://amzn.to/2W9HTdr Vinegar Citric Acid: https://amzn.to/2B0NE4a (grab it at walmart or somewhere when canning stuff is in season) Thermometer: https://amzn.to/2FRG52K Stock pot (Metal vs coated) Slotted spoon (Metal) Butter knife to cut curd Intermediate Animal Rennet: https://amzn.to/2B2aW9H Vegetarian rennet: https://amzn.to/2CFtRat Cheesecloth vs pillow cases Thermophilic Culture: https://amzn.to/2CINcYq Cheese press Bees wax Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Shawn Mills Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce1 Twitter: @nicolesauce
S4 E125 · Mon, January 21, 2019
Business Startup, What No One Thinks About
Today, we talk about Business Startup and some of the things that most people do not think of before they leap in. Why? Because lots of you are well down the path of getting something going and right this moment is a great time to pause, think about some things that you may not have recently. Direct Download Spring Workshop: Sandor Katz author of Wild Fermentation will do a session on fermenting. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Fermentation recipes on Facebook : #ferment Seed swaps - Rachel Stump the Sauce What to do with crumbled goat cheese Operation Independence Simplification FTW Wood Heat #My3Things HIFIVE to Salima Also, her body butter is awesome Main Topic: Business Startup - What People Forget to Think About. Make it a great week! Song: Anonymous by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: Nicolesauce1 Facebook: groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E124 · Fri, January 18, 2019
Episode 124: Thought of the Walk on Privilege
Today is a thought of the walk day and I take on what may be to some a sensitive issue: Privilege. My take may not be a new one, but this issue seems to get so bogged down in vocabulary, debate and this intellectual analysis and that intellectual analysis. As I was taking a hike through the forest, I realized that with all the academia, spin, politics and hysteria around the concept of privilege, it is not as complicated as we try to make it. Also, I wanted to thank all of you who have signed up for the Membership portal this week. Your support means so much to me. Make it a great week. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @Nicolesauce1
S4 E123 · Wed, January 16, 2019
Episode 123: Lacto Fermentation of Vegetables
Today is Wednesday and that means we will talk about a homestead-specific topic. Last week, y'all were so interested in fermentation that I thought we would do a bit of a part two on the topic that outlines how to lacto ferment vegetables both with and without a brine, I will share a few recipes, and we will have some fun! Holler Hat Wednesday Reminder If you want to discuss this further, head over to livingfreeintennessee.com website, or hit the facebook group. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @Nicolesauce1
S4 E122 · Mon, January 14, 2019
Episode 122: Variety Show
Today we will have a bit of a variety show for you, mostly based on questions and comments from y’all from the last week or so. So today we tackle a backlog of sous vide questions, most importantly my thoughts on the plastic bags leaching into our systems, a celebration of someone who made a major life accomplishment from our community - and she is a regular, when it is a good idea to find a change of scene on a big project, what to do with too many tortillas, and a review of the #my3things approach to planning, along with an update on how I am doing with it this year and feedback from a friend. Spring Workshop Session: Rocket Mass Heater Build - remind of timeline for tickets (In a little over 3 weeks, we launch. 9am Feb 9). Tales from the Prepper Pantry Time-pressed meal: T bone steak sous vide Easy crockpot chili (with crowder peas) Dehydrated dog treats from freezer burnt meat Time to get the seedlings started in TN - We will dive in when I get home from this trip Stump the Sauce Making a roux with vegetables in it What to do with too many tortillas from Bryan Operation Independence Awesome project in Houston Started taxes in January Main topic of the show: A variety of questions and feedback Sous Vide Plastic bags and leaching? Sous Vide in mason jars Using water to seal a Ziploc (also BPA free) Can you sous vide prepared foods that come in a plastic bag What does not sous vide well? Christie: How to integrate #my3things when so much unexpected stuff happens on the homestead?Pia Sonne got her masters degree - let's celebrate! Update on my year goals only 2 weeks in What a change of scene can do for you on big scary projects (like writing a book) Make it a great week. Song: Strange Child Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Song: Strange Child Resources Membership Sign Up Bourbon Smoked Paprika that I love Raspberry Balsamic for Salad Dressings
S4 E121 · Fri, January 11, 2019
Customer Care - Lessons Learned from THE website with John Athayde
Today, I have an interview with John Athayde about this project and lessons we learned from it about managing client expectations, how to have a better handle on scope, and more when you take on a big project that is difficult to define, while also being urgent. Direct Download Announcements Nicole is on the road next week Listener Feedback Interview with John Althyde Sfumato Farm Homesteadoji Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: Nicolesauce1 Holler Roast Coffee
S4 E120 · Wed, January 09, 2019
Build Fermentation Into Your Life
So today, I will talk through several different kinds of fermentation - several of which you may already consume, benefits beyond homemaking and budget, and why you would even venture into a fermentation habit to begin with… Also, It is Holler Hat Wednesday: Instagram: @Nicolesauce1 Facebook: groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Remember how I told you to learn something new this winter while you have time? Home fermentation is a skill worth learning and one of the oldest ways to preserve food - though not the oldest. And it doesn’t take much money to get started. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/
S4 E119 · Mon, January 07, 2019
CONTENT PLANNING, ENERGY USE AND MORE
What do you put in your content plan? We will talk about that today. Also, we will hear from Shawn from Hack My Solar as he reviews his first power bill after changing jobs and moving to a house that is on the grid. And finally, in one of those things that happens where y’all are thinking the same thing at the same time, I will give thoughts on how to get your own podcast going. Nice that the question on that came in the same week as we are discussing content creation, right? Spring Workshop Session Announcement: Beyond Razor Sharp Knives and Tool Sharpening, Patrick Roehrman Direct Download Will be opening workshop registration February 9 at 9am Central to members first! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Dehydrated mushrooms and how to use them Cushaw squash update – last serving is in the fridge Trying a new shopping method Stump the Sauce Cooking a Deer Heart (with David from Cider Hollow Farm ) Plant garlic question Tales from the Booze Whisperer Cider Hollow got this segment from the booze Whisperer Operation Independence The grocery game and downsizing stuff Content Planning, Energy Use and More What is a content plan and why would you need one? Promoting an idea, project or product takes communication. If people don’t hear about what you are up to, they won’t “buy in.” And by “Buy in” I mean not only purchase something, but also things like download your podcast, read your blog post, spread the word about you, etc. If they do not know you or your product or service exist, things stagnate. So, after you have set your marketing goals, know who you want to target and have an idea about the big picture message of a project, know where these folks are and what they are interested in, you need a content plan. This is even more important if the product you sell is CONTENT. What is a content plan? What do you need to make one? Then what do you do next? Listener Question (Victoria): How to start a podcast on the cheap. 1. Use a podcast host like Libsyn but link to your own blog page not theirs 2. Equipment: Built in mic to see if you like it Podcasting mic I have not used with good reviews $57: https://amzn.to/2CVKMGX What I did: Scarlett Solo Box $119: https://amzn.to/2HcsiGD What I wish I had done for $40 more $159: https://amzn.to/2VBfGvG Mic: Rhode NT1a: https://amzn.to/2VyMjtY 3. Editing software: Gar
S4 E118 · Fri, January 04, 2019
Introducing Nicole Sauce's Thought of the Walk
Today, I kick off a new daily show concept: Thought of the Walk. You see, going for a walk clears your head and often allows you to see things that you once thought were complex into a simpler light. So tune in today for my first "Thought of the Walk." Wonder what it will be about....
S4 E117 · Wed, January 02, 2019
Processing Venison for Independence
It’s the first episode of 2019 and we had a wonderful week off. Today, I will talk through processing deer as well as share recipes along the way that we use. My independence fund got a huge boost last week in the form of venison. 40 pounds to be more specific. Processing it cost me $38 in supplies, of which I only used ¼, so that works out to $.23 cents a pound spent for $120 in meat (conservatively). Add to that the 6-8 quarts of deer stock I will be canning and it was a pretty big score! Concepts Skinning and gutting (How I learned to field dress)-- do not pierce the gallbladder! Quartering Tools & Knives Some Cuts Storage and Rigor Make it a great week. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources MT Knives Meat Tenderizing Too l Consumer grade vacuum sealer Cryovac Machine (Way cooler - also way more expensive) Meat Grinder Meat Grinding Attachment for Kitchenaid Membership Sign Up
S4 E116 · Mon, December 24, 2018
The Intellectual and Musical Night Before Christmas
Closing out the series, we bring you two versions of The Night Before Christmas. One from an intellectual fellow and one set to music. Enjoy!
S4 E115 · Mon, December 24, 2018
Time to Regenerate Yourself and Your Land
Rest, regeneration, rejuvenation and reflection are the topic of today’s show. The season has changed, we are officially in winter - and have been weather-wise for a bit. And the hardest days are likely ahead. But right now, in this moment, if we are following the natural flow of seasons. We finally have time to get some rest. Today, I also wanted to discuss the spirit of the season - no matter your religious leaning, and to think through ways to make the most of the season of regeneration. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Zello Meetup Drunk Snacks Ham ideas: Ham sauerkraut stew, red eye gravy, pasta with cream sauce and broccoli, ham salad sandwiches (or hors d'oeuvres) Spring is coming: Seed catalogs and seedling growing station Stump the Sauce Making Mayo: The process and how to not get it to taste like olive oil Canning Lid fail Operation Independence 2018 Finance Review is Done and we kept the house! (New tracking spreadsheet for 2019) Main topic of the show: Season of Regeneration Merry Christmas everyone - and make it a great week. Song: Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up
S4 E114 · Sun, December 23, 2018
The Redneck Night Before Christmas
This year on the podcast, we started hearing more often from a certain redneck. Sometimes as a segment, sometimes on an interview and a time or two on Youtube. So when he offered (ok was voluntold) to read a redneck version of The Night Before Christmas, how could we say no. Don't worry though, there are no bad words if your kids want to listen. :D
S4 E113 · Sat, December 22, 2018
The Night Before Christmas Aussie Style
A friend from down under recorded this version of the poem for us with a few adjustments made for her local environment. Thank you AussieRo.
S4 E112 · Fri, December 21, 2018
A Scottish Night Before Christmas...
NOTE: I TALK ABOUT WHO SANTA IS IN THIS... Join us in the series in the first in a series for 2018 of poems read from throughout the world. This version of The Night Before Christmas comes from our friend “Jaggy Little Thistle” who listens from Scotland. Thanks for the recording Jaggy!
S4 E111 · Wed, December 19, 2018
Modern Cooking with Sous Vide
Today, I want to take on another country kitchen topic but from a bit of a different angle over last week: Modern Cooking in the country kitchen with a sous vide machine. Yup, this year, I got my hands on a sous vide machine and started experimenting with it. At first I was a bit skeptical about if it would really make a difference, but I also knew of other uses for it outside of cooking and thought it would be handy to have around. Then I got the thing and ended up LOVING it - like as in loving it more than my crockpot. So today, we will talk about what sous vide is, why I have started using it here at the Holler Homestead and even talk through some recipes. Direct Download First Aid Episode Feedback Announce Holler Hat Wednesday Modern Cooking with Sous Vide Nicole’s Lessons Learned on Soux vide It really shines with meat Large numbers of eggs work well Pre-spice your meats then freeze…. Defrost with it, or go from frozen to cooked without the defrost phase Awesome when you need to time things just right Cons Sometimes you just want a slow cooked stew Haven’t found many vegetable sides I like cooked this way It is one more kitchen gadget Questions: Does it make tough meat more tender? What if you do not have a vacuum sealer? How do you boil eggs with it? What if you cook something too long? Finally, the add-on use: Hand and dish washing stations: heat the water and hold it there Story: Pig processing at 17 degrees on an off grid farm Booze Whisperer: Gin and Juice Make it a great week. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Anova Sous Vide NPR Article on Sous Vide Egg Calculator Membership Sign Up
S4 E110 · Mon, December 17, 2018
Learning First Aid for the Homestead
Today, we talk about five areas of first aid that you should think about both on your homestead and, well, pretty much anywhere. Spring Workshop Session: Developing Your Positive Community in the Modern World, from the Tactical Redneck Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Turkey for the weekend reception Smoked Leg of Marty Cushaw Squash, roasted, in soup, with feta as a salad Retort Pouch Canning: Video Stump the Sauce Preparing Eggplant from the Store Operation Independence Really Cool Thank You Gifts for our Premium Supporters Main topic of the show: Learning First Aid for the Homestead #My3things Teresa - managed to do a move with a sprained ankle - go girl! A note on #my3things for the week: Update from last week: the surprise is ready to ship Paperwork Domestic decluttering Prepare week 1 jan 2019 Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up
S4 E109 · Wed, December 12, 2018
Kitchen Cycles on the Homestead
I haven’t talked much about homesteading or domestic arts lately. We’ve focused more on building the life you want to live. So today, I thought, why not surprise them with something that goes back to our roots of homesteading? Cooking has changed Eating out culture Processed/prepared foods Dietary changes and fancified meals Plated and other mail order meal services But the country kitchen goes through cycles. One thing feeds another - or gets in the way. So today, I thought I would run you through a not so atypical morning here at the Holler Homestead…. It all starts with coffee and 30 minutes of peaceful reflection…….Then we dive in. There is something quite satisfying about the levels of production that you can attain if you let one thing feed the next in your kitchen. Next thing you know you have homemade broth in the pantry, lard going in the crockpot, home smoked meat, and easy plan for dinner, and a load of laundry hung out by the fire. So why not learn a new "old" skill this winter and begin developing your own cycles in the kitchen? Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up
S4 E108 · Mon, December 10, 2018
Take Each Day as it is on the Homestead
Living on a homestead is like having a variety show in your life: Something unexpected happens almost every day. Just today, I walked out to the roasting camper and saw 2 goats in my yard. If you look at the show’s photo today, you will understand why I was baffled by this. They should have been shut in the barn. And sometimes we get so mad when things go off plan, but when has anything ever really stayed on plan? Today, I will walk through several topics that impact homesteaders and those of you who are starting or have started your own business. From honey bees to healthcare, today is like a fireside chat. Spring Workshop Session: Chef Brett Corrieri - Charcuterie. Tales from the Prepper Pantry A cow and 2 pigs fit in the freezer and the process dictated our menu this week: Pork chops, ribs, chicken dumpling soup, and I am making lard. Winter budget tightening means a focus on living off the pantry stores: Borscht - beets, broth and a blender and spices. Served with Sour Cream. Wish I could solve the dairy problem Stump the Sauce Faith and Sarah: Broth, Bone Broth, Stock Operation Independence Roasted all the coffee. ALL OF IT. (And I love this) Main topic of the show: Take Each Day as it is on the Homestead Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up
S4 E107 · Mon, December 03, 2018
Handmade Homey Gifts and Firing Toxic People
Easy ways to find ideas for homemade gifts and firing the toxic people in your life, today on LFTN! Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Early cold has = better cold storage Drying Mushrooms for vitamin D Harvesting and using or drying root things like Sassafras (which I have not done) Canning all the stock Stump the Sauce Q1: Why does my gravy taste like flour? Q2: What should I stuff in my bird (first time roasting)? Q3: What should I roast a turkey IN? Q4: What if I forgot to defrost the turkey? COOK TIME - TEMP No fat for the gravy, now what? Q5: What if I left the turkey out overnight on accident? Q6: What is Your pumpkin pie recipe? (2.25 c pumpkin pulp, 1 8 oz can condensed sweetened milk, 2 eggs, 1 tsp salt, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, 1 tbsp brown sugar. 425 for 25, reduce to 350 until done. Operation Independence THE GREAT FINANCE REVIEW OF 2018...not yet finished but it is unearthing some waste and some good stuff too We ate ALL our thanksgiving leftovers. ALL OF THEM. Main Topic of the Day: Handmade Homey Gifts and Firing Toxic People Song: Burned by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up
S4 E106 · Mon, November 26, 2018
What is Normal Has Become Odd
Today, I have two topics for you. The first is a simple walk through our simple weekend of doing odd, quaint things. Someone pointed out to me that what I think of as a stress free Thanksgiving is filled with tons of basic homemaking skills that no one does anymore….and we will talk about a deeper idea: Mourning loss as an adult and also mourning loss for the first time, and ways to navigate sadness when you lose someone close to you. I know, I know. This may seem like a depressing topic, but it won’t be, I promise. Workshop Session Highlight: Dori Mulder - Side Hustle Mentality: Gleaning Value From What You Have. Get Founders Tickets here. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Catfood Incident Early Cold has been good on the root vegetables Freezer filled with Pork, sorting last year’s beef (and selling some) in preparation for the next cow (Cow story) A word on stability and cashflow. What Mother Nature is providing Oysters have appeared, finally (Turkey mushroom gravy) Lemon balm is still giving us leaves Same as last week: things below the ground are ready. Like Sassafrass root and jerusalem artichoke. Stump the Sauce Last minute buttercream frosting in an urgent situation Operation Independence Lardo for the charcuterie session Duplex is the prime focus until it is done Main topic: What is Normal Has Become Odd Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up
S4 E105 · Mon, November 19, 2018
Processing Pigs, Processing Life
Today, we will talk about a basic homesteading activity: Processing Pigs for winter -- and a deeper topic: Processing Life. The last 10 days, many people I know and ones I just recently got to know in the LFTN community have been facing hard life lessons. So we will look at lessons learned from processing pigs next to lessons learned from life. And they are not all that different. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Reviewing the root vegetables (Cat got into the pantry) Care of cheese Thanksgiving from stored foods What Mother Nature is providing Down to nuts and mushrooms Jerusalem artichokes are ready to dig Stump the Sauce Salad Dressing Operation Independence Porchetta for the workshop New coffee launching this week - should be a good one! Processing pigs - processing life. #My3things Highlight: Cindy and her 54 birds - many hand make light work Make it a great week! Song: Every Way by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Founder's Tickets for the Spring 2019 Workshop
S4 E104 · Tue, November 13, 2018
Episode 104: Three key lessons from the #TSP18 workshop
Today, I run through three key lessons from the #TSP18 workshop that happened over the weekend at Jack Spirko's place in Texas. There were many more than three lessons to learn, but when it comes to living your life rather than have someone else live it for you, this event was a great motivator.
S4 E103 · Mon, October 29, 2018
Preparing the Aquaponics System and Garden Beds for Winter
Today, we talk about what steps I will take to prepare the aquaponics system for winter, as well as go over what you can do now to get your garden beds ready for a great spring! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Phase 1 has been completed Final canning events of the year (after Jack’s) Drying Mushrooms November: Meat rotation in the freezer Time to extract honey, or package it in tinfoil to avoid freezer burn Gluehwein season is here What Mother Nature is providing Ap: Swiss chard and not much else at the moment Time to winterize. More on that later Winterize the bees Mushrooms are exploding Firewood Stump the Sauce Oxtail: Part 2 with BRETTChef Elderberry Syrup Stability with John Moody of ( http://abbyselderberry.com/ ) Operation Independence Tile, Tile, Tile, Tile on the rental that has taken forever. Tiling on a wavy wall (operation independence) One annoying thing season Main topic of the show: Winterizing the Aquaponics System and garden beds Four things to to to the ap: Stock tank heater Bed hoops Insulation on the feeder hoses Bring in the frost sensitive plants How to prepare your beds for winter Clean them out Layers: manure, compost, forest dirt, leaves, straw or wood chips or another mulch. (My thoughts on local wood chips) What to do if you interplant like I do A Final Winter checklist Waters ready to be ice-free? Bees? Animal bedding sufficient? Goat hay needed Pump house filters changed Bring in the banana trees Try to overwinter a rosemary plant and the tabasco peppers Make it a great week. Song: Strange Child by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up
S4 E102 · Tue, October 23, 2018
A Visit to 40 Acres and A Cave
Today is that moment you have all been waiting for: A debrief of our visit to see Dori at her place, 40 Acres and a Cave. We will have a short debrief of what happened for the visit and a run down of some things we can all learn from what she is doing out there with that fantastic property. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Harvested my sweet potatoes and got about ¾ of a bushel for the prepper pantry. Curing Sweet potato Last green bean harvest of the season Blueberry oatmeal Still have not done the big move-in for Winter 2018 The great lasagna and the mandolin zucchini noodles What Mother Nature is providing Ap: Swiss chard is coming on First Oyster mushrooms - planning to put up a ton Last of the sage Lemon balm - last call Almost time for horseradish Parsley Stump the Sauce Oxtail: Paired with jerk or curry - http://coopcancook.com/braised-oxtails/ What Sauce would do: sear then do a roemertopf with smoked paprika, rosemary, garlic, salt, peppers, carrots, onion, salt - served over sauteed mushroom or rice with a broth made from the rendered juices of the roemertopf and a bit of stock - because there is always stock. Operation Independence The great plumbing repair: $150 Taxes really did get sent - next up: more taxes The gas dryer story Coffee of the month is starting to sell A debrief of 40 Acres and a Cave Make it a great week! Song: Anonymous by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Bourbon Smoked Paprika
S4 E101 · Mon, October 15, 2018
Haunted Woods, Moonshine, and the Power of Vision with Billy Kaufmann
So, this episode will focus on a man I have long admired in our area: Billy Kaufman of Short Mountain Distillery. Billy moved to Tennessee with a vision. What he started doing morphed into where he is today and we had a great talk about his distillery, the Haunted Woods event, and his journey from arrival to where he is today. There is so much to learn from how he has flexed and adjusted as he develops his farm into something beautiful. And while the what of he is doing has changed, his vision remains largely unchanged. It is a great example of how sticking to a vision over a tactic can help you launch the lifestyle you want. Tales from the Prepper Pantry The weather went from the low 90s to 60s in 24 hours and it is time Hen of the woods while at Dori’s place Tomatoes are finally on the agenda Getting Ready to extract honey What Mother Nature is providing Ap: Green beans, greens Harvesting a round of spices to dry for winter use Mushrooms Watercress Chestnuts Operation Independence Did a property walk and homestead plan with 40 Acres and a Cave which is giving me the data I need to offer more of these in the coming year - and it was so much fun I am dying to tell you about it. Paid off a card in the game of finance with a check that was very very very late in arriving. Launched Coffee of the Month Main topic of the show: Haunted Woods, Moonshine, and the Power of Vision with Billy Kaufmann Short Mountain Distillery Facebook Question: How are you surrounding yourself with doers or takers? Make it a great week! Song: Learning What Leaving Is, by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up CAC Team: cacteam.com
S4 E100 · Tue, October 09, 2018
Make It a great Week
Today, we will talk about something a bit different: why we end each episode with make it a great week. We will also take a look at what that means for so many, and tell some stories along the way. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry It’s been a light week in the pantry with all the other projects underway Incoming visit from the Knifemaker (Get Patrick to check in). He showed me how to sharpen my awesome chef’s knife Hot as blazes so boxes are STILL in my office What Mother Nature is providing Green Beans Time to harvest sweet potatoes Chestnuts Stump the Sauce Meatloaf experiment and leftover scramble Tales from the Booze Whisperer A missive from over the pond Operation Independence Coffee of the month beans arrive TOMORROW!! Soft Launch is Wednesday Headed to 40 acres and a farm Main Topic: New tagline - Helping you to live the life you choose on your terms Song: Suicide by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign U: http://amishwisdom.com/amish-coffee-soup-kathleen-fuller/ CAC Team: cacteam.com
S4 E99 · Mon, October 01, 2018
Remember to Enjoy Your Progress
Today, I want to talk about progress and the fall. Winter is coming, but right now, we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor. More about that in the main show topic. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Reorganization Needed Did the last round of root cellar orders: 2 bags of onions, 2 boxes of potatoes, 1 sweet potato, 2 cushaw squash, a pumpkin for fun. Total cost: $80 Pantry coaching is a thing - it’s not frantic prepping, it is just smart. Document what you eat Try some seasonal bulk purchases - maybe just 1 thing See if you use it up USE IT UP What Mother Nature is providing Harvested and set out to dry Goldenrod Chestnuts Turkey and Deer season is upon us Stump the Sauce Using an abundance of peppers Getting home from vacation when the store is not a viable option Tales from the Booze Whisperer How to use Holler Roast Coffee Bitters Operation Independence Holler Roast Coffee of the Month Update Budget Discipline Main topic of the show: Progress. Go out, and make it a great week! Song: Wolf by Sauce (Also referred to as Desire) Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign U: http://amishwisdom.com/amish-coffee-soup-kathleen-fuller/ CAC Team: cacteam.com
S4 E98 · Mon, September 24, 2018
A Fall Roundup on Homesteading
Today, we talk through a roundup of questions I have gotten over the past two weeks related to fall homesteading activities. From canning to heating, y’all have been busy trying to figure stuff out. Of course, some of these questions have been addressed over on the LFTN Coffee Break group on Facebook, but I just figured if one of you has a question, many of you have the same question. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Still need to do the consult Pantry yielded many benefits this week More in the full content of today’s show What Mother Nature is providing Goldrod’s last week Fall plants are coming up well in other people’s gardens - but not mine. Stump the Sauce What to do when you can't make your food hot enough. Operation Independence Food for friends: Ad trade, canned foods from the pantry = low expense to be a helpful member of the community. Main topic of the show: A Fall Roundup on Homesteading Q1: How do I figure out how many pounds of tomatoes to use to yield a certain number of jars? Q2: Tattler lids - can you reuse the rubber gasket? Q3: What is it like to heat with a wood stove only? Q4: How do you integrate a new rooster to your flock? Q5: I just got a ton of persimmons that are not completely ripe, what do I do with them? I hate to throw them away… Q6: What kind of garlic grows well in Tennessee? Q7: Is it ok to raid my bees for honey now? Q8: Should I store my canned goods with the ring on or the ring off the jar? Q9: How do I store my potatoes and squash? Q10: How much firewood is enough? Q11: What about garden bed preparation? Q12: What should I plant now for spring? Q:13: What else can you do to prepare your home for winter? Resources Garlic Chili Paste Ghost peppers Tiny Thai Hot Peppers Music Seed Garlic from Territorial <a href= "https://ww
S4 E97 · Wed, September 19, 2018
Critical Path Projects with the Tactical Redneck
Today, we explore how following the basic concepts put forth through developing your life strategic plan, continually moving your big picture goals forward, and remembering that we are here to live our lives, not have them lived for us. Or something like that... Tales from the Prepper Pantry Raiding the prepper pantry under times of durres Wonderful pork roast with green chilies Stump the Sauce Too many eggs from Andy in Chattanooga Using and Storing an Abundance of Eggs Pickling Beets What Mother Nature is Providing Basic veggies for the daily sautee The dog egg story Late season mint, jewel weed Paw Paw update Independence Fund Update Boat repair Goat repair Deck repair Keep Nicole Sane Repair Resources Tactical Redneck Equipment
S4 E96 · Mon, September 10, 2018
Off-Grid Mentality Can Improve Your Homestead with Shawn Mills
Today, we have a special guest in the house: Shawn Mills. Remember way back when almost a year and a half ago when I had someone come look at my home to help me understand better what it might take to go off grid? Well, that was Shawn. Today we are going to talk about his off-grid lifestyle, as well as focus on things all of us can do to move that direction without committing to a 10k solar panel installation. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry I did not can tomato sauce because of a HUGE web project I am focused on. (The sauce trick) OMG THERE IS SO MUCH STUFF IN THERE IT IS OVERWHELMING That venison loin we cooked What Mother Nature is providing Persimmons Paw paws are about done Watercress Still have late summer medicinals: jewelweed, goldenrod, etc… Stump the Sauce Lemongrass Operation Independence Traded for a kayak - stoked about it! Put in 6 hours on taxes. Still. not. Done. Landed a new deal for digital coaching that should be great for our ongoing stability and can be done from here. Main topic of the show: Off-Grid Mentality Can Improve Your Homestead with Shawn Mills Make it a great week! Song: The Flood by Sauce ### Resources Hack My Solar: Hackmysolar.com Tomato Sauce Making Cone Self Reliance Ministries Green Curry Tom Yum Soup Membership Sign Up CAC Team
S4 E95 · Tue, September 04, 2018
The Bounty of Simply Living
Today, we will take a walk through the benefits of simply living. Simply living - as in simply living your life, not letting others live it for you. Why Simply living and not simple living? You gotta listen to find out! Tales from the Prepper Pantry 38 jars of salsa are canned Putting up tomato sauce this week Need to do an shelving overhaul in there The mud room is mostly full of jars, but some will go to our chili loving friends who put in on the chillies this year What Mother Nature is providing Goldenrod Beans beans beans and funny beans Damn the electrical company for spraying on my land PAW PAWS ARE READY - Stump the Sauce Rattle Snake Recipe Operation Independence Put up 39 pints of salsa for winter August was a record month for the airbnb Sticking to my guns on the weekly finance review Need to get taxes done The Bounty of Simply Living .... not having your life lived for you. Song: Strange Child, by Sauce ### Resources Membership Sign Up The Keychain CPR Masks Change Your Narrative, Change Your Life
S4 E94 · Mon, August 27, 2018
Christmas, Emotional Problem-Solving, and Preparing for Winter
Today we talk about preparing for winter, Christmas gift ideas, decision making with emotions, green chilipalooza and more! Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Tomato canning Drying red runners Green chili weekend is this weekend: Salsa, canning chilies, roasting chilies, eating chilies What Mother Nature is providing A word on the fall garden Okra okra okra Jerusalem Artichokes are blooming - Lotsa tomatoes A final mullein, mint, lemon balm and comfrey sweep Jewelweed Stump the Sauce Coffee in soup Tales from the Booze Whisperer Using all the tomato water when canning Operation Independence Put up 26.5 quarts of tomatoes - $2 a quart including propane and lids (but not my time). Fridge win for the duplex Christmas is coming - gift ideas Custom bitters Coffee air freshener Jams and jellies Rustic Walking stick Elderberry Syrup kit: dried elderberries, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, honey The newly adopted family that visited and an update on Airbnb Making decisions by emotion Fall on the homestead = prepare for winter Song: Feed My Hunger by Sauce ### Resources Membership Sign Up Amish Coffee Soup 2016 Christmas Gift Ideas 2017 Christmas Gift Ideas 5 ways to prepare hatch chilies
S4 E93 · Mon, August 20, 2018
Episode 93: Easier Life on the Frugal Homestead with John Moody
And today, I have a fun interview to share with you. I talked to a friend, John Moody who boasts a background at the Farm to Table legal defense fund, has built a high tunnel on his land, and approaches homesteading with the simple idea that: don’t make it harder than it has to be. He is about to release his book, the frugal homestead, and is an all-around fun guy to talk with! Direct Download What Mother Nature is providing Watercress is starting to come back Creek Mint Lots of veggies Fall Garden Time is Now What we are preserving this week Beans and corn. Lesson learned from canning sauerkraut Tales from the Prepper Pantry Scored another bushel of corn and canned it Need to insulate the exterior wall in the prepper pantry to see if temperature regulates better Ideas from the Booze Whisperer Hickory Smoked Bourbon and Lavender Simple Syrup Operation Independence We relaxed with friends this weekend and what started as a quiet visit expanded into a fun gathering What do do when you have people to feed and not enough eggs (Crepes) Conquered paper mountain!!! (Taxes are almost done because of this) Interview with John Moody, Author of Frugal Homesteading Song: Learning What Leaving Is, Sauce Resources Pre-order form for the frugal homesteader: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFqfumN4cWkjv3RMuuBuHZLivLgaFYJJRdPkuNjvUsxNSvCw/viewform Homesteader Handbook: https://homesteaderhandbook.com/ Booze Whisperer: BiltongForBreakfast.com Membership Sign Up: https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-plan/
S4 E92 · Tue, August 14, 2018
Change Your Narrative, Change Your Life
Today, we will take a look at what it means to change your narrative into something that helps move you where you want to go. Resources Membership Sign Up What Mother Nature is providing Hot weather AND rain - perfect for fall garden if you can keep things going Tomatoes, beans and okra Swiss chard is ramping up Dill weed and other herbs More elderberries - still seeking 1 gallon Early season apples What we are preserving this week Canning tomatoes Sauerkraut canning Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canned jars are stacking up Garlic is ready to be stored - so it is inside It’s hot in there - still haven’t defrosted the freezer Tales from the booze whisperer What to do with canned peaches Operation Independence Change Your Narrative, Change Your Life Learn about frame or perspective: This is what those annoying people who love lemonade do. Define what is really important to your success and frame your personal narrative toward that. Learn how your behavior impacts those around you - and use that. Make it a great week. Song: Feed My Hunger, by Nicole Sauce
S4 E91 · Tue, August 07, 2018
Back to the Basics with Canning
Today, I talk through the two types of canning and the 8 projects you can do to slowly build up your canning skills. Direct Download Resources: Resource for canning times and recipes Negroni Cocktail Brine recipe Carey Pressure Canner (It is $140 today -- keep your eye out for a sale) Membership Sign Up Make it a great week! Song: Mr Clammy by Sauce
S4 E90 · Tue, July 31, 2018
Holler Homestead Summer Update
Today, we will do a Holler Homestead roundup review and look into fall. That’s right, it has been a few months since we took a look at my homestead here, how it is doing, and where we are going as we move into fall. Right now is when you should be readying your fall beds. Now is when you should be at least half wat finished canning your winter stores. Now is when you should be thinking – Christmas is coming, what will I make for gifts? And now is a great time for the quarterly assessment of your lifestyle goals. Direct Download Membership Sign Up: https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-plan/ What Mother Nature is Providing This is where we talk about what is coming off the land around us to enrich our lives. Passion flower: Goats have unearthed passionflower which will turn into passion fruit this fall Elderberries are coming on fast and I will miss harvesting some due to my business trip this week. All the vegetables: squash, beans, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, swiss chard Sweet potato greens: Recipe and processing and the sifference from potatoes A tale of the megadill plants at Cider Hollow Farm What we are preserving this week This is where we talk about what we preserve, when we preserve it, and how we process it. Drying herbs On the road A word on recovering from Pneumonia and the relative level of activity a person can sustain (It’s like altitude sickness) An aquaponics update A word on pests Balancing the system and what we did to fix it Funky germination Volume of food and what I will do differently next year Trellising Prune and layer things differently More purposeful layering More beds and not all the things in all the beds Tales from the prepper pantry Bee update: Wax moths and the related cleanup It’s official, we are 1/3 ready for winter. 1 room is full of jars. Still pushing slowly forward on the reset for fall storage Operation Independence Three new ducks and a chicken Campground expansion in process #my3things is growing Headed to Houston for the week to earn money Summer at the Holler Homestead. Song: Every Way, by Sauce
S4 E89 · Tue, July 24, 2018
Navigating Tough Communication
Today, we have an exploration topic: Navigating tough communications and interpersonal relationships. What does that have to do with homesteading or independence? Well it turns out it has a lot to do with both those things. What Mother Nature is providing Squash bugs and vine borers have won yet again - the early heat wave. Tomatoes, green beans, okra, corn Elderberry, sumac berries, lemon balm Mimosa flowers are still going strong Still haven’t seen blueberries Confession on garlic: You can’t dig when you have pneumonia What we are preserving this week Buch update Drying sage, lemonbalm and peppermint Canning corn and beans Tales from the Prepper Pantry From last week: It’s about time to re-organize all the canned goods and take an assessment Operation prepper pantry fury as Brian would say Defrosting the chest freezer will happen soon - as soon as I am well Listener Feedback Phone consultation question Listening twice Operation Independence Refined focus has helped despite losing weeks to illness. Increased the debt payoff allocation (emergency fund is back in place, had a good month with our Airbnb, paper sold the most ads ever this edition) Taxes are getting closer Topic: Navigating Tough Communication Song: Cilly Song
S4 E88 · Thu, July 19, 2018
What MBTI Personalities Mean for You with the Tactical Redneck
Today, we have a chat with the Tactical Redneck about the MBTI personality types and how he has learned from this way of categorizing people to improve his interpersonal skills at work. It is a fast interview paired with an update from Samantha the Savings Ninja.
S4 E87 · Mon, July 16, 2018
Episode 87: Build Personal Productivity with #My3Things
Today, I want to talk about how focusing on a few things can help you get many things done. That’s right. We have touched on this concept in other episodes, but today, I thought we could dive a little deeper. And what sparked this idea? Well, it is the new Facebook group, Living Free in Tennessee Coffee Break. This is where lots of listeners are starting to post up to 3 do or die items that they will get done that day to move themselves forward toward their long-term goals. Some of the things are small, like taking a walk every morning. Some are big: like put up 6 bushels of corn — or some crazy amount — that took that person three days, but she got it done. And people are posting pictures of their progress and sharing ideas. But why three? Why now? We will talk about that after our segments. What Mother Nature is providing Lots of tomatoes, cukes, squashes, onions, cabbage, greenbeans Mullein flowers have arrive and it is time to harvest Mimosa flowers are here – tincture Someone put a goat roast in my freezer and we are having a curry from that Potatoes are here but I hope to put off getting any until October because my storage area is not well enough insulated to keep those puppies cool Peaches arrived this week but I have not seen any blueberries. I fear the frost killed those What we are preserving this week Dried our runner beans so we can hull them (what happened last year) Should be canning corn, but I am sick and taking another week off – maybe 2. It’s totally freaking me out Drying mullein flowers Bee balm would be coming on had I not killed it Making komboucha Karley / continuous style (see member portal for her fermentation video) Should be making pickles but again – sick Tales from the Prepper Pantry It’s about time to re-organize all the canned goods and take an assessment Operation prepper pantry fury as Brian would say Defrosting the chest freezer will happen soon – as soon as I am well Operation Independence Updating the duplex: New deadline – end of August, and a trade Airbnb has been jammin Build Personal Productivity with #My3Thing Song: Special, By Sauce Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee LFTN Coffee Break
Mon, July 02, 2018
5 ways to use an abundance of cucumbers
Today we talk about five uses for an abundance of cucumbers. Everyone else around me who got their gardens started on time are drowning in cucumbers! I even got a text from a long time friend asking me how to make pickles this week. And SHE doesn’t do canning ---- yet. So if I am drowning in cucumbers without even having mine even begin to develop yet, then other people who were more responsible about planting this year must be covered up in these tasty veggies. NEW Membership Portal Discount! MT Knives . Resources MT Knives: MtKnives.net The MTK Talon Membership Sign Up Cucumbers as beauty supplies Canning in 8 Projects Episode: Pickles Tomato Cucumber Soup What Mother Nature is providing Lots of tomatoes Overwhelming numbers of cucumbers Sweet potato greens Early onions Cabbage - sauerkraut Watercress and salad are done Tales from the Prepper Pantry Hashbrowns on pizza - buy sharpies Dealing with smelly/mildew clothes in the south at this time of year Dishwasher soap experiment Listener feedback New Facebook Group: Living Free in Tennessee Coffee Break Mewe Group Ideas from the Booze Whisperer Cucumber Cocktail Operation Independence Updating the duplex: $800 for roughing in three fixtures in a duplex remodel with a friend. (Numbers derived from national average installation pricing) Managed to keep my commitment to myself and keep the dishes and laundry caught up in the past week of busy And now for the main topic of our show: 5 uses for an abundance of cucumbers. If you are new to this show, or new to homesteading, etc., do feel free to reach out and suggest topics for me to cover. Just shoot an email to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com. Make it a great week. Song: Tripped Out by Sauce
Mon, June 25, 2018
Homestead Design One Year Later - An interview with Dori
I have a special one for you today. Remember the lady who bought the acreage in the Ozarks with multiple dilapidated cabins and a cave with a restaurant built into it? That’s right, I had a chance to catch up with Dori a few weeks ago and find out how her winter went, where she has made progress and what her past 9 months or so have been like. Yes, today you get to hear about her walk toward independence, one year later. Resources Awesome Soap: SimplyCleansing.com Dori's Project - 40 Acres and a Cave Membership Sign Up What Mother Nature is providing The first tomato! (and New tomato transplants in the aquaponics system) Everything - we are getting just about everything right now minus Okra. Summer salads Creamy cucumber with dill German style potato salad (shhhh Lynn) Coleslaw Tart Pasta Salad Tales from the Prepper Pantry CANNING SEASON Advice from the Cocktail Whisperer (See more from David over at Biltong for Breakfast) Icy Smooth Bourbon Beverage Operation Independence $500 for grey water repair which is FINALLY done $1 a load for not drying the laundry with propane Homestead Design One Year Later - An interview with Dori Make it a great week. Song: Wolf by Sauce (At Dori's request) Photos from 40 Acres and a Cave
Mon, June 18, 2018
Breakthroughs Come When You Least Expect Them
I had an inspiration, a breakthrough. It was really just a simple thought, but that doesn't sound as cool as a breakthrough. And it came to me at the oddest time. It came at a time when all was quiet, I wasn’t thinking about grey water, or canning, or growing Holler Roast Coffee, or the paper or anything else. It came to me in a moment of silence, when I was kicking back observing the world around me, just walking along the road with my dogs. And it got me to thinking. What do we need to have in place to have breakthroughs? What can we do to help ourselves grow and change? We will talk about that later in the show. Two Year anniversary: Membership sale for one week! Resources Membership Sign Up Five Elements of Homemade Salad Dressing What Mother Nature is providing Elderflowers are still going strong Wineberries Basil Cabbage Raspberries for about another week Green Garlic: Cream of garlic soup Green tomatoes First Jalapeno pepper from the Aquaponics system Tales from the Prepper Pantry Drying last year’s garlic - yes is stored that long with no problems Honey Harvest: 8 mediums (!!!) Borrowing a centrifuge from our friend Ricky Learning Aquaponics Trellising in 15 minutes - a story Rooting things in the ebb and flow bed Operation Independence Hit the paper hard and it yielded two big clients! Breakthroughs Come when you least expect them.....some thoughts. Make it a great week! Song: The Flood by Sauce
Mon, June 11, 2018
Declaring Independence with Vin Armani
Today we will talk to Vin Armani about declaring independence. What struck me about his talk at Liberty Forum was that it was not a tired lecture on the the historical relevance of our Declaration of Independence here, it was an evaluation of what sparks people to choose to be free, and what character elements one needs to have to do it. We also have a crypto tip from our friend Kurt. Show Resources Find Vin Armani Online Membership Sign Up Episode 8: Five Uses for Summer Squash Purse.io What Mother Nature is providing Poke Weed, Tiger lillies - Lilium lancifolium, Basil Cabbage Broccoli Yellow squash begins Raspberries are ripe Garlic is coming out of the ground this week And we’ve still got elderberry blooms to fritter up, as well as red clover flowers to harvest and dry for tea Tales from the Prepper Pantry We got our first round of beets to pickle Harvest Bounty Letting Tomato Suckers get about 6-8 inches long them putting them in the ebb and flow bed to root for future transplant Starting to plan which plants will leave the system and go to Kurt’s where the Middle TN GSD crew is planning to do an aquaponics installation this weekend Questions from Listeners From Amy on FB: "I've been enjoying your podcasts for quite a while. I enjoy them bc I'm homesteading not far in N. Alabama and our climates are very similar. I'm wondering if you or your TN audience would like to share what counties in TN you think are great for finding good homesteading land for a good price. I'm planning to look for some land on the other side of the state line. Also any reasons TN is so awesome in general to homestead in?" Operation Independence Something has been added to the Independence fund - we just don’t know what Community and self reliance Thanks Knighthawk Kurt’s segment on Purse.io Declaring Independence with Vin Armani A conversation about Satyagraha, crypto, declaring independence for yourself, what is none of your business, self ownership and more. Make it a great week! Song:
Mon, June 04, 2018
Training Animals on the Homestead
Today we talk about animals on the homestead, and more particularly training animals on the homestead. This is not the all-successful animal trainer’s view of getting your animals in line telling you how to achieve impossible results with just one week of practice when they have spent a lifetime learning. This will be a discussion of the benefits of training your livestock and some ideas on how to do that, as well as stories and examples of things I have done well here at the Holler Homestead === and not so well. Direct Download What Mother Nature is providing Poke Weed Tiger lilies - Lilium lancifolium Lettuce Garlic flowers Chard Dill Basil Tales from the Prepper Pantry Using up non-pickled beets Drying last year’s garlic to make garlic powder Harvest Bounty The 5 foot tomato was really 4 feet. NOW it is 5 feet and the blight begins Trellising Sweet potato greens are ready Questions from Listeners: What exactly do 'you' do with dandelions. Do you roast the root, dry the leaves for tea, etc. How do you best use the 'weed'? What do 'you' do with mullein. Do you simply dry the leaves and then use it for hot tea? How do you make your comfrey salve? Do you get the bees wax from your bees or do you buy it? Compostable toilets--can it really be as easy as a 5 gallon bucket and sawdust? Operation Independence $50 in the independence fund - rental property faucet and why basic skills are important The hack saw that saved the day Topic of the day: Training Animals on the Homestead Learn the animal’s perspective. Observe - every day. Find out what motivates them Figure out what you need to train them to do, or not to do Schedule your time to train them Membership Portal And with that, go out and Make it a great week! Song: Mr. Clammy by Sauce
Tue, May 29, 2018
The Early Summer Tune Up
Today, we walk through all the endeavors here at the Holler Homestead and assess if we are in track, where to focus and how to move forward. Assessing your progress along the year is important to developing the lifestyle you want, building independence and stability and staying focused. What Mother Nature is providing Poke Weed Elderflower Fritters Watercress is done until it cools down Seeing unripe wild raspberries on the vines Tales from the Prepper Pantry Corn is used up! Celebrating Strawberry Geranium Jam Harvest Bounty Lettuce and chard The 5 foot tall tomato Vining plants are ready for trellising Operation Independence $50 in on the replaced plug Make it a great week! Song: Mr. Clammy Resources Membership Sign Up
Tue, May 22, 2018
Community, Self-reliance, and side hustles
Today, I want to circle back on community, self-reliance, and side hustles. You see, we had a great Spring Workshop here in late April, and some pretty cool relationships came from that. And not just the - oh hey I met you at a workshop kind, but some real relationships. My next door neighbor has worked two days at another participant’s farm, there is another gathering coming up this weekend that has coordinated itself, and so much more. What Mother Nature is providing Hemlock is flowering The usuals for salad: hairy vetch, watercress, dandelion Garlic scapes!! Salad Sprouts are back up and running since I am home Tales from the Prepper Pantry Farmers market update: All salads all the time - things are waaay behind this season Staying the course on using things up Harvest Bounty We lost about 5 of the 20 fish Operation Independence Update on the new schedule: Today has been the first day I was able to really follow it. The AirbnB is open for the season and we are getting lots of rent Song: Wolf by Sauce
Wed, May 16, 2018
Hidden Benefits of Creative Pursuits
Today, we explore why adding creative pursuits into your life helps you succeed in other areas, even if you are not the best in show in whatever creative thing you choose to learn. You may be wondering what this has to do with designing a successful and happy life, homesteading, freedom, or side hustles. Here’s the thing. It’s hard to justify it in a pithy soundbite. But creative pursuits result in physical, mental and emotional benefits. So hang with me on this and I hope you will find ways to reprogram yourself through creative pursuits as you design the life you love. This episode is dedicated to Puff --- our kitty that was with us for too short a time. What Mother Nature is providing Asparagus Goldenseal, a plant rife with medicinal uses Salve season is here with the comfrey and jewelweed right at perfect harvest size for this purpose. Aquaponics update: Another salad has resulted from the system, which is crankin out some growth. We added 20 goldfish last night and have lost one so far. And I did plant all the seeds in advance of what was supposed to be a rainy day. It’s sunny. And blazing hot. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Still getting set up to dry teas for the winter Hoping to see beets at the farmers market soon. Operation Independence 13 hours in the car with Mama Sauce has helped me restructure time in a way that I think will leave more room for creative pursuits - guys - if you can’t afford a consultant to help you deconstruct your choices as you build your life the way you want it, find some close friends and ask for coaching from them. The outside view is instrumental in helping you get more effective and this long talk with mama sauce really helped me adjust some priorities that were more oriented toward urgent rather than important. Five benefits of building creative pursuits into your life. Song: Feed My Hunger by Sauce Make it a great week!
Mon, May 07, 2018
A Beginner's View of Aquaponics
Today, I want to share with you a beginner’s perspective on Aquaponics. At the LFTN Spring Workshop, two awesome guys installed an Aquaponics system here, so I got to witness first hand how to install something right the first time, AND we have been using it for a week now. One of the things that has kept me from doing aquaponics here has been how hard it sounds to set something up, so having this in place is a big deal. So for those of you out there thinking about aquaponics, or even those who are not sure it is a good idea, I want to let you know what it is like as a beginner to launch and learn about Aquaponics. Direct Download Membership Portal What Mother Nature is providing Watercress is winding up Hairy vetch, chickweed and deadnettle Stinging nettle is blooming here and will die back until fall, unless we get rainy/cooling in the next month or so Asparagus Goldenseal, a plant rife with medicinal uses Tea time: lemon balm, blackberry and raspberry leaves. There should be bee balm, but I must have managed to kill my patch of it. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Putting up dried herbs and tea makings - both for flavor and medicinal. Creek mint is ready to harvest. Beeswax Story: the swarming bees - when 2 hives become 4, plus 2 off site Harvest Bounty Aquaponics are in and we are setting strategies for where/how we will run vines. Garlic should scape out in the next few weeks. Stretching meals Workshop leftovers Operation Independence Mama Sauce came and helped do another round of get rid of the clutter - which frees us to focus on the important rather than the urgent Spring Workshop ROCKED and is a foundation in our walk toward independence. Taxes are back on the todo list right after carnegie hall. Speaking of Carnegie: May 12th, 2pm meet up in New York at a pub near Carnegie Hall. The Irish Pub: 837 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019. DO check on our Facebook page and website though because if it is full, we will adjust our plans. Just look for the chick with the cowboy hat. Why Aquaponics: Things grow too well in Tennessee - by which I mean the wrong things grow too well and with the coffee business, I wanted to have time to devote to coffee. Project goal: Aquaponics that looks great in front of the house so Mark does not make me remove it, pays for itself or even earns money, runs itself when I am away in case Mark is out working on the paper. Lesson 1: Aquaponic is much easier than it seems when you start learning about it. Lesson 2: Installation can be cheap and hard work, or more expensive and qu
Wed, May 02, 2018
A Spring Workshop Debrief With The Tactical Redneck
Today, we review the good, the bad, the ugly from the Living Free in Tennessee Spring Workshop with The Tactical Redneck, one of our participants. All in all, things went well, folks got to learn from each other about homesteading things, a surprise session on how to capture bee swarms happened, and we even got to be intimately involved with a real aquaponics installation. It was a good time, and we hope that the relationships forged at this event will serve all those who were here well for years to come. Make it a great week! Song; Cilly Song, by Sauce
Mon, April 16, 2018
Deescalation Strategies, Bees and Stories from the Holler Homestead
Today we talk through 7 steps to take to deescalate tense situations, talk about bees and bee swarms, and share stores of what has gone on at the Holler Homestead over the past week or so. This spring has run away and we had snowflakes this morning, as well as some fun goaty antics.
Mon, April 09, 2018
10 Tips For Hosting A Workshop on Your Homestead
Today we talk about 10 tips for coordinating a workshop on your own property. Want to know why? Well, selfishly, this is in part because ALL I am thinking about right now is workshop details. And also because I know lots of you are on your own side hustle or entrepreneurial adventure. It is so cool when you send me emails about what you are up to. And you guys have neat skills that not everyone has. When you are in this situation, it becomes tempting to host a workshop and share the knowledge. So today, we will go over some early lessons I have learned getting the LFTN18 Spring Workshop up and running. What Mother Nature is providing Dryad’s Saddle Watercress is getting long in the tooth, deadnettle and wild mustard flower Raspberry leaves for tea Mint is starting to come on Tales from the Prepper Pantry Play a little help from our friends The snakes were tamed by a very special set of visitors who reminded me to have fun no matter what - and fun we did have. The sweet potato slips Using up the canned goods: Weekend stew Making pickled quail eggs for the spring workshop. Getting the gardens ready Seedling update - Houston we had a problem Getting materials for the Aquaponics system - and also getting excited Operation Independence Metal scrap pays for gas tomorrow Outdoor composting toilet is ready to go Last week’s trip to Houston will knock out one of my debts The 10 tips for hosting a workshop on your homestead Organize your schedule around a foundational speaker. Organize your schedule around a foundational speaker. Give yourself at least 6 months or a year to get this right: Marketing, mechanics of web sign up, overview emails, getting your grounds read, all take a ton of time. Events a bloody expensive. Infrastructure need to have vs nice to have list - then cut the need to have list in half and set realistic participant expectations. When someone offers to help, find a way to let them help. Your community helping you go toward the same mission is what will make or break you. Hire help. You may be really good at catering these things. You dont actually have time to do that. Know the roles, write them down, have some backups ready to go. Empower the participants to make things better. (Slack) Organize early and often. Remember the little things are the most important. Inform your neighbors Do a run of show two weeks in advance And remember this tip from one of our friends: You will always wish you had 2 more weeks to get ready (from David at Cider Hollow) And with that, go out, and make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave, Sauce
Mon, April 02, 2018
The Art of Knowing What is None of Your Business
It’s been awhile since we explored a freedom topic, and as most of you know, the ability to live life as freely as possible is one reason that Mark and I have chosen to go on this homesteading journey. So today, I thought that it might be fun to examine something about freedom that most people don’t talk much about: building the ability to know what is none of your business. You’ve all heard the term “Nimby” right? Well today we will walk through that, along with our usual segments and a few tales from the Holler. Direct Download What Mother Nature is providing • Dryad’s Saddle • Watercress, deadnettle and wild mustard flowers • Poke and hairy vetch should be coming out soon Tales from the Prepper Pantry • The blue bins and resulting can of snakes • Pickled beets in deviled eggs • Three final squashes to be buried in the garden • Onions still hanging in there • 8 jars of turkey stock put up Getting the gardens ready • Seedlings are in place • Need to trim the raspberries and thin out the wood chips • Hoping to see asparagus soon Stretching meals • Turkey: Cooked on Sunday and lasted the whole week, yielding 8 jars of stock put up, 2 cans of stock in the fridge, 1 large stew, turkey tacos, and turkey scramble. Even the pigs got in on the scramble because I made too much. The turkey cost $11, carrots and other ingredients cost about $8 and we hardly had anything but turkey related items all week. >>Surprise savings ninja segment Operation Independence • The pump replacement store • Workshop preparations o Composting toilet o House of cards cleanup project o Outdoor shower redo Questions to ask yourself as you explore the question: What is None of your Business? Song: Feed My Hunger by Sauce
Tue, March 27, 2018
Butchering Lamb for Two, Recipes
A friend asked me, while looking at a carcass to cut up on his butchering table, how I would butcher a lamb if I had one here for Mark and me. So today, we will talk about how to process your spring lamb - or goat - for two. What mother nature is providing Watercress season is here Wild mustard flowers - as usual in time for Easter Dead nettle and chickweed Dandelion greens and flowers Tales from the prepper pantry The tools are organized! The last onions have landed in my kitchen - I kept finding more Avocado quinoa salad. Butternut squash bisque this week Stretching Meals Turkey cycle again this time, but with new recipes - we will share some next week. Operation Independence The trout conundrum as they relate to operation independence. Help please. What is the Independence Fund anyway? Great resource for cutting up a lamb from the Guardian of all places: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2008/nov/19/foodanddrink Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song, by Sauce
Mon, March 19, 2018
Early Spring on the Homestead
Today, we are going to talk about some fun projects we did over the last week here at the Holler Homestead. There were some changes that needed to be done because of the pig, some fun wild plants popping up, goat hijinks and more. And yes, as usual, nothing went as planned but a bunch of stuff got done. This really makes me think the most important skill you can develop if you plan to integrate homesteading practices into your life is troubleshooting and keeping things flexible. Rainbowcrawlers.com What mother nature is providing More rain Stinging nettle Dead nettle (for salad) Watercress Egg recipe of the week: Tuna egg salad Getting the Gardens Ready Story: Farmers market meeting Tales from the prepper pantry Cleared out everything but the last 7 onions and 2 butternut squashes in the root cellar. Reorganizing it for the summer months Using up green beans and beets at a fast clip now that the new crops are about to be upon us BBQ story Stretching Meals The Boston Butt Project Operation Independence Pig shelter story Make it a great week! Song: Dr Feeley, Dr. Skinner by Sauce
Tue, March 13, 2018
Focus is So Simple It's Hard
How are you doing moving toward your goals? These past few weeks have had me thinking pretty hard about how simple it is to set a set of priorities in your life and family, then use them as a filter through which to make choices. It is so simple, in fact, that it is hard. Then I got to reading a book I was helping someone right and one of their chapter titles was “Organized people who are wrong beat disorganized people who are right every time.” What mother nature is providing Watercress Shagbark Stinging Nettle Mullein Wild Garlic Getting the Gardens Ready Wood chipping in the garden space Trimmed up the peach tree and elderberries Tales from the prepper pantry The Sweet potatoes have rotted Still have butternut squash - the powerhouse of the pantry Operation Independence Another load of pallets arrives this week New Well Pump Installation Slogging through the taxes one day at a time Make it a great week! Song: Belly Dancing Vamp Tune, Sauce
Mon, March 05, 2018
Live in the Now, Plan for the Future
We are going to talk about life and more importantly life today, not yesterday, and not tomorrow. You hear people say all the time to live in the now but that seems kind of weird, right? I mean, if I just do what I want every day to be in the now, then when tomorrow comes, I will have used up all my cash and will end up out on the street. Well, maybe living in the now but being aware of the future is important. We will cover more of that in the main topic of the show. What mother nature is providing I don’t really know, but Houston has chick weed Watercress and Mint It froze again so some of the early starts and the daffodils will be beaten back when I get home Crappie Getting the Gardens Ready All it does is rain...so nothing Tales from the prepper pantry There will be a pig in the freezer when I get back so we will be makin bacon Centering meals around the meat in the freezer that needs to go. Goal is to keep as healthy as possible. Really focused on using up the canned goods Sugar snap peas, radishes and tangerines Stretching Meals In a hotel: Tamales Sushi Rotisserie chicken and salad Uber eats Operation Independence We are not going to have to buy pork for awhile... Focusing on operation yearly income through facilitation projects at least once a month Song: Special by Sauce
Tue, February 27, 2018
Dry Cure a Ham and Tons of Sweet Potato Recipes
Today we have a great interview with Chef Brett Corrieri, the instructor from Cider Hollow Farm's pork processing class. Brett walks us through the process to dry cure a ham, and describes why you would want to eat it a little too well. Also today, we have a roundup of sweet potato recipes from you, the listener. Goat Video Sweet Potato Recipes Oven baked sweet potato fries (or cubes) Peel and cut 2-3 lbs sweet potatoes Coat with olive oil, toss with 1 tsp paprika (sweet Hungarian paprika if you've got it) 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp salt. Bake 425F for about 30 minutes, stirring and turning after 15. Should be slightly crisp on the edges, soft in the middle. Yum! Josh's Roundup Sweet potato chili Sweet potato flatbread NC Sweet Potato Tortillas Squash Sweet Potato Chili Interesting recipe Sweet potato fritters Ginger Sweet Potato Cheesecake SP Garlic Mac N Cheese SP Hummus Soul SP From Tamlyn TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES Bake sweet potatoes like usual, cool, halve, and scoop out flesh (be gentle, the shells tear easily). Mix with minced garlic or shallot, beaten egg(s), salt, pepper (be generous), Brie (rind removed and diced small), fresh thyme and a little rosemary. Bake @400 on greased, foil-lined pan for ~25 minutes. Remove when tops are beginning to brown and allow to cool before serving. (Adapted from Barefoot Contessa’s https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes ) Make it a great week everyone! Song: Strange Chi
Mon, February 19, 2018
Goats for Weed Control on the Homestead
Today, we’ve got a good one with an exploration of how well goats work for weed control, as well as some tactics we have learned about over the past “almost year” of having these playful little devils -- and they are devils -- on our land. What mother nature is providing Shagbark Hickory Update Deadnettle is starting to spring up Bees legs are full of pollen Watercress may be big enough this week to harvest a round Bad mushroom year - all my best logs are gone Sprouts Eggapalooza - Getting the Gardens Ready Seedling trays - maybe - big trip to houston coming up and not sure if things will be in place Special replay this week: Growing your Own Seedlings. Mud farming - facial idea Tales from the prepper pantry Marty the pig will graduate in a few weeks - a confession Laying plans to eat more green beans - for some reason this year we’ve been finding lots of collard greens and not hitting the canned stores Still swimming in sweet potatoes - anyone got some fun recipes? Onions from last fall will be done in about two weeks, just as the wild garlic is coming on Operation Independence Duplex taxes are done - so much more to do on taxes Arranged for Marty to be processed Make it a great week!
Mon, February 12, 2018
PLANNING A BIG RELOCATION
Today, we are going to talk about something that several of you have brought up recently: How to navigate a big move. I have moved across the country several times, as well as overseas for a year and learned a thing or two along the way. As it turns out, some of you see your path toward standing on your own in another place from where you are. Places with lower property taxes, or no income tax, or less zoning restriction. Places where you are more free to just get a business started without filling out a million forms. And moving can be so costly! I will share with you some lessons learned in the trenches on this one. 5 NEW SPOTS OPEN: Spring Workshop Direct Download What mother nature is providing Trying out some shag bark tea this week (Hickory) Sprouts Wild garlic Sunchokes Getting the Gardens Ready Have seeds in hand and about ready to start the peppers Aquaponics changes everything Tales from the prepper pantry Lot’s of sweet potatoes and here is a recipe shared by a listener Ryan from Homespun Magazine out of Oregon: http://homespunmagazine.com/articles/recipes/jamaican-grilled-sweet-potatoes/ Stretching Meals Sweet potato chili: $8, 14 meals - less than $1 a meal. Operation Independence Invested time at Liberty Forum in expanding the podcast reach - we will see how that goes. I developed a new speech that I can give anywhere now. Kept up on the weekly finance Really need to just do my taxes. 7 thinks to think about before making a big move. Make it a great week! Song: Learning What Leaving Is, by Sauce
Mon, February 05, 2018
Create Opportunity Through Simplification
Today, I am going to talk with you about opportunity and simplification. Simplification is the top of people's minds for so many right now as they declutter their closets, re-examine their priorities and see opportunities come to fruition. And opportunity is the name of the game. Here at the Holler Homestead, we have been on 18 months of growing side hustles as I transitioned to a different way of life, and, well, the opportunities just keep coming in. Direct Download What mother nature is providing Wild garlic is here - well it was always here, but it has made itself known. My favorite herb of the 2017/18 winter: Mullein Chicken eggs are back! Getting the Gardens Ready Setting my growing plans bit late this year - second tier priority Tales from the prepper pantry Elderberry syrup Hunting the rotting potato Almost through the salsa we canned I haven’t bought Garlic in 10 years Stretching Meals Meatballs in stroganoff: $9+$2+$2=$13 (6 meals), Meatballs in lasagna: $1+$2=$3 (6 meals), Meatballs with rice and greens: $2+$1=$3 (4 meals). Total:$1.18 per meal. Operation Independence Caught up on the finance review, but not the declutter goal. Had to prepare to be gone for a week and precooked some things to make it easier on Mark and save money Cover over the camper *might* be done - no one can find my drill battery charger. 5 Ways to simplify your life Just Say NO. Every time you say yes, you a trading a bit of yourself. Is it worth it? Journal, meditate or pray each day - find your time - focus on whatever is in your way then let it go. Implement systems thinking: Declutter and organize and maintain Schedule time with your humans (Prioritize relationships) Schedule in time to grow your skills - books, new skills, expand your capability Of course there are many ways to simplify your life, but it is not simple to do them all. And when you make space for serenity, you also make space for opportunity. Next week, I am doing an episode on lessons learned from moving across the country. Do you have specific things you want to know about? Send your questions to me. Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave, Sauce
Mon, January 22, 2018
How to Wet Cure a Ham
Today, I am going to talk with you about how to cure ham. This topic is robust enough that we could do several shows on it in fact. I even reached out to my buddy, Chef Brett, to get his take on the dry curing method alongside my brining approach to this conundrum. He and I will have a curing interview later this week.
Fri, January 19, 2018
Homestead Budgeting, Squaring a Pole Barn
Today, I’ve got a whole bunch of stull lined up for you, some of which I meant to tell you last week, but ran out of time. We are going to go through some lessons learned on budgeting for the homestead - Ive collected them from various sources, most of whom are not natural budgeters and we will talk about something I learned this week: How to square a pole barn with a measuring tape, stakes and string. SPRING WORKSHOP INFO
Fri, January 12, 2018
Launching a Coffee Business with Brian Norton
Today I am joined by Brian Norton of Food Forest Farms as he talks about his trials and tribulations along the road toward starting a micro roasting business, breaking out of corporate America, and more! References: Food Forest Farms Brian's Kickstarter
Mon, January 08, 2018
How to Deal with a Freezing Homestead
Today, we talk about what we did to deal with the unusually long cold spell in Tennessee this year. This includes strategies for dealing with cold when your housing isn't built for it. We also announce the Spring workshop registration process and go over the membership portal.
S3 E4 · Sun, December 24, 2017
Holiday Edition: The Night Before Christmas in Music
It is amazing to me how adding music to a great poem can bring more life to it. This is the final in a series of four versions of the Night Before Christmas with a special song, performed live on Dec 3, 2017 in Cookeville, TN, by the Cookeville Mastersingers and the music wsa arranged by Simone. Merry Christmas all!
S3 E3 · Sat, December 23, 2017
Holiday Special: The Night Before Christmas Aussie Style
Today may be the night before the night before Christmas for us here in the US, but our friends in Australia are already there. For them, it IS the night before Christmas. A friend from down under recorded this version of the poem for us with a few adjustments made for her local environment. Thank you AussieRo.
S3 E2 · Fri, December 22, 2017
Holiday Special: The Night Before Christmas - Nicole Sauce Edition
Join us for the second in a series for 2017 of poems read from throughout the world. This version of The Night Before Christmas comes from me, recording from Tennessee. It is followed by a performance of Jingle Bells, recorded live on December 3, 2017 in the Wanntenbarger Auditorium by the Cookeville Mastersingers and arranged by Don Large.
S3 E1 · Thu, December 21, 2017
The Night Before Christmas - Scottish Style
Join us in the series in the first in a series for 2017 of poems read from throughout the world. This version of The Night Before Christmas comes from our friend "Jaggy Little Thistle" who listens from Scotland. Thanks for the recording Jaggy!
Mon, December 18, 2017
Homesteading, Frugal Feasting, 2017 in Review and a Time to Grow
Today’s show is the last one until next year! In this episode, we will take a look at 2017. The good, the bad, the sad. We will also cover holidays, navigating them, being with your family who you may love, may find frustrating, or may even find abusive. I’ll share what this time means to all of us here in the Holler Homestead. Share some recipes we will try this year. Marvel at the bounty that surrounds us, talk about bitcoin and two-factor authentication, share some cool thoughts from listeners. Today, the show is about you, about us, and about the learning from the past, letting it go, and making our future. Direct Download What mother nature is providing Kale, Carrots, Radishes Stinging Nettles abound I saw mint in the creek - unbelievable Sprouts in the house: http://www.simplebites.net/how-to-grow-sprouts-at-home/ Tales from the prepper pantry The Turkey The potatoes are fished - we got a bushel in October and polished them off yesterday Facing our usual squash struggle Meatloaf recipe Dry stores: Flour, rice and oatmeal Put up lots of meat Thoughts on buying equipment for processing and preserving food Operation Independence Tomorrow we are doing a webinar called Crypto in Plain English. Sign up: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W7kB5iXuR7St0UBBW2umLw Roasted coffee like a mad woman - it has been great! Making hiking trails on the land with the goats Started journaling once a week Frugal Feasting - the turkey tale: Yesterday we served an $11 turkey with about $2 in potatoes and sweet potatoes, $1 in carrots, $.25 in onions, and $.10 in flour. Total meal cost is: $14.35. We fed four people. Fed them to beyond stuffed. ($3.60 a person) Today, I have the bones in a stock pot making stock, Plenty of leftover turkey for soup and other side dishes. I wonder how much we will spend on meals the rest of the week? Example: If I do turkey rissoto, it is $2 in specialty rice, $1 in wine, $.50 in ancillary veggies. I don't have to charge ourselves for garlic since we grow it... Everything else was covered in yesterday's fees. Total meal to feed 3-4 people: $3.50. Brunch for Mark and me ran us $.50 Ok, time to talk about 2017. Remember what I was talking about this time last year? Grandma A coming job change Gleaning value from our land How much change a year makes! She died, my job changed, and in nine short months, Holler Roast Coffee has gone from a hobby to a business that has operated in the black for the past two months! Steps along the way: Evaluated and reeval
S2 E1 · Thu, December 14, 2017
Bitcoin in Plain English with Kurt Dugger
Today, we have a special episode with Kurt Dugger to discuss bitcoin and crypto currency basics. In Simple terms. This is a beginner's intro to bitcoin starting with "What it bitcoin anyway?" Resources Webinar Sigh Up: Bitcoin in Plain English - Dec 19, 5:30pm (FREE!!) https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W7kB5iXuR7St0UBBW2umLw Coinbase Affiliate Link: https://www.coinbase.com/join/55c39991371c072c7000016a Jaxx Wallet: https://jaxx.io/ Make it a great week! Song: Learning What Leaving Is by Sauce
Mon, December 11, 2017
Pig Processing, Earning Less Through More DIY, and Goat Weed Wackers
Today, we have a fun one cued up. We will review the pig processing workshop over at Cider Hollow Farm and I will describe for you some of the things that David Oswalt built that made the whole day go a bit easier, we will dive a bit further in the the independence fund assessment for the year and what that has meant for all of us here at the Holler Homestead, and I will walk give you a much-needed goat update! What mother nature is providing Kale - more kale plants are popping up Carrots that I planted last spring Radishes Oyster Mushrooms finally showed up: Chowder Recipe (the egg yoke thickening method) Stinging Nettles are still around Mullein: https://www.motherearthliving.com/plant-profile/herb-to-know-mullein-verbascum-thapsus Tales from the prepper pantry THE PIGGGGG - makin’ Bacon this week Baked collards Homemade Dressing This Week: grated horseradish root (or powder), mayo, balsamic infused with fig, honey, salt, olive oil Acorn Squash Recipe we plan to try: Roasted with olive oil and garlic, topped with venison/pork sausage Venison pork sausage: S, P, garlic powder, sage, oregano, a touch of cumin, dill Operation Independence Crypto in English - a special episode on Thursday, followed by a webinar as Kurt’s schedule lines up with mine. Installed my own light fixture at our rental unit, followed by a new one at home - no electrician required YTD Independence fund update: Winter electrical wiring Firewood Frequent flier miles for hardware, christmas gifts, household goods, an
Mon, December 04, 2017
Homesteading, financial independence, self-reliance and Biltong
Today, I want to go back to our core mission with this podcast and talk about building independence into your life. It all started with an article I read aimed at this new tax bill that congress is considering. It left me wondering when we all became so spineless and unable to take care of ourselves, quite frankly! We will examine the totally missed point of the author of the article, and learn from that for use in our own lives. Also today, I am bringing back an old segment while we can: What mother nature is providing for us. Resources: The new merch page: http://livingfreeintennessee.com/merchandise/ Food saving process podcast from TSP: http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/1613-food-storage What mother nature is providing Kale Radishes I am sure there are persimmons, but… Mushrooms are NOT flowering this year very much yet AND OMG IT MIGHT SNOW Tales from the prepper pantry The New Cow that we share with families. (Which means there is cow available) Baked Home Fries The New York Strip Steak Homemade Dressing This Week: mustard, mayo, balsamic infused with fig, honey, salt, olive oil Time to get serious about eating squash Operation Independence Pig processing workshop - ciderhollow.com Crypto in English for God’s Sake Winter is Coming Biltong Update Announcement: spring workshop in the HOLLER!! (April 27 & 28) $100,000 income stories by NPR https://www.npr.org/2017/12/03/567602293/what-living-on-100-000-a-year-looks-like Two consistent things I saw that the author did not: Couples already Established debt Couples had To high of a tax burden Took time to look at my 2017 and how much I actually earned. And the number is a little sad. 15k (will be 20 by Dec 31) How did I make it? (Budgeting (spreadsheets don’t lie), food stores and other stores, Savings, bartering, some help, and persistence with an end goal in mind. So why do I go on about this? Because the NPR article made it seem like it was not in the control of the people who earn 100k to change their lives - that it was something that needed to be fixed from outside. To which I call bullshit. Bull. Shit. Yes. Sometimes you are in a position where you need to earn more. And you need to find ways to do it. And yes, earning more helps you become more financially independent. But that can be done at 40k, 50k and 60k if you look for opportunities, keep control of your wild spending - and realize that you ARE in control. So do me a favor? If you haven’t looked
Tue, November 28, 2017
Variety Show - Turkey Recipes, Coffee, Freedom, and More
Today, I address a number of questions about turkey, stock, try a new coffee from Australia, talk about freedom, and much more as we head into a rural American winter. Holler Roast is growing and we are finding new pathways to standing on our own, without steady employer oversight. There is still a pig here who wandered onto the land. And, while the goats do not make an appearance in the podcast, I do say the word goat at least one time. Also, I didn't burn the house down on Sunday, so ...
Tue, November 21, 2017
A RESILIENT THANKSGIVING
It’s Thanksgiving week and you all know what that means. We are in full holiday season mode. It’s time to buy the children of all your friends some cheap plastic toys, go into debt buying that heirloom ham, and run frantically around attending all the parties and gatherings, including a thing called “Friendsgiving” so that by January 3rd you are broke, sick, and surrounded by clutter. This is one of my favorite times of year because if you get it under control, there is so much fun to be had. We will talk about that and all of the fun recipes we will be trying, along with a ridiculous list of things that have been going on since we last spoke in today’s show. Because, what is a Thanksgiving show without hunger pains in your stomach, as well as a bit of recipe inspiration. References: CiderHollow.com
Mon, November 13, 2017
Why Build Resilience in Your Life - Replay Episode
Today we replay an important episode, "Why Build Resilience in Your Life," from the past, but there are a few new announcements. Cider Hollow Pig Processing Event Direct Download Why Build Resilience in Your Life Part of our lifestyle here on the homestead is about building resilience into our day to day activities. Because no matter what happens, we only know one thing: change is coming. This idea that you work one job your whole life and retire to play golf – and that this is the norm – was a nice dream, but it is really a fiction. First and foremost: flexibility Secondly: responsibility – no excuses Finally: more control of the things you can control Four ways to get started: Simplify and frugalify Grow some of your own food Find ways to build ongoing income from your local area that you control Develop a real community around yourself Holler Homestead Business Progress Center Hill Sun Update And with that, remember, if like the show you can support us while drinking a marvelous cup of hand-roasted coffee – order here . Youtube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g/playlists Well my friends, next week it is a 50-50 chance that the podcast will be skipped – sorry about that. I will be down at Jack Spirko’s not getting enough sleep for five days, giving a presentation and learning a TON from other homesteaders. And in two weeks, we may have a very special interview lines up with one of our listeners who is this very moment one her brand new pice of land. That should be fun. Anyway – go out and make it a great week! Song: Sauce, Tripped Out.
Tue, November 07, 2017
Letting Go in Times of Stress
Today I want to talk with you about stress and more importantly letting it go because life is too precious to waste on worry and fussing. And this year has been a doozy of a year for stress in my personal life, as well as professionally. So many ups and downs, so many reasons to lose confidence, so many reasons to thank friends and family, and so much potential for new things to come. Direct Download Tales from the prepper pantry Sweet potatoes really should come out of the ground and be set aside to cure in the mud room. All squashes are dead and we just have radishes left in the the gardens The first venison infusion has arrived and we still have some from last year that we want to eat up We got a banana tree! It has to go in the tunnel I am starting to assess winter stores of animal food to ensure we have a month’s worth extra at a time Oysters are coming on and the watercress looks about ready to harvest There is still wild mint! What we are preserving this week Loofah Preservation Support me on Patreon HollerRoast.com Song: Calling Your Name by Sauce
Tue, October 31, 2017
5 Things Goats Taught Me About Fencing
Today, I will give you a big goaty update - loosely organized around five things that the goats have taught me about fencing. I also have an update on the caramel recipe I covered last week, and someone asked me a question about vanilla extract. Remember folks, if you want to drop a comment or question to me, you can do so my emailing me at nicolesauce@gmail.com, or leave a comment over at livingfreeintennessee.com Tales from the prepper pantry We got all the pantry things moved into the pantry, the insulating done for winter! The first frost landed this week, so we have the last of the tomatoes from the garden, the peppers, and the squash. Looks like the radishes and peas made it so we will hopefully get some things Kale time is near Starting to eat through the last of last year’s canned goods This week’s Holler Stew What we are preserving this week Apples if the opportunity arises Fingers crossed for venison Caramel Recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/24952/caramel-popcorn/ Vanilla Extract Ratio: 13 oz to 1 gallon booze
Mon, October 23, 2017
Five Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
Today, we talk now about some homemade holiday gift ideas that you can start now so that they are fantastic by December! Also today, we have a coffee business update, and a special announcement! Tales from the prepper pantry The fall garden provided a yellow squash! (Remember the risk I took?) Pea shoots Radishes Tomatoes Chicken of the woods From a pantry perspective, we are still regrouping for winter storage. What we are preserving this week Apples if the opportunity arises Transitioning from canning to drying Venison could happen at any moment Drying Oyster mushrooms Stories from the Holler 7,000 ways you can improperly install electrical fencing Vocal performance with percussion Ducks thought it was daylight last night and would not go to bed Four Holiday Gift Ideas Kahlua 1 liter vodka, everclear or other 100 proof clear liquor 2 vanilla beans (where to get them) 4 cups strongly brewed coffee - i mean really strong man 8 cups brown sugar Homemade salve Comfrey, mint Coconut oil (where to get) Crockpot for 5 days Mix in beeswax (where to get) Pour into small jelly jars and make pretty labels Tea Mixes Roobius Mint Beebalm Teaball Knitted or crocheted washcloths a la Mamma Sauce: Pattern Homemade Caramels Holler Roast Coffee Update We have a new brew! Holiday gift packaging New website launches tomorrow: HollerRoast.com Patreon Link: patreon.com/livingfreeinTN Make it a Great Week! Song: Strange Child by Sauce Word
Mon, October 09, 2017
Developing Your Dream Homestead (Six Months In)
Lots of things happened in the last week, including my first time in a hurricane, more goat hijinks, and success in preserving food. But even more interesting is a new interview with Dori. Remember Dori? She reached out earlier this year because she had purchased a dreamy sounding property in Missouri complete with deteriorating cabins and a home built onto the side of a cliff and into a cave! We had a fun interview right after her first weekend at the property and talked about her plans for the land. Dori will be on after our regular segments to give us an update on how things have developed in the last six months. Support us on Patreon. Tales from the prepper pantry The fall garden provided a yellow squash! (Remember the risk I took?) Pea shoots Chestnuts Potato mania Cucumbers from the market Roasted butternut squash DUCK EGGS Radishes but no lettuce Kale Tomatoes 2.0 We’ve already eaten or given away half our salsa!\ Auditing the venison and our favorite processor went out of business. What we are preserving this week I made jewelweed/mint salve Comfrey plantain is next Hoping to do applesauce or dried apples Drying Oyster mushrooms Garden Economics Update Stories from the Holler Tempting Murphy Worked Driving INTO a Hurricane Holler Roast Bean is Changing The Goat Ladder Dori is a real go-getter and her family found what looked like it would be a great retirement property with the added benefit of being fun to visit now. 6 months ago, we heard from Dori after her first weekend on the property, talked a bit about priorities and infrastructure. Dori's First Interview with Living Free in Tennessee: New Land, New Adventure Song: Special, by Sauce
Mon, October 02, 2017
Planting, Curing, and Storing Garlic
As we rutch into fall season, and to prepare you for the coming night where the screen between the world of the dead and the world of the living, I thought we could talk about the most important of homesteading plants to foster on your land: Garlic. Garlic is one of those cure-all vegetable with its antiseptic properties, bug deterring scent, sauce-flavor-boosting characteristics, and it even keeps vampires at bay! Resources Support me on patreon ! Hog Processing Workshop Garlic Cayenne Tea Recipe for Pest Prevention Holler Roast Coffee Tales from the prepper pantry Holy mushrooms batman! Puffballs Cauliflower Oyster Dryads Saddle Cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers Storing: sweet potatoes, potatoes, butternut squash What we are preserving this week Mint Elderberry Syrup Apple Cider Make it a great week! Song: Feed My Hunger by Sauce
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