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Everyday Homesteading

Homesteading Family

Desperate to grow, cook, and preserve real food for your family in only 5-10 hours a week, but stuck as a new homesteader looking for practical, tried and true methods that work?You wanted those pantry shelves filled yesterday, but the more you try, the more it seems a distant pipe dream. Online content is filled with impractical, untried homesteading advice, which wastes your precious time and money.Everyday Homesteading steps in with practical, tested solutions, cutting through the chaos with

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32:23

How to Start a Garden (Without Overthinking It)

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2026/04/25

If you’ve ever felt like you need to learn everything before starting a garden, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re simplifying the process and showing you how to start a garden without getting overwhelmed. Gardening is a journey. And the truth is, you don’t need perfect soil, perfect seeds, or perfect knowledge to begin. You just need a few key principles and a willingness to learn as you go. This episode is all about helping you take that first step with confidence. In this episode ...

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43:08

The Dangerous Egg Washing Mistake (And How to Do It...

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2026/04/18

Are your chicken eggs coming into the house dirty, especially during mud season? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, Carolyn is joined by Amy, cofounder of Good Egg, to talk about how to keep eggs clean starting in the coop—and how to properly handle fresh eggs once they’re in your kitchen. We’re covering everything from nesting box strategies to the right (and wrong) way to wash eggs, plus how storage methods affect shelf life. If you’ve ever wondered whether to wash your eggs, how l...

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59:36

Nature Deficit Disorder (Why Your Kids Need a Garden)

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/04/11

How do you get your kids excited about gardening, especially if you’re still learning yourself? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I’m joined by Luke Hammond from Dirt Academy Kids to talk about why gardening is one of the most powerful tools we have for raising capable, grounded kids. We dive into: Why so many adults who garden today had childhood garden experiences The real-life skills kids learn in the garden How gardening helps improve kids’ health and t...

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35:57

Why Our Daughter Chose to Stay Close to Home

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2026/04/04

What happens when your child grows up… and chooses to stay? In this episode of the Everyday Homesteading podcast, I’m joined by my oldest daughter, Rachel, as we share the story behind her and her husband’s decision to stay close to home and build a tiny house right here on our homestead. We’re talking about what it really looks like to build a life near family in today’s world—from navigating independence and boundaries to learning how to work together as separate households with a shared vi...

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26:50

3 Things You Must Get Right for Safe Canning

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/03/28

Canning safety can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear all the warnings and conflicting advice out there. But what if it’s actually much simpler than you think? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three things you absolutely must get right for canning safety so you can preserve food with confidence and peace of mind. We’ll talk about: Why so many people feel afraid of canningThe truth about botulism and real riskHow pH determines whether you water bath or pressure canWhy process...

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37:34

Do you have these Quiet Skills for TRULY Resilient...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/03/21

We spend a lot of time learning the hands-on skills of homesteading like baking, gardening, and preserving. But what if those aren’t the skills that actually make a home run well? In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet skills that don’t get much attention but make all the difference. Things like planning ahead, creating rhythms, finishing what you start, and learning how to say no. These are the habits that protect your peace, prevent burnout, and help you build a sustainable homestea...

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29:37

Cultured Dairy Is Easier Than You Think

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/03/14

Cultured dairy sounds intimidating, but it's actually one of the easiest traditional kitchen skills you can learn. In this video, I explain how cultured dairy works, why it’s so beneficial for digestion and gut health, and how you can start making your own yogurt right at home. Once you understand the basics, you’ll realize that cultured dairy is far simpler than most people think. The bacteria do almost all the work. Your job is simply to create the right environment and give it time. In ...

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58:48

Stop Trying to Grow EVERYTHING!

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/03/07

Most people never fail at gardening. They quit before they begin. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, Josh sits down with Luke from MIgardener to talk about why so many aspiring gardeners stay stuck in the dreaming and planning phase — and what it actually takes to start. You’ll learn: Why fear of failure quietly holds people backThe mindset shift that changes everythingThe importance of journaling and tracking your harvestHow to grow what your family actually eatsWhy building soil ever...

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25:21

STOP trying to be Self-Sufficient (Do This Instead)

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/02/28

For many homesteaders, the dream is complete self-sufficiency. Producing all your own food. Depending on no one. Living independently. But is that really possible? And more importantly, is it even the right goal? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we’re sharing why complete self-sufficiency is actually a myth and what matters far more: building practical skills and strengthening community. We discuss how focusing on skills rather than trying to do everything yourself leads to more resi...

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18:45

What You Need to Know BEFORE Calling the Vet

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/02/21

Even with healthy, well-selected animals, there comes a day when you have to call the vet. And when that moment comes, most of us aren’t nearly as prepared as we could be. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and veterinarian, Dr. Patrick Jones of The Homegrown Herbalist, to talk through what every homesteader should know before picking up the phone. We discuss: The importance of signalment (age, breed, sex, pregnancy status)Why taking a temperature can immediately narrow down ...

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28:34

Why Bread Still Belongs in Your Busy Modern Kitchen

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2026/02/14

Making bread isn’t about talent, and it’s not about finding the perfect recipe either. In this episode, I’m sharing why bread is one of the most foundational skills in the homesteading kitchen and how learning to read your dough instead of following formulas changes everything. From flour amounts to kneading to rise times, we’re breaking down the simple techniques that lead to consistent, reliable bread no matter where you live or what recipe you use. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, inconsist...

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33:50

Things that Surprised Us about Keeping Chickens

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/02/07

Thinking about keeping backyard egg-laying chickens, but not sure where to begin? In today’s episode, we walk through the essential checklist every new chicken keeper should know. We cover: • What to think about before bringing chickens home • Coop setup and space requirements • Feeding, water, and daily care routines • How to successfully raise chicks in their first few weeks • Biosecurity basics and avoiding common pitfalls • Planning for seasonal egg production Whether this is your first f...

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29:08

From Overwhelmed to Peaceful: Minimums, Mental Load,...

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2026/01/31

Feeling overwhelmed while trying to add homesteading skills to an already full life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I’m continuing our conversation about going from overwhelmed to peaceful and sharing what I’ve learned about building a homestead life that’s sustainable for the long haul. This is Part 2 of our series on creating peaceful household rhythms instead of rigid schedules. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I recommend starting there and then coming b...

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23:51

From Overwhelmed to Peaceful: Why Rhythm Changes...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/01/24

If you love the idea of homesteading but constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, I recorded this episode for you. In Part 1 of this new series, I’m sharing the household system that helped me move from constant pressure and burnout to a calmer, more sustainable rhythm of life. I talk about why overwhelm usually isn’t a discipline problem and why trying to “work harder” often makes things worse, especially for busy moms caring for families while adding homesteading skill...

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52:35

Nurturing a "People First" Homestead with RuthAnn...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/01/17

Homesteading is about so much more than chores, food, and checklists. In this episode, I’m joined by RuthAnn Zimmerman from Homesteading With the Zimmermans for a conversation that goes straight to the heart of what this lifestyle is really about: people. We talk about balancing hospitality with busy homestead life, raising children with a strong work ethic and character, and learning to trust God’s economy when it comes to time, energy, and priorities. RuthAnn shares how she keeps emotional...

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47:59

The Biggest Grid We Escaped (It Wasn’t Power)

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/01/10

A lot of people talk about going off-grid. But what if off-grid living isn’t just about power and water, but about freedom from systems that quietly run your life? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Burkinshaw from the Gridlessness YouTube channel to talk about what gridlessness really means. Jeff shares how his family moved from suburban life to a remote homestead in the Canadian wilderness, not out of fear, but out of a deep desire to live with intention. We talk about • redefining wha...

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42:23

What We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves About...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/01/03

After more than 20 years of homesteading, we are looking back and sharing what we wish we had known when we first started. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we talk honestly about the mistakes we made, the pressure to do everything at once, and the lessons that helped us find a more peaceful, sustainable rhythm. From gardening and kitchen skills to land size, infrastructure, and people-first priorities, this conversation is full of perspective for anyone feeling overwhelmed on their ...

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42:40

Our Year of Rest on the Homestead

Everyday Homesteading ·

2025/12/27

What does a “Year of Rest” actually look like on a working homestead? In this episode, we’re reflecting on our decision to slow down over the past year, what changed, what stayed the same, and what surprised us along the way. We share how cutting big projects brought more margin into our days, why rest doesn’t mean the work disappears, and how an unplanned cabin build for the next generation fit into our bigger vision. This is an honest, end-of-year conversation about pace, sustainability, an...

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23:50

Finding Peace in the Quiet Season: How to Rest After...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2025/12/20

If you have ever found yourself saying, “This winter, we’ll finally rest,” you are not alone. Josh and I have joked about it for years, imagining a slower season that somehow never quite arrives on its own. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I’m sharing what I’ve been learning about real rest. Not just getting more sleep, but the kind of deep, soul-level rest that brings clarity, peace, and renewed purpose. The kind of rest that helps you remember your why. We talk about why rest never...

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57:17

Think a Dairy Cow Will Tie You Down? Here’s the Truth.

Everyday Homesteading ·

2025/12/13

Welcome back to Everyday Homesteading. Today I’m sitting down with two people I deeply respect and always enjoy talking with, Shawn and Beth Dougherty. If you have ever wondered whether a family milk cow actually fits into a busy modern homestead, or if you’ve been feeling that tug toward a simpler, more land-rooted way of feeding your family, this conversation is for you. Shawn and Beth have spent more than twenty-five years raising a large family, stewarding rough Appalachian ground, and bu...

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