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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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36:44

Crazy Gas Prices and Free Potatoes

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/10/03

What do high gas prices have to do with free potatoes? More than you might think! When everyday expenses keep climbing, it’s easy to feel like there’s very little we can do about it. But Josh and I have found that growing food, cooking from scratch, and choosing our homestead projects carefully can help us take back a little control. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we’re sharing the story of a $2,000 garden investment we made when money was tight, why we call this year’s potatoes ...

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33:35

The Secret to Healthier Soil? | Soil Health Part 3

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/09/26

In Part 3 of our Soil Series, I’m diving into soil organic matter and why it’s one of the most important pieces of healthy, productive soil. We’ll look at what organic matter actually is, how it feeds soil biology, improves water retention and soil structure, and the practical ways you can build more of it with compost, mulch, cover crops and less tillage. For more information, read the full blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/soil-organic-matter/ - Thanks to the School of Tradit...

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49:43

The Meat We Eat: How We Choose It, Buy It & Cook It

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/09/19

If you’re trying to feed your family better-quality meat, it can be hard to know what all the labels really mean. Grass-fed, grass-finished, pasture-raised, organic... and once you bring that meat home, does it need to be cooked differently? In this episode, Josh and I are talking about the meat we eat here on our homestead and why the way an animal is raised and fed matters so much to us. We’ll explain the difference between grass-fed and grass-finished beef, what pasture-raised really mea...

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36:29

How I Care for Myself (So I Can Take Care of Others)

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/09/12

Self-care isn’t about escaping your responsibilities. It’s about caring for your body, mind, and soul so you can show up well for your family. In this episode, I share what self-care looks like in my own life, including my morning routine, health habits, and why true self-care should actually move you toward greater health. You can watch and read more at the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/self-care-for-moms/ TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:04 - American Blossom Linens 4:...

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41:38

Late Summer Garden Tasks

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/09/05

By late summer, the garden can start to feel a little wild. The weeds are growing fast, the harvest is piling up, watering needs are changing, and life outside the garden is getting busier, too. So what actually needs your attention right now, and what can you let go? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we’re talking through our top priorities for the late summer garden. We’ll cover why harvesting should come first, how to adjust your watering as the season changes, what to do with ba...

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37:40

Your Soil Needs More Than NPK | Soil Health Part 2

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/08/29

Healthy soil requires more than nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In Part 2 of our soil health series, we're taking a deeper look at the essential minerals plants need to grow strong, resist stress and produce truly nutrient-dense food. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🪨 The difference between macronutrients and micronutrients 🌱 How nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur support plant growth 🔍 Common signs of mineral deficiencies 🧪 Why soil pH and biology affect

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32:33

6 Old-Fashioned Homemaking Habits That I Use Every Day

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/08/22

Some of the best homemaking advice isn't new at all. Over the years, I've learned a lot from old household manuals, historical books and the way generations before us managed their homes. While I certainly love my modern conveniences, there are some old-fashioned practices that still make our household and homestead run so much more smoothly. In this episode, I'm sharing six that I still use today, including: 🏡 Giving each day of the week a purpose 🥕 Shopping the garden and pantry before

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29:45

Don't Make THESE Preserving Mistakes

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/08/15

Preserving season can be incredibly rewarding, but when the garden is producing faster than you can keep up, it can also become overwhelming fast! Over the years, we've learned plenty of lessons the hard way about what makes harvest and food preservation season easier... and what makes it much harder than it needs to be. In this episode, we're sharing some of the biggest food preservation mistakes we've made and the practical habits that now help us manage the abundance without burning ours...

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25:43

My Values Are Showing: The Quiet Power of a Home Well...

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2026/08/08

Homesteading and homemaking are often treated as two separate pursuits, but what if they were never meant to be? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I'm sharing why I believe homemaking is the true foundation of homesteading. From growing food and preserving the harvest to preparing meals and caring for my family, it's all part of the same purpose: creating a home that reflects our values and nurtures the people we love. If you've ever felt like you're trying to "balance" homemaking a...

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46:27

The Summer Slump in the Vegetable Garden (How We...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/08/01

Have you ever walked into your garden and felt completely overwhelmed? You're not alone! Every gardener reaches a point where the weeds seem to multiply overnight, the harvest starts piling up, and it feels like there's never enough time to keep up. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we're sharing the practical routines, mindset shifts, and garden systems that have helped our family grow and preserve most of our food without burning out. From daily garden walks and harvesting routines...

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27:40

Stop Poisoning Your Soil: It's Worse Than You Think!

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/07/25

Healthy soil doesn't happen by accident. It starts with protecting the living ecosystem beneath your feet. In this first teaching episode of my Soil Health series, I'm sharing why keeping your soil chemical-free is the foundation for everything else we'll cover. Whether you're growing vegetables, fruit trees, flowers, or pasture, the health of your soil determines the health of your plants. We'll look at how herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and synthetic fertilizers affect the beneficial...

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53:42

The Missing Piece of Modern Homesteading

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/07/18

Have you ever stopped to consider that caring for the land isn't just a homesteading skill, but part of our Christian calling? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I'm joined by Brendan McClenahan from Plant With Purpose and the TEND Initiative to explore what the Bible says about stewardship, creation, and why growing food can deepen our faith. For many Christians, conversations about caring for the earth have become complicated. But long before environmental movements existed, God ga...

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32:02

8 Reasons Your Canning Jars Didn't Seal

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/07/11

Have you ever finished a canning session only to discover one or more jars didn't seal? It happens to every home canner at some point, and even after more than 20 years of canning and preserving food for my family, I still have an occasional seal failure. In this video, I'm sharing the most common reasons canning jars don't seal, how to troubleshoot failed seals, and what you should do if you find an unsealed jar. We'll also cover simple habits that can help you prevent seal failures in futu...

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24:09

How I Preserve a Year's Worth of Food Without Burnout

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/07/04

Are you working yourself to exhaustion trying to preserve every possible food for your pantry? I used to think a successful pantry meant recreating the grocery store at home. But after more than 20 years of homesteading, I've learned that's one of the fastest ways to burn out. In this video, I'm sharing the mindset shift that completely changed the way I preserve food. Instead of asking, "What do I want to eat?" I started asking, "What preserves well?" That one simple change has saved me cou...

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35:27

Our Daughter is Running the Garden!

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/06/27

What does it really look like to manage a large homestead garden? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I'm joined by my oldest daughter, Rachel, who has taken over management of our main crop garden this year. We sit down for a candid conversation about what's working, what we're learning, and a few garden bloopers that prove even experienced gardeners don't always get it right! Rachel shares what it means to be responsible for a garden without having to do all the labor herself, how we...

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29:09

The Truth About Soil Health (And Why It Changes...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/06/20

What if the secret to healthier plants, bigger harvests, fewer pests, and less work in the garden isn't another fertilizer or amendment? What if it's your soil? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we're kicking off a brand-new Soil School series by exploring the foundation of every productive garden: healthy soil. You'll learn why soil is much more than dirt, how a thriving soil ecosystem works, and the six key elements that create resilient, nutrient-dense gardens. Over the next seve...

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44:52

Botany in an Hour: The Secret Key to Better...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/06/13

Have you ever tried to identify a plant, opened a field guide, and immediately felt overwhelmed? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Parks of Botany in an Hour to talk about a simple approach to botany that can completely change the way you look at plants. Instead of trying to memorize thousands of individual species, Rachel explains how learning a handful of plant families can help you become a better gardener, herbalist, forager, and homesteader. We discuss why underst...

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48:28

Natural Pest Control That Actually Works (Without...

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/06/06

If you’ve ever struggled with pests in the garden, this episode will completely change how you think about natural pest control. Instead of reaching for sprays first, we’re talking about a layered, holistic approach to growing healthier plants that naturally resist pests better. From building living soil to attracting beneficial insects and knowing when organic interventions are actually appropriate, this conversation is all about working with nature instead of fighting against it. In this ...

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28:05

3 Canning Rules That Confuse New Food Preservers

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/05/30

In this podcast, I’m diving into three canning concepts that confuse even experienced home canners. These are the kinds of things that can leave you second-guessing whether your jars are actually safe on the pantry shelf. In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I’m breaking down: - Why I never store jars with the rings tightened on - What changing liquid levels in your jars actually mean - Why proper headspace matters so much - What causes siphoning and how to prevent it - How false seals...

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21:04

How Often Should You Water Your Garden?

Everyday Homesteading ·

2026/05/23

Should you water your garden every day? The short answer is probably not. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common gardening questions and helping you understand how to water your garden for healthier plants, deeper roots, and better harvests. You’ll learn: • How often most gardens actually need water • Why daily watering can weaken plants • The difference between deep watering and shallow watering • The best time of day to water • How soil type changes your watering sched...

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