Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

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 [email protected] 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: 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

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: 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

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 [email protected] 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 had heavy cream. We found everything we wanted, and my debit card was warm but not smoking. Untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.999/gallon. Frugality Tip from Charles Test the limits of the TONER LOW notifications that you get on your printers. The HP Color printer that I have has been warning of impending doom for over 2 weeks now...probably 100+ pages have been printed with the existing cartridge. At ~$100 per cartridge...well worth running it until the print quality gets bad. On some older printers, when you get the low toner warning, you can remove the cartridge, shake it gently, and reinstall it, getting a another day or so of light printing... Operation Independence The Rat Infestation and Simplifying Life Main topic of the Show: Develop Your Purpose with #my3things Develop Your Purpose In the early years of developing the #my3things method, we would go out to corporations to help them create strategic plans and marketing foundations so that they could establish a way to grow their impact, grow their sales, and improve the quality of their products or services. Before each engagement, my cofacilitator and I would create the coursework for the group, customized to what we thought they most needed. Sometimes, we would run the groups through activities that would result in a Vision Statement and other times, we would run them through developing their purpose first. In the end, after trying both ways multiple time and with different actives, we realized that developing the Vision first, followed my the purpose helped our customers come to consensus faster. Often, they would revisit their vision statement after developing the purpose statement, but time spent crafting both was reduced over time. Why bring this up? Because as you develop your purpose statement, you may decide that adjustments are needed to your Vision statement and that is part of the interactive process to come up with your life strategic plan. Sometimes it takes seeing the same thing through multiple lenses to fully refine your direction. Your purpose takes the vision you have developed and boils it down to the SO WHAT? Why do you exist in this world? How is the word better because you are in it. If you are wildly successful and disappear for ten years, how do things look different in a good way when you return? To get to this, you first deconstruct your vision statement by analyzing the key elements present in this statement that MUST be there. Basically, you *start with your narrow Visions statement and pull out elements or characteristics that are important to its success and list them. The short cut would be to go back to the list that you made before you crafted the sentence, but this would be limiting. Instead, pull out a new list of characteristics or elements. You will find that they have subtly changed with the crafting of your visions statement. In the case of the Holler/LFTN Community, this is how that list looks: The Holler/LFTN COMMUNITY provides an inviting supportive place where aspiring agorists and homesteaders can conne

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 Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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: 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

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

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 [email protected] 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 Theory Fellow at the Natural Law 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

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 LFTN Network events - get yours submitted here: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/network-event/ Infrastructure Preparing for the solar installation Finally was able to order more step in posts (30% time savings no paddock shifts) Trailer care needed to maintain the livestock trailer (There is always something) Finances No update 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 Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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: 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

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 Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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

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 $65 if you visit permies.com/link/lftn Forage Mullein Jerusalem Artichokes Wild Garlic Other root things Livestock Baby is good Fence charger crapped the bed and LGD dogs got out Rabbits are due Still no duck eggs - they should start any time Soy free feed fiasco Grow Spring is coming (Seedling time here for cold weather crops) Getting the last beds ready Harvest Meals Massive Beef Stew - it exploded (and what I did about that) Holler Neighbors/Community Late Christmas is this weekend! Bathroom update Spring Workshop Highlights Dining Things: Venison Roast, Infrastructure Posts are back in stock (and ordered) Rabbit update for TSC - the collapse too easily so T added J clips to keep them from doing that. Initial feedback - he likes them but time will tell The stupid fence charger Power meter to measure pump house electrical usage and cabin usage in preparation for storage and solar options Goat bathtub cracked in the cold (Should have put the stock tank heater in there or at least empty gallon jugs or wood) Finances Expenses are more than income at the moment and we have no Product we are selling that is year round. Brainstorming on that Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

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 Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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

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 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

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 into my home all the time) Water was the biggest pain: animal water and my pipes Heating was just fine - even through rolling blackouts Ducks like to hang in the pods during cold times Lessons learned: Want better water by next year Holler Neighbors/Community ALL THE HELP on the bathroom - and the story of the bathroom Christmas and New Year was fun Toolman Tim's stream in the LFTN community Infrastructure Testing new $30 rabbit cages from TSC Fencing Weekend Workshop Coming Adding Insulation Making long term plans so that we can focus on 1-2 at a time (#my3things) Spring planting is beginning Finances Spent $100 on straw Found a soy free feed source since MPS no longer makes it Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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

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 $1 each! Visit permies.com/s/homesteading to check it out now LFTN Workshop Tickets Coming January 14, 2022 at 9am Central at LivingFreeinTennessee.com Jack's First Episode of 2023 - The Coming Shitstorm of Opportunity Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast DrBerry.com SelfRelianceFestival.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. First Tuesday Coffee Talk with Jack Spirko, John Willis, Nicole Sauce Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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

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.

Join me for a reading of the Night Before Christmas, Cajun Style – read by the Elender family.

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!

Join Aussie Ro as she reads the Night Before Christmas, Australian style.

Today, we have the Scottish version of The Night Before Christmas, read by Jaggy Little Thistle.

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 Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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.

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 [email protected] 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 extended back into the aisles. Same at Home Depot, which I ran in just to check the price of a 2x4x8. It's still $3.75. I did not look over any other areas, but it was fairly crowded, as spending season is at its peak. Aldi was last. We got a few extra things in case we decide to put off next week's shopping, but grocery crowds shouldn't be too bad, so we'll likely go. We found what we wanted, including heavy cream. I didn't see any notable holes, but both lettuce and grapes did not look as good as usual. Untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.999. Frugality Tip from Margo Here's a frugality tip on one of the most valuable things to me.....MY TIME (AND SANITY). For your holiday menu plan it out a month or so in advance. Gather the things you need and start cooking some things early and freeze it (and then take it out of the freezer the day before to thaw) Make sure you have all of the things you need the week before the holiday. I did not make rolls this year, I bought rolls and put them in the freezer, FYI Hawaiian rolls freeze and thaw very well. And save your sanity during the holidays and keep a stocked pantry y'all! Operation Independence The 3% checking account, emergency fund, and discipline Night Before Christmas Countdown Replay episode will not be replays - start your 2023 on the right foot. The importance of downtime. Main topic of the Show: What is my 2023 Word of the Year No year has ever been so hard as this year for finding the right word. Even last night, I knew the concept but not the word. Part of the problem is that I knew the concept I wanted but was not finding a single word to describe it. And the two word option I had was only a close fit, not the full breadth of what I wanted to focus on. What is a word of the year? Why do it? Past words: Grow (It is a choice and it is up to me) Balance (You have to want it and boundaries) Courage (The power of no. Letting go of insecurities. Sooner is better.) Then we have this year. I strove for MORE. I worked harder. I played harder. I undid every lesson I leaned in the year of balance. I GREW my businesses. I made it over a really important personal hump: Increased cash flow to where I could finally take some from the businesses. What the last five years have been like building LFTN and Holler Roast Coffee. Had to have the courage to Say no to things I was doing to earn money but that are distractions from the primary objective Address conflict head on Openly admit weaknesses Stand my ground Build personal talents from good to great Become unapologetic Where it has led - Priority on things that are important to me on

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 enclosures? @Nicolesauce Are you planning any new perennials at the Holler in the spring? 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

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, 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

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 Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 [email protected] 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 Cleaning out the workshop Finances $50 temporary shelter cost $50 and lasted 2 weeks, lumber that is not strong enough cost $ $ too so it is disappointing to have the failures of this kind 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

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 Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 good. They have more of that generically-packed chicken. Frugality Tip from Christina I find myself traveling quite a bit. Recently, I found myself on the road without good coffee (gasp!!!). Long story short - and leaving out the scary days of gas station coffee - I went to the store and bought a pack of coffee filters for $1.50 and a cheap coffee grinder. Someone could do this without the coffee grinder by also buying pre-ground coffee but I had a couple pounds of whole bean bouncing around the truck. I took out my trusty Coleman thermos, put a coffee filter in the top so it was hanging over an inch or so then filled it with coffee. I heated water and poured it through the filter. Voila! Redneck pour-over coffee. Hope this helps someone! I've learned so much from you and this community. I'm grateful to have a chance to give back. Operation Independence Turned a corner from panic minimums to progress Main topic of the Show: Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas Past episodes on this topic: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/12/12/episode-15-five-country-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/10/23/episode-54-five-homemade-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2018/08/27/christmas-gift-ideas-emotions-winter-preparation/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/08/28/four-christmas-gift-ideas-to-start-now/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/10/21/four-homemade-gift-ideas/ Why homemade? Thoughts on the expectations surrounding gifts Declare independence from debt, but have fun gifting people Toxicity and gifts Ideas Pine shaving ornaments (Reference) Preserved lemons and decorated jar (10 lemons, ½ cup salt, water or lemon juice to pack) Clean lemons, put 2 tbsp salt in quart jar, cut lemons into a blooming onion in quarters, sprinkle with salt, pack, press, fill with liquid, seal and refrigerate) Juniper berries (Or other spices) Handmade walking stick Homemade granola (reference) Homemade tea blend in mason jar, or in a decorative bag with a tea infuser Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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

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 $4-5 a pound Buying a roll of fence Assessing progress Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/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

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 Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 Workshop Tickets, Dec 17 at 9 am Main topic of the Show: The End is Near - What Are You Waiting For? What are you waiting for? The new moon? The New Year? Monday? Reasons to fail are many: Reason to succeed are there too, but we often refuse to see them The bigger question is this: why do we choose to fail? Lazy Easy Fear of failure - as in real failure Fear of success I don't really want to do it The big reason: Change=losing a piece of yourself As we sit in a very significant week: Tactical's first year I got to thinking about all the excuses we make to delay starting - yet starting is often the only thing we need to do to succeed - as in start every day. Without fail. And when you do fail, start again. And again. And again. This is the time of year when LFTN starts discussing the word of the year. Episode with the word of the year So questions come up: Are you done with this year's word of goals? If yes, why not start early on next year? What is stopping you? What are you waiting for? You can do so much in the next 4 or 5 weeks. If no, what do you need to do to focus on the most important things so that you DO finish your goals. We often fail at new years resolutions precisely because we make a bigger deal out of the timing, rather than succeeding at the goal. Back to T - We will be having a delicious steak meal on Thursday to celebrate one year of sobriety. And that celebration is a good thing. But he didnt succeed by saying "Monday I will start", or "Screw it, Christmas is around the corner, I will quit after that." He did it through making the hard decision every day, multiple times a day. He did it through addressing core underlying stressors. He did it by grieving a part of himself that will no longer be in his life - a part he sort of liked, I suspect. And he started the last day of November when he realized NOW I will really make this improvement. What about you? Are you ready to make your move? To Lose that weight? To cut those cigarettes? To add that side hustle? To plant that garden? To organize that house? To let go of whatever you hang onto as part of your personality that keeps you delaying the start? To embrace that change is good - and also sometimes sad? What are you waiting for? Today is your day. Membership Plug Weekly Newsletter 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 FreeSteading 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

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 The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 [email protected] 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 $150. Rolling turkey into stew, casseroles, and another 3-4 meals this week. What are your turkey leftover ideas? Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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 Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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't see any holes in anything. The final stop was a thrift store so Sonia could looks for some books. Untainted regular gasoline remains at $4.199/gallon. Frugality Tip I came across a 1 3/4 pound container of organic ginger root at Sam's Club. This was just what I needed to begin my honey fermented ginger. Ginger is always a tough thing to peel, but I have seen several videos of an easier way to peel ginger not using a knife. Just use a common every day spoon. I just drag the spoon across the ginger. It takes off the outside peel, and doesn't take off much of the ginger flesh. This saves so much usable ginger, and put less in the compost bin. Operation Independence Frozen Pipes Heading onto the end of the year with a Black Friday special at Holler Roast Main topic of the Show: Courage, an Update What is the word of the year and why I chose Courage How the year started - Everything at once, getting ahead of the schedule, learning to say no, and learning to let go of the script in front of large audiences. The dark side of courage If you go for things all the time, they really pile up Courage starts inside with seeing things for what they are and acting Lots of overwhelm occurred The body ends up in a state of adrenalin until you get past that phase I have fewer friends now after addressing things head on Nicole is scary The hard thing about courage is that you have to accept that things are your responsibility to change if you do not like them, particularly flaws within yourself. Not succeeding in changing yourself is literal laziness. That one hurt. Things I have done Injected sheep Nursed a very sick dog back to health Trained a dog not to fight Surpassed all expectations for events Become a much better presenter Started making more money Stood up for myself multiple times Stood up for other people Started singing rock n roll again Started learning Guitar Wrangled sheep Hiked alone Stayed in the car and gotten out of the area when a bad guy was on the loose (courage does not mean stupid) Invested in Bear for SRF 2023 Installed a food forest Embraced myself and where I am at as valid, good and part of a journey (Stopped comparing) The bright side of courage The I don't care factor I found out what I MOST fear in life and it wasn't what I expected (resources) I have fewer friends after addressing things head on BUT the ones who are still here are real Trying new things and taking on new challenges has stretched me in unexpected ways Doing things sooner rather than later saves so much time I used to be intimidated by people who are better at things than I am, now I just ask them how they got so good Overall, courage was a good fit for the year. 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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 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

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://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

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 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

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 Harvest Right Affiliate Link

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: 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

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: 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

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 Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link