Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today, we will talk about ways to make time when you have no time. Announcements: Rogue Food Conference - LFIT30 - https://roguefoodconference.com/ Did you miss the pantry management webinar and are you a member? Email feedback to [email protected] Tales from the Prepper Pantry Planning a weekend from the pantry Thoughts on the pantry as a process Edible Walks Seeking Morels Stinging nettle Wild Garlic Operation Independence Drywall is slow going - but adds $450 to the independence fund 1 debt left Main topic of the Show: Making Time When There Is No Time I called a friend. He is very busy, overwhelmingly busy. He texted back - I will be driving in ten minutes. Ten minutes later, my phone rang. We chatted for fifteen minutes, then signed off. That is probably the last time I will hear from that friend on a phone call for a month. He is that overcommitted. No more calls for a month at least. And yet he has time to spend with his family, to be alone, to get exercise and to work on hobbies. He has time to hear podcasts done by friends. He is probably listening to this one thinking, she is talking about me. Yes. I am. Meanwhile, I have another friend. Her job is very demanding. She is frustrated because she is too tired when she gets up to do a few things for herself before she leaves and so mentally taxed when she gets home that all she has energy for is to eat some takeout, pour a glass of wine, pop on a video, and sit there until she falls asleep. Weekends are a rush of laundry and errands that never seem to get caught up. She managed to go see her friends and do fun things but feels a little guilty while she does because her garden is being ignored. She is that overcommitted. She is exhausted. She is grumpy all the time. She hates her job and can't wait to move on in a few years. The funny thing about both these people is that they will hear this, they will probably know who they are, and that is a good thing. My first example in fact has more hours required of him professionally than the second example, and yet he has time to have some fun. He has time to nurture important relationships. He says no to so many things, including to things I as a close friend request of him, And he rarely complains about anything. He just does stuff. My other friend spends lots of time worried about her failings, her lack of control and her backpedalling - which is leading her more deeply into the cycle of never having any time for anything. I heard from both of these friends recently and it really got me to thinking about how we make time for things. It was a timely thing to run into because here I am, also with a very aggressive set of commitments (You'd be surprised how long it takes to produce a podcast of this nature) and a desire to build my next five years into increasing success with time to do things I love to do. Will I end up like my male friend, or my female one? I know which boat I want to be in and it seems to boil down to making time, not having it. Now I have to say that I am not looking to end up like my former friend -- he spends way too many hours working and not enough hours sleeping. But there are things I can learn from him, and from the second example about setting myself up for success -- and I hope it will set you up for success too. The important thing here is that when you work on making time for things that are important to you, is that you do it to have the kind of life you want, rather than to live up to someone else's expectations of your life. And the keyword here is expectations. We talked about boundaries last week. Setting clear boundaries with others results in clear expectations. Clear expectations reduce frustration -- at least for you. But to make time, you also need to set boundaries with yourself and make sure your expectations on yourself are clear. So if you hear yourself telling people NO to invitations because you "don;t have time" or "can't" - take a deeper look at what is going on. DO you really not have time, or do you prefer to do something else? Is it can't or won't. Even if the answer is that you are needed at work and don;t have time to go kayaking, the answer is better framed to yourself as "I refer to earn money than to go kayaking Wednesday at 10am" because by talking to yourself in this way, you are being honest about the tradeoff. I mean sure, kayaking Wednesday at 10am sounds fun, doesn't it? But if you skip work you are giving up $100 or $1000 in income to do it, when you could just shift it to Saturday at 10am and both earn some money and have some fun. This is all about perspective and as you build the habit of taking responsibility for your tradeoffs, you will find that sometimes you choose not to earn the paycheck and rather to go to that wedding, or dig in the garden. Because when you own your tradeoffs, it is easier to see the value of what you are trading off. So making time when you have no time starts with getting your perspective right, then s

Today, I was supposed to do a short show - a thought of the walk. And this week, I prerecorded an interview with Tim Cook. And I looked at what y'all are talking about on Mewe and on Telegram and I realized that you need to hear this interview NOW, not a week from now. So we will have a nice chat with Tim, from the people's republik of Canada, about lessons learned from starting both his content creation business and his handyman one. Show Resources Where you can find all things Toolman Tim Related http://toolmantim.co/ Toolman Tim's YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/AllSeasonsMaintenance Toolman Tim's ODYSEE Channel https://odysee.com/@Allseasonsmain:5?r=6XJVWQErBkw1GYRdm5McEYze16CmGRKa Main content of the show Tim Cook gave up working for the man three years ago and never looked back(well almost never) At the encouragement of his wife Becky he turned his side hustle into a full time gig.And together with the help of their 11 year old twin girls, they run All-Seasons Maintenance. A small town handyman business in the frozen tundra that is East Central Alberta. He may be better known to some of you as Toolman Tim on his YouTube channel where he encourages would be entrepreneurs and handymen on their individual road to financial freedom and success. A couple of Friday's a month you can catch him answering questions as part of the expert council on the Survival Podcast. Does this coming weekend cause you excitement or anxiety? If it is anxiety, then take some time this weekend to evaluate why and fix that. Because building the life you want to live should be fun work, not misery. GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup 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 have a listener variety show based on emails y'all have sent me. On the docket today is: Caring for chickens from Jennifer More Ice Preparedness Tips from Debi Do I need to order "Espresso" beans or "Espresso" roast for my fancy new espresso maker from Chris Thoughts on Dealing with a skittish goat by Nicole Sauce Pantry Management Practices Webinar is this Saturday at 2CT - there will be a recording if you sign up and miss the actual webinar - sign up here. Stump the Sauce What to do with three year old salsa that was home canned from Jennifer What's Up in the Garden Nothing. Nothing is up in the garden, but lots of things are planted! Main topic of the Show: Listener Variety Show Thoughts on dealing with a skittish goat. Food and curiosity Time Patience Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup 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 have eight hacks for improving your productivity. Over the last two months, I have taken a good hard look at finding ways to find a better balance between working other important pursuits. Because grow= less personal time, but it does not have to. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Beef heart tacos Beef heart stew Stuffed beef heart Lettuce grow operation - transplant on schedule is important! Operation Independence Drywall Main topic of the Show: Productivity Hacks Quick Overview of #my3things Plan the next day at the end of the day & Journaling Process Eat Frogs First Email Removed From Phone Schedule 6am-11 or 12, then check email (time of day discussion) Fight Interruption like the plague Seek to drive all communications to a conclusion (Either I do something or they do something) Use tools but do not over tool up -- Calendly and zoom combination Don't give up WHAT ARE YOUR HACKS? Make it a great week! Song: Suicide by Sauce GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://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 have an interview show with someone who has had an interesting life journey from engineer to founding an organization dedicated to farthing sustainable lifestyles. David Bolt joins me to talk about building sustainability into your lifestyle and talks about the Sustainable Future Center in Knoxville. How to get on an interview show Save the dates: Webinar coming up March 6, 2pm CT – Pantry Management Practices with Nicole Sauce Monday, June 14, chicken processing workshop, 9am Listener Feedback from Jenni - Little steps result in long term stability Show Resources Sustainable Future Center https://www.sfcknox.org/ Main content of the show In 2012 David Bolt was selected as a White House "Champion of Change in Corporate Environmental Sustainability." That award recognized the central theme of David's life and his career. David has long sought to eliminate waste, promote efficiency, and preserve the world for future generations. He leads by example, whether by converting his home to Net Zero energy, making his building net producer of energy or by driving a car fueled by the sun. In short, the name of the non-profit says it all: Sustainable Future Center. The name is the vision. His work is to support others that want to live more sustainably. More... Interview Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: 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 by listener request, I explain how the Holler Neighborhood works as a community, as well as cover some of the history of how we ended up here. Icemegeddon Update Webinar coming up March 6, 2pm CT - Pantry Management Practices with Nicole Sauce Monday, June 14, chicken processing workshop, 9am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Road food update, homegrown year Reorganized canned goods Reorganized prepper pantry Sold seed potatoes Found a stash of canned stock The final jar of 2019 green beans will be consumed this week Operation Independence Function stacking with the addition of a carport Phireon Update Main topic of the Show: How the Holler Neighborhood Works People often ask me about how to build community because they see what a great network we have in LFTN and the hear the stories of the Holler Neighbors and wish they had something like that near them. Sometimes it is hard to really say what each needs to do. This podcast has doubled in size since last year and it is on track to double again this year. That means there are a bunch of you who were not around for the dawning of the Holler neighbors. History Moved to the holler & Island Mountain Pat, learned homesteading things The farmers market years and discovery of local organize and permaculture communities The work vs homesteading choices and mistakes Finding TSP and starting to go to events, Zello The advent of the podcast - 1 year to 500 listeners A personal transition from corporate work for my own health, friends Prioritizing relationships, hosting events here, 1st workshop, TN GSD Crew Friends moving to the area -- and the development from there Lessons learned You get out what you put in Make time to go be with people in person Let the community guide itself and set expectations of solutions and positive action rather than bitch fests It will go where it goes How the neighbors work now Each has their own household, land, etc We talk monthly about what we wish to accomplish Unified by shared values and priorities and the desire to help each reach their happiness Dealing with frustrations and boundaries Communication and connection Efforts do center on the events we do here, as well as producing high quality food Money matters and strategic plan Holler Dollars - the chicken processing workshop So far we have been successful as a community but that does not mean there has not been frustration, struggles with mental health, financial durres, and arguments. The deal is that we have agreed to open lines of communication, discussion of healthy boundaries, and putting hurt feelings aside to find solutions together as a family. It also really helps that everyone is king of their own castle. I cannot imagine how it would be to have someone telling me what color I can paint my home, etc. The Holler Neighbors work because of shared values, love and good will and the most important shared value is that we buy into individual liberty and the non aggression principle -- this means that what you do, so long as it does not harm others, is none of my business. As a friend, I will tell you if I see it harming you, but at the end of the day, you can do what you want and I don't get to stop you. You do you. That is what works -- we do not have a bunch of rules. Just mutual respect and supportive friendship. And this community has been empowering to all of us in many different ways. Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave 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

The BIG FREEZE is upon us and today, I will share with you what is necessary to get ready for such a weather event on a homestead in the south - because we do not build for this kind of weather even though it hits about every three to five years. Tales from the Prepper Pantry This week is when the pantry process we use here really shines Just opened the last heavy whipping cream that I bought in December (story) Planning based on what is here: Hearty foods for the cold, cooked in the crockpot (But easy to transfer to the woodstove) Fat Tuesday is crepe day Have piles of elephant garlic to process -- not getting that done this week Operation Independence 2020 Business Tax Prep is done! (For the first time in 20+ years of hating coding) Celebration concept for 2021 (Balance) Main topic of the Show: Preparing for the Big Freeze in the South Why this? Why now? Base philosophy Plan for what is likely Keep the solution simple and elegant Multiple purposes per one solution Divides into areas of focus (It is all about mindset) Inside Oddities (city versus country) Livestock Well House and Other Outbuildings The Holler Family Meeting Entertainment and Fun Weather happens and it is one of the easiest things to plan for. The benefit of being ready for weather, if you do it right, is that it prepared you for other things. Approaching your household planning in this way not only gives you security through the storms of weather, it can also be the foundation to get you through the storms of life. Make it a great week! Song: The Flood by Sauce GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: 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 I am joined by David and Karen Magee, founders of the Station at 19e and recent hosts of the freedom cell meetup in East Tennessee to talk about designing your retirement business. Next week: Headed to Florida to attend the Phireon Launch Party – check that out on their Telegram group. Rolling out Event and Webinar Schedule next week — stay tuned Workshop Waiting List and Attendee Update Show Resources The Station at 19e on Roan Mountain https://thestationat19e.com/ Main content of the show David and Karen Magee are the owners of The Station at 19e Roan Mountain TN on Mile Marker 395 NOBO on the Appalachian Trail. A hybrid 3 bed hostel/airbnb, 350 craft beer pub/restaurant, Roan Mountain Music Hall, shuttle service. 2nd location hobby farm. Grow food for the restaurant and glamping sites coming soon. 4th year running hostel. Owned large Travel Nurse Staffing Company. Lived in 4 horse living quarter trailer and followed the weather around the country for 5 years. 5 Years on a 2X7 mile island called Culebra, PR off the coast of mainland PR and 10 miles from St. Thomas. Interview Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today we have a listener feedback show. It's all about YOU! We will talk about: Do you have a reading list that I could work on to increase my critical thinking & independent thought skills? from Lydia; A recipe for using up salsa from Hillary and Joshua; A sketchy real estate tale from Pat; and Masks and Vaccines from Garth. Main topic of the Show: Listener Feedback Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today, we will explore the concept of setting good boundaries and how that can set you free to thrive. Vin Armani's Class: https://www.codefromgo.com/product/mystery-novice/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chinese food mishmash Sous vide and defrosting meats Homemade dressing recipe: Mayo, balsamic, garlic powder, salt, olive oil, mustard, dash of honey Meal planning by jar Operation Independence Signed up for Vin's class to gain deeper knowledge of what crypto currency can do for me beyond transactional things 6 blueberry plants with a plan to plant them Main topic of the Show: Finding and Keeping Boundaries Over the weekend I took on a boundary setting project. One for myself. That's right - I am quite good at community organizing, starting new businesses, communications and marketing, teaching, and helping friends. What I am not so good at is building in time for things that are important to me. Sometimes this includes maintaining close relationships, recreation and self care, exercise, detail management. And like many of you, struggle with no - yet no is the key to setting and maintaining boundaries. Not necessarily a big ol' loud, in your face sort of no after you have let things go too far for too long - something we have all done, but just a measured no. No with no guilt. No as a matter of fact thing. And clarity - clarity of what constitutes a reasonable interaction. Over December, I found out someone in my network was very sick. It was at an awkward time in my work schedule and I agonized over how and if to offer help. I finally decided to ask if they needed help since people are in fact more important than coffee orders. Then Mama Sauce suggested a change of wording - Do you want help. Need versus want. A subtle change that. But an important one. It may not have changed the answer, but it did change the intention with just one word and set a clear boundary - I was willing to offer help, but was not setting myself up beyond a friendly offer to become responsible for the other person's well-being. It was an important line to draw, not for the friend who might have wanted my help, but more for myself. It is funny how sometimes these topics pop up in our network at the same time. Right after I came home from a meeting with my mental health coach with an assignment about creating boundaries, I popped into the LFTN Mewe group and there they were, having a conversation about boundaries. Specifically boundaries with people in your life whom you do not feel you can cut ties with - and who are interacting in your life in unhealthy ways. Review the toxic person approach we discussed several years ago As I watched that conversation unfold, I thought -- let's talk about some ways that it can be tricky to set up boundaries: Realizing you need boundaries Communicating them at the right time and in the right way How boundaries make you expose your vulnerabilities Clarity and openness When boundaries are not respected (consequences) You can only control yourself Identifying who is at the core of the boundary issue Finding models for good boundary setting and why to do it Damage of exploding boundaries. (lemming game) Where to focus if you are having trouble with someone breaking boundary agreements. In the end, only you know what your boundaries need to be in your day to day life. Only you can set and defend your boundaries. Only you can define what happiness and healthiness is for you. And that is why some people have an easier time with boundaries than others. Some people really do not care if their boundaries cause temporary hurt feelings because they know that the clarity in the long run will lead to a stronger relationship if that person stays in their lives. Others agonize over the damage that having a boundary might cause never realizing that by allowing an unhealthy situation to grow, they are creating a long term relationship that perhaps should not exist. And this is why boundaries are so important. Because only you can set them, only you can defend them, and only you can only control your reaction to situations. But the cool thing is that if you control you and you do it well, that is the most powerful tool there is toward the best outcomes. 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

Today we have a Thought of the Walk on procrastination. Main topic: Thought of the Walk on Procrastination The universe gave me a gift this week. The gift of five days. FIVE WHOLE DAYS. Yup, we were supposed to have a single digit temperature night this coming Saturday and while we are prepared for the cold, nights like that in Tennessee are quite unusual and I like to do an extra round of set up. Might drain the water from the house. Need to make sure we have enough wood for the rocket mass heater. Might also use electrical supplemental heat in the house. Quite unusual. The holler neighbors sat and made a list. Then we did not get started right away because ---- overwhelmed. Then we did get started and everyone was a little tense. Then, as our favorite local weather commentator, Spikey Mikey says: Butterflies farted. That is the term he uses when something happens and the weather pattern shifts to the north or south of use and causes change. The cold slap in the face moved out about five days. We sighed in relief. We now have plenty of time to be ready, to update the pump house pipes, to get wood ready for everyone, to locate, clean and set up the extra electric heaters, to make sure the animals have lots of dry, warm bedding. And the list kept growing. And growing. And things we thought would take a little time took lots of time. And we come to Friday. The weekend is upon us. It would be so easy to just do weekend things. Catch up on housework. More work on my taxes. Put off getting ready for the cold, getting ready for the new membership portal launch, put off the crisis cold to do list. But that would be the wrong move, wouldn't it? Procrastination is nothing other than instant gratification. We find something to do that gives us the feeling of happiness, or accomplishment, that is not really the priority because we are looking at an overwhelming and difficult things we must do and it is so much nicer to have that feeling than to face the overwhelming task. My laundry is folder oh so nicely and put away when I am faced with a really tight deadline and a really hard task. And the food I cook - stellar all from scratch. And sometimes this causes me to miss deadlines which is much more damaging to my long term goals and psyche than just diggin in and doing the hard work. And that is the thing: If we all just learn to do our homework on a regular basis, we can get so much further in our respective journeys than if we cave in and satisfy the siren's call of prorastination. Jack Spirko reminded me of an old article that I read either by or about Zig Ziglar's methods about planning your time as if you are preparing to go on a vacation at work. (Tell the story) Turns out that he is right - if you approach the end of your week as if you are going to be gone for the next week or so, you find that you quickly identify the truly important things and do them and it cuts all the procrastination things that get in the way. So back to procrastination - are you falling into that trap? How is your tax preparation going? Have you taken the first step toward starting you new side hustle or growing the one you have? Are your kids in the back seat this weekend when they should be part of your focus? Are you, as I am, staring at a very unorganized junk drawer instead of sending invoices to clients? And if so - which of these things are procrastination and which are your priority. Might be something to think about tonight after dinner, as you flow into your weekend. Maybe put thoughts or talk about things that are making you feel overwhelmed? Then ask yourself how you can eliminate the negative impact from your life by making positive steps toward handling them? What really got me to thinking about this today are some drains and the impending cold. We have been fighting with a pretty nasty drain installation project for months and today it is beautiful. Assuming that the drains would be all laid out, I decided to take a break from shipping coffee to order a skid steer for the weekend to cover in all the ditches. The homesteading benefit of this is immense - we can move firewood with it, we can smooth places out, we can scrape sod on that new garden space. So I ordered it. Come to find out, the ditches are still not right. Two days of hand digging are already invested in it and let me tell you, that kind of work is back breaking stuff. So I paused for a moment, despite wanting to get this podcast out, despite needing to start the dishwasher and finish mailing the coffee and thought about the big picture. I consulted with all involved and thought, if we don't address this now, we will procrastinate the hell out of the project until two or three more weeks from now, we will feel overwhelmed about not making progress and all the other important things that need to happen in spring will be delayed. And while I did have an important schedule of achievements that need to happen today, including if the coffee is not out when the mailm

Today, we talk about deb payoff and I will share with you the things I waste my money on. Why? Because this is part of the process if paying off debt. Direct Download Stump the Sauce From Alan - How do you protect your aquaponics plumbing through deep freezes? Spring is Coming! Setting out the seedling schedule (some start this weekend) Seeking 6 blueberry bushes -- anyone? Early weed controls need to happen now Scooping poop Anti chicken defense fencing going up Outdoor hydroponics systems setup (and planning for the worm casting juice experiment) Also: Pigs or no pigs? Main topic of the Show: Wasting Money While Paying Off Debt I have been meaning to share with yall my journey to pay off bad debt - as in revolving debt - which started 4-5 years ago and has been a pretty bumpy road. But the end of my journey is very close at hand and over the years, my needs and wants have changed dramatically. How I ran into trouble: A practice of putting things on low interest cards and paying them off (real estate and home improvements) Spending to fill an emotional void or cheer myself up A lifestyle of travel for work and not keeping my financial house in order -- upwards of $10k a year would go on my credit cards and no expense reports would be submitted An instant gratification mindset Am ever-increasing salary Biggest two: the mental and emotional issues, an expensive paperwork aversion The antidote: Dave Ramsey - emergency fund: with alterations Cash/Budget/Failure/Success Fits and starts and why Sell all the things, unless they do not sell then give them away (getting the house in order) Beans and rice, rice and beans did not work: Mental and emotional health and its impact on the process, scarcity mindset, if you feel poor you are poor What did work: commitment to paying it off with a schedule and decision to all all "extra" money to the project | much larger emergency fund | bringing down monthly costs | building in a non-poverty mindset with things that don't count as debt payoff Behold the list House cleaning of $100/month 3 alcoholic beverages at home per week A really nice home espresso maker Imported chocolate Non-budget food: grassfed meats, etc (How I control cost on this) Biweekly counseling appointments Pets Amazon Prime (soon to go away) Travel to workshops and events Home improvement Seeds and plants Food Preservation Purchases (The $800 cryovac an how I made that decision) What is not on the list (very often) Buying coffee, dinner, fast food out Concerts, etc Expensive travel, cruises, etc Corporate wardrobes Keeping up with the Joneses devices, cars, clothing, hair, makeup, shopping items, decorations, furniture, etc Charitable contributions beyond my means Crypto currency investment schemes Casino time Nights at the bar You can do this! Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today, we discuss how the first month of a year focused on balance went and lessons learned to roll forward into my life. Event Highlights Rogue Food Conference, June 5 Phireon Launch in Florida - join their network for more information Tales from the Prepper Pantry Increase on preparing Holler Neighbor Meals with Holler Stores "Fast Food" 1st lettuce harvest Shelving Dreams Operation Independence Shifting from month in review to month in advance 3 event fridges for $300 Rental Challenges Main topic of the Show: Balance It seemed like the perfect word going into 2021. After a year of growth through a very challenging environment, balance is the obvious next step. Do I want a life where I work all the time and make no time for the other things I enjoy? What about my health and nutrition? What about creating a beautiful place to live? What about my friends and relationships? Yes. Balance. I started January full of starry-eyed hope and set out a plan where I journal at the end of each day, set the plan for the next day. My aim has been to work very hard on certain days of the week, leave other days open, and almost never do "business" work on the weekends. A good walk of my dogs takes about an hour. There are 24 hours in a day. Therefore I should be able to walk my dogs just about every day and both they and I will be happier and more productive. To support this, I made a few changes: I hired in someone to clean my house every other week, as well as added someone to help with coffee orders once a weeek (goal, simplification) I looked over all my processes with an eye toward automation I looked for things that take lots of time and don't move me forward My morning routine got a face lift too Reading time for learning Tidying time Then start the day's activities which were written up the night before But I got most of my stuff done in January - those things important to me: Regular podcasts Participating in the Greater Reset Successful LFTN Spring Workshop Launch Year over Year growth of Holler Roast Coffee Lots of debt paid off The roasting camper sold 6 months of tax data prepared for the CPA A successful regional freedom cell event Personal documentation developed A second old vehicle obtained as backup for my primary old vehicle 7 lbs shed Some things I have learned about balance in the last four weeks: No. The Walk Away Method. Watching the news or dumpster fires on social media is even more important to avoid. Balance works exactly like freedom. Get your houses in order. You have to have your house, financial house, health house, work house, friendship house, mental health house, recreation house, hobby house and learning house in order to truly find balance. If you neglect any of these, they will quickly take over your life. Remember that life strategic plan I talk to you guys about all the time? I had three strategic areas of focus: 1) Debt Payoff 2) Health and recreation 3) Increase stable/local revenue To attain true balance I must address all my messy houses. This doesn't mean I have not been addressing them, but it is time to ramp it up. SO the replacement area of focus will be that All My Houses are in order so that they empower me rather than hold me back. And under that I will set 2021 achievements. One of which is the rest of my debt payoff (that needs to still happen), weight loss and fitness goals, etc. The life you want is within your grasp if you but reach out with purpose and intention. 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

Today we have a thought of the walk on mind control as well as some thoughts on how to break the cycle if you are in it (and maybe don't even know it). Greater Reset tonight -- community - I will be on the air talking about getting our tn freedom cell network up and running. Friday Feature: Eric Meyers Online https://odysee.com/@EricMeyersOnline:f What's Up in the Garden Continuing to get beds ready Setting out early spring seeds Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Mind Control It struck me the other day that people are walking around hypnotized Hypnotized and unable to react to things with critical thought, an open mind and heart, or a willingness to learn. Bullying Fear of change Go along to get along And the funny thing is that I am not 100% certain that I am not also hypnotized. I would like to think I am not, but We as a society have become hypnotized, and those who break out are not to be tolerated. So then what can we do about this? How do we wake people up. It goes back to gardening: Do no harm and plant seeds. So how then do we protect ourselves from falling trap to this hypnotism? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn 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 I will walk you through my indoor lettuce growing operation for 2021. Medical system frustration story. Greater Reset What's Up in the Garden Hillside garden is ready but the chickens are still getting in Starting early spring starts Setting up row covered areas for carrots, brassicas, radishes Forging new grow space with tarps 2021 Winter Lettuce Growing System Why I grow lettuce inside What I did Last Year Lessons learned: (Volume, algae, EC Meter and nutrient, plant spacing, lighting cycles) This year's system (16 Plants every two weeks) Timeline Week One: Germination and root development Week Two: Prepare for Kratky Air Gap Week Three: Transplant to Grow Bin (Start New Seeds) Week Four: First Harvest Week Five: Second Harvest Week Six: Final Harvest Supplies Texas Tomato Food: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LVNVCW?pf_rd_r=Q9HFPA1J0MRKNKM9KAZQ&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=d8801fa9-f66b-42d5-a572-c6682bcffe52&pd_rd_w=lUmky&pd_rd_wg=KE5Wo&ref_=pd_gw_unk A word on other nutrient and work casting juice Rapid Rooter Grow Plugs: https://www.walmart.com/ip/General-Hydroponics-HGC714135-Rapid-Rooter-Plant-Starters-50-Plugs/153249330 Rock Wool Works Too: https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-5-Grodan-Rockwool-A-OK-Starter-Plugs-Sheet-of-49-THCity-Stakes/808795635 Hydrogen Peroxide EC Meter: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Professional-TDS-ppm-Conductivity-Meter-Quick-Easy-EC-Temperature-Test-Pen-0-9999-2-Accuracy-Perfect-3-in-1-Tester-For-Ro-Water-Aquarium-Hydroponics-/637575630 Net Cups: 2 in vs 3 in and different qualities https://www.walmart.com/ip/50-2-INCH-NET-CUP-POTS-HYDROPONIC-SYSTEM-GROW-KIT/846491929 Cambro Bus Box at Sam's Club: https://www.samsclub.com/p/cambro-bus-box-2pk-storage/prod22321945?xid=plp_product_2 Corrugated Plastic sign material from Lowes or elsewhere: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-24-in-x-36-in-Blank-Sign/3340838 Heating mats: https://www.walmart.com/ip/20-x20-20-x10-Seedling-Heat-Mat-Waterproof-Plant-Seed-Warm-Hydroponic-Heating-Pad-for-Seed-Germination-Cloning-Plant-Propagation/751367161 Barrina Lights: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Barrina-LED-Grow-Light-144W-6-x-24W-800W-Equivalent-2ft-T8-Full-Spectrum-High-Output-Linkable-Design-T8-Integrated-Bulb-Fixture-Plant-Lights-Indoor-P/650628729 Timer: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Timer-Outlet-Outdoor-Kasonic-24-Hour-Mechanical-Timer-Switch-Heavy-Duty-Water-Resistance-with-2-Grounded-Outlet-ETL-Listed-Black/187284452 1 gallon milk jug 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

Today by request of the chatter over in our MeWe group, I will share with you my perspective as a landlord of 20 years, tell you the story of how I got started and what brought me to this point, as talk about some best practices I have put in place to support by growing business. This is not investment, legal or real estate advice - rather I will share my personal journey. Save the date: Rogue Food conference, June 5 in Tennessee - more details as things develop at https://roguefoodconference.com/. The Greater Reset starts tonight at 6pm Central and sessions will stream here: https://thegreaterreset.org/. Today's topic: The Agora. Tomorrow at 6: Take Control of Your Health and Education Tales from the Prepper Pantry Crawling through the food and buying lots of fresh - will adjust grocery list for next month Fresh salad update (video coming out this week) Monthly grocery update: $260 excluding feed and including all non food replenishings Duck Fat Roasted Cauliflower with Truffled Parmesan - a recipe Featured Forage: Update tubers: sassafrass, jerusalem artichoke and dandelion Operation Independence Event Chair Score Focus on Taxes Main topic of the Show: My Experiences With Rental Properties How I became a landlord: Childhood, father, and first job Starter Home Purchase and Renting Rooms Assisting a friend with managing and maintaining their 5 rental properties Cross-country move PDX Rental and lessons learned Long distance management is tough Drugs and other crimes Property managers Moving to the country - Nashville Experience More troubles with late rent/damages Being Nice The full eviction process Recouping damages Background checks Renting for property appreciation vs Cashflow vs vacation rentals My current strategy: Cashflow Best Practices Background checks Rent slowly, evict quickly Digital payments (I use Cozi.co) Bank Account Discipline Tracking Miles Driven - what did and did not work for me) Choosing paint and fixtures Strictly by the book on contractual items Showing kindness to your clients (AKA renters) Outsourcing Maintenance (Look at the ROI) Landlord Associations Find Mentors Purposefully did not talk about rental laws, business structure and liability protections because this is very specific to your location, where your rentals are, and what your long term plans are with the properties. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today I am excited to have an interview show for you that I am sure you will love: we will talk about the best decentralized video platform I have used from a user standpoint and to do that, we have Jeremey Kauffman the CEO who is also a freedom loving New Hampshire Freestater. I think y'all will love this episode. Friday Feature: LFTN https://peopleforprivacy.com/privacy-consulting/ Show Resources Odysee.com Lbry.tv Connect with Jeremy @jeremykauffman on Twitter Main content of the show Jeremy Kauffman is the CEO of Lbry and Odysee a great decentralized video platform that empowers the content creators and offers a better alternative to YouTube. Make it a great weekend! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today Sue Zoldak joins me to talk about a myriad of things: community, marketing on Mewe, the state of the Union, and much more. Greater Reset Jan 25-29, 2021 - Do not miss it! Email feedback to [email protected] Stump the Sauce What to do with coffee grounds on the homestead What's Up in the Garden Hillside garden update: Looking for a good gentle mulch Found sweet potatoes Setting the foundation for early spring planting in the upper and hillside gardens Main topic of the Show: A Fireside Chat with Sue Zoldak About Sue Zoldak After a decade in the public relations agency world, Sue Zoldak founded The Zoldak Agency in 2016 after leaving a stint at the RNC during the 2014 cycle where she met her future business partner, Cassie. The Zoldak Agency serves organizations, trade associations, grassroots coalitions, and campaigns to further their communications and outreach goals with one purpose: to help her clients pass or defeat legislation. Zoldak loosely translates into "hired gun" in Slovak and she certainly loves to win. Why we love her She always gives to the LFTN community She is not afraid to share her opinions and will love you even if you do not agree She cooks some pretty great looking things for dinner Design is in her blood She is not afraid to admit when she is feeling weak She REALLY likes to win She has a great sense of humor and likes to have fun Find Sue: The Zoldak Agency Instagram: @szque2 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

Over the weekend, we met in the mountains and shared ideas, feelings, information and camaraderie at The Station at 19e on Roan Mountain. Today, I will share some of my thoughts from this experience and what it means for the "New Normal." A Spring Workshop Update: We sold out over the weekend but if you were paying attention to TG or Mewe, I opened up four more tickets. Those are already gone, so if you had wanted to go but did not grab a ticket in time, sign up for the waiting list. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Expanding into 2 pantries: personal and communal Monthly Grocery Shopping Update (too much milk, just enough produce minus that one kale issue, restock will take about a week between online orders and in-person shopping.) Sprouts Story Not using salsa fast enough (WHAT?) Pantry Management Webinar Operation Independence Holler Roast Growth Idea and a meeting with another craft roaster Main topic of the Show: There Really is a New Normal It was so very cool - 33 of us decided to go into the mountains and meetup at a hiker's hostel. It was a meetup on crack. Freedom Cell and what it is -- The why How the meetup came to be The purpose of the meetup Things I learned Make it a great week! Song: DR Feeley Dr Skinner GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn 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

It's a Friday so we usually do an interview show or a thought of the walk. What is a thought of the walk -- simply a short episode where we dive into a single concept. How do I pick the topic? I go for walks with my dogs and shut off all media. While out and about, something that has been niggling on my brain often comes clear, then I share it with you. This week, I have been thinking about punitive and restorative justice and will share my thoughts on that with you later in the show. Workshop Ticket Update Social Media and the move toward more decentralization and additional platforms Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Justice - the idea that we can make right the wrongs that inevitably happen in this world. Drove you car into someone's house because you fell asleep at the wheel -- well you ought to pay to fix it. Stole a chocolate egg from the store? How do you make that right? Pay for it? Justice get's harder as transgressions get bigger. Kidnapped and killed someone -- how do you ever make that right with the family? Can you be trusted to walk freely among society? If not, is the rest of your life in prison the answer, or something else. What is a proper response to kidnapping and killing someone? It turns out that justice, while a very simple concept, becomes much more complex as we dive more deeply into it. People push for justice from people who new the person who transgressed. People want their pound of flesh because they were hurt. People want their pound of flesh on behalf of someone they perceive to have been harmed who is not themselves demanding one. People want things righted from generations past. The problem? People got involved. Yet that which is complicated is usually made so because we tend to take a simple concept, in this case justice, and make it complicated in order to manipulate things into going our way even when the simple interpretation does not go as far as we would wish. By over rotating on the concept, we can manipulate others into giving us what we want. But is that truly justice? One way to think about justice and how it is wielded is to break it down into two categories: punitive and restorative. Simply put, punitive justice sets up the framework for retribution against the transgressor. Think eye for an eye. At the end of a punitive approach, the person who transgressed will be hurt so that they are also hermed as were the person or people they harmed. The death penalty for murderers is an example of punitive justice. The person killed someone or many someones and therefore they themselves must also die. The families and friends of those killed, while they may get a bit of a morale boost, receive nothing to restore the damage caused to their lives. Restorative justice on the other hand takes a different approach. It seeks to restore relationships and repair the damage caused by the transgression. This is most easily accomplished in crimes that are nonviolent but it is also possible in a murder case to come together and find a clear path toward reparations. In a murder case, it may mean that the transgressor agrees to send half their income to the family of the person they killed. This of course assumes the person does not kill again and there is no "Template" for what the right answer is to restore that kind of damage since you can never bring a person back -- at least not with our current technology. Note: I do realize that there is also a concept around rehabilitative justice, but am concentrating on the two concepts for the purposes of today's show. Part of why the action taken against Parler is so disturbing this week is the punitive nature of the action taken being far out of scale for the transgression: They allowed people to freely exchange ideas. They are having their lives destroyed for someone else's action because they did not intervene to stop it before there was even any proof that the hot air posturing was going to be acted upon. Because they did not take punitive action against people who had not really done anything wrong, they must be annihilated. It is quite dangerous to encourage this sort of action. Yet we have set up in our society the approach that it is ok to take 5 pounds of flesh in exchange for the slightest perception of a transgression. Think expelling a child for eating his poptart into a gun shape. Publishing names addresses and calling for violence against the children of politicians we don't agree with. Getting people fired from their jobs because we do not agree with their opinions.None of these actions address a core problem with an eye toward making amends or even persuading the person to change from their heart. Rather, it extends a stick or threat over their head and over the heads of all others so that they do not step out of line. A stick will work to change behavior -- but only for a time.Point: We are all tempted to demand punitive justice, b

Today I will share with you a real view of the first week of January on the homestead. Spring Workshop Tickets go on sale on Friday at 9am - make sure you can log in. It is all tested and ready to go! https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/spring-workshop-2021/ The Greater Reset Online Conference http://thegreaterreset.org/ What's Up in the Garden Hillside garden update Getting beds ready with mulch and early spring weeding Indoor Lettuce update Main topic of the Show: Real Life Homestead Week One Projects The finish list: Hillside garden Firewood trimming Compost Bin Redo Preparing the camper for sale Indoor Lettuce & Sprouts Egg log: 7 at 8:30 -- 4 if collected earlier Food Highlights Turkey in halves (Baked and curried) Wild and garden foraged greens Started Sauerkraut The Suck Snow+Cold+Mud and the pig pasture Country Dirt OMG Chased by Pigs Pump House Fail The Fun Brutus the slow riser The Coffee Dogfood The Pig Milk Incident Quaint Things That Seem Normal Why I do Laundry Every 2 days Row cover on, row cover off Making Mayo to make Deviled Eggs (and the lesson this week) 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

Today, I will share with you an alternative perspective to the Parler hullabaloo. One separated from a political party. Both Republicans and Democrats have this wrong -- and yet Big Tech has showed that, once again, absolute power corrupts absolutely. We will also talk about making some changes in how we operate. Spring Workshop 2021 GreaterReset.org Jan 25-29 Freedomcell update (Jan 16 on Roan Mountain) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Snow=smokin bacon Update on monthly grocery approach ($150 and so far so good) Using up the last of the 2019 canned goods and shifting things around How Holler Neighbor Dinners are shifting food approach Operation Independence Debt Payoff Update - Selling The Things Balance, Week One Main topic of the Show: Big Tech Bullies Things I am trying: Telegram, mewe, signal, protonmail, epik.com, orangewebsite.com, octopus mail (I will let you know how it goes) Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today, I wanted to take a deeper look at building community and foundational principles that I think are important to keep in mind. This is the start of this topic and I hope to hear from you if you think things can be combined or if something is missing, keeping in mind that the more rules you put in place, the easier it is for a community to transform from happy and functional to bureaucratic and abusive. The FreedomCell Event Next Week is sold out! If you wish to be on the waiting list, fill out my contact form. The Greater Reset event is coming! Thanks for joining us for The Greater Reset Activation on January 25-29! We are weeks away from this epic event focused on solutions for our troubled times. Sessions are digital and we will encourage you to host watch parties. TheGreaterReset.org Holler Neighbor Livestream - an update LFTN Boost JenniHillMassage.com Main topic of the Show: Organizing Principles of Community Thoughts on why there is so much confusion about community. A few Tangible Examples: Underground railroad, Underground Economy in Soviet Russia Purpose Open Communication Principle over process Member Expectations Moral Foundation Get Real About Strengths and Weaknesses Time for Relationship Development and Fun Let It Go Eliminate the Chaff Building community is not something you generally have to start on your own - and in fact it really does not work that way. LOTR story. Get started by seeing what communities are already around you, find your people, invest time, love and knowledge -- and let it build itself over time. I know many of you feel urgent about this right now, but this is not something you just suddenly do. It is like a spark that becomes a flame that becomes a fire that becomes a bonfire. It will fo at its own pace and the best thing you can do is set a good foundation, guide it as you must, and let it develop into what it will be Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Monday's show was three hours and it was so dark at times that I thought a live feedback show would be a good idea. The challenge being that some of you have not listened to Monday's show yet because it is so long. But enough of you have that I have a set of things to talk about AND I wanted to talk about real community and what it means - because our prosperous US Society has done a pretty good job of changing the perception of how community works both through social networks and also government imposed, top-down, corporatized systems. Direct Download January Prepper Projects Freedom Cell meetup The Greater Reset Get Documentation in Order #HollerHatWednesday: Has died because IG What's Up in the Garden Preparing beds as weather permits Planting fall bulbs Daikon in problem areas Mulching around early spring plants that are already up Thoughts on Spring this Year -- playing plant roulette stronger this time bc it is like $1 in seed The Dim Age Feedback Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gift Registry Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Vin Armani joins me for today's episode to discuss the coming dim age - and I think he is right about this. We discuss why he thinks one is coming with a particular focus on learning from past historical stories. We also talk about what it means for day to day life and, at the very end, what you should put in place to navigate this change. Because it is important to do what you can to protect both for your short term comfort and to set a foundation for your children's future. Before we do that, I wanted to give you the January updates. The Living Free in Tennessee Workshop is coming fast and we have some fantastic sessions coming your way. April 22-24 Presenters are coming from all over our community and the country. You really do not want to miss this one. Tickets are $450 this year and will go on sale first to members, then to the general public. Camping is included and there are great room rentals nearby if you are not the camping sort. Member tickets will go on sale on January 15 and to non-members on MLK day, January 18th. Do pay attention to LivingFreeinTennessee.com as we update the information from the 2020 event to this year's shindig! Vin Armani Bio Vin Armani is a philosopher, serial tech entrepreneur, and CryptoSavage. In addition to being an author and speaker, he has made his living as a television star, film producer, high-end male escort, software developer, art gallerist, pirate radio station operator, DJ, music producer, and motorcycle courier. He studied Philosophy at Howard University. CounterMarkets.com Alt Social Media Odysee (Saucerocks): https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Mewe: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Parler: @nicolesauce https://parler.com/profile/Nicolesauce/posts Tales from the Prepper Pantry Turkey Time Once a month grocery shopping and a cheat $800 cryovac machine Spices and teas The homesteading journal Operation Independence "Closed" allowed some catch up on basic Maintenance Rocket Mass Heater Report Lettuce us started and germinated Main topic of the Show: Navigating the Dim Age with Vin Armani When I did this interview with Vin, it was a hard discussion to have. Hard because I can see which story in history we are living right now. Hard because my close friends and family think that I am referring to Donald Trump when I bring it up and that Joe Biden is going to fix it. They do not realize that it doesn't matter who is in power. Hard because it feels like we have "stopped thinking" but the reality is that most people never did think. They parroted as if they are thinking. And that parroting is why it has been so easy to set up so-called experts in places of authority claiming they have THE answer releasing smart-sounding soundbites that are repeated and repeated and repeated until they sound true, feel true and are taken as facts. But as my friend Kevan likes to say Do Hard Things. So I see today's interview as a wake up call to those who have not seen what is coming. As a look at the makeup-less morning face in the mirror after a sleepless night. As that belly roll hanging out in the mirror when you are not wearing spanx. We have some time right now to consider what is happening without the pretty trappings of "for the greater good" or "doing your part". We are being gas lighted and have been for a long time. When we accepted TSA Pre as a thing, we set a foundation for segmenting the population into two groups so that one can be pitted against the other. And that is just one example of the slow and subtle march toward this dim age. A time when the negative, power hungry elite seek to control the masses through division. And yet if you look at the last time this cycle happened in history you also see bright spots and light. We have been here before and some stood up. Some stood out. Some quietly created systems and communities of support that operated outside the power structures being imposed on those around them. They set a foundation for an age of reason. And in this particular story, that is the denouement. That is how it ends - with a new and better story. So I hope you will approach this episode with an open heart and mind. And when you feel that tightening of fear that you will pause, take a deep breath, and look at the belly fat in the mirror. Wednesday's episode will be a follow up to this episode and I invite you to send me your thoughts, questions and ideas. Freedom Cell Event Song: Wolf Outtro GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

This was recorded last year and is two readings of the famous poem -- one intellectual version and a musical one. Though, can a choral version of this poem be classified as non-intellectual?

Scotland is a little ahead of the US in celebrating their Christmas Eve - so join Jaggy Little Thistle as he reads their version of the famous poem. (Recording from a previous year so the intro will be old too!)

This is a replay of the Night Before Christmas as read by our friend Aussieroo!

Join The Tactical Redneck in a reading of The Night Before Christmas.

Today is the last live episode of 2020 and I wanted to look back at how we did with our word of the year, and share with you 2021's word. Because change is coming – it always does. Podcast Schedule Get yourself in order over Christmas Vin Armani Episode January 4 Boost LFTN Tim's Give Away: https://www.facebook.com/allseasonsmain Bullying of Brian: Food Forest Farms: https://foodforestfarms.com/index.html Main topic of today's Show – Grateful for 2020 My gas tank is empty. How can I give you a great final episode when my gas tank is empty? From Last Year: Grow Myself (weight loss, mental health, simplification, happiness) The network (Major growth in size and quality) Opportunities (Podcast has doubled, Coffee has doubled, Unloose the Goose, SOE and other corporate relationships, Coaching expansion, Holler Neighbors, Events and speaking, Rentals) My relationships (Increased clarity of communications and the apocalypse project, Spent time with family, mama sauce, connected with old friends in a meaningful way) Plants and food (Indoor lettuce, tomato success, bacon seeds, etc) The Hard Things Financial Hits: The Income, The Car, The Car, The Fucking Car, The Dishwasher, The Plumbing, The Workshop, The Fencing, The Drains — there are more "THE's" that I can't even think of Addressing bad habits The fear and shutdowns/being able to see what happens next People around everywhere all the time — we grew LOL Hard Things Bring Bright Spots Finding space in morning chats with Nicole and in the pool The little things: Tactical taking over the animal care, that time KH had the right generator for the job, none of the dogs are lost, the blooming of the Holler Neighbors, the notes and ideas from listeners, time with family, finding new friends, the quiet shift from pain to growth right around the Spring Workshop An internal shift: "What other people think" The Crowdfunding project and what it meant (Grateful) Someone I really enjoy suggesting a girl's weekend The Word For 2021 Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we are taking the last step in creating your life strategic plan in simple terms that everyone can understand -- especially everyone who is along for the journey. This process can be used for you the individual, you the family or community, or you the business and the key to success is to cut out all the unnecessary and extra crap and really focus down on just a few things that bring you to the place you have described that you want to be -- the life you WANT TO LIVE ON YOUR TERMS. Last go-around, you chose three areas of focus -- with those in hand, the next step is to choose an accomplishment or two in each area that you will achieve in the next 12-18 months. We will walk through this today using the Holler Neighbors as an example. Last Show is Friday, but there will be replays and the Night Before Christmas Series during my break. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Christmas Reception From The Pantry: pickled things, hard boiled eggs, cheeses and meats (I bought treats and beer) Speaking of cheese -- the giant box: thank you to Dubravko, Jenny, Dave, Karen, Shawn, Dawn, Dori, Toby, Anni, Brad, Marde and Jessica for the awesome and fantastic gift -- you will get to enjoy it too if you are at the spring Workshop because on my break, I am MAKING CHEESE!! Time to smoke the bacon Getting Lettuce set up for real over the break Operation Independence Pig fence and barn are done -- and it is time to make bacon (as I mentioned) Main topic of the Show: Set Your Accomplishments It has been a bit of work, this life plan thing. In past years, I would breeze through describing the process on a podcast and leave you to it. Many of you started then stalled. Hell, I have stalled this go around a few times myself as life got chaotic. TO be ready for FINALLY defining the short term accomplishments you will need to have in order to build the life you want to live, you should have already defined your purpose, set up where the rubber meets the road by creating a vision, and chosen three long-term areas of focus after doing a swot. If you are like me, you have a whiteboard or chalkboard with stuff written and rewritten as you refine it into what you want. Vision: The Holler community supports healing and mutual prosperity by connecting resources and knowledge of agorists and homesteaders who wish to build a peaceful, voluntary alternative to society's violent systems. Purpose: The holler provides an inviting, supportive place where aspiring agorists and homesteaders can connect, rejuvenate, share best practices, and prosper together in freedom. Areas of Focus Community: Be a strong community based on shared principles, clear and direct communication, and facilitate each member to focus where our talents and interests are best suited. Deploy and way to keep track of our traded goods, labor, value and knowledge that is so simple a 6 year old can use it so that Community members are able to spend our time where our talents are and not on tracking who owes whom what. Create dedicated times and ways to improve communication about our needs, projects, wants, brainstorming, and priorities for the community. Sustainability: Create enough ongoing, stable income and other resources so that the community can prosper. Become the model of voluntarism, shared principles, alternative means of support Paperwork Pay off debts (external and to each other) Increase animal feed from the holler Deploy a way to use the assets of the Holler Community to bring in decentralized resources - one that community members are inspired to work on. Discuss what this might be Test cases (eg chicken workshop) Honest feedback Health and Happiness: Community members make time for personal priorities, physical and mental health, and develop the skills and knowledge for supporting others in their quest for finding the life they want to live on their terms. Visit a coffee farm in central or south america Develop a holler Apothecary that replenishes from locally grown plants Game night -- or something Today's example comes from me alone - and you can do this alone, but in the case of the holler, we have more work to do as a community to really hone in on where we want to go. It is slow going because not everyone here has done this before and they need time to think, discuss and decide. Our last podcast of 2020 will be this coming friday. I want to go back to a late episode in 2019, review how things went this year, and share with you my word for 2021 -- should be a fun time. Freedom is a choice, not a right. In fact, no right is a right unless you take it. Funny when you think about it -- I was just lamenting that I simply do not understand the mentality of people who want to control other, to cause them to suffer, to have them enslaved. And yet, many people have this desire. They are quick to condemn others based on little real fact. They are willing to attack them and their families for a difference of opinion. They are willing to crash our economy and set up "w

Today we have an interview with Emily Morse all about raising rabbits for meat -- not a bad place to put some effort if you ware looking to scale up onsite meat production quickly! Announcements East TN Freedom Cell Meetup Jan 16 - registration will be live next week. Odysee Invitation Code -- if you join use this and we both benefit - just enter sauceisboss in your custom code area on the reward screen. Also, use this link: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Main content of the show Emily Morse of 5 Acre Family Farm: 5 acre family farm in East Tennessee, we do a little bit of everything we have 50 chickens, meat rabbits huge gardens, dogs cats, and geese. I enjoy canning, gardening, handicrafts. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/morsemountainfarm/ Topic: Meat Rabbits Why rabbits? Breed stock How to choose what way way to raise them Processing on farm Meat chicken vs rabbit taste and processing Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Holler Roast Coffee

Today I talk with Rae Bardon about the crafting life and it folds pretty nicely into our holiday craft gift registry. Announcements Jack's Podcast "Crowdfunding a Business" Ben's Podcast Homesteads and Homeschools - The Early Christmas Sauce What is up in the roastery and the podcast schedule - Dec 18 is the last podcast of 2020 (Back on January 4) Last call for Christmas Reception Registrations! Let's get the 2020 Gift Registry Up -- fill out this form if you have something to sell. Tales from the Prepper Pantry MOO Holler Stew Operation Independence Odysee -- use the code: sauceisboss Link: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b JP Spears Story Main topic of the Show: Holiday Crafts and Gifts with Rae Bardon How to connect with Rae Website: 80smompodcast.com MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/80smompodcast Parler: https://parler.com/profile/80smompodcast/posts Viking & Weaver: vikingandweaver.com Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today, we talk with two clever folks who have figured out how to monetize their 3d printing and we cover things you will want to know about getting your own system set up - or if it is even a good fit for you. Announcements Christmas Reception Tickets on sale now for members, Tomorrow around 9am for nonmembers: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/12/04/2020-lftn-christmas-reception/ Dec 19, 1pm-4pm Show Resources https://www.facebook.com/twelvehounds https://www.etsy.com/shop/12hounds https://www.ebay.com/str/ferriertreasures Main content of the show We run a 3D design and printing business. We have been selling online since 2016. We also sell locally, as well as run multiple side hustles like reselling on eBay and other e-commerce platforms, transporting dogs, dog sitting, and small engine repair. We have a small homestead called Half-Ass Acres where we are just starting out. We sold our house in Florida and moved to Tennessee. We bought our land outright and have been building and adding ever since. Topic 3D Printing: Why do it? How can you make money with 3d printing, what technology do you need to learn, what kind of printer should you get, what is "difficult" about 3d prin ting, what about getting designs? AND MUCH MORE! Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Holler Roast Coffee

Today we take the third step in developing your live strategic plan by choosing three areas of focus for you to take in order to reach your vision and purpose. Holler Neighbor Livestream Thursday at 7pm - Discussing Cooking Keto Christmas Reception tickets will be released on Saturday -- Friday to members. Sat Dec 19; 1pm - 4pm at the Holler Homestead in Lancaster, TN (Bring an appetizer to share, Plan to camp if you drink) Tales from the Prepper Pantry In never fails --- venison Canned 30 quarts of stock (Chicken and Turkey) Starting to consume the canned foods Homemade mayo season is upon us Operation Independence All KS orders that have forms filled out have shipped (Minus the custom mugs and some t shirts) Venison Bounty Main topic of the Show: Choose Three Places of Focus OLD Vision: The Holler community supports healing and mutual prosperity by tapping into and connecting the resources and knowledge of agorists and homesteaders who wish to build an alternative to the violent systems currently used to support our society. UPDATED Vision: The Holler community supports healing and mutual prosperity by connecting resources and knowledge of agorists and homesteaders who wish to build a peaceful, voluntary alternative to society's violent systems. Purpose: The holler provides an inviting, supportive place where aspiring agorists and homesteaders can connect, rejuvenate, share best practices, and prosper together in freedom. With that in mind, we need to assess what we have and where we are going and choose three places to put our focus for development or improvement. Three areas of focus where making big forward strides will steer this plan to the right place. The three things need to be the best choice for our community both from a "making progress" standpoint and from a "makes a difference" standpoint. A great way to start seeking these three places to put your effort is through the good old traditional SWOT analysis. What is a SWOT? https://www.liveplan.com/blog/what-is-a-swot-analysis-and-how-to-do-it-right-with-examples/ Questions to ask Strengths: Internally, what do we have that helps toward our vision? Weaknesses: Internally, what holds us back from the vision? Opportunities: Externally, what things outside our group can help us toward our vision? Threats: Externally, what external things could hurt us most? Make a list/brainstorm Example: Strength: Building relationships and mutual exchange Weakness: Tracking and clerical Place to focus/endstate/perpetual Community members both gain and provide value to the whole to set a peaceful foundation for healing, growth, and freedom. Deploy and way to keep track of our traded goods, labor, value and knowledge that is so simple a 6 year old can use it so that Community members are able to spend our time where our talents are and not on tracking who owes whom what. Make it a great week! Song: Special by Sauce GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

As promised, I will share with you the recipes we are using this year for Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoy these ideas. Connect on the NEW social Media: Mewe: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Channel: https://t.me/lftnupdates Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Nicolesauce/posts Email feedback to [email protected] What's Up in the Garden Nothing New Main topic of the Show: Thanksgiving in the Holler It doesn't really feel like Thanksgiving this year, does it? Certainly not around here. I made the choice to do a crowdfunding campaign and things got very busy around here. I have been in the roasting shak toasting beans as fast as possible to get all the crowdfunding orders sent out the door. About half have now shipped and I am taking a pause this afternoon to clean up for guests, prebake my dressing breads that are not breads, and basically get ready for a real holiday here. Yes. We are doing thanksgiving, but unlike previous years, I did not spend last weekend getting ready. But over the past year, we have grown from the Holler Homestead, Nicole Sauce cooks thanksgiving, to the Holler Community gathers for Thanksgiving. Despite the busy coffee shipping schedule with Christmas orders and the crowdfunding orders, we are taking the whole day off tomorrow to enjoy a holiday. If I am lucky, the weather will permit a hike and my neighbor will shoot a deer. (One can always hope). To keep myself from losing my mind, I decided to hold strong to the side dish approach to Thanksgiving this year: I make a turkey, dressing, and gravy. The rest of the meal arrives as side dishes made by everyone else. Here is what is on the menu and the recipes: Turkey: Brine = 1 cup salt to 1 gallon water with garlic powder Dressing = Chestnuts, bacon grease, onion, garlic, keto friendly bread (https://www.ketocopy.com/cheesy-bread), brith, sage, rosemary, salt and pepper Gravy = I mean if you can't make gravy - go listen to my gravy episode. Roasted Brussels Sprouts Turkey Day Brussel Sprouts 1 ½ lbs of brussel sprouts Bacon Bacon grease Sea Salt Black Pepper Parmesan cheese (optional) Cook bacon 6-8 strips extra crispy Eat two pieces of bacon and chop the rest Preheat oven to 400 F Blanche fresh Brussel sprouts 3-5 minutes (3 for smaller and 5 for larger) Cover a baking sheet in parchment paper Drizzle bacon grease on parchment Cut brussel sprouts in half and place cut side down on the baking sheet Drizzle more bacon grease on top and bake for 40 minutes or until they are browned Remove from oven, top with sea salt, cracked pepper and bacon To put it over the top, sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese. Keto Cheesecake w chocolate ganache (Recipes in show notes) Crust- 2 cups of almond flour 5 tbsp of melted butter 3 tbsp of monk fruit Filling- 24 oz of cream cheese (room temp) ½ cup of sour cream 3 eggs ¾ cup of monk fruit 1 tbsp of vanilla 1 tbsp of lemon zest 1 tbsp of lemon juice Preheat oven to 350 F Grease an 8 inch springform pan and line with parchment Cover the outside bottom of the pan in tinfoil (you don't want water coming in the pan) In a bowl, mix the almond flour, butter and monk fruit until it looks like breadcrumbs Press the mix into the bottom of the pan and put in the fridge to firm Make the filling Beat the cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl until smooth and fluffy Add the monk fruit and beat until smooth Add eggs one at a time making sure the mixture is smooth Add vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice and blend Pour filling into the springform on top of the chilled base Place springform into a larger pan and fill with water up to about 2/3rds of the side of the pan (this is why the tinfoil) Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the cheesecake is firm to the touch Cool for a minimum of 4 hours (overnight is best) Feel free to add a topping or enjoy as is I like using 88% cacao to make a ganache BONUS- Dark chocolate ganache 1:1 ratio 8 oz of chocolate 8 oz of heavy whipping cream Finely chop 8 ounces of dark chocolate (70% or more) Place in a heatproof glass or metal bowl Using the double broiler method, add a little cream at a time while whisking the chocolate. When it's well blended and creamy smooth it's time to use it. Ganache will thicken as it cools. Cranberry Relish: 8 oz cranberry, 2 oranges, 1 cup spicy pickled relish, garlic, onions, bourbon Green Bean Casserole Mashed Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Watercress salad Even in busy times, you can find a way to enjoy your folks, get a bit of a break, and share good times. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gift Registry Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we have a hybrid show both live on Youtube and recorded for the audio podcast. The last few Mondays, we have discussed the process of developing your life's vision and purpose. Some folks have had questions as they dive in, so I will take these questions today. Direct Download Connect on the NEW social Media: Mewe: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Channel: https://t.me/lftnupdates Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Nicolesauce/posts Unloose the Goose Wed at 4pm Tales from the Prepper Pantry Thanksgiving keto Style - we have way too many boxes of potatoes 27 more chickens were tucked into the freezer this week Preparing for the cow in December Getting through the freezer vegetables first Operation Independence The chickens, or course 110% on Christmas Coffee (hence the late recording of this podcast) Main topic of the Show: Episode 367 - Life Plan Q & A Krystal -- I'm not sure if you saw my post on the group page, but I'm struggling with the deep, deep indoctrination by my parents/schools that there is one "right" way to do life... the go to college, get a good job working for someone else, start living when you retire mentality is so beaten into my brain that even though I see people living happy and successful lives on their terms, there is still a strong built-in fear that tells me it won't work. Not sure if you have insight you'd like to offer in that vein. I KNOW the standard "American dream" we were taught isn't the only way and that our world is changing so much it's becoming harder for people to achieve. Just trying to get over this mental hurdle. JEFF: I have a question.. If you moved into your parents home (or any home) that was NOT what you wanted as a "forever" home, where would you concentrate your efforts? I have chosen to concentrate on building a library, both paper and E-books, and I garden and keep chickens. I am concentrating on knowledge and skills instead of investing in infrastructure here. Mom's cancer has a 40% survival rate @ the five year mark and we are at the end of year 5 this month. Three months ago, they found a 10 mm spot on her "good" lung. She may have 1 year or 20 years. Either way Lettie: when are going to turn it into a book? Make it a great week! Song: Wolf Outtro GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today, I am joined by Dennis Alan to share his journey from rags to riches to off-grid living. He shares what it took for him to decide to take ownership of his life journey and build a life grounded in happiness. Sign up for this Saturday's Webinar: Canning Green Beans: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/11/16/canning-green-beans-with-nicole-sauce/ Schedule Next Week Show Resources - How to find Dennis and Dennis-related projects www.ingleblend.com www.inglebean.com www.inglebeanicecream.com www.dennisalan.com/camping www.youtube.com/c/DennisAlanCityBoyHomesteader @dennisalanhomestead www.anchor.fm/dennis-alan Main content of the show Dennis Alan grew up in poverty on the wrong side of the tracks and got into trouble along the way. He realized at a young age that he would need to take control of his life to prosper and chose a good job in sales and rocking the corporate world over a life of crime. After going from rags to riches he realized that none of this ever made him happy. After getting into gardening, he started looking for a better life. He found permaculture and after asking himself what happiness is, he started designing his own life. He quit his corporate job, sold both properties in the city and bought 30 acres of raw land to build a home and a new lifestyle in central PA. Now he lives in an off grid 1975 Airstream on a big hill with a great view and is truly happy. Interview Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Holler Roast Coffee

BTC is above 17k today. Great time to buy, right? Well maybe not, but it is a great time to get to know how to use cryptocurrency at a very basic level. So many people are confused about it that I thought I would do the 101 --- scratch that 00 level of using it. A word on social networks. Sign up for this Saturday's Webinar: Canning Green Beans: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2020/11/16/canning-green-beans-with-nicole-sauce/ Holler Neighbor Livestream 7pm Thursday: https://youtu.be/Lya-xtvbQns What's Up in the Garden Jenni/Indoor Growing Winter Aquaponics Main topic of the Show: Transferring Seedlings Into Your Garden What in the world is crypto currency? (BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC) How do I keep from having my money stolen? What do I need to know about the blockchain? How do I sell something for crypto? How do I make sure my transactions are never seen by the IRS? Why should I use crypto currency? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gift Registry Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today we are going to focus on making the rubber meet the road in our life strategic plan by developing a vision statement. Sign up for this Saturday's Webinar: Canning Green Beans Holler Neighbor Livestream Up In The Air This Week Story from last week: Dr Ken Berry - https://www.youtube.com/user/KenDBerry Primer on the Proper Human Diet (Which is not carb based) Described metabolic disease >>What I realized Operation Three Sexy Bitches Main topic of the Show: Develop Personal Vision Set: The difference between vision and purpose is both simple and complex: Your purpose is your why. Your vision is your so what. And both of them have some "how" built in. This is why we so often see overlap in these statements. But your vision defines your true north. It is the one flag you can set. I am going here so that these things will happen. And your purpose comes along to add "because this is why I exist." Today we are going to focus on making the rubber meet the road in our life strategic plan. This phase will take some work as you go through it. I have found that it is much faster to come to a conclusion on vision if I have a coach poking holes in what I say. A coach asking the same questions we will ask in this podcast. And a coach willing to tell me "That is bullshit" or "I dont understand what you are trying to say." So as you embark on this, think about who you can use as a sounding board. Two weeks ago, we agreed to build our own success no matter what our environment. We talked about it the day before the election. A day before people started calling for lists of Trump Supporters so that they could be tracked down and punished for their support. A day before the nation, once again saw an election that was so close that it was impossible to know who won. We are divided despite the fact that most of us want mostly the same things in life. We just think we are different. We think that our differing opinions are vast chasms rather than slight leanings. And once we are so divided, it is easy to control us by eliciting emotional reactions. And that is ScaryAF because you and I know that most will not wake up until it is too late for them. But you and I are different. We are willing to do the work now to set ourselves up for stability and success. We are willing to ask ourselves hard questions. We are willing to set a goal post, and to walk toward it no matter what the environment. We will take the steps we need to take to make our lives as good as they can be and own that we sometimes will make mistakes and have to deal with them. And we will stop blaming things in the environment when we stumble. Because that is a waste of energy. A waste of energy that you can use to get up faster and keep moving. Two weeks ago, we ran through developing a life purpose. Did you do it? Or was it just another podcast porn episode where you wish you would someday maybe think about getting started on something for you. I know you might be tired. Hell -- I am super tired. But even though you are tired. Take an extra few minutes to go back and work on that purpose if you have not. Because purpose is your why. Why? Why are you here? Why is your family here? This was the question you answered in our last show about developing your family or personal strategic plan. Or more straightforwardly: You answered your aspirational why. Holler Homestead's Why: OLD: The holler provides an inviting, supportive place where hollerites can rejuvenate, learn, grow, and prosper as well as connect with people who are truly free. (It will be clunky, that is ok) NEW: The holler provides an inviting, supportive place where aspiring agorists and homesteaders can connect, rejuvenate, share best practices, and prosper together in freedom. Today is the day to embark on discovering your "So What" or vision and the process is much easier after you have a life purpose articulated. Basically you now know what you "do." But what does it mean that you are doing this? We broached this topic last go around by asking what has changed in the world because of your family or yourself. The best way to find your vision is to keep asking but what has changed because of our work? Do people have better access to truly healthy vegetables because our farm is a local alternative to big ag? And because of this, what is better? Are people healthier? Is my local community more stable? And as a result of that, are other families providing value to the community because they are in a better place? You see how this goes? It becomes iterative. In fact, if like me you are the journaling kind, this is a great thing to write on. Always asking your self -- but so what? How are things better? What other things are better. Do this over a period of time until you have a collection of things you have positively impacted. It can be that your kids are a benefit to society rather than a weight. It can be that people in your community can count on getting support through the loss of a loved one. It ca

Happy Wednesday! Today we replay episode 173 from May of 2019. This was before "all this mess" came to land. On this episode, I talk to you about what to do when your time isn't yours. You now what I am talking about right? When you are in a job, relationship, volunteer organization or other situation where you have agreed to do a thing and it was a trap where people now depend upon you and you can't get away. This happens to all of us from time to time and navigating gracefully back to a freedom mindset is the solution to this problem.

Today is a TOTW day where was have a shorter episode about just one random thought I have had. And Nashville is threatening to (and probably will) retroactively enforce a 33% property tax increase on its people. I am one of those people and it made me think of taxes, thuggery and the company store. KickstartHollerRoast.com New perk: JUST A MUG for $30! Direct Download Let's talk about how we want to evolve as a society shall we? How we think things could be? I imagine a world where the "human nature" approach of bonking someone over the head with a club to steal food, their spouse or children, gold, or clothing from them is not acceptable. Where we are free trade, to give, to help, to feel, to be. What do you envision? Because right now, we still find it ok to steal food, children, money and life from people in the interest of serving the greater good. What does the greater good even mean? This definition gets so twisted. As if clubbing someone over the head is ever in service of the greater good anyway… How can it be good if the only way to get there is via pillage and thuggery? It makes me think of the Company Store approach in mining towns. Workers had to buy their housing, food, supplies and health care from the corporation they worked for. Full stop. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty. Plenty went wrong. By establishing this dependency on one source for basic needs and extending store credit from time to time, these mining operations established a legal form of slavery. The overpriced goods, underpaid employees and if you pushed back, they sent their thugs to beat you. And slavery is bad is it not? Why then is it any different to demand payment from people at the cost of their property, their personal freedom, their lives if the do not pay? Why is it ok for anyone to keep part of my labor and work? Why can they take my children if I do not pay and put them in a system with a long history of sexual and physical abuse? Why do we allow this to happen? Some people think I am crazy for thinking of taxes this way, but that is what they are. People are extorted for money in order that it can be used to pay for things like an education system that is failing our children, social services rife with abuse, medical services that can fail the individual with a one size fits none approach, and yes. The roads. They extort money for the roads. No opt out. Fines, loss of property, jail time and loss of your children if you do not pay. How is it not thuggery to get money in this way? How is it not slavery that you do not keep what you earn to spend as you will? How is it not thuggery to take my money and force me to finance your foreign wars? Your ripping apart of families through the drug war? People will answer that I signed a social contract to live in the US — I have to pay to live her. I signed no contract. People will answer that it has to be because if we did not force everyone to pay for some things, people will use drugs, die on the street, never fix the roads and children will stop learning. To which I ask – really? Is that really what will happen if we move away from a forced-taxation system? Are you sure? What if instead of fighting with me about defining taxation as thuggery, you put your creative energies toward something a bit more creative? Like ask yourself this: How can we care for people in our society without a taxation structure? How can we build and maintain roads without enslaving people? How can we do this a different way? Just because we do not do it this way right now does not mean it cannot be done and really the core issue that seems to get in the way of truly solving this question is envy and greed. Not what you may think of in this regard though. It is the greed of some who have less than they wish they had wanting to force those who have more to use it toward this end. Meaning those who wish they had more want to force those who do to spend their money in a way the person who has it may not wish to spend it. They have more so they should spend more. Really? Is that any of your damn business? You have no right to tell other people what to do with their labor, their capitol. You have no right to send armed men to their homes to arrest them just because they earn more than you and you think they need to give more than the do, do you? Well, some people think that they do have this right> the right to force people to pay, to steal from them, to harm them if they do not comply. And the tricky thing is that they frame it in humanitarian terms. But stealing from Michelle to help Amanda isn't a moral act. Helping Amanda is a moral act. And we seem to have forgotten the difference. We've talked a bunch about prioritizing the will of the masses over the rights of the individual — a practice that ends in abuse of the many individuals that make up the collective in the best of cases. Taxation is just a fancy word for piracy and thuggery. A way to make you feel good when your labor is stolen to suppo

Today we have a thought of the walk on land ownership. No shows next week (replays coming all focused around developing your life strategic plan) Episode 363: TOTW on Land Ownership Forget your guns, the bigger threat is that they want to take you land. Yeah. You heard me. There has been a systematic erosion of your rights to use your land to better your future for a very, very long time. Don't believe me? What happens if you do not pay your property tyth to the state? Do you get to keep your land? This morning, a visiting LFTNer told me about several properties he got for $50. Because people did not pay their taxes on it, the county was unable to auction them off, so several years later, they sell them for $50. But what about the person who lost these lands? If they foreclosed due to nonpayment of a loan, it is one thing. But if it is due to nonpayment of property taxes? Quite another. They didn't pay the masters -- game over. Or what about people who grew up on their family farm? And Dad dies? And they have to sell part of it to pay the inheritance tax? And then that land becomes a housing development? And then their taxes go up until they have to sell to a developer? And don't get me started on zoning. Zoning is the sneakiest and worst way that our land is taken from us. You THOUGHT you could do what you wanted to create value for yourself -- say by building a village of tiny homes and renting them out? Nope -- not zoned for that. Or perhaps by installing a few cabins so people can come stay and interact with your livestock and learn how a homestead operates? Not if you are zoned agricultural. Or let's say your city home burns down and you want to rebuild? Sorry. You are R2 and required to put a duplex there. Wait. What? Some people defend this because they claim it saves farmlands, keeps property values from being diminished by the choices of your neighbors, or is better for the environment. But is any of that true? Or are they are not seeing the forest for the trees? We have so many misguided people who use their feelings of guilt about being wealthy enough to have time to worry about those less fortunate to save things through voting in bullying rather than giving those they can a hand up. One of the greatest freedoms that our country gave to the most impoverished has been an opportunity to become landed. Why does becoming landed get you ahead? Because it gives you something that you can use, time and again, to generate stability and wealth that "they" cant take from you. It broke free from the systems of feudal control that would keep you from being able to move beyond serving your masters and to become the master. With your own land, you no longer require THEM to feed you if you do it right. But we've made it feudal again. We are letting our control of our lands go. And if you think about it this small chance to prosper is a really big deal. There was a time when you could not own your acre, grow your ducks and sell your eggs. It was someone else's acre, their ducks and their eggs and you mings got 1 egg from the deal -- or you might be told you can't eat them but you must care for them. And in setting this up, you would let yourself be controlled just to survive. This is why the forces that wish to control populations do their best to gain control of the lands, be it your city home, quiet quarter acre in the country, prosperous farm, or simply a mailbox and a shack. They know that a people who can take care of themselves, who have hope to build a better future for their children, who have assets to leverage are harder to control. Better is to lock us down supporting land we will never own, barely making ends meet from month to month, so that we must do what they want or face the loss of what little we have. Better to foster insecurity, debt, fear, and then turn it into hate not for those that set up the scam, but against another population with the same problems so that we will trade the potential for prosperity for a perceived security of property values, a monthly paycheck, and better environment. But it is all a fiction. The densest cities with the most draconian land use plans oriented toward smart growth that is supposed to keep us from polluting the planet are giant pollution bombs into the air, water and lands that cannot possibly absorb or process that level of destruction. The trash alone is shipped out of the area to another location, or dumped in the ocean, or who knows what. The poop is problematic. The drain off causes die offs. How is that better than allowing us to live with more space so that each reduces their impact? This could be a thought of the walk on its own really. At the end of the day, empowering personal land ownership may not be the best solution ever, but there is this: If you support land ownership for anyone who can achieve it, you support letting anyone set the foundation for a prosperous future. This is so much better than the alternative of no hope to break out. Ta

Today is a show where you get to ask me questions and I will answer them. Find out my take on libertarian politics, how to integrate a new goat on the homestead, rabbits, cheap website options, and more. We will be livestreaming the recording of this so if I see a good question or two there, I will integrate it. Main topic of the Show: Ask Nicole Integrating new animals to the homestead… The GOAT The MACK TRUCK, I mean BOAR From Rocko: Your take on the overly PC world we live in and how it effects your brand building. Boutique Greens: Want the domain name, it's not taken, llc , instagram, etc of that name not taken, not much money, what to do...cheapest way to secure that name and website? From Youtube: Hi! Loving the conversation. I have a homesteading question, have you or anyone you know raised pasturesd rabbits? It seems like it could work and be cost effective since the wild ones only eat grass From Josh: If you could give one piece of advice to the Libertarian Party what would it be? From Marie: Healthshare + Direct Primary Care Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Stop wasting time on an election and join me today on a journey. A weekly journey to create the life you want to live. Where the environment in which you find yourself is just that -- an environment, not your master -- you the slave. This will be a four part series, each Monday until we are done. Spirko's workshop next week Holler Neighbors Thursday - refining our community Tales from the Prepper Pantry Last push for winter items Better vacuum packer is on site Plucker is repaired -- announcement for those who paid for the processing workshop and did not attend Dehydrating apples Operation Independence Boar Arriving today to make bacon seeds Main topic of the Show: Move Forward Into 2021 It is with great dismay that I watch you be manipulated. Most frustrating when I see you fall prey to it. You are being played and it doesn't really matter who is doing the playing. As I drove home from a meeting on Sunday, I started thinking about the election. Tomorrow is the election. And all I know is that following the election, there is going to be a shit storm. And this causes me to worry. But you know what? I can't impact of the election. None of us can. Unless you are a voter in a state, in a district that is deciding for the whole state, and your single vote is the one that makes the difference, you've got nothing at this point. The guy that is going to be elected will be elected. He will not be the one that they want in office, furthering the long term agenda of slavery that has been in a growth phase in our lifetimes. Full Stop. But we are lucky -- lucky that we live in a world where the facade still exists. The facade that we choose how we live, that we are free. Because you know what? It is much easier to control populations through narrative than through physical force. And in this, we find the world between the walls, the grey spaces, and true freedom. Many people think of freedom as this thing that happened as a result of the revolutionary war. But it isn't that. It comes from one person. It comes from you. You who decide to live in freedom, to exist as you wish to exist, build your life how you want it to be, rather than how it is supposed to be according to someone else. Freedom is a spiritual choice, not the result of a war of liberation. The revolution is inside each one of us. And that is the enlightenment that has some so scared these days. And that is underlying this play we are seeing happen -- but aIA think that topic is one that will be covered on Unloose the Goose. What happened yesterday as I was driving is this: I realized that a bunch of people are going to waste their time fretting about who wins tomorrow, and we probably will not know, but if we do, will then start fretting about the fact that that person won. They will invest time into arguing in person, on social media, and by focusing on that will forget to focus on what really matters: building the life you want to live. Finding that space between the walls. Carving out your niche. Setting yourself up to prosper no matter what happens. So do me a favor, instead of focusing on the noise that is being created to distract you, shift focus to your highest purpose. Look at what you can do to make a positive change for yourself. Build your life's strategic plan. We've talked about this before you know. But I think it has been more as podast porn that you listen to and get inspired by -- not something that helps you take action. So today, I am asking you, begging you really, to take one step forward by doing an assessment. Include your family if you have one. And next week, we will take the second step. The desired end state is this: A shared vision for you and your family if you have one, a definition of your purpose, 3 strategies that will get you there, and tangible things to do in 2021 (even before 2021) so that you can make progress toward your vision each and every day. Guys, the #my3things stuff we do? This is what that is about. You choose up to 3 things a day that move you forward. Sometimes there is 1 3 thing. And sometimes that one thing is to do really well at your job because you need to earn stable income to get to your first goal. And sometimes doing that really well is the best place to pour your focus. We live in a world filled with distractions and this is being exacerbated as technology finds new ways to pull our attention away from things. It is so easy to find yourself in a conversation that lasts for hours while you ignore the people right in front of your face. And that conversation feels so important -- and it usually isnt. Several times this year, friends have reminded me of that. Example: the pep talk Why do a strategic plan: funnel, ruler Why now: If you can do it now while things are ramped up to a frenzy, it will stick Is it hard? Yes and no How do I start: Questions to define your purpose: (Talk about the stomps) What is your life like today? How do you wish it was different? What do you love to do? What do you hat

Today is a show where you get to ask me questions and I will answer them. Find out where I get the closing songs for Monday's show, why you should boil your pressure-canned foods before you eat them, how to integrate a new goat on the homestead and more. We will be livestreaming the recording of this so if I see a good question or two there, I will integrate it. Roastery Update Tale of the venting hood Developing New Processes Main topic of the Show: Ask Nicole From Amanda: Would you feel comfortable sharing a little background for those of us that are new followers? Such as what is your property / homestead like? How long have you lived there? How did you find your property and what led you there? I've heard you say "we" many times before and talk about shared pantry and cooking. Do you live with others? Or, do you have some type of community living happening? How does that work? Just wanted to get to know you and your homestead a bit more. Thanks and looking forward to listening! David Where do you get your music that you end your podcasts with? Joy - Question about pressure canning - if when pressure canning the temperature gets up to 240 degrees and is high enough to kill botulism then why must you boil the contents for x amount of minutes after opening? Shouldn't the bad bacteria be dead already? Thanks, only one season into canning but I have 50+ quarts of pressure canned meats in the pantry and want to be safe when eating. John What makes decaf decaf? David O Over 200k people have been killed by coronavirus. How many people must die before we eradicate this deadly virus? Ali Is being offered stock in a company you work for worthwhile? Context-the bar/restaurant I'm managing at is going to give managers shares in the company in January, I think it's a good passive income stream but is it really? Alan Health insurance options, particularly medi share type options or what are other self employed doing for health insurance. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

We have talked about pantry management a ton this year, but I got a question asking for me to go over how I manage my pantry during the youtube livestream of the Winter is Coming show for 2020 so I thought I would share with yall what I do here, with the space and other boundaries I have at the Holler Homestead. Announcements: LFTN is not on Odysee: @livingfree or https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b (why) Get your questions in for the q & A show Tales from the Prepper Pantry Getting ready for venison season Update on shortages Setting the foundation for winter lettuce Featured Forage: Chicken of the Woods - Laetiporus sulphureus Wild Edible Phil a cosophy (Mushrooms are cited for being the thing to double check -- but double check everything) Eating new mushroom varieties Grows on oak trees at this time of year in tn Laetiporus sulphureus has a potent ability to inhibit staph bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus), as well as moderate ability to inhibit the growth of Bacillus subtilis.[6] Preparing: Sautee, bread and fry, bake -- it is all good Storing: dehydrate for long term, freeze for shorter periods Operation Independence Explain the independence fund Roastery Expansion is all that we are doing - high quality plywood and electrical parts Main topic of the Show: Pantry and Root Cellar Management Pantry Management Philosophy I hate shopping I hate most restaurant food I hate wasting food I hate wasting money Make your pantry management work for you Plan for stability through weather events, job loss, etc. Build in luxury (Pad Thai) Store what you eat, and eat what you store (Spirkodamus) Learn your needs so that you can tap into times of abundance Start by paying attention (Learn what you really eat in a journal for one month) Shopping online helps, eg TP Involve the whole family -- gameify if needed Find out why you have to bip out to the store for just one item -- what is it and why did you not include it in your weekly or monthly shopping list? 1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 2 months, 6 months, 1 year (And a word on hoarding) Spirko's concept of doubling Pantry areas to assess Food: Fresh foods, Freezer foods, Canned/jarred foods, dry foods Cleaning Supplies First Aid Supplies Paper Goods Toiletry Items Plant and Animal Supplies Space considerations Humidity and temperature Clutter Buster Creative solutions Garage shelving Crawl space Walls Under bed storage Attic Outbuildings Back of cabinets Shelves near the ceiling Send me ideas? Holler Homestead process Boundaries: root cellar gets hot/cold by season, canned goods cant freeze, my home is 100 sf, two bedrooms without much storage What do I mean by load from the back and take from the front Base philosophy: long term storage, short term storage, kitchen storage Inventory system: Freezer vs other storage (Dates) Root cellar process: seasonal rotation and reviewing contents Potato varieties Squash varieties Rodent control Meal planning approach Dealing with spoilage Establishing budget (Challenges & victories) Only you can set your pantry up the best way for your household -- there is no one way. Make it a great week! Song: 911 by Sauce GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

It is interview show day and I am excited to tell you about today's topic: a better way with Xavier Hawk where we talk in minute detail about his alternative platform for living, transacting and building communities, Phireon. This may not feel like homesteading or entrepreneurial as we start but as the episode progresses, you will see why I think this is such a great topic for our community. Kickstart Holler Roast Update: Will start shipping next week -- look for an email with your preferences over the weekend. Show Resources Phireon Partners: https://phireonglobalpartners.com/ Phireon: https://phireon.com/ Main content of the show Xavier Hawk co-founded a home health agency with his family in 2001, and then went off grid with his wife and four daughters to their mountain homestead. Here he went on to invest in real estate, commodities, and crypto currencies where he found his Niche. He architected the world's first asset backed blockchain system, negotiated the world's first blockchain solution for a nation, and architected the intentional neighborhood design growing in popularity with real estate developers around the globe. He currently sells emerging tech in the sectors of off grid energy, border security, last mile infrastructure, connectivity, and border security to enterprise level clients through his company Phireon Global Partners. Interview Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Holler Roast Coffee

Winter is coming is our theme for this week and along with winter comes the holiday gift-giving season. We have an annual tradition of sharing handmade gift ideas at LFTN and today, we will review four things you can do to share that you care in a more personal, homemade way. Links to past episodes on handmade gifts https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/11/27/four-last-minute-homemade-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2019/08/28/four-christmas-gift-ideas-to-start-now/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2018/12/03/episode-107-handmade-homey-gifts-and-firing-toxic-people/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/10/23/episode-54-five-homemade-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/12/12/episode-15-five-country-holiday-gift-ideas/ #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Holler Neighbor Livestream, Thursday at 7pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feyXBL1ibC4 Stump the Sauce From Samantha: Do you dry your herbs in bundles or do you strip the leaves and put them in the dehydrator? Or something else entirely? Tales from the Booze Wisperette -- need questions What's Up in the Garden Garlic is planted -- this winter is coming schedule is the BOMB Transplanted half the hydro strawberries -- will see how they do Harvested Horseradish, and transplanted it, interplanted with the strawberries Planted two peach and two cherry trees -- they look a little shocked so we are checking in on them every day Greens are coming off the AP, as are green onions Need to get the Egyptians planted Main topic of the Show: 4 Homemade Gift Ideas Family Recipe Boo Bourbon Kahlua 1 liter bourbon, 100 proof 2 vanilla beans (where to get them) 4 cups strongly brewed coffee – i mean really strong man, like espresso 8 cups brown sugar (I use 4 now) Walking Stick Advent calendar Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gift Registry Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today we have a reminder about winter. Winter is nigh. Soon the plants will go to sleep, bare root trees will beg to be planted, and the cold times will be upon us. With the cold comes a need to keep our water from freezing, our animals from taking sick, and ourselves ready to get snowed in. This looks a bit different on a homestead than in the city and we will talk through what we do at the Holler Homestead to prepare. Holler Neighbor Livestream - A Roastery Update - https://youtu.be/feyXBL1ibC4Episode 354 - replay tomorrow Tales from the Prepper Pantry Winter perspective: Auditing everything to make sure we are ready Use up vs Put Up Moved canning out of the kitchen' Drying more herbs Mushroom season Operation Independence Made it home with the roaster, saw friends Main topic of the Show: 2020 Winter is Coming Usually, we start our winter preparations in August and I do this episode on the hottest day ever. Not this year. Cold temperatures have hit us a bit sooner than normal an caught me without things in order for winter. Goal of winter preparations: Livestock taken care of Humans covered Water systems secured Preset spring growing This year, we are taking a catch up approach 10am-12pm WINTER IS COMING blocked time Heat: Firewood and fire organization, chimney sweep and stove repairs, kerosene and propane heaters checked on, finishing the rocket mass heater Livestock: Increase feed on hand, first aid audit, bedding needs, water antifreeze systems, shelter update Humans: Audit first aid, add winter preps to the pantry (like milk), winter clothing & comfort audit Food storage: move roots to the root cellar, reset kitchen to use up rather than put up Systems: prepare the gas things for overwintering, remove window AC units, take in summer water things, secure the pump house against cold, drains Gardens: reset the hydro system, drain the AP wicking beds, row cover, prepare the ground gardens for spring, plant the garlic, fall bulbs, row cover Winter Festivities: Handmake gifts, start special foods, decide what will be "held" for holiday meals. There is so much to do when winter is coming -- this is why I usually start in August. But not this year. This year, it is not to be. But despite all that, it will get done. It always does. And the time will come so fast when I am tucked in by the fire, brandy in hand, planning the spring gardens... Make it a great week! Song: Grandpa's Song by Sauce GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee