Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today, after a week of caring for my goat, I will review the 9 lessons that Mama Sauce learned from Clover, our goat. #HollerHatWednesday: What is she on and where is she going? Mewe Reminder: 730-8 Stump the Sauce Lynn on generators in a vacation rental in the mountains. What's Up in the AP 3 60 watt bulbs kept our plants mostly alive through a 16 degree night Thai water spinach, Water hyacinth, malabar spinach and ginger are all in the house. Forgot to move peppers or the avocado tree Setting up an indoor grow area for microgreens and lettuces Main topic of the Show: 8 Lessons the Gat Taught Mom Even though the goat pulls hard on her chain when you walk her, never wrap said chain around your hand to get a better grip lest you become bruised. When the goat becomes tangled to a tree and you need to untangle her, never place your finger between the tree and her chain. I thought I had crushed the bone… When leading the goat on her chain in the morning to her first grazing spot, hold the chain with both hands and lean way back as if you are on a ski rope tow. Each morning, when letting the goat out of her barn, you open the door then wait until she brings her head back before skiing to her first browsing spot. Similarly - release the hook with her tether from the barn gate BEFORE you open the latch to the gate. In the evening when moving the goat to her barn, all you need to do is un hook it from her tether location and she will drag the chain back with her - holding the chain while she does this is a bad idea. Each day in the morning, you must wait for the obligatory peach tree leaf munching before leading her to her first grazing location. Then walk he from this location to that asking her which plants she prefers to eat today. The more trees there are near the tether location, the more times she will wind and loop the chain around things in a crazy way. Similarly - the harder the terrain is that she is on, the more winding up of the chain she will do in order to improve the chances of pulling you off your feet when you come to move her. Don't tether the goat where she can get up on things - particularly the poultry corn barrel. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama 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 I will share with you my two biggest take aways from Jack Spirko's Workshop - then I want to walk through how to find your why - and as an example, I will use one of our very own community members: BBQ Homesteader, Daniel, founder of Off Kilter Brownies and someone that you have all heard from if you run in the LFTN digital communities. Direct Download Mewe Live Chat Time Change: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8am Tales from the Prepper Pantry Ensuring we do not freeze anything The Onion Story Pulling 2018 canned goods out to remind us to use them Finishing Last Year's Pig, Piece by piece Snow is coming - and I am not shopping because the pantry is all good No Kill List 16 degrees Operation Independence Jack's Workshop - 2 things I got from it (Sharpen the sword) Main topic of the Show: Find your Why Phases Analysis Paralysis: (Just Get Started) Minor Initial Success: (Why Am I Not Growing Faster?) Enquiry & Trials: (More Questions Paired With Learning From Results) Receptive to Perspective Change: (From Me to You) Acceleration: (Sharpening) Why is Found: (The Real Work Begins) Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out By Sauce GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Gift Registry Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

John Moody, author of the weed book (Winning the War on Weeds), producer of Abby's Elderberry, food policy geek and all around great guy is here to talk with us about going rogue with food production, as well as a really cool conference he's got for us in late January. I for one plan to be there and serve some coffee! But first Holiday Gift Registry Reminder Next Week: Jack's Workshop Show Resources John's Website Abby's Elderberry Rogue Food Conference Main content of the show FROM JOHN ABOUT JOHN I am not your typical farmer. Most people probably don't consider me typical anything. Farming and homesteading were not something I ever planned to do. But I am now glad I get to do them. Growing up, I enjoyed a varied diet of video games, cartons, and processed foods. Dental decay, seasonal allergies, and constant sickness were the inevitable result – a result that doctors and other denied was connected with my family's food and lifestyle choices. In my early 20s, I was waylaid by duodenal ulcers, my body's final warning that some things were dreadfully awry. Thankfully, I listened. Over the course of a year, my fiancee (now wife) Jessica and I completely changed our understanding of food – what is food? How should it be raised? How should it be prepared? This lead to thinking long and deep about farming, and eventually, moving out to a farm of our own. Interview Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer 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

I had a request over on the Mewe chat group to talk about what to have in your car for winter. And since this is a topic that every homesteader should have a handle on, since most of us live far from help, I thought - perfect topic. Better yet, it applies to everyone as we start seeing snowstorms and freezing temperatures. #HollerHatWednesday: Who is wearing her and why does she look so sad? Direct Download LFTN Gift Listing: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/directory/ Stump the Sauce How do you determine what projects to take on and which ones to pass over? Tales from the Booze Whisperer - mention Justin Hot Buttered Rum: 1 shot rum, 1tbsp hot buttered rum batter - hot water What's Up in the Garden Garlic is IN Walking onions are IN Row cover will be in place by tomorrow at the latest Bringing cold sensitive plants inside for the winter Main topic of the Show: Winter Car Preparation Car Mechanics Car Kit People Care Orientation Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we cover using the concept of "Selfish Sundays" to further your self interest - and why this is not a bad thing. Tales from the Prepper Pantry The great root vegetable transfer moment has arrived - and Jack's Workshop is in the way - delay, delegate, drop Average weekly grocery bill $20 (Not counting animal feed) Fantastic Curry: Pork Ribs and Pork Chops, Onion, 1 Jar tomatoes, 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 quart turkey stock, greens, Carrots, garlic The mayo story What's up on the homestead Separated horseradish Transplanted jerusalem artichokes to a better location Building a guest cabin where the greenhouse was Prepped the garlic bed It is time to rake leaves and use them as mulch AP winterizing happens this week Operation Independence Traded chicken for beef Main topic of the Show: Selfish Sunday Make it a great week! Song: Feed My Hunger, by Sauce GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we explore the idea of how to choose what to eat from your pantry in a thought of the walk episode. What is a thought of the walk episode? A short podcast about something that has been on my mind during one of my walks - usually taken with my doggies in the Holler. Direct Download Update on Ashley's Campaign for Prom Princess LFTN Community Tip From Justin - Going back to dealing with coring Tomatoes TOTW on What To Eat from your pantry GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we will have a homesteading Q and A with multiple topics and questions, including plant identification, marketing a flower business, do I have a voice for radio, is Tennessee really that much cheaper than Illinois, processing walnuts and more. #HollerHatWednesday: Why is she wearing an 80s era red veiled hat that is a throw back to the 50s? Direct Download Stump the Sauce From Ryan: What are some preparations, uses, or storage options for the fruit of the passion flower plant? What's Up on the Homestead Do not Kill List Gathering firewood for winter much later than we should be! Main topic of the Show: Homestead Q and A Show Feedback from Finland: Maria How do I process Walnuts from Niki Do I have a Voice for Radio? From Travis How do we market our business? From a different Travis (Book recommendation) Is there a plant that looks like comfrey, grows like plantain but has a very furry leaf from the Tactical Redneck What is the catch on living cheap in TN? From Eli Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we talk through five things to help you be successful in your transition to self employment if that is the path you choose. Get your questions in for a variety show! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Did not store enough potatoes even though I do not eat many of them Added 1 box of sweet potatoes from the yard (how to cure them and why you do it) Turkey is not just for thanksgiving - turkey saute idea What's in Season Things are winding down and pushing into root storage for the winter Jerusalem artichokes should come on soon Persimmons Truly the last call for drying peppermint Operation Independence Two ricks of wood = $100 in the independence fund Main topic of the Show: Making Self Employment Work Plan to Earn Enough Good CPA Health Insurance Distractions, Visits, and Misunderstandings Always On Mentality Make it a great week! Song: Learning What Leaving Is by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Lots of women write to me about this show - glad that I share my successes and failures ---often trying to do things that are traditionally handled by men. Today we will talk through home maintenance and the five categories you should check annually to save yourself a world of hurt in the long run. Ryan Steva joins us to talk through five categories to review on your homestead. Ryan Steva has a varied background from cable to construction to home inspections and, like many of us, has landed as a business owner wondering why he studied what he did in school. His home inspection company is called Inspections by Clarity. Resources The Maintenance Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XSG4cNUHrKgAUvR8ZDaPT6JEtCC809zm0xmRU-m5qM4 Inspectionsbyclarity.com Facebook.com/inspectionsbyclarity https://g.page/inspectionsbyclarity Make it a great week Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I share my four essential herbs that I like to have on hand in my home apothecary for the winter. #HollerHatWednesday: What is the birth number of the child she is visiting? Stump the Sauce How to avoid sending or receiving blunders in communication What's Up in the Garden First frost update Getting Garlic and walking onions in Looking at where and how plantings will happen next year Time to set up a winter greens station (sprouts and lettuce inside?) Main topic of the Show: Four Essential Herbs for Your Home Apothecary Mullein Cayenne Pepper Elderberry Comfrey What are your four essentials? Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we will talk about 3 core motivations that almost everyone has - and what it means in our day to day interactions. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry 10 visitors came through and the prepper pantry Last round of dried herbs getting set to be integrated into the pantry Transitioning into using what is here, rather than storing what we find What's in Season The heat beat back the watercress and it is coming back now that cooler weather prevails Persimmons still! Last chance for sassafras leaves Sweet potatoes are harvested Operation Independence Sometimes you buy something to build your independence fund: Firewood A listener and friend found us a free glass top stove - perfect for my guest cabin rental Marketing project Main topic of the Show: We want the same thing Make it a great week! Song: Grandpa's Song, by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today's podcast is a thought of the walk on rebuilding. Every once in awhile on a walk, I have a thought. Sometimes they are even worth sharing with Y'all! Rebuilding is not hard, it is simply work. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we talk through five power outage ideas if you do not have a generator. There are many things you can do to make things a little easier when you lose power. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Whose awesome wife is she with? Stump the Sauce Air bubble in canned tomato sauce Listener Feedback Yummy sounding tomato sauce recipe from Justin What's Up in the Garden Putting fall bulbs and garlic in Putting things to bed other places A frost may be here Saturday!! Main topic of the Show: 5 Ways to Make A Power Outage Better without a Generator Perishable food: Frozen Water & Insulation USB Battery Chargers -- in the car Anker - http://bit.ly/2M1S7tl Water Storage 2 gallons per person Cook outside on your grill/camp stove Rechargable Coleman LED Lanterns (bring to work) Coleman Rechargable Lantern- bit.ly/2OybuM7 Oh yeah entertainment!! Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I want to review the 6 foundations of Lifestyle Freedom - a list I have been working on for a few months. It started out at 15 and gradually got whittled down to just 6. This is part 1 of a two part series - the second will focus on "how to get there". Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Low on some important medicinals: Mullein, peppermint, comfrey Adding dried herbs before the frosts come Ready to move root veggies from my bedroom to the root cellar but there is a giant hole in the wall at the moment What's in Season Persimmons All the nuts - missed hazelnut drop last week somehow Lettuces and greens Last wave of peppers, etc Operation Independence Basecamp update LFTN Tips Child's Snack Fridge Main topic of the Show: Six Foundations for Lifestyle Freedom Financial Freedom Family Alignment and Shared Vision Practice Modern Survival, Link: http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/six-primary-needs Develop Practical Skills Ensure Spiritual and Physical Health Time Management Membership Plug Make it a great week! Song: Mr. Clammy by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today we speak with one of my favorite people, a mentor and friend, Jack Spirko from The Survival Podcast about lifestyle freedom and liberty. I first found Jack years ago while canning tomatoes. I wanted something to listen to while doing this messy job that would not require me to restart the next podcast. I searched for a podcast on wild edible plants and found Jack and I was hooked. Since that time, I have watched in amazement as he manages to mentor hundreds of thousands of people as they develop lifestyle freedom, survival skills, cooking techniques and more - but we will dive more into that later in the show. Show Resources The Survival Podcast Live tracking for Kurt DarkHorse450 Fundraiser Main content of the show Jack Spirko is founder and podcaster at The Survival Podcast, a daily show about self sufficiency and self reliance in the modern world. He "conceived and created this podcast because over the years I have come to realize how fragile the human condition and the United States economy really is." But the podcast is much more than a "prepper show." Jack focuses on helping people develop stability, prosperity and lifestyle freedom into their lives. Before launching the podcast he had successful careers in sales and marketing, and business development. When Jack drops a piece of business advice, it is usually spot on. He lives in Texas on a small homestead with his Wife, Dorothy. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today we have a quick update conversation with Kurt Dugger about his Dark Horse 450 flight (that is 450 miles) with a paramotor across Tennessee. Because the weather is so very important to flight success, Kurt has decided to start tonight in the hopes of beating the rains that may come toward the end of the weekend. This flight is to raise awareness of the issues facing combat veterans when they return and face the challenge of reintegrating into normal society and he is hoping to raise $6,000 for the Dark Horse Lodge so that they can get closer to completing their retreat for veterans and begin the hosting process. Direct Download When asked why the retreat is so important this morning in the Mewe chat, I handed the mic over to the Tactical Redneck because he is a returning combat veteran himself and know much more about this topic than I do. Here is what he said: "Most vets feel alone because they can't talk to other people about what they've been through. Speaking from experience, it's nowhere near as hard to talk to another vet." Then I was talking to Jack Spirko from The Survival Podcast this morning and he explained that his three years in the Army were all overseas so he found it really hard to do simple things, like stand in line at the grocery store because he had gotten very used to being mostly on very small and remote military bases. And as he tried harder to reintegrate, simple things began to make him feel angry so he took a long walk on the Appalachian Trail to get his mind back into the right place to be back home with his loved ones. Places like the Dark Horse Lodge are one way that space can be made for our returning combat veterans and that is why I made a donation to them today in support of both the lodge and of Kurt's flight (which is not costing the Lodge money). Would you like to help too? Here are some ways to do so: Follow Kurt's progress and meet him at one of his stops. He could use encouragement, and probably food and beverage though his wife is meeting him along the way as well. Flight Plan Live tracking (When a link is available I will put it here) Offer Lodging if he ends up overnighting near you (See resources above to track Kurt!) Raise awareness of his 450 mile paramotor flight, why places like the Dark Horse Lodge are so important, and how people can get involved Consider a donation Facebook campaign: https://www.facebook.com/donate/2343924885922771/536974993736779/ Direct donation to the Lodge: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=EYgEl_aDO4kgak8Ynvec7iMFqDDO0ONeOnGGK8TDZ15W-WVI82_zDYbTuSmPoAInAaytrW&country.x=US&locale.x= I will update this page as video/more information is released over the next few days and thanks for listening. Make it a great week!

Someone asked me to elaborate on something that has always seemed simple to me: Load from the back and take from the front in your pantry. So I got to thinking: most of us are not taught how to manage our pantries and so when we talk about building food stability into your life through developing stores of foods that you actually want to eat, and learning food preservation, it is also worthwhile to discuss pantry management practices. Today, we will cover the 8 basic concepts to bring you to a well-managed pantry. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce How to get paid via paypal when you have an etsy store - remind people about the holiday gift vendor concept What's Up in the Garden Lettuces and greens Watered the sweet potatoes so we can harvest them Still have SOME brassicas left but the cabbage worms have been pretty bad A last hurrah of tomatoes and green beans Found peppers are starting to produce Main topic of the Show: Episode 218: Pantry Management 101 Store what you eat and eat what you store (Jack Spirko) Load from the back and take from the front (Stan) Cook from scratch - and keep trying new things Learn preservation skills and substitutions Do a quarterly audit - and make meal plans with stuff that is getting long in the tooth Pest control and food protection Have backup plans for things likely to happen to your pantry Use stuff up Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I will walk you through the process I go through to establish priorities for the coming year because people often wonder how I get so much done. Really, it boils down to focus and prioritization and learning to let go of feeling overwhelmed by a project! Direct Download Announcements Workshop videos repaired on member portal - this years are posting soon - we have had some technical difficulties New Member Discount: Off Kilter Brownies (10% off) Send me your craft company to go on an LFTN gift page - Subject "Holiday Gift Vendor" Tales from the Prepper Pantry There is nowhere left to store canned food Drying late fall herbs: sage, oregano, basil Still need to do the freezer audit What's in Season Chestnuts Persimmons Black Walnuts Hickory nuts Filberts Operation Independence I went out of town and my 2 redneck house sitters did a HUGE operation eyesore which will help with the campground rental. Renting the cabin long term Sound of Music Sing Along Update Main topic of the Show: Goals for the new year Q1: Has the vision changed? Q2: Have we knocked out any of the three areas of focus? Q3: Under each area of focus, what projects will be done? Q4: Is everyone in your family on board with these goals? Q5: What stands in my way of getting these things done? Q6: Energy vampire purge Dark Horse 25 has launched Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song, by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Holler Roast Coffee

Periodically, I got for a walk and something becomes clear to me while I am alone with the dogs. This is why making space in your life to wander is so important! Often the thoughts I have something to do with freedom, society or a bigger picture - but not today. This one is about human nature and the concept of "can't" Holler Roast Contest on Instagram: @HollerRoast & #CoffeeThoughts The News From Around the Bend: https://www.smallscalelife.com/our-best-is-yet-to-come/?fbclid=IwAR0RXNRf9bhs76znZHNIO1EVAkVmOQBloyk0LaXA6pibGDI8VT104kDLytU Main topic of the Show: Thought of the Walk on Can't You know what I mean, right? I can't pay off my debt because my wife spends too much month I can't fold my laundry because I don't have time I can't start my business because I haven't built the website I can't lose weight because my job keeps me on the road without a kitchen Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

We are officially in fall. Another year has almost passed with its hope for a great harvest in the spring, wicked hot late summer days, and now, fall. So today, I wanted to share with you my early fall checklist on the homestead. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Listener Feedback from Jennifer What's Up in the Garden We had a terrible infestation of cabbage worms (what we did about it) Fall lettuce is trying to bolt - will have a shade strategy in place for next year Main topic of the Show: An Early Fall Checklist Gardens Gather the antifreezing materials: plastic and bricks Stock tank heater Outside sheets Prepare the garlic bed Plant fall bulbs (tulips and daffodils, here we come!) Begin to mulch areas that are already done for the year (asparagus) Trim the eldreberries and mulberries (they are already dropping their leaves) Plan for any new fruit tree plantings Animals Updated food storage: more Ensure we have enough hay for the winter Test the water antifreezing systems Look at shelter and evaluate for winter Bedding Outdoor shelter for dogs and cats Humans Prepare for the fall root cellar move Review the freezer contents and look for food storage weaknesses Finish the rocket mass heater Review pipe anti-freezing technology Start winterizing the yard things Look the cars over for decent antifreeze, etc Power outtage kit review First aid/medicinal support review (flu, colds) Firewood Clean the chimney Order the broken stove baffle (OMG) Holiday travel and guest plans Review winter clothing status Really the only thing on this list that does not apply to a city fall check list would be the livestock list and if you have pets, it might well. I am often struck by how the lessons in developing my lifestyle freedom on a homestead apply to most other ways of living that a person might choose. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

It is Friday so we have an interview show and today, I talk with Daniel Allen about aircrete - an interesting, insulative and very flexible building material that you may want to consider for your next project. Resources Website: https://tinygiantlife.biz/ Video course YouTube channel Bio: Daniel Allen 30 years in the building Industry I took a job in I.T. and the company lost its big client to an Exxon buy out. The great recession hit and I could not find work without moving. So I cashed out my retirement, bought some land, build a small house and lived for a few years growing all my own food taking odd jobs. I started building alternative buildings and had the opportunity to build every type of alternative structure. Eventually I found AirCrete, or cellular cement as it's know in the industry. I fell in love with it. AirCrete let's a comfortable structure be build in any climate affordably with the enormous amounts of labors required by typical alternative construction or expensive machines. Throw some tools and cement in a truck and one person can build anywhere they can drive to. Now, I am starting a web based business teaching people how to build cheap beautiful debt free homes so that they can live an intentional life with or without a typical job. I offer digital video courses as well as workshops. Richard Hastings turned me onto your podcast. I did a podcast interview with the survival podcast and really licked the interaction. Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we will discuss three value-adding ideas for your garlic crop. Why? Because in just 3 weeks or so, it is time to plant garlic here and if you decide to sell garlic products, you may want to plant more than you did last year. #HollerHatWednesday: What in the world happened? Stump the Sauce Why am I getting a huge air gap in my canned foods? Background: sometimes when I process foods, after I remove the jar from the canner, I find that a bunch of liquid has boiled out and it leaves an air gap. Why does this happen? Is it safe to eat the food? What's Up in the Garden Insects Eating fresh salad from the garden. Laying plans to prepare the garlic planting beds Jerusalem artichokes are blooming FWIW Main topic of the Show: 3 value add ideas for your garlic Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we will run through the various business endeavors going on here at the Holler Homestead and give on update on progress toward their goals - as well as share some lessons learned along the way. Direct Downlaod Amazon Highlight: Fine tipped white chalk pens Show References: Episode 155 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Green Chili Event Update 24 jars of salsa, 24 jars of canned stewed tomatoes Canning is done for now Also: 100 lbs onions, 2 boxes sweet potatoes What's in Season Lettuce is ready to harvest in the AP system - and it has been very very hot Deciding when to harvest the sweet potatoes Operation Independence Located a convenient place to have my pallets of coffee delivered that will save me $150 per time I order green beans! Main topic of the Show: Holler Homestead Business Update Make it a great week! Song: Wolf Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Green Chili Day is just around the corner and I thought I would take some time today to share a few recipes, including my latest salsa recipe, talk about the event preparation and generally get folks excited to come here to the Holler Homestead and hang out. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Stump the Sauce How do I pull ph on fermented foods if I do not have a $75 tester? Can I use ph strips? What's Up in the Garden Fall plants are looking great Sweet potato greens - thinking about when I want to harvest the potatoes Jerusalem artichokes are blooming and that means this is the time to mark your patches of wild ones for later harvest - the tubers will be starting to form now as the plant energy returns to the earth Thinking about planting garlic - maybe this year is the year? Duckling Update Limpy returned to the flock Main topic of the Show: Hatch Green Chili Day Make it a great week! Song: 911 by sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today I have something that is near and dear to my heart: I have been seeking something to support to help combat veterans who come home carrying a heavy burden. And this weekend, I had a great interview with Kurt Dugger of Freedom And Photography and Gretchen Catherwood of the Dark Horse Lodge. Kurt will embark on a journey across the state of Tennessee in a paramotor to raise awareness of the high suicide rate among combat veterans - and to help raise money for the Dark Horse Lodge. This interview is well worth a listen. Direct Download Amazon Highlight Terro Ant Baits Show Resources Dark Horse Lodge Freedom and Photography Tales from the Prepper Pantry Canned more salsa and tomato sauce 32 jars of green beans Ready to harvest some herbs for drying, but green chili week starts Wednesday, so holding off on making more messe What's in Season Goldenrod is blooming Plantain is back Apples are in their prime Operation Independence Still dialing in the water situation Offering my guest cabin for a 5 month rental starting November 1 Moving a guest camper to the Holler Main topic of the Show: Flight for Combat Veterans with Kurt Dugger and Gretchen Catherwood Make it a great week! Song: Burned by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Remember the one thing that I always say about moving to a homestead? LEARN TO MAINTAIN YOUR WELL or PUMPHOUSE. Well this week, the holler homestead pump house was completely re-plumbed. I have patched and patched the thing for 13 years and since we already had redone all the house plumbing, Tactical decided to apply pressure until I let him redo the pump house completely. So I did. With one caveat. I needed to understand everything he did and why so that this winter, if something breaks, I can fix it. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and whhy does Mama Sauce look shellshocked? Announcement: Interviewed on The Survival Podcast by Jack Spirko today about building community - be sure to check that episode out. Stump the Sauce - sauerkraut Amazon Highlight: Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor https://amzn.to/2LmLamh What's Up in the Garden Fall transplants are in Cleaning out the old-dead summer plants Sweet potato greens are going insane Cooler at night = more fruiting flowers on plants Main topic of the Show: How the Pump House Works with the Tactical Redneck Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I tell the story of the little duckling who could - or rather the little duckling who got herself into a predicament that almost resulted in a foot being cut off. Spoiler alert: she still has her foot. Monday is Labor Day and there will be no show. Green Chili Day Event Registration: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/green-chili-day/ Stump the Sauce Breeding chickens: what to do with the roo? Main topic of the Show: The Duckling That Almost Lost Her Foot Lessons learned A towel on the washing machine makes a great first aid table for small animals - saves the back and storing animal first aid in the laundry room was a win Do not use blue cote on deep wounds that will have to be stitched The story would have been very different had I been alone on the homestead (multiple people=good on the homestead) Always carry your phone even on morning rounds No matter how hard you try to be a good steward of your livestock - something will go wrong - be mentally ready for it -- and keep basic first aid supplies on hand Even when it seems urgent don't be in a hurry on animal first aid CAC Team Seeks Hurricane Volunteers Make it a great weekend! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I will talk through four ideas for homey and homemade gifts you can start now in preparation for Christmas. This is the fourth time I have done this episode and it gets harder each year. If you do not find something you like in this one, you can go back and listen to the past three. I have provided links to them in the show notes. Past Gift Idea Episodes https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/12/12/episode-15-five-country-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2017/10/23/episode-54-five-homemade-holiday-gift-ideas/ https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2018/12/03/episode-107-handmade-homey-gifts-and-firing-toxic-people/ #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? What's Up in the Garden Thinning out plants to make room for the fall garden Basil is coming on strong Tomatoes are about done but I found a survivor Malabar spinach is taking off -- need to trellis it Grabbed and 89 cent bag of leeks at aldi and planted them Getting fall transplants in this week because I found some Main topic of the Show: Four Christmas Gift Ideas to Start Now Reusable hand warmer Brownies in a jar https://delightfulemade.com/2014/05/08/mm-brownies-jar-free-printable/ Bitters Fire Starters Reference LINK: http://mylittleredtractor.com/index.php/2017/11/08/diy-fire-starters/ Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today I was inspired by a listener who posted a quote over on the Mewe group for Living Free in Tennessee to remember to take life's detours in stride - and we had a doozy this weekend! Direct Download Weekly Amazon Highlight: Bourbon Smoked Paprika Green Chili Weekend Reminder - members only registration tomorrow, open to everyone on Wednesday. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Green bean derailment problem - Mama Sauce saves the day Salsa is still a thing we cannot have enough of Freezer Audit Stump the Sauce What to do if your partner is not ready to set long-term goals with you. What's in Season Watercress Sweet potato greens Malabar Spinach and Thai Water Spinach Operation Independence The tub is set at Basecamp Main topic of the Show: Prepare to Take Detours in Stride Membership Sale ends Saturday Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today's topic was suggested on the Mewe chat group. Someone wondered if I could give a breakdown of project tracking systems and pros and cons. Then Mama Sauce showed up in town and I thought what better way to do this than to interview her - the person who has been with me through practically all of the gyrations and tribulations of FIVE different tracking systems until we have landed on what we use today. Direct Download Interview with Mama Sauce: 5 Project Management Systems We Have Hated Make it a great week Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Cook With What You Have - a cooking guide by Nicole Sauce Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

It is Wednesday so it is a homesteading day and what better topic to think about, dream about and focus on when it is 95 degrees outside and 95% humidity, than preparing for winter? #HollerHatWednesday: WHY IS SHE WITH THE TRN AND what is everyone around her doing? Hold the Date: September 14 - Green Chili Weekend Event Stump the Sauce Tim on relocating peppers into the house for winter Tales from the Booze Whisperer What to drink after a very long, hot drive What's Up in the Garden Hitting the fall planning and planting Another small wave of tomatoes Chard and basil Sweet potato greens Main topic of the Show: 5 preparations for winter you can do now Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I talk about some of the mental instability that is increasingly visible because of tools like Mewe and Facebook - and to encourage reactions in kindness. Amazon Highlight: The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emory Tales from the Prepper Pantry 30 chickens, 30 necks, 60 missing feet Freezer Audit happening this week when Mama Sauce arrives Catfish from the farm sitter Already using up this year's salsa Time to get serious about drying winter herbs like goldenseal, peppermint and mullein What's in Season Goldenseal Elderberry Wild Watercress (unusually early) Peppermint Excited to see it will be another decent paw paw year! Operation Independence Debt O Meter - selling stuff we don't need New finance structure for all businesses is working - but taking discipline New offering at Spark Communications Group: Website development coaching program (one on one - 5 sessions) Hack My Solar Workshop Debrief Main topic of the Show: Kindness and Sweeping Generalizations Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/

A look at the homesteader as a whole person. What makes a homesteader successful or not successful? Well, it turns out that there are some things that many successful homesteaders have in common and today we will talk about four of them. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Stump the Sauce FromCat:How do you can Gazpacho without heating it up Winter Gazpacho recipe: http://www.sweetpaulmag.com/food/authentic-spanish-gazpacho What's Up in the Garden Dseased green bean vines are still producing like mad Tomatoes are about finished It is time to clean out the ap and interplant fall things Main topic of the Show: 4 Essential Characteristics of the Successful Homesteader Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today we talk about today and its role in building the life you choose to live on your terms. Because today is the first day of the rest of your life. Direct Download Amazon Highlight: Terro Liquid Ant Bait Traps I wrote a cookbook! Cook With What You Have Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freezer re-org month is upon us - you never know what treasures you will find Canning green beans in 2 weeks First box of onions is in hand 30 meat birds What's in Season Okra is here Harvesting wild herbs for winter Time to dry some comfrey Passion flower vines have flowers but no fruit yet Operation Independence Basecamp update: Debt Payoff: Tractor for sale Main topic of the Show: The First Day of the Rest of your Life Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today is Friday so we have a thought of the walk and there has not been one of these in quite awhile since I took Fridays off in July. And today's topic was sparked as part of a conversation over on our Mewe group about bullying. Because kids are mean, right? Or is it the artificial situations we put them in? But we will talk more about that in the main content of today's show. Direct Download Janet Szabo is collecting links of listeners who have blogs, podcasts or what have you content sites - reach her in the Facebook Group or the Mewe Group. Feedback on layout software from Derek Main topic of the Show: Thought of the Walk on Bullying Make it a Great Week Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, we will address a set of homestead/food freedom related questions: What to do with too much squash, composting outhouses, keeping your animals alive in the heat of the summer, small business finance, self-publishing and more. Direct Download Mewe Chats Tuesday and Thursday at 7am Amazon Highlight: Getting Things Done #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce From Bryan: what do I do with an abundance of squash? Episode 8: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2016/07/23/episode-8-five-ways-to-prepare-summer-squash-and-zucchini/ Squash Enchilada Casserole Pureed with horseradish and cheese Grated and as hashbrowns (pour the oil on - mix with grated potatoes) Grated and frozen (freeze flat - sticking warning) Squash soup (grated) -- plain or bisque style Squash salsa: https://recipes.saladmaster.com/recipe/summer-squash-salsa What's Up in the Garden Vacation and neglect Tomato blight Lots of green beans Starting more seeds this coming weekend Main topic of the Show: A variety show Tamlynn: How to keep animals alive in the hear Jenni: A series of Aquaponics questions Ken Eash: Composting Outhouse Joel: When and how should I harvest plantain and mullein? Ryan: Business finance 101 Jenni againi: What's the best way to season a natural carbon steel wok? Ken again: How finely do you ground your coffee for a french press? Chuck and Barbie: How do you self publish Thesia: Combining two flocks of ducks, or introducing young ones with adults. Amazon Highlight: Getting Things Done Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I am on vacation so we have a replay episode and this is one from just about a year ago. It is all about #My3Things. This was the initial kickoff of that concept on this podcast and I thought it would be fun to revisit it a year later and think about how things have grown over this past year, the relationships you have developed with one another, and how many things we have all gotten accomplished in that time! Now...off to sip a cocktail by the pool! Direct Download Make it a great week!

Today, we have a fun interview with Tamlynn Clyde about lessons learned from the July Grocery Challenge - you remember right? The challenge where we decided not to go to commercial grocery stores for a month to test our pantry strength, our community relationships and ability to feed ourselves. Remember, if you want to join us for an interview, you can do so by filling out the guest form here. Direct Download Tamlynn Clyde and her family currently live in North Texas on a 5 acre homestead. They raise honeybees, dairy goats, chickens, fruits and vegetables. She hates humidity, chiggers, and going to the grocery store. Reach her on Facebook here. Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce Check out my cookbook: Cook with What You Have

And today we got 15 baby ducks and so must juggle the super small babies and the less small babies who cannot be raised as a flock yet because they are too far apart. And as I got to thinking about it, I realized that I have never shared how we seek tp protect our ducks from predators, so today I will review our 4 strategies for protecting our ducks from predators while free ranging them. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Email feedback to [email protected] Stump the Sauce From Emily: What to do with too many limes? What's Up in the Garden Manually watering the AP Dutch buckets because the drip system is plugged up Green beans Sweet potato greens in abundance Tomatoes are slow going this week Squash is GONE Peppers are a bust this year - I did not give them enough light and space Main topic of the Show: Protecting Ducks from Predators Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I really wanted to step back and take a look at something we do not talk about much here on Living Free in Tennessee - and that is reasons WHY people do not start their businesses. Or rather the top 5 excuses I see people using to not get started. Direct Download Amazon Highlight: Sherpa Himalayan Salt Tales from the Prepper Pantry Time to re-order salt Yes I did buy mason jars Traded coffee for turkeys Put up 22 pints of salsa, got another 20 lbs of tomatoes to process today The living room canned good storage area is full -- sooner than usual What's in Season Jewel weed Comfrey Cook with what you have - the green beans that went to long! --- book promo. Operation Independence Basecamp update: cleared out the last of the smelly paneling and the bathroom is ready for drywall. It is coming along a bit slower than planned because of my schedule. Saved $500 on tyres Announcement - no show on Monday - vacation day Main topic of the Show: 5 Excuses for Make it a great week! Song: Burned, by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

And here is a fun topic for the summer: 3 ways to combat loneliness on the homestead. Because now it is summer. But winter is coming #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Stump the Sauce: How about them apples? What's Up in the Garden The garden has outpaced my ability to keep up with the harvest, but this is more about my schedule than the garden A mid July cooling off inspired me to get some new plants going in there - the first round are getting long in the tooth. I am seeking sources for fall plants since I did not actually seed trays this year. Anyone local have some started? Duckling Update - what really happened --- 2 ducklings have survived. Main topic of the Show: 3 Ways to Combat Homesteader Loneliness Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today we talk about canning, jamming, drying and freezing peaches along with tips I have learned over the years to make things go smoother. Direct Download Urban Homesteading Workshop in Charlottesville, VA Hack My Solar Workshop in Clinton, TN Amazon Highlight: Zyliss Garlic Peeler Tales from the Prepper Pantry Peachapalooza - jam city Out of jelly jars and low on canning jars and have not yet done beans, corn, dilly beans, green chilies or salsa Focused on eating through the freezer - still haven't done the summer audit JulyChallenge Update - chocolate rations story Assessing weaknesses - bourbon, chocolate, snacks - not a true weakness In-Season means in-season (Onion problem is not really a problem) Paper supplies are mostly well managed but it is going to be close on some items I do not plan my pet food well What's in Season Jewel weed Red amaranth Nother wild green that is packed with nutrient Harvest young flowers to eat Seeds are a grain that is gluten free >>I always identify it when it is a bit late to eat the seeds but plan to cultivate a patch on my wild food hillside Operation Independence 14 jars of peaches, 55 jars of jelly - $50 and a relaxing weekend of canning invested https://hackmysolar.com/hack-my-solar-workshop/ Main topic of the Show: Preserving Peaches Make it a great week! Song: Thanks Dave by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today I will catch you up on the duck hijinks at the Holler Homestead and talk about mail ordered ducks and the trials and tribulations that can happen with them. Direct Download HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? July Challenge Update Email feedback to [email protected] Cook With What You Have - Dori's Story Stump the Sauce My salsa is too hot Canning Yellow Tomatoes What's Up in the Garden The July heat is stressing some of my plants and I am having to manually water Sweet potato greens are coming on Malabar spinach and Thai water spinach is not growing very fast - not sure why Main topic of the Show: Mail Order Baby Ducks Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

And the topic I have set up for today is one that people have been asking be to cover for quite some time. 5 ways to make good conversation. You may wonder why the asked me of all people to do this. I mean, I can talk for an hour at a time and it ends up being a podcast - and this narration does not a conversation make. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Salsa Stewed tomatoes Still eating workshop leftovers Time to do a freezer audit/defrost What's in Season Sassafrass leaves Mullein flower Plantain seeds Dill weed is about done Operation Independence Still working on basecamp Main topic of the Show: 5 Ways to Make Interesting Conversation Make it a great week! Song: Burned by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Originally, I had planned to talk about hand tool maintenance, but then I kept getting lots of questions about tomatoes - like what to do if you get too many, or not enough, or if your salsa is runny, or how to preserve them so I thought, why not talk about one of my favorite topics? Canning tomatoes and other ways to preserve them! #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Ken Eash - A Good Carpenter Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/constructionandhandymanservices/ Stump the Sauce What do I do if I make homemade salsa and it is runny? Tales from the Booze Whisperer Bourbon Ice Cube Update (slushy story) What's Up in the Garden It is too hot!! Next round of seeds are in - watching the AP carefully for evaporation Main topic of the Show: Canning, Using and Preserving Tomatoes Shop on Amazon Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

I stared and stared at the blank screen today, trying to figure out what to write about. I talked to Autofab and Tactical this morning and nothing specific came out. This almost never happens and the challenge is that what I want to share is something that doesn't happen much but should. And it has to do with hard work, community, fellowship and forward progress. And I wasn't sure if it was different enough from my episode on hard work. But then 3 pm rolled around and all I had were my usual segments, coffee orders shipped, and a big, blank screen. So today, you get the story of Basecamp, the cleanup project and the GSD crew. Direct Download Feedback from Bryan - Untouchable Day Tales from the Prepper Pantry Grocery challenge Hashtag: #Julychallenge on social Ham Holler Stew Roasted potatoes and the Evo Olive Oil Sprayer: https://amzn.to/2FWuhvx Broke into this year's pickles Cook with What You Have Almost through last winter's venison What's in Season Watercress is harvestable again which is strange for this time of year Creek Mint Lilies Wineberries Blueberries All the garden things Operation Independence GSD Crew Dropped In Debt Payoff is Nigh Main topic of the Show: Helping Hand Days Are Normal Make it a great week! Song: Wolf by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

What else to talk about in a week where I am processing a bushel of cucumbers than making pickles?! So today, I will talk to you about making pickles a few ways, as well as share a fun relish recipe. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Got nothing this week - send in your questions! Tales from the Booze Whisperer Bourbon Ice Cubes What's Up in the Garden It is time to start new tomatoes below the current tomatoes Dill is heading out - hoping to get a patch started in the yard that comes back each year Cucumbers are starting to come on! Lots of green beans - reseeded at the base in the AP to hopefully get a second round later in the year Main topic of the Show: All About Pickles QUICK PICKLES FERMENTED PICKLES Hot Pickle Relish Make it a great week! Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Hard work. We sometimes underestimate the impact that hard work has on us. And I don't mean just the hard muscles, but the spiritual benefit of working hard and getting things done. And after you work hard, you play hard right? So today, i thought we would examine that a bit more. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry Grocery Store Challenge Eating mostly off the garden at the moment Canning Pickles What's in Season All the fresh veggies Blueberries Cookbook announcement! https://amzn.to/2LpPfGG Operation Independence Looking at buying land to put in a hipcamp ground Main topic of the Show: Hard Work Matters Make it a great week! Song: Tripped Out by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I wanted to give you what you were supposed to get on Monday - a walk through of this side hustle life and how, over time, they can lead you to your passion - that is assuming that you are at a place where you are ready to find it. Direct Download Tales from the Prepper Pantry 2 more gallons of honey collected - $20 a quart Actively using up last canned goods from 2017 Grocery store challenge - purpose to test my pantry management One item allowed - mine is half and half Travel does not count Farmers market is ok, but not buying prepared foods Regularly scheduled things (like my annual salt purchase) is allowed What's in Season Yay!! Tomatoes Edible flowers AP greens and green beans Squash - still not doing awesome with the squash Harvesting potatoes Operation Independence Closed on the new rental house - which folds into today's show nicely. We've been doing the initial sterilization - and I use that word strategically because the last inhabitants were not sanitary with their bodily waste, or that of their animals so we have been cleaning out all manner of fecal matter both in the main house, the yard and the basement. It has been rather horrific and Tactical Redneck has shouldered most of this burden because he doesn't want me to repeat last year and get sick. Product recommendation: Rocco Stain and Odor Eliminator: https://amzn.to/2IVWwfE How does this lead to independence? It will become local revenue in the form of rent over time and hopefully build into another rental and another and another. Main topic of the Show: A Side Hustle Life Make it a great week! Song: Cilly Song by Sauce Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce

Today, I needed a reminder about living my life on my terms, not society's so we have a replay. We will take a walk through the benefits of simply living. Simply living – as in simply living your life, not letting others live it for you. Why Simply living and not simple living? You gotta listen to find out! Direct Download Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce