Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today, we talk about the economic environment and its potential impact. As well as ideas for positioning yourself to be resilient if things get tough. LFTN Spring Workshop, April 25-27, $500, Information Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice, AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Sponsor 2: Holler Roast Coffee, HollerRoast.com Livestream Schedule: @LFTN on Youtube Tuesday, 12:30PM, Tuesday Live with John Willis and Bear Independent Wednesday, 2pm: Interview Show With Anthony Parker, Real Estate Friday, 9:30AM: Homestead Happenings with The Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Menu from the pantry challenge Roasted chicken over onions and potatoes Two Roemertopf Roast Beefs over carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms Fresh saute: Zucchini, peppers, onions, garlic 1 crockpot roast beef with morels Lamb bone stew left over from LFTN 23 Taco Salad with the rest of the lettuce (There is 1 salad left here and no more cheddar) Chicken Alfredo with milk not cream over heart of palm noodles and sauted veggies Holes I have noticed so far: Cheese, heavy cream, fresh veg What I would do to fill those holes Weekly Shopping Report for Jan 2 Dollar Tree was first. The food coolers are still mostly full, but the drink coolers are now around half full, mostly with "standard" fare from Coca-Cola or Pepsi, which I won't touch. The sad cooler with the compressor that can't get going has been left empty. Other stock in the store is in good shape; whatever minor thing we've come in here to get, week after week, has typically been here. Ours is out of nasal decongestant though, although they have some allergy products and multi-symptom cold medicines; many of the latter contain acetaminophen, a liver toxin, so are never on our list. Home Depot was next. There is still no tag on the rack of 2x4x8 studs, but a check online shows it is still $3.25. The cordless tool area in the front that is rather prominently featured just before Christmas has been almost entirely cleared out, and there is a lot of empty space there now; I'll keep an eye on this on future trips. Aldi was last. Stock levels are good. Produce isn't mounded up, but there are no empty spaces. They've had plenty of canned cat food lately. We found everything we wanted. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.65; whole milk: $2.98; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.29; butter: $3.69; bacon: $4.25; potatoes: $3.99; sugar: $3.09; flour: $1.99; 80% lean ground beef: $4.49 (+). Despite the growing escalation of the Islam vs. Civilization conflict in the Middle East, untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.699/gallon. I went out again later to Food City for dry cat food and another case of seafood Friskies cans, and there was plenty of pet food in stock there. Operation Independence Holler Roast Finances 2022 versus 2023 Main topic of the Show: If Things Turn South in 2024 Why would I do a show like this? Because it looks like the 70s on crack out there! What is impacting the economy and culture High Inflation (look up inflation for the past two years and come up with a cumulative number of 11% conservatively and 21% by some estimates) - has your income also grown by 11- 21% Real Estate, In migration, Out migration, and interest rates Current rate Selling now and buying the same cost home costs more Where people are going and impacts on those markets Housing scarcity Long term population expectations Boomers moving out of the workforce, into retirement facilities Move toward subscription society AKA renting your house not owning it War in Ukraine, War in Israel, War war war Election Year Technological advancement, AI, unprepared workforce, unrealistic expectations Number of government employees versus private sector employees - 17% and rising - by one single measure Medical industrial complex Obesity, diabetes, overall physical and mental health of the population - weakening citizens Aging and undermaintained infrastructure and infrastructure spending that doest address them problem I could go on and on, but without worrying about any conspiracy, there are many things in play that can, and probably will, have a negative impact on our economy at a rather large scale. Any one of these things is painful, yet navigable, but all of them together paint a picture that has been causing either panic or denial among our community and beyond So why haven't we talked much about it? (Making decisions from a place of fear is a bad idea) What could the negative look like? (Setting aside an alien or nuclear or pathogenic attack, because, really, how do you even wrap your mind around being ready for such things, we are mimicking Japan in the 80s, and can learn from that as well as the rebasing of our monetary system and high inflationary period in the 70s and 80s). Costs of things outpace income increases (This is already happening) (PANTRY CHALLENGE, FINANCE AUDIT) Jobs could become scarce (Currently, we are in a bizarre world where it is hard to find employees that are good AND hard to find a job that is good. Let's talk ab

Today, we talk about midwinter on the homestead, a new segment on homestead planning 101, lots of drama in the Holler, the new financial tracking system with Tactical Redneck and Nicole Sauce. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival April 6-7 in Camden, Tennessee Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Mild Winter Homestead Planning 101 - The 15 Minute Homestead Tagline: Small Steps and Doing Less Give You More On Your Homestead Why: Dealing With the VA On Your Worst Day Morning Dinner = Success Rabbit Watering System, Why We Did It - What We did Forage Roots Stinging Nettle Livestock Taking Care of Livestock in Winter Eggs Are Coming Back From Chickens Sheep Jailbreak incited by deer Predator in the Woods Homegrown Cooking Beef Roasts in The Crockpot Woodstove Cooking Season Beef Bone Broth Grow Indoor Pepper Cuttings Still Have Not Planted Garlic - priorities Holler Neighbors/Community Mulched Leaves Almost a Fire (Fires Safety) Firewood and Repairs While At The Emergency Room/Injured Bowling and Fun Finances New Year, New System Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, I am talking with Kenny G from R3 Contingencies about being prepared for travel, both by car and by plane, as well as developing situational awareness while planning your trips. Featured Event: Save the Date for the LFTN Workshop Ticket Sales, January 20, 2024 at 9am Central. Theme, "Back to the Basics." Workshop is April 25-27. Sponsor 1: The WealthSteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: Last change for the $35 Homesteading and Permaculture Bundle with a 17 episode podcast analysis of Toby Hemenway's Gaia's Garden and a whole HOST of other things! https://permies.com/w/bundle?f=495 Show Resources R3 Contingencies Website Main content of the show Kenny G started R3 contingencies in 2020, Since then he has helped expand their services. So they can help if you lost everything from your cell phone charger to a full suit, to giving you a plan after a break-in. Why should I prep for travel? I have a good travel agent isn't that enough? What should I be concerned with road trips I have AAA is'nt the best thing to have? What is the most common problem you see and what is the easiest way to prevent it? How about flying? What if I want to travel internationally? What if it's for business vs pleasure? Does it change my travel plans? Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link Transcript 00:03.643 --> 00:09.346 Howdy, everybody, and welcome to today's live interview with Kenny G. Kenny G, you going to play some music? 00:11.448 --> 00:12.228 Maybe a little later. 00:12.248 --> 00:14.569 I think I forgot my guitar at the show. 00:14.810 --> 00:16.230 Is Kenny G your real name? 00:17.231 --> 00:17.891 Close enough. 00:19.712 --> 00:20.293 That's right, guys. 00:20.833 --> 00:29.518 Kenny G's been on our podcast before on a different topic, but he reached out to me and said, hey, I want to talk about things people should know while traveling. 00:30.359 --> 00:30.519 And 00:31.329 --> 00:47.931 I kind of added because I know you're going to end up talking about this like situational awareness, something that has really struck me in the last couple of years that I've been on the road is so I was driving to Texas and you know how those alerts come over your phone that everybody turns off because they're annoying. 00:47.952 --> 00:48.873 Yep. 00:49.721 --> 00:51.261 Okay, so one of those alerts came over my phone. 00:51.301 --> 00:53.022 I'm like, I have Amber Alerts. 00:53.302 --> 00:53.742 Shut off. 00:53.782 --> 00:54.442 Like, what's up? 00:54.622 --> 00:56.982 And a convict had escaped prison. 00:57.022 --> 01:00.963 So it was a different kind of alert. 01:01.383 --> 01:03.223 And he had taken people hostage. 01:04.364 --> 01:07.384 And they said, this is going on in this area. 01:07.404 --> 01:14.246 Well, I had made the critical error of following my GPS instead of my map to get around, to route around a traffic issue. 01:14.886 --> 01:16.446 So I didn't actually know where I was. 01:18.511 --> 01:23.636 And so when it said where it was, I didn't know where I where I was, where it was in relationship to that. 01:23.756 --> 01:30.864 And luckily, I had more than half a tank because I usually top off about every half tank when I'm driving somewhere long distance. 01:31.364 --> 01:33.206 And I got all the way to my destination. 01:33.226 --> 01:35.829 And it turned out I was within a couple of miles. 01:36.029 --> 01:41.795 And the guy ended up taking a family hostage, driving to Ohio and killing them before he was caught. 01:42.905 --> 01:45.507 And so that's what I mean by situational awareness. 01:45.587 --> 01:53.572 Like we get so used to technology that sometimes it's a really bad idea to just put your faith in it. 01:53.672 --> 01:55.033 But there's a lot of stuff you can do. 01:55.053 --> 01:56.074 Oh, I lost the light. 01:56.454 --> 01:59.516 There's a lot of stuff you can do between now and then. 01:59.656 --> 02:02.038 But let's start with before we jump into that. 02:02.418 --> 02:03.939 I'm just giving everybody the overview. 02:06.021 --> 02:09.283 Tell us who you are and how you ended up on LFTN anyway. 02:11.467 --> 02:14.528 Um, Ken or Kenny G if you prefer. 02:14.608 --> 02:17.630 And yes, that is the real first initial for my last name. 02:18.650 --> 02:24.372 Um, I am working or I work for the emergency concierge service, our three contingencies. 02:24.953 --> 02:27.774 We see a lot of things happen up, down, left, right. 02:28.634 --> 02:31.595 And I thought it would be a great topic here. 02:31.715 --> 02:35.357 And not to mention, I've reached out to Nicole for several things regarding business. 02:35.477 -

Join us for the first Tuesday Coffee with Jack Spirko, John Willis and Nicole Sauce. We talk about what we see coming economically in 2024, ways to get motivated, building your success and more. Featured Event: Jan 13 Farmstead Friends Holiday Event, Lenoir City, TN Sponsor 1: Paul Weaton and Permies.com - Homestead and Permaculture Bundle on sale for $35 through Wednesday Night. https://permies.com/w/bundle?f=495 Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from a group of folks oriented on helping community member Willow identify how to use her passion to also earn money. This is the first in a series of Activation projects that we will pursue in 2024. This audio will also be highlighted as part of Toolman Tim's end of year 24 hour radio program that runs from Noon on New Year's Eve through Noon New Year's Day. Happy New Year everyone!! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from me right after my grandma died recapping the year and choosing to follow my dreams. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from John and Nicole about the power of bringing positivity into your life and business. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from Toolman Tim Cook about using mindset to change your life. ToolmanTim.co Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

It is the last week of the year and I am home, tucked into my end of year regeneration project. My goal for myself is to set a foundation in the home for a fantastic 2024. To motivate myself, I set of a five day series of motivational episodes. Today, we hear from Caritalee about showing up for yourself every day to take control of your health. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Our final version of The Night Before Christmas for 2023 will be this version recorded by the Cookeville Mastersingers in 2017 at Wattenbarger Auditorium. Merry Christmas!

Tonight we have a reading of the Cajun version of The Night Before Christmas by The Ellender Family - listeners of LFTN. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.

Tonight we have a reading of the Australian version of The Night Before Christmas by Aussieroo of the TSP Zello Group. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.

Tonight we have a reading of the Scottish version of The Night Before Christmas by Jaggy Little Thistle of the TSP Zello Group. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.

Tonight we have a reading of the Pagan version of The Night Before Christmas by Mia of the LFTN Mewe Group - join the group here: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas.

Join us for the second in this year's series of versions of The Night Before Christmas for the Redneck version, read by The Tactical Redneck. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas

Today, we have the first in our Night Before Christmas series for 2023, beginning with Leos: The Intellectual Night Beofre Christmas. Join us each night at 6pm leading up to Christmas

Today is the annual BIG REVEAL of my word of the year. Time to redouble efforts in a new direction for LFTN, for Nicole Sauce and for the community! We will also cover our usual Monday segments. Sponsor 1: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast, InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Last new Podcast of the year, Night Before Christmas, Motivation week Livestream Schedule Tuesday - not sure if we will have a livestream Tales from the Prepper Pantry New Freezer - Luckily no losses, Also YoLink Bone Broth Rotation and what we do with the bones Putting the home back together and the pantry reset Weekly Shopping Report: None today Frugality Tip from Margo It's holiday baking time!!!!! But not everyone has time, or the funds to make all the cookies. Host a cookie exchange, maybe do it with a potluck. Dinner and a variety of cookies for the price of one batch and one dish. Everyone brings a batch of cookies, and goes home with a variety. Super fun and saves you time and money. Happy baking y'all. ~Margo Operation Independence: Coffee Season, an Update Main topic of the Show: Word of the Year Today is the last new show of the year and as I wander off into a time of reflection, rejuvenation, and investment in my family relationships, it is also time to revel my word of the year. What the word of the year is and why they are helpful How it integrates with my3things Past ones Grow Balance Focus Breakthrough Quick summary of what I learned. What I thought it would be DL Words I considered. HOW I GOT TO MY WORD What I hope it will bring me Sharper results More of less Steadier hand, communications, balance Purge The word: When to start and wrap up, you can, you can, you can Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about projects on the homestead, sheep, coyotes, squirrels, homegrown meals and more. Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast (InvestableWealth.com) Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice (AgoristTaxAdvice.vcom/LFTN) Winter is here — brr Branding talk Long term picture is coming together, repairing things all the way Forage Field Hay Jerusalem Artichoke\ Ferns - looking into what kind (Sheep are eating it) Watercress got beaten back Livestock Duck Jail has finally happened Sheep need minerals - staying in again Sheep eating more than expected which is great for clearing Hawk Stories Rabbits - Poop is adding Up LGDS, Guns, and Coyotes Time to process more roosters Grow Planning to get the indoor lettuce grow operation going in January Still need to plant garlic Harvest Meals Taco Salad Easy Pork Loin Workshop Leftover Lamb Stew With Radishes Holler Neighbors/Community Secret Santa Holler Neighbors and DAS PROJECT Squirrel Issue at the Duplex and tapping the network Dan starting a welding/repair business with a friend Infrastructure Floor Update One more stretch of hard fencing Finances Cow update likely for the next show Spending $$ on woodworking tools to work on building things from her (Furniture, etc) Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, as promised, we will talk about what is changing as we move into next year, the why, as well as our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: LFTN Spring Workshop - April 25-27, 2024 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com Coupon Code LFTN Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live, 12:30PM Central, Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Porterhouse! Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Central Sunday: Monetizing Sunshine - Join us for an INTERVENTION with Willow to help her monetize what she does best - spreading Sunshine. I will be joined by a mastermind panel: Toolman tim Cook, Brian Aleksivich, Kerry Brown and TORNADO UPDATE Tales from the Prepper Pantry We fit 2.5 cows in the freezer by playing freezer tetris - yolink Pulled a PILE OF MEAT OUT for this week to stay on plan despite the ongoing construction chaos Crockpot roast: onion, garlic, cumin, 1 jar tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Add carrots 4 hours before finish or if you fumble that ball, precook them and add them in Weekly Shopping Report 12/11/2023 We took our usual trip on Saturday. It was a rather gloomy day, but not truly yucky, and we stayed dry. Traffic was light.Dollar Tree was first. The coolers (food and drink) are all in decent shape, as though perhaps an effort is being made. The store has become a LOT busier over the past few weeks, and three cashiers were open. Amidst the junk, there are some good finds here. Feel free to listen to Jinne on her "Homestead Corner" YouTube channel; she often does budget Dollar Tree prepper hauls.Home Depot was second. FYI, they will shake your own paint cans for you, and I don't think there's a charge. The tag was missing in the store, but looking online it looks like a 2x4x8 has gone up 7 cents to $3.25.Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted, but the chocolate is dwindling again. We got the last small piece of Atlantic Salmon, but the cashier said they were expecting a truck. There were some price adjustments. Staple prices were: milk: $3.02, eggs: $1.66, heavy cream: $4.69, OJ: $3.29, butter: $2.99 (-), bacon: $4.25, potatoes: $3.99 (+), sugar: $3.09, four: $1.99, 80% ground beef: $4.19.A gallon of untainted regular gasoline is $3.699.I made a quick second trip to Walgreen's on Sunday to restock vitamin C; somehow our last bottle was nearly empty. FYI, they typically have BOGO deals on vitamins and supplements, or buy one at full price, and the second is half price. The C was BOGO, so we now have a couple years' worth, for around $21. There were holes here and there for certain brands or sizes of various vitamins and supplements, but overall the selection looked complete. Frugality Tip: none this week Operation Independence Poverty Mindset, Project Fatigue, and the color of my floor Main topic of the Show: 2024 Changes for LFTN No - I am not pregnant LOL Remember my epiphany from this year's word: Breakthrough? Do Less Healthier Nicole: fitness, family, food, time, Home With that in mind and having tapped into some of the data for the podcast, your comments and interactions on social media, email requests and more, I realized that 2024 has to bring some changes so here they are: LFTN, the podcast and show Tuesday Lives will Become a Stand Alone Podcast 3 shows a week on a schedule, Monday 2pm, Wednesday 2pm, Friday. 9:30am Tactical will join me weekly - sometimes one or the other will be solo Focus and topics: building freedom as an agorist, homesteading life and how to, community, creating success Weekly Mail and marketing/clerical help Increase Playfulness - or rather return to it, New shorts series Clarity on affiliate promotions THE HOMESTEAD Refocusing on the things we love most Building the event center where Tactical lives Acquiring more land Collaboration with Dawn Gorham, Homegrown Cooking: Cooking from snout to tail, video based, membership, etc. SRF and LFTN Spring Workshop (EVENT PLANNER?) Fewer speaking engagements - why THE BOOK - an update Project Accelerators and Mastermind Holler Roast Coffee - to the moon! (SELL IT?) Membership Membership schedule for the year - 12 webinars, not monthly New value ads, youtube subscriptions Rental properties (SELL IT?) Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about meat, meat finances, balancing all the things and the phrase "when we catch up on large projects on the homestead Sponsor 1: StrongRootsResources.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Forage Same as last week: tubers, roots, and winter hardy things A word on SOCIAL Livestock Everyone has stayed in so far, sheep wise with the high volume of field hay Working them through 3-4 times Rabbits are doing well THE HAWK Grow Confession about garlic Harvest Meals Lamb stew in the crock pot Chinese and Mexican food harvested from a local restaurant Holler Neighbors/Community Trying to keep up while doing this project has gotten particularly hard Christmas Concert this weekend Infrastructure Need a new fence charger and not sure which to get Finances Whole cow was $1900 (which is $158 a month) Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about reducing drama in your life, Gen X language and childhoods, The Clown Circus, and energy generation with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Freedom Cell Event in Medina Ohio: https://www.yorkmeadowfarm.com/medina-freedom-cell-network-december-2023 Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we dive more deeply into why having a home that works for you is so important to overall success. Featured Event: Dec 9, Mastersingers Christmas Concert, Cookeville TN: https://mastersingersinc.com/product/christmas/ Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30 Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis Friday, 9:30 Live Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry 10 pound meatloaf Awesome venison shin stew LOL Waiting on plan despite the chaos went well but took work (The stir fry bail out) Getting set for more cold AND to move back into my home this week There will be a post Christmas Pantry Audit 2 incoming cows this week and the ice cream freezer Weekly Shopping Report: None posted Frugality Tip: None Sent Operation Independence 90% of my focus is on Holler Roast Right Now A work on podcast schedule: Dec 19 is the last show for 2023 aside from the Night Before Christmas series Main topic of the Show: Usually when I talk about this topic, I am explaining how to transform your home from something that costs you money into something that brings YOU money - or at least pays for itself. A cornerstone of homesteading is finding ways to create value from your home no matter if you have 20 acres and a flock of sheep or if you live on a small urban lot or apartment, there are ways to glean value from your home. But today, we have a different perspective. Remember how I said it is the many small choices you make each day that matter much more than the ones that seem huge? >Roaster story vs. spending an extra hour each day communicating about what Holler Roast has to offer for the holidays >Building a root cellar vs making your meal plan each day or week BEFORE you are hungry Which brings me to today's true purpose: Your home provides a solid foundation for your success when done right, and it can hinder your progress if done poorly. #funfacts Look at power couples: often one addresses the domestic foundation either through personal attention or outsourcing so that the other is freed to focus on financial success - but both are successful at what they do. Each day, we need some things to happen and this list can be different for everyone, but there are themes: Proper sleep and activity Nutritious food and hydration Clean clothing, grooming, etc Systems for finding information, managing things that happen And for the solopreneur: Uninterrupted time to accomplish important tasks (I would say this is necessary for everyone, really) which means nOt hAvinG tO Put oUt fYres aLL tHe thYme.) Why I am thinking about this topic: I had things set pretty much Why is this a thing? CEO Story: Leaving on trips to close deals - the extreme example Home chef for Scott - the intermediate example Your domestic situation vastly impacts your day. It sets wether you are tired, healthy, put together, worried and so much more - so while it may seem counter intuitive, puttin attention to your home and how it supports your priorities is rarely discussed but very important. SOE Land: the brilliance of the Employee Lunch Thoughts on a MESSY vs a CLEANY and how to transform your home into something that works for you (Choose standards you are OK with vs museum standards – or embrace your museumness) Things you can do to address this - my initial list while I put my life back together Follow One Course Until Successful Email Bill and filing system Laundry mountain The one messy room Backlog balance Remember to eat on plan Etc Journaling to identify what is most important - it may be personal habits, it may be a spatial issue You make space for what is important to you - are you making space for success or failure Phone a friend >Land on something that includes OMG THE CLUTTER Membership Plug 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 Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about asking for help on the homestead, escaping sheep, much needed rain and more. Featured event: Dec 3 gathering at Kerry Brown's, 12pm-5pm near Knoxville, Please RSVP to Kerry: [email protected] Sponsor 1: Discountmylarbags.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Forage Returned to underground things Wild game Livestock LGD Story Fence charger issue and discussions of pasture improvement Eggless birds and nutrition Harvest Meals Final round of deer shin stew Bought commercial food to eat on plan through the next three days Heating with wood Holler Neighbors/Community ADHD Meltdown and Tracy (doubling) Finances Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we have an interview with AJ Harrison from Preparing4Prosperity all about propane and its many applications, safety, and more. Featured Event: Dec 6-10, Live Free Academy Online Health Summit (1st 2 days are FREE): https://livefree.academy/op/exit-and-build-health-summit/?ref=183 Sponsor 1: Paul Wheaton and Permies.com – Stocking Stuffer for the Gardeners in Your Life: https://gardener-gift.com?f=442 (2 for $50, 12 for $140, 100 for $805) Sponsor 2: John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast, https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr AJ's Website: Preparing4Prosperity.com AJ's BIO AJ's life journey began with learning bullet casting and knife making in his youth. At 17, he explored Africa on a six-month safari, a transformative experience. He later became a volunteer firefighter, dedicating two decades to community service while diversifying his career in construction and plumbing. Capitalizing on a business opportunity, AJ acquired a catering company during Covid, focusing on sustainable practices and using homegrown ingredients. He also embraced homesteading, turning a small land into a self-sufficient property. AJ shares his wide-ranging insights and experiences through his podcast, inspiring others in pursuits like homesteading, family life, and entrepreneurial ventures. GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Join me for our annual brainstorm for homegrown gift ideas for the holiday - because allowing gift giving season to bring you down is no good. Better is to choose some things you can hand-make and give to a community of others who appreciate the care over the commercialism. Featured Event: Dec 6-10, Live Free Academy Online Health Summit (1st 2 days are FREE) Sponsor 1: Paul Wheaton and Permise.com - Stocking Stuffer for the Gardeners in Your Life: https://gardener-gift.com?f=442 (2 for $50, 12 for $140, 100 for $805) Sponsor 2: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Livestream Schedule Monday, 2pm: Homegrown Gift Ideas Tuesday, 12:30pm: Tuesday Live with Toolman Tim Cook and John Willis Wednesday, 1pm: Interview with AJ Harrison, Using Propane to Be Off Grid Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Meal planning strategy, no kitchen: Premade stews from freezer, a chicken, pulled pork Incoming cows - not sure when! Outfitting the camper: Crockpot cutting board, and sioux vide Keeping resupply to a minimum through the renovation Weekly Shopping Report Black Friday deals going on. Dollar Tree was first. Although we found parking easily enough, they were busy enough to have three lines open, which is rare, and I saw at least one person stocking shelves. One of the food coolers in the back appears to have croaked, as it was empty ("66" on its display), but all the others were 3/4 full. The drink coolers were in good shape too, except for one making a bad rattling noise intermittently as it tried to start. Home Depot was next. Ryobi has a new line of USB-charged tools, and we picked up a rotating brush on the spur of the moment. The new batteries are NOT compatible with their old low-voltage ones. They have USB-C ports on them. Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted. The only muzzle in sight the whole trip was the woman taking care of her mom with cancer, and she'd be wearing it without the scamdemic. Staple prices were: milk: $3.02, eggs: $1.24 (+), heavy cream: $4.69, OJ: $3.29, butter: $3.49 (+), potatoes: $3.49, bacon: $4.49, sugar: $3.09, flour: $1.99, 80% lean ground beef: $4.49. A gallon of untainted gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugality Tip from Margo You can get yourself, or a friend, prepared for an upcoming surgery, life event, or just a day when you don't want to think about what's for dinner, by making up crockpot meals. Chop veggies, add seasonings and bag and freeze. Take the meat out the day before and add the frozen veggies with seasoning to the crockpot. I like to freeze bone broth in ice cube trays and throw a couple in the crockpot with a roast, stew meat or chicken, so add them to the bag of veggies for a quick and easy ready to go meal. Saves you from ordering that take out, and saves you some time. Operation Independence Take advantage of cyber deals that are actual cyber deals - which requires pricing awareness. You can get $.99/lb turkey, 80% off at Wayfair, or other deals this week. HRC has free gift wrapping through Friday. Main topic of the Show: Homegrown Gift Ideas Custom Cutting board Cookie in a jar: Christmas Macaroon Mix Soup in a jar: Country Soup in a Jar Dried herbs in a jar Home canned goods basket Aprons and napkins Shapely Suet TreatsMaterials: 1 1/2 cups shortening (look for palm oil free options), 3/4 cups nut butter (any kind), 3 1/2 cups wild bird seed, 1 cup quick oats, 1/2 cup corn meal, mould Cookies, quickbreads, treats Sachet (with your dried herbs) Homemade tea blends Freeze Dried Anything (Affiliate Link: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html) Service Coupons What ideas do you have for homegrown gifts? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

If you got silence on episode 819 - here is a copy of the audio for you. Sometimes Fountain will not replace the file when I fix it. We actually do not know why it published with just a billion minutes of silence. This seems to be happening oddly from time to time. Show Notes: Today we talk about colder nights, harvest abundance, livestock hijinks and communications between the Redneck and Nicole. Sponsor 1:Agoriat Tax Advice - Free Download: https://bit.ly/agoristtax ; Website: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Forage Watercress Oyster Mushrooms Should Be Popping Livestock Ducks wandering too far and duck jail Helping with Duck Jail Sheep are starting to eat hay - Need more hay (1.5 days per bail) Your livestock will tell you what is needed to keep them if you listen. Sheep got out - a piece of hard fence was high and they let us know Goat getting out Escaped rabbit! (Bring up supplemental food) Baby rabbits are well Reduction in roosters has greatly aided chicken dynamics Grow Time to plant garlic - gathering leaves for mulch Hacking away at food forest maintenance a little at a time Holler Neighbors/Community/Redneck & Nicole Communications The house remodel talk Communal Thanksgiving Finances It is nice to have savings Help Inventorying freezer meat Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about colder nights, harvest abundance, livestock hijinks and communications between the Redneck and Nicole. Sponsor 1:Agoriat Tax Advice - Free Download: https://bit.ly/agoristtax ; Website: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Forage Watercress Oyster Mushrooms Should Be Popping Livestock Ducks wandering too far and duck jail Helping with Duck Jail Sheep are starting to eat hay - Need more hay (1.5 days per bail) Your livestock will tell you what is needed to keep them if you listen. Sheep got out - a piece of hard fence was high and they let us know Goat getting out Escaped rabbit! (Bring up supplemental food) Baby rabbits are well Reduction in roosters has greatly aided chicken dynamics Grow Time to plant garlic - gathering leaves for mulch Hacking away at food forest maintenance a little at a time Holler Neighbors/Community/Redneck & Nicole Communications The house remodel talk Communal Thanksgiving Finances It is nice to have savings Help Inventorying freezer meat Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about the past few events and what we learned from them here in the holler. I will also go over our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Dec 3 West Knox County Gathering, Email Kerry for address and directions Sponsor 1: FreeSteading.com Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources Livestream Schedule Monday at 4pm Central: My Interview with The Rural Report with Debut on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAAGcUEPzik Tuesday, 12:30: Live with Evan Dixon of Radio Made Easy and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Processed 6 roosters for freezer camp (hand plucked them) Went to smoke our bacon and it turns out there is only 3lbs cured so I will be doing a series on curing bacon as we cure the rest of the bellies Been shopping at the grocery store for fresh veggies even though we usually do not do this "Shepherd's Pie" and "Stroganoff" to use up winter squash Hoping to find wild mushrooms this week Basing meals on odds and ends Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made our usual three stops today. Dollar Tree was first. Though there is still a good variety there, the plastics area is again beginning to be depleted. We wanted a new trashcan for the bathroom, and we may have gotten the last one of its type. The coolers remain in decent shape for quantity and variety, but they're still not putting any energy drinks in them. Oh well; in this weather, room temperature is okay. I saw the first cloth face-diaper I've seen in quite a while on a woman in here. Home Depot was next, as I wanted a couple of things for a car toolbag. They have some "Black Friday" stuff out, so it might be worth a look. A 2x4x8 is still $3.18. They have good stocks of alkaline batteries, but still few lithium other than a normal amount of coin cells and CR123. I saw some deals on Ryobi and Milwaukee tool batteries as well. Aldi was last. We found everything we wanted, including my preferred 70% chocolate. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.23 (decent increase; I hear the parasites have forced the slaughter of millions more birds); milk: $3.02; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.19; butter: $2.99; bacon: $4.49; potatoes: $3.49; flour: $1.99; sugar: $3.09; 80% lean ground beef: $4.19. Untainted (i.e. no ethanol) regular gasoline remains at $3.899 per gallon. Frugality Tip from Will Last fall a friend of mine was processing turkeys for thanksgiving and she was overwhelmed and it was taking her far longer than expected. So she sent out a request for help. Having processed hundreds of birds I went over and helped get caught up. When we were done she asked "What do I owe you?" I pointed at her amazing garlic bed she has been growing for years and said a few of those. Well this fall I just planted bulbs I grew this year from that garlic. Not only did this help a fellow homesteader, but I now have a strain of garlic that I know grows here and it cost me nothing. As a bonus being 30 minutes apart if something ever happens to either of our garlic beds we can always help each other get restarted. Operation Independence Holler Repair Project on 2023, an update: Hearth being built this week for woodstove. No more electrical heaters! Main topic of the Show: People often as WHY - WHY should I go to an event? It costs so much. Poultry Processing with Joel If you missed this class, you made a huge mistake Intro was amazing Always something new to learn - I am rewriting my processing book as a result of this class Took the fear out of the process Met a local farmer who is growing chickens that rival Polyface ones: Hoff the Grid Homestead We got praise third hand from Joel saying it was one of the best run classes SRF Best Team Ever! Things went so smoothly Every. Single. Talk. changed someone's life. From Joel Ryals Build a Niche Business, to Joel Salatin giving a talk he doesn't usually give More people skipped sessions and that is a good thing Integrating art and music because we must balance our creative with our logical Connections Session and stories pouring in after about what people are doing to change their lives- And therein lies our differentiator. Things are taking their own shape: eg the onsite interview thing that happens, the nightly campfire TSP 1st time ever: no speech, just MCing Family Reunion and new people Do less Steven Reisner's session on growing plants Network of big brothers at a time when things are hard for me = healing Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we share the weekly update and a continuation of last week's homestead visioning discussions, as well as take many questions from the livestream participants. Sponsor 1: InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com Forage Looking at Jerusalem artichokes Livestock Bunnies - 3 and 3 or 4 so a light litters this round Possibly Pregnant Ewe Chicken processing time/ quarantined bird Forage is hard for sheep due to no rain (Field hay) New paddocks available with the underbrush died back Duck Jail, culling old ducks Harvest Meals The perfect I have no kitchen meal Perpetual bone broth Beef processing Holler Neighbors/Community The 10 point buck Floating animal care GSD at Bryans Infrastructure Need to go to wood chip mecca Need to do garlic The Dream Discussion Finances Cow this year is coming in around $4/lb butchered Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, I am joined by Mary Bryant Shrader from Marysnest.com to talk about from scratch living as well as discuss highlights from her book: The Modern Pioneer Cookbook. Features Event: Save the Date: LFTN Spring Workshop Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx, Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: FreeSteading.com Show Resources - Find Mary https://marysnest.com/my-cookbook/ https://marysnest.com https://www.youtube.com/marysnest Main content of the show Mary Bryant Shrader, is the founder and host of the Mary's Nest YouTube channel which has nearly 54 million views and 1 million subscribers all over the world who want to learn traditional cooking skills. She's also the author of the bestselling The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, a traditional foods lifestyle manual covering bone broths, ferments, sourdough and more. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we have a show on the lessons I have learned from this year's remodel that apply to homesteading in general. I will also cover our usual Monday segments. Featured Event from the Weekly Mail: Winter Market and Dance, Dec 2, The War Room in Strawberry Plains, TN, 11am Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Livestream Schedule Monday, 2pm: Four Lessons Learned from The Great 2023 Home Renovation Tuesday, 12:pm: Tuesday Live with J. A. Dudley and John Willis Wednesday, 10am: Wednesday Interview with Mary Brandt Schrader Friday, 9:30am: Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Life without spices Bone broth every day, working through frozen bones before canned bone broth New cow has arrived, + a text from a friend Looking forward to setting up my winter lettuce area Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We took the short version (no Home Depot stop) of our usual trip on Saturday. Dollar Tree was first. Still no energy drinks in the coolers, but they have plenty on the shelf. The food coolers are pretty full, the drink coolers perhaps a little more than half full now. They've been generally a little busier than in past months, with a single line generally insufficient for the number of customers. It's not food they're buying; I still see a lot of party-crap being sold. We didn't stop at Home Depot, but looking online, a 2x4x8 has taken a pretty big drop, to $3.18. Their Black Friday deals have apparently started, so we'll make a point of visiting soon. Aldi was the second stop. I saw a couple more price drops, and no increases since last week. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.11; milk: $3.06; heavy cream: $4.69; OJ: $3.19; butter: $2.99 (drop #1); bacon: $4.49; potatoes: $3.49; flour: $1.99 (drop #2 but might have dropped last week); sugar: $3.09. I may add ground beef to the list; 80% was $4.19/lb. A gallon of untainted regular remains at $3.899. I really like that the Kona gets ~28-30mpg. Frugality Tip from Steven with a video Turn your basket into a lift: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#label/Frugality+Tip/FMfcgzGtxdWzDxsZqqfvCBFWKfszrcpr?projector=1 Operation Independence Thoughts on living in the glamper and why it is a good thing. Main topic of the Show: Lessons From The Holler Homestead Remodel Background on the perpetual remodel of 2023 Why now? What I tried before and what happened? Lesson One: Home is the source of rejuvenation +what it means Lesson Two: Advice: Take a year before making BIG decisions on your homestead, or take 16, whatever. You need to know what you really want and that can change over time. +what it means Lesson Three: The Power of Community, Connections, and Know Thyself. +what it means Lesson Four: Time an advance, long term vision make living with the chaos much easier. (The plans, the schedule, the camper) +what it means How this related to living the life you choose on your terms and the perpetually changing kitchen. Also thoughts on how this will impact unpacking +what it means Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today I am joined by the Tactical Redneck to have a big picture conversation that was inspired by a house being listed on our little back country road for $519k. What started as a "what if" conversation turned into future visioning. We will also go through some of the stories that have erupted from the homestead over the past two weeks while i was away. Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com: https://bit.ly/3oq04OO Sponsor 2: Harvest Right: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html Forage FIrst frost has happened, forage is moving below ground Livestock Baby rabbits Ram Story Homegrown Cooking Crockpot meals with preset kits due to construction project Using up Green Tomatoes When to tap into your canned goods Incoming beef and freezer tetris/using things up (Looks like lots of stew around here) The Great Visioning Talk of 2023 Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today is an interview show with Sue Zoldak from The Zoldak Agency all about creating your personal brand, why you might consider doing so, and tips on expanding your reach. Sponsor 1: Permies.com, Rocket Mass Heater Bundle, Just In Time For Winter! Only $65 https://freeheat.info/?f=495 Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Show Resources https://www.suezoldak.com/ https://www.thezoldakagency.com/ https://www.zoldakvictory.com/ https://www.zoldakresearch.com/ https://www.wolframlabs.io/ Main content of the show Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today chickens and poultry, well water systems, shtf medical and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Sponsor 1: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Coupon Code LFTN Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we have an update on my word of the year: Breakthrough and some late breaking lessons. How is your word of the year going. We also cover all our usual Monday segments. Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Livestream Schedule 9:30 AM Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis. 2 PM Wednesday Live Interview with Sue Zoldak 9:30 AM Friday Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Travel food update - Pantry is still providing Last of the green tomatoes harvested, what I do next Meatloaf prep for my last week away Restocking first aid and nutraceuticals Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made our trip on Saturday, as usual. The first stop, also as usual, was Dollar Tree. Stock looks good there, from the shelves to the coolers, for both food and drinks. The store was busy enough for the one woman working a register to holler for "All to the front!" Our second stop was Hobby Lobby, where Sonia added some stencils for her crafting. She actually found the ones she wanted in the baking area, and those are a lot cheaper than the ones in papercraft aisles. We skipped Home Depot, but looking online a 2x4x8 is unchanged this week, at $3.48.Aldi was last. I don't think the produce looked anywhere near as good as in recent weeks. Most of the bananas were very green. The cantaloupes looked old and wrinkled, and the few bags of green grapes left just didn't look that good, so I got a bag of dried dates instead. The chocolate section continues to diminish, but an alternate I like was available. Staple prices were: eggs: $1.11, milk: $3.02, heavy cream: $4.69, OJ: $3.19, butter: $3.29, bacon: $3.99, potatoes (10 lbs.): $5.59, flour: $2.19, and sugar: $3.09. A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.899. Frugality Tip from Margo Traveling can end up costing a lot of money. With the choice of hotels over Air BNB, hotels sometimes look like a better choice. But when you get a house you have a kitchen and most of the time a washer and dryer. A trip to a local farm stand and/or a grocery store to buy food to cook will actually save you money over eating out. And you know what you are eating. So way in your meals on you choice of hotel vs. Air BNB and you will find a few more dollars for a house, is actually a savings. ~Margo Operation Independence Glamping site coming in the spring Main topic of the Show: Breakthrough Word of the Year What is the word of the year Why I chose breakthrough Key points through the summer: Boundaries No Decide The things you make time for will happen Latest lessons Family and relationships are very important to me Siloing You must slow down to go further What's next Slower, steadier show schedule More value in the membership portal More focus on Holler Roast coffee #My3Things book Also, I WILL get a pool! What will your word of the year be next year? MeWe reminder Make it a great week! Song: GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today's episode is a previously recorded session that I did with the Tactical Redneck at the Oct 2023 Self Reliance Festival. Get all the recordings here for $95: https://nicolesauce.podia.com/self-reliance-festival-october-2023

Today, we have a show about underground networks, building them, and how they gain in strength when tyranny increases. Featured Event: Nov 5, Chicken Canning Class at Five Stones Farm in Corryton, TN, from 2-5pm; Hurry, secure your spot now! Simply drop us a message/question or pre-pay here. Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 12:30PM - Live with John Willis and Caritalee - You will love her story of taking control of her future after attending SRF last year. GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today I am joined by Jenni Hill to talk about things she has learned through her battle with cancer about LIVING with dignity. Jenni is a member of the LFTN and TSP community living with Stage 2 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. While she introduced "The Word of The Year" to our community, she's also exhibited her courage with being transparent and vulnerable in sharing her challenges and lessons she's learned along the way. Resources Donate to Jenni's Recovery: https://venmo.com/u/Jennifer-Hill-470 https://www.facebook.com/jensparkles83 https://mewe.com/jennijoyful t.me/Ok_CalamityJen Q1: Give us an update on Jenni Q2: What are some things you've had to prepare for while getting ready and going through the treatment process? Q3: What sort of preparations did you make for yourself at home while having to navigate this alone? Q4: How did you navigate conversations with people who wanted to help? Did you get any push back on your decisions? Q5: Tell us some ways you took care of yourself when things were hard and overwhelming? Q6: What are some things you learned while navigating this experience? Q7: What advice or resources would you direct others to when thinking about end-of-life planning? Q8: How are you keeping yourself positive and motivated? Q9: What's next?

Today we have a recording of the SMART Homesteading presentation I did for the Midwest Preparedness Project. I talk about organizing your projects in small segments and in a good order to get things done in your busy homesteading day. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Expo: Sponsor 1: Agorist Tax Advice: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Sponsor 2: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Tales from the Prepper Pantry in Busy Times Weekly Shopping Report from Joe on Mewe Main topic of the Show: Smart Homesteading From MWPP Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

How things went while we were away, winter is coming, escaping rams and more on today's homestead happenings show. Featured Event: "🌟 Join us for a Freedom Cell Network Meet & Greet! 🌟 📅 When: Saturday, November 4th at 4:00 pm 📍 Where: 1370 Remsen Rd, Medina OH 44256 RSVP to: [email protected] Sponsor 1: DIscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: StrongRootsResources.com Forage The final cycle of gathering herbs and spices How I dry them Watercress resurgence Marking jerusalem artichokes Livestock Escaping rams Animals and our being away - went smoothly Desperately need to process roosters Duck Jail Chicken eggs are started up Rabbits are due in a week Grow Peppers and tomatoes still on the vines - all else removed Outdoor lettuce and radishes Need to set up the inside grow Harvest Meals Prepackaged steaks Final Harvest Tomato Soup Holler Neighbors/Community Everyone pitched in for SRF Everyone is pitching in because I will be on a sudden road trip next week Infrastructure Plumbing Troubles Pulling outdoor dishwasher, shower, sink and turning off solar water heater Glamper Finances Cow this month Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

We are delighted to welcome Sarah Thompson from Inner Sea Homeopathy to today's show to talk about the homeopathic approach to supporting your health. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living: https://kentuckysustainableliving.com/ Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Show Resources Inner Sea Homeopathy: https://innerseahomeopathy.com/ Sign up for a free guide here: https://innerseahomeopathy.com/tn Main content of the show Sarah Thompson uses the tools of classical homeopathy and shamanic perspectives to help you heal at the deepest level of susceptibility with safe homeopathic remedies and curated personal support. Her own path to transformational healing came through her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2010; if you are struggling with chronic ill health on any level, and feel as if you can't get answers or make sustained progress, Homeopathy clears the way. Sarah trained at the Baylight Center for Homeopathy, the Academy for Homeopathic Education, Jaguar Path School of Shamanism, and Nancy Frederick Attunement, and holds certifications and registrations from the Association for International Homeopathic Certification, the Council for Homeopathic Certification, and the North American Society of Homeopaths Interview Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about just about anything with Bear Independent and John Willis. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: EMP Shield: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx COUPON CODE: LFTN Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Bear Independent Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we have a content creator's roundtable, with Brian Aleksivich from The Lots Project, Backwoods Butcher, and Toolman Tim Cook. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Discount Mylar Bags: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 12:30 PM: Tuesday live with John Willis and Risky Chrisky Tales from the Prepper Pantry Restocked vitamins Planning meals based on pantry items for SRF so we stay healthy Putting up Tomatoes a la Geraldine Last summer garden harvest - this and that! Smoked Venison Roast Frugality Tip from Dan My first tip is to have gorilla tape, wherever you go. If you have quality pens that you can replace the ink, wrap it with as much tape as is comfortable for writing, and keep it until you use it. You never know when some formally tape is the difference between driving home and getting towed, which is a big difference of time and money. Also, who knows what other problems can be fixed for long enough to replace or properly fix the issue. It has saved my butt. Operation Independence Spending money to set a foundation for future success Main topic of the Show: Content Creator's Roundtable Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today is a super short, unplugged episode while I am away at the Midwest Preparedness Project giving a talk on the 15 minute homestead! Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today is a re-release of this episode because there were audio issues! Nicole Sauce and John Willis welcome Joel Ryals to talk about building on your passion, the rumors of coming shut downs, and more. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Sponsor 1: StrongRootsResources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9.com Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Jack Spirko of The Survival Podcast for a discussion on the dreaded October 4th test of the digital emergency network, building your business, irrigation ideas, raised beds and more. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Digital Pass Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Agorist Tax Advice: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa https://bit.ly/3hDFWpaShow Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we talk about the definition of Homesteading and cover some principles that will help you build it into your life. Featured Event: Midwest Preparedness Project Festival going on right now in Slough Creek West-G2 Group Camp Site, Dr b, Ozawkie, KS 66070, USA Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com Sponsor 2: Strong Roots Resources, StrongRootsResources.com Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis, 9:30am CT Tuesday.LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams Tales from the Prepper Pantry Not planning to do the "in-person" Autumn resupply until after SRF as a matter of tidiness Dawn Gorham's Tomatoes sparked an idea Managed to get more dried tea Zooming Out - A story from the networkI don't know how I missed this, but it autoplayed on the perfect day. Because of timing, I'm not the person that "has a failed rabbitry and I know who I am" because in August I hadn't yet let myself acknowledge that I have a failed rabbitry. I didn't know I was that person yet, so Nicole couldn't have been talking right to me. Could she? 😬My mushroom gig has been On Point! But one of these pictures is not like the others.The reality of the gorgeous golden oysters with perfect Renaissance lighting is that I took the picture at midnight and that was the only clean spot on the counter.. correction, only clean surface in the kitchen.. further correction, only clean surface on the first floor of my house. >>>Zoom Out Wednesday Crockpot chicken stew with backs and legs Frugality Tip from Margot Don't you hate it when you reach for that tube of glue and it all hardened and you can't squeeze any out, then you pop it with a pin and glue your fingers together. Yeah me too!! I now buy multi packs of small tubes of crazy glue (cheapest is the 4 pack at the dollar tree) or e6000 for ceramics and glass (cheapest I've seen this 4 pack is on Amazon, unless you got to JoAnn or Michaels with a coupon). The multi packs are usually the same price and you don't really cry when one of the little ones is hardened up, because you you have extra tubes. Operation Independence Got top-quality, organic hay for the sheep at $5 a bale Final Hipcamper of the season Main topic of the Show: Defining Homesteading You know what is outrageous? People telling other people that they are not "real" homesteaders for stupid reasons. Reasons like they do not have enough land. Or their barn is not cool enough. Or they don't raise ALL their food from their land. Or they outsource butchering. Or they use electricity and are not off grid. There are many reasons WHY people attack fellow homesteaders for not being PURE. And it bleeds. It bleeds into the psyche. I have heard from some of the baddest assedest homesteaders that they "feel" like they are not really homesteading. I mean, we are talking people from whom I have learned to make sourdough, or a better way to compost. People who have GIFTED me seeds they saved. People you probably follow. THEY are starting to doubt if they are homesteady enough. What is behind all this, anyway? I started digging through some comments that I found online about "real" homesteading and, not surprisingly, I found a bunch of accounts with few to no followers, no content, and probably run by the same person or small group of people. Guys, some people are just better and the best thing you can do for your future is learn to step around bitter people. And this means NOT taking on any emotional baggage from some rando on the internet telling you how you must define "real" homesteading. It's hard enough to keep all these heartbeats going without worrying about wether or not what we are doing is real. So what is REAL homesteading - some things that have tapped into the homesteader's spirit in the last 150 ish years? The Homestead Act perspective, 1862 Back to the land 1 Hobby farming The slow march corporatization of food and farming makes small, family farms rarer Small scale farming and back to the land 2 and 3 Backyard chickens, hippies, and organic food hipsters The question is NOT are you or are you not a "REAL homesteader, but rather how are you tapping into the homesteading spirit? Do you work for your home or does your home work for you? Gain value from your environment while living in harmony with it Heritage SkillsGardens, food livestock, etc Suburban Lot Apartment Small acreage Larger acreage >>>Seasonal Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Being gone every single day, forward momentum, jerky roosters, preparing the homestead for being gone, and last round of harvest. Feature Event: MWPP Sponsor 1: HollerRoast.com - Jack's is Back! https://hollerroast.com/product/bourbon-cooled/ Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Forage Why forage How to make salves Livestock Even keel Baby lambs are vibrant Looking at adding 2 ewes and selling or processing Cloudy Duck Jail Baby ducks are escape artists - Panic mode and duck gates Rabbit overload Grow Things slowing for the fall Basil harvest Need to pot up things for inside Willow propagation Banana Tree Process Harvest meals Pork chops Buying Keto Snacks like it is a teenage road trip/the ICU story Holler Neighbors/Community Packup and the washing machine Seeking help for animal processing The cast iron pipe and my rental Infrastructure Nothing Finances Nothing to report Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, I talk with David Hughes about how he built a successful nut tree empire! Sponsors John Pugliano and the Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr EMP Shield: Empshield.com Coupon Code LFTN Featured Event: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/homestead-medical/ Show Resources https://rockbridgetrees.com/ Main content of the show My name is David Hughes, AKA Farmer Dave. I have been a market grower for 25 plus years and nurseryman for 14 plus years. I own and operate Rock Bridge Trees on 8 1/2 acres in Bethpage, TN, selling to customers all over the country. We specialize in Pecans, Hazelnuts, Hickories and other nut producing trees and would love to teach the small-space homesteader how to make their property self-sustaining through the power of nut trees and growing slow food. Why grow nut trees on the homestead? What kinds can be grown? Where and how can they be grown? Do I grow for myself or for a market? How much work is involved in growing nut trees? How do nut trees work with livestock? Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

What do you do when a good friend calls and says, can I drop by? If you have the space, you make t. So excited that Toolman Tim was driving by my house today. We took an hour to catch up, then recorded my podcast. It was a topic that he was well-versed in. I hope you enjoy it! Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Livestream Schedule Monday, 3pm - Episode 796: What It Takes To Build Community - Or Anything Tuesday, 12:30 pm - Don't miss the Tuesday Live with Andrew from Combat Training Art and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams SOE YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SOEtacticalgear/streams Thursday, 7pm - SRF Live! Come hear about the food, the fun, and the features! SRF YT: https://www.youtube.com/@selfreliancefest/streams LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lftn/streams SOE YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SOEtacticalgear/streams Friday, 10:30am - Homestead Happenings You can also stream it on Odysee, here: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Main topic of the Show: What It Takes To Build Community - or anything Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link