
What Will Retirement Look Like for Us? (+Other Homestead Chit Chat) | Pantry Chat
03/15/25 • 35 min
Join us as we chat about what's going on at the homestead in March! We're talking about our retirement plans, how we can extend our assets to our neighbors to create more community and security.
For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/on-the-homestead-in-march/
Thanks to ForJars for sponsoring this video! Some of my favorite go-to products in the kitchen are from ForJars, especially their vacuum sealer for jars! If you want to shop anything from ForJars, be sure to use coupon code "Homesteadingfamily10" for 10% off your first order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/forjars-vacuum-sealer
- Barn Design video and blog post (with downloadable PDF): https://homesteadingfamily.com/barn-design-must-haves/
- Truly Free Dishwasher Detergent: https://homesteadingfamily.com/truly-free-dishwasher
Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - ForJars
2:17 - Retirement Plans
12:28ish - Barn Layout
14:05 - Homestead Kitchen magazine
15:50 - Sourdough Starter Troubleshooting
18:47 - Main Topic
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MORE ABOUT US!
WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo
Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily
A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home: Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf: A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Every month, we send a physical Homestead Kitchen magazine to thousands of homesteaders! Right now, I have a special deal going on. Subscribe today and you’ll get your first month for just $1!! This is the most accessible way to invest in your homestead kitchen, develop your homesteading skills and get fresh inspiration for your homestead every single month. Subscribe now for just $1!
Join us as we chat about what's going on at the homestead in March! We're talking about our retirement plans, how we can extend our assets to our neighbors to create more community and security.
For more details and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/on-the-homestead-in-march/
Thanks to ForJars for sponsoring this video! Some of my favorite go-to products in the kitchen are from ForJars, especially their vacuum sealer for jars! If you want to shop anything from ForJars, be sure to use coupon code "Homesteadingfamily10" for 10% off your first order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/forjars-vacuum-sealer
- Barn Design video and blog post (with downloadable PDF): https://homesteadingfamily.com/barn-design-must-haves/
- Truly Free Dishwasher Detergent: https://homesteadingfamily.com/truly-free-dishwasher
Time Stamps
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - ForJars
2:17 - Retirement Plans
12:28ish - Barn Layout
14:05 - Homestead Kitchen magazine
15:50 - Sourdough Starter Troubleshooting
18:47 - Main Topic
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MORE ABOUT US!
WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo
Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily
A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home: Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf: A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Every month, we send a physical Homestead Kitchen magazine to thousands of homesteaders! Right now, I have a special deal going on. Subscribe today and you’ll get your first month for just $1!! This is the most accessible way to invest in your homestead kitchen, develop your homesteading skills and get fresh inspiration for your homestead every single month. Subscribe now for just $1!
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Josh Interview w/ Annette Sievert (How to Buy a Homestead Property)
There are many people looking to buy homestead property... but what should you know before jumping in with both feet? Listen to this podcast interview with Annette Sievert, who wrote the book How to Buy a Homestead Property: A Handbook for Your Homesteading Journey.
This episode is filled with tips and information to know before you start looking.
For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-buy-a-homestead-property/
Grab Annette's book, How to Buy a Homestead Property here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homestead-property-book
Thanks to Lehmans for sponsoring this podcast! Be sure to check them out (and the wealth of information on their blog) at https://homesteadingfamily.com/shop-lehmans
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - Lehmans
2:47 - Main Topic
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MORE ABOUT US!
WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo
Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily
A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home: Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf: A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Every month, we send a physical Homestead Kitchen magazine to thousands of homesteaders! Right now, I have a special deal going on. Subscribe today and you’ll get your first month for just $1!! This is the most accessible way to invest in your homestead kitchen, develop your homesteading skills and get fresh inspiration for your homestead every single month. Subscribe now for just $1!
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Herbs for Every Season (with Bevin Cohen) | Pantry Chat
Join me for this podcast interview with Bevin Cohen @SmallHouseFarm as we discuss his new book, Herbs in Every Season and how we can use herbs throughout the year in the kitchen, garden and apothecary.
For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/herbs-for-every-season/
- Get Herbs in Every Season on preorder (only three days left at time of publication!) and get herb seeds from Bevin's garden and six months FREE to his Patreon: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/product/herbs-in-every-season/
- Thanks to Irish Eyes for sponsoring this episode of the Pantry Chat! You can check them out and order your seed potatoes now and remember to use code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" for 15% off your entire order: https://irisheyesgardenseeds.com/product-category/certified-seed-potatoes/
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:01 - Irish Eyes
2:20 - Main Topic
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MORE ABOUT US!
WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo
Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily
Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily
A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!
Healthy Healing at Home: Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt
Your Best Loaf: A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop
Every month, we send a physical Homestead Kitchen magazine to thousands of homesteaders! Right now, I have a special deal going on. Subscribe today and you’ll get your first month for just $1!! This is the most accessible way to invest in your homestead kitchen, develop your homesteading skills and get fresh inspiration for your homestead every single month. Subscribe now for just $1!
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