
Pioneering Today
Melissa K Norris

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Homesteading With Special Needs Children
Pioneering Today
03/10/23 • 33 min
Though not all of us are homesteading with special needs children, it's likely that many of us know someone who is. In this podcast, my good friend Rachel is sharing her tips on raising a special needs child on the homestead. If you're a parent with a newly diagnosed child with special needs it can be hard to know exactly where to start. How to talk to family and friends about your child and how to express their needs. For any links mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out the blog post here: melissaknorris.com/381
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Ultimate Guide to Fermenting Vegetables
Pioneering Today
09/24/21 • 32 min
In this podcast we're talking all about fermenting vegetables! Including the three different kinds of fermentation and which is used when fermenting vegetables, how to ferment vegetables, plus all the supplies you need (and the supplies you DON'T need). You’ll be surprised at how little you need to ferment successfully, but there are also some optional tools that will help you out and make the process easier along the way. For more information, links and shownotes visit melissaknorris.com/320.
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02/10/23 • 50 min
Today’s podcast is a live coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member, Briana-Jo, and we’re discussing real-life problems she’s facing on her homestead. Briana-Jo works a full-time job (commuting 30 miles each way), lives on 1.3 acres with much of the land shaded or wooded, and a long to-do list of projects. We’ll be discussing ways to utilize imperfect land and how to prioritize projects. For the show notes and any links mentioned in today’s podcast visit https://melissaknorris.com/377.
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05/30/25 • 50 min
Join me with Don Tipping from Siskiyou Seeds as we discuss direct sowing methods for seeds. You’ll also want to catch his tips on how to keep weeds out of the garden, and his brilliant hack for using a flamethrower without ruining your seedlings.
For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/469
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Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care
Pioneering Today
05/22/25 • 49 min
Join me with Farrow Skincare’s Charles Mayfield as we discuss the benefits of tallow and lard for skincare, especially pre-sun and post-sun skincare. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/468
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How Much to Plant for a Years Worth of Food
Pioneering Today
04/11/16 • 29 min
Learn how much of each plant you need to plant in order to feed your family for a year. Old time advice on putting up enough food from what you've grown to last you all year.

12 Tips to Get Your Homestead Ready for Winter
Pioneering Today
10/14/17 • 22 min
I share the exact steps we take to get our home and homestead ready for winter, from livestock, to the garden, inside and more.

Great Depression Era Money Saving Tips with Potatoes
Pioneering Today
11/21/14 • 30 min
Learn how to use potatoes to stretch your food budget and increase your food storage. Recipes from the 1920's including using potato water in place of milk in your baking.

Time & Budget Saving Tips from the Great Depression
Pioneering Today
10/21/17 • 32 min
Learn these easy time saving tips that help keep the grocery budget down (and your energy bill) when serving up from scratch foods to your family. Shared from the Great Depression and my homestead kitchen to yours.
How we avoid cold cereal without cooking breakfast every morning, in fact, I usually only do this twice a month!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Pioneering Today have?
Pioneering Today currently has 466 episodes available.
What topics does Pioneering Today cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Gardening, How To, Survival, Podcasts, Education and Homesteading.
What is the most popular episode on Pioneering Today?
The episode title 'Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pioneering Today?
The average episode length on Pioneering Today is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pioneering Today released?
Episodes of Pioneering Today are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Pioneering Today?
The first episode of Pioneering Today was released on Jul 19, 2013.
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