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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
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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 Bryant 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.
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Episode 815 – 4 Lessons From The Holler Homestead Remodel
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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
Tales from the Prepper Pantry
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.
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Resources
Episode 814 – Homestead Happenings for November 10, 2023
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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.
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Sponsor 2: Harvest Right: https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html
Forage
Livestock
Homegrown Cooking
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
Advisory Board
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Episode 813 – Marketing for Success With Sue Zoldak
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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.
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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.
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Episode 812 – Tuesday Coffee with Jack and John
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Today chickens and poultry, well water systems, shtf medical and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis.
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Sponsor 2: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr
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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.
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Episode 811 – Breakthrough Word of the Year
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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.
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Livestream Schedule
Tales from the Prepper Pantry
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
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:
Latest lessons
What’s next
Also, I WILL get a pool!
What will your word of the year be next year?
MeWe reminder
Make it a great week!
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Base for Hors d’oeuvre and Snacks
Ever want something to dip, top, or pop into your mouth that crunches and contains no preservatives, colors, sugar, or synthetic emulsifiers? Try these: 6 ingredients, 20 minutes, and ready!
They fit in paleo, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. If you’re actively reducing, remember that crackers are snack food, so indulge sparingly.
Vary the flavor by varying the herbs you include. Harvest, wash, and chop your own herbs; use dried; or simply buy and toss in herbes de provence (savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sometimes lavender leaves).
By the third time you make these, we bet you’ll also vary flours, herbs, other additives, and perhaps add toppers like pressed-in coarse salt or chili powder. Read more
Episode 810 – How To Get and Keep a Redneck
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Today’s episode is a previously recorded session that I did with the Tactical Redneck at the Oct 2023 Self Reliance Festival.
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Episode 809 – Underground Networking at SRF
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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.
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GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.
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Cookies for Christmas: It’s Magic
If you have kids or are one at heart, here’s an afternoon’s pleasant occupation. Read more
Episode 808 – Living With Dignity With Jenni Hill
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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.
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33 Things For Life Checklist
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?