Today, we share some ideas on how to work through an abundance of apples for the home canner, home dryer and really anyone who stumbles on apples at this time of year in volume.

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Today I will share four things about marketing that are important for success, and that are boring to do. We will also cover the Green Chili event, talk about a coming trip and review habits that bring us more stability.

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Join Sue Zoldak and me on Sept 22 at 2pm Central for a LIVE discussion on her choice to transition her daughter from government schools into a homeschooling environment. In this day and age of hyper-customizable content, it is a shame that government schools have not figured out how to address various learning styles and needs of our children. But then, why would they? There is no motivation to change. Sue decided recently to turn a bad situation into an opportunity for he daughter to gain a truly holistic education by taking the lead and bringing her back home.

We will cover:

  • Why Sue decided to homeschool her daughter
  • Sue’s approach to a better curriculum for her daughter
  • How Sue will address being a single mom with a very busy schedule and still making time for homeschooling
  • More…

This episode will stream on Youtube, Odysee and Flote.

Odysee Link: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b/zoldakhomeschool:1

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_ueQCxlnWg

 


Today we have a live Q and A discussion on Hatch Green Chilies.

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What are Hatch Green Chilies

Why do you have green chili weekend every year

What has been the biggest challenge this year in getting set for the event

What are your favorite recipes

How do you preserve them?

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!

 

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Today, I will talk about a few interesting things: Lessons learned from working with an overseas assistant; and some thoughts on developing personal self-reliance when life feels too busy to get anything done.

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From Jenni: How do I deal with self-reliance overwhelm?

How do you deal with self-reliance overwhelm? 

I’m making a list of skills I want to learn, but I get overwhelmed every time I visit it. What’s the most important? What’s something I actually want to learn? How much should I invest when I don’t know if it suits my long term goals? 

The evaluation process just leaves me with more questions, but the biggest is in becoming self reliant on my own… How do I find the time to do it all by myself?  

I understand time management and prioritizing but I’m also a single parent with other responsibilities and challenges. 

Thanks for any input.

Definition: 

  • Self Reliant
  • Self Sufficient
  • Thoughts on Resilient Lifestyle Design

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Main topic of the Show:  4 Things I Have Learned in Working With an Overseas Assistant

The background: Why I chose an overseas assistant

The Four Things:

  1. Choose the right one (You may go through several) – my shortcut
  2. Most challenges are my fault (culture, poor planning, time management)
  3. Improved Email Skills (All the things in one email)
  4. Upfront Time Investment in Process Yields Long-Term Time Savings

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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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Today we talk about what to do in circular discussions.

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Today is a thought of the walk episode – a collection of short thoughts shared on a variety of topics. These thoughts are shared on Odysee every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, then produced as an audio podcast every other Friday.

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Ever think about going back to the land? Well today, I am joined by Matt Hundley, musician, youtuber, and founder of the Back to the Land Festival happening right here in Tennessee in October!

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You can appreciate that beautiful or homely Jack-O’-Lantern after Halloween by consuming it in one of many delicious dishes. Here’s a drink sure to please on a chilly autumn evening.

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Today I am joined by Jim Gale of Food Forest Abundance to discuss self-reliance, spiritual and physical independence, and the lofty goal of getting a food forest into every suburban yard.

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Announcements
Green Chili Day – Join us for canning demos, tours, food and fun on Sept 18. $25 for a day pass, $50 for overnight. Food and non-alcoholic beverages provided. BYO (alcoholic) B.

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Food Forest Abundance: foodforestabundance.com

Main content of the show

Jim Gale is a regenerative entrepreneur and father of 4 daughters who has proven – “If you can conceive it and believe, then you can achieve it”. For the past 16 years Jim has been obsessed with finding the answer to the question “What is the IDEA whose time has come” that Victor Huge wrote about? What is the “Embarrassingly simple” solution that Bill Mollison was speaking about? He found it, he and millions more demonstrate it and his mission in life is to share it.

What about vibrations and energy in developing self reliance?

Why food forests and permaculture?

Why is this so important?

What can someone do to get started?

What is the Government’s role in the solution?

Is it hard?

How can I participate?

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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Harvest Right Freeze Dryers (Affiliate Link)