Podcast Episodes

Hatch Green Chili Day

Season 4 Episode 211

Green Chili Day is just around the corner and I thought I would take some time today to share a few recipes, including my latest salsa recipe, talk about the event preparation and generally get folks…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

Flight for Combat Veterans with Kurt Dugger and Gretchen Catherwood

Season 4 Episode 210

Today I have something that is near and dear to my heart: I have been seeking something to support to help combat veterans who come home carrying a heavy burden. And this weekend, I had a great inter…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

How the Pump House Works with the Tactical Redneck

Season 4 Episode 209

Remember the one thing that I always say about moving to a homestead? LEARN TO MAINTAIN YOUR WELL or PUMPHOUSE. Well this week, the holler homestead pump house was completely re-plumbed. I have patch…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

The Duckling That Almost Lost Her Foot

Season 4 Episode 208

Today, I tell the story of the little duckling who could - or rather the little duckling who got herself into a predicament that almost resulted in a foot being cut off. Spoiler alert: she still has …

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

Four Christmas Gift Ideas to Start Now

Season 4 Episode 207

Today, I will talk through four ideas for homey and homemade gifts you can start now in preparation for Christmas.

This is the fourth time I have done this episode and it gets harder each year. If yo…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

Prepare to Take Detours in Stride

Season 4 Episode 206

Today I was inspired by a listener who posted a quote over on the Mewe group for Living Free in Tennessee to remember to take life's detours in stride - and we had a doozy this weekend!

Direct Downlo…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

5 Project Management Systems We Have Hated with Mama Sauce

Season 4 Episode 205

Today's topic was suggested on the Mewe chat group. Someone wondered if I could give a breakdown of project tracking systems and pros and cons. Then Mama Sauce showed up in town and I thought what be…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

5 Winter Preparations You Can Do Now

Season 4 Episode 204

It is Wednesday so it is a homesteading day and what better topic to think about, dream about and focus on when it is 95 degrees outside and 95% humidity, than preparing for winter? 

#HollerHatWednes…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Kindness and Sweeping Generalizations

Season 4 Episode 203

Today, I talk about some of the mental instability that is increasingly visible because of tools like Mewe and Facebook - and to encourage reactions in kindness.

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Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Four Essential Characteristics of the Successful Homesteader

Season 4 Episode 202

A look at the homesteader as a whole person. What makes a homesteader successful or not successful? Well, it turns out that there are some things that many successful homesteaders have in common and …

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago