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The Sustainable Food Trust podcast questions current food production methods and sheds light on the future of farming. Chief Executive Patrick Holden hears from a range of voices, including policymakers, business leaders, food producers and campaigners, about some of the issues facing farming systems across the world.
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Do you feel like you never have time to cook from scratch the way you want to? Tried diving into the homesteading lifestyle only to end up feeling burnt out? Maybe you’re not even sure where to start. Are you ready to navigate the world of homesteading in a way that suits your modern life? In this podcast, you will find modern and practical solutions for your suburban homestead. I’m here to dish out quick and straightforward homesteading tips and home management systems, all geared towards i ...
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Are you a busy wife and mom who longs for a simpler life, one that’s peaceful and unhurried? But you have no idea where to start? Do you look up healthy recipes to make for your family, but you run out of time or don’t have all the ingredients, so you end up grabbing something on the go? Do you want to create a simpler, less toxic home and declutter, so you spend less time cleaning? I am so excited you’re here! This podcast is your go-to guide to achieving an unhurried, simple life. One life ...
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The Homestead Challenge is aimed at helping you remain home-steady in these weird times. I hope you find peace in remaining home-steady. Links Mentioned: Instagram The Homestead Challenge Facebook Community Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a TopicPar Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader
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Are you unsure on how to keep your flock healthy and happy this winter? If so you will love today's show! Most of the herbs I share in this episode will already be in your spice cabinet! Enjoy the show! Come and hang out in the private Facebook community 👇 Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day. Contact: Alicia@theroseshomestead.com…
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Today I'm exploring how city homesteaders have a unique advantage when preparing for potential civil or economic unrest (whether you think that is really going to happen or not). From food preservation and sustainable gardening to practical resourcefulness and mindful homemaking, city homesteading fosters self-sufficiency, resilience, and adaptabil…
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I’m sharing all the things I’m intentionally saying YES to this year—from accepting help to creating cozy moments. This season can feel like a whirlwind of parties, hosting, and endless to-dos, but I’m here to remind you that it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode, I’ll show you how a few simple “yeses” (wowza that is a weird word) can…
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Cold and flu season is around the corner! But don't worry—in today's episode, I share my top favorite herbal remedies that are easy to make and effective. We will talk about...Elderberry syrup, elderberry gummies (for the kids, or kids at heart. Anything gummy bear shaped just tastes better...🤣) Fire cider, it sounds a lot scarier than it is...I pr…
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I asked your burning homesteading questions on Instagram and in our Facebook group, and today I am sharing the answers! If you want in on the next Q&A be sure to DM me any questions you have! Saurkraut Recipe: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/homemade-sauerkraut-learn-to-ferment-from-a-total-newbie-i-promise-its-not-that-scary/ Herbalism Supplies:…
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No matter how much we try to slow down, this busy modern world catches up to us quickly. Today, I wanted to give encouragement to those who really feel the bustle (and not the good hustle). I truly believe you can have the homestead of your dreams if you follow these steps. Homesteading for busy people is possible, you might just have to change a f…
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Are you tired of spending so much money on groceries? In this episode, I share 5 things that I never buy from the store. Here is some inspiration to start cooking from scratch, enjoying the process, and feeding your family well. Are you ready to beat inflation? Me too! Let's do it together, xo Come and hang out in the private Facebook community 👇 M…
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Preparedness is still on the mind as we are squirreling away the harvest for winter. There are a few cheap and easy ways to prepare for the months ahead so that your home is ready for winter and you can enjoy the cozy winter vibes without worry. Be sure to come join our Facebook group and send me your questions for an upcoming Q&A episode! ->>> htt…
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It’s Harvest time 🍎🍏 Okay, so you have a garden and fresh produce. Maybe you have a ton of herbs that will soon be withering away due to the colder temperatures. What do we do with all of this food?!? 🤔 Maybe you don’t have a garden but love the fresh produce from the farm stands. Wouldn’t it be amazing to have fresh food ALL WINTER LONG? Well, you…
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Emergency preparedness is not only a hot topic, but it seems as though it might actually be necessary. For me, learning skills and foraging is a cheap and amazing way to feel prepared in a peaceful way. With the stress of the world, foraging can bring so much peace, and the skills you learn along the way may just come in handy someday! Autumn forag…
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Hey love! Do you dream of a life where you make your own sourdough bread and feed your chickens as your morning coffee brews? ☕🐔🍞 Maybe you step outside, and your sheets are hung on the line. There is no better smell than freshly washed bedding that smells like sunshine, am I right? 🌞 Do you have the dream of homesteading but think it’s out of reac…
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Hey Friend! Just because you CAN do it doesn’t mean you SHOULD do it. Do you ever find yourself addicted to the achievement? Do you wonder what is your best yes? It can be hard to sift through and decide what is right for you in a world that offers so many great choices. For every yes you give, you say no to something else. Remember, sis, you only …
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The real reason I started homesteading, the answer may surprise you! I was longing for a simple, unhurried life. I was tired of hurling myself from event to event and answering all the dings of modern technology. I wanted to be calm and peaceful. It just happened that my whole life, as far back as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to be a mom, …
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The Homestead Challenge has been around for 4 years now (wow!). It started out as a blog and has grown into this amazing podcast community. Thank you to everyone who listens and who is sharing your own homestead challenges with us along the way. I truly don't think I would challenge myself to keep doing the thing THIS long if it weren't for you. Li…
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September is National Preparedness Month, and with it being an election year, preparedness seems to be all the rage! However, I am not into all of that doomsday stuff. What about when your kid gets a boo-boo at the park? Are you prepared for that? In this episode, I share the first place I started prepping and what I have on hand for everyday issue…
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Are you ready to start canning? I hope you are reaping a harvest if you planted a garden this year! If you didn’t plant a garden this year or didn’t get the amount of produce you would have liked, no worries! You can supplement from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and friends! In this episode, I want to share how I batch can. It will make it a l…
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Hey friends! School is back in session. Maybe you’re homeschooling, or your kiddos go to a traditional school like mine. No matter what your schooling looks like, we all have one thing in common. Can you guess what that is? They are hungry, and they want a snack! Right?!? In this episode, I share my snack drawer system and a few snack ideas with yo…
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As we enter fall, I am deeply convicted to get away from consuming and start using what I have... stewarding all that I've been given... and learning all that I can learn. Preparedness doesn't have to mean buying a ton of things. There is so much we can do and learn to be good stewards of our stuff. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying pur…
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Does the question..." What's for dinner?" Make you feel a sense of dread, overwhelm, or mom guilt? 🙃🫠😕 Do you feel discouraged because you have a fridge full of food but are too exhausted from your day or can't make one more decision? (Decision fatigue is real friends!) Well, if you answered YES to any of these questions, this episode is for you!En…
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There are a few things you can do on the homestead to get ready for the fall season. This is my favorite time of year, so there are a few things I am incorporating into my regular routine in order to be ready! Do you have anything special you like to do this time of year? Links Mentioned: https://instagram.com/brittanylgibson www.facebook.com/group…
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Hey friends! Someone asked me how I got my daily cleaning done in 20 minutes a day. The answer is..I put in a lot of work on the back end to get to this point. I decluttered with reckless abandon . I was ruthless. And guess what? I don't even remember what I got rid of! So that means I really didn't need it. Other than a box of random wires that my…
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Are you starting to get those fall vibes? I sure am. Nothing marks the harvest season to me like goldenrod. Its abundant yellow hues paint the landscape this time of year. Not only is it pretty, but it has some pretty great herbal uses to fill your homestead pantry as well. Links Mentioned: https://instagram.com/brittanylgibson www.facebook.com/gro…
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Next up in the herbal stash challenge are two pretty little herbs: chamomile and feverfew! These are two garden favorites that are excellent to grow and have in your personal homestead herbal stash. Links Mentioned: https://instagram.com/brittanylgibson www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/ Leave Feedback on the Show or Request a …
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Hey friends! Do you want to simplify your cleaning caddy? Do you want to make simple and effective non-toxic cleaners? Well, this episode is for you!With this simple list of ingredients, you can make every cleaning recipe I mentioned today, plus you can use these items for tons of other cleaning tasks. List of supplies Baking sodawhite vinegarsalt3…
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Yikes! Emergency preparedness is SUCH a hot topic in an election year. But... spoiler alert... it's probably the little everyday things that most of us will experience that you need to prepare for. There are also many things you can do to prep that are completely free! Being a prepper doesn't mean you have to prep for an apocalypse. Maybe it's just…
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Do you ever feel like you spend WAY too much time cleaning? If you raised your hand, then I have a treat for you! I share my daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule in today's episode. Then, I show you how to create your very own daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule tailored to fit your life. Who's ready to simplify their life, enjoy a…
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Most homesteaders are concerned about saving food and saving money. Listen to these 5 ways to reduce your food waste that are EASY and effective. Links Mentioned: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/blackberry-vinegar/ A Farm to Keep-> https://youtu.be/WasIGsKRCAk?si=TL-4I7_N1tyfILgf www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/ Leave Feedb…
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Hey friends! Put this episode in your back pocket in case you get chicken fever next spring 😉🐥 In this episode, I share my step-by-step plan for preparing for and raising baby chicks. Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on.…
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Thank you for 60 episodes of The Homestead Challenge. I know homesteading isn't the hottest topic anymore, but we are still doing the thing! For many of us, we have learned so many lessons, found new habits and ways of life, and maybe even made some mistakes along the way. In today's episode, I share my heart on social media, politics, and loving y…
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Hey Friends! Are you ready for a life update? I turned 39, and it was the best birthday ever! Dinner with family, time with friends, and picking out my very own baby chicks! We are converting the sweetest playhouse into a chicken coop, and I am redecorating our house. I am craving all things cozy, and it's been so fun! Searching for vintage paintin…
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Plantain (not the funky banana kind) can be found in sidewalk cracks, fields of grass, the side of the road, and more. It is a healing herb and is very gentle, yet effective. Listen in for all of the ways I use plantain in my own herbal medicine stash. Links Mentioned: www.facebook.com/groups/thehomesteadchallengecommunity/ Leave Feedback on the Sh…
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This episode explores Natural Sunscreen and Sun Protection Options for a Toxic-Free Summer. From the foods you eat to what you put on your skin, there are good, better, and best options when it comes to natural summer sun protection! Links Mentioned: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/raspberry-leaf-and-chamomile-summer-cooling-spray/ www.facebook.c…
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Hey friends! Do you want to create your very own compost for organic gardening? This black gold will help your plants and flowers grow big and strong! There are many ways to create a compost bin, you can make one with wood and hardware mesh, order one from Amazon, or do what I did and buy a big metal trash can. I kept it simple 😉 I bought a 32-gall…
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Echinacea is abundant in many neighborhoods as many people are beginning to recognize the importance of planting wildflowers. Not only are they beautiful, but purple coneflowers are incredibly useful too! Join in our Herbal Stash challenge and gather your own echinacea as we start to build our own home apothecaries for the fall and winter ahead. Li…
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I never thought it would happen. But I turned around, and I realized that I actually am doing the thing. And I am not stressed. Homesteading can be so daunting when it is brand new to you, but practice really does make progress. When we learn and fail, take it all on and start getting our hands dirty, we are eventually given the homestead of our dr…
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Hey friends! I have a garden update for you. My tomatoes are flourishing, which is great because I can't wait to make spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce. 🍅 The wildflowers are blooming new beauties each day. I have ONE huge, lonely spaghetti squash and finally green beans. 🌸🌺🪻🌹 I also have a lot of weeds! I'm not using any chemicals in the garden so I…
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The abundance of the garden can be overwhelming. As a newer homesteader, canning was simply too stressful to even think about. Now, I love to can, but sometimes I simply don't feel like it or don't have the time. There are so many easier ways to preserve some of your harvest (I've talked about them in other episodes), but simply freezing or dehydra…
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Mullein is a super common herb found right in your neighborhood. As we are quickly approaching the fall, I thought it would be fun to get our homesteads prepared by building up our at-home herbal remedy stash. Twice a month I will explore an herb to add to your home herbal medicine chest so we can be prepared for the cold and flu season ahead, stre…
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Hey friend! Have you been caught up in the cycle of following trends? I know I have been stuck in this cycle before. One day you're scrolling through Pinterest..drooling over all of the beautiful homes, so perfectly styled and curated. Then you look around your home and quietly decide that your house isn't up to par? So you get rid of everything yo…
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Ah! I am nervous about putting this episode out into the world friends. Today I want to dive into all of the guilt and feelings I have had about quitting work to become a homemaker and later a stay-at-home mom. I always expected myself to be a career woman/boss babe, and I found myself very anxious and stressed all of the time. It turns out that le…
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Are you struggling to raise children in this modern-day chaos of technology? Video games, smartphones, social media, and all of the platforms? Yeah, me too mama. Romans 12:4 (write this out and put it up where you can see it daily) Don't get bullied into parenting like the world parents. We have a much better option! Simple but not easy. And do not…
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​I am here to chat about my current favorite little flower that I am using topically at home. It's CALENDULA. And no, mine is not yet blooming in the garden. But you can always order from a reputable source. Starwest Botanicals is one of my favorites. I know some of you are very curious to get into herbal medicine. I truly think that topical produc…
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Are you kids hungry again? Yeah girl, mine too 🤣 In today's episode, I will share with you our top 5 summer snacks that we are loving right now. Enjoy the show! Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day homemaker…
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Summer is in full swing, YAY!!! 😎 It was a mild yet cold and gray winter here and we could not be happier to have this blazing hot weather. In today's episode, I will share 3 tips for a simple, happy summer with your kids. Let's make this summer one that we will look back on and cherish. Want to connect? Send me an email @theroseshomestead.com Come…
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This heat wave has made me appreciate being inside again. I have many projects that were left neglected as I abandoned them for the lust of garden season. I am not one for the heat, so I have been staying cool while giving the inside of my home some much needed love. From the pantry area of the basement to experimenting with new herbal products, it…
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I can't believe this is Episode 50! I figured it was time to up my homesteading game, so I wanted to do a little challenge. I am committing to no processed foods for a month (well, mostly). Listen in to what this means for me and for how you can join in this challenge to put your health and environmental goals to the forefront of your summer. I am …
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Hey friends! I hope you had a wonderful Father's Day! In today's episode, we will talk about modern homesteading and learn how to embrace self-sufficiency and a sustainable pace of life. Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private communit…
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Sustainable products aren't as "hot" as they used to be. I think people caught on that you should use what you have before buying new! That's definitely the homesteader mentality that I try to get myself into every day. But I have certainly purchased my fair share of sustainable products. Let's look at an old blog post to see if I still love these …
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