120: RAQ #8 – who should cook dinner, the future, death on the homestead, competitive frugal living, and buying baby chicks

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120: RAQ #8 – who should cook dinner, the future, death on the homestead, competitive frugal living, and buying baby chicks

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Jan 25, 2021

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Today I answer your questions about who should cook dinner, a teen worried about the future, death on the homestead, competition in frugal living, and buying baby chicks.

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Jan 25, 2021

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Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to A Farmish Kind of Life where we talk about the how to of homesteading and the deep thoughts that come from it!

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Raising Pheasants: 5 Things I Didn’t Know: My husband has always wanted to raise pheasants. Since we are usually game to try anything once, we started our research, prepared their space, and ordered some pheasant chicks. But there were many things I didn't know before raising pheasants that wer... by A Farmish Kind of Life
25 min listen
Free Range Chickens: 5 Truths To Know: Free range chickens are fun to watch, but hold on a second. - Before you open the coop door and let your chickens run wild, there are some truths you need to know about the free range life. - (Don't want to read all the words? by A Farmish Kind of Life
16 min listen
90: when it all makes you mad, who really is in charge?: **My thoughts were also recorded more in depth in a podcast episode, which you can find by pressing play on the black bar at the top of this post, or by finding episode 90 of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player/podcatcher. by A Farmish Kind of Life
23 min listen
The Only Way a Garden Saves Money: As a homesteader there is nothing more satisfying than looking down at a plate of food you have raised yourself. Don't you just love when your salad is made of homegrown greens? Or when you're eating garden fresh salsa made from ingredients you harvest... by A Farmish Kind of Life
22 min listen
Fill Your Freezer on the Homestead 5 Ways: If there is a freezer on your homestead, you want it full! Enjoy a bounty of yums throughout the year by working these five ways to fill your freezer into your homesteading plans. - (Don't want to read all the words? by A Farmish Kind of Life
20 min listen
Homestead Winter Projects: 7 Things to Do While Waiting for Spring: The wait for spring is hard! If you're wondering how you can best use your time in the winter to prepare for the next year of homesteading, here are seven winter projects you can tackle. Some of them might already be on your radar, by A Farmish Kind of Life
21 min listen
Homesteading Challenges: The 3 Biggest You’ll Face: Life as a homesteader is awesome and rewarding and I wouldn't want to live any other way, but let's have an honest conversation about the biggest homesteading challenges you will face when you decide to live this life. by A Farmish Kind of Life
23 min listen
106: If I May Speak Freely: Freedom of Speech: Today we are tackling the topic of freedom of speech—it's a huge topic that's been on my mind lately because of things happening out in the world. Not just because I see certain things being censored online, by A Farmish Kind of Life
36 min listen
81: DIY your Pantry with Kris Bordessa: Have you ever walked through the grocery store and looked at all those pre-made items like mayo, ketchup, and sour cream? Have you ever wondered how you could DIY your pantry and start making those things yourself? by A Farmish Kind of Life
43 min listen
We Don’t Use Chick Starter: Three Reasons Why: In true rebel farm(ish) girl style, I thought I should let you in on a little secret: We don't use chick starter at our farm and we haven't for years. I’m not telling you that you shouldn’t feed starter. I’m telling you that we don’t feed starter. by A Farmish Kind of Life
18 min listen
84: 10 Lessons You Can Learn in Times of Crisis: Although it's never enjoyable to go through hard times or times of crisis, they hold many lessons for us to learn. The trick is to find something useful about the tough times and not waste the potential lessons. by A Farmish Kind of Life
38 min listen
Homestead Costs: Does Homesteading Save Money?: Homesteading is often touted as one of the most frugal ways to live, and a great way to save money. But what is the honest story behind homestead costs? Does homesteading actually save money? And if so, on what? - (Don't want to read all the words? by A Farmish Kind of Life
27 min listen
Why You Should Keep a Farm Journal: I have a farm journal that sits next to my chair in our living room, and I try to write a little something in it every night. - It's full of important things about our farm life and is affectionately referred to as The Almighty Pink Book. by A Farmish Kind of Life
18 min listen
Urban Homesteading: What I Really Think: An acquaintance once asked what I thought about urban homesteading. - "I mean, come on," she said. "Urban homesteading?" The term rolled off her tongue with sarcasm and judgement. She'd grown up on a farm—like her parents and grandparents—and then she... by A Farmish Kind of Life
17 min listen
80: 5 Reasons Homesteaders Need to Be Brave: Homesteading is no place for cowards! Here are five reasons you will need to bring some courage with to the homestead—and if you're already living the homesteading life, this list will help you realize you're tougher than you maybe thought you were. by A Farmish Kind of Life
21 min listen
Death: It’s Part of Life on the Homestead: Death. It's that very real part of homesteading that no one really likes to talk about much. - Dealing with animal death on the homestead is a touchy subject, but it's one that really can't be ignored. If you have animals on your homestead, you will, by A Farmish Kind of Life
21 min listen
99: Being a Gray Man: What it is, Why it Matters: Have you heard about the concept of being a gray man? As originally explained to me, “being a gray man” was for a SHTF situation. A gray man is the prepper who doesn’t go around telling everyone how much ammo and food they have stored. by A Farmish Kind of Life
24 min listen
Why You Can’t Rehome Your Pet At My Farm: A farm is the perfect place to rehome your pet that isn't working out, right? - "Can you take my cat? He's not getting along with his housemates." - "I was hoping you had room for another rooster. We need to get rid of this one because of his attitud... by A Farmish Kind of Life
26 min listen
Should You Sell Chicken Eggs? A few things to consider…: You have a coop full of chickens and you're wondering if it's time to set out on the adventure of selling farm fresh eggs. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons that come along with the decision to sell chicken eggs from your homestead. - by A Farmish Kind of Life
26 min listen
Cornish Cross vs. Red Rangers: Our Meat Bird Experiment: After several years of raising Cornish Cross chickens as our meat birds, we decided it was time to compare them to another meat bird we'd been hearing a lot about: Red Rangers. So we did an experiment. I bet you're here because you want to know who won... by A Farmish Kind of Life
29 min listen
The Truth About Homesteading: 7 Things to Know Before You Start: So. You want to be a homesteader. You want the gardens and the chickens and the whole nine yards. I completely understand! There are a gazillion reasons that people want to get into homesteading. But hold up one second while I share the truth about hom... by A Farmish Kind of Life
22 min listen
152: 5 Things We Can Learn from Dogs: I've been watching my dogs, and I've figured out five things we can learn from a dog's approach to life. by A Farmish Kind of Life
14 min listen
Homesteading Questions: There Are No Dumb Ones: When we decide to jump into the homesteading life, it makes a lot of sense that we would have a lot of homesteading questions. A. lot. It's important for all of us to realize that a) questions are great and b) there aren't any dumb ones. by A Farmish Kind of Life
24 min listen
89: Is it really worth it to raise and grow your own food?: As more people consider self-sufficiency and self-reliance, I am asked the question, “but is it worth it?” I find the question often comes when people realize it requires some money to step into this lifestyle. If you’re gonna get chickens, by A Farmish Kind of Life
25 min listen
10 Tips for Butchering at Home: As a homesteader, there is nothing more satisfying than raising your own food. Are you ready to take the step from raising your own meat to actually butchering and processing your own meat as well? Let me share some things I've learned about butchering... by A Farmish Kind of Life
31 min listen
85: 5 Common Mistakes When Choosing Egg Bird Breeds: I think we can all agree that chickens are great. And while some people get chickens simply because chickens are awesome, today I want to talk specifically about getting chickens for the purpose of laying eggs. by A Farmish Kind of Life
26 min listen
83: 9 ways to use technology to ward off isolation: Life can toss many situations at us that will force us to be stuck at home. It could be a long term illness, the weather, the choice to stay home more in order to save money, or many other things. Today I'll share 9 ways that you can use technology to ... by A Farmish Kind of Life
33 min listen
It’s Perfectly Okay If You Don’t Free Range Your Chickens: Friends, I'm going to be bold and give you my opinion about something chicken-ish. Ready? Here goes: I think it's perfectly okay if you don't free range your chickens. - (Don't want to read all the words? This blog post is also a podcast—just press th... by A Farmish Kind of Life
17 min listen
The Simple Life: Don’t Be Its Slave: I love the simple life. I bet you do, too. But here's the thing—no matter what you or I do, our "simple lives" aren't ever going to be the simple lives of 100ish years ago. Want to take a guess at why? - (Don't want to read all the words? by A Farmish Kind of Life
25 min listen
Social Media Etiquette: Tips from a Farm(ish) Girl: The great thing about social media is that it gives us an opportunity to talk. Which, oddly enough, also happens to be the trouble with social media. Friends, let's talk about how a farm(ish) girl approaches social media etiquette. - by A Farmish Kind of Life
17 min listen

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285: Confidence Lessons From a Stray Cat: Have you ever felt like you don't belong? In this episode, I share an insightful story about a stray cat named Alexander who recently wandered onto my farm and taught me a powerful lesson on confidence and belonging. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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284: Celebrate Your Homesteading Wins: What's one thing we often forget to do as homesteaders? Acknowledge the things we've already accomplished. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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278: Don’t Be Fooled: “Savings” That Actually COST You Money: Are you falling for the illusion of savings that are actually draining your wallet? Let's delve into common scenarios where what seems like a good deal is actually costing you more money in the long run. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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275: when convenience actually hurts: a health crisis of modern comforts: By the end of this episode, you might question the true cost of convenience and whether the time we've "saved" has genuinely enriched our lives. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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274: Clucking Controversy! 5 Chicken Raising “Rules” We’ve Challenged: Today I take you through the nitty-gritty of raising chickens and why it's important to question conventional wisdom. From chick starter to incubators to butchering, this episode is packed with some feather rufflin' questions and insights. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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273: Gasp, we’re skipping meat birds this year. But why?: Hang out with me today for a candid discussion on adapting your farm plans, embracing change, and doing what makes sense for your homestead. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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272: 5 SHTF Survival Strategies You Shouldn’t Rely On: Have you ever wondered if you're truly ready for a crisis? This week I dig into the five most common – and wildly inaccurate – survival strategies that people believe will save them if “society collapses.” by A Farmish Kind of Life
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271: The Unexciting Secret to Homestead Success: Have you ever caught yourself saying "I want that life"? After 13 years on our homestead, I’m here to tell you that the life you desire is a result of consistent, heart-driven decisions made over time. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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270: What you actually need in tough times: Our ancestors didn't have access to the endless supplies we do today; they thrived on creativity and the ability to adapt. I think we need a reminder about what it truly means to be resilient, and that perhaps the best tool for surviving tough times ca... by A Farmish Kind of Life
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269: The World is Ending. Again.: Don't get caught up in the fear frenzy – instead, focus on building a life that's both resilient and enjoyable, no matter what headlines scream. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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268: Navigating the world’s craziness with 3 questions: Ever feel like the world's craziness is too much to handle? Unsure how to take it all in, what to focus on, or what to care about? In today’s episode, I share three essential questions to help you navigate life's turmoil. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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267: Why We Suck at Being Social: Why do we suck at being social? Why are relationships supposedly harder now? I go deep on this question in today's podcast. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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266: Dear Introverts, Don’t Do THIS: Are you using introversion as an excuse? I’m calling out fellow introverts in today’s podcast episode. It's spicy, insightful, and might just spark a change in you. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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265: If it ain’t broken…: Are you constantly tweaking and changing your life, sometimes altering what’s already working? In episode 265 of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast, you’re invited to ponder the age-old adage, "if it ain't broken, don't fix it, by A Farmish Kind of Life
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264: Side dishes of yuck on life’s buffet: A reality check about the messiness of life, the trade-offs we make, and the ”side dishes” that come with every opportunity we pursue in the buffet of life. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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263: You are what you repeat: Habits and behaviors define our lives. If you’re really honest with yourself… what are you repeating? by A Farmish Kind of Life
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262: Easier isn’t always better: I like to call this "Amy, you need to remedy this previously remedied situation", otherwise known as "what happens when you backslide from financial attentiveness". by A Farmish Kind of Life
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261: the ONE thing you need for success this year: Let’s get wildly honest, shall we? Today’s episode talks about what I think is the most important thing to find in your life to help you move forward. Oh sure, we talk about being honest and real all the time, but here’s what it *really* looks like, by A Farmish Kind of Life
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260: The ONE THING to remember for holiday gatherings: Getting ready to head off to your holiday celebrations? Here's the ONE thing I want you to remember at those gatherings when you don't know how to handle everyone else's brand of crazy. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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259: Christmas is (still) magical: The magic of Christmas is just as present now as it was back then. And if we don't stop focusing on what WAS, we're gonna miss what IS. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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258: Christmas is not the season of giving: It might be unconventional, but I don’t think of Christmas as the season of giving. I frame it a little differently, which explains all the awesome AND the stress of the season. by A Farmish Kind of Life
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120: RAQ #8 – who should cook dinner, the future, death on the homestead, competitive frugal living, and buying baby chicks

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