(YT)Homesteading Family https://stream.echo6.co/c/homesteading-family/videos Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:41:28 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co (YT)Homesteading Family https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/c/homesteading-family/videos All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder. https://stream.echo6.co/feeds/podcast/videos.xml?videoChannelId=120 <![CDATA[Bakers Creek Heirlooms Seed Co. Tour]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/jvQaaPDdL8PHL5cd9XMEcA https://stream.echo6.co/w/jvQaaPDdL8PHL5cd9XMEcA Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:52:22 GMT Check out our Tour Of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.

We love open pollinated and heirloom seeds, so we are excited to share a tour of one of our favorite seed companies, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.

We've been buying heirloom seeds from them for many years and love their large selection and quality.

Check them out at www.rareseeds.com.

See more at https://homesteadingfamily.com and https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily

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MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/ A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. bit.ly/CGherblist - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult Bakers Creek Heirlooms Seed Co. Tour Check out our Tour Of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. We love open pollinated and heirloom seeds, so we are excited to share a tour of one of our favorite seed companies, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. We've been buying heirloom seeds from them for... <![CDATA[How to Make Your Own SUPER GREENS POWDER!!]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/meAnQeFdG2WXL2gxdbuZiH https://stream.echo6.co/w/meAnQeFdG2WXL2gxdbuZiH Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:58:10 GMT Preserve your fresh garden greens and get instant nutrition all winter long with a greens powder.
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Make Your Own Super Greens Powder (check out the full tutorial here: Put those extra greens to use! This is one of the super simple projects that takes very little time and yet can save you a lot of money if you like adding powdered greens to your soups and smoothies. Have you seen the price of green powder lately? Wow! It's expensive... And every health guru out there has their own special blend - but which one is best? How about the one that you have carefully and lovingly grown right out your door... Take full health advantage of all of the homesteading projects you are already doing and get the most out of your garden! ** UPDATE*** After many requests I finally got around to adding a link to the dehydrator that I use. I've had it (and used it hard for about 15 years now) and it is STILL going strong! HIGHLY recommended! Excalibur 9-Tray Dehydrator (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2YahZ9X

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
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A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources:

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs:

]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult How to Make Your Own SUPER GREENS POWDER!! Preserve your fresh garden greens and get instant nutrition all winter long with a greens powder. Never miss a new video! Subscribe to our channel to be notified whenever we publish a new video! Click "SHOW MORE" if you're new to our channel and ... <![CDATA[How to Skim the Cream Off Your Milk!]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/kpNqXnQhX4s8T7xWh7PjnE https://stream.echo6.co/w/kpNqXnQhX4s8T7xWh7PjnE Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:57:54 GMT How to skim the cream off your milk!

Fresh cream says decadence like few other things in life... one of the blessings of producing your own food (or buying the equivalent from a local farmer) is that you get cream with your milk, filet mignon with your ground beef, asparagus with your spinach. Take full advantage of these little luxuries...

You use cream for coffee, ice cream, whipped cream and, most importantly in my book, BUTTER!

But before you can create these amazing treats, you have to get the cream skimmed off the milk. In this video, Carolyn will show you how to skim your raw cows milk to separate off your cream.

If you want cream from your goats milk you may have to use a cream separator, as most goats milk is naturally homogenized.

Be sure to check out what else you can do with your raw milk here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/what-to-do-with-raw-milk/

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/ A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. bit.ly/CGherblist - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult How to Skim the Cream Off Your Milk! How to skim the cream off your milk! Fresh cream says decadence like few other things in life... one of the blessings of producing your own food (or buying the equivalent from a local farmer) is that you get cream with your milk, filet mignon wit... <![CDATA[Moving The Chicks Out To Pasture]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/6PR62BvBCci9dHGpfTHJQ3 https://stream.echo6.co/w/6PR62BvBCci9dHGpfTHJQ3 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:57:32 GMT Never miss a new video! Subscribe to our channel to be notified whenever we publish a new video!
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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
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A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources:

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs:

]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult Moving The Chicks Out To Pasture Never miss a new video! Subscribe to our channel to be notified whenever we publish a new video! Click "SHOW MORE" if you're new to our channel and "MORE ABOUT US" for some freebies! <![CDATA[How to Make Flavored Kombucha]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/dBB3z9FvZSP4NHEV19CA9g https://stream.echo6.co/w/dBB3z9FvZSP4NHEV19CA9g Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:53:54 GMT Never miss a new video! Subscribe to our channel to be notified whenever we publish a new video!
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This delicious and refreshing secondary fermented kombucha is reminiscent of Dr. Pepper... but is WAY HEALTHIER for you! A great way to help kick the soda habit! All you need is some finished kombucha, some cherries (frozen would work just fine if you don't have fresh) and some almond extract. If you enjoyed this video, don't forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button and please SHARE with anyone else you think might enjoy it. Visit us at https://homesteadingfamily.com and at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Preserving Extra Eggs!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MiUWMGzhSg -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com
Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources:

Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt

Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop

Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop

Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs:

]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult How to Make Flavored Kombucha Never miss a new video! Subscribe to our channel to be notified whenever we publish a new video! Click "SHOW MORE" if you're new to our channel and "MORE ABOUT US" for some freebies! <![CDATA[How to Make a Healthy Summer Drink: Refreshing Flavored Water]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/fiuf31QD8cv6uiNGJwPtci https://stream.echo6.co/w/fiuf31QD8cv6uiNGJwPtci Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:53:39 GMT Keeping your family hydrated and satisfied in the heat of summer without grabbing the sodas and sugary drinks can be a challenge, but there are many delicious, healthy and thrifty options to not only quench your thirst but to also add to your families health.

In this video Carolyn shows you how to make some really easy and delicious flavored water and shares some important tips on how to get your family to grab something healthy instead of a unhealthy imitation.

Get more flavor ideas and step by step instructions on the blog here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/natural-water-flavoring/

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/ A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. bit.ly/CGherblist - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT #flavoredwater ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult How to Make a Healthy Summer Drink: Refreshing Flavored Water Keeping your family hydrated and satisfied in the heat of summer without grabbing the sodas and sugary drinks can be a challenge, but there are many delicious, healthy and thrifty options to not only quench your thirst but to also add to your fami... <![CDATA[How to Make a Homemade Mustard Plaster]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/orqTtqnthVTVeQPZkaaTfi https://stream.echo6.co/w/orqTtqnthVTVeQPZkaaTfi Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:53:25 GMT How to Make a Homemade Mustard Plaster

This effective home remedy has been around for centuries because... well, because it works so well! Not to mention that it is cheap and safe.

This was considered first line defense against bronchitis and pneumonia by the pharmaceutical industry right up until the early 20th century when patentable medicines became the standard.

All you need is equal parts of mustard powder (available at your local grocery store or bulk through Amazon here: http://amzn.to/2vKKj6Y) and white flour mixed with water to a batter like consistency, spread onto a thin kitchen towel and placed on a well oiled chest, and covered with a heat pad.

Considered safe for children and pregnant women, the major safety concern is the possibility of skin burning from the plaster bringing so much blood to the surface. When working with someone who cannot accurately express discomfort, like a toddler, be sure to check their skin for signs of burning every 2-3 minutes. Otherwise try to keep the plaster on for 10-20 minutes with heat over the top.

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Please watch: "Preserving Extra Eggs!"
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MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/ A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. bit.ly/CGherblist - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult How to Make a Homemade Mustard Plaster How to Make a Homemade Mustard Plaster This effective home remedy has been around for centuries because... well, because it works so well! Not to mention that it is cheap and safe. This was considered first line defense against bronchitis an... <![CDATA[How to Water Bath Can Cherries]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/9p44mCLewk3y2N8wuqfrjM https://stream.echo6.co/w/9p44mCLewk3y2N8wuqfrjM Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:53:05 GMT How to Water Bath Can

In this video Carolyn shows you how easy canning can be as she steps you through the canning process while canning whole cherries in apple cider.

This is a great tutorial for beginning canners, but for you experienced canners and quick studies, here is the quick version: https://homesteadingfamily.com/canning-cherries-at-home/

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/ A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. bit.ly/CGherblist - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult How to Water Bath Can Cherries How to Water Bath Can In this video Carolyn shows you how easy canning can be as she steps you through the canning process while canning whole cherries in apple cider. This is a great tutorial for beginning canners, but for you experienced can... <![CDATA[HOW TO DRY HERBS - DRY YOUR OWN CULINARY HERBS]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/iGCX1knfUnkriTMxzPH8ZV https://stream.echo6.co/w/iGCX1knfUnkriTMxzPH8ZV Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:52:44 GMT How to Dry Your Own Herbs

Growing and preserving your own herbs is so rewarding and cost-effective. Those tiny little bottles of spices and herbs at the grocery store are often old and filled with "who-knows-what" but your own herbs are cheap, plentiful, healthy and absolutely delicious!

In this video Carolyn shows you her favorite way to dry culinary herbs in your kitchen easily and efficiently. If you don't have your own herbs growing yet look at local farmer's markets for healthy, cheap fresh herbs... but be sure to start a few plants of your own this year so that you can really save money next year!

For a full tutorial on drying herbs, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-dry-herbs/

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Please watch: "Preserving Extra Eggs!"
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MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! Let's start growing, preserving & THRIVING! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Visit our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Follow us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadingfamily/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadingfamily/ A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. bit.ly/CGherblist - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult HOW TO DRY HERBS - DRY YOUR OWN CULINARY HERBS How to Dry Your Own Herbs Growing and preserving your own herbs is so rewarding and cost-effective. Those tiny little bottles of spices and herbs at the grocery store are often old and filled with "who-knows-what" but your own herbs are cheap, ... <![CDATA[Welcome to Homesteading Family!]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/tj7Awd3UiDzarhPNuTXLXX https://stream.echo6.co/w/tj7Awd3UiDzarhPNuTXLXX Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:52:30 GMT Hi, we're Josh and Carolyn and we want to invite you to come along with us as we share our homesteading life. It is our goal to encourage you on the path to a more healthy, more secure, and free lifestyle by sharing and teaching the skills that lead to greater sustainability and self-sufficiency for you, your loved ones, and your community.

]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult Welcome to Homesteading Family! Hi, we're Josh and Carolyn and we want to invite you to come along with us as we share our homesteading life. It is our goal to encourage you on the path to a more healthy, more secure, and free lifestyle by sharing and teaching the skills that le... <![CDATA[PODCAST: EASIER Homesteading | How to homestead SMARTER | PANTRY CHAT]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/nivpRZ6jjdqrx9XxhZmkpp https://stream.echo6.co/w/nivpRZ6jjdqrx9XxhZmkpp Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:44:07 GMT Learning how to organize your property layout based on permaculture zones will help make homesteading an easier task without wasted energy. Learn about the permaculture zones and how to layout your own homestead in this episode of The Pantry Chat.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/permaculture-zones

Time Stamps
00:00 - Chit chat
12:03 - Stringing Onions
13:30 - Property Zones

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT - Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT #permaculture #permaculturezones ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult PODCAST: EASIER Homesteading | How to homestead SMARTER | PANTRY CHAT Learning how to organize your property layout based on permaculture zones will help make homesteading an easier task without wasted energy. Learn about the permaculture zones and how to layout your own homestead in this episode of The Pantry Chat.... <![CDATA[PODCAST: Who knew THIS would be our favorite thing? | Christmas Traditions Pantry Chat]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/15FxbZ2Qd1kWygDcoKNju5 https://stream.echo6.co/w/15FxbZ2Qd1kWygDcoKNju5 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:43:01 GMT We woke up to a chilly 1 degree F and decided to take a stroll around the homestead while talking about all our favorite Christmas traditions!

Come along with us, see a bit of our property, say hello to our beef cattle, and see our favorite view from where we live.

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Chit Chat
6:25 - Powering the Well
8:50 - Main Topic

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT - Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT #homesteadingfamily #christmastraditions ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult PODCAST: Who knew THIS would be our favorite thing? | Christmas Traditions Pantry Chat We woke up to a chilly 1 degree F and decided to take a stroll around the homestead while talking about all our favorite Christmas traditions! Come along with us, see a bit of our property, say hello to our beef cattle, and see our favorite view ... <![CDATA[Top 3 things you should be doing this year to INCREASE your self-sufficiency]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/f7b4GN6QXoFtgxtWvwxUoA https://stream.echo6.co/w/f7b4GN6QXoFtgxtWvwxUoA Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:42:37 GMT The past two years have been rough on all of us, but what are the things we have control over that we can do to help create self-sufficiency?

I'm sharing my top three recommendations in this video. Start off 2022 with a bang by creating more self-sufficiency in your life. For more details, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/3-must-do-things-to-increase-self-sufficiency

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MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT - Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT These Open Roads Are Calling - Joshua Spacht Q9MODUCHG999LQNH Summerfields - Morgan Taylor Q1ZRXFF3NLZAQFXF Up And Up - Reveille 5JWDKS2GPKWIASRR Southern Roadtrip - Delbony P01WB7YGNGJ1G50G Wild Land - Sounds Like Sander ZTILNATJZFIGTX3C Up Early - Ian Kelosky JLQTZ1LWYXKI2YTE #selfsufficiency #preparedness #homesteadingfamily ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult Top 3 things you should be doing this year to INCREASE your self-sufficiency The past two years have been rough on all of us, but what are the things we have control over that we can do to help create self-sufficiency? I'm sharing my top three recommendations in this video. Start off 2022 with a bang by creating more sel... <![CDATA[Make the CRISPEST, CRUNCHIEST Canned Pickles EVER! (Use THIS Method)]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/eFahX6ZzyzA8VP4LvGCzGF https://stream.echo6.co/w/eFahX6ZzyzA8VP4LvGCzGF Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:41:30 GMT Knowing how to make pickles is something every home-gardener should know. But which pickle recipe is best? Which recipe maintains that pickle flavor, and which canning method leaves your pickles crunchy, even one year later?

Come watch as I test five different canning methods and see the results one year later, then see my new favorite method that beat out all the rest!

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us at https://www.homesteadingfamily.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources:

Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs:

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WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo

Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us!
Visit us at https://www.homesteadingfamily.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily

A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!!

Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources:

Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs:

]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult This SECRET INGREDIENT changed Everything (Fruit Leather Your Kids Will LOVE) Homemade fruit leather is such a treat, but until recently, I could never make it the way I remember from the grocery store as a kid... now, with my secret ingredient, I can make fruit leather that's sweet, chewy and soft, all at the same time, wi... <![CDATA[10 BUSHELS OF CORN!?! (How we are preserving it!)]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/9WN3saKHQrb9mHojKqVVCb https://stream.echo6.co/w/9WN3saKHQrb9mHojKqVVCb Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:41:01 GMT We've harvested all the corn and saved it from the frost, now we're getting it preserved for long-term storage by freeze-drying!

Does freeze-dried corn taste as good as fresh corn? Come see as I make cream corn from the freeze-dried corn!

We're taking the corn from the garden, to preservation, to the table, all in this video!

For the written cream corn recipe shared in this video, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-freeze-dried-corn

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT - Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT Once in a Royal David's City - S8EXRKBSQ8H8G6BN Troublesome Teddy - 0ACJZLHJPQ5EFGPV Huckleberry Moonshine Rag - LDUG6L7UZZFSOM51 Midnight Square Dance - JJM4EWZZPKATDKM3 Tire Swing By the Creek - 6DDCECMVVR65DSNJ Wabash Campfire - UY07SHGSIKAPEFPF #freezedriedcorn #preservingcorn #cornpreservation ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult 10 BUSHELS OF CORN!?! (How we are preserving it!) We've harvested all the corn and saved it from the frost, now we're getting it preserved for long-term storage by freeze-drying! Does freeze-dried corn taste as good as fresh corn? Come see as I make cream corn from the freeze-dried corn! We're ... <![CDATA[Common Compost Problems FIXED! & How to Turn (Your SIMPLE) Compost]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/sgCEixdNs9P943CxTvyMxg https://stream.echo6.co/w/sgCEixdNs9P943CxTvyMxg Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:40:37 GMT Learn why and how to manually turn your compost, without the need for an expensive compost tumbler. Complete with troubleshooting tips to secure compost success.

Be sure to check out the blog post for more info: https://homesteadingfamily.com/when-and-how-to-turn-compost

If you're looking to start your compost pile, learn how with Josh's SIMPLE method here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us at https://www.homesteadingfamily.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: - Healthy Healing at Home- Free 4 video workshop on our herb course Herbal Medicine Cabinet: Colds https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt - Bread Making workshop- Free 4 video workshop on our masterclass, The Art of Homemade Bread https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop - Meals on Your Shelf- Free 4 video workshop on canning. The Abundant Pantry: Canning https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - A PDF download filled with our family’s favorite holiday recipe. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/favorite_holiday_recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT #Composting #CompostTroubleshooting #CompostQuestions ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult Common Compost Problems FIXED! & How to Turn (Your SIMPLE) Compost Learn why and how to manually turn your compost, without the need for an expensive compost tumbler. Complete with troubleshooting tips to secure compost success. Be sure to check out the blog post for more info: https://homesteadingfamily.com/whe... <![CDATA[How Long Are Jars Of HOME-CANNED Food SAFE? (CANNING MADE SIMPLE)]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/bcUmutGF7qK4DiuEHZ2vAB https://stream.echo6.co/w/bcUmutGF7qK4DiuEHZ2vAB Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:40:26 GMT You've taken the time to prepare and can your own food, then you've stored them away on the pantry shelf... but how long is that canned food good for? If you have cans of food on the shelf that have been there for more than a year, are they still good to eat?

In this video, I'm answering those questions and more to give you the confidence of not only canning your own food but knowing how long it's safe to eat, and how long it's still delicious and nutritious!

For more info, visit the blog: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-long-is-canned-food-good-for

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us at https://www.homesteadingfamily.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: - Healthy Healing at Home- Free 4 video workshop on our herb course Herbal Medicine Cabinet: Colds https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt - Bread Making workshop- Free 4 video workshop on our masterclass, The Art of Homemade Bread https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop - Meals on Your Shelf- Free 4 video workshop on canning. The Abundant Pantry: Canning https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - A PDF download filled with our family’s favorite holiday recipe. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/favorite_holiday_recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT #cannedfood #canning #canningsafety ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult How Long Are Jars Of HOME-CANNED Food SAFE? (CANNING MADE SIMPLE) You've taken the time to prepare and can your own food, then you've stored them away on the pantry shelf... but how long is that canned food good for? If you have cans of food on the shelf that have been there for more than a year, are they still ... <![CDATA[PODCAST: Simple Steps to PRACTICAL HOMEMADE COMPOST (Pantry Chat)]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/eMtPhNkZo8QVw4GCU2389N https://stream.echo6.co/w/eMtPhNkZo8QVw4GCU2389N Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:38:58 GMT We're diving into composting in this episode of the Pantry Chat! Composting is kind of a mystery to many people, but it's a little bit of chemistry, a little bit of biology, and a little bit of art!

Everyone seems to have an opinion on how to properly compost, which can make it seem complicated, but our goal is to simplify the process to create a dependable method for creating compost in a reasonably short period of time.

This is a follow-up video to Josh's EASY method of composting, so be sure to catch that video as well: https://youtu.be/3GZ4EgD-0x0

You can also watch this video and the previous composting video, plus get written step-by-step instructions on the blog: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way

Links Mentioned: - Composting 101: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-compost-the-easy-way - Compost Thermometer (affiliate): https://amzn.to/2S2co7P

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Chit Chat
6:40 - Q&A
9:17 - Composting
9:47 - Greens & Browns
12:06 - Ratios
14:23 - Space/Size
17:12 - Assembly
18:12 - Water
19:27 - Temperature
20:38 - Cover
23:25 - Time
24:55 - Option #1
25:36 - Option #2
28:18 - Turning
31:09 - Finished Compost

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us at https://www.homesteadingfamily.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Click any of the links below for instant access to free video training resources: - Healthy Healing at Home- Free 4 video workshop on our herb course Herbal Medicine Cabinet: Colds https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt - Bread Making workshop- Free 4 video workshop on our masterclass, The Art of Homemade Bread https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop - Meals on Your Shelf- Free 4 video workshop on canning. The Abundant Pantry: Canning https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop Click any of the links below for instant access to these free downloadable PDFs: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - A PDF download filled with our family’s favorite holiday recipe. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/favorite_holiday_recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self Sufficient Life- Simple PDF download on 5 steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://classes.homesteadingfamily.com/5_steps_to_a_more_sufficient_life - Thrive Wellness Checklist- A simple PDF download for healthy living. https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- PDF download that is an introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list- PDF with Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles- Carolyn’s favorite make-ahead breakfast casseroles. https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs- PDF download with multiple ways to preserve eggs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden- PDF download with an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A PDF on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes- PDF download on fermenting tomatoes https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs- Downloadable, step by step directions to drying, freezing and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard- PDF with instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT #compost #composting #easycomposting ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult PODCAST: Simple Steps to PRACTICAL HOMEMADE COMPOST (Pantry Chat) We're diving into composting in this episode of the Pantry Chat! Composting is kind of a mystery to many people, but it's a little bit of chemistry, a little bit of biology, and a little bit of art! Everyone seems to have an opinion on how to pro... <![CDATA[My kids won’t stop making this EASY PANTRY MIX... (Best Brownie Mix EVER!)]]> https://stream.echo6.co/w/5uWz48gComYKU45MywrbrN https://stream.echo6.co/w/5uWz48gComYKU45MywrbrN Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:28:33 GMT Come mix up these easy DIY brownie mixes that can sit on your pantry shelf until you're ready to use them!

Then, with just a few minutes of hands-on time, you can have dessert ready to pop in the oven!

For the full written recipe, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/brownie-mix-recipe-in-a-jar

MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our eleven children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me! Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - Homesteading Family's Favorite Holiday Recipes - Grab all of our family’s favorite holiday recipes. https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-holiday-recipes - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Permaculture for Your Homestead- An introduction to permaculture with some strategies for applying it to one’s homestead and garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PFYH_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Carolyn’s Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles - These easy casseroles are a life-saver for busy weeks! https://homesteadingfamily.com/MABC_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs with multiple methods. https://homesteadingfamily.com/Eggs_YT - 5 Steps to a Healthy Garden - Get an explanation of what makes healthy soil and 5 steps you can take to improve your garden. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsGardenYT - Save the Crumbs- Several Recipes for using bread leftovers, a less committal entry to bread than the workshop. https://homesteadingfamily.com/STC_YT - Fearless Fermenting- A simple guide on basic lacto-ferments. https://homesteadingfamily.com/FF_YT - Fermenting Tomatoes - Easiest and fastest tomato preservation: https://homesteadingfamily.com/FT_YT - Preserving Culinary Herbs - Downloadable, step-by-step directions to drying, freezing, and salting culinary herbs. https://homesteadingfamily.com/PCH_YT - Render Your Own Lard - Grab these easy instructions on how to render your own lard. https://homesteadingfamily.com/RYL_YT - Grandma Lynn's Blueberry Buckle - A delicious dessert anytime of year: https://homesteadingfamily.com/BB_YT Animated Adventure - Andy Ellison H9JCQSRSBTHCVBDN Tire Swing By The Creek - Heartland Nights DWE3J01KRIWBVYRD Toy Story - DKH NJ62JDRIPWZQDXMJ Almost Like Summer - Delbony OHPWF1X0L1D8AHGK #brownies #browniemix #diybrowniemix ]]> (YT)Homesteading Family nonadult My kids won’t stop making this EASY PANTRY MIX... (Best Brownie Mix EVER!) Come mix up these easy DIY brownie mixes that can sit on your pantry shelf until you're ready to use them! Then, with just a few minutes of hands-on time, you can have dessert ready to pop in the oven! For the full written recipe, visit the blog...