The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living

Ep 79. Raking Leaves: The Good, Better, and Best of Balancing Practical, Pretty, and Pollinators

To rake, or not to rake? Balancing a pretty lawn with saving the pollinators can be tricky, but I think you can have the best of both!
 
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Ep 78. Seven Wellness Products I am Loving Right Now

Oooo these are a few of my favorite things! While I will always recommend making items for wellness first, sometimes it is nice to treat yourself. You can't pour into your homestead from an empty cup!
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PRODUCTS MENTIONED
👉Get A​G1 here and get a year's supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free travel packs with your order.
Zarbee's Baby Grape Cough Syrup
Primally Pure Body Care Primally Pure (get $10 off!)
Faithful Family Farmer Lymphatic Salve
LMNT
Red light therapy
Kindle Oasis
 

Ep 77 Good, Better, Best: Choosing the Right Non-Toxic Home Fragrance FOR YOU

Choosing the right non-toxic fragrance for your home is confusing! I hope to simply the decision for you so you can make your own choice about candles and fragrances in your home!
 
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Ep 76. The Results Don't Matter. How to Remain Home-Steady during an Election

The Homestead Challenge is aimed at helping you remain home-steady in these weird times. I hope you find peace in remaining home-steady.
 
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Ep 75. Prepared for Unrest? How City Homesteading Gives Us an Edge

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 adaptability—even without large land or livestock. Tune in to discover essential preparedness skills that every urban homesteader can rely on, and learn how to create a more secure, calm, and resourceful lifestyle in uncertain times. Whether you’re in a small apartment or suburban home, this episode is packed with insights for staying prepared in the modern world.
 
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Ep 74. Holiday Homemaking- 10 Things I am Saying YES to this Holiday Season

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 make your holiday season on the homestead more meaningful and stress-free.
 
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Ep 73. Homesteading Q&As from a City Homesteader

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: https://www.amazon.com/shop/brittanylgibson/list/GO7KI2IV86OD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_P759C43CHW52S5JJ5PX2
Common Bath Bomb Mistakes: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/common-bath-bomb-mistakes/
 
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Ep 72. Homesteading for Busy People: 5 Steps to Do It All Without Losing Your Mind

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 few things and do the work.
 
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Ep 71. 6 Ideas for Winter Homestead Preparedness

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.
 
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Ep 70. Autumn Foraging for Black Walnuts

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 foraging is fun as you get to be in nature as the leaves begin to change, and the black walnuts begin to fall. Black walnuts are super easy to forage and can be a powerful tool in your home herbal medicine kit.
 
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