We’ve got some BIG news to share with you! 🎉 After nearly seven years and more than 250 episodes, we’re wrapping up The Pantry Chat Podcast… but don’t worry, this isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of something new!👉 Welcome to the Everyday Homesteading Podcast.In this episode, we reflect on the heart behind the Pantry Chat, share what’s happening on the homestead right now, and reveal why we’re relaunching under a new name. The mission hasn’t changed; we’re still here to encourage you, equip you with practical skills, and talk about the why behind the homesteading lifestyle. But with this new name, the podcast will be easier to find, more accessible, and even more helpful for those just starting their homestead journey.📅 Mark your calendars: On October 18, 2025, we’ll be back with five brand-new episodes to kick off Everyday Homesteading.💡 Here’s how you can help make this launch a success! Sign up to be part of our launch team and earn a chance to get some pretty great giveaways/prizes! 🎁 Join here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/podlaunchThank you for being part of Pantry Chat all these years. We are so grateful for this community, and we can’t wait to continue the journey with you in this new season. Whether you’re on 40 acres with livestock or growing herbs on a windowsill, you belong here.🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:- Sign up for the School of Traditional Skills 2025 Summit here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/STS_HF_n- Get my best tips on how to prepare for large preservation days on the homestead: https://homesteadingfamily.com/tips-for-a-busy-preservation-day/This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. Use code "HomesteadingFamily" for 20% off your order: https://homesteadingfamily.com/s-american-blossom-linensTime Stamps:0:00 - Introduction11:00 - American Blossom Linens13:55 - Prepping for Big Canning Days16:08 - Water Source for Chickens19:40 - 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.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA 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/HHHytYour 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-workshopYou are officially invited to be part of our brand-new Everyday Homesteading Podcast Launch Team. Yay!By joining, you’ll get:✅ Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at the new podcast✅ Entry into our private launch community✅ The chance to win some incredible giveaways
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A Former Tech Insider's Warning About the Future
In this episode of the Pantry Chat, I sit down with my friend Rory Groves from @thegrovestead to talk about his family’s journey from a tech career in the city to raising six kids on a homestead in Minnesota.Rory’s story will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt the tug to get out of the rat race and build something lasting with their family. What started with a single tomato plant on a city balcony turned into a thriving homestead of gardens, orchards, and livestock. But more than that, it turned into a way of life intentionally built around faith, family, and meaningful work.Rory is the author of Durable Trades and The Family Economy (links below), books that have encouraged thousands to think differently about how we live, work, and raise our children. In this conversation we dive into:- The slow, steady steps Rory and Becca took toward self-sufficiency- Why it’s vital to build rhythms of joy into the homestead for our kids- What “durable trades” really mean and why they matter today- Rory’s thoughts on AI, technology, and the need to preserve skills that last- Why homesteading isn’t about escaping the world, but preserving something worth passing onCheck out the blog post for links and more information here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/preserving-a-way-of-life-with-rory-groves/Durable Trades: https://homesteadingfamily.com/durable-tradesThe Family Economy: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-family-economyThis is about more than food or farming—it’s about preserving culture, family, and faith for generations to come.Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction0:49 - Lehman's1:50 - 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/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA 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/HHHytYour 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-workshopMeals 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://homesteadingYou are officially invited to be part of our brand-new Everyday Homesteading Podcast Launch Team. Yay!By joining, you’ll get:✅ Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at the new podcast✅ Entry into our private launch community✅ The chance to win some incredible giveaways
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The 3 Red Flags of Herbal Dosing (A Doctor's Guide)
Do you ever wonder how to safely use herbal medicine at home? Whether it’s tinctures, teas, powders, or capsules, figuring out the right dose can feel a little overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out. In this week’s Pantry Chat, I’m joined by Dr. Patrick Jones from HomegrownHerbalist.net to break it all down in a simple, practical way.We’re covering:🌿 The pros and cons of different herbal preparations (tinctures, teas, capsules, powders, and salves)🌿 How to safely dose herbs for adults, children, and even animals🌿 The three big safety checks every herbalist (and mom!) needs to know before giving herbs🌿 Which herbs are safe for daily, long-term use, and which ones should only be used short-term🌿 Real-life stories from both the clinic and the homestead on how herbs can make a big difference in emergencies and everyday healthHerbal medicine doesn’t have to feel intimidating. With a little know-how, you can confidently use herbs to support your family’s health, without second-guessing if you’re “doing it wrong.”📌 Resources & Links:- Elderberry Syrup Recipe: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-elderberry-syrup-immune-boosting-recipe/- Learn more from Dr. Patrick Jones: HomegrownHerbalist.net- More herbal medicine tips from our homestead: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-use-herb-medicine-safely-at-home Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction2:48 - Lehmans4:13 - Main Topic22:03 - Dosing Herbal Remedies~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA 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/HHHytYour 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-workshopMeals 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-workshopFREE 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/5SteYou are officially invited to be part of our brand-new Everyday Homesteading Podcast Launch Team. Yay!By joining, you’ll get:✅ Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at the new podcast✅ Entry into our private launch community✅ The chance to win some incredible giveaways
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Heal Thyself! How HERBS + BEES = Powerful Remedies
Honey is so much more than a sweetener... It’s medicine. In this episode of the Pantry Chat, I sit down with beekeeper and herbalist Kaylee Richardson from The Honeystead to explore how combining bee products like honey, propolis, and beeswax with herbs can take your natural remedies to the next level.We’ll cover:🌿 Why bees are the “original herbalists”🍯 How honey makes herbal medicine more effective (and better tasting!)🛡️ Using propolis as a powerful antimicrobial for throat sprays and salves🧴 Beeswax’s role in healing salves and skin protection🥄 Simple herbal honey remedies you can make at home today👉 For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/the-beekeepers-apothecary/📖 Learn more in Kaylee’s new book The Beekeeper’s Apothecary – pre-order for bonuses here: https://amzn.to/4mEnbht🛒 Shop quality honey, bulk herbs, and pantry staples at Azure Standard. New customers get 15% off orders of $100+ with code HOMESTEADINGFAMILY15 at https://homesteadingfamily.com/main-azure-standard-b Time Stamps:0:00 - Introduction3:04 - Azure Standard4:45 - 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/HFWelcomeVideoGrow, Preserve & Thrive with us!Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.comFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamilyInstagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamilyRumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamilyA 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/HHHytYour 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-workshopMeals 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-workshopFREE 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/TWYou are officially invited to be part of our brand-new Everyday Homesteading Podcast Launch Team. Yay!By joining, you’ll get:✅ Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at the new podcast✅ Entry into our private launch community✅ The chance to win some incredible giveaways
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The Most Important Homesteading Skill (It's Not What You Think)
It’s midsummer here on the homestead, and that means the harvest is rolling in, the to-do list is growing, and the kitchen floor is… sticky.In this Pantry Chat, we're talking about:🌱 What to plant now for a winter harvest (and why August is the perfect time)🐛 How to deal with grasshopper invasions when you can’t keep chickens🥬 The easiest way to grow lettuce without spending forever washing it💛 Why gratitude changes everything when homestead life feels overwhelming🌳 Lessons from our fruit trees about control—and learning to let goWhether you’re in the thick of canning season or planning your fall garden, this chat will inspire you to tackle your homesteading season with fresh perspective and renewed joy.📌 Related links:- Thanks to American Blossom Linens for sponsoring today's podcast. Grab anything form their website and get 20% off with coupon code "HomesteadingFamily" at checkout: https://americanblossomlinens.com - How to Grow Cut-and-Come-Again Lettuce: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-grow-lettuce-the-easy-way/- How to Plant a Fall & Winter Garden: https://homesteadingfamily.com/20-vegetables-to-plant-in-late-summer/- Organic Garden Pest Control Without Chemicals: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-pest-control/- Our Favorite Garden Tools: https://homesteadingfamily.com/best-tools-for-the-garden/You are officially invited to be part of our brand-new Everyday Homesteading Podcast Launch Team. Yay!By joining, you’ll get:✅ Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at the new podcast✅ Entry into our private launch community✅ The chance to win some incredible giveawaysJoin the launch team for a chance to win some great prizes here: homesteadingfamily.com/podlaunch
Desperate to grow, cook, and preserve real food for your family in only 5-10 hours a week, but stuck as a new homesteader looking for practical, tried and true methods that work? You wanted those pantry shelves filled yesterday, but the more you try, the more it seems a distant pipe dream. Online content is filled with impractical, untried homesteading advice, which wastes your precious time and money.Everyday Homesteading steps in with practical, tested solutions, cutting through the chaos with clear plans tailored for busy beginners to reclaim your family’s health and independence through gardening, raising livestock, fresh seasonal cooking, herbal medicine and safe food preservation.Hosted by veteran homesteaders, Josh and Carolyn Thomas, who grow 70% of their family’s food while running two businesses and homeschooling their large family, they have mastered practical homesteading for busy modern families. They have taught hundreds of thousands of new homesteaders to thrive with real-life homesteading through their online platforms Homesteading Family and School of Traditional Skills.Tune in weekly to learn how to grow, cook, and preserve your family’s food, ditch health-destroying toxins, and save money monthly on groceries, all while building strong relationships and a sustainable legacy for your kids. Hit play now!
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