139 episodes

What if you could have a healthier, more secure lifestyle with greater sustainability and self-sufficiency for you, your family and your community? That’s what Homesteading Family is all about. Carolyn and Josh have taken their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turned it into a podcast so you can discover how to take the leap from a “normal” life to a homestead life, filled with meaning, beauty and freedom. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city or the country, if you’ve ever wanted to explore the homesteading life, this is your chance to learn how to do it in less time with fewer bumps in the road. It’s like sitting down with a cup of coffee with friends. Round up your cast iron pans and mason jars and start listening!

Pantry Chat - Homesteading Family Homesteading Family

    • Leisure
    • 4.9 • 558 Ratings

What if you could have a healthier, more secure lifestyle with greater sustainability and self-sufficiency for you, your family and your community? That’s what Homesteading Family is all about. Carolyn and Josh have taken their popular YouTube series, “Pantry Chat” and turned it into a podcast so you can discover how to take the leap from a “normal” life to a homestead life, filled with meaning, beauty and freedom. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the city or the country, if you’ve ever wanted to explore the homesteading life, this is your chance to learn how to do it in less time with fewer bumps in the road. It’s like sitting down with a cup of coffee with friends. Round up your cast iron pans and mason jars and start listening!

    #1 Key To LOVING a Home-Centered Life | Essential Mindset for Successful Homesteading! | Pantry Chat

    #1 Key To LOVING a Home-Centered Life | Essential Mindset for Successful Homesteading! | Pantry Chat

    Finding joy in something that can be mundane is a true character trait that's to be highly valued. I'm excited to share our tips on finding joy in homemaking today.

    For more information, visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/finding-joy-in-a-home-centered-life/

    Enjoy the videos from these other creators on finding joy in homemaking:
    - Esther’s video ( @EsthersEden ): https://youtu.be/u6ZoSFlz1JQ?si=QklGHghxinXAZ17K
    - Donna's video ( @creativeessentialmama913 ): https://youtu.be/dOn6OWiJMdM

    Time Stamps:
    0:00 - Chit Chat
    10:05 - Freeze Drying Green Beans
    16:33 - Finding Joy in Homemaking

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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

    • 40 min
    How to find Local Farmers Selling Their Products | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    How to find Local Farmers Selling Their Products | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 
    Today’s question answers how to find local farmers that sell their products.
    For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

    • 2 min
    How To Store Elderberry Wine | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    How To Store Elderberry Wine | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 
    Today’s question is whether or not our homemade elderberry wine needs to be refrigerated or if it’s shelf-stable. 
    For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

    • 1 min
    Have We Lost Pollinators? | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    Have We Lost Pollinators? | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 
    With all the work we’ve been doing on our homestead, we were asked whether we noticed a decline in pollinators. 
    For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com

    • 4 min
    Tips for Making Fermented Ginger Carrots | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    Tips for Making Fermented Ginger Carrots | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 
    Today’s question is answering whether or not you can add more carrots to an already existing batch of fermented carrots. 
    For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-fermented-ginger-carrots/

    • 1 min
    Using Pomona's Pectin for Making Fruit Leather | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    Using Pomona's Pectin for Making Fruit Leather | Pantry Chat Podcast Short

    We’re all busy and have a lot on our schedules, and sometimes we only have time for a quick podcast. Come listen to this podcast short as we answer your questions in a short amount of time. 
    Today we’re answering the question about using Pomona’s Pectin when making fruit leather. 
    For more information and more great Homesteading Family content, visit the website here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/easy-fruit-leather-recipe/

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
558 Ratings

558 Ratings

quidamMom ,

This is about YOU learning

There are many podcasts now about traditional living, but most, I find, are about sharing their journey, their story, their experience, etc. Josh and Carolyn are about helping YOU learn and develop skills, not about watching them do it. They are teachers at heart and it shows.

LoveTrump❤️ ,

I missed you guys!

I'm so happy delivery went well! I'm excited for this up coming growing season and all the advice u will have to give! Thank u for what u do to help all of us 🤗 keep up the fantastic work!! We love it!!!

Blondeannieoakley ,

Worth the listen!

This podcast has been such a blessing. Great for new homesteaders and old hands. Keep it up guys!

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