Old Fashioned On Purpose

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S15: E12: Homesteader, Entrepreneur, Homeschooler: How I Keep All the Balls in the Air Sep 09, 2024

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How do you keep all the balls in the air when you're a multi-faceted homesteader?

In this episode I'm sharing my most-used strategies for managing life as a homeschool mom, content creator, rancher, business owner, restaurant owner, and more. (Plus, the 2025 planner is HERE-- get the details at the end of the episode!)

Podcast Episode Highlights

How our lives have been lately...
Planning ahead is the key
The importance of brain dumping
Project mapping
Write everything down
Make sure your meals are flexible
Give yourself grace
Final thoughts...

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

Learn more about meal craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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S15 E11: A Different Way to Home Dairy: Could SHEEP Be in Your Future? Aug 26, 2024

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We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm.

If you love being a pioneer in new industries, or are looking for a smaller dairy animal with LOTS of potential, this episode is for you!

Podcast Episode Highlights

Why you might want to consider dairy sheep
Ideal number of sheep for beginners
Common breeds of dairy sheep
A closer look at the flavor of the meat
Yield of dairy sheep (and what to feed them for more milk)
Types of cheese you can make
The taste of sheep's dairy milk
Where to find dairy sheep for your homestead
Using the wool on the homestead

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Rachel Hester here: https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E10: What I'm Using for Homeschool Curriculum this Year (and a Plea) Aug 19, 2024

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"What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies.

Find out what I'm using for this coming year, plus an important plea to any homeschooling families.

Podcast Episode Highlights

How I'm a homeschool minimalist
Why we aren't dogmatic about our homeschool curriculum
Our kids and their schooling this year
My thoughts on homeschooling older kids/teens
My thoughts and pleas on education
Our homeschool curriculum choices this year

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

My podcast episode on charter schools: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-14-episode-5-the-hardest-thing-weve-ever-done-the-charter-school-tell-all

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E9: My Half-Baked Plan to Never Buy Chickens Again Aug 12, 2024

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For several years, I’ve been asking myself… how can we close our chicken loop? And by that, I mean how can I reduce the outside inputs in our home food production. It's easier said than done when it comes to livestock, BUT I've hatched a new plan for our chicken operation and I'm excited to share it with you.

Listen in to hear me answer the question: "What is the BEST dual-purpose breed?" along with the breed I decided upon and how I plan to close our chicken loop once and for all (maybe).

Podcast Episode Highlights

How I've been successful on the homestead in "closing the loop"
Why I have been reinspired to figure out how to close the loop with chickens
The challenges I have had so far with closing the loop with chickens
Step #1: Find a dual-purpose chicken breed
Step #2: Get better at hatching eggs
Step #3: Adjust our personal expectations when it comes to meat birds
My wish list for a dual-purpose breed
The top dual-purpose breeds I learned about
Final thoughts on finding the "perfect" chicken

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

My podcast chat with Kate from Venison for Dinner about closing the loop: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/s4-e3-closing-the-loop-with-dairy-eggs-with-kate-schat-2

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E8: NOW is the Time to Start Your Fall Garden. Here's How. Aug 05, 2024

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Looking for a bit of redemption after a less-than-stellar growing season? Want to reduce the pressure to preserve ALL the food right NOW? A fall garden can offer all of this and more and it's one of my secret weapons for growing more food with less stress.

The time to start your fall crops is NOW-- join me to talk about what plants are best, some of my biggest mistakes, and how you can start your own fall garden no matter where you live.

Podcast Episode Highlights

First thoughts on fall gardening (why I'm going to do it, why you can/should)
Figuring out your frost date
Learning about plant maturity dates
Why it's worth it to have a fall garden
Why you need to start NOW for fall gardening
Tips for planting outdoors for a fall garden
My plans for this fall garden

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E7: A More Efficient Way to Sourdough Jul 29, 2024

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I never get tired of talking about sourdough, ESPECIALLY when it comes to ways to bake it more efficiently!

Today I'm joined by Mike from Rosehill Sourdough to dive into some of the common pitfalls in the sourdough world that are costing you time and flour. I love Mike's engineer perspective and he gave me a lot of new ideas to chew on including sifting whole wheat flour, his rule-breaking method of adding salt, why you should let your whole wheat flour age, and more!
Podcast Episode Highlights

Mike's backstory and how he got into sourdough
Why it's good to slow down with sourdough
Biggest mistakes people are making with sourdough
Talking about salt and sourdough
A closer look at sourdough discard
Types of flour to use
Tips for using whole wheat
Favorite sourdough tools

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

Learn more about Mike and Rosehill Sourdough here: http://www.rosehillsourdough.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E6: The Art of Cooking for a Crowd Jul 22, 2024

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Cooking for larger groups used to stress me out SO much, but over the years, I've honed my skills in putting food on the table for big groups WITHOUT spending all day in the kitchen.

In today's episode I'm sharing a few of my favorite old-fashioned strategies for cultivating community with food.

Podcast Episode Highlights

How cooking for large crowds is an old-fashioned idea
Goal #1: Staying in the action despite being in the kitchen
Goal #2: Not expensive, still tasty, and not stressful
Tip #1: Investing in certain tools
Tip#2: Food inventory and types of meals
Tip #3: What to skip...
Strategy #1: Keep a repertoire of group meals
Strategy #2: My thoughts on freezing meals ahead of time
Strategy #3: Maximize your mornings and evenings
Strategy #4: Using a self-serve buffet style
Strategy #5: The stone soup approach
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

My Old-Fashioned on Purpose book: http://oldfashionedbook.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E5: The PERFECT Place to Homestead Jul 15, 2024

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I get the question constantly... "Where's the BEST place to homestead?"

Listen in as I share my (probably surprising) answer, as well as the lessons I've been learning lately about community, flexibility, and leaning in.

Podcast Episode Highlights

Why this question seems to come up a lot lately (for others and myself)
My first casual response to this question...
My official answer to this question about the perfect place to homestead
The potential for people to adapt to conditions
Building ROOTS
Thoughts on the current restlessness trend
What happens when you invest into a place
Pondering the different seasons in all of our lives
Thinking about creating and restoration
When the problem is the solution...
Final thoughts on this question

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

Podcast episode mentioned: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-12-episode-1-when-the-problem-becomes-the-solution-with-rob-avis

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E4: STOP Stressing Over Your Garden: My 3 Non-Negotiable Strategies Jul 08, 2024

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I love to share the mental health benefits of gardening, but what do you do when your garden makes you feel STRESSED, not serene? I've been there (more than once).
Today I'm sharing my 3 non-negotiable garden strategies that I use every single year to ensure my garden is a place of joy and not overwhelm. A must-listen if you're trying to grow food in the midst of a busy life!
Podcast Episode Highlights

My current struggles with streamlining my life
It's fine to question gardening (and even taking a break!)
Strategy #1: Automate your watering
Strategy #2: Cover your soil
Strategy #3: Create garden zones
Final thoughts...

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

Listen to my podcast episode on mulch here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-15-episode-1-mulching-magic-unlocking-the-secrets-to-a-thriving-garden

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S15: E3: Could a Working Dog Make Your Homestead Chores Easier? Jul 01, 2024

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This episode blew my mind! I've been around plenty of working dogs, but they've always been used for working large numbers of livestock on huge pieces of land.

However, this conversation with Jordyn Kelly of Working Aussies Homestead completely changed my mind. Listen as she shares the creative, time-saving ways she uses dogs around her homestead (even for handling chickens!), plus training tips and more.

Podcast Episode Highlights

Why working dogs are important for a homestead
The tasks of a working dog
Tips for helping your dog be chicken-friendly
Best working dog breeds
The possibility of training a dog you already own...
Basic training tips for working dogs
Biggest challenges when training working dogs
How to keep working dogs stimulated
Advice on how to start with working dogs
Resources from Jordyn Kelly

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Jordyn Kelly and Working Aussie Homestead here: www.workingaussieshomestead.com

Never run out of meal ideas again! Learn about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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