When diving into the world of homesteading, it can quickly become overwhelming when you realize just how many skills there are to learn. Where should you start? I’m so glad Carolyn of Homesteading Family joined me for this conversation. As a long-time homesteader and mother of 10, Carolyn shares how she got started building her skillset to support the homesteading lifestyle she desired for herself and her family. Carolyn is a wealth of information, and she is passionate about teaching others how to live this beautiful way of life, too.

In this episode, we cover:
The most important old-fashioned skills in 2022
Why learning new skills is actually easier than you think
How to fit in learning new skills when you are already maxed out
The benefits of saying no to convenience
What our children gain from growing up in a homesteading lifestyle
A few areas where we choose the convenient route
The one thing to get in order before you start learning old-fashioned skills

GUEST BIOGRAPHY
Carolyn Thomas and her husband, Josh, live on a 40 acre homestead in Idaho surrounded by gardens, livestock, and children. She spends her days rocking babies, homeschooling her children, and preserving food for the coming winter. As part of her passion, she also teaches homesteading skills to encourage other families to live simply and focus on the things that really matter... faith, family, and really good food!

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Homesteading Family classes: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.co...
Carolyn’s Home Management Series on YouTube:    • Home Management Series  
Homesteading Family’s Household Management Class: https://classes.homesteadingfamily.co...
Ball Blue Book:   / 633538.ball_blue_book_of_preserving  
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Townsends.us books: https://www.townsends.us/collections/...

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