Everyday Homesteading Podcast
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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The Latest Episodes

Canning Mistakes That Can Kill You: What to Avoid
Canning mistakes can feel intimidating, especially canning mistakes that can kill you or when you hear warnings about food safety and botulism. But the

Should I Water My Garden Every Day? The Simple Guide to Watering Your Garden the Right Way
If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I water my garden every day?” the short answer is no. Most vegetable gardens grow better with deep watering

The Hidden Cost of “The Good Life” (And Why It’s Pulling Families Apart)
Life today is more convenient than ever, but many families feel more disconnected, distracted, and stretched thin. In this post, I’m sharing a perspective

What We’re Changing on the Homestead This Year
If you’ve ever hit a point on your homestead where you wonder, “Can we actually keep doing all of this?” you’re not alone.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Freeze Dryer
Thinking about getting a freeze dryer? Here are 7 things I wish I knew before starting, so you can save time, reduce food waste,

How to Start a Garden (Without Overthinking It): A Simple Beginner’s Guide
Learn how to start a garden the simple way. Step-by-step tips for beginners to grow food without overwhelm or overthinking.

How to Keep Eggs Clean (From Coop to Kitchen) + Safe Egg Handling Guide
If you’ve ever gathered eggs during mud season and wondered what in the world to do with them… you’re not alone. Knowing how to

How to Get Your Kids Excited About Gardening (Even If You’re Still Learning Yourself)
Want to get your kids excited about gardening? Learn how gardening builds life skills and discover a hands-on kids gardening curriculum that makes it

Why Our Daughter Chose to Stay Close to Home
There’s a moment in parenting when you realize your children are no longer just learning from you… They’re beginning to build lives of their

The Quiet Skills That Make a Home Run Well
It’s easy to think a well-run home comes from mastering homesteading skills like baking, gardening, or preserving. But often, it’s the quiet skills that

Stop Planning and Start Gardening (Even If It’s Imperfect)
Afraid to start a garden? Learn why most people never begin, how to overcome fear of failure, and the simple habits that lead to

Self-Sufficiency Is a Myth (And Why Skills Matter More)
There was a time when we thought the goal of homesteading was complete self-sufficiency. The dream looked something like this: living far from everything,