Living Free In Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today, I am joined by John Willis of Special Operations Equipment and Toolman Tik Cook to talk about building your empire, using social media and YouTube to grow your audience, and more. Event: Advanced Wound Care with Chuck Peoples Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: EMP Shield, Coupon Code LFTN Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ToolmanTim.Co NicoleSauce.com SelfRelianceFestival.com Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN  Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link  

Today, I am going to talk about being ready for first aid needs on the homestead. Event: Girl Gun Weekend: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/girl-gun-weekend-2023/ Sponsor 1: Strong Roots Resources: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Homestead Advanced Wound Care Class. https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/homestead-medical/ Livestream Schedule: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Tuesday 12:30pm CT Live with Toolman Tim Cook: Build Your Empire Thursday 7pm CT Live for SRF Friday 8am CT Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry More Green Beans to put up Sioux Vide Venison Roast Drying more mint for winter teas Redoing the prepper pantry since we wont be remodeling it this year Kitchen Remodel Update Weekly Shopping Report Our trip was a little abbreviated this week. Not needing anything there, we skipped Home Depot; I figured to check the price of a 2x4x8 online, but it's not clear which product I've been viewing; it m

Today we talk about the overall gardening season   Featured event: Foraging Walk by Kerry Brown On Saturday August 12th, around 10 am at Solomon Park in Wartburg, TN I'll be holding a foraging walk as a guest of the Morgan County, TN Homesteaders Group. They have a group on Facebook if you search that particular title. Location: Wartburg Civic Center- Solomon Park 132 Carter Street Wartburg, TN 37887 Sponsor 1: John Pugliano of The Wealthsteading Podcast Sponsor 2: Agoristtaxadvice.com   Forage Wine berries Watercress is coming back Mint is all over the place Yarrow   Livestock Trapped! Baby ducks got free Compost area is built for chickens Rabbits are moving to grass next week - took us a long time to get that set up because of sheep being added (talk about adding too much at once) Separating the boys from the girls (why)   Grow Overall season update Last seeding of summer things and rotation into fall Processing garlic More on the onion harvest Green beans and shade cloth

Today, we talk about learning new things and how that fits in with a happy and productive life. I also highlight a new side hustle that one of our community has launched, and review the results of a recent survey that came from the weekly mail. Have you signed up for the weekly mail? Do so here. Featured Event: Early Bird Prices are about to be a thing of the past for Self Reliance Festival Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com: https://bit.ly/43aLbid Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Davian McNight, 2:30 PM Central Friday Homestead Happenings, 10:30 Central Time  Tales from the Prepper Pantry Getting ready for the canning webinar: Bone in chicken Failed to notice a rotting butternut squash “What’s that smell?” Spicy Pickle relish (thoughts on condiments) Return of the Dinner for One concept Quick Cube Steak Recipe Send me pictures of 4% vinegar if you find them at your store (And how to react to information like that) Side Hustle Feature: BovineBits Op

Today we give a midsummer update on the homestead, talk about community, and celebrate some things that have made life a little easier this year. Featured event: Pressure Canning Class Wednesday at 5pm Central DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ LAST CALL: Paul Wheaton’s Permaculture Adventure Bundle, $35 Holler Roost Plans on Etsy Rainy year is good Schedule based on weather: Early morning, midday break, later afternoon (Lots of breaks) Forage Paw paw update Red clover, mullein, echinacea, chocolate mint Creek mint Lambs quarter (final round) Mullain seed Elderberries acting differently this year Yarrow  Livestock Baby rabbits Feeding dogs raw is a challenge 8 baby ducks - all girls again Go to bed training Working with automation and the chickens Sheep pregnancy assessment Getting ready to move boys to my place Goat is foraging Grow Tomato blight experiment T has pet projects for food Reset mottled shade bed for thorny berries Green beans are b

Today we talk about what an economic crash looks like, discuss if we are in the midst of one, and explore what you can do to navigate the current economy with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival in Camden, OCT 14-15 Sponsor 1: Paul Wheaton Permaculture Adventure Bundle Paul Wheaton and our friends at permies.com are offering a limited-time Permaculture Adventure Bundle that can kickstart your journey into natural building and homesteading. This fantastic offer has the potential to turn your summer into an educational tsunami. It's available at an unbeatable price of $35 through Friday. Link to Product:  https://permies.com/w/permaculture-adventure?f=495 Link to Blog Post: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/07/12/permaculture-adventure/ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Matthew Sercely at Agorist Tax Advice offers a free consultation to LFTN listeners so that you can find out if working with him to structure your finances, track tax write offs, and understand any risks as

Join me as we explore what seven years of podcasting has taught me about getting started, gear, monetizing and more. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Livestream Schedule: Tuesday, 9:30M CT, Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis Thursday, 7AM CT, Self Reliance Festival Livestream Friday, 10:30AM CT, Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry Moved and inventoried last year’s canned goods Herb Garden Pick Me Up Tea 21 jars of green beans are put up for 2023/24 Beets did poorly this year :( Got to use the All American Canner that was gifted to me last fall and LOVED IT. Will be selling the Presto Canners I have (⅔) Wednesday at 5pm CT, Preserve It! Overview and  Waterbath Canning: https://nicolesauce.podia.com/waterbath-canning Frugality Tip: Cherry Pitter DIY Quick, inexpensive, easy way to pit cherries!   Operation Independe

Episode 765: Happy Independence Day with Tag and John Willis   Today we talk about exiting the system, increasing personal freedom, building community, off grid living and freedom with Tag and John Willis.   Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee LiveDoneFree Main content of the show Make it a great week!   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.    Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN  Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about the heat of summer, interesting new forge things I have discovered here, chicken nuggets, baby ducklings, and processing garlic. Featured Event: Sunday at 4pm Central, A live Auction for Jenni Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QisNMJGOETA Come tell your Jenni Story: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/06/28/share-your-jenni-story-live-this-sunday/ Sponsors: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Heat and livestock on the homestead: A brainstorm. Forage Mullein is tall with flowers Yarrow Wood Sorrel (Just learning about this one) Last of the day lilies Gooseberries All the mints and herbs! Livestock Rabbit Is due Eggs hatching in the next week LGD vet appointment Chicken compost yard is set up Baby ducks first time swimming Integrating two duck flocks Goats are out and grazing Grow Green beans are ready First tomato usually happens this week - we will see Planting last round of cucumber, squash, bean seeds

Today we talk about we talk about one of the most important things you can do to opt out of having your life lived for you, and beginning to build the life you choose yon your terms: Decide. Livestream Schedule Tuesday: 12:30PM CT Live with John Willis and Bear Independent Friday: 9:00AM CT Homestead Happenings Featured Event: Permaculture Technology Jambouree starts next week and you can still BOGO! https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=495 (Spokane Meetup July 6) Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chickens in the freezer in parts this year (why we did this) Dehydrated Oregano in volume Preparing to be gone for 5 days - Meatloaf, crockpot meal, reheatable meals Time to resupply paper goods Been buying keto road snacks: pork rinds, meat sticks, egg wraps Fried fish with pork rinds Working on amounts for the salisbury steak recipe from the spring workshop Weekly Shopping Report from Joe We made

Today we talk about the busy season of the homestead, canning update, garden abundance, weeds, chicken graduation weekend and more. Featured event: October Chicken Processing with Joel Salatin, Oct 16 Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Forage Elderflower Mullein flower soon to be hee Wild Raspberry Gooseberry Stinging nettle Might have found butternut Sassafrass leaves Willow and comfrey cuttings  Livestock Chicken graduation weekend Rabbit graduation weekend New baby rabbits on the way Bresse chickens have figured out how to go in an out of Holler Roost Ducklings are also starting to learn the Holler Roost ramp (took 5 days) Setting up compost area in the chicken yard Weird sheep behavior Low eggs from old duck flock - usual for July Grow Harvest fodder trees Broccoli 2.0 harvest First cabbages for the year and ever Tomato wall update Peas ending Greenbeans will be ready this week Planting more cucumbers Pulling pepper flowers to

Episode 761 - You Need To Fire Someone   When you are making lots of policies, you need to fire someone, and other words of wisdom.   Featured event: The Homestead Starter Pack, a 7-week course: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/event/homesteading-starter-pack-a-seven-week-course/   Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com: https://bit.ly/43aLbid Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx   Livestream Schedule No Tuesday Live Thursday 7pm SRF Live Friday at 10:30am CT - Homestead Happenings   Tales from the Prepper Pantry Chicken Workshop Prep Chili and Smoked pork enchiladas Redoing the shelving in the prepper pantry Intervention   Operation Independence Thank you to the community   Main topic of the Show: You Need To Fire Someone   When you are making lots of policies, you need to fire someone. Call people back. (on their terms) If you are having trouble focusing go work out.   Anyone can die at any time: Embrace that.   Membership Plug   MeWe reminder   Make it a great week!  

OToday I welcome Shawm Mills from Hack My Homestead to talk about the Holler Homestead solar project as well as talk about how to approach off grid planning in a big picture way, with goals in mind. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Show Resources HackMyHomestead.com Shawn’s Kickstarter Main content of the show Shawn Mills, founder of Hack My Homestead has been active in our network for over six years. His Mission is to help fellow homesteaders by providing practical and accessible ideas with easy to follow instructions. Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Aff

Today, we will cover our usual Monday segments and discuss the connection between Mind and Body. Featured Event: Chicken Processing: https://bit.ly/3MU6xLr Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu DONT MISS OUT on the seven skill Homestead Starter Pack bundle of online classes! https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com... LFTN Members, you know what to do. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about newest forage in the Holler, injuries and homesteading, and garden success.  Featured Event: Featured Event: Chicken Processing: https://bit.ly/3MU6xLr Sponsor 1: DiscountMylarBags.com: https://bit.ly/43r4dkx Sponsor 2: Freesteading.com: https://bit.ly/3o2BcMR Forage Bee balm is blooming Lemon balm and mint are in high production Elderflower - fritters Honeysuckle Jewel weed Queen Anne’s lace versus Poison Hemlock Wild raspberries Lambsquarter Livestock Duck jail,  Incubating duck eggs,  Bunny processing (chicken workshop june 24) Grow brassicas and wood vinegar,  lettuce,  peas,  chard,  nasturtium,  radishes,  basil,  sage,  oregano,  thyme.  Garlic is close.  1st tomato...not mine Suckers carrots!! Holler Neighbors/Community Getting ready to drop a car to Jenni The Auction Website: jennihill.livingfreeintennessee.com Infrastructure Still reshaping places on the property to calm water runoff Finances Hipcamp is working! Homesteading Starter Kit Starts June 14, 2023, members,

Today I welcome Jason Sparks and Jake Snyder from Kentucky Sustainable Living to talk about how their community grew in just three years, what it takes to be a homesteader, and how to get a regional festival up and running. Featured Event: Kentucky Sustainable Living Festival Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com: https://bit.ly/43aLbid Sponsor 2: EMPShield.com: https://bit.ly/3MBBELx Show Resources Kentucky Sustainable Living Festival Main content of the show Make it a great week GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about the abuses of the foster system in the US, how men are treated in family court, starting and growing your business and we take listener questions with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival: https://bit.ly/3McscNj Sponsor 1: StrongRootsReources.com: https://bit.ly/42UPCgJ Sponsor 2: AgoristTaxAdvice.com: https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa Connect With Us Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee NicoleSauce.com The Survival Podcast GoFundMe for Jenni's Cancer https://www.gofundme.com/f/jenni-hill  Events Cited in our Discussion * June 17 Chainsaw Event at SOE * July 20 15th anniversary event for TSP in Dallas * June 24 Sixth Annual Poultry Processing in the Holler (1 hour east of Nashville):  * October 14-15: Self Reliance Festival at SOE: https://selfreliancefestival.com/?aff=nicolesauce Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community FreeSteading G

Today, I talk about when to train to your weakness, rather than outsource to it because I just took Fighting Pistol at Tactical Response in Camden, Tn and was blown away with how much I was able to learn in just two days. We'll dive into the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches, so you can make informed decisions for your personal growth. Featured Event: Chicken Processing: https://bit.ly/3MU6xLr Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast: https://bit.ly/3oPLTmr Sponsor 2: Senior Chief Electric: https://bit.ly/3MKKbuu Fighting Pistol: https://www.tacticalresponse.com/products/fighting-pistol Livestream Schedule Tuesday, 9:30am CT: First Tuesday Chat with Jack Spirko and John Willis: LFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Wednesday at 12pm CT: Sustainable Living with Jason Sparks and Jake SnyderLFTN YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PX-bHfC3AEOUPWgJ5d40g Odysee: https://odysee.com/@livingfree:b Wednesday evening, time TBD: The H

Join me for an early summer update about what is happening on the Homestead. Chicken processing class is coming soon, more babies than we know what to do with, garden update, dry weather and more. Featured Event: John Willis’ Chainsaw Event, June 17 in Camden, TN Sponsor 1: TheHomesteadConsultant.com Sponsor 2:  AgoristTaxAdvice.comm Forage Honeysuckle Last wild rose harvest (until there are rosehips in the fall) Day lilies Harvesting seed heads from pasture grasses Perilla About time for wild raspberries but I haven't seen any Livestock Breeding one rabbit 28 babies so far this year, starting raw diet Baby chicken and duck update - looks like all female ducks but we are waiting before I claim that Meat birds are about ready to process - Join our 6th annual Chicken Class, June 24 New dogfood for lgd’s, costs less and better quality - pairing with rabbits Grow It has been dry 1st fodder tree harvest Strawberries are slowing down Chard, scapes, peas, broccoli, nasturtium Last round of lettuce Tomato wall

Today we talk about making money, starting your business, the debt ceiling and more with John Pugliano of the Wealthsteading Podcast and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, October 14-15 in Camden, TN Today’s Sponsors: Discount Mylar Bags Freesteading.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee InvestableWealth.com Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN  Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link