I like, "The Pantry Chat." Isn't that the end goal? Feeding your family? The Pantry Chat, is the perfect culmination of what homesteading & your lifestyle, is all about.
This is quite possibly the best discussion EVER regarding homestead time management!!! I will have to relisten several times to digest completely. Very balanced and realistic. We jumped in full fledged, knowing fully that we were taking on too much and knowing that we would hit a period of overwhelm. The idea was that the learning curve would be shortened. We have now hit the point of overwhelm and are re-evaluating our systems. We are still fully committed, but have to remember we decided to jump in that way and the short learning curve was bound to have and did have consequences (overwhelm, etc.). Now that we are able to look at the systems, and lack thereof, that contributed to the overwhelm or that helped us decide if an endeavour was worthwhile or not, we can hopefully make some good decisions. One thing I love, that I think you guys mentioned, was that there is an endless amount of learning involved. It is never, ever boring, this lifestyle. Every day brings a new challenge and a new learning opportunity and I just adore the heck out of it!! Thank you so very much for sharing your tips, and I look forward very much to the next chat!
I am definitely in sync with you on organization first. There are soooo many things I want to do, but I know that I need to tackle one project at a time, prioritizing what's the best choice to start with. I do alot of researching too instead of moving blindly forward. I find that once I master a project, it becomes a well-oiled machine which allows me to start the next project. You are very encouraging and stabilizing for me. ThanQ.
Pantry Chat is lovely, we have snow in Alaska, garden planning is my top priority. You are so correct that everytime we wanted to eat we had to make meals, sometimes just running to the garden but othertimes we wished we had more one meal cans prepared. Corned beef hash was our favorite :) Really incredible advice, relationships and our mental health are a part of our overall wellbeing. You two are wonderful, seriously a wealth of information in this chat.
The two of you have such a beautiful relationship. You both exude mutual respect and love for one another and show what it means to be one in unity. GOD BLESS You and your family. Love the Pantry Chats!
Paused the video and had to say the following: New subscriber here. Sincere request: how did you become so good at this? From skimming your videos, you guys seem to be pretty science-y and numbers-whiz-y as far as health benefits of certain food items and the costs are concerned. Surely city youngsters absolutely CANNOT do what you do without going through an extensive learning process. And older rural folk while being pretty good with their homesteading skills, aren't as science and math savvy as you guys. And you guys don't even have a rural accent. That means you did grow up in non-rural regions. So how did you guys manage to be well-versed in non-rural knowledge *and* outstanding homesteading skills? This is amazing. It's like you guys are operating on a higher level that we mere plebs are yet to get to. Also, look at you two - constantly looking at each other *and* at the camera - who taught you such heart-melting loving behavior towards spouses. Your love towards each other and your grounded attitude just makes the knowledge that your provide in your videos a sheer delight. Massive respect to both of you. Now, I'll watch the rest of the video. :)
It’s minus 5 F here in Manitoba. I am working on my seed order and test germinating seeds left over from last year to be sure they are good. Dreaming of starting plants as our last frost date is the end of May, to soon to start seedlings. We are 62 & 72 yrs of age and we are search for a person, couple or family that want to live on our farm for the summer in exchange for them helping with our projects. We take a afternoon and evening every week to spend with each other, no chores, no jobs. We calf share with our cow, so we only milk when we need milk. It works really well in the winter when we are at minus 30F and don’t want to be outside to long. 💖
This is so interesting. Good point to plan like making soap just once a year. That way you can put away the project and bring it out just once a year. I like the name "Pantry Chat". It's perfect. You guys are great. You complement each other perfectly. That makes the family and life work great.
I love that you have coordinated your wardrobes for the first two Pantry Chats - you two are adorable 😊 Very helpful information - I can see myself taking your advice in many aspects of life. Thanks for all your hard work!
Well, I do have a husband who helps me tremendously, but he has just developed some very restrictive health issues and I am still raring to go. I hold back sometimes, just because I feel like my enthusiasm to go go go causes him to feel insecure in his new limited role. I hope to never make him feel as if he is less than he ever was as a person, but reality has limited his former capacity to do the heavy lifting. So, NorthStar, you and I are kind of in the same boat. I will do all I can this year, and I will be glad for anything that does manifest itself. Hang in there.
The Pantry is Perfect. Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I have made so many of your pantry items.I love the way they are easy to follow and the reasons why you do them the way you do.I really love the dream cheese and the sauerkraut. We are up to day 2 in the process of making the Kombucha. And many other delicious things. I am really looking forward to making your bread this afternoon. Kind regards, Donna from New Zealand.
I homestead alone. My husband is supportive but does not participate. What advice would you give those of us that don’t have help from others? BTW, my sons are adults with their own families, so not living at home. Thanks so much for all your great vlogs!
I do many of these things with no help and I see it as more of a therapeutic exercise than a ‘survival’ one. One thing I do is prioritize ME and my time. I don’t ever commit to any activity outside my home...if they aren’t paying me,then they they aren’t valuing me ether. I’ve been asked to do LOTS at church & school etc by people who are being run off their feet and as much as I feel sorry for them, they made those choices and didn’t say no. So my advice, learn to say no.
I guess I am very interested in how can I make a small garden when I can’t plant anything in the ground? I live in an apartment but would just love to grow some basic things like tomatoes, pepper, onions, maybe some lettuces etc. but what equipment is available to give me the ability to do that?
Karen Kingrey, not sure if this is helpful but I knew someone that planted veggies on her apartment patio like peas so she could trellis them, you can do this with tomatoes too :) Lettuce can be planted close together and harvested in a cut and come again fashion if you have the room for a container. There is some pretty cool vertical gardening stuff online .
Several yrs ago, I grew 6 huge flower pots .. 3 each of cabbage, pepper & tomato plants. Planted 1 zucchini then put green beans, onion & cucumbers at edge of all. Yrs supply for myself..
New sub here. This is a great reminder of things we need to think of on an ongoing basis -- and it applies to beyond homesteading. I am going to pass this on... Thanks! ~ Kir in Tennessee
One of the most important things in my career as a Systems Analyst was a skill I learned as an office manager. The age old saying - "if you have any problems or questions, just ask". It was a lesson. When training someone, regardless of the task, those who are learning often don't know they are having a problem and thus don't often ask. Some tasks are a progressive learning process, so begin with the fundamentals and then bit by bit introduce the next steps. I witnessed many managers expecting fully skilled functioning from new trainees that was impossible when the task was unfamiliar or the trainee had legacy skills that deviated from the assigned task. First time round, new trainees only catch 25% of the information. So, patience is of utmost importance and expecting mistakes should be a given in the beginning. We all only have 24 hours in a day. Time management can be better explained as activity management and focus on important vs urgent unless important becomes urgent. Never lose sight of important because of urgent.
I don’t have a homestead (yet), but this is great advice and inspires me so much as a homemaker and homeschool mom! Thanks for taking the time to share!
Suggested topics: Controlling Weeds in the Garden; How to Harvest and Store Seeds (Hybrid vs Non-Hybrid); Soil Testers; Plants That Grow Well in the Shade; Growing Peanuts; Keeping a Garden Diary; How to Make a Trellis; Are "Grow Lights" Worth It?; Oxygen Absorbers - Where to Buy and How to Use; How to Make Yeast; Home-made Condiments
I so understand the "gotta" syndrome! I'm 71 and handicapped..(wheelchair). I want to do so many things before I'm too old to do them! LOLOL My dh calls it my "gotta" list! But I did just manage to put up my first jams....blueberries/strawberries. I also canned 3 pints of ground turkey with success! I'm so proud of my self! I have a container garden on my front porch which probably drives my dh crazy. He's an A personality...I'm a "Z" personality! (artsy/and also ADD). What he must put up with. However, he will love the veggies when they start to ripen. I have blooms on tomatoes/summer squash/cucumbers/peppers/sage/peppermint/spearmint/chocolate mint/pineapple mint/oregano/lemon balm/lemon grass/mosquito plant/and some others I can't think of. I also got 5 new butterfly bushes planted (dh did that) and then there are my 10 chickens. DH has 2 acres of yard he takes care of and we have a boxer. The rest of our family is grown and dealing with their own families. I also paint and knit and where have i put my "baseline"? LOLOLOL
Homely with Homesteading family. Could be a name for it. Got an unrelated question though. Could one of you wear a plain shirt so it's not so bussy for my autitic eyes to watch? I have about 68 skills on my wishlist. Some will drop or moved to a familymember. Starting my proces backward you best have some knowledge for preserving your food before expanding you garden.
I love the name "Pantry Chat" keep it going. I have a small farm in No. FL but work 2 jobs to keep the money coming in, Hoping to retire in 2 yrs and possibly relocate somewhere its not so hot & Humid in the Summer. Is there any type of groups, website where I can start looking for Homesteads somewhat set up already ( single and resourceful, But not able to start from scratch)
Oh my gosh!! I think you guys are in my head! I write things down (always a list! I even have a list of lists I need!). Seriously, though, my father taught me this because that way there's something to cross off everyday. So you can always look and see what you accomplished each day. Rigidity is an enemy though. So, agree with that point. My father's way of thinking only worked when I could actually cross things off and not beat myself for not achieving. Of course, he was also the one who told me to "always have a plan 'B'. So, I always had an out if I wasn't able to achieve my planned goals for the day. Priorities are absolutely necessary. Every day.
I'm listening to the replay. You brought up the dairy cow. That is a great thing to barter with. I am considering creating a local homestead coop. Meaning... if this family manages a couple dairy or goat milkers, another family manages a MEAN garden, and another family manages fruit trees, another manages the honey bees, etc.
What a lovely vid. I’m loving the format with the two of you (you are so adorable together, it’s very heartwarming). I’m liking ‘The Pantry Chat’ as a name too. Even if you do venture into other areas of the homestead to film :0) I love what you say about factoring in relationships. It’s so easy to forget when we are go-go-go! all of the time. Thanks again x
Did you think about the good quality vertilizer you get with a cow..... good luck with that choice!!! cows ar sooooo smart and nice, but it will only give milk if you get it pregnant (english?) every other year at least! you need to think about all the calves and what you are going to do with them... If you slaughter them you can even make your own cheese... but are you committed to do that?
Can you expand more on chores for children by age? I know it will vary a little by child, but it seems like people don't understand what children are capable of.
Love yr videos I am 61 blessed years old and just starting a healthy lifestyle looking to start canning and a couple chickens thank you for all your information be blessed
Think about bartering food and crops and sharing equipment and skills with your neighbors. They have the same restraints on their time as you do. Teamwork is the only way to homestead.
Like the pantry chat for a name. Question noticed many of your jars have the rings left on them do you not remove them? I am fermenting red peppers (on sale 29 pounds $14 ) just did up my home grown garlic that normally turns at this time in a salt ferment.
also Im guessing each of you have different ideas about whats important to each of you. At least with my hubs and I we feel different about whats important to us.
Carolyn, I am very interested in learning what can go into a box until you find the time to can them. I am going to start the eggs like you posted. What about garden tomatoes, beets, strawberries, etc.?
Super discussion and I so agree with everything and myself has gone through a steep learning curve this last year. Always remember you are never too old to learn something new and do not be afraid to swap/barter skills, I will teach you this if you teach me that. It is a sign of strength, not weakness to admit you do not know how to do something and can you help or better, teach me. I find the younger generation half so few skills compared to whet we were taught and I am guilty as well, not teaching my kids as many skills as I should have. Being a single mom and breadwinner, it was not easy to find the time for that, but now as they are adults, I can teach them still when they ask
Pantry chat is a very good title. Even if you are doing them from the garden, the products from the garden going to the pantry. In many respects it's the pantry, and the responsible storing of food that truly delineates the homestead lifestyle the independent lifestyle.
Pantry Chat is a great name. Even if you sit outside near the garden, that stuff is still going into the pantry. It's unique and speaks to the information you're sharing...
I found it easiest to color code my "To Do " Daily Weekly Monthly yearly and then on each card (was a recipe card) highlight what are musts, wants, needs example how to make Bread. you home school make it a class project get them to help , how long to make bread and then time the prep then write it down. they not only learn how to time manage but they know how long It will take. they learn more by your great example then by anything else. you know you already do it. really appreciate how you demonstrate respect for each other when you talk great show of how to despite what life throws at you .
I’m not sure if it exists yet but I’d love to see a chat about all you do in house and outside ie, soap canning, laundry detergent ect for people who’ve never been on a homestead I don’t think I know of all of the little things it may require
I love the idea of making all your soap in a day or two. Batching things is a great way to think about it. Even when I can green beans or dehydrate basil. I don’t want to drag it out for weeks and weeks.
Well for me in the north east Pennsylvania in the Poconos just getting my eggs in the morning and afternoon and getting my seeds ready for planting when spring scum we’re going to win early spring and putting what I need to get ready for my vegetable garden how to put it where to put it and to add more hens to my flock
Thank you. I love the pantry chat the name is very fitting. Also, I like your level of professionalism in presenting your information. I often feel that live videos can be very disjointed and distracting and this is very smooth and helpful. I truly appreciate your knowledge and the pantry chat--we get to know you a little better.
Very important video, thank you as tImE is to HARD to find these days... I have a question please, why do some of your canning jars looks as IF there are no lids?Hugs & smiles & brightest blessings always... 💞🎵🌷🌺 🌸 😆 👏 👍 💫 🌟 💛
Ruby Moorman They take the rings off after they can that way if a lid did not seal or comes unsealed they can tell easer. The ring can help give a false seal by holding the lid down. I hope that helped.😁
@@Tammy-cu3nk That helped a lot, thank you, but this is not what I actually meant, blushing... On the top shelf, "right behind you Penny is jars that looks as "IF" they don't have any inner lids on them at all, just must be the way the light is hitting them... Hugs
Really like the name" PANTRY Chat". Thank you for everything:-) I would like to ask how do you manage the check lists? Do you keep them on the wall so everyone can see them?
It's true what they say, "you can eat an Elephant, but you've got to take small bites" 🤣 Gardening is exactly the same. Never try to clear/dig a large patch of ground. You'll break your back, become discouraged with lack of progress, and then quit. Dividing it in 4 works. Just clear 1/4 and get it planted with easy, quick growing veg. Once it's growing, clear a second 1/4 and plant potatoes, which are great at weed suppression. Look after this for the year, and cover the other 1/2, and leave till Autumn. This will kill weeds, and it will be ready for digging/soil improving before Winter. The advantage of dividing in 4, is that it's the base for good crop rotation.
Great video! I agree 100% with everything you guys said. We're 13 years into this homesteading endeavour, but have added things on very gradually. We started with a garden and chickens. A few years later we added goats, a few years after that, pigs and last year a milk cow and her calf. We both work outside the home, so the overwhelm is really getting up there after adding the cows! We're trying to work our budget so that I can stay home and homeschool our three year old. I do have a question for a future video: FEED costs. We purchase organic feed and at this point are spending on average close to $500/mo. Our milk cow is not from grazing genetics and does need grain to maintain body condition. Hoping to AI her with genetics that can help us work more towards being mostly grass fed. I would love to hear any tips you guys have discovered on reducing feed costs for your livestock! We pasture raise our pigs, but they still require quite a bit of grain. Definitely looking to learn more about pasture improvement, growing crops to offset feed costs, etc.
I have been celebrating having a 2 day weekend often I have no day weekends with my job. This is how I have managed my time today Saturday. Started coffee, filled wood burner ( that's our main heat) started oven to warm canning jars and turned on tea kettle and canner. Got everything out of fridge that was prepared last night and raw packed soup to can. Took coffee break while letting canner steam. Then fed ducks, chickens and rabbits and collected eggs. Started laundry and dishwasher and then started carting in firewood. While listening to your time saving video. Started my day at 6:30 it is 10:30 now will be leaving to pick up feed once laundry is in dryer and canner is off and loosing pressure so I can can more when I get back. Thanks so much for all you share with us.
Hello, from NSW Australia. I am new to your TH-cam channel, and have been enjoying it so much. I'm working my way through old video's that interest me. It is mid summer here, and a very dry and hot one at that, it's all I can do at the moment to keep my small veggie garden and fruit tree's alive. I live in a subtropical climate, and we can grow food seasonally all year round, so we are very lucky in that respect, I think for that reason we tend to can a lot less in Australia. I make things like pickles, chutneys and jams when I have surplus produce, otherwise it is simply eaten fresh. I'm loving this series, and I really like the name 'Pantry Chat. ' I look forward to seeing what each new episode brings. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us all. Cheers Cheryl
There are so many things that are interesting to learn. Soap making, self sufficiency, food preservation, gardening, budgeting etc. So hard to decide what the priorities are!
Nice channel. Great topic. Currently need to pressure can a batch (or 2) of freezer salmon. Farm project plans are layed out, seeds ordered & tools purchased. Hope to hit the ground running come Spring.
I think "Pantry Chat" is the perfect name for this, even if you have your garden in the back ground during summer it still applies because that will be going in the pantry as well lol
I like, "The Pantry Chat." Isn't that the end goal? Feeding your family? The Pantry Chat, is the perfect culmination of what homesteading & your lifestyle, is all about.
I love Pantry Chat. The background looks wonderful and shows of the fruits of your homesteading labor. I feel like planting a garden!!
Please leave it as ‘the pantry chat’, it’s fantastic!
Caroline, what's in the bale top bottles behind you? Could you give us a "tour" of the pantry and what you have in your jars?
This is quite possibly the best discussion EVER regarding homestead time management!!! I will have to relisten several times to digest completely. Very balanced and realistic. We jumped in full fledged, knowing fully that we were taking on too much and knowing that we would hit a period of overwhelm. The idea was that the learning curve would be shortened. We have now hit the point of overwhelm and are re-evaluating our systems. We are still fully committed, but have to remember we decided to jump in that way and the short learning curve was bound to have and did have consequences (overwhelm, etc.). Now that we are able to look at the systems, and lack thereof, that contributed to the overwhelm or that helped us decide if an endeavour was worthwhile or not, we can hopefully make some good decisions. One thing I love, that I think you guys mentioned, was that there is an endless amount of learning involved. It is never, ever boring, this lifestyle. Every day brings a new challenge and a new learning opportunity and I just adore the heck out of it!! Thank you so very much for sharing your tips, and I look forward very much to the next chat!
Natasha S. I agree!!
Natasha S. So well said!
Natasha, you said it.
I am definitely in sync with you on organization first. There are soooo many things I want to do, but I know that I need to tackle one project at a time, prioritizing what's the best choice to start with. I do alot of researching too instead of moving blindly forward. I find that once I master a project, it becomes a well-oiled machine which allows me to start the next project. You are very encouraging and stabilizing for me. ThanQ.
I love the name pantry chat. Seeing all of the preserved food is a great inspiration to do it in my own house!
The Pantry Chat is such a wonderful and encouraging tool for my homestead ❤️ Thank you guys for doing this!
Your videos are really great very helpful and inspiring thank you
"work to make it peaceful, starting small on a new skill, allow flexibility. Lots of good advice.
Pantry Chat is lovely, we have snow in Alaska, garden planning is my top priority. You are so correct that everytime we wanted to eat we had to make meals, sometimes just running to the garden but othertimes we wished we had more one meal cans prepared. Corned beef hash was our favorite :)
Really incredible advice, relationships and our mental health are a part of our overall wellbeing. You two are wonderful, seriously a wealth of information in this chat.
The two of you have such a beautiful relationship. You both exude mutual respect and love for one another and show what it means to be one in unity.
GOD BLESS You and your family.
Love the Pantry Chats!
Paused the video and had to say the following:
New subscriber here. Sincere request: how did you become so good at this? From skimming your videos, you guys seem to be pretty science-y and numbers-whiz-y as far as health benefits of certain food items and the costs are concerned.
Surely city youngsters absolutely CANNOT do what you do without going through an extensive learning process. And older rural folk while being pretty good with their homesteading skills, aren't as science and math savvy as you guys.
And you guys don't even have a rural accent. That means you did grow up in non-rural regions. So how did you guys manage to be well-versed in non-rural knowledge *and* outstanding homesteading skills? This is amazing. It's like you guys are operating on a higher level that we mere plebs are yet to get to.
Also, look at you two - constantly looking at each other *and* at the camera - who taught you such heart-melting loving behavior towards spouses. Your love towards each other and your grounded attitude just makes the knowledge that your provide in your videos a sheer delight.
Massive respect to both of you. Now, I'll watch the rest of the video. :)
It’s minus 5 F here in Manitoba. I am working on my seed order and test germinating seeds left over from last year to be sure they are good. Dreaming of starting plants as our last frost date is the end of May, to soon to start seedlings. We are 62 & 72 yrs of age and we are search for a person, couple or family that want to live on our farm for the summer in exchange for them helping with our projects. We take a afternoon and evening every week to spend with each other, no chores, no jobs. We calf share with our cow, so we only milk when we need milk. It works really well in the winter when we are at minus 30F and don’t want to be outside to long. 💖
This is so interesting. Good point to plan like making soap just once a year. That way you can put away the project and bring it out just once a year. I like the name "Pantry Chat". It's perfect. You guys are great. You complement each other perfectly. That makes the family and life work great.
I love that you have coordinated your wardrobes for the first two Pantry Chats - you two are adorable 😊 Very helpful information - I can see myself taking your advice in many aspects of life.
Thanks for all your hard work!
Thing is, I am by myself, so trying to get to all the needs (not even the wants) can be huge.
Same here! A lot for one person.
I'm in the same boat. So, all the more reason to prioritize and be realistic about what one person can do.
Well, I do have a husband who helps me tremendously, but he has just developed some very restrictive health issues and I am still raring to go. I hold back sometimes, just because I feel like my enthusiasm to go go go causes him to feel insecure in his new limited role. I hope to never make him feel as if he is less than he ever was as a person, but reality has limited his former capacity to do the heavy lifting. So, NorthStar, you and I are kind of in the same boat. I will do all I can this year, and I will be glad for anything that does manifest itself. Hang in there.
@@grannybee6805 I'm so sorry to hear that. Yes, life throws us these curve balls and we can only do what we can do.
The Pantry is Perfect. Thank you for all your wonderful videos. I have made so many of your pantry items.I love the way
they are easy to follow and the reasons why you do them the way you do.I really love the dream cheese and the sauerkraut. We are up to day 2 in the process of making the Kombucha. And many other delicious things.
I am really looking forward to making your bread this afternoon. Kind regards, Donna from New Zealand.
The homesteading pantry corner
I homestead alone. My husband is supportive but does not participate. What advice would you give those of us that don’t have help from others? BTW, my sons are adults with their own families, so not living at home. Thanks so much for all your great vlogs!
I agree, doing this with no help.
I do many of these things with no help and I see it as more of a therapeutic exercise than a ‘survival’ one. One thing I do is prioritize ME and my time. I don’t ever commit to any activity outside my home...if they aren’t paying me,then they they aren’t valuing me ether. I’ve been asked to do LOTS at church & school etc by people who are being run off their feet and as much as I feel sorry for them, they made those choices and didn’t say no.
So my advice, learn to say no.
hire Woofers or remarry... :)
Same boat. BF no help, so I do it.. Start small, don't over commit, show him how happy you are, then enjoy.
In the same boat here. Do what you are able, and don't sweat it.
Enjoying going back and listening to these early pantry chats. These would be great as podcast. Do not currently see them listed in podcast
So helpful. Thank you. Garden planning here. Pea seeds just sprouting on the kitchen window ledge and 15 varieties of tomato in the heated propogator.
Happy homesteading chat!!!!
I guess I am very interested in how can I make a small garden when I can’t plant anything in the ground? I live in an apartment but would just love to grow some basic things like tomatoes, pepper, onions, maybe some lettuces etc. but what equipment is available to give me the ability to do that?
Karen Kingrey, not sure if this is helpful but I knew someone that planted veggies on her apartment patio like peas so she could trellis them, you can do this with tomatoes too :) Lettuce can be planted close together and harvested in a cut and come again fashion if you have the room for a container. There is some pretty cool vertical gardening stuff online .
Karen, see if you have an extension service near you. May be able to find places that rent small plots to grow gardens on.
Several yrs ago, I grew 6 huge flower pots .. 3 each of cabbage, pepper & tomato plants. Planted 1 zucchini then put green beans, onion & cucumbers at edge of all. Yrs supply for myself..
Grrr. I don't understand why your channel isn't more features on my feed. On the upside, I have so many great videos to binge through 👍😁
youtube has algorithyms that support more frequent posters,,, they get priority.
New sub here. This is a great reminder of things we need to think of on an ongoing basis -- and it applies to beyond homesteading. I am going to pass this on... Thanks! ~ Kir in Tennessee
One of the most important things in my career as a Systems Analyst was a skill I learned as an office manager. The age old saying - "if you have any problems or questions, just ask". It was a lesson. When training someone, regardless of the task, those who are learning often don't know they are having a problem and thus don't often ask. Some tasks are a progressive learning process, so begin with the fundamentals and then bit by bit introduce the next steps.
I witnessed many managers expecting fully skilled functioning from new trainees that was impossible when the task was unfamiliar or the trainee had legacy skills that deviated from the assigned task. First time round, new trainees only catch 25% of the information. So, patience is of utmost importance and expecting mistakes should be a given in the beginning.
We all only have 24 hours in a day. Time management can be better explained as activity management and focus on important vs urgent unless important becomes urgent. Never lose sight of important because of urgent.
I love Pantry Chat
I don’t have a homestead (yet), but this is great advice and inspires me so much as a homemaker and homeschool mom! Thanks for taking the time to share!
Really appreciate your balanced approach and outlook. You guys are a great resource and encouragement.
Soap making, have you made a vlog of that yet? Would love to see that
I like the pantry chat.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thoughts!
We are getting ready to plant garden here in east Texas
I'm in s.e.tx. Good to see someone else from home. I love this channel. They look so happy and so sincere.
Family management
Thank you SO much for doing time management first-that was my #1 on the survey...
Thank you so much I value everything you guys have said
Morning from Mn.... What you chose for a name is great . we were trying to just stay warm now we have 36 deg. Its crazy great video guys. God bless...
Suggested topics: Controlling Weeds in the Garden; How to Harvest and Store Seeds (Hybrid vs Non-Hybrid); Soil Testers; Plants That Grow Well in the Shade; Growing Peanuts; Keeping a Garden Diary; How to Make a Trellis; Are "Grow Lights" Worth It?; Oxygen Absorbers - Where to Buy and How to Use; How to Make Yeast; Home-made Condiments
excellent content. Hope you keep them coming. very helpful
I so understand the "gotta" syndrome! I'm 71 and handicapped..(wheelchair). I want to do so many things before I'm too old to do them! LOLOL My dh calls it my "gotta" list! But I did just manage to put up my first jams....blueberries/strawberries. I also canned 3 pints of ground turkey with success! I'm so proud of my self! I have a container garden on my front porch which probably drives my dh crazy. He's an A personality...I'm a "Z" personality! (artsy/and also ADD). What he must put up with. However, he will love the veggies when they start to ripen. I have blooms on tomatoes/summer squash/cucumbers/peppers/sage/peppermint/spearmint/chocolate mint/pineapple mint/oregano/lemon balm/lemon grass/mosquito plant/and some others I can't think of. I also got 5 new butterfly bushes planted (dh did that) and then there are my 10 chickens. DH has 2 acres of yard he takes care of and we have a boxer. The rest of our family is grown and dealing with their own families. I also paint and knit and where have i put my "baseline"? LOLOLOL
Pantry chat is good
Harvesting.. mid summer here.. 😎
Pantry Chat! This has been so helpful.
Homely with Homesteading family. Could be a name for it. Got an unrelated question though. Could one of you wear a plain shirt so it's not so bussy for my autitic eyes to watch? I have about 68 skills on my wishlist. Some will drop or moved to a familymember. Starting my proces backward you best have some knowledge for preserving your food before expanding you garden.
I love the name "Pantry Chat" keep it going. I have a small farm in No. FL but work 2 jobs to keep the money coming in, Hoping to retire in 2 yrs and possibly relocate somewhere its not so hot & Humid in the Summer. Is there any type of groups, website where I can start looking for Homesteads somewhat set up already ( single and resourceful, But not able to start from scratch)
Oh my gosh!! I think you guys are in my head! I write things down (always a list! I even have a list of lists I need!). Seriously, though, my father taught me this because that way there's something to cross off everyday. So you can always look and see what you accomplished each day. Rigidity is an enemy though. So, agree with that point. My father's way of thinking only worked when I could actually cross things off and not beat myself for not achieving. Of course, he was also the one who told me to "always have a plan 'B'. So, I always had an out if I wasn't able to achieve my planned goals for the day. Priorities are absolutely necessary. Every day.
I'm listening to the replay. You brought up the dairy cow. That is a great thing to barter with. I am considering creating a local homestead coop. Meaning... if this family manages a couple dairy or goat milkers, another family manages a MEAN garden, and another family manages fruit trees, another manages the honey bees, etc.
What a lovely vid. I’m loving the format with the two of you (you are so adorable together, it’s very heartwarming). I’m liking ‘The Pantry Chat’ as a name too. Even if you do venture into other areas of the homestead to film :0) I love what you say about factoring in relationships. It’s so easy to forget when we are go-go-go! all of the time. Thanks again x
I love The Pantry Chat!
Hi guys, just letting you know, episode #2 and #3 are in the wrong order, on the playlist. Am enjoying listening thus far. :)
Did you think about the good quality vertilizer you get with a cow..... good luck with that choice!!! cows ar sooooo smart and nice, but it will only give milk if you get it pregnant (english?) every other year at least! you need to think about all the calves and what you are going to do with them... If you slaughter them you can even make your own cheese... but are you committed to do that?
I need more ideas for canned meals! It's so nice to open a jar and have a meal!
How many jars do u use at 1 meal for ur large family?
Can you expand more on chores for children by age? I know it will vary a little by child, but it seems like people don't understand what children are capable of.
That was a great talk! Thanks
Love yr videos I am 61 blessed years old and just starting a healthy lifestyle looking to start canning and a couple chickens thank you for all your information be blessed
Think about bartering food and crops and sharing equipment and skills with your neighbors. They have the same restraints on their time as you do. Teamwork is the only way to homestead.
Dont get animals! Have a garden and Summer cottage, leave in the Winter and go hunting then go someplace warm til Spring. Nomadism is the future.
Like the pantry chat for a name. Question noticed many of your jars have the rings left on them do you not remove them? I am fermenting red peppers (on sale 29 pounds $14 ) just did up my home grown garlic that normally turns at this time in a salt ferment.
also Im guessing each of you have different ideas about whats important to each of you. At least with my hubs and I we feel different about whats important to us.
Carolyn, I am very interested in learning what can go into a box until you find the time to can them. I am going to start the eggs like you posted. What about garden tomatoes, beets, strawberries, etc.?
I like it being called "The Pantry Chat".
I’m learning to can. I’m an old lady just now learning. I’ve enjoyed your video.
Super discussion and I so agree with everything and myself has gone through a steep learning curve this last year. Always remember you are never too old to learn something new and do not be afraid to swap/barter skills, I will teach you this if you teach me that. It is a sign of strength, not weakness to admit you do not know how to do something and can you help or better, teach me. I find the younger generation half so few skills compared to whet we were taught and I am guilty as well, not teaching my kids as many skills as I should have. Being a single mom and breadwinner, it was not easy to find the time for that, but now as they are adults, I can teach them still when they ask
Pantry chat is a very good title. Even if you are doing them from the garden, the products from the garden going to the pantry. In many respects it's the pantry, and the responsible storing of food that truly delineates the homestead lifestyle the independent lifestyle.
Can't wait :)
Pantry Chat is a great name. Even if you sit outside near the garden, that stuff is still going into the pantry. It's unique and speaks to the information you're sharing...
I found it easiest to color code my "To Do " Daily Weekly Monthly yearly and then on each card (was a recipe card) highlight what are musts, wants, needs example how to make Bread. you home school make it a class project get them to help , how long to make bread and then time the prep then write it down. they not only learn how to time manage but they know how long It will take. they learn more by your great example then by anything else. you know you already do it. really appreciate how you demonstrate respect for each other when you talk great show of how to despite what life throws at you .
I’m not sure if it exists yet but I’d love to see a chat about all you do in house and outside ie, soap canning, laundry detergent ect for people who’ve never been on a homestead I don’t think I know of all of the little things it may require
I love the idea of making all your soap in a day or two. Batching things is a great way to think about it. Even when I can green beans or dehydrate basil. I don’t want to drag it out for weeks and weeks.
Change the name by where you do these chats by the season?
Pantry
Fireside
Garden
kitchen
Well for me in the north east Pennsylvania in the Poconos just getting my eggs in the morning and afternoon and getting my seeds ready for planting when spring scum we’re going to win early spring and putting what I need to get ready for my vegetable garden how to put it where to put it and to add more hens to my flock
what kind of fruit do you grown on your property for canned fruit and jams and jellies for the winter in North Idaho ??
Do you have any recipes for homemade hair products (especially those that are coconut free)?
Thank you. I love the pantry chat the name is very fitting. Also, I like your level of professionalism in presenting your information. I often feel that live videos can be very disjointed and distracting and this is very smooth and helpful. I truly appreciate your knowledge and the pantry chat--we get to know you a little better.
Do you ferment those foods like cabbage and squash
sry its just me? im hear cause i thought it was PANTY CHAT lol
I live in Lewiston, ID. Will you be willing to post what and when you plant?
so true we traveled a lot and lists help me and the kids pack the right items and we had a lot less forgotten items and less drama.
The excitement is building :)
Can you teach a soap making video?? Please :)
what do you suggest for a new person to figure out and plan how much of each item to can???
Pantry Chat is great in the indoor pantry and in the outdoor pantry!
Pantry Chat sounds appealing to me.
What are the bottles to your right Carolyn? Vanilla?
This is very informative. Great talk!
Very important video, thank you as tImE is to HARD to find these days... I have a question please, why do some of your canning jars looks as IF there are no lids?Hugs & smiles & brightest blessings always... 💞🎵🌷🌺 🌸 😆 👏 👍 💫 🌟 💛
Ruby Moorman They take the rings off after they can that way if a lid did not seal or comes unsealed they can tell easer. The ring can help give a false seal by holding the lid down. I hope that helped.😁
only need the ring on during canning,,,
@@Tammy-cu3nk That helped a lot, thank you, but this is not what I actually meant, blushing... On the top shelf, "right behind you Penny is jars that looks as "IF" they don't have any inner lids on them at all, just must be the way the light is hitting them... Hugs
That was AWESOME!! Thank you!
I love the pantry chat. Its honestly the perfect name
Im old and tired, gardening is slot of work ha
Pantry chat sounds good for me!
I think pantry chat is a good idea for a name
Do you have a soap making video?
Really like the name" PANTRY Chat". Thank you for everything:-) I would like to ask how do you manage the check lists? Do you keep them on the wall so everyone can see them?
It's true what they say, "you can eat an Elephant, but you've got to take small bites" 🤣
Gardening is exactly the same. Never try to clear/dig a large patch of ground. You'll break your back, become discouraged with lack of progress, and then quit. Dividing it in 4 works. Just clear 1/4 and get it planted with easy, quick growing veg. Once it's growing, clear a second 1/4 and plant potatoes, which are great at weed suppression. Look after this for the year, and cover the other 1/2, and leave till Autumn. This will kill weeds, and it will be ready for digging/soil improving before Winter.
The advantage of dividing in 4, is that it's the base for good crop rotation.
Thank you, name?
a) Home Chat
b) CJ Home Chat
c) JC Home Chat
Great video! I agree 100% with everything you guys said. We're 13 years into this homesteading endeavour, but have added things on very gradually. We started with a garden and chickens. A few years later we added goats, a few years after that, pigs and last year a milk cow and her calf. We both work outside the home, so the overwhelm is really getting up there after adding the cows! We're trying to work our budget so that I can stay home and homeschool our three year old.
I do have a question for a future video: FEED costs. We purchase organic feed and at this point are spending on average close to $500/mo. Our milk cow is not from grazing genetics and does need grain to maintain body condition. Hoping to AI her with genetics that can help us work more towards being mostly grass fed. I would love to hear any tips you guys have discovered on reducing feed costs for your livestock! We pasture raise our pigs, but they still require quite a bit of grain. Definitely looking to learn more about pasture improvement, growing crops to offset feed costs, etc.
I have been celebrating having a 2 day weekend often I have no day weekends with my job. This is how I have managed my time today Saturday. Started coffee, filled wood burner ( that's our main heat) started oven to warm canning jars and turned on tea kettle and canner. Got everything out of fridge that was prepared last night and raw packed soup to can. Took coffee break while letting canner steam. Then fed ducks, chickens and rabbits and collected eggs. Started laundry and dishwasher and then started carting in firewood. While listening to your time saving video. Started my day at 6:30 it is 10:30 now will be leaving to pick up feed once laundry is in dryer and canner is off and loosing pressure so I can can more when I get back. Thanks so much for all you share with us.
Hello, from NSW Australia. I am new to your TH-cam channel, and have been enjoying it so much. I'm working my way through old video's that interest me. It is mid summer here, and a very dry and hot one at that, it's all I can do at the moment to keep my small veggie garden and fruit tree's alive. I live in a subtropical climate, and we can grow food seasonally all year round, so we are very lucky in that respect, I think for that reason we tend to can a lot less in Australia. I make things like pickles, chutneys and jams when I have surplus produce, otherwise it is simply eaten fresh. I'm loving this series, and I really like the name 'Pantry Chat. ' I look forward to seeing what each new episode brings. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us all.
Cheers Cheryl
There are so many things that are interesting to learn. Soap making, self sufficiency, food preservation, gardening, budgeting etc. So hard to decide what the priorities are!
Nice channel. Great topic. Currently need to pressure can a batch (or 2) of freezer salmon. Farm project plans are layed out, seeds ordered & tools purchased. Hope to hit the ground running come Spring.
I adjusted my work schedule to 3- 12hr shifts, so I have 4 full days to do projects: start to finish. Its worked out great ..
I think "Pantry Chat" is the perfect name for this, even if you have your garden in the back ground during summer it still applies because that will be going in the pantry as well lol