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Whew! 2023 was a doozy and not without some major mountain top AND valley moments. Join me as I break down my biggest wins (and lessons) of the past year. Podcast Episode Highlights Lesson #1: Be extremely careful about who you partner with on big projects (business, homesteading, etc.)Lesson #2: Always listen to your gutLesson #3: No one is coming to save youLesson #4: If you want to advance in your life, go beyond your comfort zoneLesson #5: Sometimes you need to micro-manageLesson #6: When your gut says to do something, do not quit no matter how hard it getsLesson #7: Streamlining is great than the shotgun approachFinal thoughtsPodcast Feedback 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! Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Learn more about the Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: www.prairieplanner.com Read more about my Annual Homestead Planning Strategy here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2024/01/my-annual-homestead-planning-strategy.html Order my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose now and get exclusive bonuses! http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application   Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

If you have a homestead of any kind, failures are inevitable. And the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to create action plans on how to prevent missteps in the coming year.  In this podcast episode, I'll share my 4-step Homestead Reset Framework that I use for figuring out why certain aspects of my homestead failed, and how to make it better in the coming year. Podcast Episode Highlights A closer look our 2023 homestead failsWhy action is better than hope Homestead Reset #1: ReviewHomestead Reset #2: RetrospectionHomestead Reset #3: RemedyHomestead Reset #4: ResolveFinal thoughts on Homestead failsPodcast Feedback 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! Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Read the blog version of this podcast episode here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2024/01/how-to-do-a-homestead-reset.html  Learn more about the Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: www.prairieplanner.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get your Garden Soil Test Kit here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest Order my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose now and get exclusive bonuses! http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application   Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

Tis the season for fresh garden dreams and pretty seed catalogs. It's easy to get swept away in the excitement of a new season, but before you whip out the credit card and order a pile of new seeds, take a moment to listen to this episode.  I'm sharing some money-saving advice that will not only help your garden to be more efficient, but also save you some cash in the process. Podcast Episode Highlights Organizing your seeds is going to save you a lot of moneyHow a seed inventory will greatly increase your gardening successCategorize Your SeedsOrganize Your SeedsProper Storage of Your SeedsCheck The Viability of Your SeedsMost important tip: Keep it Up!My favorite garden varieties for growingPodcast Feedback 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! Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Learn more about the Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: www.prairieplanner.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get your heirloom & open-pollinated seeds here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/seeds This is my favorite seed storage container: Seed Organizer Podcast episode with more details on seed starting: What You Didn’t Know About Starting Seeds Details about cover crops found here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2019/10/garden-cover-crops.html   ------ Join the crew getting weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.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

Who would have thought the world of olive oil would be so fascinating? From the "Agromafia" to "Three cough oils" to how to develop your palate like an olive oil connoisseur, this is an episode you won't want to miss!  I'm joined by T.J. Robinson, the "olive oil hunter" himself to dive into the ins and outs of this ancient oil and why it matters more than you think to your home kitchen. Podcast Episode Highlights Current olive harvest issues and fake olive oil problems"Agromafia" issuesWhy olive varieties are importantT.J. Robinson's background into the olive oil businessThe science behind creating olive oilCulinary flavors of different olive oilsThe ups and downs of working with natureComparing olive oil regions in the worldThe true taste of olive oilBest culinary tips for using olive oilPodcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Special link for Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast listeners in order to get a bottle of high quality olive oil for $1: www.getfresh23.com   Articles on the stability of olive oil: https://olivewellnessinstitute.org/article/new-research-proves-that-evoo-is-the-safest-and-most-stable-oil-to-cook-with/ and https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/evoo-most-stable-cooking-oil Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.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

I've been promising this episode for months, and it's finally here! Christian is joining me to finally share the entire charter school saga and trust me-- it's a doozy! It's the hardest project we've ever done by far, but also one of the best.  Listen in for our darkest times, our biggest victories, and our most poignant lessons. Even if you have no interested in charter schools, you won't want to miss this one! Podcast Episode Highlights Background story behind starting the charter schoolHow we got involved in the charter school The application process...The presentation process...Some of the stumbling blocks along the wayDefining charter schoolsThe hard parts after getting approvedWhy we pushed through self-doubt and refused to quitLife lessons and looking at the bigger pictureThe future of our charter schoolPodcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.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

Most homesteaders are frustrated with the modern healthcare system, but disentangling ourselves from it is easier said than done.  I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Amber Belt today as we discuss how to safely and effectively take charge of your health. Dr. Belt offers an empowering (and balanced) approach to dealing with homestead first aid, acute issues, colds and fevers, and lots more. Grab your notebook and pen— this episode is packed full of info! Podcast Episode Highlights Dr. Belt's background in holistic medicineLooking at how mistrust in conventional medicine beganWhy modern medicine doesn't look at the big pictureBiggest gaps in proactive healthcareHow to start becoming aware of health strugglesBest tips and equipment for families for handling minor health strugglesHow to naturally boost our immunity and healthHormone issues in modern cultureFavorite old-fashioned remediesFinal thoughts and tips on being prepared for health issues Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Learn more about Dr. Amber Belt here: www.sagesirona.com Follow Dr. Amber Belt on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dramberbelt/   Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.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

"How do you find a community of like-minded people who share your beliefs?" I get this question a lot and my answer might surprise you.  It also prompted some interesting discussion on social media, so I'm diving into all the nuance and messy, community-building truth in this podcast episode. Podcast Episode Highlights Why community is a pillar of the old-fashioned on purpose lifestyleCommon questions about creating communityTensions and drama that occurred recently about community on social mediaCommunity vs. inner circle (and the topic of influence)Personal foundational beliefs vs. community connectionsChallenge yourself to be slightly uncomfortable (why that can be a good thing)Why it's good (and also old-fashioned) to push against polarization Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.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  

How do you know when to PERSEVERE and when to PRUNE?? We recently listed the soda fountain for sale, which has (understandably) caused a stir.  Today I'm sharing the decision making process that got us to this point and how you can use several old-fashioned principles to help you focus on what matters around your life and homestead. Podcast Episode Highlights Why we bought the soda fountain in the first placeWhat was involved in Phase One in our soda fountain projectFiguring out if we should do Phase Two or not...How a book helped us decide what to doFocusing on the word 'streamline' this year Details about the Chugwater Soda FountainLife lessons for all entrepreneurs and homesteadersMy challenge(s) to you for your own lifePodcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned Learn more about the Chugwater Soda Fountain here: http://chugwatersodafountain.com/forsale Get weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.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

For many, the beginning of summer is all about recreation and vacation. But this year, my summer started with chaos and stress. As I've worked through some challenges within one of our businesses, some valuable lessons have begun to emerge. In this podcast episode, I'm excited to share them with you today. Try FOR JARS lids: http://theprairiehomestead.com/forjars (use code PURPOSE10 for 10% off) Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

Why do modern homes fail to capture our imagination like old houses do? How are fast food and "fast homes" related?  Master builder and craftsman, Brent Hull, joins me for this fantastic interview to discuss how we moved from beautiful, traditional homes into "instant houses" and how we can bring timeless style back into our spaces (and why it matters). You won't want to miss this conversation! Find Brent Hull here: https://hullworks.com/ Follow Brent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hullmillwork_hullhomes/ and youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrentHull/videos Try FOR JARS lids: http://theprairiehomestead.com/forjars (use code PURPOSE10 for 10% off) Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

You *think* you're gardening to get fresh tomatoes and green beans, but did you know that the time you're spending with your plants is also reducing stress? Or that your house plants can regulate your nervous system? In this podcast episode, I'm joined by author and podcaster Maria Faiella as we dive into the deep connection we humans share with nature and how we can cultivate it in our modern lives. Whether you live on 5 acres or in 500 square feet, Maria will inspire you to grow something and gain the benefits. Check out Maria's podcast: Growing Joy with Plants (https://link.chtbl.com/LzT-Wyw3) Listen to Maria's podcast episode on growing lights here: https://link.chtbl.com/JKvLpq9C Learn more about Maria's book, Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Plants here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/book Take Maria's Plant Parent Personality Test here: https://growingjoywithmaria.com/personality Follow Maria on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/growingjoywithmaria/ Try FOR JARS lids: http://theprairiehomestead.com/forjars (use code PURPOSE10 for 10% off) Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead

Organic gardening is such a beautiful idea-- who *doesn't* love the idea of a chemical-free, all-natural growing space?? Unfortunately, sometimes growing the natural way is easier said than done, especially when you're dealing with loads of weeds and pests.  I'm joined by organic gardening guru Joe Lamp'l today. We talk through holistic, natural solutions to the most common organic gardening woes-- you're going to LOVE this episode! Learn more about Joe Lamp'l here: http://joegardener.com   Preorder Old-Fashioned on Purpose now and get exclusive bonuses! http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter My essays on an old-fashioned life: www.prairiephilosophy.com My homesteading tutorials & recipes: www.theprairiehomestead.com Our Wyoming-raised, grass-finished beef: http://genuinebeefco.com Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteader Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead