Explore every episode of the podcast The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)
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| August Favorites, Like New Canning Toys and Sports Bras that Don't Suck... | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:33:36 | |
On today's episode I am sharing some items that have made my month a lot easier and prettier! Here's the links to those items: Face Theory Replenamist Facial Mist Get 15% off the Grow and Flourish Planner with code PODCAST Shop Root Pretty Mineral Cosmetics | |||
| Transitioning Into Fall Skincare! | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:38:29 | |
Today's episode is all about transitioning your skincare routine from summer to fall! Here's links to the specific products I mention, but feel free to reach out to me for more details or samples! THREE SHIPS FACE THEORY WASHCLOTHS Get 10% off Lily Lolo Cosmetics with code LLLAURA Get 10% off Plum Paper Custom Planners | |||
| 2024 Spring Garden Summary! | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:33:59 | |
On today's episode I am sharing a full summary of the spring garden. Some of the topics discussed are:
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| Garden Journaling, Pressure Canning, Non-Toxic Deodorant and Other September Favorites! | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:35:56 | |
I have so many great things to share with you all today, so here's the links to them: Presto 12 Quart Pressure Canner Beautycounter Cococream Cleanser Plum Paper Customizable Planner | |||
| All About Fall Skincare | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:32:36 | |
As you know, fall is a transitional season and the changes in the weather affect your skin just like they do your garden. This episode talks about those changes and how to combat them. I mention quite a few products in this episode, here's links to all those. REQUEST SKINCARE SAMPLES HERE: Acure Brightening Facial Scrub Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing Peel | |||
| Automated and "Easy" Homestead Systems | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:26:04 | |
Today's episode talks all about the automated systems that we use to manage our chickens and garden. I also mention some common sense but not always practiced habits that can help you save time and better manage your garden! Join the Girly Homesteaders Community (NOT a Facebook group) | |||
| 2022 Summer Garden Summary | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:33:59 | |
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking all about the summer garden, like the things I learned and the things I want to change for next year. I talk about drainage issues with tomatoes and cucumbers, pests, picking seed varieties and getting better at succession planting and harvesting. | |||
| September Homestead Goals and Updates! | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:33:37 | |
Happy September and almost fall! Today's episode goes over all the things I want to accomplish in the month of September. I also share some garden updates too! | |||
| Caterpillar Killer, Oregano for Chickens, New Camo and Other August Homestead Favorites! | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:33:36 | |
Today's episode contains lots of products that have helped me out this past month on our homestead and also have just made me happy. Here's links to all the products I mention: Durastat Oregano Water Supplement for Chickens Grubbly Farms Layer Crumbles (use this link for $20 off your first order) Banyan Botanicals Hair Supplement Thrive Market (this links gives you $40 off your first order) TKB Trading if you want to make your own face powder | |||
| Soil Drainage and Our Amendments for Fall | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:28:48 | |
Today's episode is all about the amendments we made to our soil to get ready for this fall growing season. We've been battling really heavy and sticky soil in our raised beds, and by improving drainage, we're hoping to get a better harvest of root crops this fall. | |||
| Introducing Chicks into an Existing Flock | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:27:12 | |
Today we are talking all about chickens, specifically how to introduce new chicks into an existing flock of chickens. This was our best year so far with introductions and I think it's because they were younger than last year's batch. Learn more on today's episode! This podcast is sponsored by Beautycounter, the non-toxic skincare and makeup brand I've been using for over 3 years. I am a consultant for them, so I am happy to send you samples and help you figure out how to improve your skin! | |||
| August Homestead Goals and Updates! | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:28:57 | |
Today's episode is all about updates on our little homestead, like about how our new chicks are doing and garden struggles... I also share the things I have on my list to complete this month before fall can finally set in. Some of the things I talk about today are soil amendments, food storage goals, fall direct sowing and more! | |||
| Easy (and Organized) Herb Preserving, Mini Shade Cloth and Other July Favorites! | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:31:47 | |
Today's episode is all about my favorites from the month of July. I mention lots of products in this episode, so here's the links for them: Beautycounter Cream Blushes (use code CLEANFORALL30 for 30% off your first order) Beautycounter Soft Cream (use code CLEANFORALL30 for 30% off your first order) Printable Planting Planning Pages | |||
| What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Entered my 30s | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:35:11 | |
Today is a philosophical episode, about the things I wish I would have known before I entered my 30s. I am 34 as of the release of this episode, so here are some of the things that I and other listeners wish we would have known before we entered 30. Some of the topics discussed are:
Get 15% off the Grow and Flourish Planner with code PODCAST Get 15% off Lily Lolo Cosmetics with code LLLAURA | |||
| Eating Organic Isn't Enough! | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:48:08 | |
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking about one of the factors in your lifestyle that can dramatically improve your health. It's not stress, it's not your food, it's all the household and body care products you use. Just like conventional foods, these items can leach toxic chemicals into your body, which over time can lead to hormone imbalances, gut issues, migraines, even cancer. I also talk about some of my favorite non-toxic brands, those are linked here: Branch Basics Cleaning (get $10 off your starter kit with this link) Plant Therapy oils (for DIY skincare) Acure Beauty (you can get some of their products on Thrive Market too) Beautycounter (get 30% off your first order with code CLEANFORALL30) | |||
| What to Do When the Garden Isn't Going Right | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:25:54 | |
Today's episode is about what to do when you feel like nothing is going right in your garden, whether you're not getting the harvests you want, or if things just fail entirely. I talk about three ways that you try to fix the situation, or atleast to make yourself feel better about what's going on and prepare for he next garden. | |||
| July Homestead Goals and Updates! | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:31:04 | |
Todays episode talks all about our goals for the month of July. We’re going to be gone for a decent chunk of time, so lots of these goals are about preparing for fall, and not super big projects.
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| Automatic Watering and Other June Homestead Favorites! | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:35:44 | |
Today's episode talks all about my favorite things from the month of June. There's lots of links to share, so here they are (please note that some might be affiliate links denoted by an * and I make a small commission with no extra charge to you): Beauty by Earth Tanning Drops* Lactose Free and Grass Fed Cream Cheese Shop Clean Skincare and Makeup with Beautycounter* (SAVE 30% WITH CODE CLEANFORALL30) | |||
| All About Summer Skincare | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:46:58 | |
Today's episode of the podcast is all about summer skincare, specifically about how to deal with the constant changing environments you work in while homesteading, from the heat of being outside in the garden, to the drier air inside your home that you experience when doing indoor chores and sleeping. I mention a lot of products in today's episode, here's the links, but feel free to send me a DM on Instagram to request samples of these items: Beautycounter Dew Skin tinted moisturizer with spf 20 All Good Tinted sunscreen spf 30 Cocokind Glow Essence (facial mist) Beautycounter mattifying setting powder Beautycounter Adaptive Moisture Lotion Beautycounter Cocoboost Moisturizer Acure Brightening Facial Scrub Beauty by Earth spf 15 lip balm | |||
| Preparing for New Chicks! | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:31:54 | |
In this episode, I talk about all the supplies you'll need to bring home new chicks. I have done this twice so far, and we are bringing home our third batch of chicks soon! I specifically talk about how to house the babies, how to keep them warm, what to feed them and how to teach them to eat and drink. I also talk about steps that can make them more likely to become cuddly and friendly chickens. We get our chicks from Mt. Healthy Hatchery in Ohio, you can check them out here. (not affiliated) | |||
| 2022 Spring Garden Mistakes | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:28:56 | |
Today's episode is all about the 7 things that went wrong for my first spring garden as a homesteader. Although I had lots of success in the realm of salad greens, my root veggies are not what they should have been, so this episode is a summary of what I've learned and also what I plan to do differently in the fall. If you didn't have the success you hoped you would this spring, hopefully this episode can help you plan for next year or this fall! I do mention some helpful resources from Johnny's Seeds, here they are: Get 20% off Beautycounter Skincare and Cosmetics | |||
| June Homestead Goals and Updates! | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:27:45 | |
Today's episode is all about updates on our little homestead since last month, like what we're harvesting in the garden, what new chicks we're getting, about an almost bee swarm and more! I also share the goals we have this month, like setting up an automatic watering system for our raised beds, harvesting honey, getting ready for canning season and more! | |||
| May's Homestead Favorites | 25 May 2022 | 00:34:00 | |
Todays episode is another round up of my favorite things from the month. Today's products can be lumped into two categories, gardening and skincare. The links for these items can be found below: SKINCARE: Beautycounter Cocoboost Moisturizer All Good Tinted Sunscreen Butter GARDEN: | |||
| Wild Turkey Hunting, Processing and Cooking! | 18 May 2022 | 00:33:51 | |
On todays episode, I’m sharing our experience this year with turkey hunting! We were finally successful after about 4 years of trying to get a bird, and the payoff was awesome! On top of the hunting story, I also share some things we learned about processing and cooking the meat. It was delicious and I’d highly recommend it!
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| June's Homestead Goals and Updates! | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:26:27 | |
On today's episode I share some updates about our broody hens, my recent injury, plus all the things that are going on in the garden and still need to be done! Some of the topics discussed are:
Use the code GIRLY to get 5% off Organic Rev | |||
| What I've Learned About Seed Starting From My First Garden Season! | 11 May 2022 | 00:26:06 | |
Today's episode is all about seed starting, both inside and outside! I am definitely not an expert when it comes to starting seeds, but I've learned more than I expected to these past 5 months. This episode is great for the beginner gardener, but even if you're seasoned you might think about things in a different way! | |||
| May Homestead Goals and Updates! | 04 May 2022 | 00:28:13 | |
Today's episode is all about our goals for May. Most of them are about figuring out processes and researching, but I do talk about getting our warm weather crops in the ground and about a potential new watering system for our raised beds. | |||
| Wild Ramps, Raised Bed Seed Sowing, Self Tanner and Other April Homestead Favorites! | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:45:39 | |
This episode of the podcast is a summary of some of my favorite things from the month of April! These things have either made our lives easier on the homestead, or just made them more enjoyable and productive. Links for the products I mention: Silicone molds for preserving ramps and herbs in olive oil, both small and large Cleo & Coco dry shampoo (I buy mine off Thrive Market, click here to get 25% off your first order) Shop Beautycounter and request samples | |||
| Transitioning from Winter to Spring Skincare | 20 Apr 2022 | 00:49:48 | |
Yes, just like the seasons change, your skincare needs to change too! We are slowly getting out of cold temperatures here in Ohio and the happy-skin humidity is coming. Today's episode talks specifically about transitioning your skincare from winter to spring and what the heck people are talking about when they refer to "lighter weight" products. Here's links to the products I mentioned, but as always, you can message me on Instagram or email me to talk about your specific skin care needs. I love talking skin! DM me on Instagram to chat about skin Cocokind Turmeric Illuminating Solution Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing Peel Beautycounter Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion Beautycounter Counterstart Cocoboost Moisturizer Beautycounter Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence | |||
| Dealing with Sick Chickens | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:36:41 | |
Today's episode is all about how we dealt with our sick chicken Dolores in March. I talk about general chicken keeping practices, basics on administering medicine, force feeding food and water, how to keep a chicken secluded and how to reintroduce a chicken to the flock. I also talk about how to determine whether or not vet care is right for you. Shop Beautycounter and get 30% off your first order in April: | |||
| April Homestead Goals and Updates! | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:31:28 | |
Today's episode talks about a lot of things that happened and are happening on our homestead! Make sure to follow me on Instagram to share even more in my homestead journey, but here's the things I touch on today: CHICKENS
BEES
GARDEN
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| DIY Seed Organization, Sourdough Bread, Mocktails and More March Favorites! | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:25:16 | |
This episode of the podcast is all about my March favorites! These are things that have either made my life easier in March, or things that I have just really been enjoying recently. Here's the links:
Sourdough bread from Dorothy Lane Market in Dayton OH
Mocktail made with 1 part strongly brewed hibiscus tea, 3 parts pineapple Spindrift and garnish with a lime over ice!
Mineral Fusion eye makeup remover that removes the best non-toxic mascara (Beautycounter)
Similasan eye drops
My DIY seed organization system that uses this storage box from Amazon and these dividers which I developed myself!
Follow me on Instagram!
Shop Clean Beauty
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| How We Built Our Raised Beds (Part 2, The Low Tunnels) | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:27:19 | |
Today's episode of the podcast is part two of how we built our raised beds, our low tunnels specifically! There's lots of links for the materials mentioned in today's episode, but in addition to those, here is a general rundown of the materials you will need to make the low tunnels for one 4' x 12' raised bed:
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| How We Built Our Raised Beds (Part One) | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:35:36 | |
Today's episode of the podcast is part one of a deep dive into how we built our 4x12 raised beds in our new and expanded garden space for this year. This episode specifically talks about the raised bed portion. The topics I discuss are:
Next week I will talk about how we made the low tunnels over the beds. | |||
| We Made Maple Syrup?!?! | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:32:42 | |
We decided to tap some of the maple trees on our property to make maple syrup! It actually worked out really well, so this episode of the podcast talks all about it. We turned about 50 gallons of maple sap into about 1 gallon of syrup, but it was definitely worth it and I am pretty sure we will do it again next year. After listening to this episode, you'll know whether or not it's a self-sufficient activity you'd like to add to your homestead calendar! | |||
| May's Favorite Things! | 29 May 2024 | 00:27:56 | |
On today's episode, I share some of the things that have made my life easier and new products I've been liking, here's the links to all of them: Two things I get from Thrive Market, join here Get 40% off your first Thrive Market order | |||
| March Homestead Chores, Goals and Updates! | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:29:00 | |
Today's episode of the podcast is about my March goals for our homestead. I talk specifically about the things we need to do to prep our garden space, things we intend to direct sow in our raised beds, how to prepare for preserving season, the new additions to our garden like sweet potato slips and also about early season beekeeping. Listen to Ashley's podcast called A Little Self Reliant, she's this month's giveaway winner! | |||
| Garden Journaling, Braised Venison, Cleaning Vinegar and Other February Homestead Favorites | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:33:12 | |
Today's episode of the podcast talks about 5 of my favorite things that have helped me out or just made me happy here on our Homestead. Links are below (asterisk* denotes an affiliate link) but make sure to leave a review of the podcast so you can be entered into a giveaway to receive non-toxic skincare and makeup and other homestead related items. February's favorites are:
Send a screenshot of your podcast review to thegirlyhomesteader@gmail.com to be a part of my monthly giveaway, winners will be announced via the podcast at the beginning of each month! | |||
| How to Protect Your Skin During Winter | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:39:39 | |
Today's episode of the podcast touches on a much more girly topic, skincare! But, I promise you, you do not need to be a typical girly girl to benefit from the information in today's episode, because all of us need and can benefit from happy and healthy skin! In this episode I talk about the basics of skincare, what your moisture barrier is and how to keep it healthy, proper cleansing techniques and how to figure out if facial oils fit into your routine. I also mention quite a few products I love for winter skin, so here's the links to those (an * denotes an affiliate link):
Request Beautycounter samples here (US only pleaase) | |||
| How to Prevent your Chicken Water from Freezing | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:19:24 | |
We've had great success keeping our chicken water from freezing solid even in single digit temperatures! In this episode you'll learn about our current set up and how it will be a better choice than a typical chicken water fountain during summer months too. We switched to poultry nipples to make our lives easier but also to improve the health of our chickens. Good chicken keeping starts with making things as easy on yourself as you can, that way even if conditions are nasty, you'll know that your girls are still being taken care of. Here's links to the products we used to make our current water system: Black 5 gallon food safe container Bird bath de-icer (this is the exact one we purchased but is unavailable at the time of recording) This could be another option (an aquarium heater), please do your own research Follow Heritage Acres Market on Instagram Request Beautycounter samples here or shop directly with this link | |||
| February Homestead Chores, Goals and Updates | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:33:24 | |
Happy February! Today's episode of the podcast talks about our updated garden plans, which includes dipping our toes into raised bed gardening. I'll be sharing my thoughts behind our decisions to try this, including our current garden methods, our current struggles with what we've done, why we didn't want to try a greenhouse and how we finally came to the conclusion to mix raised beds in with our original plans. I also share some updates around our homestead and mention quite a few products that we either have installed or are planning to install/use this coming growing season. You can find the links to those here: Outdoor Thermometer with 3 sensors Shop Non-Toxic Beautycounter Skincare or request samples and try new products for free! (US and Canada only) | |||
| Sprouts, "Board Butter" and other January Favorites! | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:31:40 | |
This episode is the first of a monthly series that shares some of my current favorite things with you. These things can range from recipes and methods to actual products, both in the homesteading and beauty realms. January's favorites and links: OIL CLEANSING BEAUTYCOUNTER SUPREME CREAM request Beautycounter samples here (US only) BOARD BUTTER 1 part beeswax 3 parts oil of choice (avocado, mineral or fractionated coconut) TEA OF GOOD TIDINGS SEED SPROUTING sprouting seeds from True Leaf Market | |||
| How to Process Venison on Your Own! | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:37:45 | |
This episode of the podcast is all about processing deer on your own. Although it is an intimidating process, my husband and I have been doing it for 5 years now and have learned quite a bit along the way. In this episode I talk about why you'd want to process a deer on your own anyway, meat quality, meat processing tools, how to figure out what cuts of meat you'd like, a general step by step process, tips to reduce the "gamey" taste of meat, how to get the best tasting ground venison (that tastes like ground beef) and give you some ideas for some of the cuts that might be sitting at the bottom of your deep freezer. LINKS: | |||
| Welcome! Here's an Introduction to my "Homestead" | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:22:01 | |
Hello and welcome to the very first episode of The Girly Homesteader Podcast! My name is Laura and I live on 7 acres in Xenia Ohio with my husband, 10 chickens and 2 beehives. This episode is an introduction of myself and our homestead to you, along with our goals for this year. I definitely did not grow up as a country girl, but I love the life I live now. I do not consider myself an expert in any way, so the first season and first year of this podcast will be documenting our transition into "true" homesteading life. I'll be sharing with you my homesteading experiments, research, successes and failures. This episode is especially helpful for the beginner homesteader, confirming the fact that you do NOT need tons of acres, tons of animals or a picture perfect garden to consider yourself a homesteader. You didn't even need to grow up with the intention to live this life. LINKS: | |||
| My Auto Irrigation Setup and Fertilization Schedule! | 22 May 2024 | 00:34:43 | |
On today's podcast I discuss a lot of products that are helping my garden grow, here's links to all of them: FERTILIZERS: Organic Rev Fertilizer (use code GIRLY for 5% off) WATERING: garden hose connector with two spouts | |||
| Some Updates: Chicken and Work Drama | 15 May 2024 | 00:43:51 | |
Today's episode is definitely not a normal episode... I share some updates about what's going on in my life, with some sad news to start about our beloved Rosie. I then discuss the slight changes that will be happening to the podcast and my Instagram account, thanks to the news and drama from Beautycounter. Please note that I do talk about MLMs and my view point on them, both good and bad. If you are not into MLMs, I still encourage you to listen to the second half of the episode. | |||
| 5 Things I Wish I Knew About Chicken Keeping Before We Got Chickens! | 08 May 2024 | 00:32:38 | |
On today's episode I am sharing 5 things I wish I knew before we got chickens! I do mention a few products, here's links to those: Strong Animals chicken elixir water additive Use code PODCAST to get 15% off the Grow & Flourish Planner | |||
| May's Homestead Goals and Updates! | 01 May 2024 | 00:30:16 | |
Today's episode is all about my goals for the month of May! Because of our abnormal weather, I was able to get some of these goals done ahead of time, like transplanting out my tomatoes and peppers! Organic Rev (use code GIRLY for 5% off) Grow & Flourish Planner (use code PODCAST for 10% off) Grubbly Farms (use code THEGIRLYHOMESTEADER for 30% off) | |||
| Transplanting Aids, the Best Spinach Variety, Hair Spray and Other April Homestead Favorites! | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:49:42 | |
On today's episode, I am sharing my favorite things from the month of April. This episode goes quite in depth into my wavy hair routine, complete with a new styling product and a new finishing hairspray I love: No Nothing Fragrance Free Aerosol Hairspray I also talk about a couple gardening related items, a specific variety of spinach, and a soil additive that helps with transplanting, specifically when going from hydroponic to soil. Organic Rev (use code GIRLY to get 5% off) And I talk about some skincare items, specifically the ingredient mandelic acid. Almond Clear Mandelic Acid Serum Beautycounter Body Peel (that I safely use on my face) Buy the Grow & Flourish Planner | |||
| 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Growing "All" Our Food | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:28:10 | |
Today's episode is about the ten things I wish I knew before growing our food. Some of the topics discussed are:
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