Living Free In Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Today we talk about the importance of evaluating how long things truly take - both large projects and small tasks - because understanding this can set you free of being owned by your to do list. And life is way better if you own yourself and your time, not the other way around. Direct Download FEB 26, 7PM ET: Webinar Number 2 from Sue Zoldak - How Do I know Which Digital Platforms Are Best to Market My Business? Mastersingers Concert in Cookeville: https://mastersingersinc.com/product/unity-concert/ Tales from the Prepper Pantry Galentines and charcuterie - pickled bean story Getting set to harvest and dry spring herbs: stinging nettle, raspberry and blackberry leaves Used the last left over from LFTN 19  Sunday dinner conversation with Mama Sauce What’s in Season Dead nettle Cilantro Chard and lettuce Watercress Operation Independence Finance Friday Checklist Bills/mail Pay Vendor Invoices Invoicing Mileage Tracking Expense Tracking Take on 1 irritating thing  Main topic of the Show: Learn How Long

Today we have an interview about the move from urban living onto a small shed-to-house structure in a very rural setting with Beau Brotherton, founder of the popular Youtube Channel, Better Together Life. Beau Brotherton Bio Beau and his wife Kelly are the kind of people who see what could be and don’t hesitate to make it happen. With their four kids, they sold their 2000 sq ft suburban home to do this crazy thing of converting a 16x48 shed into a full time home. A year into this adventure, they are in the process of restoring the land and building a permaculture homestead. Beau is the creator of the Better Together Life Youtube channel and Podcast, Shed to House Facebook group, and is the author of the "Get Off Your Tail and Homestead" book. Topics 1. Moving from urban to rural and simple 2. Getting out of debt 3. Building a content business 4. Building a shed to house GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tac

Today is Wednesday so we have a homesteading topic and since I harvested my first round of lettuce grown inside in mason jars yesterday, I thought I would share with you five things I learned about the process along the way. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce What to do with organ meat Kidney Update What’s Up in the Garden Cilantro has germinated outside and is about 4 inches tall Egyptian walking onions are doing well It is time to get ready to transplant lettuce.  Hillside garden area is mostly ready for planting: goal=no weed problem this year Main topic of the Show: 5 lessons learned from growing lettuce inside Main Topic of the Show: Five Lessons Learned From Growing Lettuce Inside Week 4 of growing lettuce - the harvest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xTbj9kRjcQ Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the

Today was a beautiful day and I must admit that I traded some inside computer time for outside gardening time. So today, I want to talk to you about how to flex our time responsibly so that you can get important things done, while also taking advantage of weather opportunities - or other opportunities. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Freezer redo complete and found some bones to make stock with from the winter venisons Early spring greens are coming on so we are having lots of salad Feedback on first sous vide chicken This week’s holler stew: chicken broth, beef stew meat, canned corn, potato, sweet potato, onion, carrot, celery, fresh parsley from the ap, dried oregano and sage Time to reorganize the prepper pantry itself in advance of the solar hot water heater build What’s in Season Deadnettle Mullein - round 2 Missed a dryads saddle mushroom - rats Noplantain yet Update on the rose I started Operation Independence Indoor lettuce Seed grown plants 6 seats left for the LFTN workshop Main topic of the Sh

Today's Thought of the Walk is on our criminal justice system in the US and more specifically the concept of innocent until proven guilty. Thanks to Carmel and Angie's Gardens. Sign up for the LFTN Workshop, April 23-25 The Innocence Project Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce  

Today is  a homesteading topic and I thought it would be fun to talk about starting seedlings for your spring garden. LFTN Workshop Tickets!  #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Stump the Sauce Cow organs and heart? What’s Up in the Garden Kratky Update: Lettuce Week 3 Things are growing slowly and early spring greens are emerging Time to start spring lettuce and brassicas Main topic of the Show: Starting Plants from Seeds 4 Keys to successful seedlings Some specific Links to equipment Lighting 2 foot rig: $65 http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/iotd-2-3-20 Tube bulb that fits flourescent fixtures: $23 http://amzn.to/2mXKzZT “Lightbulb” shaped grow light bulbs: $17 http://goto.walmart.com/c/1950853/568827/9383?veh=aff&sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&prodsku=155324222&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FGrowing-Plants-with-Led-Lights-A-Complete-Guide-on-How-to-Grow-Plants-Indoors-with-Led-Lights-9781983565861%2F155324222 Heating mat: $12 http://amzn.to/2mNStZa Make it a

Over the weekend, I took a trek on up to Cincinnati to check out the first ever Rogue Food Conference and it was a great reminder to stand strong when things seem to be stacked against you. So many people with many of the same problems gathered together under the hopes of finding solutions that may or may not be there. So today I share with you ten ways to go rogue. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Sweet potato chili Planning meals around what is left in the pantry: Green beans, tomato, corn, peaches, pickled items, squash, sweet potato, onions Time for the midwinter freezer defrosting project Monthly dry good and feed order is working well What’s in Season Oyster mushrooms Watercress Root forage Operation Independence The return of Finance Friday Taxes Main topic of the Show: Ten Ways to Go Rogue Take aways There are ways to get around seemingly endless lists of lists of regulations - sometimes simple ones. But you need to educate yourself on your local laws and find them. People will not believe you whe

Today is Friday so we have an interview show with Tim Cook all about how to start your handyman business with what you have, rather than waiting until you can afford the next great tool before you begin. Main content of the show Tim Cook is one of those weirdos that loves the cold and really doesn’t mind the heat. He gave up working for the man nearly two years ago. At the encouragement of his wife Becky he turned his side hustle into a full time gig. Together with the help of their 9 year old twin girls, they run All-Seasons Maintenance. A small town handyman business in the frozen tundra that is East Central Alberta. Tim's Facebook Page Tim's Youtube Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauc

Today I share with you four things you should do to be ready to plant your spring garden. Direct Download #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? LFTN Workshop Reminder What’s Up in the Garden Kratky Lettuce Update & related seedling plans Cold weather crops still going though we had a freeze this week Making plans for the 2020 gardens Main topic of the Show: Four Things to Get Ready for Your Garden Order your seeds Set up your seedling growing area Start your sweet potato slips Tarp your beds if you have not Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up LFTN Gift Registry Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/lftncoffeebreak/ Instagram: @nicolesauce Twitter: @nicolesauce  

After a long five days of being in the throws of the flu, I thought I would review five things that you want to have in place if you live alone on a homestead - or anywhere really - to be ready to be sick or gone. And I would love to hear your ideas about how to make unplanned away or sick times go smoother. Direct Download Two Reminders: Registration deadline is Friday the 24th for the Sue Zoldak Webinar on “How to Be seen online.” January 29, 7-8pm. https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/product/webinar-how-do-people-find-me-on-the-web/ LFTN Workshop Registration is Open! Tales from the Prepper Pantry Weakness found: No heat and go meals that do not require a 5 min rolling boil Tapping into the herbal dried teas What’s in Season Snow Watercress Root forage: Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion roots, day lilly tubers Nick Furguson in TN? Operation Independence Headed to Rogue Food Conference this week - do you want to meetup? https://www.facebook.com/events/844002892718093/ Main topic of the Show: 5

Today, I have Brian Norton in from Food Forest Farms to talk about his various endeavors: CBD, Coffee and a new business he is calling Trade Show Sherpa.   Direct Download Reminder, registration for the Spring Workshop goes on sale tomorrow morning at 9CT to LFTN members – make sure you can log in and that everything is working tonight! Brian set up a coupon code for LFTN to try out is CBD trial pack: Use code LFTN10 Make it a great week!

Today, we will go over the 2020 aquaponics and hydroponics plans for 2020. I h ope this will spur some ideas from you and that you can learn from my lessons learned over the past two seasons with this system! #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Are you going to the Rogue Food Conference in Cinncinati on the 25th? If so, I plan to be there serving yummy Holler Roast Coffee and I thought it would be fun to have a meetup Friday the 24th for those of you arriving the night before.  Barleycorns - Florence: 8544 US 42, Florence, KY 41042, 6:#0PM RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/844002892718093/ Webinar: How do people find me on the web?

While visiting family, I have had a chance to connect with some skills and things from my past and I realized that this connection is helpful to GROW into the future. We learn a lot in life if we let ourselves and sometimes looking back is what we need to set the foundation for the future - so I wanted to share with you some ways to do that. Do not forget that the Spring Workshop tickets go on sale this coming Saturday at 9am Central to members first. There are only 20 eats so you will want to get your registration is as soon as possible. We have been having fun finalizing our sessions and here are a few highlights: Change your life one word at a time with Jenni Hill Proper Knife Technique and Care with Patrick Roehrman and Brett Corrieri Lessons Learned fromLaunching a CBD Business with Brian Norton GSD with My3Things, Nicole Sauce Sessions from Mark Alexander, JR Haley, Kurt Dugger, Mike Leonido and more… Final list coming after some final confirmations this week! Hands on work: Solar Hot Water Heater Bui

It occurred to me as I went over my January budget that clutter has a negative impact on your budget - so I wanted to talk a bit about that today in the Thought of the Walk episode. Reminder: Sue Zoldak is offering webinars on increasing your digital visibility a series of three and the first one will be January 29. Based on the online polling, we do not have clarity on what works best: Midday or evening so I will schedule them in alternating slots. These sessions are $50 each but if you are a member, you get one included with your plan. If you are a premium member, you get all three. I expect to launch registration for them next week so keep your eyes on your inbox.  Also - Spring workshop tickets go on sale in ONE WEEK! Saturday, January 17, at 9am CT to members. Make sure you can log in because to get first wack at them you will need to be able to do that. The registration link will appear in the side menu of your membership portal. Main topic of the Show: TOTW on Clutter and Budget Make it a great week! G

Today, I will walk you through the overview of what I plan to do in order to grow lettuce indoors in mason jars! I will also cover the supplies needed and goals of the project. #HollerHatWednesday: Where is she and who is she with? Direct Download Resources: My Video on Step One with the Indoor Growing Operation Net Pots - recommended by Jack Spirko for durability  Rapid Rooter Plugs Nutrient  Clay pebbles  Nick Ferguson’s new project -  RarePlantStore.com How to plant bare root plants https://rareplantstore.com/how-to-plant-trees/   Why Fodder Trees https://rareplantstore.com/why-fodder-trees/ Workshop Reminder - call for speakers! Email me your idea Stump the Sauce Nothing in - send an email - Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Christmas Ornaments What’s Up on the Homestead Planting peas Lots of winter cleanup No duck eggs yet, but seeking to move the coop to a less soppy location Time to plant bare root plants Main topic of the Show: Growing Winter Lettuce In Mason Jars Goals o

Today I wanted to delve a little deeper into this concept of selfishness. I had a great day of being pretty selfish yesterday and it made me a bit sad to think of people who never make time to care for their personal self interests. So today, I will push back on the idea that always focusing on the “Greater Good” is better than handling your personal house. Direct Download Sue Zoldak is going to offer THREE marketing webinars to LFTN MEMBERS y'all! We need your FEEDBACK though! We will do these on Wednesdays and want to know which time slot is best? a) 2-3pm ET b) 7-8pm ET Here are the topics: 1) How do people find me on the web? Learn basic tips on how to get found on search engines, how to write content that gets read, and how to see who is visiting your website. This digital seminar is for those who run or wish to run their own website and want to learn how to use Google Analytics, a free tool to measure site traffic. 2) How do I know what digital platforms are best to market my business? Do you use mul

Last year was filled with adversity, heartbreak, moments of insane work schedule, worry, great friends, fun adventures and so much more. And as I reflected on my next step in life, I realized that I need to grow as a person, must grow my businesses in order to grow my independence, and want to grow my food because it brings me happiness and stability. So today, we will have a great interview with a fellow who is growing food for fun and has recently launched his business. But he is more than that: Mark Alexander is one of the angels in our network who is there to encourage, make jokes with and ask us hard questions. You will find him lurking about the LFTN Mewe group, but you can also see him live in the Columbia area or order his yummy farm meat products. Direct Download LFTN 2020 Highlights Sauce songs will be available, one per month, to members Exciting new growing system on the front of the house Spring Workshop 2020 - solar build, awesome food, great presentations and the best networking you can find H

Merry Christmas everyone! Enjoy the Intellectual Night Before Christmas read by Leos from TSP Zello and a finisher from Mastersingers of Cookeville singing the original poem.  

Today we are running a replay from 2018 of a reading of the Night Before Christmas by our Australian Friend, Aussie Ro.  

Tactical Redneck reads a special version of the Night Before Christmas in this replay from 2018. Enjoy!