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The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable LivingAuthor: Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader
Do you feel like you want to cook from scratch, grow more of your own food, or live intentionallybut never have the time or energy to do it all? Tried diving headfirst into homesteading only to end up overwhelmed, burnt out, or wondering where to even begin? Youre not alone. If youre ready to build a homestead life that actually works with your modern, busy schedulethis podcast is for you. Inside The Homestead Challenge, youll find time-saving routines, realistic strategies, and practical tips to help you simplify home systems, grow what you can, and start living from scratchwithout the pressure to do it all perfectly. Hey friend. Im Brittanycrunchy mom, city homesteader, and your go-to for making slow living possible in real life. I tried the all-at-once approach to homesteading and crashed hard into burnout. Turns out, trying to master everything at once just wastes time, money, and a whole lot of mental energy. But heres the good news: homesteading doesnt have to be all or nothing. You can do this in small steps that make a big impact. If youre ready to create a from-scratch lifestyle with more rhythm and less chaosgrab that sourdough starter from the back of the fridge... its time to rise. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com Language: en Genres: Arts, Food, Home & Garden, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep 163. 8 Pantry Staples that Double as Herbal Wellness
Friday, 21 November, 2025
If you’ve ever felt like herbalism requires a huge apothecary or a ton of expensive ingredients, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Today, we’re talking about the everyday pantry staples you probably already have on hand that double as powerful herbal wellness tools — perfect for cold and flu season and practical homesteading on a budget. In this episode, I’m walking through eight simple pantry ingredients that support immunity, digestion, inflammation, stress relief, and overall wellness: ginger, garlic, cinnamon, honey, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, chamomile, and lemon. These are the no-pressure, real-life remedies that modern homesteaders can use daily without buying anything fancy or overwhelming. Daily Wellness Shot: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/wellness-shot/ Garlic Mullein Ear Oil: https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/garlic-mullein-herbal-oil/ Subscribe on YouTube The Homestead Challenge podcast is officially expanding! Search “The Homestead Challenge” on YouTube or click below and hit subscribe so you’ll know when new episodes drop. https://www.youtube.com/@thehomesteadchallenge









