https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/country-living-with-emma--6029892enPersonal JournalsCopyright Country Living With Emmahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e2de59f660b5d0d1d984992c9a27a75b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/country-living-with-emma--6029892Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:25:33 +0000Country Living With EmmaCountry Living With Emmacountrylivingwithemma@protonmail.comEmma is a single lady in her 60s who shares what it is like to live on a rural property and become more self-sufficient.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-441-more-reasons-why-physical-documents-are-important--73846596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73846596Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn this new world of AI and digital everything, it is still vital that we keep physical documents and create new ones ourselves through journaling or keeping a diary.1413farming,gardening,history,homesteading,journaling,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-440-tool-of-the-week-mason-jars--73822123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73822123Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:23:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe humble Mason jar is more versatile than I can say! How do you use them?1273farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-439-observations-on-a-trip-to-the-panhandle--73616397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73616397Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm back from a whirlwind trip to Amarillo. I can't lie...I much prefer my area of Texas, even with the humidity. 1394farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-438-make-it-monday-hand-sewing--73386143
Hand Quilting]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73386143Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:18:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaI started out to talk about hand quilting, but it ended up being more generic. Here is a link to Esther Miller's hand quilting videos: https://www.youtube.com/@millersquilting
Hand Quilting]]>1529farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,tools,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-437-friday-catch-up--73282261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73282261Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:08:04 +0000Country Living With EmmaCatching up on what's going on in the country.1265farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-436-tool-of-the-week-water-hose-splitter--73219871
Hose Splitter I Like]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73219871Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:45:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaIrrigation is a requirement this time of year in Texas. Hose splitters make that process easier and more efficient. They are not all created equal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSZ691QN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Hose Splitter I Like]]>1456farming,gardening,homesteading,irrigation,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-435-make-it-wednesday-zippered-pouch--73114513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73114513Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:50:32 +0000Country Living With EmmaOne of my sweet coworkers made a zippered pouch for my birthday last week. This is a great beginner project, and she did a fabulous job!1369farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-434-tool-of-the-week-ziploc-bag-holder--73093527
Bag Holder]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73093527Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:02:30 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a very handy tool, particularly when preparing food for the freezer.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PF9VLX2?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1
Bag Holder]]>1343cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-433-prepping-for-less-than-the-apocalypse--73071222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73071222Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:44:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaNot everything is the end of the world, but it can still be a problem. For example, our power outage last week was caused by a snake in the substation. In addition to the activities in the Middle East, there's a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico...1346farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedess,prepping,relisience,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-432-friday-plans-for-the-weekend--73030923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73030923Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:04:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's Friday, and I have an exciting weekend ahead! Well, exciting might be a little too strong a word. What's on tap? Gardening, chores, and quilting!1369farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-431-tools-of-the-week-quilt-marking-tools--73030885
Hera Marker

Sewline Pencil

Chalk

Sticky Lint Roller]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73030885Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:01:12 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere are many options for marking a quilt for hand quilting. Here are some links:...
Hera Marker

Sewline Pencil

Chalk

Sticky Lint Roller]]>2384farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-430-a-rainy-monday-in-july-is-always-a-blessing--72949730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72949730Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:12:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaGood morning from Texas! It's raining and the weather today will be cool. We will not see 90 degrees until Friday. We can always celebrate that!1431farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-429-how-did-it-get-to-be-friday-again--72916550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72916550Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:12:07 +0000Country Living With EmmaOn Fridays, we usually look ahead to the weekend and what I hope to get done!1292farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,resiliancy,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-428-make-it-wednesday-irish-farls--72868377Irish Potato Farls]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72868377Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:58:16 +0000Country Living With EmmaHere is the recipe for...Irish Potato Farls]]>1417cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-427-tool-of-the-week-1952-chambers-range--72853659
Tina Cooks - Facebook

Tina Cooks - YouTube

The story of the Chambers Range]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72853659Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:10:02 +0000Country Living With EmmaToday, all tools and appliances are designed and created to save us from ourselves. In the 50's, they were designed to work. One of my favorite appliances/tools is my 1952 red Chambers Range. Below are some links to see how they work....
Tina Cooks - Facebook

Tina Cooks - YouTube

The story of the Chambers Range]]>1378baking,cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-426-post-staycay-report--72840690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72840690Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:41:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaI was off work for the last week, busy doing things on the property. Here's what I did on my staycation!1332farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,resilience,rural,skills,staycationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-425-checking-in--72702208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72702208Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:59:31 +0000Country Living With EmmaI've been gone most of this week on a work trip. Time to get stuff done this weekend. Plus, I'm planning a personal quilting retreat staycation!1276farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-424-texas-history-thursday-allie-blankenship-part-3--72601663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72601663Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:30:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the last episode of Allie's story and the last episode of the book,  "Texas Tears, Texas Sunshine".2033farming,gardening,homesteading,pioneer,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-423-make-it-wednesday-fruit-butters--72563327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72563327Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:41:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaMaking fruit butter, i.e., apple butter, is a great way to get started in canning and food preservation.1611canning,cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-422-tool-of-the-week-collapsible-containers--72550047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72550047Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:00:41 +0000Country Living With EmmaThese are so handy and I really like how little space they take up when they are flattened.1213farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-421-did-i-get-it-done--72549945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72549945Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:41 +0000Country Living With EmmaYes, I really did get this monstrosity of a quilt basted! 1367farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-420-the-quilt-that-keeps-on-giving--72499506Quilt Progress:
Top is done
Backing is sewn together

Plans for the Weekend:
Starch & Iron back
Baste quilt]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72499506Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:54:33 +0000Country Living With EmmaQuilt Progress: Top is done Backing is sewn together Plans for the Weekend: Starch & Iron back Baste quiltQuilt Progress:
Top is done
Backing is sewn together

Plans for the Weekend:
Starch & Iron back
Baste quilt]]>1478farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-419-make-it-wednesday-sourdough-bread--72458233
Farmhouse on Boone

Amy Bakes Bread]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72458233Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:08:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaSome of my earliest episodes are about learning to do sourdough. Here are some websites that I have found to be helpful: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/ https://amybakesbread.com/
Farmhouse on Boone

Amy Bakes Bread]]>1392cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,sourdoughfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-418-tools-of-the-week-rotary-cutter-and-self-healing-mat--72457799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72457799Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:23:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaCompleting my current quilt project has necessitated using a rotary cutter, mat, and ruler. These really haven't been around that long. I was an adult when the rotary cutter for fabric was first created. That makes me feel old!1573farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-417-underestimating-work-overestimating-time-to-get-it-done--72417752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72417752Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:10:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaOne issue in my life I have never solved in nearly 70 years is underestimating how much time it's going to take me to get something done.1353farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,time-managementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-416-basting-a-large-quilt--72233261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72233261Fri, 29 May 2026 18:34:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's Friday, and my big goal for the weekend is to get my Civil War BOM quilt basted and ready to take on the road next week to start quilting. 1467farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-415-texas-history-thursday-allie-blankenship-part-2--72224107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72224107Fri, 29 May 2026 11:09:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaAllie and her family settle into life on the prairie. 2108farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-414-make-it-wednesday-mayo--72195129mayonnaise. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72195129Wed, 27 May 2026 22:58:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe're starting a new series about things you can make yourself. Our first entry is https://onebrit.com/classic-homemade-mayo/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic#recipe. mayonnaise. ]]>1316cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-413-tool-of-the-week-steam-iron--72168901
There actually was a water sprinkler cork stopper on ebay! Here's the link:

Sprinkler Cork Stopper]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72168901Tue, 26 May 2026 13:39:05 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe lowly steam iron may seem like an unlikely tool of the week, but I used mine a lot this weekend while working on my Civil War BOM quilt top. A good iron is essential for sewing.  There actually was a water sprinkler cork stopper on ebay! Here's...
There actually was a water sprinkler cork stopper on ebay! Here's the link:

Sprinkler Cork Stopper]]>1657farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-412-can-you-save-money-by-gardening--72114987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72114987Fri, 22 May 2026 13:27:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn short, it depends. Some produce is more cost-effective than others.1258economics,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-411-texas-history-thursday-allie-blankenship-part-1--72106821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72106821Fri, 22 May 2026 01:35:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaAllie is another West Texas pioneer. She and her husband built a homestead on the Llano Estacado. 2978farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-410-tool-of-the-week-needleslide--72069603
Needleslide ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72069603Tue, 19 May 2026 14:14:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaI love hand sewing tools and this one should save my finger from endless pricks when hand quilting.  https://www.mqlt.de/Needleslide_1 
Needleslide ]]>1510farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-409-monday-thoughts--72061512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72061512Mon, 18 May 2026 22:34:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaA recap of the weekend. What's happening in the garden and in the world.1619current events,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,water,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-408-a-hodge-podge-of-stuff--72019796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72019796Fri, 15 May 2026 13:02:30 +0000Country Living With EmmaTypical Friday chat about the coming weekend, quilting plans, and more about the Women's Institute.1985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-407-texas-history-thursday-mary-taylor-bunton-part-3--72014235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72014235Fri, 15 May 2026 02:38:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary and the cowboys complete the castle drive and end up in Coolidge, Kansas. 2377farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-406-the-women-s-institute--71994001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71994001Wed, 13 May 2026 18:26:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe can always learn more about how to navigate our current time in history by studying how people coped in challenging times in the past.1588farming,foraging,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-405-tool-of-the-week-kitchen-knife-set--71977554
Cuisinart Knife Set ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71977554Tue, 12 May 2026 15:14:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaCooking from scratch is probably the first skill that we think of when we talk about self-sufficiency. Clearly, if we can't feed ourselves, we're in trouble. A good set of kitchen knives goes a long way in developing cooking skills. A really good...
Cuisinart Knife Set ]]>1931farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-404-threat-fatigue--71960295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71960295Mon, 11 May 2026 17:31:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's hard to stay alert to threats, cyber and general, all the time. Now is not the time to relax. 1690farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-403-friday-catch-up-and-the-price-of-gas--71929342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71929342Fri, 08 May 2026 20:18:21 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe're catching up on garden progress and plans for the weekend.1590community,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-402-texas-history-thursday-mary-taylor-bunton-part-2--71917732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71917732Fri, 08 May 2026 03:45:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary hits the Chisholm Trail with the cowboys and whole bunch of cattle. 1828farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-401-the-importance-of-gratitude--71891124
Gratefulness.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71891124Wed, 06 May 2026 13:49:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaOne of the best ways to combat stress is to be grateful. There's even a website: https://grateful.org/
Gratefulness.org]]>1196farming,gardening,gratitude,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-400-tool-of-the-week-mason-jar-lid-opener--71878526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71878526Tue, 05 May 2026 16:56:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaCanning time is right around the corner. The jar opener tool is so handy!1401canning,farming,food-preservation,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-399-the-transcontinental-railroad--71863559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71863559Mon, 04 May 2026 19:57:34 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe Transcontinental Railroad was an engineering feat unprecedented at the time, and it had to be built by hand. May 10th is the 157th anniversary of its completion. In the 21st century, we are still reaping the benefits of the back-breaking and...1631farming,gardening,history,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-398-what-working-with-our-hands-does-to-our-brains--71821711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71821711Fri, 01 May 2026 23:17:45 +0000Country Living With EmmaWorking with our hands accomplishes many things, including important brain functions. 1541crafts,crocheting,farming,gardening,homesteading,knitting,preparedness,prepping,quilting,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-397-texas-history-thursday-mary-taylor-bunton-part-1--71814307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71814307Fri, 01 May 2026 13:48:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe're starting a new story today. Mary was one of the few women to participate in a cattle drive up the Chisholm Trail. 2778farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-396-tool-of-the-week-task-lights--71736477
Flexible Gooseneck Arm Work Lamp with Magnetic Mounting Base

Rechargeable Clip-on Book Light

Stitchin Heaven Quilt Shop]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71736477Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:07:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaI love my treadle sewing machine, but no electricity means no built-in light. The Flexible Gooseneck Arm Work Lamp with Magnetic Mounting Base solves that problem! Also, I use a clip-on light for cross-stitch and other types of needlework. ...
Flexible Gooseneck Arm Work Lamp with Magnetic Mounting Base

Rechargeable Clip-on Book Light

Stitchin Heaven Quilt Shop]]>1456farming,gardening,homesteading,needlework,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-395-a-visit-to-the-quilt-show--71711445
I referenced my trip to the International Quilt Show back in October. The episode number is 292.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71711445Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:09:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaI had the opportunity over the weekend to take a younger coworker friend to her very first quilt show. I hope she enjoyed it as much as I did. It's always fun for those of us who love quilting to share it with others! I referenced my trip to the...
I referenced my trip to the International Quilt Show back in October. The episode number is 292.]]>1467farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,preppinng,quilting,resilience,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-394-texas-history-thursday-ella-bird-dumont-part-4--71703114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71703114Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:08:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe finish up Ella's story today with the death of her first husband and her 2nd marriage. 2018farming,gardening,hard times,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-392-dealing-with-stress-in-hard-times-part-2--71590584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71590584Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:23:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn the first part, I talked about specific examples of hard situations we may have in our lifetimes. In this part, I'll discuss ways to deal with the stress. 1622farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,stress managementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-392-dealing-with-stress-in-hard-times-part-1--71590546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71590546Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:22:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe all go through hard times. They may be personal or collective, but they're still stressful. We need to be prepared to deal with the stress. 1465farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,stress managementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-391-tool-of-the-week-self-watering-deck-railing-planter-box--71528419
Self-watering Deck Railing Planters

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71528419Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:51:38 +0000Country Living With EmmaAs we age, it's important to make things easier to do. I added the planter boxes to the railing on my side porch to grow herbs, although you can grow anything in them. Making things easier to do increases the likelihood of success....
Self-watering Deck Railing Planters

]]>1240farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,tools,zonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-390-living-in-two-worlds--71494454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71494454Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:46:26 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy work world is high-tech, and my personal world is very low-tech. It's an interesting dynamic. People in the high-tech world don't get low-tech, and the same goes for the reverse.1610farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resiliency,rural,self-sufficiency,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-389-texas-history-thursday-ella-bird-dumont-part-3--71088041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71088041Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:36:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaElla and her husband take up ranch life. 1964farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resilience,resourcefulness,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-388-what-can-we-be-doing-right-now--71042675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71042675Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:56:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaWith all the chaos going on around us, what can we do right now?1449farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-387-tool-of-the-week-sprinkler-hose--71025980
Sprinkler Hose]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71025980Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:15:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaAutomating garden tasks is a game-changer. Last week, I highlighted irrigation timers. This week, I want to discuss a great hose option to go with the timer. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMQG56RV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Sprinkler Hose]]>1797farming,gardening,homesteading,irrigation,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-386-that-pesky-supply-chain--70996913
Provident Prepper]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70996913Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:10:19 +0000Country Living With EmmaAll the disruptions in the world are having an adverse affect of the supply chain. No matter the cause, ordinary people end up bearing the consequences. This is a good time for us to be thinking about putting a few things back while we can still get...
Provident Prepper]]>2033farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,supply chainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-385-the-original-energy-crisis--70943162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70943162Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:13:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe Baby Boomers remember the original energy crisis when gas was rationed based on your license plate. 1458energy crisis,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-384-texas-history-thursday-ella-bird-dumont-part-2--70908825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70908825Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:53:56 +0000Country Living With EmmaElla and her neighbors at the camp have an encounter with Comanches.2077bartering,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-383-the-many-benefits-of-gardening--70901143
Cognitive Benefits
Psychological Benefits
Physiology Benefits ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70901143Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:29:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe blog, Prep School Daily, is a great resource for preparedness. Here are some articles detailing the benefits of gardening....
Cognitive Benefits
Psychological Benefits
Physiology Benefits ]]>1276cognitive health,farming,gardening,homesteading,mental health,physical health,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-382-tool-of-the-week-irrigation-timer--70871461
Irrigation Timer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70871461Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:57:44 +0000Country Living With EmmaAutomating garden tasks like watering is a huge help. Here is a link to an irrigation timer that can really help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0917HZ6FN?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Irrigation Timer]]>1125farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-381-what-you-can-learn-from-walmart--70787215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70787215Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:40:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaPeople and merch watching at Walmart can be very educational. You can learn a lot about the society in an area by what goes on at Walmart. 1512farming,gardening,homesteading,op sec,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-380-texas-history-thursday-ella-bird-dumont-part-1--70747553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70747553Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:08:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaElla, like Louvenia, married a Texas Ranger and lived in the Ranger camps. However, she and her husband went on to other adventures, including buffalo hunting!2852farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self sufficiency,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-379-tool-tip-tuesday-frost-cloth-garden-clips-and-pex-pipe--70747468
Garden Clips]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70747468Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:02:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaTuesday morning our low was 25° F! That's chilly for us in Winter, much less Spring! The ability to cover and protect new plants in the garden is important. Here's a link to the garden clips I use:...
Garden Clips]]>1489farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rual,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-378-frugal-friday-all-things-gardening--70625533
Get outside and grow something!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70625533Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:06:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the time to learn gardening. It can be as cheap or as expensive as you choose. There is loads of free information on gardening online and available from your county extension office. Take advantage of it! Plus, a Scottish study found that...
Get outside and grow something!]]>2099farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-377-texas-history-thursday-louvenia-roberts-part-4--70621025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70621025Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:17:25 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe finish up Lou's adventures with the Texas Rangers. 2567farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-376-personal-shtf-anniversary--70596109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70596109Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:21:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaToday is the 52nd anniversary of a day that fundamentally changed my life. I was 17 years old. "New normal" wasn't a thing then, but that's exactly what happened.1662faith,farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,shtffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-375-textile-skills-in-war-time-part-2-tool-of-the-week-needle-puller--70570329
Tool of the Week:

Needle Puller
Aunt Becky]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70570329Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe will finish up talking about various textile skills that were handy during wartime.  Tool of the Week:...
Tool of the Week:

Needle Puller
Aunt Becky]]>2132farming,gardening,homesteading,knitting,preparedness,prepping,qov,quilting,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-374-textile-skills-in-war-time-part-1--70555878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70555878Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:03:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow did our ancestors produce textile during times when supply chains were interrupted by war?1794farming,fiber,gardening,history,homesteading,knitting,quilting,resilience,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-373-frugal-friday-skills-mindset--70509869
Prepper Princess YouTube Channel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70509869Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:22:40 +0000Country Living With EmmaDeveloping a can-do attitude and mindset is free, but is invaluable in challenging circumstances. https://www.youtube.com/@PrepperPrincess
Prepper Princess YouTube Channel]]>1497farming,frugality,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-372-texas-history-thursday-louvenia-roberts-part-3--70496519
The soldiers at Fort McKavett were paid less than $15 per month which would be less than $500 in today's dollar. The Rangers were making about $1300.

Prep School Daily]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70496519Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:17:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe Rangers go to Laredo and Louvenia goes to San Antonio.  The soldiers at Fort McKavett were paid less than $15 per month which would be less than $500 in today's dollar. The Rangers were making about $1300. https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/?m=1
The soldiers at Fort McKavett were paid less than $15 per month which would be less than $500 in today's dollar. The Rangers were making about $1300.

Prep School Daily]]>2156farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-371-a-pet-emergency--70447341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70447341Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:12:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis episode is all over the place, but mostly it's about how we are more likely to experience a personal SHTF than a societal one.1522emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,pets,preparedness,prepping,resources,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-370-tool-of-the-week-battery-powered-siphon-pump-plus-this-is-why-we-prep--70409132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70409132Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:13:13 +0000Country Living With Emma2 days without water due to the pressure switch on the well going out. The tool of the week, the battery-powered siphon pump, was a big help for transferring water from one container to another.1335farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,tools,water,wellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-369-frugal-friday-skills-that-you-can-learn-do-for-almost-nothing--70342836
Here is a link to the dishcloth I like to knit. The cost of terrycloth dishcloths at Walmart is about $1.50 each. Unless you find a great deal on yarn, the knitted variety will cost at least that much, but the quality is not even in question.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70342836Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:17:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe're starting Frugal Fridays with knitting and crocheting. There are many sources for yarn, and even needles and hooks. Look for supplies in garage sales, estate sales, and even thrift stores. However, check the prices against the prices at Walmart...
Here is a link to the dishcloth I like to knit. The cost of terrycloth dishcloths at Walmart is about $1.50 each. Unless you find a great deal on yarn, the knitted variety will cost at least that much, but the quality is not even in question.]]>1590crocheting,farming,frugality,gardening,homesteading,knitting,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-368-texas-history-thursday-louvenia-roberts-part-2--70309855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70309855Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:18:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm this episode, Louvenia takes her chances with the Indians and moves to Ranger camp at Menard. 2285farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,operational security,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-367-aging-gracefully-on-the-farm--70269811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70269811Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:18:05 +0000Country Living With EmmaHomesteading is hard work. What happens when we get old and can't do what we used to do? 1920aging,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,senior-livingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-366-tool-of-the-week-vacuum-sealer--70242087
Nesco Vacuum Sealer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70242087Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:58:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaOne tool I use a lot is a vacuum sealer for food going in the freezer. It greatly increases the shelf life. Here's the one I currently use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KCK9W1K?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Nesco Vacuum Sealer]]>1450cooking,farming,food preservation,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-365-a-life-well-lived--70230107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70230107Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:17:55 +0000Country Living With EmmaI attended a funeral for a friend's mom this weekend. She was a strong Texas woman, respected and admired by all who knew her. What will people remember about us when we're gone?1585farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparing,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-364-modern-skills-that-would-be-handy-in-the-apocalypse--70180155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70180155Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:10:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere is so much more knowledge now than there was in the 19th century. We can leverage modern skills to make life in a grid-down situation easier.1000composting,farming,gardening,grid-down,homesteading,medical,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-363-texas-history-thursday-louvenia-roberts-part-1--70163759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70163759Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:58:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaLouvenia shares her experiences as the wife of a Texas Ranger on the frontier in the 1870s.2647farming,frontier,gardening,homesteading,mindset,pioneers,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-362-early-skills-that-will-be-helpful-in-the-apocalypse--70135058
Essential Stitches]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70135058Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:35:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaSome skills have gone by the wayside, but would be helpful in a long-term grid-down world. Here is a link to a blog with what looks like pretty good instructions on specific hand sewing skills:...
Essential Stitches]]>16551800s,farming,frontier,gardening,hand sewing,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,traditional skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-361-tool-of-the-week-warren-hoe--70124913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70124913Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:48:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaGardening is made easier with specific tools. The warren hoe is a good example. 1511farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self sufficiency,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-360-overlapping-skills--70038135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70038135Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:42:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaSome skills are valuable no matter the conditions we live in. Problem-solving, navigation, and negotiation will serve you well in all situations.1398farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-359-texas-history-thursday-fannie-beck-part-3--70028380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70028380Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:24:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe finish up Fannie's story with Indian raids and religion. 2764climate adaptation,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,securityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-358-what-does-it-mean-to-be-resilient-and-self-sufficient--69975680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69975680Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:29:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhen we discuss "having skills", what exactly does that mean? Are we just talking about old traditional skills, or does that include modern day skills?1286farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self reliance,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-357-tool-of-the-week-gardening-journal--69954237
Gardening Log Book and Planner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69954237Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:52:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaA gardening journal can be a really valuable tool. Use it to track how your garden is performing over the years, and you can learn a lot about what works and what doesn't. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDFS5YSZ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Gardening Log Book and Planner]]>1616farming,gardening,homesteading,journal,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-356-first-crop-of-2026-is-officially-in-the-ground--69890428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69890428Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:41:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaOnions are planted and settling into the raised beds. What is you have never gardened before, or you live in a new place where you have never gardened? This episode discusses where you should start.1966gardening,growing,homesteading,onions,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-reliancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-355-let-s-talk-gardening--69844256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69844256Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:25:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's time to get our hands on the dirt!792farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-354-texas-history-thursday-fannie-beck-part-2--69826707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69826707Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:43:56 +0000Country Living With EmmaFannie recounts a couple of Indian attacks that affected her family directly. 1900farming,gardening,hard times,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-353-making-choices--69784998
If you are interested in participating in the Quilts of Valor program, here is a link to their website.

Quilts of Valor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69784998Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:29:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaI cover a multitude of topics in this episode, including the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, Quilts of Valor, and why living a life of preparedness and self-reliance involves making choices in how we spend our time and our financial resources. If...
If you are interested in participating in the Quilts of Valor program, here is a link to their website.

Quilts of Valor]]>1757farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,qovf,quilting,rural,self-reliancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-352-tool-of-the-week-jackery-power-station--69768852
Jackery Power Station]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69768852Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:38:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaSome things don't need much power, but keeping them running or charged up is important. A small power station is relatively inexpensive and can be very handy in a pinch. It won't keep you warm, but it could keep you connected to the outside world....
Jackery Power Station]]>1517farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-351-who-is-my-neighbor--69739962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69739962Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:07:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaOver 130 people, so far, have died as a result of Winter Storm Fern. Can we do anything to mitigate that going forward?1582farming,gardening,grid down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,senior livingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-350-aging-in-the-apocalypse--69694564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69694564Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:35:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis episode references a recent Cajun Navy Facebook post about the current winter storm and the vulnerability of senior adults during disasters.1813baby boomers,community,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,senior livingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-349-texas-history-thursday-fannie-beck-part-1--69675457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69675457Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:58:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaFannie Beck, born in 1862,  tells what it was like growing up on the frontier in West Texas. 2658farming,gardening,hard times,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-348-we-survived-plus-tool-of-the-week-bluetooth-thermometer--69665555
Tool of the Week:
Bluetooth Thermometer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69665555Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:11:04 +0000Country Living With EmmaAfter action report for Winter Storm Fern. Tool of the Week: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2M7G6WD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Tool of the Week:
Bluetooth Thermometer]]>1934farming,gardening,grid down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,senior living,tools,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-347-countdown-to-winter-storm-fern--69564503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69564503Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:39:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaI took off from work yesterday afternoon to get at least some of my winter storm ducks in a row. We can only hope it's not as bad as the prediction!1339farming,gardening,grid-down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-346-winter-storm-checklist--69535455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69535455Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:55:10 +0000Country Living With EmmaJust like Snowmageddon, every update we get from the weather channels is worse than the last one. The biggest issue for us is losing power and trying to stay warm. Are you in the path?1289farming,gardening,grid-down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,storms,weather,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-345-tools-of-the-week-battery-operated-siphon-pump-water-brick--69524454
Siphon Pump

Water Brick]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69524454Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:30:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe're continuing our discussion about water and looking ahead to the winter storm that is forecast for Texas starting Friday. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QVLQHAO?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_10&th=1...
Siphon Pump

Water Brick]]>1295farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,tools,weather,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-344-weather-forecast--69512669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69512669Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:25:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe weather forecast for the weekend looks pretty dicey with possible freezing rain. Time to ramp up winter preps.1218farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,winter weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-343-get-stuff-done-friday-water--69467495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69467495Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:13:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaWater is one of the most important preps, and you can start working on it today. 1609farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,watertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-342-texas-history-thursday-eudora-moore--69461328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69461328Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:50:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaEudora was a teenager during the Civil War, living in Indianola, one of the few towns in Texas that were occupied by Federal troops during the war. 3818farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-341-today-s-headlines-in-1938-and-1939--69442983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69442983Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:41:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe more things change, the more they stay the same.1444farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-340-tool-of-the-week-cordless-vacuum--69420146
Levoit Cordless Vacuum

Reviews: 
Spruce.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69420146Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:13:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaI've never met a vacuum cleaner I like. However, this one does have some benefits, and I'm glad I bought it.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQKQ3F2C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Reviews: ...
Levoit Cordless Vacuum

Reviews: 
Spruce.com]]>1896cleaning,farming,gardening,homemaking,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-339-are-you-overwhelmed-just-do-the-next-thing--69405062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69405062Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:42:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe current state of affairs can be overwhelming, especially since we have little to no control over most of it. Hopefully, this is a way to stay sane.1605farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resiliency,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-338-learning-to-navigate-this-4th-turning-by-studying-the-previous-ones--69377024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69377024Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:22:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe'll explore the previous 4th turning to see what we can learn about this one. 1446farming,fourth turning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-337-texas-history-thursday-rebecca-adams-part-2--69364272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69364272Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:30:51 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore letters from Rebecca to her husband who is away in the army during the Civil War. Prepping topics of interest include food storage, illness, and clothing production. 2222farming,fourth turning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-336-tool-of-the-week-reacher-grabber-for-seniors--69342567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69342567Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:27:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe reacher/grabber is a back saver as well as a tool to keep you off a step stool. 1330farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-335-starting-off-the-new-year--69306859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69306859Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:24:05 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's my first day back at work. What did I accomplish, and what didn't I accomplish during my break?1457farming,gardening,homesteading,organizing,planning,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-334-tool-of-the-week-loppers--69255898https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69255898Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:28:41 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis week I'm trying to get stuff done around the property. One of those tasks was to prune the blackberries. Loppers are essential to that task, not to mention upper body strength. 1718farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-333-tool-of-the-week-channel-locks--69184599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69184599Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:24:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a very versatile tool that has an unlimited number of uses! I keep it in my kitchen. 1974diy,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-332-christmas-week-during-the-revolutionary-war--69174794Presenting the Past, dealing with the events of the Revolutionary War. I had never heard of the Battle of Great Bridge which took place in early December and led to the evacuation of Norfolk, VA. There are many lessons we can learn from this event. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69174794Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:49:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaI discovered a new YT channel this weekend, Presenting the Past, dealing with the events of the Revolutionary War. I had never heard of the Battle of Great Bridge which took place in early December and led to the evacuation of Norfolk, VA. There are...Presenting the Past, dealing with the events of the Revolutionary War. I had never heard of the Battle of Great Bridge which took place in early December and led to the evacuation of Norfolk, VA. There are many lessons we can learn from this event. ]]>1319american history,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-331-what-will-we-miss--69140043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69140043Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:07:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaPhysical objects often represent important events in our lives. In hard times we may not be able to keep those objects. Having a "let it go" mindset may be necessary.1213farming,fourth turning,gardening,hard times,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resilience,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-330-texas-history-thursday-rebecca-adams-part-1--69126872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69126872Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:07:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe begin another Texas pioneer, Rebecca Adams. She lived around Fairfield, TX during the Civil War and managed the plantation while he husband and oldest son served in the Confederate army. 2612farming,fourth turning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self sufficiency,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-329-looking-forward-to-spring--69106151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69106151Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:09:47 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a great time of year to start thinking about your garden. Here in Texas, it'll be time to start seeds and plant onions in a matter of weeks!958farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,seed-startingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-328-party-debrief-and-tool-of-the-week-fitness-tracker--69084503
Tool of the Week: Fitness Tracker
Last week, our Tool of the Week was you. If we are the most important tool, then it stands to reason that we should take care of ourselves. A fitness tracker is a great way to do that.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69084503Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:35:34 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe party went great, even though I didn't get everything on my list done. Everyone had fun, and that was the most important goal. Tool of the Week: Fitness Tracker Last week, our Tool of the Week was you. If we are the most important tool, then it...
Tool of the Week: Fitness Tracker
Last week, our Tool of the Week was you. If we are the most important tool, then it stands to reason that we should take care of ourselves. A fitness tracker is a great way to do that.]]>1171community,farming,fitness-tracker,gardening,homesteading,hospitality,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-carefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-327-texas-history-thursday-silvia-king--69006548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69006548Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:28:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis week's episode features Silvia King, who came to Texas as an enslaved person. She was interviewed in 1936 as part of The New Deal WPA Writers Project. 2453farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-326-being-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable--68977554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68977554Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:35:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis episode is more about mindset. How can we prepare ourselves for difficult times when the current generation has only known good times?1518farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-325-tool-of-the-week-repair-kits--68960964
Rustoleum Tub & Tile Chip Repair Kit

Grout Pen]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68960964Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:17:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis week's tools are various repair kits I used to repair some items that I can't replace at this time. It significantly improved the appearance of those items without the hassle and expense of replacement....
Rustoleum Tub & Tile Chip Repair Kit

Grout Pen]]>970farming,gardening,home,home hacks,homesteading,hospitality,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-324-hospitality-in-a-chaotic-world--68943797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68943797Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:29:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaAs our world becomes more unstable, hospitality becomes more important. However, there is a fundamental difference between entertaining and hospitality. 1438farming,gardening,home,homesteading,hospitality,preparedness,prepping,rural,servicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-323-party-countdown-continues--68899647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68899647Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:39:33 +0000Country Living With EmmaBalancing work, prepping, AND hospitality. Whew! That's a lot! Can we do it all?1348farming,gardening,homesteading,hospitality,preparedness,prepping,rural,single homemaking,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-322-texas-history-thursday-mathilda-wagner-part-3--68891661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68891661Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:56:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe finish up Mathilda Wagner and see if her life got better in adulthood.1963farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-321-building-your-own-seed-vault--68851916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68851916Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:07:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaSeed vaults are sometimes included in the lists of things we need to have to be prepared. However, generic seed vaults won't be much help if we really need to live off only what we can grow. 1630farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,seed saving,seed starting,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-320-tool-of-the-week-you--68834071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68834071Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:28:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaA Facebook prepper group was asked, 'What is your most important tool?" A significant number answered that THEY were the most important tool. Do you agree?1411farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-319-the-importance-of-hospitality--68818972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68818972Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:25:31 +0000Country Living With EmmaI keep getting reminded about the importance of hospitality. If we are indeed facing challenging times ahead, the relationships we form now will be vital then.1640faith,farming,gardening,homesteading,hospitality,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-317-today-s-headlines-from-the-last-fourth-turning-november-21-1938--68679502
New York Times 11-21-1938

MonkeyWerx]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68679502Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:58:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaI am constantly amazed at the similarities between today's headlines and those of the last Fourth Turning. We're exploring what was going on in the world on November 21, 1938.  https://www.nytimes.com/sitemap/1938/11/21/...
New York Times 11-21-1938

MonkeyWerx]]>1943current events,farming,fourth turning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-317-texas-history-thursday-mathilda-wagner-part-2--68679495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68679495Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:58:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaMathilda describes life on the frontier in general and her life as a child in particular. When her mother died and her father remarried, she was sent to San Antonio to work for another family.3335farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-316-are-you-ready-for-an-emergency--68647647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68647647Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:02:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaMany times we hear about preppers getting ready for then end of civilization. The most likely events are mundane things like a plumbing leak. If I'm prepared for a normal emergency, then I'm not likely to be able to handle a more catastrophic one. 1709farming,financial planning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-315-tool-of-the-week-kitchenaid-stand-mixer--68626354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68626354Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:38:47 +0000Country Living With EmmaA stand mixer is a handy device. There are a large number of attachments that make it even more handy. 1290cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-314-countdown-to-the-christmas-party--68607944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68607944Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:15:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaMaking a list and checking it twice! There's lots to do to get the house ready for a party. Is prepping for a party really prepping? It could be. 1596farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-313-producers-vs-consumers--68594891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68594891Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:23:57 +0000Country Living With EmmaNone of us are completely self sufficient, but we can produce something. As my father used to say, "everything you know how to do is one less thing you have to pay to have done."1845farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,producers,rural,self sufficiency,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-312-choosing-a-sewing-machine--68576949
Best Sewing Machines Under $500]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68576949Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:15:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaIf you are learning to sew and need to purchase a sewing machine, I highly recommend watching the following video. He gives some great advice.  https://youtu.be/8KuBFG9Hjyw?si=4htAPB695_aw9ZJc
Best Sewing Machines Under $500]]>1411farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-311-texas-history-thursday-mathilda-wagner-part-1--68559904
The first "executive mansion" of the president of Texas

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68559904Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:12:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaMathilda was born in Texas to German immigrants in the Fredericksburg area. Her journal details the hardships that the early settlers experienced, including the children.  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ZEMkd3EAu/
The first "executive mansion" of the president of Texas

]]>2900farming,gardening,homesteading,resilience,rural,self sufficiency,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-310-tool-of-the-week-a-basic-sewing-kit-part-2--68539127
Needle Puller]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68539127Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:13:25 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the second part of the list of tools that are good to have in a basic setting kit. Before it's a link to the needle puller I described. It also has a thread cutter.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FM5VTF4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Needle Puller]]>1515farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self sufficiency,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-309-tool-of-the-week-basic-sewing-kit-part-1--68526023
Bernadette Banner:
Sewing in the Apocalypse

Book:
Make, Sew, and Mend]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68526023Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:19:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat kind of items should be in a basic sewing kit? Several people stopped by my station at the living history event last weekend who were curious about learning to sew. That prompted me to consider what should be included in a basic sewing kit. I...
Bernadette Banner:
Sewing in the Apocalypse

Book:
Make, Sew, and Mend]]>1902farming,gardening,homesteading,mending,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self sufficiency,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-308-catch-up-monday--68498916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68498916Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:42:12 +0000Country Living With EmmaLots of things are going on this fall! Let's catch up on the work trip to the city, the living history event, and what I harvested this weekend. 1921current events,farming,gardening,homesteading,living history,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-307-texas-history-thursday-ann-raney-thomas-coleman-part-3--68462924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68462924Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:35:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn this episode, we finish Ann's journal. Her story is different from the others we've read, but we can still learn from her experiences.1280farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-306-what-s-up-friday--68363742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68363742Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:05:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaFriday is usually a catch up day of what I hope to get accomplished over the weekend. There's always a lot going on out here in the country!1522farming,gardening,homesteading,living history,preparedness,prepping,quilting,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-305-texas-history-thursday-ann-raney-thomas-coleman-part-2--68362491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68362491Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:15:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaAnn gets married and leaves Brazoria for her husband's plantation.2349farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-304-today-in-history-the-stock-market-crash-of-1929--68335869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68335869Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:28:19 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe beginning of the last century's 4th turning was officially October 29, 1929, when the stock market crashed. Economic problems only exacerbate other problems, like natural disasters. It's important to prepare as best we can for these challenging times.2151economics,farming,fourth turning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-303-tool-of-the-week-nutcracker--68317937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68317937Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:20:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe lowly nutcracker is a simple tool, but it makes a big difference!1183farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-302-prepping-to-not-fall--68291461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68291461Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:55:16 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe leading cause of death from injuries for seniors is falling. I'll share my own experience with falling and what I plan to do to fall less. 1204fall risks,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,seniorsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-301-texas-history-saturday-edition-ann-raney-thomas-coleman-part-1--68277971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68277971Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:48:30 +0000Country Living With EmmaFirst installment of Ann Raney Thomas Coleman's journal. 2872farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-300-tool-of-the-week-double-pointed-knitting-needle-kit--68227033
Double-pointed knitting needle kit

Fingerless Mits Pattern on Etsy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68227033Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:22:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaI wanted a small portable project that I could work on during downtime at a work trio. I chose a fingerless glove pattern that I can wear when I'm demonstrating hand quilting at a heritage event next month. Here are links to the kit containing 11 sets...
Double-pointed knitting needle kit

Fingerless Mits Pattern on Etsy]]>1346farming,gardening,homesteading,knitting,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-299-getting-prepped-for-winter--68218720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68218720Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:51:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe low this morning was 50° F this morning. Fall might actually have arrived in Texas. What kind of winter can we expect?1480farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,weather,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-298-the-fragility-of-our-infrastructure--68199965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68199965Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:47:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe continue to hear from people who are supposed to be knowledgeable that the Chinese are in not only the grid, but all types of utilities and services. Are we prepared for that?1482current events,grid,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-297-texas-history-friday-edition-mary-wightman-helm-part-2--68170599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68170599Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:18:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe finish up with Mary Wightman Helm today and discuss a topic that is as old as mankind itself.2052cultural conflict,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-296-creating-your-own-cookbook--68155704
Imperial Pure Cane Sugar has taken the old cookbooks down from their site. I will post the actual recipe on a later description.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68155704Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:38:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaFor years, we have compiled recipes in what we refer to as "The House Cookbook". Some recipes are printed, some are torn from magazines, and some of the really old ones are handwritten.  Imperial Pure Cane Sugar has taken the old cookbooks down from...
Imperial Pure Cane Sugar has taken the old cookbooks down from their site. I will post the actual recipe on a later description.]]>1328cooking,family,homesteading,preparedbness,prepping,recipes,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-295-tool-of-the-week-telescoping-fruit-picker-basket--68141023
Telescoping Fruit Picker Basket

An Apartment For Peggy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68141023Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:24:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a great tool if you need to pick fruit from high branches.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B1HCD5M2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BpXbKEOkoBM&pp=ygUWYW4gYXBhcnRtZW50IGZvciBwZWdneQ%3D%3D
Telescoping Fruit Picker Basket

An Apartment For Peggy]]>1484farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-294-granny-hobbies-can-keep-you-sharp--68120901
https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/blog/the-neuroscience-of-making-why-your-hands-matter-more-than-you-think/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68120901Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:58:12 +0000Country Living With EmmaI've talked about what are now referred to as "granny hobbies" before. Now there's evidence that they have cognitive benefits.  https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/blog/the-neuroscience-of-making-why-your-hands-matter-more-than-you-think/
https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/blog/the-neuroscience-of-making-why-your-hands-matter-more-than-you-think/]]>1723crocheting,farming,gardening,homesteading,knitting,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-293-texas-history-friday-edition-mary-wightman-helm-part-1--68096186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68096186Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:19:04 +0000Country Living With EmmaFirst part of the writing of Mary Wightman Helm, who came to Texas with her first husband six years after Mary Rabb. They would have been there at the same time. I would love to know if they ever met. 2512farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-292-my-trip-to-the-houston-quilt-show--68096172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68096172Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:18:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaThursday, I took a trip to Houston to attend the Houston International Quilt Show. I had a great time! I'll share what I liked best and what I wished was there. 2001farming,gardening,hobbies,homesteading,houston quilt show,preparedness,prepping,quilts,rural,sewingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-291-tool-of-the-week-ultrasonic-pest-repeller--68091825
Ultrasonic Pest Repeller]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68091825Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:29:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is s great tool to deter pests, especially rodents. ...
Ultrasonic Pest Repeller]]>859farming,gardening,homesteading,pest control,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-290-prepping-vs-hospitality-can-you-do-both--68030485
Hack of the Week: Making Mayonnaise

 Ingredients

• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 cup neutral-flavored oil (light olive, avocado, or grapeseed)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard 

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients. Add the egg, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and dry mustard to a jar that is just wide enough for your immersion blender.
2. Add the oil. Pour the cup of oil over the other ingredients and let it settle for a minute.
3. Start blending. Place the head of the immersion blender firmly at the bottom of the jar. Turn it on and hold it completely still for about 30 seconds, or until a white, creamy base begins to form.
4. Emulsify. Slowly begin to tilt and lift the blender, moving it gently toward the surface to incorporate the remaining oil. The mayonnaise will thicken and fully emulsify as you blend.
5. Adjust seasoning. Once blended, taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or mustard if needed. 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68030485Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:14:16 +0000Country Living With EmmaA discussion of the dichotomy of prepping and hospitality and the importance of balance.  Hack of the Week: Making Mayonnaise  Ingredients - 1 large egg, at room temperature - 1 cup neutral-flavored oil (light olive, avocado, or grapeseed) - 1 tbsp...
Hack of the Week: Making Mayonnaise

 Ingredients

• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 cup neutral-flavored oil (light olive, avocado, or grapeseed)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard 

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients. Add the egg, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and dry mustard to a jar that is just wide enough for your immersion blender.
2. Add the oil. Pour the cup of oil over the other ingredients and let it settle for a minute.
3. Start blending. Place the head of the immersion blender firmly at the bottom of the jar. Turn it on and hold it completely still for about 30 seconds, or until a white, creamy base begins to form.
4. Emulsify. Slowly begin to tilt and lift the blender, moving it gently toward the surface to incorporate the remaining oil. The mayonnaise will thicken and fully emulsify as you blend.
5. Adjust seasoning. Once blended, taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or mustard if needed. 

]]>1455cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,hospitality,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-289-what-s-up-friday--67999229
Take a Cold Tater and Wait]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67999229Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:47:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaWeekend plans and getting ready for future big events. Fall is a busy time! What are you doing this weekend? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBi_CyJe604&list=RDXBi_CyJe604&start_radio=1
Take a Cold Tater and Wait]]>1077farming,gardening,homesteading,living history,preparedness,prepping,quilting,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-288-texas-history-thursday-mary-rabb-part-2--67993373
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67993373Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:52:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe finish up the adventures of Mary Rabb and her family in the 1820s & 1830s as they build a life in Texas. 
]]>2720farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,survival,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-287-whatever-happened-to-civil-defense--67970238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67970238Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:57:12 +0000Country Living With EmmaBaby Boomers are familiar with the Civil Defense Agency. In school, we did "duck and cover" and watched many films on what to do in case of emergencies. However, "Civil Defense" is no longer a thing, and FEMA took its place. Was that a good thing? Use...1700cooking,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,pets,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-286-tool-of-the-week-apple-peeler-corer--67951683
Apples Peeler & Corer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67951683Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:58:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a great tool for processing and preserving apples!...
Apples Peeler & Corer]]>1415canning,cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-285-in-praise-of-hard-copies--67940059The Bible is one of them.

PBS Nova Series "In the Event of Catastrophe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67940059Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:53:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn the digital age, it's important to have some things in hard copy.  The Bible is one of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j64mtjMTfIEThe Bible is one of them.

PBS Nova Series "In the Event of Catastrophe]]>1436ai,digital-age,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-284-updates-and-gratitude--67908172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67908172Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's Friday, so I thought I'd give an update on what I have going on. Also, I'm going to briefly discuss why it's important to be grateful for the people who came before us. I researched the price of land in the area where Mary Rabb and her family...1066farming,gardening,gratitude,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-283-texas-history-thursday-mary-rabb-part-1--67902287
I couldn't find what I think Mary's saddle would have looked like, but this might be close.


Insect repellant: Picaridin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67902287Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:20:32 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the story of Mary Crownover Rabb's journey to Texas in the 1820s. I couldn't find what I think Mary's saddle would have looked like, but https://saddleschool.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/some-history-of-the-western-saddle/ might be close....
I couldn't find what I think Mary's saddle would have looked like, but this might be close.


Insect repellant: Picaridin]]>2599farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-282-tools-of-the-week-offset-screwdrivers-telescoping-magnet--67864442
Offset Screwdriver

Telescoping Magnet

Kitchen Utensils - Cosmopolitan Cornbread]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67864442Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:42:26 +0000Country Living With EmmaI use these with sewing, but they have a thousand uses!...
Offset Screwdriver

Telescoping Magnet

Kitchen Utensils - Cosmopolitan Cornbread]]>1295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-281-conspiracy-theories--67852285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67852285Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:28:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaAnytime a big event happens, especially if it's a bad thing, the conspiracy theories run rampant. Is that always the answer? 1440conspiracy-theories,current-events,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-280-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memoirs-part-13--67824551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67824551Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:51:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the last chapter in Mary's memoirs, and she gives us a quick history of how her family fared through the Civil War. Needless to say, it's eerily similar to our own time.1775current-events,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas-historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-279-today-s-headlines-in-1938--67795760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67795760Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:53:29 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhere are we in the current 4th Turning? The headlines from 1938 sure sound similar today!1340falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-278-tool-of-the-week-featherweight-sewing-machine--67781931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67781931Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:46:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere's no link for this one, but you can find them on eBay.1771farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,sewing,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-278-doing-the-right-thing--67735971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67735971Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:54:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe news has been hard this week. It's not always easy to know what to do.13624th-turning,9-11,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-276-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memoirs-part-12--67735966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67735966Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:53:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the next-to-last chapter of Mary's diary. She covers a lot of time in this chapter, but there is still many things we can use to help us learn to live in hard times.3096farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas-historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-275-reviewing-the-youtube-video-perfection-is-the-enemy-of-preparedness--67703996
30 Days of Preparedness]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67703996Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:11:51 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe playlist linked below is a collaborative playlist produced by multiple prepper channels on YouTube. There is some really good information in these videos. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo0XdbRbm98-YlN_aUytCEyKvLV8fpcwh
30 Days of Preparedness]]>1901emergencies,food-storage,homesteading,pantry,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-274-tool-of-the-week-kingrack-3-step-aluminum-ladder--67694264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67694264Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:37:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy favorite feature of this ladder is the narrow profile when it is folded. It's only 1.5" wide!1452farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-273-preparing-for-community--67677156]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67677156Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:17:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaI haven't had a major social event at my house since COVID. That's about to change. Are prepping and exhibiting hospitality in conflict with one another?]]>1311community,farming,gardening,homesteading,hospitality,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-272-making-do-in-hard-times--67645173https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67645173Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:49:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow have people in the past made do in hard times?1172farming,gardening,hard times,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-271-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memoirs-part-11--67645141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67645141Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:45:14 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary and her family move back to San Antonio, but tragedy follows them there. 2862farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-270-prepping-for-pets-according-to-the-texas-coop-power-magazine--67616532
Texas Coop Power]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67616532Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:49:30 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis monthly publication that I receive as a member of a Texas electrical cooperative has some great prepping info! https://texascooppower.com/
Texas Coop Power]]>1670cats,dogs,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,pets,power-grid,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-269-tool-of-the-week-collapsible-wagon--67594720
Here's a double-decker one!

Foldable Wagon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67594720Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:56:21 +0000Country Living With EmmaI literally use this ALL the time! Here's a double-decker one!...
Here's a double-decker one!

Foldable Wagon]]>1277farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-268-the-gift-of-a-false-fall--67580789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67580789Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:58:40 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's 88 degrees in Texas in August. It sure makes getting things done in the property easier!1295farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-267-twenty-year-anniversary-of-katrina--67556682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67556682Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:25:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The most important thing to remember: No one is coming to save you.1871disasters,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-266-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memiors-part-10--67548615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67548615Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:35:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary and the Maverick brood move to the coast. 3422farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-265-revisiting-mindset--67530142
Dare to Lead]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67530142Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:54:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere are challenging circumstances throughout our lives. How we react to those circumstances makes all the difference. https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Values.pdf
Dare to Lead]]>1343anxiety,farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-264-tool-of-the-week-etekcity-infrared-laser-thermometer--67525162Etekcity Infrared Laser Thermometer ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67525162Wed, 27 Aug 2025 03:30:48 +0000Country Living With Emmahttps://www.amazon.com/Holder-plastic-Freezer-Planning-Holders/dp/B07PF9VLX2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3B2VQ51FCXV4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Vbfj5Pg_y_Vm3SafS-9E95FO6e4qJsDz6xTofs6Qtta54HjLfs2h-tUAEk9qizryjf_DOzNDpu1bsA7X2WHchZyyv9SO2TnEDJK-a8BhI3RE72ytG_W5d02B1...Etekcity Infrared Laser Thermometer ]]>1389farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-263-an-ode-to-organization--67509362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67509362Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:43:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaI confess, there are NO organization genes in my DNA. This is about how I found my quilting thimble in my headband drawer of my dressing table!1430farming,gardening,homesteading,organization,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-262-what-if-i-prep-and-nothing-happens--67477786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67477786Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:12:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaIs Prepping useful even if the Apocalypse doesn't happen?1267farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-261-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memiors-part-9--67473842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67473842Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:06:18 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary sets up housekeeping on the Colorado across from LA Grange while her husband is a prisoner in Mexico. The 8 doubloons he sends her is worth about $14,000 today. 2442farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-260-living-in-the-ai-generation--67470414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67470414Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:14:57 +0000Country Living With EmmaGood, bad, or otherwise, AI is here to stay. As with all technological advances, we can't stop it so we're going to have to learn to use it and live with it.1450farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-259-tool-of-the-week-hand-knitted-dishcloth--67441446
Bias Knit Cotton Dishcloth Pattern

Note: I knit mine to 49 stitches, which is quite a bit smaller than the one in this pattern, but I like the size.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67441446Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:10:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaA dishcloth might not be what you imagine when you think "tool", but I use mine every day. Believe it or not, using a hand-knit one makes a huge difference! https://nourishandnestle.com/the-bridget-knit-washcloth-pattern-quick-and-easy/ Note: I knit...
Bias Knit Cotton Dishcloth Pattern

Note: I knit mine to 49 stitches, which is quite a bit smaller than the one in this pattern, but I like the size.]]>1520baby-boomer,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,knitting,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-258-recycling-the-old-way--67377975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67377975Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:51:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe think of recycling as a modern concept. However, our ancestors did it long before it was cool. Using cotton feed sacks was one of those.1337farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,recycling,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-257-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memoirs-part-8--67373106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67373106Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:08:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe Mexican Army arrives in San Antonio and captures the city. 2487bugging out,farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-256-homestead-burnout-is-a-thing--67358614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67358614Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:30:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow can we recognize homestead burnout, and how can we deal with it.1473farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-255-tool-of-the-week-jackery-power-station--67349009
Jackery Power Station]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67349009Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:33 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe had a short power outage yesterday, and while I didn't have to use it, the Jackery power station is a great tool for charging electronics and running small devices....
Jackery Power Station]]>1396farming,gardening,grid-down,homesteading,power-outage,preparedness,prepping,rural,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-254-going-down-a-rabbit-hole-on-my-treadle-sewing-machine--67338128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67338128Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:58:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaI did a little research surfing tracing the first owner of my treadle machine. 1335farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-253-headlines-from-august-1938--67302965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67302965Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:37:34 +0000Country Living With EmmaLooking back at the news headlines of the first week of August in 1938. There sure are a lot of similarities.978current,events,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-252-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memoirs-part-7--67302959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67302959Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:34:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary has to bug out due to a rumored invasion by the Mexican army. 2580bugging out,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-251-premonitions--67270511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67270511Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:38:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaI've heard multiple content creators in the last week say that they have a bad feeling about something that is coming. Spoiler alert: I'm not one of them, but I can see the signs.1298current-events,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-250-tool-s-of-the-week-expandable-kitchen-shelves-grabber--67258455
15.5 to 25.5 Inch Expandable Kitchen Cabinet Organizer Shelf, 2 Pack 30 LBS Heavy Duty Adjustable Kitchen Counter Storage Shelves Organizers,Stackable Small Storage Shelf Rack For Cabinet Cupboard

This grabber makes it so much easier to reach jars at the back of my deep cabinets:

RMS 2-Pack 34 Inch and 21 Inch Grabber Reacher with Rotating Jaw - Mobility Aid Reaching Assist Tool]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67258455Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:21:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaThese adjustable shelves have really expanded my storage for home canning: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7VSSN5K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 This grabber makes it so much easier to reach jars at the back of my deep cabinets:...
15.5 to 25.5 Inch Expandable Kitchen Cabinet Organizer Shelf, 2 Pack 30 LBS Heavy Duty Adjustable Kitchen Counter Storage Shelves Organizers,Stackable Small Storage Shelf Rack For Cabinet Cupboard

This grabber makes it so much easier to reach jars at the back of my deep cabinets:

RMS 2-Pack 34 Inch and 21 Inch Grabber Reacher with Rotating Jaw - Mobility Aid Reaching Assist Tool]]>1994canning,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-249-in-support-of-kindness--67247947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67247947Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:08:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere's been such a brouhaha lately about image and who should advertise what. Seriously, we have more important things to concern ourselves with currently than that!1341farming,gardening,homesteading,kindness,mindset,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-248-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memiors-part-6--67211527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67211527Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:52:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaFinally, a chapter without a Comanche raid!2105farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-247-rabbit-hole-wednesday-history-of-canning--67189396
National Center for Home Food Preservation]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67189396Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:09:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow did the process of canning get started? Go down the rabbit hole with me to see how it has evolved over time. https://nchfp.uga.edu/
National Center for Home Food Preservation]]>2321canning,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-246-what-s-in-your-dash--67159926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67159926Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:52:31 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat will people say about us when we're gone?1297farming,gardening,homesteading,legacy,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-245-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memiors-part-5--67106017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67106017Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:58:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary is still recounting tales of the Comanches.2660farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-244-counting-our-blessings-electricity--67105449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67105449Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:48:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe harnessing of electricity changed the human experience in fundamental ways. We should be continually thankful for it.1497electricity,farming,gardening,grid,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-243-tool-of-the-week-vevor-rolling-garden-seat--67105438
Vevor Rolling Garden Seat]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67105438Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:46:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaI finally got my garden seat assembled. This is a review of the assembly process and how it works....
Vevor Rolling Garden Seat]]>1668farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-242-weekend-preview--67020823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67020823Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:25:21 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat are my plans for the weekend? Listen and see what's happening on the property. 2243farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-241-a-very-important-prep-water--67001549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67001549Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:32:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaWater is one of the cornerstones of prepping. How much thought do you give to your access to water?1003farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,waterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-240-a-canning-crisis-tool-of-the-week-presto-canner--66989236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66989236Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:55:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe had a canning crisis this weekend when we couldn't find a tiny but necessary piece of the pressure canner.1580canning,farming,food preservation,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-239-the-cost-of-gardening--66928992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66928992Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:43:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaIs it cheaper to grow your own produce or buy it at a farmers market?1305farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-238-tool-of-the-week-stair-climbing-dolly--66902876
Stair Climbing Dolly]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66902876Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:37:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaBeing able to haul heavy objects up and down stairs is essential. Here is a tool that can help:...
Stair Climbing Dolly]]>1551farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-237-a-busy-weekend--66887784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66887784Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:30:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm back to work today after a week off getting stuff done at home. Did I get it all done?1493farming,gardening,homesteading,polarization,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-236-a-storage-fail--66863190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66863190Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:32:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaA storage fail caused a a big mess to clean up. 1349farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-235-tool-of-the-week-ziplock-bag-holder--66853669
Bag Holder]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66853669Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:39:14 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a handy tool to hold a bag while you fill it. ...
Bag Holder]]>1003farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-234-a-trip-to-the-peach-orchard--66806535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66806535Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:11:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaCar talk on the way to a local peach orchard. Spoiler alert: food preservation is fine consuming and hard work. 1193farming,food preservation,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-233-prepping-is-not-just-for-the-end-of-the-world--66798431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66798431Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:27:14 +0000Country Living With EmmaAre you prepared for a major traffic jam on the heat?1359farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-232-headlines-for-this-week-in-1939--66777103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66777103Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:27:18 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe news headlines these days sound erily familiar to those from the 1930s. What do you think?2096current events,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-231-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memiors-part-4--66767148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66767148Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:38:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaChapter 7 of Mary Maverick's memior. 1752farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-230-elder-orphans-revisited--66749021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66749021Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:44:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere are a lot more of us "elders" than there are subsequent generations. That's naturally going to result in elder orphans, people with no family to care for them in their old age.1447elder care,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-229-tool-of-the-week-vidalia-onion-chopper--66730517Vidalia Chop Wizard]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66730517Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:51:24 +0000Country Living With Emmahttps://www.amazon.com/Vidalia-Chop-Wizard-67366-Large/dp/B000I6JZWA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=E0ZEPVIZLBNN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3tAKdDDhhx4O4NKxlpV0sTPuP9lNGw7T_1SWvLQ5QYNCSEMqt7upyaKrJl6xk2tKrlmCF-L5xddMPtpoQaKE9QURND3CeGQQyJPfYMkxiNnfDhcP078VmwhWZp8sleQ5...Vidalia Chop Wizard]]>2025cooking,farming,food preservation,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-228-what-now--66717598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66717598Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:48:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis Fourth Turning gets more crazy everyday. What do we do now?1443current events,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-227-36-hour-warning-for-power-outage--66663592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66663592Sat, 21 Jun 2025 02:22:26 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat would you do if you knew the power would be going out in 36 hrs?1410farming,garden,grid down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-226-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memiors-part-3--66633576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66633576Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:44:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary's account of a battle with the Comanche Indians in the middle of San Antonio in 1840.1576farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-225-don-t-discount-the-experience-of-age--66604705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66604705Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:17:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe older I get, the more I value the experience of age, and wish I could sit down and learn from those who lived before.1447farming,gardening,homesteading,old-age,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-224-tool-s-of-the-week-cordless-tools--66591651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66591651Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:34:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaI have started collecting cordless tools from a specific brand in order to use the batteries interchangeably.1187farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-223-tool-of-the-week-weeding-tool--66591649
Weeding Tool]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66591649Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:34:28 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a great tool for weeding a raised bed. ...
Weeding Tool]]>856farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-222-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick-s-memiors-part-2--66540575
50 cents for butter would equal $17.40 today. 

25 cents for a pumpkin = $8.70 today. 

12.5 cents for a chicken = $4.35 today. Continued reading from Mary Maverick's memior. 

50 cents for butter would equal $17.40 today. 

25 cents for a pumpkin = $8.70 today. 

12.5 cents for a chicken = $4.35 today. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66540575Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:22:40 +0000Country Living With EmmaContinued reading from Mary Maverick's memior.  50 cents for butter would equal $17.40 today.  25 cents for a pumpkin = $8.70 today.  12.5 cents for a chicken = $4.35 today. Continued reading from Mary Maverick's memior.  50 cents for butter would...
50 cents for butter would equal $17.40 today. 

25 cents for a pumpkin = $8.70 today. 

12.5 cents for a chicken = $4.35 today. Continued reading from Mary Maverick's memior. 

50 cents for butter would equal $17.40 today. 

25 cents for a pumpkin = $8.70 today. 

12.5 cents for a chicken = $4.35 today. ]]>2434farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-221-yet-another-garden-report--66514237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66514237Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:17:34 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis time of year, it's all about the garden. We are currently getting plenty of rain, and the garden is going great. 1343farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-220-monday-catch-up--66498302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66498302Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:14:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaCatching up after being gone for work. What I did over the weekend and garden update.1304farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-219-a-country-girl-goes-to-the-suburbs--66463871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66463871Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:08:57 +0000Country Living With EmmaTraveling for work took me to the suburbs this time. These are my observations. 1607farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-218-is-prepping-political--66376215
@preppingwithsarge  

@praxisprepper  

https://www.doc.gold.ac.uk/~mnusa001/finalproject/index.php/2025/04/28/survivalists-inside-americas-prepping-culture
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66376215Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:34:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaI watched a video with Prepping With Sarge and Praxis Homesteading where they discuss being interviewed by a journalism student from the UK. Another interviewee was Dr. Allison Ford from Sonoma State University. She believes prepping is political....
@preppingwithsarge  

@praxisprepper  

https://www.doc.gold.ac.uk/~mnusa001/finalproject/index.php/2025/04/28/survivalists-inside-americas-prepping-culture
]]>1992current events,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,politics,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-217-friday-garden-update-and-plans-for-the-weekend--66341416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66341416Fri, 30 May 2025 16:18:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat's going on in the garden and what do I have planned for the weekend.1385farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resiliency,rural,self-sufficiency,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-216-texas-history-thursday-mary-maverick--66330531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66330531Thu, 29 May 2025 18:18:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaMary Maverick was one of the early pioneers in Texas. In the late 1800s, she wrote her memoirs detailing her early life in Texas. This is part one.1208farming,gardening,history,homesteading,pioneers,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-215-tool-of-the-week-telescoping-cabinet-braces--66313471
Cabinet Braces

Metal Cleaning Cabinet]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66313471Wed, 28 May 2025 14:16:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaA review of the cabinet braces I used to finish assembling the metal cabinet to hold cleaning supplies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJTJ2F1W?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1...
Cabinet Braces

Metal Cleaning Cabinet]]>1463farming,gardening,homesteading,organization,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,tools,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-214-after-holiday-check-in--66299833https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66299833Tue, 27 May 2025 19:51:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaDid I get everything on my list done? Spoiler alert: I did not, but I made a dent.1563farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-213-to-fertilize-or-not-to-fertilize-that-is-the-question--66230006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66230006Fri, 23 May 2025 16:00:19 +0000Country Living With EmmaOne of the most controversial topics in gardening is whether or not to use commercial fertilizer. Spoiler alert: I do use fertilizer, and I'll outline the reasons why.1325farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resiliency,rural,self sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-212-five-days-at-memorial-part-2-what-we-can-learn--66204160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66204160Thu, 22 May 2025 16:44:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe events during and following Hurricane Katrina were horrific. What can we learn from this disaster?1585disasters,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-211-five-days-at-memorial-part-1-what-happened--66183044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66183044Wed, 21 May 2025 12:40:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Memorial Hospital in New Orleans became an example of all the things that went wrong during the disaster. The AppleTV+ series, based on the book by Sheri Fink, details what happened in the five days between the...1492emergencies,farming,gardening,health,homesteading,medical,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-210-tool-of-the-week-tuesday--66170999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66170999Tue, 20 May 2025 14:06:51 +0000Country Living With EmmaReport of what I got done over the weekend, plus the tool of the week, electric fencing.1732emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resilience,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-209-accountability-friday--66118695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66118695Fri, 16 May 2025 14:01:19 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm listing what I plan to get done this weekend. I'll report back next week on my progress!1139farming,gardening,homesteading,organization,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-208-texas-history-thursday-jane-long--66111630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66111630Fri, 16 May 2025 02:48:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaJane Long is referred to as "The Mother of Texas". I'm taking a deep dive into her life and accomplishments.1458farming,hard times,history,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,texas,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-207-living-in-the-country-can-be-dangerous--66087354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66087354Wed, 14 May 2025 16:26:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaDiscussing the Killer Bee incident in Comanche, Tx.1288emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,horses,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-would-grid-down-really-be-like-the-1800s--66071585
Also, the Tool of the Week is tomato cages. Here's a link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNQF5B4H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66071585Tue, 13 May 2025 13:53:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe prepping experts always say that if we lost the grid, we would revert to living like the 1800s. Would that really be true? Let's look at life in the 1880s from the perspective of someone who actually lived then. Also, the Tool of the Week is...
Also, the Tool of the Week is tomato cages. Here's a link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNQF5B4H?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
]]>2700farming,gardening,history,homemaking,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-back-among-the-living--66044780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66044780Sun, 11 May 2025 21:22:55 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere's a virus going around and it's hard to get stuff done when you're sick. 1388community,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditional,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-204-tool-tip-tuesday--65949926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65949926Tue, 06 May 2025 20:04:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaOne of the best inventions ever: Zip Ties!1358emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-203-check-in-monday--65925927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65925927Mon, 05 May 2025 17:58:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaDid I get everything done on my To-Do List? Spoiler alert: I did not.1350farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resiliency,rural,self-sufficiancyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-202-accountability-friday-whatare-your-goals-for-the-weekend--65882014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65882014Sat, 03 May 2025 14:33:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat am so you want to get accomplished this weekend? If you work full-time, the weekend is the most besr time for working on preparedness. 1576farming,gardening,homesteading,organizing,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-201-are-we-going-to-have-shortages--65833063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65833063Thu, 01 May 2025 20:50:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaI don't know the answer to that question,  but it would be best to be prepared just in case. 1403farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,shortages,supply chainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-200-grid-down-thought-exercise--65818753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65818753Thu, 01 May 2025 01:59:18 +0000Country Living With EmmaSpain and Portugal just experienced a power outage that also took down internet access as well as water. What can we learn from it?2273farming,gardening,grid down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-garden-update--65798773
Tomato Cages]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65798773Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:09:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow does my garden grow? Listen to find out.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DNQF5B4H?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Tomato Cages]]>1585farming,gardening,homesteading,prepping,rural,tomatoesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-a-voice-from-the-past-the-depression-diary-of-clara-ackerman-part-2--65713195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65713195Thu, 24 Apr 2025 22:53:25 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is second and final episode on Clara Ackerman's diary during the Great Depression. There are so many similarities to our situation today. 2008farming,gardening,great depression,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-a-voice-from-the-past-the-depression-diary-of-clara-ackerman-part-1--65688856
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65688856Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:33:45 +0000Country Living With EmmaA reading of the 1932 diary of Iowa farm wife, Clara Ackerman. There are many similarities to today's world. 
]]>2387farming,gardening,great depression,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-a-four-day-weekend-is-not-as-long-as-you-think--65665901
Paula Deen's Broccoli Salad

Georgia's Famous Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

Homemade Mayonnaise

Texas Roadhouse Rolls]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65665901Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:28:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe Spring is a hectic time of year. What did I get done this weekend? https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/321463/paula-deens-broccoli-salad/AMP/ https://goodiesbyanna.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/georgias-famous-lemon-sour-cream-pound-cake.html...
Paula Deen's Broccoli Salad

Georgia's Famous Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

Homemade Mayonnaise

Texas Roadhouse Rolls]]>1481country-cooking,family,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiency,southern-cookingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-gardening-plans--65610913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65610913Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:54:14 +0000Country Living With EmmaTomorrow I will start a 4-day weekend. The old-timers always said to plant tomatoes on Good Friday, and that's what I plan to do.1413farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-can-we-prep-for-everything--65592829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65592829Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:53:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat happens when we have an event that we never anticipated? 1112emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-good-stewardship-and-prepping-part-2--65579769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65579769Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:53:26 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore on being a good steward and what's going on with the garden this spring.1940farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,stewardshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-good-stewardship-and-prepping-part-1--65567038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65567038Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:11:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe have access to so much these days that we do think about what would happen if that access went away. There are lots of advantages to being a good steward of our resources and may very well make a fundamental difference in our ability to navigate...1511farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-reliance,skills,stewardship,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-sunny-with-a-chance-of-wild-and-crazy--65538559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65538559Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:49:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaA friend who has significantly different political opinions from mine made the comment yesterday, "hope everything calms down at some point". What are the chances of that? I don't think they're very good for the foreseeable future.1374current events,farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-how-hard-do-we-really-work--65527115
Century of Progress Quilt Contest Winner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65527115Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:39:34 +0000Country Living With EmmaOur ancestors worked way harder than we can even conceive. It's important for us to recognize that and be grateful for it.  https://journalofantiques.com/features/sears-national-quilt-contest/
Century of Progress Quilt Contest Winner]]>1478farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-the-prepping-continuum-part-2--65483927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65483927Wed, 09 Apr 2025 16:10:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the second part of determining where I am in the prepping/homesteading continuum as presented by Grumpy Acres Farm on YouTube. 1625diy,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-what-can-we-learn-from-old-books--65441665
Handy Farm Devices]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65441665Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:21:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere is a wealth of free information online from old books that are now in the public domain and digitized. Here is one example: https://archive.org/details/cu31924080109832/page/n171/mode/2ups
Handy Farm Devices]]>1596diy,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-the-prepping-continuum-part-1--65356243
Grumpy Acres Farm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65356243Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:22:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaPrepping is a journey not a destination. Where are you on that journey.  https://www.youtube.com/live/XV8yVlJ24Io?si=7UFzOI5Y6tcejXvK
Grumpy Acres Farm]]>1310farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resiliency,rural,self sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-why-are-government-preparedness-instructions-so-different--65341007
Handy Farm Devices]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65341007Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:14:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaDirections on FEMA's website are very different than Sweden's instructions to their citizens. Does this mean we should prepare differently? https://archive.org/details/cu31924080109832/page/n8/mode/1up
Handy Farm Devices]]>1203emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-a-different-kind-of-flour--65286742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65286742Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:24:05 +0000Country Living With EmmaForaging for acorns and making flour.1347foraging,geneology,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-the-promise-of-spring--65263263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65263263Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:37:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaCatching up what's happening on the property and enjoying Spring. 1637farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-comparing-prepping-instructions-by-country--65198872
In Case of Crises or War

FEMA

UK

Contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65198872Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:30:32 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat does your national government tell you to do to prepare? Here is a comparison of the US, Sweden, and the UK....
In Case of Crises or War

FEMA

UK

Contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>1421emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-is-prepping-a-fad--65171139
Contact me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65171139Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:11:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaDo you think prepping is a fade? Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com 
Contact me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>1699farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-a-personal-shtf--65134906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65134906Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:13:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe can all have terrible events in our own lives that affect us personally, but the rest of the world goes on about its way. 1339faith,farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,self sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-what-s-happening-on-the-property--65111936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65111936Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:48:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaUpdates on what's happening this Spring. 1574farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-self-sufficiency-prepping-and-survival-skills-part-1--65087796
Road to Reliance]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65087796Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:02:04 +0000Country Living With EmmaTh first half of skills for prepping and survival. https://roadtoreliance.com/self-reliant-skills/
Road to Reliance]]>1378farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-self-sufficiency-outdoor-skills-part-2--65054036
Road to Reliance ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65054036Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:50:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore outdoor skills! https://roadtoreliance.com/self-reliant-skills/ 
Road to Reliance ]]>1479farming,gardening,homesteading,livestock,preparedness,prepping,rural,self sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-self-sufficiency-outdoor-skills-part-1--65053656
Road to Reliance

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65053656Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:24:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe're continuing our list of 75 self sufficiency skills with the first half of outdoor skills.  https://roadtoreliance.com/self-reliant-skills/
Road to Reliance

]]>1263farming,gardening,homesteading,livestock,rural,self sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-spring-break-recap-quilt-show--65032576https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65032576Sat, 22 Mar 2025 13:58:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaI did get some jobs knocked out during Spring Break and capped of the week with working at a quilt show. 1605gardening,homesteading,organization,pantry inventory,preparedness,prepping,quilting,resilience,rural,self sufficiency,sewing,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-self-sufficiency-skills-part-5--64985091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64985091Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:04:38 +0000Country Living With EmmaLearning to garden is a big topic. This is a list of some of the things you need to know. 2338farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,seed starting,self sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-skills-for-self-sufficiency-part-4--64981046
Learn to reduce waste
Weave a basket
Grind You Own Grains
Knitting, Spinning, Needlepoint, & Spinning 
Experiment with Essential Oils 
Make Your Own Sourdough Starter

Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64981046Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:44:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe rest of the list of Basic Skills For the Home: Learn to reduce waste Weave a basket Grind You Own Grains Knitting, Spinning, Needlepoint, & Spinning  Experiment with Essential Oils  Make Your Own Sourdough Starter https://carlsfriends.net/
Learn to reduce waste
Weave a basket
Grind You Own Grains
Knitting, Spinning, Needlepoint, & Spinning 
Experiment with Essential Oils 
Make Your Own Sourdough Starter

Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter

]]>1665crocheting,diy,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,knitting,preparedness,prepping,rural,self sufficiency,skills,spinning,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-skills-for-self-sufficiency-part-3--64924181
Arbor Day Foundation 

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64924181Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:42:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaPart Three of Basic Skills For the Home...
Arbor Day Foundation 

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>1571farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-an-interesting-encounter-at-walmart--64890517
Prepare Your Home For a Sudden Grid Down Situation by Ted Riley

The Home- Keeping Book

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64890517Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:03:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaI had a very interesting conversation with a man in the checkout line at Walmart. ...
Prepare Your Home For a Sudden Grid Down Situation by Ted Riley

The Home- Keeping Book

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>1452christianity,emergencies,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,scripture,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-skills-for-self-sufficiency-part-2--64861392
Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64861392Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:27:34 +0000Country Living With EmmaEpisode 2 is a list of 75 skills that make us more independent and self-reliant....
Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1771cooking,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilliance,rural,self-sufficient,sewing,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-skills-for-self-sufficiency-part-1--64844990
https://roadtoreliance.com/self-reliant-skills/

contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64844990Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:53:41 +0000Country Living With EmmaDo you have a list of skills you want to learn? Here is a list of 75 skills to make us more self sufficient. https://roadtoreliance.com/self-reliant-skills/ contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
https://roadtoreliance.com/self-reliant-skills/

contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>2143diy,farmig,gardening,home,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-short-term-prepping-vs-long-term-prepping-part-2--64813131
contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64813131Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:16:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaYesterday we discussed short-term prepping. Today we turn our attention to long term prepping. Is there an overlap? contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1549diy,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilliance,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-short-term-prepping-vs-long-term-prepping-part-1--64791409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64791409Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:35:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaShort-term or long-term? Is there a difference? Is there an overlap? Which should we prioritize?1416diy,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resiliance,rural,seed-starting,self-sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-weekend-and-seed-starting-updates--64780709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64780709Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:14:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat I was able to get accomplished this weekend and seed starting progress. 1550farming,gardening,homesteading,old houses,preparedness,prepping,rural,seed starting,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-the-fall-of-the-alamo--64741699
Plus, a survivor of the Runaway Scrape in her own words.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64741699Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:01:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe 189th anniversary of the fall of the Alamo. Plus, a survivor of the Runaway Scrape in her own words.
Plus, a survivor of the Runaway Scrape in her own words.]]>1903bugging out,farming,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-what-is-micro-prepping-does-it-work--64722216
https://mind4survival.com/prep-with-no-extra-time/

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64722216Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:59:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaCheck out Brian Duff's podcast on prepping when lack of time is an issue.  https://mind4survival.com/prep-with-no-extra-time/ Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com 
https://mind4survival.com/prep-with-no-extra-time/

Contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>1354homesteading,organizing,preparedness,prepping,rural,self sufficiency,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-a-historical-bug-out-event--64703271
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64703271Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:56:25 +0000Country Living With EmmaA couple of days ago, we celebrated Texas Independence Day. Today, we'll talk about what happened next.  Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com 
Contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com ]]>1932bugging out,diy,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self sufficiency,skills,texas historyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-a-new-roof-over-my-head--64685701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64685701Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:12:55 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm finally getting a new roof, plus project updates. 1661diy,farming,gardening,grid,home maintenance,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,storms,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-when-taking-a-risk-did-go-well--64643749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64643749Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:31:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe story of Jesse Burnam1565farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,preparing,prepping,rural,skills,texas history,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-when-taking-a-risk-didn-t-go-well--64607295
Rachel Parker Plummer's Memoir

Rachel's account starts on page 99

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64607295Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:45:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn this episode, I continue the discussion on taking risks by highlighting the story of the Fort Parker Massacre. ...
Rachel Parker Plummer's Memoir

Rachel's account starts on page 99

contact me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1320emergencies,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resiliency,rural,self sufficiency,skills,texas history,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-my-first-attempt-at-seed-starting--64592572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64592572Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:30:05 +0000Country Living With EmmaDay one of seed starting. What I did and what I will do differently next time.1300diy,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,seeds,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-is-homesteading-risky--64565429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64565429Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:09:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaFarming is one of the riskiest activities there is. However, if no one is willing to grow anything there won't be any food! Are you willing to take the risk?1616farming,gardening,history,homesteading,migration,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-what-i-got-done-this-weekend--64544167
Fill out a survey, donate $20, and get 10 bare-root flowering trees for your area plus 2 shrubs!

shop.arborday.org

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64544167Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:06:18 +0000Country Living With EmmaUpdate on what's happening at our property. Fill out a survey, donate $20, and get 10 bare-root flowering trees for your area plus 2 shrubs!...
Fill out a survey, donate $20, and get 10 bare-root flowering trees for your area plus 2 shrubs!

shop.arborday.org

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1221farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditional,treesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-building-a-prepper-library-part-2--64536353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64536353Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:28:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaBooks I have for reference now and future. 1508canning,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-building-a-prepper-library-part-1--64475470
Grid Down Disaster Preparation Guide

Survivalist Family

Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness For the Family

How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It

Pivot Points: Creating a Culture of Preparedness and Resiliency in America

Crisis Preparedness Handbook

contact me @ countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64475470Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:48:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaHere is a list of books that I have found helpful in becoming more prepared. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C6RVCXZ3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_351_o03?ie=UTF8&psc=1...
Grid Down Disaster Preparation Guide

Survivalist Family

Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness For the Family

How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It

Pivot Points: Creating a Culture of Preparedness and Resiliency in America

Crisis Preparedness Handbook

contact me @ countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>2309books,crises,emergency,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-a-review-of-the-homestead-movie-part-2--64451454
LDS Food Storage Calculator:
https://www.thefoodguys.com/foodcalc.html

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64451454Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:12:25 +0000Country Living With EmmaA continuation of my review of the Homestead movie. LDS Food Storage Calculator: https://www.thefoodguys.com/foodcalc.html contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
LDS Food Storage Calculator:
https://www.thefoodguys.com/foodcalc.html

contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>3045community,emergencies,farming,food-storage,gardening,growing-zones,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-a-review-of-the-homestead-movie-part-1--64435124
contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64435124Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:29:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaHave you seen the Homestead movie? I watched last week. Here are my thoughts. contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1520emergency,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-homesteading-with-a-full-time-job-part-2--64435110
Mini Urban Farm:
https://miniurbanfarm.com/

Acres of Adventure Homestead:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ML-7dHyIY

contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64435110Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:27:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the second episode on homesteading while working a full-time job. Mini Urban Farm: https://miniurbanfarm.com/ Acres of Adventure Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ML-7dHyIY contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
Mini Urban Farm:
https://miniurbanfarm.com/

Acres of Adventure Homestead:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ML-7dHyIY

contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1895farming,gardening,homesteading,organization,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-homesteading-with-a-full-time-job-part-1--64419698
https://www.homesteadingtoday.com/threads/who-works-a-full-time-job-and-homesteads.106546/

https://www.homestead.org/lifestyle/work-life-balance-for-a-happy-homestead/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64419698Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:23:06 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn an earlier podcast, I discussed why it's usually necessary for normal people to have a source of income other than their homestead. In this episode, I talk about sources for information for learning how to make that work. ...
https://www.homesteadingtoday.com/threads/who-works-a-full-time-job-and-homesteads.106546/

https://www.homestead.org/lifestyle/work-life-balance-for-a-happy-homestead/]]>1946diy,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-setting-up-a-homestead-kitchen-part-2--64379975
Milk Glass Home and Kitchen
https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/

Monster Cookie Recipe:
https://mygluten-freekitchen.com/monster-cookies-gluten-free/

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64379975Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:40:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaContinuing discussion on considerations when transitioning from a normal kitchen to a homestead kitchen.  Milk Glass Home and Kitchen https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/ Monster Cookie Recipe:...
Milk Glass Home and Kitchen
https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/

Monster Cookie Recipe:
https://mygluten-freekitchen.com/monster-cookies-gluten-free/

contact me at:
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>2609canning,cooking,diy,farming,gardening,homesteading,kitchen,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-setting-up-a-homestead-kitchen-part-1--64358755
https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/

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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64358755Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:24:28 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat is the difference between a "normal" kitchen and a homestead kitchen? Which do you have? https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/ contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
https://www.milkglasshome.com/homesteading-kitchen/

contact me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1389canning,cooking,diy,farming,homesteading,kitchen,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-building-a-workable-system-a-great-prepper-food--64346685
Great Website:

https://heartscontentfarmhouse.com/

Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies:

https://yummlyeasy.com/no-bake-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies-recipe/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64346685Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:57:14 +0000Country Living With EmmaSo far, I'm 2 for 2 on my 3-item daily to-do list. Also, I made an old-fashioned recipe that brings back childhood memories and would make a great addition to your Go Bag.  Great Website: https://heartscontentfarmhouse.com/ Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut...
Great Website:

https://heartscontentfarmhouse.com/

Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies:

https://yummlyeasy.com/no-bake-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies-recipe/]]>1298cooking,diy,farming,gardening,home,homesteading,old-fashioned,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-getting-things-done-by-threes-a-rant-on-lightbulbs--64333182
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64333182Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:25:47 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm trying to stay with the List of Three plan and my lightbulb problem.  Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1417diy,gardening,homesteading,old house,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-planting-onions-and-other-weekend-activities--64299437
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64299437Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:28:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaFriday, I listed some things I wanted to get accomplished over the weekend. As usual, some of them got done, and some did not. How was your weekend?  Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1410diy,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditional,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-weekend-plans--64258010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64258010Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:56:17 +0000Country Living With Emma1347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-word-of-the-year-update--64236011
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64236011Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:42:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow am I doing with my Word of the Year? Turn in to find out.  Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
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]]>1399falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-prepping-advice-from-an-unlikely-source--64213204
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64213204Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:19:40 +0000Country Living With EmmaThese days prepping advice can be found in some surprising places. It has definitely gone mainstream! contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1381diy,emergencies,gardening,homesteading,planning,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-prepping-for-flu-season--64189480
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countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64189480Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:08:02 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm trying to get over the flu for the second time in a month. What preps are helpful for flu season? Contact me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
Contact me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1430diy,gardening,homesteading,medical,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-where-did-civilization-go--64169268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64169268Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:27:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaRampant shoplifting and armed guards in Walmart. How did we get here?1113falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-taking-everything-with-a-grain-of-salt--63899116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63899116Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:00:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaEvery issue has nuances. Believing one side's narrative exclusively is not usually the best plan. 1177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-grannycore-and-granny-hobbies--63899115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63899115Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:00:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm finally in a trend!1357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-word-of-the-decade-unprecedented--63899111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63899111Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:59:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaIf I hear it again, it will be too soon. 1600farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilient,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-gardening-in-january--63772043
Instant Pot Corn Chowder:

https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-corn-chowder

Potato Sourdough Bread:

https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/sourdough-potato-bread

Lemon Sour Cream Cake:

https://goodiesbyanna.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/georgias-famous-lemon-sour-cream-pound-cake.html
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63772043Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:23:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaIt's the middle of the winter, but there is still gardening to be done. These are the things I'm doing in January to get my garden up and going.  Instant Pot Corn Chowder: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-corn-chowder Potato Sourdough...
Instant Pot Corn Chowder:

https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-corn-chowder

Potato Sourdough Bread:

https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/sourdough-potato-bread

Lemon Sour Cream Cake:

https://goodiesbyanna.typepad.com/blog/2011/09/georgias-famous-lemon-sour-cream-pound-cake.html
]]>1264baking,cooking,fairings,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self sufficient,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-2-hour-evacuation-checklist--63727506
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63727506Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:30:56 +0000Country Living With EmmaYou have two hours to evacuate. What would you take with you? How would you make those decisions? email me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1345canning,diy,emergencies,gardening,heirlooms,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-1-hour-evacuation-checklist--63718311
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63718311Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:50:48 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the third in a series of episodes on evacuation checklists. If you had a one-hour notice, what would you pack? The suggested list contains things I would take and some things that I would not take. Another consideration is how much space you...
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1433diy,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-30-minute-evacuation-checklist--63705411
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63705411Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:12:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the second in a series of what you can grab if you have to evacuate. This is the 30-minute version. The more organized we are the more we can grab quickly. What would you take if you had 30 minutes to evacuate? email me at:...
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1327emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-15-minute-evacuation-checklist--63687538
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63687538Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:16:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaYou get 15 minutes notice that you have to evacuate. What would you grab? Everyone's list will be slightly different. Do you have children, pets, elderly family members? I found a check list that will at least get us started in thinking about what to...
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1541diy,emergencies,evacuation,farming,gardening,homesteading,organization,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-word-of-the-year-balance--63676146
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63676146Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:51:38 +0000Country Living With EmmaDo you have a word of the year? Mine this year is balance, which can be applied to every aspect of life, including preparedness. email me at: countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
email me at:

countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1376balance,farming,gardening,homesteading,life,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,skills,sustainability,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-when-those-who-should-help-don-t--63648782
Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63648782Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:30:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaBoth Hurricane Helene and the fires in LA are examples of not being able to depend on the people who are supposed to help. The most important lesson is that we need to be able to help ourselves to the best of our ability.  Contact me at...
Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1559disasters,emergencies,farming,gardening,home,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-prepping-vs-sustainability-same-or-different--63614152
Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63614152Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:07:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhich is more important, prepping or sustainability? Is there a difference, and why should we try to do both? Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com
Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1300diy,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,storms,sustainability,traditional,weather,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-getting-ready-for-round-2-of-winter-weather--63607848
Also, I'm talking about my current quilting projects and why I rarely give handmade gifts to friends and relatives. 

Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63607848Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:17:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe have another round of weather coming. It's looking like a possibility of freezing rain and that means we could have a power outage. I'll be talking about what I'm doing to get ready.  Also, I'm talking about my current quilting projects and why I...
Also, I'm talking about my current quilting projects and why I rarely give handmade gifts to friends and relatives. 

Contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1655diy,gardening,grid down,homesteading,needlework,power outage,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,skills,traditional,winter weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-the-first-big-cold-front-of-the-year--63590700
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63590700Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:53:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis morning, the temperature was 22, and the wind chill was 10. That's pretty cold for Texas! In this episode, I discuss prepping for cold weather and the possibility of winter precipitation later in the week. How are you fairing in the first Polar...
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>1307cold,diy,farming,gardening,home,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditional,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-msn-s-list-of-survival-skills-for-a-food-shortage-baking-bread--63553488
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63553488Fri, 03 Jan 2025 05:15:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaMSN recently published an article listing skills needed to survive a food shortage. Baking bread is their first skill. Baking bread became highly popular during COVID. I bake a couple of loaves of sourdough sandwich bread every 2 weeks. Learning to...
countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com]]>3540baking,bread,cooking,diy,gardening,great depression,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self reliance,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-a-review-of-2024--63529052
I have set up an email address for the podcast. If you would like to give me feedback, please contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63529052Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:51:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow did 2024 turn out? Like all years there was good and bad. In this episode, I cover storms, the garden, infrastructure improvements, the big power outage, and the election. What's on tap for 2025? Stay tuned and see! I have set up an email address...
I have set up an email address for the podcast. If you would like to give me feedback, please contact me at countrylivingwithemma@protonmail.com.]]>1986current-events,diy,gardening,history,homesteading,new-year,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,self-reliance,sewing,skills,thankfulness,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-last-day-of-work-before-the-holidays--63415981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63415981Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:47:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is an accountability of what I hope to get done while I'm off for Christmas. 1407diy,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-is-stockpiling-a-bad-idea-cnn-thinks-so--63403442
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/16/economy/stockpiling-fear-higher-tariffs/index.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63403442Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:54:33 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a review of an article at CNN about people stockpiling goods because they're afraid tariffs will cause prices to rise? What is your opinion? https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/16/economy/stockpiling-fear-higher-tariffs/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/16/economy/stockpiling-fear-higher-tariffs/index.html]]>1266current-events,emergencies,gardening,homesteading,inflations,preparedness,prepping,rural,stockpilingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-making-a-home-part-2-my-war-on-clutter--63385669]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63385669Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:56:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaI have clutter in my DNA. Fighting clutter is a never ending battle. How do you deal with clutter?]]>1536declutter,gardening,home,homesteading,organization,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-home-is-where-the-heart-is--63360321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63360321Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:46:55 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat makes a home? I am a "nester" and I have to make a nest wherever I am. In this episode, I talk about what aspects of home are necessary for me.1818home,homemaking,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,sanctuary,single-livingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-alone-for-the-holidays--63339836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63339836Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:52:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe holidays can be stressful for a multitude of reasons. We have a lot of expectations, many times unrealistic, at this time of year. It's tempting to expect our holidays to look like a Hallmark movie. This episode is a discussion of actions we can...1123christmas,elder-orphan,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-finished-is-better-than-perfect--63302137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63302137Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:16:14 +0000Country Living With EmmaSo you have more projects going on than you can possibly ever complete? I'm talking about how I finally learned that "finished is better than perfect". 1489christmas,diy,farming,gardening,holidays,homesteading,perfectionism,preparedness,prepping,projects,quilting,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-risk-assessment-a-simple-plan--63284522
FEMA Risk Assessment Map:

https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/map

Kentucky Sustainable Living YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzV7U3F3UkA

Mind4Survival website:

https://mind4survival.com/risk-management/

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63284522Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:12:45 +0000Country Living With EmmaI went down the risk assessment rabbit hole recently and here are some resources I found. FEMA Risk Assessment Map: https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/map Kentucky Sustainable Living YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzV7U3F3UkA...
FEMA Risk Assessment Map:

https://hazards.fema.gov/nri/map

Kentucky Sustainable Living YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzV7U3F3UkA

Mind4Survival website:

https://mind4survival.com/risk-management/

]]>1532emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,planning,preparedness,prepping,risk-assessment,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-planting-by-the-signs--63268811
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTlAfkBi1s

Link to Pa Mac's website:

https://farmhandscompanion.com/2013/01/30/farming-by-the-moon-phases-made-simple/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63268811Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:23:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow did the old-timers decide when to plant and do different projects on the farm? Many believed in something called "planting by the signs", which involved using the signs of the zodiac to choose planting dates. My parents planted by the signs, but I...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whTlAfkBi1s

Link to Pa Mac's website:

https://farmhandscompanion.com/2013/01/30/farming-by-the-moon-phases-made-simple/]]>1902farming,foxfire,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,southern,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-the-apocalypse-you-ordered--63258782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63258782Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:47:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat we think will happen and what actually happens are rarely the same. My experience, for what that's worth, is that every catastrophic event has come totally unexpected. How can we prepare if we don't know what we're preparing for?1406apocalypse,emergencies,farming,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,shtf,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-a-foot-in-two-worlds--63242743
Added bonus! The great chicken salad recipe I found online!

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/cranberry-chicken-salad/ ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63242743Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:31:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaDo you feel as if you are trying to balance between two different worlds with prepping/homesteading versus living in the "normal" world? It's a dilemma we all face. Keeping a foot in both worlds is important, but it can be a challenge to accomplish. ...
Added bonus! The great chicken salad recipe I found online!

https://www.theendlessmeal.com/cranberry-chicken-salad/ ]]>1775cooking,diy,history,homesteading,old-houses,preparing,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-moving-on-to-zone-2--63188290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63188290Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:00:16 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the third episode in a series about permaculture zones and how I am applying that concept to my own property. Gardening is a learning experience and well worth the effort to learn!1483diy,gardening,homesteading,permaculture,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiency,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-zone-1-high-traffic-area--63174782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63174782Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:42:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm working my way through the permaculture zones. Here's a discussion of what I have done and would like to do in Zone 1, the high-traffic area outside the house. 1220diy,gardening,home,homesteading,permaculture,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-outside-work-vs-inside-work-which-is-more-important--63128833field; And afterward build your house." Biblically, the outside work should come first. How does that work when there is just as much to do inside as there is outside?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63128833Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:31:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaProverbs 24:27 says, "Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house." Biblically, the outside work should come first. How does that work when there is just as much to do inside as there is outside?field; And afterward build your house." Biblically, the outside work should come first. How does that work when there is just as much to do inside as there is outside?]]>1545gardening,home,home-management,homesteading,preparing,prepping,rural,seasonal-living,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-starting-with-zone-0--63128765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63128765Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:26:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the beginning of the discussion about permaculture and design zones, starting with Zone 0, which is the home. How can I make my home run more efficiently so that I can free up time to do more outside for prepping and self-sufficiency?1556gardening,home,home management,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-getting-stuff-done--63030253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63030253Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:04:56 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm off work for the whole week. In this episode I give an update on what I've gotten done so far. 1569farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,sourdough,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-the-blessings-of-gardening-and-laundry--62992189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62992189Sun, 24 Nov 2024 23:43:40 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow my garden did this year and plans for next year. Why I'm thankful for laundry. 1322gardening,home,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self reliance,skills,thankfulness,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-getting-ready-for-thanksgiving--62969897

1. Harvest peanuts and potatoes
2. Prune tomatoes
3. Cooking
4. Recreational stuff (hopefully)

In this episode, I reference a cookbook that can be found here.
Evidently, my memory is really faulty. I thought we ordered this cookbook when I was early elementary school, but the publication date is 1968. That means I was in Junior High!

The Kansas City Star quilt pattern I referenced is here. The piece that I ended up having to redraw was Piece 8.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62969897Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:56:30 +0000Country Living With EmmaThanksgiving Week Plans: - Harvest peanuts and potatoes - Prune tomatoes - Cooking - Recreational stuff (hopefully) In this episode, I reference a cookbook that can be found...

1. Harvest peanuts and potatoes
2. Prune tomatoes
3. Cooking
4. Recreational stuff (hopefully)

In this episode, I reference a cookbook that can be found here.
Evidently, my memory is really faulty. I thought we ordered this cookbook when I was early elementary school, but the publication date is 1968. That means I was in Junior High!

The Kansas City Star quilt pattern I referenced is here. The piece that I ended up having to redraw was Piece 8.
]]>1655cooking,farming,gardening,history,homesteading,kansas city star,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,self-reliance,sewing,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-my-opinion-for-what-it-s-worth--62959036The Fourth Turning is Here. I think we have hard times coming and I think that involves a major war like we have not seen since WWII. 
 ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62959036Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:58:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis episode is something of a throwback to my review of the book,...The Fourth Turning is Here. I think we have hard times coming and I think that involves a major war like we have not seen since WWII. 
 ]]>1715civil-defense,crises,emergencies,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-reliance,world-eventsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-in-the-zone--62879189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62879189Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:42:10 +0000Country Living With EmmaI am beginning to research zones on my property relating to permaculture. Doing a Google search returns some interesting images relating to how to divide a property into various zones. In a small property like mine, I don't even have all the zones....1857gardening,homesteading,permaculture,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-prepping-for-winter--62878515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62878515Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:35:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat kinds of things do you do to prep for winter? Texas can have all the weather, sometimes in the same week! I still have crops growing, but it's going to get a little colder this week. I'm talking about what I'll be doing to get ready for winter.1784country,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-reliance,winterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-yoyo-i-don-t-know-what-you-re-going-to-do-about-that--62756332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62756332Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:54:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn the midst of Y2K, I had a personal SHTF event that took our well, which serves two households, out of commission. No one knew how to solve this problem and I was truly On My Own to figure it out. Find out what happened and how the problem was resolved.1456country,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,water,water-well,y2kfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-prepping-for-elder-care--62756309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62756309Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:51:30 +0000Country Living With EmmaCaring for elderly family members is a learn-by-doing experience. What can we do to be more prepared to care for family members or be cared for ourselves?1387aging,elderly,homesteading,medical,preparedness,prepping,rural,seniors,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-should-we-continue-to-prepare--62723316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62723316Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:06:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe election is over. Your candidate may or may not have won. Where do we go from here?1395cooking,country,election,farming,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-quilting-demo-debrief--62707799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62707799Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:22:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe local heritage festival where I demonstrated hand quilting has come and gone. How did it go? Would I do it again, and would I do anything different?1556heritage,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-crunch-time--62678719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62678719Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:28:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe clock is ticking. My hand quilting demo at a local heritage festival is coming up quickly. Can I get it all done in time?1354heritage,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,traditional skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-a-country-girl-goes-to-the-city--62657883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62657883Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:17:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaAfter my fourth work trip in a month I am more than glad to be back at home in the country. I'll discuss how the two environments differ.1463city,country,home,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,travelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-a-tale-of-two-floods--62589984
 https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/flood-of-1927-2202/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62589984Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:13:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe've had multiple disasters in the last few years, especially the latest one in Appalachia. In this episode, I go down the rabbit hole on a disaster I had never heard about,  The 1927 Arkansas Flood. How does it compare to the damage from Hurricane...
 https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/flood-of-1927-2202/]]>2140arkansas,disaster,farming,flood,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,share croppingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-drought--62584266
Link to the Old Farmers Almanac:

https://www.almanac.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62584266Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:33:05 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow did people predict the weather without all the technology we have today? It's easy to take that technology for granted.  Link to the Old Farmers Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/
Link to the Old Farmers Almanac:

https://www.almanac.com/]]>1618disasters,emergencies,farming,forecasting,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-happenings-in-the-country--62570067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62570067Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:20:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaUpdates on progress for the living history demonstration and what's going on with the fall garden.1492gardening,history,homesteading,living-history,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewing,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-redundancy-it-s-a-good-thing--62557723
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgB6GHG3B60]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62557723Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:01:16 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy thoughts on how having more than one option can be invaluable in an emergency. Also, I reference the Sensible Prepper YouTube channel and his livestream from October 29, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgB6GHG3B60
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgB6GHG3B60]]>1728disasters,electricity,emergencies,farming,homesteading,off-grid,preparedness,prepping,rural,waterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-can-you-live-off-the-land--62546566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62546566Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:44:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaForaging is a big topic in Prepper Land. Do you know which plants in your area are edible? What did we find to eat in the woods when I was a child?1297foraging,gardening,hard-times,history,homesteading,plants,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-prepping-for-winter--62475053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62475053Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:11:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat I am doing to get ready for winter in general and this winter in particular.1689emergencies,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,storms,winter-prepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-getting-old-is-not-for-wimps--62468053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62468053Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:28:12 +0000Country Living With EmmaA discussion of how aging affects what we can do. H1494elderly,homesteading,old,preparedness,prepping,rural,senior,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-lessons-from-previous-disasters-helping-each-other--62412095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62412095Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:35:42 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere are recurring themes from past disasters and crises. First, we need to be able to survive on our own, and second, being prepared gives us the ability to help others. The pioneers and the early homesteaders understood this and we need to...1489canning,community,disasters,emergencies,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,skills,survival,traditional,working-togetherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-conspiracy-theories-how-do-we-know-what-to-believe--62399794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62399794Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:38:57 +0000Country Living With EmmaThere is no limit these days to the number and subject of conspiracy theories. How can we tell what we can and should believe? Trying to discern the truth in a time when it seems to be hard to find.1927crisis,elections,history,homesteading,politics,preparedness,prepping,rural,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-it-s-about-time--62399768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62399768Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:36:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhy does everything seem to take longer than I think it will? This is a discussion of trying to set realistic goals for the amount of time it will take to complete a project.1505country,diy,homesteading,living-history,planning,preparedness,prepping,projects,quilting,rural,sewingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-update-on-preparing-for-living-history-quilting-demo--62399738
Portable Wooden Sawhorses:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Burro-Brand-29-in-Wooden-Folding-Burro-Sawhorse-2-Pack-FBP/313328953

Dress Pattern:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1306545914/pdf-pattern-bundle-1860s-womens-clothing?click_key=73e651682482d208c6746fce3163ae172637be67%3A1306545914&click_sum=975e5714&ref=shop_home_active_9&sts=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62399738Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:32:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe living history event where I will demonstrate hand quilting is fast approaching. This is the update on my progress. Portable Wooden Sawhorses: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Burro-Brand-29-in-Wooden-Folding-Burro-Sawhorse-2-Pack-FBP/313328953...
Portable Wooden Sawhorses:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Burro-Brand-29-in-Wooden-Folding-Burro-Sawhorse-2-Pack-FBP/313328953

Dress Pattern:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1306545914/pdf-pattern-bundle-1860s-womens-clothing?click_key=73e651682482d208c6746fce3163ae172637be67%3A1306545914&click_sum=975e5714&ref=shop_home_active_9&sts=1]]>1384history,homesteading,living-history,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,texas,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-prepping-for-pets-weekend-plans--62332307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62332307Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:56:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaOur pets and animals are integral to our lives. We need to make sure they are prepped as well. Here is what I'm doing to make sure I have their needs covered.1695crisis,emergencies,farming,homesteading,livestock,pets,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,sewingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-boiling-the-frog--62289840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62289840Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:07:21 +0000Country Living With EmmaFiction and reality are rarely in the same realm. Apocalyptic fiction commonly starts with a complete meltdown and then goes downhill from there. Real events don't usually happen that way. In history, times of crisis tend to start slowly and then ramp...1516crisis,emergencies,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-reliance,storms,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-has-prepping-gone-mainstream--62276010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62276010Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:19:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaI'm noticing more and more people openly discussing prepping. What used to be considered crazy and eccentric is now looking like normal. Does everyone feel that something is coming?1510country,crisis,emergencies,gardening,homesteading,hurricane,preparedness,prepping,rural,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-the-three-p-s-of-dealing-with-a-crisis--62237017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62237017Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:45:44 +0000Country Living With EmmaBear Independent did a recent episode listing the three P's of dealing with our current chaotic times. I'm sharing those and how I'm doing them.1474country,crisis,emergency,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-what-was-that-about-a-poly-crisis--62212933
Ways to donate to Hurricane Helene relief work in Tennessee and North Carolina:

Pinball Preparedness

Grindstone Ministries]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62212933Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:05:38 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis past week has been filled with one calamity after another! What happens when we have to deal with multiple issues at one time? Referencing the book I discussed last week, "The Fourth Turning is Here", we are currently in a period of history...
Ways to donate to Hurricane Helene relief work in Tennessee and North Carolina:

Pinball Preparedness

Grindstone Ministries]]>1467crisis,emergencies,gardening,helene,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,survivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-life-without-the-internet--62212926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62212926Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:04:14 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow would we function without the internet? What kinds of preparations should we make in the event we don't have access to it?1827disaster,emergencies,homesteading,internet,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-when-prepping-becomes-overwhelming--62117806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62117806Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:23:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaSometimes the situation is so big that preparing for it becomes overwhelming. What strategies have others used when the situation looks bigger than my preps.1759country,emergencies,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-reviewing-the-fourth-turning-is-here-part-2--62107765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62107765Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:56:56 +0000Country Living With EmmaFinishing up the discussion of the book, "The Fourth Turning is Here"2479country,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,turningsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-reviewing-the-fourth-turning-is-here-part-1--62083225The Fourth Turning is Here" by Neil Howe.


Another book recommendation: "Witness to Nuremberg" by Richard Sonnenfeldt

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62083225Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:56:56 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe first part of my thoughts on the book,...The Fourth Turning is Here" by Neil Howe.


Another book recommendation: "Witness to Nuremberg" by Richard Sonnenfeldt

]]>1838boomer,country,fourth-turning,gardening,generations,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-what-size-is-your-circle--62048502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62048502Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:12:50 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is a different discussion of community. As times get harder, our "circle" gets smaller.1854community,country,gardening,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-canning-pear-butter--62027767
Pear Butter Recipe:
https://gritsandgouda.com/easy-crockpot-pear-butter

Pear Cider Recipe:
https://julieblanner.com/pear-cider/#wprm-recipe-container-84266]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62027767Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:41:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaExplanation of how we preserved pears for future use.  Pear Butter Recipe: https://gritsandgouda.com/easy-crockpot-pear-butter Pear Cider Recipe: https://julieblanner.com/pear-cider/#wprm-recipe-container-84266
Pear Butter Recipe:
https://gritsandgouda.com/easy-crockpot-pear-butter

Pear Cider Recipe:
https://julieblanner.com/pear-cider/#wprm-recipe-container-84266]]>2447canning,cooking,country,farm,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,preserving,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-old-vs-modern-which-is-better--62027394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62027394Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:56:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaIn the 21st century, we have many modern conveniences that would make previous generations speechless. Those conveniences make our daily lives much easier and we often take them for granted. Is it always better to do things the modern way or is it...1689country,farm,gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,quilts,rural,sewingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-it-costs-what-to-go-to-the-movies--61996076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61996076Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:42:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy financially eye-opening movie and dinner outing. 1777budgeting,finances,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-financial-preparedness-during-inflationary-times--61374015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61374015Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:27:30 +0000Country Living With EmmaFinancial preparedness is just as important as other areas. The most important thing we can do is be debt-free. Where can we get the best bang for our buck?1692country,debt-free,finances,frugal,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-update-about-happenings-in-the-country--61374005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61374005Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:27:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaUpdates on the progress of the fall garden and other random topics1821county,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-are-we-getting-dumber--61328704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61328704Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:51:11 +0000Country Living With EmmaWe have almost unlimited access to knowledge of all kinds. As a society, we seem to be expecting less and less of ourselves. Learning is a personal responsibility.1989education,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,preparing,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-are-you-prepared-for-cabin-fever--61328701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61328701Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:50:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaDuring the pandemic, we all went home to "flatten the curve". Are we ready to be isolated from others during hard times?1955homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-book-review-the-last-green-valley--61286800
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Green-Valley-Mark-Sullivan-ebook/dp/B07CGCTSNW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27JTTBCVRIA7C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Lee0LaJfgXdcNyafYCflw4DN7t7YwZWyKgvnSeZZy1KBJtaNtb41dnizApLyJ5xRpKRnH-zBS6If-3KgceL-cWFlsCbLEDGx7OQHeeXgzCWqotu8LJ6Rjsy3BUTtmmhar-LVhVAe67Rk2nwV0ozvS-n-lwJdQycaCCeRdFe-ht1SuFZEf-jHeqvR-PY8e8Q6tydxyHpqutTlzZSb8K-sbqTYY-lBWRYMUwuXHyXU8tA.7TXt28pTd3AvhT2NXxkqzfoB-9R-XRS8PzG2Ibec_2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+last+green+valley+mark+sullivan&qid=1725647170&sprefix=The+last+gree%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61286800Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:25:45 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the story of one family's struggle to survive during the dark days of World War II in Eastern Europe. What can we learn about being prepared and surviving daunting challenges?...
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Green-Valley-Mark-Sullivan-ebook/dp/B07CGCTSNW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27JTTBCVRIA7C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Lee0LaJfgXdcNyafYCflw4DN7t7YwZWyKgvnSeZZy1KBJtaNtb41dnizApLyJ5xRpKRnH-zBS6If-3KgceL-cWFlsCbLEDGx7OQHeeXgzCWqotu8LJ6Rjsy3BUTtmmhar-LVhVAe67Rk2nwV0ozvS-n-lwJdQycaCCeRdFe-ht1SuFZEf-jHeqvR-PY8e8Q6tydxyHpqutTlzZSb8K-sbqTYY-lBWRYMUwuXHyXU8tA.7TXt28pTd3AvhT2NXxkqzfoB-9R-XRS8PzG2Ibec_2I&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+last+green+valley+mark+sullivan&qid=1725647170&sprefix=The+last+gree%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1]]>1431farming,gardening,history,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-reliance,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-things-that-are-not-on-the-zerohedge-list--61277139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61277139Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:32:20 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe Zerohedge list contains a lot of helpful things we need to stockpile for an emergency. However, there are some things that might be at least, if not more, helpful.2267election,emergencies,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-reliancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-50-things-you-need-to-stockpile-according-to-zerohedge-part-5--61264699

Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61264699Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:23:16 +0000Country Living With EmmaFinishing up the list of things we should be stockpiling before the election. Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos]]>1787election,emergency,gardening,homesteading,planning,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-reliancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-50-things-you-need-to-stockpile-according-to-zerohedge-part-4--61252199
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

Battery-operated fan:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QCWDQPW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Apparently, I ordered bleach powder and not bleach tablets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09X1Y6TNS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Battery organizer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08958G45Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61252199Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:40:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaContinuing the list of things we should have to be prepared. Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos Battery-operated fan:...
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

Battery-operated fan:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QCWDQPW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Apparently, I ordered bleach powder and not bleach tablets:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09X1Y6TNS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Battery organizer:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08958G45Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]>1264emergency,gardenting,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,stockpiling,suppliesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-50-things-you-need-to-stockpile-according-to-zerohedge-part-3--61214361
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

Magic Lightbulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CG5YM1Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61214361Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:49:45 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore people are prepping. What should we have on hand for an emergency? Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos Magic Lightbulbs:...
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

Magic Lightbulbs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CG5YM1Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1]]>1743cooking,emergency,food,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-reliancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-50-things-you-need-to-stockpile-according-to-zerohedge-part-2--61198768
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

MylarBags and Oxygen Absorbers
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PY7NV6H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61198768Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:58:53 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore people are prepping. What should we have on hand for an emergency? Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos MylarBags and Oxygen Absorbers...
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

MylarBags and Oxygen Absorbers
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08PY7NV6H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1]]>2183cooking,emergency,food,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-reliancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-50-things-you-need-to-stockpile-according-to-zerohedge-part-1--61190431
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

Siphon Pump: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QVLQHAO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61190431Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:57:18 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore people are prepping. What should we have on hand for an emergency? Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos Siphon Pump:...
Zerohedge Article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/50-things-everyone-should-be-stockpiling-prepare-election-chaos

Siphon Pump: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QVLQHAO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1]]>1672emergency,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-reliance,waterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-who-would-you-ride-out-the-zombie-apocalypse-with--61170504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61170504Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:01:40 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe importance of community, helping each other, and building strong teams. Suggestions on ways to find people to build strong relationships with.1690community,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,relationships,rural,teams,zombiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-alternative-energy-class-and-product-review--61170440
Link to Amazon for the tomato cages:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6WYJKGF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61170440Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:57:18 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy thoughts on the recent class offered by The Survival Mom on alternative energy sources for power outages and a product review for tomato cages. Link to Amazon for the tomato cages:...
Link to Amazon for the tomato cages:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6WYJKGF?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1]]>1563emergency,energy,gardening,off-grid,power-outage,preparedness,prepping,rural,tomatoesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-ways-we-can-be-self-reliant--61130724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61130724Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:32:44 +0000Country Living With EmmaA trip down the rabbit hole of what kind of skills are important for self-reliance.1882composting,cooking,diy,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-reliance,sewing,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-self-reliance-resilience--61092392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61092392Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:59:24 +0000Country Living With EmmaDiscussing why it is important for us to be as self sufficient and resilient as possible. 1428gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-having-a-business-continuity-plan-for-your-home--61039078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61039078Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:17:48 +0000Country Living With Emma1638homesteading,planning,preparedness,prepping,rural,stockpilingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-peanuts-are-a-great-prepper-crop--61039069https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61039069Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:16:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhy growing peanuts is a great option for your garden.1165gardening,homesteading,peanuts,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-always-be-learning--61018240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61018240Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:04:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhy it's important to continue to learn and research everything.1532community,gardening,homesteading,learning,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-emma-moves-a-house-part-5--60968794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60968794Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:27:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaThis is the final installment of my house-moving saga. We completed the last project during the 2005 hurricane season. At the end I discuss how it relates to prepping and homesteading.1706diy,homesteading,house-moving,old-house,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-emma-moves-a-house-part-4--60960753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60960753Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:30:15 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe saga continues. It took me 12 years to restore an old house. 1479diy,homesteading,oldhouse,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-emma-moves-a-house-part-3--60947635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60947635Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:31:08 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy favorite old house restoration project. How my beginner DIY projects have lasted over the years. 1423diy,homesteading,mindset,oldhouse,preparedness,prepping,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-emma-moves-a-house-part-2--60937925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60937925Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:19:44 +0000Country Living With EmmaPart 2 of the saga of moving an old house to my property and how I learned DIY skills.1281diy,homesteading,oldhouse,preparing,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-emma-moves-a-house-part-1--60925917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60925917Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:58:18 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe first installment of the saga of moving and restoring an old house, including The Great Flood and The Ice Storm of the Century.1475diy,homesteading,oldhouses,preparedness,prepping,restoration,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-recreational-needlework--60904307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60904307Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:34:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhy is needlework helpful, even if not specifically for utilitarian purposes? Using needlework to lower stress levels. and create beauty.1699crochet,homesteading,knitting,needlework,preparedness,prepping,resilience,rural,self-sufficiency,sewing,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-utility-needlework--60904297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60904297Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:33:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhy is it important to have sewing and needlework skills, especially in hard times? What kinds of skills are helpful?1620homesteading,needlework,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiency,sewing,skills,traditionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-cooking-from-scratch--60876999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876999Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:58:46 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe benefits of cooking from scratch, plus a little history of processed foods and many things we depend on in the grocery store.1337cooking,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-pros-cons-of-canning-part-2--60876985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60876985Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:57:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat are the advantages of canning? How can you make your own canned goods specific to your own preferences.1366canning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-pros-cons-of-canning-part-1--60805611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60805611Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:34:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaPreserving the harvest from our gardens is important and canning can be a big part of that. Does canning fit into your lifestyle?1859canning,gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-pros-cons-of-gardening-in-the-21st-century--60766659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60766659Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:04:19 +0000Country Living With EmmaGardening is a big topic in the prepper community. The general consensus is that we should all know how to grow our own food. However, there are both pros and cons to gardening in 2024. 1392gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-skills-from-the-past-gardening-quilting--60766648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60766648Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:03:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow did my garden perform this year? Plus, I'm preparing to demonstrate hand quilting at a heritage festival later in the fall.1922gardening,history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,quilting,rural,skillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-prepper-acronyms-yoyo--60733855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60733855Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:52:41 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow the response to Hurricane Beryl shows that we are truly YOYO.1399gardening,hurricanes,preparedness,prepping,rural,survivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-navigation-do-you-have-a-map-in-your-head--60710830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60710830Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:00:29 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow well can you find your way around without GPS? Can you develop a sense of direction?1620boomer,gardening,homesteading,maps,navigation,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-plans-for-my-week-of-vacation-and-dealing-with-pests--60659379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60659379Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:17:59 +0000Country Living With EmmaDealing with pests, life without the internet, and what I plan to work on during my vacation week.1118gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-garden-update--60659289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60659289Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:56:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaDiscussing the projects I plan to get done during my week of vacation.1145gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-infrastructure-and-planning-for-the-future-part-2--60659221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60659221Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:35:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore infrastructure projects around the property.669gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-infrastructure-and-planning-for-the-future-part-1--60489767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60489767Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:22:23 +0000Country Living With EmmaAdding things to the homestead for the future.1422gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-10-things-i-learned-from-the-great-power-outage-of-2024-part-2--60461656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60461656Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:01:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore about what I learned living without power for 5 and a half days.1536gardening,grid-down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-10-things-i-learned-from-the-great-power-outage-of-2024-part-1--60426399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60426399Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:04:38 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat did I learn from the longest power outage of my life? This is part one of the list.1416emergencies,grid-down,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,storms,survival,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-the-start-of-hurricane-season--60411498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60411498Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:27:17 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe 2024 hurricane season starts early with a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico. Garden updates and prepping plans.1295gardening,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-back-in-the-21st-century--60411492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60411492Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:26:54 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe power is back on. What did I learn?1490homesteading,off-grid,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-day-four-of-no-power--60411488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60411488Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:26:27 +0000Country Living With EmmaFour days and counting without power at my house. What have I learned about how unprepared I am?676homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-emma-goes-off-grid-not-by-choice--60299513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60299513Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:32:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaStorm damage resulting downed trees, downed power lines, and no power for multiple days. 1271homesteading,off-grid,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-report-from-the-farmers-market--60263388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60263388Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:05:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaAll farmers and gardeners in an area will be subjected to the same conditions. Buying food locally is a great idea, but some produce may be in short supply. 1318farming,gardening,homestead,preparedness,prepping,weatherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-inflation-is-another-thing-we-can-t-control--60263368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60263368Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:03:09 +0000Country Living With EmmaInflation makes everyone's life more difficult, including those of us in the rural areas.1464finance,gardening,homesteading,inflation,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-weather-and-other-things-we-can-t-control--60211095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60211095Wed, 29 May 2024 16:16:12 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat we can and can not control.1321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-reality-vs-youtube--60199212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60199212Tue, 28 May 2024 15:20:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow real life in the country differs from what it looks like on YouTube and social media. What projects did I get done over the weekend?1356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-weekend-plans--60199183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60199183Tue, 28 May 2024 15:19:52 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy plans for the three day weekend and what I hope to get accomplished on my property.1032gardening,homesteading,preparedness,preparing,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-leadership--60199169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60199169Tue, 28 May 2024 15:18:58 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat does it take to be a leader? Community is going to be key to surviving hard times. How can we contribute to our community?1379community,homesteading,leadership,mindset,preparedness,preparing,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-if-you-re-happy-and-you-know-it--60199132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60199132Tue, 28 May 2024 15:16:39 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy thoughts on being content with what we have, being resilient, and recognizing how blessed we really are.1020grit,homesteading,mindset,preparedness,preparing,resilience,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-where-do-you-want-to-be--60096907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60096907Mon, 20 May 2024 13:23:12 +0000Country Living With EmmaIs it better to be in a city or in the country during a disaster?1377disaster,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-thoughts-on-public-education--60071020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60071020Fri, 17 May 2024 13:24:13 +0000Country Living With Emma1418falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-diy-and-other-preps--60059275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60059275Thu, 16 May 2024 14:00:21 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow previous generations used the materials they had on hand to make the things they needed.1270history,homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-what-in-the-world-is-a-cemetery-picnic--59971344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59971344Fri, 10 May 2024 19:54:57 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe rural custom of cemetery picnics.1298cemeteries,community,homesteading,preparedness,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-it-s-in-the-bag--59971336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59971336Fri, 10 May 2024 19:54:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaBug-out bags, get-home bags, inch bags: What kind of bag do you need?1329bob,ghb,homesteading,inch,preparedness,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-subversive-quilting--59879806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59879806Mon, 06 May 2024 19:03:26 +0000Country Living With EmmaQuilting and the Underground Railroad. Historical roots of quilting.1589history,homesteading,preparedness,quilting,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-garden-update--59879747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59879747Mon, 06 May 2024 19:02:07 +0000Country Living With EmmaCurrent state of the garden1438gardening,homesteading,preparedness,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-sleep-as-a-prep--59728745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59728745Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:32:44 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe importance of sleep.1433homesteading,preparedness,rural,sleepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-garden-troubleshooting--59696894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59696894Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:31:45 +0000Country Living With EmmaGreen bean issues1414gardening,homesteading,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-community-part-2--59696840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59696840Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:29:45 +0000Country Living With EmmaBuilding community through helping others.1355community,homesteading,preparedness,rural,servicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-community--59665374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59665374Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:48:36 +0000Country Living With EmmaThe importance of community.1755community,homesteading,preparedness,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-a-place-for-everything--59638829
MyPantryTracker: 
https://mypantrytracker.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59638829Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:58:03 +0000Country Living With EmmaWorking on inventory and organization of food storage and prepping supplies.  MyPantryTracker:  https://mypantrytracker.com/
MyPantryTracker: 
https://mypantrytracker.com/]]>1390food-storage,organization,preparednessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-jury-duty-debrief--59616645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59616645Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:55:01 +0000Country Living With EmmaDiscussing the results of my jury summons and people watching.1491country,jury-duty,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-friday-ramblings--59558642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59558642Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:12:38 +0000Country Living With EmmaTaking about jury duty and cemetery associations1564ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-how-does-my-garden-grow-part-2--59528199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59528199Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:03:55 +0000Country Living With EmmaPart 2 of my garden and how it's going so far this year, including working with raised beds and soil tests.1422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-how-does-my-garden-grow-part-1--59500027
https://dixondalefarms.com/
https://earthbox.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59500027Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:40:00 +0000Country Living With EmmaUpdates on how my garden is doing and things I've learned from gardening. https://dixondalefarms.com/ https://earthbox.com/
https://dixondalefarms.com/
https://earthbox.com/]]>1804gardening,homesteading,prepping,self-sufficiencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-my-relationship-with-sourdough-part-2--59495086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59495086Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:01:37 +0000Country Living With EmmaMore thoughts on baking sourdough bread. 873baking,homesteading,p,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-my-relationship-with-sourdough-part-1--59491022
Links to recipes:

https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2020/04/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread
https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/sourdough-potato-bread

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59491022Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:06:35 +0000Country Living With EmmaSharing my thoughts on baking sourdough bread, learning new skills, and practicing those skills in order to become proficient. Links to recipes: https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2020/04/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread...
Links to recipes:

https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2020/04/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread
https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/sourdough-potato-bread

]]>2055baking,homesteading,preparedness,rural,self-sufficiency,sourdoughfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-trash-talking--59491014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59491014Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:05:49 +0000Country Living With EmmaWhat would you do with your trash if the grid goes down?1336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-climate-adaptation--58021226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58021226Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:11:43 +0000Country Living With EmmaHow did people in the past live without central air and heat?1433falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-we-have-the-power--58008878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58008878Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:34:13 +0000Country Living With EmmaMy thoughts on electricity and the consequences of not having it.1411falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-the-4-b-s-of-prepping-bullets-bandaid-beans-and-britches--57997195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57997195Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:30:26 +0000Country Living With EmmaConsidering the consequences of a clothing or textile storage.1460homesteading,preparedness,prepping,rural,sewingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-podcasts-i-like-part-2--57952470
Links mentioned in this episode:

Prep School Daily: https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/

Survival Blog: https://survivalblog.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57952470Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:31:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaAdditional content creators I enjoy. Links mentioned in this episode: Prep School Daily: https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/ Survival Blog: https://survivalblog.com/
Links mentioned in this episode:

Prep School Daily: https://prepschooldaily.blogspot.com/

Survival Blog: https://survivalblog.com/]]>1746homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-what-is-a-poly-crisis--57939840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57939840Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:48:02 +0000Country Living With EmmaDealing with more than one disaster at a time.1541homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-don-t-quit-your-day-job--57932979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57932979Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:03:22 +0000Country Living With EmmaI discuss why an outside source of income is helpful when living in the country.1338homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-podcasts-i-like--57923631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57923631Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:35:31 +0000Country Living With EmmaA list of podcasters and YouTubers I follow.1314homesteading,preparedness,prepping,ruralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-who-is-emma-and-why-is-she-doing-a-podcast--57910819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57910819Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:08:32 +0000Country Living With EmmaIntroducing myself and explaining about the podcast1040farming,homesteading,preparedness,preppingfalsefull