Helping you live the live you life you choose on your terms. Living Free in Tennessee chronicles how we build our homestead, develop independence, plan and manage time and grow and preserve food sustainably - from a woman's point of view.

Today, I am joined by The Tactical Redneck to discuss updates from the Holler Homestead: Disruptive energy, sheep ear scab, garlic harvest and more.   Featured Event: SOE PARTY tomorrow! <a href="http://soeparty.com">SOEParty.com</a>   Sponsor 1: The Wealthsteading Podcast - InvestableWealth.com Sponsor 2: <a href= "http://hollerroast.com">HollerRoast.com</a> - Prebuy!!   Sheep Ear Scab Disruptive energy on the Homestead Rock Garden Installed Duck Nests How are we going to shade the garden Forage: Everything is ready so it is hard to keep up! 1st tomato is close Arranging to be out of a Saturday and still getting veggies Nicole’s Garlic Goat Garlic Old Garden Getting attacked by goats, on purpose Canning is ramping up - Broccoli and pickled beets Time to do cucumbers, but I am booked so here is what I am hoping for Black Board? How is it working Garden is getting taxed by sudden heat uptick - add calcium and magnesium? Discussion of moving the shed Event update and finanances https://hollerroast.com/product/hvac-coffee-pre-buy/ Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757&sr=8-2"> Cook With What You Have</a> by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mewe Group: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join/lftn">https://mewe.com/join/lftn</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Telegram Group: <a href= "https://t.me/LFTNGroup">https://t.me/LFTNGroup</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Odysee: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b">https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b</a></li> </ul> Advisory Board <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://biltongforbreakfast.com/">The Booze Whisperer</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://tacticalredneckequipment.com/">The Tactical Redneck</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://brettchef.com/">Chef Brett</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Samantha the Savings Ninja</li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-plan/"> Membership Sign Up</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://hollerroast.com/">Holler Roast Coffee</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html">Harvest Right Affiliate Link</a></li> </ul>

Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Sheep Ear Scab, Garlic Harvest, Fire Ants - Homestead Happenings for June 13, 2025 - EP 1048

Today, I am joined by Cynthia Tina to talk about intentional communities and her journey away from a traditional path via a traditional college to her current life in community, building her own home. Sponsor 1: AbovePhone.com Sponsor 2: HollerRoast.com Connect With Cynthia <div><a href="https://www.ecovillagetours.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ecovillagetours.com&source=gmail&ust=1749747963910000&usg=AOvVaw0-yJpKeTRxNoOXiU_KtYa1"> https://www.ecovillagetours.com</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Social media:</div> <div> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ecovillagetours/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/ecovillagetours/&source=gmail&ust=1749747963910000&usg=AOvVaw34hvkb9WI5Qs9U_JHB-uNp"> Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/goEcovillageTours" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/goEcovillageTours&source=gmail&ust=1749747963910000&usg=AOvVaw39_cVJ2M-MXRWCgCMc7Xay"> Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@EcovillageTours" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/@EcovillageTours&source=gmail&ust=1749747963910000&usg=AOvVaw2H66UTqdVE2-YfCYWzJdaw"> YouTube</a> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/42953621/admin/dashboard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/42953621/admin/dashboard/&source=gmail&ust=1749747963910000&usg=AOvVaw0ge3SpsH-ES0SbOCklgnif"> LinkedIn</a> </div> Make it a great week!   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757&sr=8-2"> Cook With What You Have</a> by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift!   Community <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mewe Group: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join/lftn">https://mewe.com/join/lftn</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Telegram Group: <a href= "https://t.me/LFTNGroup">https://t.me/LFTNGroup</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Odysee: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b">https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b</a></li> </ul> Advisory Board <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://biltongforbreakfast.com/">The Booze Whisperer</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://tacticalredneckequipment.com/">The Tactical Redneck</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://brettchef.com/">Chef Brett</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Samantha the Savings Ninja</li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-plan/"> Membership Sign Up</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://hollerroast.com/">Holler Roast Coffee</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html">Harvest Right Affiliate Link</a></li> </ul>

Finding Your Tribe With Cynthia Tina - EP 1047

Today, we talk about the hidden cost of constant distraction, as well as cover all of our usual Monday segments. Featured Event: June 29 Meetup and Rabbit Processing Event <a href= "https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2025/06/02/rabbit-processing/"> https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2025/06/02/rabbit-processing/</a> Sponsor 1: <a href= "https://bit.ly/43r4dkx">DiscountMylarBags.com</a> Long-term food storage supplies that won’t break the bank. Sponsor 2: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa">AgoristTaxAdvice.com</a> Helping entrepreneurs, homesteaders, and freedom-minded folks handle taxes the smart way. Tales from the Prepper Pantry <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Country Store Update</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Canning Season Is Started</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Dried Herbs For Sale – Packaging Ideas</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Broccoli Score and How to Freeze It</li> </ul> Weekly Shopping Report From Joe: Food City: The pet food aisle was well-stocked. Then we hit the usual places, next stopping at Dollar Tree. The drink selection continues to change, although the shelves remain full. There’s not a lot of Monster left, and I’m seeing a distressing number of “zero sugar” alternatives. These typically contain liver toxins disguised as artificial sweeteners. Fortunately I’m seeing a few choices made with cane sugar. They don’t have caffeine, but I’m trying to cut down on that anyway. The tag in the store has lately been missing, but the online price of a 2x4x8 stud at Home Depot is still $3.85. Aldi was last. Other than my preferred chocolate (I had to choose the 85% alternate), we found everything else we wanted. There have been a few more price changes since the last report, with decreases bigger than increases. Staple prices were: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bread (20 oz. white): $1.39</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Eggs: $2.96 (-)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Whole milk: $2.72 (+)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Heavy cream: $5.29</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">OJ: $4.25</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Butter: $3.75</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Bacon: $3.99</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Potatoes: $3.49 (-)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sugar: $3.29</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Flour: $2.35</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">80% ground beef: $4.69</li> </ul> Untainted regular gasoline at Weigels is still $3.59/gallon. No frugality tip this week. Operation Independence Attempt to launch the glamper rental LOL  Main Topic of the Day: The Hidden Cost of Constant Distractio What happened when I deleted tiktok from my phone - it got me to observing. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Every major mistake I have made involved an interruption</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Slow progress</li> </ul>   So I did a test - I became hardcore about interruptions, including leaving my phone away from me completely for hours at a time, setting alarms for benchmark tasks, and setting better boundaries. <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Better sleep, better health, better focus</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">I pissed off some folks and hurt a feeling or two</li> </ul> Why do people resist stillness so hard? <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Fear of rejection</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">They never learned to be alone</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Not following their purpose and they know it</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Using distraction to avoid processing trauma or other things</li> </ul> Then it hit me - distractions aren’t just digital—boundary violators are distractions too. We all have encountered people who don’t care a whit about your boundaries because what they need is more important to them. Who push beyond what is reasonable. And who seek to manipulate you when they realize that you are not going to play along.   What happens next is: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Character assault</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Temper tantrums</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manufactured crisis</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">So much more</li> </ul>   But what about being available to your true friends and your family? The delio is this - If you need space to accomplish things, then your true friends and family will not only understand when you create that space, but they will help you do it. And if they won’t one of two things is true: <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You are not honoring your commitments to relationships (We’ve all done this)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">They arent a true friend or nontoxic family member</li> </ol>   Because you are building YOUR life on YOUR terms to fulfill YOUR purpose   And that NEED to be constantly available and responsive? Is it truly a need because your Mom is in the hospital? Or is it a way to feel important? And what price are you paying by letting the distractions happen without end?   Just some food for thought.   REMEMBER The Holler Roast Prebuy is live! Support the shack, get coffee credit, and score digital goodies. HollerRoast.com   Self-Reliance Festival tickets—Only a few left at the $95 price point. Don’t miss it before the next price jump.   Make sure you’re on the newsletter list for updates, events, and all things Holler.   Make it a great week.   Song:   GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757&sr=8-2"> Cook With What You Have</a> by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.    Community <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mewe Group: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join/lftn">https://mewe.com/join/lftn</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Telegram Group: <a href= "https://t.me/LFTNGroup">https://t.me/LFTNGroup</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Odysee: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b">https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b</a></li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-plan/"> Membership Sign Up</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://hollerroast.com/">Holler Roast Coffee</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html">Harvest Right Affiliate Link</a></li> </ul>

The Hidden Costs Of Distraction - EP 1046

Today, I am joined by The Tactical Redneck to discuss updates from the Holler Homestead: Sheep Ear Scab, Zebra Fun, Losing Focus - and recovering from it, Lemon balm and more. Come on out and ask us anything. 12:30pm CT Featured Event: June 8, 2025, 1pm-4pm - Tomato Wall Hydro Build. RSVP LivingFreeinTennessee.com Sponsor 1: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3hDFWpa">AgoristTaxAdvice.com/LFTN</a> Sponsor 2: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3MBBELx">EMPShield.com</a>, Coupon Code LFTN Foxglove Is blooming Goat gets cut out of fence Lemonbalm harvest challenges: Better step planning for under 6ft tall people Mushroom update Zebra on the loose Saturday of rest Standing water audit Running toilet and the water system Homestead with profit in mind and tracking - read the email Sheep ear scab You got to close the gate...efficiency and sop INTERRUPTIONS FROM THE PHONE - what is the solution? Coffee pre-sale goodies from Paul Wheaton! <a href= "https://hollerroast.com/product/hvac-coffee-pre-buy/">https://hollerroast.com/product/hvac-coffee-pre-buy/</a> What we are doing about out of control areas? Mailbox ants Black raspberry but not blackberries yet Yarrow Make it a great week! GUYS! Don’t forget about the cookbook, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Cook-What-Have-Nicole-Sauce/dp/1073883221/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=cook+with+what+you+have&qid=1572112757&sr=8-2"> Cook With What You Have</a> by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mewe Group: <a href= "https://mewe.com/join/lftn">https://mewe.com/join/lftn</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Telegram Group: <a href= "https://t.me/LFTNGroup">https://t.me/LFTNGroup</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Odysee: <a href= "https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b">https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b</a></li> </ul> Advisory Board <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://biltongforbreakfast.com/">The Booze Whisperer</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "http://tacticalredneckequipment.com/">The Tactical Redneck</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://brettchef.com/">Chef Brett</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Samantha the Savings Ninja</li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://livingfreeintennessee.com/iump-subscription-plan/"> Membership Sign Up</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://hollerroast.com/">Holler Roast Coffee</a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://affiliates.harvestright.com/1095.html">Harvest Right Affiliate Link</a></li> </ul>

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