A Farmish Kind of Life

I recently spent a week away at the Living Free in Tennessee Spring Workshop 2022. Here are 9 things I took away from my time there. Big thoughts here, y'all... Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/207-9-takeaways-from-lftn-spring-workshop-2022/ You can also listen to episode 207 of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast app! **SUPPORT ME** Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Monthly Snail Mail Newsletter: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/the-farmish-newsletter/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ **FIND ME** ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/AFarmishKindofLife TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@farmishlife DISCORD: https://discord.gg/cQYj5FXbdb TELEGRAM: https://t.me/joinchat/xHbWrSuNobdjNTE5 MEWE: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders FLOTE: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife INSTAGRAM: CONTACT: amy@afarmishkindoflife.com A Farmish Kind of Life PO Box 705 Foley MN 56329

Join me for another Friday mornin' farmish live chat 5/6/22, 8-9 am central! We discuss random topics over coffee and the conversation is always interesting. BYOC (coffee) and BYOD (donuts). Looking forward to the discussion!

Join me for another Friday mornin' farmish live chat 4/22/22, 8-9 am central! We discuss random topics over coffee and the conversation is always interesting. BYOC (coffee) and BYOD (donuts). Looking forward to the discussion!

Join me for another Friday mornin' farmish live chat 4/15/22, 8-9 am central! We discuss random topics over coffee and the conversation is always interesting. BYOC (coffee) and BYOD (donuts). Looking forward to the discussion!

Join me for another Friday mornin' farmish live chat 4/8/22, 8-9 am central! We discuss random topics over coffee and the conversation is always interesting. BYOC (coffee) and BYOD (donuts). Looking forward to the discussion!

Join me for another Friday mornin' farmish live chat 4/1/22, 8-9 am central! This week's random topics may include, but are not limited to: jokes and surprises farm journals time saving fails/tips garden questions from “busy beginners” ...whatever else you bring to the chat! BYOC (coffee) and BYOD (donuts). Looking forward to the discussion!

Join me for another Friday mornin' farmish live chat 3/25, 8-9 am central! This week's random topics may include, but are not limited to: -- new favorite homesteading books -- productivity tips -- "when you don't know how to stop" -- ...whatever else you bring to the chat! BYOC (coffee) and BYOD (donuts). Looking forward to the discussion!

Join me for another Friday mornin' farmish live chat! This week's random topics may include, but are not limited to: -- shopping at Aldi -- the big spring thaw -- weird things you've eaten -- plans for what to raise/grow this year -- whatever else you bring to the chat! BYOC (coffee) and BYOD (donuts). Looking forward to the discussion!

A Friday mornin' farmish live chat about this week’s topics: -- The Toolbox Fallacy -- Does Prepping Make You a Target if “it” Hits the Fan? -- Building Community Bring your own coffee, bring your own donuts, and add your two cents to my buck fifty worth of chit-chat. Looking forward to the discussion!

Let's take a look at the realities of working from home: the pros, the cons, and the tips that make working from home... work better. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/179-work-from-home/ MY STUFF: Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Odysee channel: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 SOCIAL: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife CONTACT: amy@afarmishkindoflife.com A Farmish Kind of Life PO Box 705 Foley MN 56329

If you live in a house, it's bound to get messy. Today's podcast episode (178) is my list of 30 focused, manageable tasks to get your house on the path to organization. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/178-30-days-to-organize-your-house/ **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

Today's podcast episode (177) is about the two focus words I've chosen for 2022 and why I chose them. To make a long story short, it's time to get out of my own way. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/177-focus-words/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

We bought our farm two days after Christmas, *ten years ago*. Today I'm celebrating ten years of being on our farm by talking about ten(ish) things I've learned after a decade of farm life. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/176-10-homesteading-lessons/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app. **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

There is a difference between anger that changes the world and anger that gets us stuck, spinning our wheels. In today’s podcast episode/blog post, I get super honest about anger, current events, and a lesson that many people on both ends of the spectrum need to learn about “getting mad”. (Main topic starts at 15:08) Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/175-anger/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast on your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

In today’s podcast episode, I talk about personal responsibility and the choices we make. Have you owned up to the problems/"hard" you've elected for your life? Main topic starts at 11:49 Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/174-we-choose-our-problems/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life Podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

In today’s podcast episode, I talk about why it’s important to find and embrace the line between hope for the future and the reality of current times. Main topic starts at 17:55. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/173-the-line-between-hope-and-reality/ Or subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

There is a difference between relying on each other and relying on Them. I believe healing and progress will take place in our country when there is more of the first and far less of the second, but having less of the second means we have to answer some uncomfortable questions. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/172-this-is-not-about-them/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

When talking about the state of the world, it’s common to hear people say, “well, when things go back to normal...” but is that what we really want? In today’s podcast episode, I explain why I don’t think things will ever go back to normal, why I don’t think we should go back to normal, and what is a better option. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/171-back-to-normal/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app. **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

It's important to know your neighbors and build a local, in-person community. Today I talk about how the internet has complicated that process -- and not necessarily for the reasons you think. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/170-know-your-neighbors/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

The world is a bit dark, yeah? Let's talk about a path out of that. The path I talk about will mean different things to different people, but hopefully this will be helpful to anyone who listens to these words. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/169-find-the-path/ Or subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Flote: https://flote.app/user/amyandallthethings Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

Don't let the concept of prepping freak you out. Prepping is just keeping extra supplies on hand. That's all it is. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/167-how-to-start-prepping/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

Before you get too excited about how you’ll take on an apocalyptic collapse of society like a boss, let’s be honest. When put in a situation you’ve never actually been in before, you don’t know *how* you or anyone else will react to or deal with that situation. People both excel and struggle differently—and that is magnified when dealing with stress. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/166-the-shtf-thing-were-not-talking-about/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast at your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

Okay, I’m going to say it. Ego is a problem in some homesteading and prepping communities and it needs to stop. Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/165-put-your-ego-away/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

Online communities are great, but we need to remember the importance of in person, local communities. Let's bring them back! Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/164-build-an-in-person-community/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com

There are no sick days on a farm, so how do you deal with homestead work when you can barely get out of bed? Here are nine tips that might help... (Main topic starts at 16:00) Related blog post: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/taking-care-of-the-homestead-when-youre-sick/ Subscribe to the Farmish Kind of Life podcast in your favorite podcast player app! **FIND ME ONLINE** COMMUNITY: Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AFarmishKindofLife:8 MeWe Group: https://mewe.com/join/afarmishkindoflifehomesteaders Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/afarmishkindoflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmishkindoflife RESOURCES Website: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/ Podcast: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/farmish-podcast/ My books: https://afarmishkindoflife.com/my-books/ Email me at amy@afarmishkindoflife.com