TIPS FOR A ZERO WASTE HOME - PANTRY CHAT #45

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ZERO waste is near impossible, but it's never too late to be a less-waste household.
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Join Josh and Carolyn as they discuss ways (and share their tips) on how to become a zero waste household. They're discussing areas of the home from the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room, to outside gardening and more.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Chit Chat
7:24 - Q & A: Can I supplement protein for my chickens by giving them meat scraps?
10:15 - Main topic: Zero Waste Living
13:32 Zero Waste is Good for the Pocket Book
14:41 - Zero Waste is Good for Others
15:55 - Zero Waste Makes You More Personally Sustainable
20:48 - Cook From Real Ingredients & Grow More of Your Own Food
21:43 - Store Food in Reusable Containers
22:40 - Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies
23:36 - Make Your Own Toiletries and Personal Care Items
23:50 - Zero Waste Tips for Clothing and Laundry
27:05 - Buy Natural Detergents in Bulk
28:16 - Zero Waste in the Garden: Buy Bulk Compost and Soil (or make your own!)
29:55 - Buy Better Quality Tools
30:53 - Try to Take Fewer Trips to the Store or to Town and Consolidate Your Errands (reduces fuel waste)
31:31 - Buy Each Member of the Family a Stainless Steel Water Bottle
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@whitepinehomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Little tip on the reusable glass cleaning bottles. Don't waste money buying a glass bottle for $10 or more each. The Bragg's 16 oz. vinegar bottles work perfect. I just took the the spray nozzles off my plastic ones and they are the correct size to for them. No wasted money, just repurposed bottle. Once you have enough bottles go back to buying bigger vinegar units.

@H3ath3r26 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@evelynda5235 4 жыл бұрын

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@desertrose1660 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! Thank you for this tip... darn!! I just threw one away 😖

@breevestal 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@andreacremeans1055 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s great!

@ArchangelLunas 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Josh & Carolyn, watching you from my hospital bed. They drained 600 ml of fluid off my heart. Not Virus related. Just wanted you to know that your videos are keeping me motivated and blessed even in the hospital. Can’t wait to get home and start some of your ideas. Thank You, Leana B.

@glorytogodhomestead3495 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you are feeling better!

@cherylgann1993 11 ай бұрын

I love your pantry chats. I am 75, live in Southern California and have 1/1/2 acres. Part of the property is in vineyard, roses, and vegetable gardens. I learn so much from everyone of your vidros. Thank you!!

@HomesteadingFamily 11 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@bettyroberts3546 4 жыл бұрын

When are you going to do the 2nd iron skillet video? You did the one on how to pick one and you said you were going to show how to season and take care of the iron skillets. I have been waiting for this video. Very excited for it!

@robertm4050 4 жыл бұрын

I started composting my kitchen waste and that made my 2-3 bags of garbage go down to one or two a week. Been trying hard to cut back on my plastic use.

@Givvemhell 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Carolyn and Josh, for all the constructive information you so generously provide in your pleasant, loving manner. What a delightful experience you bring us. It is a helpful, needed diversion from the dire current world situation facing many at this time. I often wished I had had more opportunity to know more of what my grandparents knew; with your videos, I feel like I have a good way to learn and help pass it on. Healthful living never goes out of style. Bless you and yours.

@PetLoversPassion-dog-training 4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, this way of living NEEDS to be passed on to our young folk! I wish more people would live this way! I know I do my best to! :)

@eugottabekiddin3772 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips... my favorite "saver" is your Time stamps in the description..they are SO helpful...finding my way back to re-listen 2 specific topic

@megmcginnis239 4 жыл бұрын

"We'll whether the weather, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not!" :) Thanks for the pantry chat...now I got to finish watching it...stopped to share the poem while I was thinking about it.

@chopis531 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for addressing this topic! Less waste and sustainability just makes sense. Especially on the homestead. Thanks for all that you do.

@ajdavis3798 4 жыл бұрын

On our farm we save bones, pig heads, and other parts we are not interested in using for ourselves after we butcher. We boil them and feed them to the chickens. Great source of protein for the chickens and no waste.

@emmaleebuzzard1023 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel. My husband and I garden and raise animals together with our family and I love hearing more info. :) Thank you so much for sharing!! Edited to add: We only have three chickens at the moment, but they are free range in our yard. I don’t put feed out for them. They just forage and eat scraps that I put in the compost everyday.

@ConcernedMushroom Жыл бұрын

For compost we go to our local landfill....they compost out all the tree trimmings from the power companies' trimmings the roadways...it's ridiculously reasonable as far as cost and works AMAZING! We just take our pick up truck up and they load it with an on site tractor. I hope this is available everywhere because it is SUCH a blessing :)

@dream2768 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video on Zero waste. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas. I especially like the wake up call for myself on "Zero waste is Good for Others". I have the same problem with paper towels but I'm going to work on weaning myself off of them. I look forward to another video on this important subject.

@terrafirma75 4 жыл бұрын

We did birch water and birch sap last spring. I even did fermented birch water, flavoured it with berries I picked the summer before and had in the freezer. It was a wonderful experience. I underestimated how much sap would come out of a tree in the beginning. Getting 10 litres from one tree a day was average.

@northstarprepsteader 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of great tips...thanks!! Just because I live 1/2 hour from my shopping area, I keep a list of what I need from & have to do in different places. I'll make one trip every 7-10 days and get it done at once. Definitely keeps me from multiple trips in between and spending more. Having the list(s) keeps me on track, too.

@loricoil1732 2 жыл бұрын

2 things I do is save all of the paper and card board, chopping up, soak it in water drain excess water, mold paper products into manageable logs and dry. Burn in fire pit, place or wood stove, ash goes in compost pile. Plastic get collected and saved untill there is a decent amount, cut into small pieces, melted In a double boiler type system, cool some, mold into blocks and bricks for yard use as sidewalk or area edging, etc.

@branrufarm 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness you guys! We've had the same sort of thing here in NM (not nearly that cold tho!!) It's been in the 70's for almost 2 weeks then suddenly a cold snap (right around freezing temps at night). My poor little newbie peach trees had already budded out! Yikes. Stay safe and hoping y'all get some warmer weather soon!

@rickandsally 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah great info, I just shared this on Facebook! I love you guys and all your knowledge.

@triciasklodowske5653 4 жыл бұрын

Starting my seeds this week. Was planning to get it started last week but stuff got in the way. The more we grow/product ourselves the less we will but at the store, so less garbage. Thank's for the info. Stay safe and healthy. God bless

@ecocentrichomestead6783 4 жыл бұрын

3:55 yes, that is something homesteaders and backyard gardeners need to know. Gardening doesn't have to be an exact science. In a commercial setting, it does, because the grower has to be able to guarantee certain quality. That quality isn't necessary when producing for private use. 16:14 or borrow plates from some of your guests. Step 1: don't bring it home! Step 2: cook from scratch Step 3: buy in bulk Step 4: grow/make your own Reusing towels: "If you are clean when you get out of the shower. why does your towel get dirty?" LOL Buying tools: don't buy everything the advertisers try to convince us we must have to be a good gardener/house keeper.

@jonahbigfish1889 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh and Carolyn a lot of good tips. I would like to say that here where I live the garden center will deliver your Soil, mulch Etc to you so no need for a truck or trailer. I know not everyone can do that but I just thought it was a good to add to your tip. Bless you guys. Jonah.

@BLoved101 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video as always. I love how balanced this is. I use Branch Basics for my laundry and it works GREAT. Super affordable, effective, and they just came out with their glass bottles so its a win, win, win. My husband is an arborist and so I need something that works to get chainsaw oil out too and Branch Basics does the trick and has zero chemicals. I honestly am in love with it.

@saucywench9122 4 жыл бұрын

One little change we've started in our house is buying all our herbs and spices and teas from the local co-op or growing our own. All small glass jars that come in the house are now being saved for the herbs and spices coming in. They're also being used to hold tinctures. We were going through lots of plastic bottles in the kitchen.

@ruthgreen2014 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful video!!! We are mostly paper free, working on providing our own food (never heard of birch water), but right now we are still searching for bulk compost and such. Much of what I do in the kitchen is what my mother did. Cleaning the freezer means Surprise Stew as she froze ALL meat leftovers. All skins for onions, garlic, and left over vegies go into a container in the freezer for bone broths. We have two compost piles, one for animal waste (chickens and such) one for vegetation...once a year we mix the together.

@talliyahrose 4 жыл бұрын

So hard to do some of these in a all apartment. I live in an urban apartment in the southwest desert. A farmers market is not really available, so I get frustrated when trying to reduce our waste. Thank you for the tips.

@naomijohnson8152 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear more specifics!! You guys are awesome and such a wealth of knowledge!!

@bgoh1655 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, awesome know how and experience, love it from Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺

@Princesshelyne 4 жыл бұрын

Love the mug and cup✨

@barbaragiesbrecht6004 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@jocelynwombles5771 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing up this important topic!!!!!

@andreacremeans1055 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I’m excited for is using my glass herb bottles from the store for my homegrown herbs. One brand I use has labels that peel off really well without any residue and has a nice lid that comes off and a second lid with the shaker. I’m tickled. Can’t wait to fill them up!!

@crochetrodeo 4 жыл бұрын

Thankful I stumbled upon your channel 🙏

@scotchcrofter9964 4 жыл бұрын

Great topic.

@Theweeze100 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel, just want to say thanks!

@Wildevis 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, you 2 are a library of information :-D

@Bibliobelle_ 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, please discuss COVID-19. Your thoughts and suggestions could be really helpful. I live in an apartment in NY (epicenter of the virus) and it is pretty surreal. It also has been hinted at that you’re people of faith. I think it would be really helpful to bring that into your conversations right now. Thanks for your wonderful content!

@hendersonshenanigans7837 3 жыл бұрын

We are switching to jars as well, we are also saving glass sauce jars for dry goods and spices that we are currently using. I also use a homemade laundry soap but I do clean the washing machine with baking soda and vinegar often to compensate. We also have stainless steel water bottles, however I do keep 2 cases of water in our car (yes I do know about leaching plastic, and it's not an Ideal place, but it is for emergencies) part of our G.O.O.D/ 72 hour kit which we keep in the car because we are on the west coast in walking distance of the ocean and we do get earthquake's often and we do have Mt. Rainer less then an hour away.

@ZeroWasteFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips!

@dugchris2009 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks great tips!

@annelioskarsson5053 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting, this gave me energy to go to the next zero waste level, I've been a little bit lacy on that project for a while. I was suposed to go to the gardencenter this weekend and by all that i need for my tiny garden, start all the seedlings and wake up the garden. But I'm home sick and I'm not allowed to go out. I will make some bees wrap and zero waste bags insted, great idea.

@fourseasonsnorth 4 жыл бұрын

That's great that your looking to tap birch trees this year! We've really enjoyed the water for the past few years, as well as some of the hard earned syrup :) We share a bit of our experience on our channel if you're interested. Thanks again for the great info!

@cassandrastrunk199 2 жыл бұрын

Something I'd also like to add, in my home we reuse water, so I know reusing bath water is common, but we don't share our bath water necessarily, but we do reuse it to flush our toilets or soak our dishes in before they get washed, and say if there's a spill of coffee on the rug we'll use the bath water to scrub it up instead of getting new water. We also wash our dogs and cats in our old shower and bath water. It's not much but it makes me feel better. Also stopped using laundry detergent about a year ago, and got what's called a laundry egg I love it! Hopefully can get my mom to soon convert to some of my less waste living soon!

@brightstarr57 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wealth of information!

@jennysfarmsweetfarm7726 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Kansas! I'm enjoying your pantry chat videos. Thank you for sharing your homesteading knowledge with the rest of us! Getting rid of paper towels is a step my family needs to make. I love your idea of using the old clothing. I already do that for dusting rags and shop rags. What brand of natural laundry soap do you use? We have tried diy laundry soaps and they just don't get the stains and strong farm smells out! Also would love to know how you make your diy cleaners. Thanks & God bless☺

@tahimiabreu4284 4 жыл бұрын

My husband's mom made everyone throw their towel in the laundry basket after only one use... When we moved in together I was like oh no honey we re use towels around here because I'm not going to wash them every other day! He gave me a look like I was growing a second head but he learned haha!

@roxyperson8328 4 жыл бұрын

Tip on the laundry detergent, I use Puracy from Amazon. I have it on my subscribe and save for $12 a bottle. It works great, fragrance free, and it’s only 12 cents a load.

@victoriatorres8871 4 жыл бұрын

Love it love it...!

@sheila9922 3 жыл бұрын

And you can re-use those 50lb bags for something else like your trash bag, which is really cool. I know I have used my 50lb dog food bags for moving some of my things in my home when I moved to a different location. They are durable and can hold a lot of weight, which worked out lovely for me.

@poolfield2 4 жыл бұрын

In the UK it is illegal to feed anything to your animals including chickens and pigs that has been inside the house. It seems crazy to me that I can pick a lettuce in my garden and give it to a chicken but I can’t give them the outside leaves of a lettuce that has been brought into the kitchen.

@glorytogodhomestead3495 2 жыл бұрын

That’s crazy. I would do whatever I could to feed my birds😊

@RoseFelton 4 жыл бұрын

I have gone from using napkins and paper towels to using kitchen towels for napkins. It has saved us a lot of money. I still use paper towels for undesirable messes and if possible I throw the paper towels in my compost bin. I also throw paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls in my compost bins. As far as reusing bath towels in the bathroom, I always wash them after every use. For one, I don't want to be drying my face on a towel that has dried my butt, even though it has been cleaned. And two, I saw where even after 1 use the towels will have germs and bacteria on them which you will be putting on your body if you use it a second time. Love your Pantry Chat and I am always learning new things from you two.

@coramdayo 4 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion for you about your towels! I, too, abhor the thought of drying my face with something that dried my butt, LOL! So I leave the tags on my towels to identify the inside and outside of the towel. Then, I always use the inside for drying off my face, arms and legs the outside for my toosh. This way, I'm comfortable watching my towels once a week. I mean I am drying off a clean body, right? 😂

@RoseFelton 4 жыл бұрын

@@coramdayo Sounds like a great idea about the towels. Inside Edition did an article where they checked towels in peoples bathrooms to see how much germs and bacteria they had on them. One day wasn't bad, but each day the towels got worse and then we are drying our hands, face and/or body with them. I am not a germaphobe, but I still dont want to get them all over me. There was a study done in Arizona and they found that fecal bacteria, which is associated with outbreaks of food poisoning and diarrhea, is in 89 percent of kitchen tea-towels, and E. coli is in 25.6 percent of towels. If your towel hangs near your toilet, water from the toilet sprays out onto it and anything near it. Toothbrushes????

@carolsuebane 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy your channel and appreciate the wonderful information! Do you have any recommendations on where to purchase chemical-free laundry detergent in bulk and your favorite brands?

@christinariggs896 2 жыл бұрын

I clothed diapered & all the prefolds & flats I now use as "non paper towels"... I knew I would. I can't even imagine going paper towels again! What a waste, even just money wise! I also use smaller cloth for a wipe/tissue.

@charaayars4692 4 жыл бұрын

hi carolynn! have you had any of your kids NOT show an affinity to the lifestyle that you have chosen? or even resent the work? you have a very strong mentality for "production" and I wondered if you had any kids who just leaned toward a more consumer mindset? Also, how do you manage things like kids wanting to learn things like music? or dance? or martial arts? We have limited resources, and money can't spread to all of it. BUT I don't want them to feel resentful about never being able to do or pursue their own interests. Any tips?

@michelle10261 4 жыл бұрын

Hi to you have a recipe on sourdough bread as where I live in a small town I can,t get yeast. Thank you for sharing your vlog from Michelle in Australia . Hope you you family is safe and well from this horrible virus all over the world.

@simplyraisingarrows7369 4 жыл бұрын

I love my snap paper towels .lol but more for a look ! We had to buy a second huge trash can for 5 people we need to really work on this

@MissChemisse 2 жыл бұрын

Please talk more about zero waste in the urban city areas. I hate to throw away things I know can be composted or reused, but I have to figure out how to do it here (in the city) until I can relocate.

@thebeautywingwoman 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful couple ❤

@helenbritcher9353 4 жыл бұрын

Live in PA and wish we had more recycling centers. We have tin and aluminum can but no glass or plastic centers. Remember to hang dry your clothing. Reminder, powder detergent will be bad for septic systems in the long run.

@joannecarroll5504 4 жыл бұрын

You could approach your local authority & tell them to look into the waste recycling system implemented in South Australia - the state govt placed small refundable deposits on drink bottles, drink cans & milk or juice drink cartons to encourage people return them & outlawed disposable shopping bags years ago, so we have the lowest litter in the country. Our local council, City of Playford have set up a waste recycling plant where our household recycling ends up (it all gets collected just like the normal household waste) & they have contracts in place to sell over 80% of our household recycling to manufacturers who use it as their primary manufacturing materials. The money raised goes back into our community. (Btw I totally agree with hanging washing in the sunlight & fresh air).

@resimcdevitt8041 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! I just found you a month ago and have been catching up on your videos. Josh commented that our waste has to go somewhere. I live in NE Pennsylvania and we have several landfills within an hour ride and most of that waste comes from NYC and NJ. The smell of the closest one is horrendous in the summer. It makes you want to cut back on waste and hope that others will do the same.

@chelseagarchar4338 4 жыл бұрын

We usually only go to town twice a month so when we go I’m usually doing all my town shopping in one. Grocery items, doc appointments, animal feed, thrift stores. I have gotten pretty good at only going twice a month and just planning one full day of town time. I know I started cloth diapering with my first and have carried those same diapers with my second and third. I’m not saying we didn’t use disposables but very few in the huge aspect of diapers. We have saved roughly $2000 per child by cloth diapering so $6000 for all 3. Plus the trash reduction of using cloth was huge.

@colleenfoster6841 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a bunch of the blue cloths the medical industry uses. They're great for everything and l wash separate from other laundry when it's time to wash them. However....l still have the paper towels for when the cats vomit somewhere. Which isn't super often . Also l bought cheap wash cloths and dish cloths that are used and washed with the rest of the laundry.

@GridIronHillFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Not on the topic of zero waste but I will ask here anyway :) I would LOVE to see some of the systems you have in place for your family and home. I have some good systems but only because of the wonderful ideas I get from other large families. What could I do differently that I haven't thought of yet? Thanks so much!!

@courtneywillingham4409 4 жыл бұрын

My daughter wanted to let everyone know that chicken are dinosaurs. She learned that in school that they are descendents of a T-Rex🦖. Have a good week everyone.💌☕👨‍👨‍👧‍👧👨‍👩‍👧

@sarahktm 4 жыл бұрын

We will be processing our first flock of meat birds in June this year and we're trying to think of a way to get around using plastic bags for storing them...So far, we thought maybe to air dry them in the cold room, then wrap in butcher paper or freezer paper, but I think both of those still have a layer of plastic. Hmmm. Can you suggest anything for that?? 🤪. Thanks for the thought provoking video!

@thenelsonfamily3138 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this week's Pantry Chat!! My question is: what canning books do you use that you would recommend? We are trying to get into canning more and would love your advise!!

@Caroleen52 4 жыл бұрын

Nelson Family Ball makes a great book

@mikegriffin3437 4 жыл бұрын

Not too long ago we used to call it reducing your carbon footprint. Here in Virginia Beach we have curbside recycling that is in a 90 gallon can and is picked up every other week. They take plastic bottles, steel cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, glass, and paper. I keep the aluminum cans and sell them to a metal recycle center. Some grocery stores here have a bin for the plastic grocery bags

@stephanieh.777 4 жыл бұрын

As far as feeding chickens, my grandmother would mash up used eggs' shells and give them to the chickens (just sprinkling it on the ground where they were eating), to make their eggshells stronger. Plastic is something unavoidable, even if I try - foods, etc. come in it without an alternative. So I use most of the packaging as "plarn" - plastic yarn - and can crochet baskets, shopping bags, craft bags, etc. They're then useable, washable, and durable. Upcycle as much as possible to help reduce waste.

@lilchikmo 2 жыл бұрын

Add a little bit of mint to birch water, we call it juice :)

@1021jande 4 жыл бұрын

Would love your thoughts on COVID19.....Also can you share your recipes for face wash, shampoo, etc., things that you make for personal care?

@terrafirma75 4 жыл бұрын

An idea for another zero waste video; zero waste with your food. For example, when preserving carrots last fall, I made pesto from the carrot tops. I’m always looking for ways to use those extra bits. Though the tops would not have been wasted, they would have gone to the pigs or chickens, I also love the idea of making more food for us. Another one, making cheese, save the whey for shakes instead of buying a processed whey powder. I would love to learn the things Caroline does in the kitchen as I’m sure she has a few tips in this department. Love your videos folks!

@jennifertrevitt-carlson5586 4 жыл бұрын

Carolyn, you really need to stop reading my journal! ;) You mentioned wool t-shirts - where do you get these? Thanks!

@brookecassidy5414 4 жыл бұрын

I love mason jars but have found I sometimes need something with an even wider mouth. I found glass terrines with (galvanized wire for older products) stainless steel wire and rubber seals. Have you used anything like this?

@luciepaul1 3 жыл бұрын

Birch bark is a great fire starter as well. Instead Of using paper or something else

@jeanettevandebruinhorst6176 4 жыл бұрын

I reuse all my thin towels for cleaning rags, by cutting them down into 6 squares...and then we use them as dish cloths for a few years till they are threadbare... then they get used as painting rags or for cleaning up those gross things and then finally dumoed

@glory3670 2 жыл бұрын

My kids got in BIG trouble for 'dumping' (putting clean clothes in the laundry hamper instead of putting them away).

@bettykulinski9814 4 жыл бұрын

Our compost was were the chickens had access to it, and our egg yokes were a red orange in color. So when I moved out on my own I was afraid to eat store bought eggs because I think the chickens laying them were unhealthy because of the pail yellow yokes. Our eggs tasted better also.

@fatherofchickens7951 4 жыл бұрын

Alaska was one of the last states along with Idaho to have a case😥 Here goes the roller coaster ride!🤷‍♂️

@mamahatch783 4 жыл бұрын

I have a couple questions about reducing waste in the kitchen. 1. With no paper towels how do you 'dry' your butter after rinsing? 2. How do you wrap your butter for the freezer without plastic wrap?

@Thisisit120 4 жыл бұрын

In your video you was talking about how the plastic fills up in the oceans and the landfills. I was wondering what is your feeling on burning your trash if you live in an area where you can do that?

@deborahtofflemire7727 4 жыл бұрын

We just planted new elderberry bushes. We have never done this before any tips They are in the ground and tips would be good. Like when do I fertilize and how much water.?

@simplyraisingarrows7369 4 жыл бұрын

I went to norwex for all cleaning just need water !

@juliebrumm8739 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love less-waste conversations! Not sure if you have an affiliation link with your wool tshirts. I am very interested in switching over from poly fabrics...since I hate wearing deodorant. If you don't have an affiliate link, what name brand do you like for your wool T-shirt?

@walenebeeler9794 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking for ways to put fish, fruits and vegetables in the freezer without using plastic freezer bags. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! I really enjoy the panty chats.

@thepioneerhomestead 4 жыл бұрын

This was great! Thank you! Where do you get your wool shirts? Also, where do you recommend buying food(oats, wheat, etc) in bulk?

@HomesteadingFamily 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! The shirts are expensive, compared to a normal cotton t-shirt, but I love the brand Minus 33 here is a link to one of their t-shirts: amzn.to/39cOEQL And we really prefer to purchase locally, but when we can't we use Azure Standard: www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=EWfmOQQSY2

@rajinevin7273 4 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadingFamily But....$60 for one t-shirt??? That's kind of crazy!

@shawna4057 3 жыл бұрын

@@rajinevin7273 Costco sells this brand too! (Minus 33)

@aliciam.7855 Жыл бұрын

My homemade detergent works great as long as I use vinegar as a fabric softener.

@alexandrac591 4 жыл бұрын

Tell me more about those wool tee shirts! Where do you get yours?

@tyforeman734 4 жыл бұрын

Just purchased 19 chicks: 2, 3, and 4 weeks old, for laying eggs....would love the title of the book/info to make your own chicken feed from table scraps... or more tips!

@theophanial9432 4 жыл бұрын

Justin Rhodes, also on KZfaq. has some great videos about feeding chickens. Permaculture chicken

@tyforeman734 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@malisagoodwin8722 Жыл бұрын

I would like more info on your laundry detergent. What do you use ??

@christina7088 4 жыл бұрын

What detergent do you recommend?

@springsteen448 4 жыл бұрын

Are there any books you guys recommend on homesteading and everything else you do? Thanks :)

@plante_n_seeds4505 4 жыл бұрын

Laundry detergent is one I started making at home probably about 4 years ago now because I wanted to know what was going into my detergent and I really don't like how the commercial detergent is scented. Does it make a difference whether it's liquid or powder as far as cleaning ability? My washing machine is like 25 years old.

@amandalogan9693 4 жыл бұрын

Would you show us how to sharpen garden tools, please.

@j.b.4340 2 жыл бұрын

@8:10, Cottage Economy by William Cobbett, 1821.

@kennethvogt9379 3 жыл бұрын

What do you do with plastic that comes into your home unavoidably (like packaging on necessary purchases)?

@joannecarroll5504 4 жыл бұрын

Kitchen paper towels & cotton wool or cotton pads are compostable, we compost ours. We use cloths & rags too, but if we used them for everything, the washing machine would be running constantly, wasting detergent, electricity & water. If you shop smart & buy brands that are wrapped in paper or cardboard instead of plastic, the packaging is also compostable & those purchases are quite literally zero waste.

@inezvasquez8104 4 жыл бұрын

went to the grocery store yesterday, handed my bags to the chashier, she said we are not accepting reuseable bags. During this virus we will provide paper bags!

@kelliepalm6824 4 жыл бұрын

For the seed starting talk: I don't have heat mats or grow lights, etc. May you please address how to start seeds in a very diy inexpensive use what you have type method that works?

@buckeyedav1 4 жыл бұрын

I've read putting them on top of your refrigerator works in place of a growing matt. Anna In Ohio.

@angelabiggs6951 4 жыл бұрын

i got to make bees wax wraps

@judycummings6416 4 жыл бұрын

Question for next week's Q&A - While canning huge amounts, the cooked food can cool while waiting for the canning process to complete on a previous batch. Sometimes way cool as pressure canning takes 90 minutes processing. Is it OK, to fill my jars with cooled foods (black beans, chickpeas, etc. that have been soaked overnight and cooked for 20 minutes), into cooled jars, and insert them into the canner which has 3 quarts of cool water - instead of everything being hot? I know I should not add cool jars to a hot processor, but what if everything is cool? Then fire it up, the canner water heats up, heating up the jars, which heats up the beans, then when the pressure is right, process the whole batch for the 90 minutes. I usually do this but not sure if I"m putting myself or anyone else who eats my food into possible danger. Thoughts?

@HomesteadingFamily 4 жыл бұрын

So generally the best practice is to NOT jar your food until you are ready to put your jars in the canner. Ideally, you will leave the "extra" in your pot, even if that means heating slightly again before putting it into a hot jar, to put in a hot canner. This also includes not being able to process the jars on the same day as the food is prepared. Some people break up their canning in batches. You really want that food hot (except for RAW packs) so the temperature in the middle of the jars are hot enough for long enough to kill that bacteria.