Lil’ Suburban Homestead: 20 Telltale Signs That Your A Farm Girl

November 13, 2014 by

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20telltalesignsthatyoureafarmgirl-587x500Nov. 13, 2014:  Can you drive past a farmers market without stopping?  Do you have an addiction to gardening magazines?  Karen Lynn shares these and more in the  “20 Telltale Signs That You’re A Farm Girl” and also shares some exciting podcasts that are coming up on her show on The Survival Mom Radio Network.

In addition to sharing the”20 Telltale Signs That You’re A Farm Girl” Karen Lynn also shares her pumpkin finds for fall, her gratitudes for November and even some news about an interview with one of her fellow Survival Mom Radio Hosts!

She also shares some great blog posts coming to her blog Lil’ Suburban Homestead!  She shares more in depth about her upcoming shows and guests as well!

Are you a farm girl or guy?

On a personal note she shares about what is happening on her lil’ homestead and some of her Mom highlights from this fall!

Show Resources:

I’m Not Allowed To Be Sick Chicken Soup Recipe – Gluten Free

Countdown To Preparedness Book Review by Jim Cobb & Giveaway Opportunity!

Burlap Pinterest Frame 

Aren’t you glad you listen?

Have an idea or comment for the show contact Karen Lynn at [email protected]

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Lil’ Suburban Homestead: So You Wanna Be a Homesteader? Advice & Inspiration from the Experts

August 14, 2014 by

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homesteaderAugust 14, 2014:  Karen Lynn shares a wealth of homesteading quotes and resources in the show this week.  Whether you are new to homesteading or you have been on the journey for a while you will learn something new in this show today!

In addition to sharing some homestead blogs, she also discusses some fabulous homesteading resources including two hops, podcasts, and magazines that you should include in your homesteading reading and listening material!

As always Karen Lynn weaves in her own commentary reflecting her own suburban homestead journey and hopes this podcast inspires and encourages all of you!

Show Resources:
The Urban Chicken by Heather Harris

Podcast by Essential Survival – Julie Behling-Hovdal – Interview with Homestead Lady

From Scratch Magazine

Blog Post – So You Wanna’ Be A Homesteader?  Advice & Inspiration From The Experts!

Have a question or an idea for a show?  Email Karen Lynn at [email protected]

 

 

 

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Pioneering Today: Raising Backyard Chickens for Meat, Part 2

July 11, 2014 by

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PodcastRaisingBackyardChickensforMeatJuly 11, 2014:  In this episode we share what to consider and expect when raising backyard chickens for meat. We’ll go over:

• Which breeds are best for meat

• Where to get your chickens

• How long before they’re at butchering age

• Step by step process of butchering your chickens

• Cost breakdown

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Pioneering Today: How to Raise Backyard Chickens

June 27, 2014 by

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BackyardchickensJune 27, 2014: In this episode you’ll learn how to become self-sustainable by raising your own laying hens.

 

 

 

 

 

  • How to care for chicks
  • Where to get chicks
  • How to get laying hens
  • Ways to keep chickens free ranging
  • How to protect free ranging chickens from predators
  • Advantages of chicken tractors
  • How to keep your feed bill down
  • What to expect from free ranging chickens
  • Tips for cleaning eggs
  • Ways to preserve eggs without electricity

How to tell if an egg is good or bad

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Lil’ Suburban Homestead: Interview with Deborah Jean of Deborah Jean’s Dandelion House

June 19, 2014 by

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Interview with Deborah Jean at Deborah Jean's Dandelion HouseJune 19, 2014:  Karen Lynn interviews Deborah Jean of Deborah Jean’s Dandelion House this week and this show is packed full of information.  In this show you will learn why Deborah Jean started blogging and prepare to be inspired and to fall in love with her beautiful blog!

Karen Lynn and Deborah Jean touch on topics such as blogging, suburban homesteading, homeschooling, gardening, DIY projects and so much more!

Join in on the conversation and Deborah Jean supplied tons of great show notes and shares about her weekly blog hop and her writing  for Mary Janes Farm Magazine.

 

Show Resources:

Beach Farm Girl

Community Chickens

Gardening

Deborah Jean’s Raised Beds 

Dandelion House on Pinterest

Upcycled Farm Pantry Reveal

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Essential Survival Show:  A Conversation with Homesteader, Victoria Gazeley

May 27, 2014 by

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Essential Survival Show: Victoria GazeleyMay 27, 2014:  In today’s episode of the Essential Survival Radio Show, Julie talks with her friend and colleague Victoria Gazeley of ModernHomesteading.ca.  Victoria shares what’s going on at her homestead in Canada, tips on raising chickens.  Julie and Victoria discuss natural health and using natural remedies, including essential oils, with animals.
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Lil’ Suburban Homestead: Chicken Mama Ramblings

May 15, 2014 by

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Karen Lynn discusses her Chickens today on the show  April 24, 2014:   Join Karen Lynn for her show this week as she shares some of her “Chicken Mama”      ramblings discussing innovative and frugal ways to build chicken coops, her favorite breeds, and a  Chicken Mama story or two.

 She will also share some of her favorite resources and magazines for learning more about raising  chickens, a little about the “From The Farm” Blog Hop  and one of her new favorite bands “The Carolina  Chocolate Drops” click here to listen to them on YouTube!

 

Show Resources:

It’s A Chicken Yurt

Think Your Chickens Are Safe Think Again?

The Gals Won’t Want To Fly This Coop & It Only Cost $60

Dog House Upcycle To A Chicken A.K.A. “Chick” House

Questions or have an idea for a show?  Contact Karen Lynn at [email protected]

 

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Lil’ Suburban Homestead: Get acquainted with Karen Lynn

April 3, 2014 by

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LSH1-1-Graphic copyApril 3, 2014: Join Karen Lynn for her Premiere Show that will air every Thursday.  Today she will be sharing about how her family started on their own personal journey of homesteading and entered into a world filled with gardening, the building of their greenhouse,  beekeeping, and even making better decisions about nutrition.

In this episode Karen Lynn introduces her and her family to you, shares some of her personal stories of the pain of coping with illness, the excitement of the honey harvest, her love of herbs, and their initial struggles of gardening in a coastal sandy environment.

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Lil’ Suburban Homestead with KarenLynn

March 31, 2014 by

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Join Karen Lynn of  Lil” Suburban Homestead in the studio every Thursday and you will be sure to hear about her latest suburban homesteading adventures filled  with Do It Yourself, Beekeeping, Chicken Mama Ramblings, Prepared Pantry, and Gardening topics  just to name  a few.

Karen Lynn has been a blogger for Frugal Families.com as well as  featured  by From  Scratch Magazine , a Co-Host at the From The Farm Blog Hop, and a Homestead  Bloggers  Network Contributor  .

Her motto is…”If you have a home you’re a  homesteader!”

You can contact Karen Lynn via email here or follow her at her blog Lil’ Suburban Homestead or by clicking on any of her Social Media Buttons Below:

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