Episodes

  • EP // 27 My simple batch canning system & my Aunt Ellen's spaghetti sauce recipe.

    EP // 27 My simple batch canning system & my Aunt Ellen's spaghetti sauce recipe.
    Sep 16 2024

    Are you ready to start canning? I hope you are reaping a harvest if you planted a garden this year! If you didn’t plant a garden this year or didn’t get the amount of produce you would have liked, no worries! You can supplement from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and friends! In this episode, I want to share how I batch can. It will make it a lot easier to can a variety of delicious foods that you and your family can enjoy all year long!

    There’s nothing better than cracking open a can of stewed tomatoes in February or grabbing a can of garden veggie soup on a cold day. Just be sure to dip some warm bread in it. That’s the only thing that could make it better.

    I hope you enjoy the show. Happy canning!!

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    11 mins
  • EP // 26 Simplify back to school with my simple snack drawer system.

    EP // 26 Simplify back to school with my simple snack drawer system.
    Sep 9 2024

    Hey friends!

    School is back in session. Maybe you’re homeschooling, or your kiddos go to a traditional school like mine. No matter what your schooling looks like, we all have one thing in common.

    Can you guess what that is?

    They are hungry, and they want a snack! Right?!?

    In this episode, I share my snack drawer system and a few snack ideas with you—tried and true, of course. This system will make it easier for you because it’s all prepared in advance, and your kiddos can choose what they want. You still make the rules, you get to pick what goes in the drawer. We all win! Enjoy the show!

    Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on, ask a question, or offer advice. We would LOVE that! 👇👇👇

    Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day.

    Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead 📷 I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send me an email @ Alicia@theroseshomestead.com
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    11 mins
  • EP // 25 Steal my simple meal plan that will save you from the dreaded question, "What's for dinner?"

    EP // 25 Steal my simple meal plan that will save you from the dreaded question, "What's for dinner?"
    Sep 2 2024
    Does the question..." What's for dinner?" Make you feel a sense of dread, overwhelm, or mom guilt? 🙃🫠😕 Do you feel discouraged because you have a fridge full of food but are too exhausted from your day or can't make one more decision? (Decision fatigue is real friends!) Well, if you answered YES to any of these questions, this episode is for you! Enjoy the show! 🙌

    Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on, ask a question, or offer advice. We would LOVE that! 👇👇👇

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    Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead 📷 I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send me an email @ Alicia@theroseshomestead.com
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    18 mins
  • EP // 24 Quarterly Decluttering to keep your home running smoothly.

    EP // 24 Quarterly Decluttering to keep your home running smoothly.
    Aug 26 2024
    Hey friends! Someone asked me how I got my daily cleaning done in 20 minutes a day. The answer is..I put in a lot of work on the back end to get to this point. I decluttered with reckless abandon . I was ruthless. And guess what? I don't even remember what I got rid of!So that means I really didn't need it. Other than a box of random wires that my husband wanted me to keep and I talked him into tossing it, then one day he needed something from that box and it was gone . But other than that I would say it's a win!I also streamlined my cleaning products and put them in a cute little cleaning caddy, when it's go time I don't even have to think about it. I just look at my list and grab the caddy. In no time I'm done! VOILA Cleaning and decluttering is not the same thing. I used to think cleaning was getting rid of all of the random junk lying around then and then cleaning afterward. These are two different things. Doing them out of order can be overwhelming and take WAY too much time! I don't know about you, but I would rather be outside, at Target or sipping a hot cup of coffee while snuggled up in my slippers.I created a quarterly decluttering schedule, and I can stay on top of the clutter monster with ease! And so can you!! Each January, April, July and October I go through my decluttering checklist. What is my checklist you're wondering? Here it is!1.Kid's rooms-basically everything inside lol They can be like little squirrels stashing away nuts for winter. I go through drawers, and closets, changing out seasonal items when needed, and tossing clothes that are too worn to wear anymore. Donating clothing that no longer fits them. I look under the bed for random items that were lost or stuffed underneath in a hurried bedroom cleaning so they can outside or get back to what they really wanted to do.2. All closets, which for us are our closet and the coat closet. 3. Garage 4. Van- my mom van can hold a plethora of random items, and they can accumulate quickly, even when I try to stay on top of it! 5. Nightstands 6.Bathroom cabinets 7.Seasonal Items/household items 8.Kitchen Drawers 9.Pantry10. papers-Trash, shred or file.Remember Rome was not built in a day, or in this case unbuilt lol so take it slow and don't get overwhelmed! If you are ready to create a peaceful home that runs smoothly and destress your life, I have some resources for you.Check out the podcast episodes below EP // 22 Create your own daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-22-create-your-own-daily-weekly-and-monthly/id1737426965?i=1000665045552 EP // 23 Simplify your cleaning caddy with DIY non-toxic cleaners for your whole house. The Roses Homestead| Homesteading, Gardening, cooking from scratch, sustainable living, food preservation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-23-simplify-your-cleaning-caddy-with-diy-non-toxic/id1737426965?i=1000665870765

    Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on, ask a question, or offer advice. We would LOVE that! 👇👇👇

    Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day.

    Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead 📷 I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send me an email @ Alicia@theroseshomestead.com
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    22 mins
  • EP // 23 Simplify your cleaning caddy with DIY non-toxic cleaners for your whole house.

    EP // 23 Simplify your cleaning caddy with DIY non-toxic cleaners for your whole house.
    Aug 19 2024
    Hey friends! Do you want to simplify your cleaning caddy? Do you want to make simple and effective non-toxic cleaners? Well, this episode is for you! With this simple list of ingredients, you can make every cleaning recipe I mentioned today, plus you can use these items for tons of other cleaning tasks. List of supplies Baking soda white vinegar salt 3, or more essential oils (my faves are) lavender, tea tree & grapefruit Casteel soap (I recommend unscented) fresh lemons olive oil 3-glass spray bottles 1 mason jar Check out this episode to create your own DIY and non-toxic cleaning caddy, save money, save time, and make cleaning enjoyable and effective.

    Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on, ask a question, or offer advice. We would LOVE that! 👇👇👇

    Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day.

    Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead 📷 I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send me an email @ Alicia@theroseshomestead.com
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    20 mins
  • EP // 22 Create your own daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule.

    EP // 22 Create your own daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule.
    Aug 12 2024
    Do you ever feel like you spend WAY too much time cleaning? If you raised your hand, then I have a treat for you! I share my daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule in today's episode. Then, I show you how to create your very own daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule tailored to fit your life. Who's ready to simplify their life, enjoy a clean home while only spending 20 minutes a day cleaning, and spend more time doing things that bring you joy!

    Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on, ask a question, or offer advice. We would LOVE that! 👇👇👇

    Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day.

    Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead 📷 I would love to hear from you! Feel free to send me an email @ Alicia@theroseshomestead.com
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    24 mins
  • EP // 21 A simple step-by-step guide to raising baby chicks 🐥

    EP // 21 A simple step-by-step guide to raising baby chicks 🐥
    Aug 5 2024
    Hey friends! Put this episode in your back pocket in case you get chicken fever next spring 😉🐥 In this episode, I share my step-by-step plan for preparing for and raising baby chicks. Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day I would love to hear from you, feel free to send me an email @ Alicia@theroseshomestead.com
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    17 mins
  • EP // 20 Life update, we have baby chicks! 🐥🐤🐣

    EP // 20 Life update, we have baby chicks! 🐥🐤🐣
    Jul 29 2024
    Hey Friends! Are you ready for a life update? I turned 39, and it was the best birthday ever! Dinner with family, time with friends, and picking out my very own baby chicks! We are converting the sweetest playhouse into a chicken coop, and I am redecorating our house. I am craving all things cozy, and it's been so fun! Searching for vintage paintings, I even scored a gorgeous maple wood hutch to store my canning jars, that will soon be filled with food for the winter. The boys are starting football today, it makes me feel like summer is over, but it's not! we will squeeze out every last drop of summer. Enjoy the show! 🐥 Also, come and hang out with me on Instagram @theroseshomestead Be sure to join us in the Facebook group, introduce yourself, and show us something you're working on. We LOVE that! 👇👇👇 The Modern-day Homemaker| Private community for modern-day I would love to hear from you, feel free to send me an email @ Alicia@theroseshomestead.com
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    17 mins