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In this episode, you’ll hear about:

The highlights of the East Tennessee Homestead Alliance Festival

Skills demonstrated: soap making, yogurt making, candle making, lockpicking, tomahawk throwing, animal processing, and more

Family-run businesses selling soap, skincare, honey, teas, and handmade products

Why these events are valuable for inspiration, community, and learning new skills

Wendi’s classes on food preservation (including dry pack canning) and building a waste-free pantry through meal planning

Encouragement to start small and use resources like the Joyfully Prepared Library to keep growing your skills

Links to vendors and sponsors mentioned, including Azure Standard, goat milk products, and Garden Grown Beauty

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Joyfully Prepared Library

Azure Standard

Garden Grown Beauty (regenerative skincare)

Appalachian Wiggle Butts - Goats Milk Lotions and Soaps