Looking for healthy and refreshing summer drinks that aren’t soda? In this podcast, we’re sharing our favorite homemade beverages to help you stay cool and hydrated on hot summer days. From sparkling lemon spritzers and fruity mocktails to herbal iced teas, iced coffee, and smoothies. You’ll find plenty of delicious options made with real ingredients right from your kitchen or garden.

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

• Easy soda alternatives you can make at home

• Seasonal fruit mocktails like watermelon basil & rhubarb lemonade

• How to use herbs for refreshing iced teas and infused waters

• My go-to protein shake and iced coffee recipe

• Simple tricks like herbed ice cubes & chia pudding for cool summer treats

Say goodbye to sugary sodas and hello to nourishing drinks that actually hydrate and satisfy!

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In this special episode, I sat down with my dear friend Carolyn Thomas from Homesteading Family, right in her Idaho home! We’re pulling back the curtain on what life looks like on a mature homestead.

After over two decades each of growing food, raising animals, and running busy households, we’re sharing what we’ve let go of, what we’re leaning into, and how we’re building homesteads that truly work for our families and seasons of life. From letting go of burnout and fussy crops to rethinking dairy animals, planning for grown kids, and producing more animal feed right on the land. This is a real, refreshing conversation you won’t want to miss.

For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/477

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This episode is near and dear to my heart. With one child officially out of the house and my daughter quickly approaching adulthood, I've found myself feeling all the feelings this summer: nostalgic, grateful, and more intentional than ever. I gathered a few dear homesteading friends for a heartfelt kitchen roundtable where we shared our favorite summer memories, the simple things that stuck with us from childhood, and how we're creating meaningful traditions with our families today.

We’re talking bonfires, camping, blackberry picking, and yes, even escape rooms and game nights! You'll hear how summer rhythms have shifted for each of us over the years, what’s working in this season, and why it’s okay to buy the hot dog buns and use paper plates if it means more time connecting with your people.

If you're longing for a slower, richer summer full of real connection, this episode is for you. Let's make the most of the season we’re in, together.

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