EPISODE · Oct 17, 2024 · 26 MIN
Stuff You Should Know
from Sustainable Minimalists · host Cloud10
These days, dry cleaners press shirts, industrialized farms grow monocrops, and factories churn out single-use varieties of (nearly) everything. And when a possession looks a little worn or a little torn? Many Americans trash it and buy new without a second thought.Life can be simpler, more affordable, and downright sweeter when you do things yourself and maintain what you already own. On today's show: Calling on the timeless wisdom of our great grandparents to re-learn specific, self-sufficient skills for the long haul. Here's a preview of the skills we are re-learning today:[5:30] How to season your cast iron skillet[9:30] How to buy local food every week[21:00] How to best care for your leather footwear Resources mentioned: Episode #468: Cooking With Cast Iron Episode #494: Streamlining Non-Negotiables localharvest.org This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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These days, dry cleaners press shirts, industrialized farms grow monocrops, and factories churn out single-use varieties of (nearly) everything. And when a possession looks a little worn or a little torn? Many Americans trash it and buy new without a second thought. Life can be simpler, more affordable, and downright sweeter when you do things yourself and maintain what you already own. On today's show: Calling on the timeless wisdom of our great grandparents to re-learn specific, self-sufficient skills for the long haul. Here's a preview of the skills we are re-learning today: [5:30] How to season your cast iron skillet [9:30] How to buy local food every week [21:00] How to best care for your leather footwear Resources mentioned: Episode #468: Cooking With Cast Iron Episode #494: Streamlining Non-Negotiables localharvest.org This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists
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