Old-fashioned wisdom is really important to us as parents, and it has always served us very well. So it's no surprise that we draw on this wisdom for our family's top ten parenting principles as well. For more information, be sure to visit the blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/top-10-parenting-principles/ - American Blossom Linens: This podcast is sponsored by American Blossom Linens. We've been using their sheets and towels for multiple years now and will never go back! For our Homesteading Family viewers, they're offering 20% off your order. Use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY" at checkout: https://homesteadingfamily.com/s-american-blossom-linens Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:50 - Chit Chat 4:31 - American Blossom Linens 5:30 - Beeswax Wraps 6:45 - Calculating Firewood 10:08 - Main Topic 11:42 - #1 14:17 - #2 16:14 - #3 19:36 - #4 23:05 - #5 24:50 - #6 29:24 - #7 30:18 - #8 31:11 - #9 32:21 - #10 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MORE ABOUT US! WELCOME! We're so glad you're here! We are Josh and Carolyn Thomas. Together with our nine children, we are The Homesteading Family where we’re living a self-sustainable life in beautiful North Idaho. Let us welcome you and show you a bit about us here: http://bit.ly/HFWelcomeVideo Grow, Preserve & Thrive with us! Visit us on our blog: https://www.homesteadingfamily.com Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homesteadingfamily Instagram: https://instagram.com/homesteadingfamily Rumble: https://rumble.com/HomesteadingFamily A few highlights you don't want to miss are our FREEBIES!! Healthy Healing at Home – Learn how to confidently use herbal medicine in your home with this FREE 4 video workshop: https://homesteadingfamily.com/HHHyt Your Best Loaf – A Free 4 video workshop teaching you how to make great bread at home, every time, regardless of the recipe you are using: https://homesteadingfamily.com/free-bread-workshop Meals on Your Shelf – Can along with me!  Learn to can and put jars of a delicious meal on your pantry shelf with this FREE video series: https://homesteadingfamily.com/MOYS-free-workshop FREE PDF DOWNLOADS: - 5 Steps to a More Self-Sufficient Life - Simple steps anyone can take wherever they are to start a more self-sufficient lifestyle. https://homesteadingfamily.com/5StepsYT - Thrive Wellness Checklist - A simple guide for healthy living: https://homesteadingfamily.com/TWC_YT - Carolyn’s Cottage Garden herb list - Carolyn’s favorite herbs for growing at home. https://homesteadingfamily.com/CGHL_YT - Your FREE Guide to Preserving Eggs - Grab your guide to preserving eggs wi Homestead Kitchen Membership enrollment is now open! Just in time for an Herbal Oil & Salves challenge. Spend six weeks stocking your herbal medicine cabinet. This only happens a few times a year, now is your chance to get access to our classes, guided Challenges, AND special Homesteading Family events. Learn more!