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Lessons Learned from Our 2025 Holiday Season: Welcome to 2026!
In this 256th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, your host Tommy Cakes is kicking off the New Year about Lessons Learned from Our 2025 Holiday Season including his birthday, the holidays, the backyard bird sanctuary project and what’s on tap for the coming year.
The No-Spend Challenge: Can You Survive 28 Days?
In this 247th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Tom and Adam discuss origins, tips and guidelines for the February No-Spend Challenge (or Frugal February Challenge) on Small Scale Life. Can you survive the No-Spend Challenge for 28 days?
2024 Wins, Losses and Lessons Learned
In this 242nd Episode, Adam and Tom discuss the 2024 Wins, Losses and Lessons Learned. We also discuss what Tom has been cooking up for 2025. He certainly has gone to the birds in this episode!
Getting Ready for 2025; Setting the Stage for Success
Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas, friends! Glad Jul! Happy Winter Solstice! In this 241st Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Adam and I are going to be discussing how we are getting ready for 2025 and setting the stage for success (goals and mindset).
Highlights of the 2024 Acres USA Eco-Ag Conference
In this 239th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Adam and I discuss attending small town tree lighting ceremonies and building new barrel garden planters. We also discuss the 2024 Acres USA Eco-Ag Conference including new trends in Regenerative Agriculture and...
How to Cook a Turkey for Thanksgiving – Updated Guide
Don’t let turkey stress hold you back any longer! Follow our step-by-step guide to cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving and no longer fear the bird!




