Episode 20 | What modern appliances can you forgo to live a more traditional life?

We seek to live a traditional life in a modern world, which can make it VERY difficult. Many seek to hold onto appliances and items because it brings them convenience, and that is okay. However, if you had to downsize your home or live off grid, would you really be okay with letting these items go?  This episode stemmed from an Instagram post about not owning a dishwasher. I quickly discovered there were three type of people when it comes to getting dishes cleaned: the handwasher who loves the task and finds it therapeutic  the individual who doesn't have time to hand wash due to large family or busy schedules the individuals who feel the only way to properly wash and sanitize dishes is with the use of a dishwasher I began thinking, what other modern appliances would others have a hard time getting rid of? In today's episode I talk about 5 modern appliances which may prove difficult for many to let go of. This simple homesteading life in a modern world has a different take for each person.  Also, here are the links which I talked about in this podcast: convention oven/air fryer my book, The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest Make sure to come back for the second part of this episode!