Simple Farmhouse Life

I love sharing about what I am doing in my home as a homemaker – the meals I’m cooking, the decor I’m bringing in, the systems I’m maintaining – but this episode goes even deeper into homemaking.  I am chatting with my friend and fellow blogger Andrea about the heart behind our homemaking pursuits.  As wives and mothers who have been learning and loving homemaking for well over a decade, we want to encourage you to see the beauty and creativity and opportunities that are available to you as a homemaker.  May this episode empower you to reject negative depictions of homemaking and to fully embrace the powerful calling of caring for your home and family.

In this episode, we cover:

• Andrea’s journey into creating a home decor blog and where she is headed now

• All about the incredible resource Andrea has created to mentor homemakers

• Exploring the creativity available to us as homemakers

• Keeping inspiration and beauty in your home during bleak winter months

• The challenge of comparison and discontentment in our connected world

• Acknowledging the uncomfortable truth about time management

• Breaking out of overwhelm and growing your homemaking skills little by little

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT ANDREA

Andrea Francavilla married her high school sweetheart and moved back to her hometown where she purchased the home that she used to clean as a high school senior. Ten years and four boys later, Andrea and her husband Mike have worked hard to restore their 1930’s cottage on a very small budget. Andrea started her blog in 2017 to inspire and encourage others with the idea that any house can be a beautiful home, no matter the size or budget. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Andrea’s The Heart of Homemaking course

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We have talked quite a bit on this podcast about minimalism and living clutter-free.  Even as someone who has been practicing the principles of minimalism for many years, I find that I have to constantly be aware of what is coming into our home so that it does not become overwhelming.  Robyn and I chat in this episode about developing a decluttering habit in the new year.  Rather than viewing decluttering as a giant one-time task we have to tackle, we should aim to make it part of our everyday mindset.  We live in a time and place when it is easier than ever to acquire items, so we have to be intentional about minimizing in order to experience peace in our homes.

In this episode, we cover:

• The surprising role your age may play in your relationship to clutter

• Addressing the emotional component of decluttering sentimental items

• What minimalism can look like in a kids’ room

• Moving past the feeling of overwhelm to get started decluttering

• Tips for making decluttering a part of your everyday habits

• How storage spaces contribute to the problem of overwhelm

• Dealing with guilt when decluttering

• Addressing some of the common psychological obstacles around decluttering

• Choosing to make our homes reflect our current season of life 

• Finding the right balance of minimalism for your personality and your needs

• The one thing you can do today to start a decluttering habit

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT ROBYN

Robyn Buchanan is a mom, wife, nurse and youtube creator. She started her minimalism journey because she was overwhelmed coming home to a cluttered house after working in a chaotic emergency department.

Since decluttering, she not only uncovered her floors and surfaces, but also the deeper meanings behind our clutter, how clutter impacts our focus, why it’s so hard to declutter, and how life is freer without our stuff weighing us down.

Robyn lives on Vancouver Island in BC with her 3 teen boys and husband, 4 out of 5 of them have ADHD, including Robyn & her husband. She loves hiking, gardening and cooking along with Jane Austen, Monty Python and Harry Potter movies.

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Cooking every meal from scratch can seem like a complicated and time-consuming endeavor if it is not part of your normal routine.  In this episode, Cami and I aim to change your mindset around cooking from scratch and show you how truly simple and fast it can be.  We start out by giving you ideas of meals you can throw together in a pinch without sacrificing quality.  Then we dive into meals that take a little planning ahead, but don’t require you to spend all day in the kitchen.  If you have a goal of cooking from scratch more this year, we hope this episode encourages you with how simple it can be and how valuable it is to your family.

In this episode, we cover:

• What ingredients to keep stocked in your kitchen so you can always throw together a quick meal

• Meals you can pull together at the last minute if you haven’t planned ahead

• The few staple appliances that make it easy to whip up last minute meals

• Some simple meal ideas that require a little planning ahead but are not complicated

• How cooking meals from scratch is actually simpler than you may think

• Shifting our mindset around cooking from scratch and why it is valuable

• Leaning into the creativity of cooking from scratch

• Practical strategies for cooking meals from scratch when you have little ones underfoot

• How to approach meal times with picky eaters

• Cooking healthy meals from scratch on a very tight budget

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT CAMI

Cami is the creator of the blog and YouTube channel TIDBITS & Company.  She loves sharing inspiration for the keeper of the home.  You can also tune into her Keeper of the Home Podcast, hosted on any of your favorite podcast platforms and as a video podcast on her TIDBITS & Company YouTube channel.  Shop all her products, keeper of the home classes and more at tidbitsandco.com.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Watch Cami’s video on healthy and fast dinner ideas + read the blog post 

Keeper of the Home Podcast

Shop Cami’s products and classes

Check out Lisa’s sourdough course Simple Sourdough

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Cami Graham of TIDBITS & Company | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Pinterest | Facebook | TikTok

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We all want to be free from financial stress, but what practical steps can we take to get there?  Does the secret to financial freedom lie in sticking to a budget?  Paying off debt?  Making more money?  In this episode, Jen and Jill share their unique and powerful insights about frugality and financial freedom.  We explore the idea of spending better rather than just spending less.  Jen and Jill share the importance of examining your mindset and habits around money before making changes.  If one of your goals for the new year is to gain more control over your finances, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• How the principles of frugality and stewardship extend beyond money

• Learning to critically evaluate what you bring into your home based on your capacity

• Making a distinction between being cheap and being frugal

• How to take steps from a consumerist mindset to a frugal mindset

• Identifying your priorities and letting go of what doesn’t matter to you

• Where should you start if you want to reform your spending habits?

• The surprising benefits of seeking creative solutions that don’t require spending

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RESOURCES

Frugal Friends Podcast

Join the Friendletter, Jen & Jill’s  newsletter that highlights the week’s freebies, saving tips, and life hacks to help you save more and spend better

The No-Spend Challenge Guide: How to Stop Spending Money Impulsively, Pay off Debt Fast, & Make Your Finances Fit Your Dreams by Jen Smith

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Jen & Jill of Frugal Friends Podcast | Website | Instagram | YouTube

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You can accomplish a lot more on a small homestead than you think!  I have had many guests on the podcast testify to this fact with the incredible ways they use their homesteads to produce surprising amounts of food.  In this episode, Michelle is sharing how she and her family produce approximately 75% of their food from their five and a half acre homestead.  She walks us through how to choose what crops you will produce and how to preserve them all while avoiding feelings of overwhelm and burnout.  Join us for this practical conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

• Swaps you can make when you are trying to minimize shopping at the grocery store

• Changing your strategy from year to year as you grow your family’s food

• Deciding what your staple crops will be in your climate

• Finding the best method of preservation for your produce

• Creating a meal plan that fits with what you grow and preserve

• A simple approach to garden planning for a year’s worth of food

• What to grow in a raised bed and what to grow in the ground

• Practical strategies for avoiding or recovering from burnout

• Minimizing your stressors by simplifying your home

• The power of involving your kids in the garden and homestead projects

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ABOUT MICHELLE

Michelle is a homesteader, avid gardener, content creator, and homeschooling mom of 4.  She and her husband, Codi, grow and raise a large percentage of the food they eat on their 5 ½ acre homestead in Ohio. Michelle and Codi have a passion for educating people on how to be efficient and avoid stress and burnout on the homestead. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Strategies to Grow an Entire Year’s Worth of Food on a Small Homestead

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I hear from many of you who are dreaming of life on a homestead, but you are currently living in the suburbs.  While it can be discouraging to search and wait for that dream property, there is so much you can do in the backyard of your neighborhood lot.  Join me in listening to Katie’s story about making the most of where you are.  Katie now helps other homestead dreamers begin their homesteading endeavors no matter how small their property.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Katie began homesteading using only her balcony

• Why beekeeping should be the gateway venture for homesteaders

• Getting started raising meat rabbits in your backyard

• A cost breakdown for raising meat rabbits

• An argument for being involved in the raising and processing of the meat you consume

• What benefit is there to keeping bees on your homestead?

• Issues to watch out for in your bee hives

• Navigating hive swarming and splitting

• How much honey do beehives produce?

• Is beekeeping safe?  How often do you get stung?

• How to get plugged in to your local beekeeping community and find a mentor

• All about the helpful resource Katie has created to help you get started with beekeeping

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Beekeeping

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One of my favorite topics to dive into is sourdough, and Ash is the perfect person to join me for today’s conversation!  Ash creates the most beautiful sourdough baked goods, and she teaches others to do the same.  We are chatting about the recipes we love baking around the holidays, our best tips for gifting baked goods, the ins and outs of working with different types of dough, recovering sourdough fails, and more.  Join us for this conversation as you get ready to jump into holiday baking this season!

In this episode, we cover:

• All about Ash’s farm and sourdough journey

• A few favorite sourdough recipes for the holidays

• How the fermentation process keeps food from spoiling

• Reviving a sourdough starter that has been neglected

• Ideas for gifting baked goods

• Tips for mastering brioche dough and how to use it

• The versatility and technique of making pastry dough

• Navigating the challenges of fermented cookies

• Strategies for long-fermenting without overproofing

• Bringing back dough that has been overproofed

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to episode 146 with Ash Turner

Ash’s chocolate sourdough recipe

Ash’s cinnamon wreath recipe

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As online business owners and mothers of large homeschooling families, Leslie and I discovered that we have so much in common!  You all submitted so many great questions for this episode, and we felt like we could have continued chatting forever.  We dive into some practicals of how we run our online businesses while working together with our husbands.  We talk about both the challenging and beautiful realities of having a large age span of children in the home.  Ultimately, we hope this conversation encourages you to pursue peace in your motherhood.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Leslie helps women along their entrepreneurial journeys toward financial sovereignty

• All about Leslie’s unique vintage oven that stays on 24/7

• How Leslie and her husband share the load as a full-time work-from-home family

• Navigating a large age span as families with many children

• Choosing peace as a mom

• Family discipleship and spending quality time together

• Newborn sleep approaches

• Managing stress and quality time in a large family

• Choosing your priorities as a mother and moving forward in confidence

• Navigating smart phones in your family

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Peace on Purpose Podcast with Leslie Burris

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If the thought of transforming your home into a cozy, magical Christmas wonderland seems overwhelming, this episode is for you!  Sarah is a professional interior designer, but she is sharing tons of tips and inspiration for average homemakers to create a classic, festive, elegant atmosphere in their homes this season.  Whether you are just getting started building up your Christmas decor stash or you are feeling the need to pare it down, my conversation with Sarah will help you feel inspired to create a beautiful, comfortable, cozy space that is perfect for your family this year.

In this episode, we cover:

• When we start decorating our homes for Christmas and why

• Creative ways to dress up an inexpensive garland

• Tips for taking your tree lighting and decor to the next level

• How the average person can achieve a designer look in their Christmas decor

• Some of the most common mistakes home decorators make

• Where to start if you feel overwhelmed by Christmas decorating

• Tricks for storing and organizing Christmas decorations

• Choosing where to focus your decorating energy when you can’t do everything

• Enjoying Christmas decor with small children in the home

• How to create a cozy Christmas feeling without bringing in clutter

• Finding a balance of work and rest over the holidays

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Check out Sarah’s previous episode on my podcast!

Sarah’s 2023 Christmas porch reveal

Linen stockings from my friend Cami’s shop

Attend Sarah’s Bespoke Design Retreat

Join Sarah’s Behind the Scenes design group 

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With the rising costs of food over the last few years, people are looking for ways to save now more than ever.  Christine helps moms wisely use their household budgets through her YouTube channel and podcast, and she is with us today to share some of her top tips for maximizing your savings when it comes to sourcing groceries.  She tells us what money pitfalls to avoid and her biggest tip for keeping food costs low.  This is an episode that everyone can gain some practical tips from, so join us! 

In this episode, we cover:

• How your upbringing can impact your money mindset and habits

• Navigating grocery budgets with rising food prices everywhere

• What foods to avoid purchasing if you are trying to cut your grocery budget

• Evaluating food costs based on the nutrients provided

• What is one of your non-frugal splurges?

• Allowing your priorities to dictate your spending habits

• Considering how your location impacts the cost of food

• The power of cooking from scratch when trying to save on groceries

• Comparing the cost of sourcing groceries from online ordering, delivery services, in-store shopping, etc.

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Christine Ashby of Frugal Fit Mom | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook 

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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As the days get shorter and cooler, I think we all begin to crave a greater sense of coziness in our homes.  Liz Marie Galvan, the “Queen of Cozy”, is chatting with me today about the concepts behind her newest book Create Your Own Cozy.  We talk about how cozy looks different for everyone according to their unique preferences and the features of their home.  Liz tackles the million dollar question: how can I achieve a cozy feeling in my home without making it feel cluttered?  If you are longing for more of that cozy feeling in your home, you don’t want to miss this conversation. 

In this episode, we cover:

• The tool Liz has created to help you define and create cozy in your own home

• Defining what cozy means to you and celebrating your unique home priorities

• How Liz is going against convention and making her home her own

• Tips for enjoying the slow process of collecting the right pieces for your home

• Moving forward after decor mistakes and embracing your style as it changes

• Making your home feel cozy without making it feel cluttered

• Avoiding comparison of our homes in an internet world

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Create Your Own Cozy by Liz Marie Galvan

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I talk often on this podcast about the beauty of homemaking, but there are certainly times when we can fall into a slump as homemakers.  I’m joined by two Mennonite homemakers in this episode, Megan and Jayna, to discuss what we love about homemaking, what is challenging, and how we navigate the difficult seasons of this worthy calling.  If you could use fresh ideas and inspiration to continue creating beauty and comfort in your home, join us for this conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

• How being raised Mennonite has given Megan and Jayna a unique perspective on homemaking

• Making it through the mundane and challenging parts of homemaking and motherhood

• Troubleshooting pain points in your routine and implementing systems to solve these issues

• Strategies to get yourself out of a homemaking funk

• Ideas for structuring and scheduling your days as a mother

• Adding variety to your day without derailing your routine

• Knowing when it’s time to stop getting advice from others and get started in a way that works for you

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Honey I’m Homemaker YouTube channel

First 24 episodes of Honey I’m Homemaker on Megan’s YouTube channel

Honey I’m Homemaker on Instagram

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Jayna Burkholder | Website | Instagram

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Many of us have heard that freshly milled flour is healthier for us, but we have questions about incorporating it into our kitchens and diets.  Kristin has been baking with freshly milled whole grains for over a decade, and she now shares techniques and recipes with other bakers who want to make the switch to freshly milled flour.  We talk about the history of grain milling and how all-purpose flour came to be so popular.  Kristin shares why freshly milled whole grains are so much more nutrient dense than white flours, and she demystifies the process of incorporating them into your everyday baking.  Join us as we answer your questions about why and how to switch to freshly milled flour.

In this episode, we cover:

• A historical overview of the process of milling grains and how we got to where we are today

• Is it possible to get light, fluffy bread while using freshly milled whole grains?

• Answering your questions about grain mills and all-purpose to whole wheat conversions

• How different types of flours perform in various recipes

• Sourcing and storing whole grains

• Creating all-purpose flour from whole grains

• Are whole grains healthy and easily digested?

• Where to get started if you want to bake with freshly milled wheat

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RESOURCES

Kristin's free resource list for milling grains and baking bread at home

Enroll in Kristin’s Freshly Milled Bread course using the code FARMHOUSE

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Distractions are nothing new, but the sheer amount of distractions available to us in our modern world is overwhelming.  It is impossible to talk about distraction without acknowledging the impact of technology on our lives, but Katie pulls back the curtain on technology to explore what is really behind our attraction to it.  What is the root cause of distraction and how can we overcome it?  If you desire to live a purposeful life without succumbing to the onslaught of distractions coming your way, join us for this powerful conversation.

In this episode, we cover:

• Uncovering the root cause of distraction

• Choosing intentionality in how we rest

• How our interactions with technology impact our children

• The importance of knowing and remembering what you believe

• The power of creating meaningful moments for our kids to remember

• A mindset shift for when we fall short of our goals with technology

• Embracing the current season instead of always waiting for the next one

• Identifying what to prioritize and what to let go from season to season

• Setting yourself up for success to avoid the allure of screen time

• Finding the balance of learning new things online without spending too much time behind a screen

• Allowing family and friends to help us with our technology boundaries

• Prioritizing time with God amidst an endless list of responsibilities

• Being realistic with ourselves about how much time we have

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ABOUT KATIE

Katie Westenberg is first a follower of Christ, a wife, and a mom growing faithfully alongside her four homeschooled children. She believes boldly in the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. As an author and speaker, she teaches women to grow a robust theology of who God is, become students of Scripture, and learn to live that truth out with courage. She serves a thriving community of women at katiewestenberg.com and makes her home in the lovely Pacific Northwest.

RESOURCES

But Then She Remembered by Katie Westenberg

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With the colder months quickly approaching, many parents want to start preparing their families to fight off illness.  Today’s guests are sharing with us all about how elderberry has transformed their family and how you can benefit from it too.  Starla and Brad answer some of the most frequently asked questions about elderberry: how it impacts the body, when to take it, growing it yourself.  If you want to get a head start on boosting your family’s immune system this year, join us for this episode and check out what Starla and Brad have to offer!

In this episode, we cover:

• How elderberry has impacted Starla & Brad’s family

• Discussing the history of elderberry and where to find it

• Growing and harvesting your own elderberry

• What makes Abby’s Elderberry a trusted, high-quality product

• When and how often should you take elderberry?

• How does elderberry boost the immune system?

• Tips for incorporating elderberry into your family’s routine

• A variety of ways to consume elderberry

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ABOUT STARLA & BRAD

Brad & Starla Walker have 8 kids and live on their 15 acre homestead in Southern Indiana, just outside of Louisville, KY. There they garden, raise livestock, homeschool their children, and operate their family business, Abby’s Elderberry. They have personally experienced the benefits of elderberry for years and jumped at the opportunity to take ownership of Abby’s in late 2022. Since that time, they have shipped their products to 42 states and have about 20 retail locations to date. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

The Elderberry Book by John Moody

Fruitful Family Podcast by Starla & Brad Walker: YouTube, Apple Podcasts

​Enjoy a sitewide discount of 15% with promo code FARMHOUSE at AbbysElderberry.com (elderberry syrups, teas, tinctures, organic berries, DIY syrup kits).

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Today’s guest is passionate about equipping moms to be prepared for whatever life throws at them.  In our conversation, we dove into the subjects of two of Karen’s books: preparing your home with long-term food storage and preparing your vehicle with everything you need on the go.  Karen breaks down how anyone can get started building their long-term food storage supply without blowing the budget.  She also goes through some items to keep stocked in your vehicle so you are prepared for any situation that may arise on the go.  There are some brilliant things on her list that you may not have thought of!  If you want to feel more prepared to take care of your family whether at home or on the run, lend an ear to Karen’s sage advice!

In this episode, we cover:

• How couponing got Karen started on her preparedness endeavor

• The preparedness grocery shopping strategy that will save you time and money

• Practical resources to help you map out your food preparedness plan

• Thinking through which staples to stock up on for long-term food storage

• What you might not think about when preparing your vehicle for everyday emergencies

• Organizing your on-the-go items in your vehicle

• Snack options to keep in your car ranging from pre-packaged to from-scratch

• How to stock your diaper bag to be prepared for anything

• Making sure you are rotating through your stocked pantry before items expire

• Planning your shopping trips so that you are always replenishing your stockpile

• Where to start with long-term food storage if you don’t have anything stored yet

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

A Year Without the Grocery Store by Karen Morris

A Year Without the Grocery Store Companion Workbook by Karen Morris

Mom on the Run by Karen Morris

Spiral-bound 2024 Prepper Planner

Paperback 2024 Prepper Planner

Video tutorial: Properly Storing Food in 5 Gallon Buckets

CONNECT

Karen Morris | Website | YouTube | Instagram |  AYPM Instagram | Facebook | Twitter 

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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It was so fun to sit down and chat with Francesca about many of the things we share in common.  We dive into what it looks like to balance the many responsibilities of a working, homeschooling, homesteading mother of many. Francesca shares the story of her music career and how it has changed throughout different seasons of life.  We discuss how cultivating a simple life at home away from the hustle can be such a gift to ourselves and our families.  Join me for this encouraging conversation about all things motherhood with Francesca Battistelli!

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Francesca and her family to leave the suburbs and start their homestead

• How Francesca’s career as a touring artist has changed as her family has grown

• Finding balance in learning new skills on the homestead while homeschooling a large family

• Communicating with your spouse about responsibilities in the home and on the homestead

• How creating a home-centered life allows you to accomplish your goals in homeschooling, homesteading, homemaking

• The beauty in giving our families a slower paced life

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Francesca Battistelli | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Pandora

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I hear from many of you that you want to live this homesteading lifestyle but you are wondering how to afford it.  Can a homestead pay for itself?  Can you actually earn an income from it?  With a background in business and marketing, Grace set out to start a profitable farm business, and she ended up growing her sheep farming business to $100k by the third year.  If you have a desire to draw a profit from your farm or homestead but you are unsure of the business mechanics, this episode is for you!  Grace is a wealth of wisdom on both business strategy and sheep farming.  Join us to be encouraged by her incredible story!

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Grace to start a farm business with no prior experience

• The value of mapping out your business plan in the beginning and committing to it

• Why building a newsletter should be a priority in your business

• Strategizing what to provide to your newsletter subscribers

• Is there a minimum amount of acreage you need to build a profitable farm business?

• Why finding your market is so important and how to do it

• Maintaining motivation when profits are coming in slowly in the beginning

• A day in the life of a farm business owner

• Having the confidence to start something even if you don’t feel like an expert

• Answering your questions about the specifics of raising sheep

• A realistic look at the financial side of diving into a business endeavor

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT GRACE

Grace is an entrepreneur, shepherdess, and rotational grazing enthusiast. This eclectic mix converges as she shares her small scale sheep farming operation.  Through YouTube Grace shares about regenerative farming for profit, raising Dorper sheep, and daily life as a small-scale, regenerative farmer!

RESOURCES

How Grace built her $100k farm business in 3 years

CONNECT

Grace the Shepherdess | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram 

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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The year 2020 was a catalyst that led many people to chase after the homesteading lifestyle, and Bay is no exception.  Fueled by a desire to establish food security for her family, Bay jumped into multiple homesteading endeavors from the get-go and learned a lot along the way.  Homesteading can certainly be expensive, but we dive into the reality of living this lifestyle on a tight budget.  We also chat about what it is like to pursue your goals in front of an audience on the internet and how we each navigate both the negative and positive feedback.  Whether you are working toward your homesteading dream or some other dream, may you be encouraged that you don’t have to wait for the perfect circumstances to get started.

In this episode, we cover:

• The mindset shift that led Bay to jump into homesteading before her circumstances were “perfect”

• What Bay learned from the successes and failures of starting many endeavors at once

• The reality of tackling homesteading projects as a stay-at-home mom of young kids when your spouse is not involved in homesteading

• Thoughts on learning from others’ failures

• Navigating negative feedback when sharing your homesteading endeavors

• How repurposing items can save you money when first starting your homestead

• Exploring the balance between minimalism and essentialism

• Getting creative with repurposing items in your home and property

• Discerning what tools are worth buying and what you can go without

• How the homesteading movement initially took off and why it’s still going strong

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Bay Sandoval | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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It's so good to have Elizabeth back on the podcast to share more of her story and expertise with us!  She and her family recently relocated from Texas to Tennessee to start a new homestead, so she tells us all about what led them to Tennessee and what their homesteading plans are.  As a nurse and mother of many, Elizabeth is passionate about educating and empowering other mothers to make informed decisions for their families.  We’ll chat about home remedies, supporting the body’s ability to heal, and feeding our families well as a first line of defense against disease.  Join us for this conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

• All about Elizabeth’s recent move from a small Texas homestead to 70 acres in Tennessee

• Which homesteading endeavors Elizabeth plans to pursue on her new property

• How to deal with ticks in the summer

• What is homeopathy and how can you use it for your whole family?

• The top items Elizabeth keeps in her natural remedy arsenal 

• Weighing when to let the body heal itself and when to treat

• A balanced approach to assessing risk vs. benefit of ailments and remedies

• Tips for buying healthy groceries for a large family

• How cooking from scratch and buying in bulk saves you money

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Parsons - best known on Instagram as Purely Parsons - is a follower of Christ, wife, and mother to 5. She worked as a pediatric RN in the hospital setting for 9 years before coming home full time in 2020. She is a voice in the health and wellness space and is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and the health of their families. She loves using her experience both as a mom and nurse to educate others to pursue natural alternatives that support the body's ability to heal. Visit her website purelyparsons.com to explore all her resources and visit their small shop.

RESOURCES

Check out Elizabeth’s natural wellness shop including their most popular organic elderberry syrup kits, as well as natural products like perfumes, detox bath kits, face serums, lash growth serums, and more.

Boiron homeopathy

CONNECT

Elizabeth Parsons of Purely Parsons | Website | Instagram

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Erin is a mother of six, new homesteader, retired nurse, and guru on all things natural health and wellness.  You may know her from Instagram which is her main platform for sharing information and resources to empower and educate mothers.  We sat down and answered some of your questions about their journey from California to Tennessee to find freedom, how they got their homestead off the ground, and how Erin is preparing for her fifth home birth.  If any of these motherhood topics interest you, join us for this fun conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Erin and her family to leave California and begin their Tennessee homestead

• The characteristics that make Tennessee a great place to homestead

• How Erin jumped into the homesteading life quicker than she expected

• Some of the challenges of being a brand new dairy cow owner

• Identifying your priorities and navigating the limitations that come along with homesteading

• Breaking down common misconceptions about the safety and risks of homebirth

• Discussing mindset and preparation in the last weeks of pregnancy 

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT ERIN

Erin is a registered nurse, wife, and mother to 5 (4 bio + 1 step) children, and currently pregnant with her fifth baby. Her and her family moved from California to Tennessee in 2020 in search of a life that would lend to more self sufficiency. Erin isn’t afraid to take on new challenges and loves to travel and adventure with her family. She talks and educates authentically online about life, motherhood, health and wellness, birth, and her journey as a new homesteader. 

CONNECT

Erin of Essentially Erin | Website | Instagram

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There are countless skills a person gains on the path of entrepreneurship, and this goes for kids too!  The kind of environment we create for our kids and the guidance we give them play a large role in determining what endeavors they will pursue throughout childhood and beyond.  Whether your children have a natural entrepreneurial bent or not, you will learn about the many gifts entrepreneurship has to give to those who are willing to give it a try.  Join us as Michelle shares about her many years of parenting and homeschooling and raising entrepreneurial kids.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of helping our children learn at a young age what they are naturally good at

• How allowing kids to pursue their interests contributes to their education

• What about kids who are not naturally entrepreneurial?

• The many skills you can learn on the path of entrepreneurship

• A practical example of an eight-year-old’s entrepreneurial success

• Exploring the balance between helping your children in their pursuits and letting them learn on their own

• What it can look like to help your child explore and develop their natural skills and interests

• Navigating the tricky world of finances with entrepreneurial kids

• Setting big, bold goals with and for our kids and ourselves

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT MICHELLE

Michelle Visser is a homesteader in rural New England. In their 220-year-old farmhouse and on their 14 tree-filled acres, her family makes an effort to live life a little more simply by growing some of their own food, raising a few farm animals, and making their own all-natural maple sugar. Michelle has been featured in Whole Foods Magazine, Capper’s Farmer, Hobby Farms, Where Women Create Work, and Mother Earth News. Michelle’s award-winning website, SoulyRested.com, her popular podcast, Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy, and her print book, Sweet Maple, tell the story of her family’s connection to the past on their small sugar farm. Michelle has been a guest chef at Northeastern’s Xhibition Kitchen, and she offers presentations across the country about the science behind the syrup and the secrets to making delicious, maple-infused recipes.

RESOURCES

Listen to Lisa on Michelle’s podcast

Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy podcast

Raising Entrepreneurs (Free eCourse)

Michelle’s Pantry Checklist

CONNECT

Michelle Visser of Souly Rested | Website | Instagram | YouTube

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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I’m thrilled to be chatting with another good friend on today’s podcast episode, Kate of Venison for Dinner.  You all likely know her from her homesteading, cheesemaking, homemaking content, and in this conversation, we are answering some of your most common questions about making dairy products at home.  Plus, we pull back the curtain on both of our content creation businesses and offer encouragement for those balancing motherhood and business (or hoping to!).  Whether or not you are interested in making cheese or starting a business, I know you will be encouraged by this conversation between two moms seeking to love and serve our families in every season of motherhood!

In this episode, we cover:

• What sparked Kate’s passion for raising her own food

• Trying new things without succumbing to fear of failure

• Fitting cheesemaking into daily life as a busy mom

• Troubleshooting a few cheesemaking scenarios

• How you can redeem a cheesemaking “fail”

• Creative ways to use up an abundance of milk

• Is it cost effective to make cheese with store bought milk?

• Thoughts on starting an online business as a young mother

• The reality of the early days of getting a business off the ground

• Weighing your limitations and capacity in various seasons of motherhood

• How to get things done when you have small kids in the home

• Creating opportunities to rest and recharge as a mom

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT KATE

Kate is a Mom to 5, living a ‘full time family’ life in Northern BC, Canada. Alongside her husband, Marius, they raise all their own meat, dairy and most of the vegetables too, and take you along for the ride on youtube and instagram. Kate is a big believer in “keepin’ it real” and strives to show you what life for a homeschooling family of 7 really looks like on a farm. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Homemade Dairy without the B.S. (Kate’s free masterclass)

Clabber Culture without the B.S. (free mini course)

Cheesemaking without the B.S. (full course)

The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi

CONNECT

Kate Schat of Venison for Dinner | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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Mother of ten, blogger, author, and one of my real life friends, Abbie from M is for Mama, is back on the podcast chatting with me about being an intentional mother in an increasingly frantic culture.  As mothers, there are so many negative messages coming at us from all directions highlighting the burdens of motherhood without offering us hope or direction.  Abbie’s countercultural message of embracing motherhood as a gift and calling from God is a breath of fresh air.  Join us as we highlight many of the mindset shifts that have given us freedom and joy in our own journeys as mothers of many.

In this episode, we cover:

• All about Abbie’s 45 day trip to Europe with her 10 kids

• Feeling less alone in motherhood and moving forward out of the difficult places

• Finding freedom from the shame of not being able to keep up with everything on your plate

• Shifting your mindset around being interrupted by kids when trying to get things done

• Adjusting your expectations about what your house should look like

• Taking appropriate responsibility in parenting without succumbing to fear and control

• Keeping perspective about your capacity in different seasons of motherhood

• Avoiding the trap of comparing yourself to what everyone else is doing

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT ABBIE

Abbie is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to ten rad kids, bestselling author, blogger, fitness instructor, and reigning family Nertz champion. But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. She lives by the motto “hard is not the same thing as bad” and loves encouraging women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood for the treasures of joy and growth that are there in abundance if we’re only willing to look. She, her husband Shaun, and their double handful of children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas. 

RESOURCES

M is for Mama by Abbie Halberstadt

Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad by Abbie Halberstadt

M is for Mama Podcast

The Penny Reward System eBook

The Gentleness Challenge eBook

CONNECT

Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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In the last decade since I was a young mother, the pace of motherhood has changed so much.  Even for mothers who stay home full-time with their children, there are endless opportunities and distractions available to us through our digital devices.  When Sarah realized she was running on the hamster wheel of busyness and distraction, she knew she wanted to make a change.  Through her own pursuit of simple, intentional, slow motherhood, Sarah began sharing her journey with other mothers who were longing for the same.  If striving and busyness have left you feeling burned out, this episode will inspire you to pursue simplicity and connection in your everyday life.

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Sarah from living a fast-paced life to embracing slow motherhood

• Managing the balance between living a slow and simple life and pursuing goals in business

• Creating a simple slow living bucket list to keep your family centered

• A day in the life of an intentional stay-at-home-mom

• Embracing intentional connection in a way that fits your unique family

• Is it possible to live a slow and simple life while keeping up with housework?

• How minimalism makes space for a slow pace of life

• Keeping your family priorities front and center when deciding what extracurricular activities to pursue

• Adding intentionality to your days when it seems like every moment is accounted for

• Examining the mental clutter in our digital world that contributes to overwhelm as moms

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT SARAH

Sarah is a wife and mama who is on a journey to ditch the hurry and embrace a slower-paced life. Married to her (homeschool) highschool sweetheart, she and their little family live on a small piece of land about 50 miles east of Kansas City. Through her popular Instagram account, Simplyy Sarah, she encourages other mamas to reclaim motherhood from busy culture’s narrative, find beauty and purpose in the midst of the mundane, and to savor the slow and simple life. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Download Sarah’s free Slow Summer Bucket List

Aro Box

Check out Sarah’s Slow Rhythms Guide

CONNECT

Sarah Roof of Simplyy Sarah | Website | Instagram

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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For many of us, it is the time of year where our gardens are producing in abundance.  All of our hard work in the garden is starting to pay off, and we don’t want to let any of that hard work go to waste.  Knowing how best to preserve your produce is just as important as knowing how to grow it.

Melissa K. Norris is a food preservation guru, and she is joining us to dive into the various methods of preserving.  We discuss which methods are easiest for beginners and address some safety concerns around canning and botulism.  The good news in food preservation is that you have a variety of different options and most are much more simple than you think!  No matter how little experience you may have in preserving, you will feel confident in getting started with Melissa’s extensive knowledge and experience to inspire you!

In this episode, we cover:

• The medical wake-up call that led Melissa to transform her family’s nutrition

• Where to start if you want to pursue a whole foods diet

• An overview of different preservation methods

• Concerns around preserving in oil

• What is the easiest method of preservation for a beginner?

• The process of curing root crops before long-term storage

• Go-to preservation method for tomatoes 

• Pro tips for pickling vegetables

• Addressing concerns around canning safety

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Everything Worth Preserving by Melissa K. Norris

Episode 125 of the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast with Melissa

Lisa on the Pioneering Today podcast with Melissa

8 Tips on How to Cure Onions for Storage

CONNECT

Melissa K. Norris | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Facebook | Pinterest

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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Every parent wants to do what is best for their children, but technology use can be a tricky issue to navigate!  Early in her motherhood, Molly welcomed technology into her kids’ lives, but quickly realized she needed to make a change.  Immediately, Molly saw drastic improvements in her children.  She now helps parents navigate this complex world of screen use by coaching families through a detox period and a reintroduction process.  Whether you are a parent who knows you need to make a change in your family’s screen use or you have technology pretty well under control in your home, this episode is full of interesting statistics and empowering encouragement!

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Molly to make a change in her kids’ screen time habits

• Resetting your kids’ brains to enjoy tactile activities again

• Do we need to prepare our kids for the digital world around them?

• A look at the impact of screen addiction on the upcoming generation

• The difference between learning from screens vs. face-to-face interaction in the early years

• Are there types of screen time that are better or worse for kids?

• Is it possible to undo damage that has been done by excessive screen time?

• Thinking through the right time and place for screens in your family

• The importance of starting by establishing a vision for your family

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Digital Detox: The Two-Week Tech Reset for Kids by Molly DeFrank

Freebies when you order the book!

CONNECT

Molly DeFrank | Website | Instagram | Facebook

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As I am anticipating the birth of our eighth child any day now, I sat down to answer some of your questions about how my pregnancy has been going, my plans for birth, and how we are preparing for baby number eight!

In this episode, I’m answering:

• Will we have more kids after this?

• What were my previous births like?

• How am I planning for this home birth?

• Did we find out the gender this time?

• Has this pregnancy been different from the rest?

• Am I taking iron?

• How do I handle afterbirth pains?

• Were my girl and boy pregnancies different?

• Do I nurse on demand or on a schedule?

• Where will my older kids be when the baby is born?

• What would I tell my first-time pregnant self?

• What kinds of tests do I have while pregnant?

• Do we have a list of names for this baby?

• How long do I nurse my babies and how do I wean?

• What do I love so much about the Bradley method?

• How do I survive the first trimester with so much on my plate?

• What do I do with my placenta after birth?

• Do I drink raw milk while pregnant?

• Have I ever been close to having a C-section?

• How do I space my babies?

• What do I eat when experiencing food aversions?

• Do I still use cloth diapers?

• Do I get stretch marks?

• Why do I choose home birth over hospital birth?

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

My previous baby/pregnancy videos

Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way by Susan McCutcheon

AfterEase tincture

Baby podcast episode with Ariel Tyson

Kinderpack carrier

Childbirth without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read

CONNECT

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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Navigating the topic of screen time as a mom in today’s world can definitely be overwhelming.  Joy is a fellow mom of seven, and she has a passion for helping families put down the screens and enjoy the beauty of life outdoors through her nature study resources.  In our conversation, we address the feeling of overwhelm moms experience when outdoor time seems like just one more task to add to their already full plate.  Rather, Joy encourages us that time spent outdoors can become a natural part of the daily rhythm that brings richness and joy to the whole family.  If you have a goal of less screen time and more nature time this summer, don’t miss this episode!

Join us as we discuss:

• Getting your kids outside doesn’t have to be one more thing on your to-do list

• Creating an outdoor family culture even if you have a small yard

• The importance of free play and allowing kids to be bored

• Helping our kids learn to be intentional with how they use their time

• Getting things accomplished without putting kids in front of screens

• Finding ways to get outside in extreme weather + screen-free indoor activities

• Setting an example for our kids with our own screen time habits

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Screen-Free Kids: Get Outside Challenge

Screen-Free Guide to the Outdoor Life of Children (Inspiration for the Mother-Teacher)

Nature Study Resources

CONNECT

Joy Cherrick of Nature Study Hacking | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Podcast

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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You all have been asking me to bring Jessica on the podcast, and I know you won’t be disappointed in our conversation!  As a mother of eight and homesteader, Jessica is well-versed in many aspects of motherhood and homemaking.  We sat down to answer your questions about food preservation, minimizing food waste in your home, priorities and perspective in difficult seasons of motherhood, and more.  Join us for this inspiring discussion about some of our favorite topics!

In this episode, we cover:

• Preserving the harvest and efficiently using what you’ve preserved

• How to get kids started helping in the kitchen and at what age

• Creative ways to use leftovers so they don’t go to waste in the fridge

• Figuring out what to prioritize when you have a never-ending to-do list

• Navigating your many responsibilities when struggling in pregnancy

• Adjusting your expectations of yourself during different seasons of life

• Approaches to baby sleep in the first year of life

• Sharing life online in a way that protects your mental energy

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Carly Jean Los Angeles | Use code FARMHOUSE20 at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com

Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool

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ABOUT JESSICA

Jessica lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband, Adam, where they homeschool and homestead with their eight children. She is passionate about growing and preserving homegrown food to feed her large family, and encourages others to do the same through her various social media platforms.

RESOURCES

#ThreeRiversChallenge on Instagram

#EveryBitCountsChallenge on Instagram

CONNECT

Jessica of Three Rivers Homestead | YouTube | Instagram

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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I heard Katie and her husband discussing this idea on their podcast, and I was intrigued by the thought that maybe a problem we face as homemakers is not that we don’t have enough time, but that we have too much of it.  In our conversation, Katie and I look at how modern conveniences save us time but have presented us with new challenges in terms of productivity and efficiency.  We hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged that you can get things done with kids around, you can learn new skills, and you can become the kind of homemaker you dream of being.  Join us!

In this episode, we cover:

• Being intentional as mothers of large families

• How modern convenience has presented us new challenges

• Filling up our time with soul satisfying pursuits

• Can you really get stuff done with little kids around?

• Avoiding boredom in motherhood and choosing fulfilling activities instead

• The freedom of keeping a simplified home

• Discerning what homemaking tasks are worth our time

• Overcoming the mental barrier of learning new skills

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Get it All Done Club

Check out Lisa’s conversation with Katie on the Now That We’re a Family Podcast or on YouTube!

CONNECT

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As much as I love sharing about homemaking and homesteading and family life, I also love talking about online business!  Being a business owner is a huge part of my life, and it is so fun to talk to fellow moms and business owners about how they are managing the many responsibilities of this way of life.  Gillian teaches women about building and managing profitable online businesses that don’t take away from family life, and I am excited to bring you all along on this conversation as we chat about our own journeys as business owners and moms.

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Gillian to pursuing online business instead of local business

• The two main pitfalls people fall into when trying to make money online

• Why the size of your platform does not necessarily determine your success in online business

• Examining whether there is room in the market for your voice or product

• Are there certain avenues you should definitely avoid in online business?

• Differentiating your business in the market 

• Finding time to balance online business with the rest of mom life

• Growing your capacity as your responsibilities increase

• Strategies for separating business and life to be fully present with your family

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT GILLIAN

Gillian Perkins is the CEO of Startup Society and the host of the Work Less, Earn More podcast. She also hosts a popular entrepreneurship-focused YouTube channel that has received over 25 million views to date.

Gillian teaches people how to start and build profitable online businesses that allow them to earn passive income and live a flexible lifestyle. She runs her company with a primarily remote team, enabling her to travel with her family and homeschool her five young children.

RESOURCES

Gillian’s Startup Society

Learn more about Gillian’s business accelerator program $100K Mastermind

CONNECT

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I hear from countless women who have a dream of starting a homestead and making it their full-time lifestyle.  Katie of Lost Oak Sheep Farm had the same dream, and she put her nose to the grindstone to make it a reality.  In our conversation, we talk through what it looked like for Katie to leave her full-time career as a teacher and begin her life as a stay-at-home homesteading mama raising sheep with a baby strapped to her back.  Whether the homesteading lifestyle seems like a far-off dream or it is your current reality, I know this chat with Katie will inspire you with what is possible!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Katie decided to go full-time in raising sheep on her farm

• How Katie’s efforts to save her household money turned into homesteading

• The reality of what it looks like to go from two full-time incomes down to one

• How to make money raising sheep

• Navigating work on a homestead with young kids in tow

• Adjusting to a new definition of productivity as a stay-at-home mom

• How to start a homesteading journey if you don’t have a lot of land

• Embracing the learning curve of homesteading skills

• Using the skills from your education or career to serve you in your role at home

• Addressing the financial concerns around transitioning from a career to home

• Adapting to each new season and challenge life brings

• How many acres do you need to raise sheep?

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT KATIE

Katie is a homesteading wife, mama, and shepherdess who spends her days raising lambs, growing cut flowers, working on farm projects, preserving garden food, and trying to glorify the Lord through it all. Tapping into those skills of self sufficiency allowed her to step away from her career and into the role of a stay-at-home farm mom. As a former teacher, she now hopes to teach and encourage others to pursue the simple life.

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If you have seen the viral strawberries in a jar hack, then you know who Amy is!  A couple of years ago, Amy shared her best tip for keeping berries fresh in the fridge for three weeks, and she took the world by storm.  She has built her business on teaching families how to effectively store and use the groceries they bring into their homes, thus saving money and cutting down on food waste.  If you find yourself constantly throwing away wilted greens or soft berries, join us for this discussion on all things groceries!

In this episode, we cover:

• Amy’s viral hack for keeping strawberries fresh for three weeks

• The reality of food waste in the majority of American households

• How to keep greens fresh in the fridge for weeks

• How you can only go to the grocery story every three weeks

• A balanced approach to meal planning that allows for flexibility and seasonality

• Keeping track of what is in your freezer and making sure you use it all in time

• A detailed look at budgeting for your groceries throughout the entire year

• How to make whole food snacks a staple in your home

• Is grocery delivery worth it?

• Sourcing and budgeting for high quality meat

• Making protein go a long way in nourishing your family

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

I Bought It, Now What? eBook 

The Grocery Solution Course

Easy Vegan Dinner Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Classic Lemon Bars - Allergy & Diabetic Friendly

CONNECT

Amy Cross of The Cross Legacy | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest | Amazon | LinkedIn | TikTok

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Wouldn’t you love to have access to all of your grocery staples within a few steps of your kitchen?  This is what Jamerrill has spent the last several years working towards in her home, and she’s here to talk to us about her systems!  She shares what it looks like to start small when you are building up your long-term food storage.  We also discuss how this type of bulk buying and storage can benefit you on a short-term basis.  Even if you have a small home or a small budget, Jamerrill’s systems for stocking your pantry and freezer are possible for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• What led Jamerrill to start her long-term storage supply

• How to use a food storage bucket system

• The ins and outs of using mylar bags

• How bulk buying and storing can be used for both short-term and long-term purposes

• Ideas for stocking up on pantry staples even if you don’t have a lot of space

• Can you build up a home pantry on a small budget?

• Top ten items to stock up on if you are just getting started

• Utilizing freezers as part of your food storage plan

• Starting small with stocking up on freezer meals

• Is it worth all the work it takes to start a home-based business as a mom?

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

A Year Without the Grocery Store by Karen Morris

Prepper’s Pantry by Daisy Luther

Successful Business Momma Course

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Jamerrill Stewart of Large Family Table | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

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Dena is perhaps best known on the internet for sharing about how she and her family self-built their home from scratch for only $70,000.  Dena has had extensive DIY, renovation, and design experience on a number of homes, and she is sharing her best tips with us today.  She shares lots of practicals, but we also dive into what it looks like to embrace your own definition of “dream home” and create a beautiful home that your budget can sustain.  For anyone with a DIY spirit, this episode is such a good one!

Join us as we discuss:

• How Dena and her family built their home from scratch for only $70,000

• Why it was important to them to build their home debt-free

• The reality of self-building a house from scratch as a family

• Where to start when you are designing your home

• Budget-friendly tips for creating a home you love

• Behind the scenes of creating content about your life and projects

• Design specifics: window treatments, outdoor furniture, rugs

• What you need to know about adding old charm to a new build

• Top two must-haves when designing your dream home

• Evaluating your perspective on “dream home” when you are trying to live within your means

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

How to Make DIY Concrete Countertops

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The pressure is off!  If your homeschool days have become overrun with stress and pressure to do all things perfectly, this episode is for you.  My friend, Julie, has been homeschooling her large family for over a decade, and she loves helping moms free themselves from the pressures of homeschooling by embracing delight directed learning.  Not only does this approach free moms to thrive in homeschooling, it liberates our children too.  I hope our conversation about the beauty of delight directed learning inspires you as you steward your child’s education.

In this episode, we cover:

• How delight directed learning differs from other educational approaches

• Recognizing and stewarding each individual child’s gifts

• Where boundaries come into play with delight directed learning

• Stepping back to examine our expectations about our child’s education

• An example of a day in the life of a delight directed homeschool

• Rejecting rigid schedules to cultivate lifelong learners

• Examining the cause of burnout and overcoming it

• The power of keeping lessons short

• Taking the pressure off by recognizing that each child learns at his own pace

• Creating an atmosphere in your home that celebrates learning

• How taking a hands-off approach can inspire your child to continue self-learning

• Navigating clutter in your schedule and household

• How do you know if it’s time for a change or time to quit?

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

How to Simplify Your Homeschool eBook by Julie Kreke

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Homemaking is truly an art, which means each of us expresses our own personalities and interests and values in unique ways in our homes.  But one thing all homemakers share in common is the value they bring to their families.  In my conversation with RuthAnn, we dive into some of the whys and hows of homemaking.  If you are seeking encouragement and inspiration in your role as a homemaker, you don’t want to miss this chat with RuthAnn!

In this episode, we cover:

• How you can begin to recognize the value in a homemaker’s role

• Identifying a housekeeping structure that works for you

• Where to start when you have a lot on your plate

• Recognizing what your season allows for

• Prioritizing tasks when everything seems to need your attention

• Weighing the cost of spending time or money

• How we can pass down to our children many of the skills that have been lost

• The importance of articulating why homemaking is important to you

• Shifting our mindsets around the seasonal availability of food

• Establishing home rhythms that fit your family and season

• Learning from others and finding community in social media while avoiding the comparison trap

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Old Fashioned Approach to Childhood Chores eBook

Hear RuthAnn speak at the Homesteaders of America conference

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I’m so delighted to bring Sally back on the podcast to share her wisdom and encouragement for mothers in every stage.  We discuss Sally’s latest book, Tea Time Discipleship, all about the beauty of incorporating a tea time ritual into your life and home.  This simple daily routine creates endless opportunities for personal refreshment, family discipleship, and cultivation of friendships.  Join us for this rich, insightful, encouraging conversation with Sally.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is tea time discipleship and why is it important?

• How moms can build community with other moms through tea time

• Where to start if you want to create new friendships

• Making space for friendships in your life even during busy seasons of motherhood

• Why it is important to restore your soul as a mother

• How creating this rhythm impacts our children for years to come

• Overcoming fear of vulnerability to pursue true fellowship

• Tips for stepping out and starting a group of your own

• Where to start if you want a mentor

• How to grow strong friendships with your children

• Ideas for reaching out when you have no idea who to pursue

• Why getting uncomfortable and putting ourselves out there really matters

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Tea Time Discipleship by Sally Clarkson

Episode 154 with Sally Clarkson

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Sally Clarkson | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

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In our modern world, it is easy to accept all of the latest conveniences and innovations that are offered to us.  At face value, they may seem to make our lives easier or better, but at what cost?  Jill Winger has been asking these kinds of critical questions for many years, and this questioning is the basis for her upcoming book on how many of the old-fashioned ways may actually be superior.  Our discussion is nuanced (we don’t throw out all modernity!) and serves as an interesting conversation starter as you weigh the costs and benefits of modern ways in your own life.

In this episode, we cover:

• A historical perspective on the recent popularity of homesteading

• Weighing the long-term costs and benefits of convenience

• Factoring in the unexpected benefits of doing things the old-fashioned way

• Deciding which conveniences to embrace and which old-fashioned ways to preserve

• How to begin learning new skills when you feel overwhelmed

• Looking with hindsight at the history of modernization and its impact

• What modern conveniences we choose to live without

• Learning new skills and pursuing goals with children at home

• How to prioritize when your plate is full

• Our perspectives on the rise of aesthetically focused homesteading content

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Episodes of Jill’s podcast: My Long Road Back to Whole Wheat Flours, Down and Dirty Meal Planning with Lisa Bass, The Rise of the Farmfluencer

Cheesemaking resources: Venison for Dinner & Cheese from Scratch

Pre-order Old Fashioned on Purpose by Jill Winger

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Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

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In the homesteading world, we place a lot of emphasis on sourcing food well and producing it at home when possible.  With all of the hard work we put into obtaining high quality food, we have to have a plan for what to do with it!  In today’s conversation, Becky shares about her process of preserving food using various methods: freezing, freeze drying, canning, etc.  She also shares some practical tips about planning for and executing a successful freezer meal preparation day.  We cover plenty of simple and attainable ideas in this episode; you don’t want to miss it!

In this episode, we cover:

• Quick meals you can throw together without much planning or preparing

• What to consider as you are planning for large batch freezer cooking

• Finding the right containers for your freezer meals

• Suggested methods of preserving for various foods

• Pantry staples every from-scratch cook should keep on hand

• Figuring out what your family eats most and stocking up accordingly

• Ideas for sourcing food: what we buy from local stores vs. large bulk orders

• Deciding what preserving method fits best with your tastes and lifestyle

• Recognizing what parts of homesteading you want to prioritize

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES

Glass baking dish with lid

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Many of us strive to live a more minimal lifestyle in order to simplify our homes and lower our stress, but minimalism can also be good for the world around us!  In this conversation, Stephanie and I discuss what it looks like to become more conscious consumers as we continually minimize our homes.  If you are on a minimalism journey of any kind, this episode will inspire you to contribute to a more sustainable world through minimalist practices.

In this episode, we cover:

• What it means to prioritize sustainable minimalism

• How our emotions impact our buying behaviors

• Shifting our mindsets about the cost of what we buy

• Where to start when sourcing quality clothing

• Reasons to prioritize natural fibers over synthetic materials

• The value of repairing items instead of replacing them

• A sustainable minimalist approach to kids’ clothing

• Navigating gift giving from friends and family in a positive way

• Strategies for storing kids’ clothes for future sizes and seasons

• Pursuing minimalism in your home when your spouse is not on board

• Avoiding clutter in your holiday decor

• How to adjust your mindset so you don’t continue bringing clutter into your home

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Stephanie Seferian of the Sustainable Minimalist | Website | Podcast | Instagram 

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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If you have a desire to begin sewing or improve your skills, you will love this conversation with Linda.  Not only has she been sewing almost her whole life, but she also owns a sewing business and teaches people all over the world to sew via her blog.

We dive into the practicals of how to get started sewing, but also chat about why sewing is such a valuable skill to have, even in our modern world.  Linda answers some of the most popular questions from beginning sewists like what projects to start with and what techniques lessen the learning curve.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why sewing is a valuable skill to have in our modern world

• What kinds of projects to start with if you are just learning to sew

• Creative ways to save money on an expensive sewing project

• Getting your child started in sewing when you don’t have any experience yourself

• Providing your children the tools they need and giving them the freedom to experiment in sewing

• Choosing the right sewing machine for your needs

• How to make cutting out patterns more enjoyable

• Tips for sourcing fabric

• Home decor sewing projects without a pattern

• A few tried and true sewing tips for the beginning sewist

• An intro to starting a sewing business

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Sewing Machine Fun

Linda’s sewing blog posts: curtain alterations, tailor tacks, replacing a zipper, hemming jeans

Lisa’s wingback chair slipcover tutorial

Check out Linda’s eBooks to help you launch and grow your sewing business!

ABOUT LINDA

Linda has been sewing since her father taught her to sew at age seven! She made her first dress that year through a Singer sewing class and spent the next few years becoming proficient at hand and machine sewing, quilting, and tailoring. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1983 with a degree in Textiles and Clothing. In 1984, she designed and made her wedding dress. She has owned and operated a bridal sewing and alteration business since 1988. She has been writing a blog since 2009 teaching people all over the world how to sew and alter clothing and home goods for fun or profit. Colorado is home to her and her husband. They have two amazing daughters, a wonderful son-in-law, and three incredible grandchildren.

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Linda Prenzlow of The Sewing Garden | Website | Instagram | Pinterest

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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Many people discount themselves from growing a successful garden because they think they don’t have the time, space, money, or skill.  Carrie of The Little Pallet Farmhouse is here to break down all of our preconceived notions about gardening being unattainable due to these barriers.  The truth is that gardening can be simple, inexpensive, and successful, even for a beginner.  As many are gearing up for the upcoming spring/summer season, come chat all things gardening with us!

In this episode, we cover:

• The tragic diagnosis that led Carrie to pursue health through food

• Starting small when you are overhauling your food sourcing

• Why you don’t have to be an expert to take responsibility for your own health

• How to get started with gardening even if you have limited time, space, and budget

• Deciding what to grow and how to get it started

• Foolproof seed-starting setup for a new gardener

• Thinking through the garden infrastructure that works best for you

• Sourcing and maintaining optimal soil

• Choosing plants that you can use beyond the kitchen

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

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Carrie Wilson of The Little Pallet Farmhouse | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

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The task of educating our children about real food has never been more important than it is now, but it can feel like swimming upstream in a culture saturated with highly processed and denatured foods.  Thankfully, we have access to more information and resources than ever before to educate ourselves and our children on this foundational topic.

My conversation with Liz of Homegrown Education dove into the nutritional philosophies of our homes as well as practical ways to incorporate more real food into our children’s diets.  Whether you have prioritized real food from your child’s first meal or you are just now beginning to make food swaps in your home, this episode will encourage you to keep making strides in this worthwhile journey.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why it is important to teach our kids about real food and nutrition
• How your home and cultural environment impacts your relationship with food
• What “real food” actually means
• Practical strategies for picky kids
• Helping our kids get enough protein in their diets
• What if a child doesn’t like the meal you’ve made?
• A balanced approach to food outside of your home
• Achieving healing through food
• Making real food a reality in your home when you are on a tight budget
• Shifting our mindset around the nutritional vs. monetary value of food

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Liz Haselmayer of Homegrown Education | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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Based on the questions I received on Instagram, you all are just as excited about this homebirth episode with Katelyn as I am!  No matter where you are on the spectrum of homebirth—curious about it, preparing for your first or second homebirth, or a veteran homebirth mama—this episode addresses all of it.

We speak to the mom who is wondering if homebirth is possible for her, the mom preparing her body and mind for an upcoming birth, the mom trying to find the right care provider, the mom dealing with unsupportive family.

As a mother of seven, homebirth is near and dear to my heart, and Katelyn is a wealth of wisdom on this topic.  Join us for this rich discussion!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why having your first baby at home is especially beneficial
• The important role your care provider plays in your birthing experience
• How preparing for birth is so much more than planning for pain management
• Do you need a large house to have a homebirth?
• The importance of resting in early labor to avoid maternal exhaustion
• Why focusing on your mindset is the most crucial preparation for birth
• Finding the relaxation strategy that is right for you
• Embracing the transformational process of birth
• Recognizing your unique needs during birth and finding the right midwife for you
• What questions should you ask when interviewing a midwife?
• Responding to family and friends who don’t understand your birth decisions
• The importance of doing your own research and making decisions that are right for your unique situation

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Homeschooling goes far beyond choosing curriculum and planning field trips.  It is equally as important to establish a firm grasp on why we are homeschooling and what our homeschool philosophy is.

I so enjoyed this conversation with Angela where we had a chance to get honest about the ups and downs of our homeschooling journeys.  We chatted about important mindset shifts we have had to embrace along the way and old paradigms we are moving away from.

Are you considering homeschooling but you are fearful?  Are you in the thick of it and need some encouragement to keep going?  Join us for this inspiring conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

• Making schooling decisions based on each individual child’s needs
• Finding the balance between giving yourself grace and pushing yourself
• Tips for keeping little ones occupied while homeschooling older siblings
• Freeing yourself from expectations and embracing the flexible schedule of homeschooling
• Encouraging learning to extend beyond textbooks and worksheets into valuable life skills
• Recognizing perfectionism in our kids and helping them learn through failure
• Reframing our perspective about what is most important for our children to learn
• Math curriculum reviews for kids that struggle with math
• Protecting our kids’ mindsets around their ability to learn
• What if you are nervous to homeschool?
• How will homeschooled kids turn out?

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Redmond Real Salt | Use code FARMHOUSE at bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond for a 15% discount

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RESOURCES

Angela’s Homeschooling Course: Master the Art of Home Education

Math curricula mentioned: Learn Math Fast, Shormann Math, Denison Algebra

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Sarah Therése and I are a decade apart in our motherhood journeys, and our different perspectives and experiences made this conversation so interesting.  We tackled a variety of topics based on questions we received from you on Instagram, everything from minimalism to pregnancy to homeschooling to business.

Throughout our many topics of conversation, one overarching theme kept resurfacing: as women and mothers, we have the power to make changes in our homes and families when something is not going well.  While we cannot control everything, we have the ability to improve things way more than we think!  May this conversation be an encouragement to you as you assess your own challenges and endeavor to move forward in boldness!

In this episode, we cover:

• How the pace changes from early motherhood into the middle years
• Managing the day-to-day responsibilities of motherhood and homemaking by planning ahead
• Why owning less stuff is a gift to your children
• Pursuing your dream life in your current circumstances
• What homeschooling looks like with children of all ages at home
• Turning down the noise and finding what rhythms are right for your unique family
• Preparing your body and mind for beautiful pregnancies and births
• Identifying problems and pursuing solutions in every area of motherhood
• The ups and downs of sharing your life and family on a public platform
• Deciding when to turn down opportunities in order to prioritize family
• How do you know when it is time to quit something?

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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I have begun talking more about homeschooling on the podcast lately, and it is a topic that you all seem to really enjoy and ask a lot of questions about.  In this podcast, I am chatting with Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse about homeschool methods and philosophy, and we are also answering your questions!  If you’ve ever wondered about schooling with the seasons, socializing your kids, and managing it all with multiple children, this discussion is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• What it means to homeschool with the seasons
• Determining the right age to start homeschooling
• Priorities for learning in the early years
• How homeschooling requires an entirely different mindset than other types of schooling
• Top tips for homeschooling older siblings with toddlers in the home
• Encouragement for tough seasons of homeschooling
• The powerful impact of prioritizing the parent/child relationship in education
• What shifts we make in homeschooling as the seasons change
• How homeschool families excel in socialization
• What to do if you don’t have a homeschool community
• Involving your husband in your homeschooling rhythm
• How do you know if your child is actually retaining what they are learning?
• Making homeschooling possible on a low budget

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

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Lyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest

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There is no such thing as a perfect home.  Even when we finally get all the projects checked off of our list, new things are constantly popping up!  In my conversation with Kali, we chat about fighting for contentment in our homes no matter what they look like.  Kali also shares some practical tips for making small changes in your home decor even when you don’t have the time or money for a big renovation.  And we also touch finding a style you truly love even amidst the noise of decor trends.  This episode was such a fun one for me, and I hope it encourages you in your homemaking!

In this episode, we cover:

• Taking a break from creative work
• Living in the tension between envisioning what your home could become and being patient in the process
• What people don’t realize about finally getting their dream home
• Are you following trends or is your taste truly changing?
• Identifying the three factors that determine your personal style
• Are you missing the perfect solution for your home decor?
• Making the most of your home when you can’t overhaul it
• Taking pride in caring for your home even when it is imperfect
• How to approach decluttering and organizing when you are not naturally organized
• Keeping seasonal decor practical and minimal
• Changing your mindset about the repetitive tasks of homemaking
• Narrowing down what decor style you truly love
• Different home decor personalities
• Simple ways to spruce up your home without spending much time or money
• The impact of choosing contentment in your home no matter what it looks like

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

MODERN HOMESTEADING CONFERENCE | Visit ModernHomesteading.com

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Check out Kali’s book and magazines

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