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  • Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today? Having answers and research available at our fingertips can be incredibly helpful, but it also brings the challenge of stress and overwhelm around deciding which voices to listen to and which changes to implement. Fallon Lee is joining me on the podcast again to tackle this complex topic, and I’m confident this conversation will be a blessing to you! We each share portions of our own journeys and our decision making criteria in hopes of helping you navigate this overwhelming information age with grace and sustainability.

    In this episode, we cover:

    The problem with having access to so much information

    A few tangible criteria for evaluating new information

    Why it is important to acknowledge the specific season you are in

    Identifying when it may be time to pursue new knowledge

    Zooming out and taking on an intuitive and historical lens

    Discerning which voices and sources to trust

    Why our intuition is a valid piece of our decision making

    Laying a solid foundation for health through grace-based nutrition

    Prioritizing our goals and establishing habits around them

    Healthy habits to prioritize as a new mom

    Prioritizing a healthy diet while on a budget

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

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    ABOUT FALLON

    Fallon was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s after the birth of her second son, and within a few years of going the “cutting foods” & chasing symptoms route, she was down to eating only seven foods. When she came across the world of metabolic health, she was both amazed and a little offended that she realized she did not have to claim this identity of restrictive eating & autoimmunity for life. She could heal?! And that’s exactly what she did. Today she is walking in absolute food freedom (including dairy & gluten), she is off of all medication, & she is teaching other women that they can do the same while curating delicious recipes along the way. Aside from being a metabolic recipe queen, she is also a wife & homeschool mom of 3 boys in Texas.

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Take Fallon’s meal plan and calorie quiz

    Check out Fallon’s cookbooks and meal plans

    CONNECT

    Fallon Lee | Website | Instagram

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

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  • I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for my sisters! I am excited to sit down with Laura and Andrea and dive into the questions my community sent in. We chat about the similarities and differences between how we each approach things like homemaking, self-care, business, birth, and more. We answer common questions including why we have large families, how we make it through tough stages of pregnancy, and how we were raised. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

    In this episode, we cover:

    How our upbringing set us all on an entrepreneurial path

    What makes our family relationships strong into adulthood

    Why do we have large families?

    Our working theory on why we have so many sons in a row

    Thoughts on raising girls and fostering sister relationships

    Our favorite things about motherhood

    Different ways we each approach self-care

    Andrea’s birth story as a first-time mom

    Why all three of us love the Bradley method for birth

    How we make it through the difficult stages of pregnancy

    In what ways do we run our households similarly or differently?

    Do we compare ourselves to one another?

    How we navigate overwhelm in homemaking

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

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    CONNECT

    Laura of Our Oily House | YouTube | Website | Instagram

    Andrea of Our Sweet Sunny Days | YouTube | Website | Instagram

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

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  • As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired. Moms of boys often struggle to understand their sons because they don’t think like we do. I am joined in this episode by Durenda, mother of five sons (eight children total), to discuss her new book all about raising strong and virtuous boys in today’s culture. We dive into some of the differences between raising and homeschooling sons vs. daughters. We reflect on the unique nature of boys and discuss specific strategies for shepherding their strengths and weaknesses as they grow. Moms of boys, we hope you will be blessed by this rich conversation!

    In this episode, we cover:

    What is so different about raising boys?

    Why you shouldn’t worry if your son seems “behind” academically

    The importance of letting boys take risks

    Some benefits of schooling outside of the status quo

    Why you can stop worrying about what others think of your kids

    Expanding our thinking beyond the traditional school model

    Ideas for setting up an optimal learning environment for our boys

    Helping our kids develop their creative muscles

    How to handle boys who are not self-motivated

    Directing boys’ natural tendencies in a healthy direction

    Thinking forward about the adults our children will become

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

    Thank you to our sponsors!

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    ABOUT DURENDA

    Durenda Wilson has been married to Darryl for thirty-four years. They have eight kids and ten grandkids and have been homeschooling for thirty years. She is a trusted voice and resource at homeschool conventions and on The Durenda Wilson Podcast.

    RESOURCES

    If you purchase Raising Boys to Men on March 5th or 6th, you will receive FREE access to The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook! Use this link and enter your order number from your receipt: https://www.durendawilson.com/redeem.

    CONNECT

    Durenda Wilson | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast

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

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  • You want to start homesteading, but you can’t imagine how you will fit it into your full life. Do homesteaders do farm chores from sunup to sundown? Do you have to stay home full-time to start homesteading? The feelings of overwhelm can be paralyzing in the beginning, but Beth helps homesteaders from all walks of life create realistic goals for their homesteads so that they can start putting one foot in front of the other. In this conversation, we dive into the what, the why, and the how of Beth’s homesteading life in hopes that it will inspire you to get started wherever you are!

    In this episode, we cover:

    How do you “do it all” on the homestead with a large family?

    Navigating a family rhythm that changes with the seasons

    Thoughts on keeping dairy animals– processing milk, calf sharing, pros and cons

    Best advice for getting started on a homestead when you have no background or skills in homesteading

    How a desire for improved health led to a homesteading life

    What motivates you to put in the hard work that a homesteading life requires?

    Discerning when a homestead endeavor is not working and when it is time to move on

    Adopting the appropriate mindset around the reality of farm animals vs. pets

    Can you start a homestead if you can’t afford to buy heavy equipment and farm vehicles?

    Prioritizing your commitments if you want to make room for homesteading in your life

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

    Thank you to our sponsors!

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    RESOURCES

    Download Beth’s FREE Garden Success Formula: www.intentionalhomesteading.com/farmhouse

    CONNECT

    Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading | Website | Instagram | YouTube

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

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  • I am excited to be answering more of your questions this year on the podcast! To start off this Q&A series, I’m tackling a random set of questions on everything from my daily routine to our future plans for the homestead to baby proofing my house to my thoughts on self-care. Join me as I dive into your most pressing questions about our homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling, entrepreneurial life.

    In this episode, we cover:

    Our approach to celebrating kids’ birthdays in a large family

    Do I have a daily routine?

    Why I am a content creator who does not prioritize Instagram

    How I keep track of all my business ideas and stay organized

    Meeting the needs of the littlest kids in a large family

    My thoughts on my early years of motherhood vs. my current season

    Why it is important for us to get out of the house to spend quality time as a family

    Our future plans for the homestead– will we be at this property forever?

    My most difficult transition in motherhood

    My thoughts on baby proofing my home

    How and why we use lard for frying in our kitchen

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

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    CONNECT

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

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  • Every mother knows that there are moments in motherhood that bring out the worst in us. We can feel overwhelmed and triggered, and these feelings may result in angry outbursts toward those we love most. If any of this resonates with you, this episode with Natalie (the Angry Mama Coach) is a must-listen. Natalie shares her history with anger in motherhood and coaches us on recognizing triggers, dealing with anger in a healthy way, shifting your mindset, and more. May this conversation be an encouragement to you no matter where you are in your motherhood journey.

    In this episode, we cover:

    Natalie’s story of overcoming destructive anger in her early years of motherhood

    A simple acronym to help you pause when you feel anger rising

    How do you know if your anger is destructive or normal?

    Healthy ways to express anger

    Recognizing your triggers and taking proactive steps to avoid overwhelm

    How hormones play a role in our feelings of anger and overwhelm

    Where to begin shifting your mindset if you find yourself not enjoying motherhood

    Avoiding the comparison trap in your parenting

    Not allowing even good things in life to steal your peace

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

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    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Natalie is offering the Simple Farmhouse Life audience access to her Trigger Tracker as a first step to overcome destructive anger in order to be the fun, present and joyful wife and mom you want to be. The Trigger Tracker will help you identify your triggers, create awareness around them, and support you in changing your mindset around these triggers: www.nataliehixson.com/SimpleFarmhouseLife.

    CONNECT

    Natalie Hixson the Angry Mama Coach | Website | Instagram | Pinterest

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

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  • There are so many buzzwords and labels and opinions floating around when it comes to sourcing healthy food. If you want to have confidence in the food you are feeding your family, it is important to understand what terms like “grass-fed” and “free range” and “all natural” really mean. Join me for this fascinating conversation with Tara as she shares what she has learned from her years of experience in the dairy farming industry and how she navigates the complexities of our current food system.

    In this episode, we cover:

    Diving into the information overload available to us on the internet

    An examination of the “organic” label and what it does and does not mean

    Why the rBST labels on dairy products are misleading

    How to know what terms are actually beneficial on food labels

    A discussion on GMOs and hybrid crops

    Why it is important to understand the truth behind the buzzwords

    The simplicity of building your plate around animal protein

    Decoding the dairy aisle

    Finding the middle ground in the raw milk debate

    The importance of making your own informed decision

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

    Thank you to our sponsors!

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    ABOUT TARA

    As a fifth-generation dairy farmer hailing from the beautiful state of New Mexico, Tara has built a successful career out of a love for the land and her roots in agriculture. As an environmental scientist, Tara has worked on agricultural projects throughout the southwest, and as a professional speaker, her influence extends far beyond the borders of her home state. She has been invited to speak at prestigious national and global conferences, showcasing her knowledge and insights on agriculture sustainability.

    Tara is also the co-host of the popular podcast and tv series Discover Ag where she melds food and pop culture to create captivating conversations that dive into the intricacies of our food system in a fun, light-hearted way. A fast talker with a quick wit, Tara engages audiences with her vibrant energy and captivating storytelling.

    RESOURCES

    Discover Ag Podcast

    CONNECT

    Tara Vander Dussen | Website | Instagram | Facebook

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

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  • In this episode, I am sitting down to respond to a listener’s question about my entrepreneurial journey. If you are familiar with my blog and YouTube channel Farmhouse on Boone, you may not know that it took me years of trying various business ideas before I was successful in my blogging business. Today, I am taking you through that journey with me. Whether you are toying with the idea of starting a business or ready to pivot your existing business, may this episode inspire you to try new things and learn as much as you can along the way!

    In this episode, we cover:

    How my entrepreneurial journey led us to the life we have now

    Recognizing the entrepreneurial spirit throughout my family members

    The skills I learned in my early years of motherhood that laid a foundation for my future endeavors

    My venture into selling handmade and wholesale products and the lessons I learned

    How I created Farmhouse on Boone and started to see growth

    How we were able to replace my husband’s income with our blogging business

    The business lessons I’ve learned that have helped us get to where we are now

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

    In my free Blogging Success Masterclass, I will teach you my 4-step framework for going full-time with blogging, how to avoid the most common mistakes new bloggers make that I learned the hard way, and how to make it all work with just a few hours a day. Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool to find out how you can earn a full-time income by sharing what you love!

    In my free 5 Day Blog Challenge, I will share with you the framework I used to build my blogging business so that you can create one too. I teach you how to narrow down your niche, craft your brand, and come up with a content plan while also providing you with the checklists and planning sheets you need to make it all happen. Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge to find out how you can earn a full-time income by sharing what you love!

    CONNECT

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

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  • In this episode, we are diving into the logistics of chicken keeping! We start by exploring the benefits of chicken keeping for kids– what it teaches them and the skills they will gain. Then we are diving into some of the most common chicken keeping questions: feed, egg production, flock management, and more. If you are just getting started in chicken keeping or need a refresher, join us for this discussion!

    In this episode, we cover:

    Dalia’s unexpected journey to becoming a chicken keeper

    How your kids can benefit from learning to care for chickens

    Thoughts on supplementing with artificial light in the winter

    You can feed your chickens well without spending a lot of money

    How fermentation can make your chicken feed stretch further

    The best breeds to build your laying flock and where to source them

    Keeping track of your growing flock year to year

    How the deep litter method can benefit your flock and your garden

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

    Submit your questions or guest/topic ideas for the podcast here: bit.ly/SFLquestions

    Thank you to our sponsors!

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    ABOUT DALIA

    You know her as The President of Chickenlandia, but her non-feathered friends call her Dalia. Some years ago, Dalia decided to bring home ten little chicks and start a hobby. That hobby quickly grew into a full-feathered passion that she couldn’t stop talking about. Before long, she was part-owner of a farm store, teaching beginner chicken-keeping classes, and delivering seminars across Northwest Washington. While the store has since closed, Dalia continues to help others start their chicken-keeping adventure while sharing peace, laughter, and inspiration.

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    My Pet Chicken

    Murray McMurray Hatchery

    Flockstar App

    Let’s All Keep Chickens! by Dalia Monterroso

    Chickenlandia’s Backyard Chickens 101 Course

    CONNECT

    Dalia Monterroso of Chickenlandia | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast

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

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  • 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.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!

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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

    CONNECT

    Andrea Francavilla of Pine and Prospect Home | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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

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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.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

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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.

    CONNECT

    Robyn Buchanan of Minimalist Home | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast

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

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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.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSEWINTER10 at AzureStandard.com

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    Please see full show notes for more details on these offers.

    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

    CONNECT

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

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

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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

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

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

    Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool

    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

    CONNECT

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

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

    Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

  • 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

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

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!

    Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

    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 œ 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

    CONNECT

    Michelle Knox of More Than Farmers | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook

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

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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.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

    Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Beekeeping

    CONNECT

    Katie Brandt of Sweetgum Spot | Website | Instagram | TikTok

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

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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

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

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSEWINTER10 at AzureStandard.com

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    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

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

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    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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