Simple Farmhouse Life

Lisa Bass

  • 1 hour 1 minute
    279. Cultivating a Life Well Lived in Every Season of Motherhood | Sally Clarkson

    It is such a gift for young mothers to glean wisdom from an older mother who has gone before.  As a mother of four adult children who have launched into the world and begun beautiful careers and families of their own, Sally Clarkson dedicates much of her time to mentoring the next generation of mothers.  A conversation with Sally feels like a warm cup of tea with a dear friend, so join us for this chat about what we wish we knew as younger mothers, how to embrace each child’s unique personality, why creating delight in each day is so life-changing, and more.  No matter what stage of motherhood you are in or how old your children are, I am confident this episode with Sally will bless and encourage you.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • A snapshot of how Sally spends her days currently and how that led to her latest book
    • Offering young mothers the perspective of a mother on the other side of the little years
    • Weighing what commitments to say yes or no to in various seasons of family life
    • The power of simple rhythms in establishing an environment of peace and stability in the home
    • A few basic self-care necessities that we easily forget in the trenches of motherhood
    • How a mother’s approach to parenting shifts as children move into adulthood
    • What it looks like practically to embrace and cultivate each unique personality under your roof
    • These are the things that young moms can stop worrying about
    • Encouragement for mothers who are walking through a difficult season
    • Include THIS in your life every day to change the atmosphere of your home
    • If you are looking for connection and community, start with this simple step


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


    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!


    ABOUT SALLY

    Sally Clarkson is a best-selling author, world renowned speaker, prolific podcaster, (At Home With Sally) and beloved figure who has dedicated her life to supporting and inspiring countless women to live into the story God has for them to tell.

    Sally has been married to her husband Clay for forty-three years and together they founded and run Whole Heart Ministries, an international ministry seeking to support families in raising faithful, healthy, and loving children in an increasingly difficult culture.

    Sally has four children, Sarah, Joel, Nathan, and Joy, each excelling in their own fields as academics, authors, actors, musicians, filmmakers, and speakers.

    Sally lives between the Mountains of Colorado and the rolling fields of England and can usually be found with a cup of tea in her hands.


    RESOURCES

    Well Lived: Reflections From Oxford, Leaving a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace by Sally Clarkson

    Uniquely You: Exploring Your Child's Extraordinarily Distinctive Design by Sally & Nathan Clarkson

    Find all of Sally’s books here

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook


    CONNECT

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

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you’d like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    4 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    278. Don’t Overcomplicate Sourdough: Simple, Attainable Strategies for Delicious Bread Every Day | Anja of Our Gabled Home

    If you are intimidated by sourdough, you might be believing some common myths!  I’m thrilled to have Anja joining me again on the podcast to talk about the very simple processes we use to make sourdough products an everyday staple in our homes.  Anja grew up eating and baking sourdough with her mother, so it is a process she has spent decades becoming comfortable with.  We hope to encourage you not to overcomplicate the sourdough process.  Keep things simple, and find a rhythm that works for you.  Sourdough is an adaptable and forgiving process that offers incredible nutritional benefits, so it is definitely worth learning!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • A step-by-step look at Anja’s German sourdough process that makes sourdough simple for anyone
    • Addressing the ways that people overcomplicate sourdough
    • Walk through Anja’s simple same-day freshly-milled sourdough loaf 
    • Incorporating different types of freshly-milled whole grains into your baking
    • Debunking the myth that experimenting with sourdough wastes ingredients and time
    • You can leave behind these fears when it comes to starting sourdough
    • Why sourdough baking is more of an intuitive process than an exact one
    • You can shorten the sourdough process by skipping THIS unnecessary step
    • This mindset shift around baking with freshly-milled whole grains makes all the difference
    • Sourcing and storing multiple varieties of ancient and modern grains in your home
    • Choosing the right grain mill and accounting for the cost of the investment


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


    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!


    ABOUT ANJA

    Growing up in Germany, Anja, wife and mother of two adult sons, has always been interested and engaged in all things cooking, baking, sourdough, and homemaking. With her blog and Youtube channel Our Gabled Home (simple heritage homemaking) she is inspiring people how to take the “complicated” out of everything.


    RESOURCES

    Listen to my first chat with Anja on the podcast

    Check out Anja’s book Sourdough Simplified

    Enroll in her Super Simple Sourdough course

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook


    CONNECT

    Anja Eckert of Our Gabled Home | Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | X | YouTube | TikTok

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you’d like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    25 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 57 minutes 17 seconds
    277. Chat with me! Large family bedtime routine, no-fuss laundry, kids using screens, new freshly-milled sourdough tips from my kitchen

    Join me for another casual coffee chat as I answer more of your questions! We are diving into some large family topics: sibling personalities, laundry system, sharing bedrooms. I’m also chatting about some aspects of my business that I haven’t shared before and some specific tips on how I am changing my sourdough routine lately. May this episode encourage you in your own motherhood and homemaking!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Observing personality differences and similarities in a large family
    • The strategy that allows my no-fuss laundry system to work really well for my family of 10
    • Navigating a challenging bedtime routine with multiple kids of various ages sharing a bedroom
    • My tip for anyone looking to make income from blogging
    • How I keep my life at a manageable pace with the many responsibilities of a working, homeschooling mother of a large family
    • What my weekly workflow looks like for the YouTube side of my business
    • Finding a balance in allowing older children to learn skills on the internet without spending too much time on screens
    • Diving deeper into my current sourdough techniques: switching out all-purpose flour for freshly-milled whole grains, forgoing the mixer and exclusively using stretch-and-folds


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


    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!


    RESOURCES

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook


    CONNECT

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    18 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 53 minutes 53 seconds
    276. Get Your Kids Outside This Winter: Overcome Challenges and Embrace the Unique Beauty of the Season | Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside

    The cold winter months present unique challenges when it comes to spending time outdoors with our kids. If you have a goal for your children to reduce screen time and spend ample time outdoors, you have likely heard of Ginny and the 1000 Hours Outside movement. I’m so glad to have her back on the podcast to talk specifically about what it takes to embrace life outdoors during the months of cold and snow. While it is not necessarily easy, it is worth it to embrace the beauty nature offers in winter with our children.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Is it actually important to get outside in the winter months?
    • Adapting your outdoor goals to fit your family and climate
    • Finding a way to enjoy very low temperatures with small children in tow
    • When it feels too difficult to get outside, embrace THIS mindset shift
    • Recognizing the unique gifts of winter that other season don’t offer
    • Embracing outdoor life when you live in the city
    • Why getting babies outside in the winter actually makes them healthier
    • Tuning in to the micro changes in nature and weather throughout the seasons
    • Mindset matters more than temperature when it comes to prioritizing time outdoors


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


    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!


    ABOUT GINNY

    Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a speaker, author and illustrator.


    RESOURCES

    52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Abbs-Streets

    There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk

    Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom

    STILL by Mary Jo Hoffman

    How many hours you should spend outside each month based on your climate

    Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan

    1000 Hours Outside Podcast: Seed Oils Act Like a Death Accelerant | Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dark Calories

    Download the 1000 Hours Outside app

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook


    CONNECT

    Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    11 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 49 minutes 15 seconds
    275. Your Messy Home + God’s Grace: Release the Shame and Finally Make Progress | Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean

    As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs our family business from home, the only way I am able to keep our home from spiraling out of control is by constantly decluttering. I talk often about this topic because I am so convinced of the positive impact minimalism has on every area of our lives. As a fellow “naturally unorganized” person, Dana has been on a years-long journey of decluttering and organizing that has set her free from the constant overwhelm of a messy home. In this conversation, we are diving into how faith and our homes are connected. If you are working towards decluttering, let this episode inspire you and take away the shame of feeling like a failure at tidiness.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Where you need to start if you are not a naturally organized person
    • This one organizational concept will transform the way you think about your possessions
    • Does keeping a clean home have anything to do with faith?
    • How even well-intentioned accumulating can get out of control
    • Frugality might actually be causing you to overwhelm your home with clutter
    • Does your home reveal the state of your heart?
    • This tiny mindset shift will transform your home
    • Implement these two small habits TODAY to start seeing immediate results in your home
    • A simple method of storing kids’ clothes from one child to the next
    • If your whole home is cluttered and you don’t know where to start, do this first


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


    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!


    ABOUT DANA

    Dana K. White is a decluttering expert, beloved for making decluttering make sense to the person who is bewildered by her mess. In her signature nitty-gritty style she is now sharing the life changing power of God’s grace in our messiness. 


    RESOURCES

    Get a copy of Dana’s new book Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House

    Listen to Dana’s podcast A Slob Comes Clean

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook


    CONNECT

    Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    4 February 2025, 9:00 am
  • 49 minutes 40 seconds
    274. Recent changes I’ve made in my baking, our no-fuss approach to family goals, how I handle tantrums, and more Q&A!

    I get many questions from young homemakers who are looking for practical tips or are in need of encouragement for the season they are in. I love offering my perspective as a homemaker of over 17 years. I have walked through many seasons of motherhood; I have made mistakes and celebrated victories. And I am still continuing to learn and adapt as my children grow and my circumstances change. If we were to sit down to coffee together, I would answer your questions in the exact way I’m answering them today on the podcast, so join me for another cozy Q&A coffee chat in this episode!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Some tips for baking with whole wheat flour if your loaves are too dense
    • Have I stopped baking sourdough now that I’ve switched to freshly-milled grains?
    • How our kids have felt about our recent move from our farm into town
    • What I use to clean my home instead of making my own cleaner
    • What parts of our upcoming build I will be sharing and why
    • A recent switch I’ve made in my sourdough process– I don’t know why it took me so long to realize this!
    • My (maybe controversial) opinion on kids throwing tantrums and what I do about it
    • How I fit in self-care in this season of motherhood and how I did it in years past
    • Do I worry about giving birth to more children as I approach my 40s?
    • Our laidback approach to family goals and vision that has allowed us to achieve our dreams
    • How to find your home decorating style and what to do when you make a mistake
    • My three favorite tasks in my home and on the homestead
    • If I could choose between living in town or living on a little bit of acreage in my early motherhood years, this is what I would choose


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

    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

    RESOURCES

    Join me at the Modern Homesteading Conference in June 2025! Save 15% off your adult general admission ticket with the code FARMHOUSE15 at ModernHomesteading.com.

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

    CONNECT

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    28 January 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    273. What is the BEST way to educate your children? Is homeschooling right for everyone? | Hannah Frankman

    What is wrong with our current educational system? And how can we provide our children with a high-quality education in spite of the pervasive issues? In addition to being a lifelong homeschooled student herself, Hannah Frankman uses her podcast to explore the issues in our current school system and creative solutions to provide our children an education that suits their actual needs. I love talking about homeschooling on this podcast, but this episode adds a new dimension to the conversations I have been having. Hannah addresses the question: is homeschooling right for every family? What about socialization? What is the history of the public school system and why does that matter to us today? If you have been on the fence about homeschooling or have questions about what it could look like in your own family, don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Hannah.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • The unique capabilities Hannah noticed in herself as she entered the “real world” after being homeschooled her whole life
    • What busyness is robbing from our children and society as a whole
    • How boredom is actually a gift to children
    • What a self-directed curiosity-driven education can look like from early years through high school
    • Making a case for why homeschooled kids are actually more socialized than their public school peers
    • Where did the public school model come from and what is broken about it?
    • Analyzing national outcomes of the public school experiment
    • How well-intentioned teachers are set up to fail by the public school system
    • Hannah’s surprising opinion on the BEST schooling option for children
    • No matter what educational path you choose, THIS is the ultimate goal of all education


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


    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!


    ABOUT HANNAH

    Hannah Frankman is the founder of renegadeEducator and the host of The Hannah Frankman Podcast. She grew up homeschooled, skipped college to go straight into the startup world, and has been working in alternative education for almost 10 years. She’s the former Program Manager of Praxis, a Hazlitt Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, and runs a marketing agency that does philosophical brand building and social media growth for startups, nonprofits, and individuals.

    RESOURCES

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

    CONNECT

    Hannah Frankman | Website | Podcast | Instagram | X | X | YouTube

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    21 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    272. Mortgage-Free Homestead Living: DIY Cottage of Your Dreams! | Natalie of Home of Hollands

    I hear from many of you who have a dream of living a homestead lifestyle on your own property out in the country. Natalie and her family had a similar dream, and they were determined to do it without taking on a mortgage. Rather than opting for an RV or tiny home, they turned a shed into the cottage of their dreams. Natalie joins me in this episode to share about the process, answer frequently asked questions, and talk through their long-term vision. I hope Natalie’s story inspires your creativity and resourcefulness as you work toward your own dreams!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • What led Natalie and her family to sell their property in Texas and build a 750 sq. ft. shed home in South Carolina
    • Making a small house work for a large family is easier than you may think
    • Why a shed house is the perfect solution for families who dream of living on land
    • What costs should you factor into a shed home build?
    • These long-term options make a shed home worth the investment
    • What it’s really like living with four young boys in a tiny house
    • Answering the most common questions about Natalie’s shed home
    • Logistics of moving a large family with farm animals


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

    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

    ABOUT NATALIE

    Natalie Holland is a believer, wife, mama to four boys, and stylist turned homemaker. Together with her husband they built a little cottage out of a shed. They work as a team with Natalie taking care of design and Jordan executing her vision. Natalie is passionate about sharing ways to create beauty in everyday life through homemaking. 

    RESOURCES

    See the tour of Natalie’s shed home here!

    Get your copy of Natalie’s cottage build and design guide

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

    CONNECT

    Natalie Holland of Home of Hollands | Website | Instagram | YouTube

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    14 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 43 minutes 50 seconds
    271. What the new year holds for us, when a mom should start a business, what to do with all the Christmas gifts, and more Q&A!

    Join me for another listener Q&A where I’m sharing my plans for the new year, my secret for hosting large groups in our home, my approach to Christmas gifts as a decluttering mom, and more thoughts on business, motherhood, homemaking, and simplifying life.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • A recap of our exciting year– leaving our homestead, building our dream farm, launching a cookbook
    • What my personal and business priorities are in the new year
    • My best advice for hosting friends in your home if you are worried about the mess
    • What we do with the influx of gifts for our kids at Christmas (is it okay to get rid of gifts?)
    • The reason I haven’t taken any business courses as I have built my online business
    • Troubleshooting my popular eggy oatmeal recipe so the eggs don’t scramble
    • Is it the right time to start a business on the side when you are a brand new mom?
    • If you think your kitchen is too small to start milling whole grains, I have encouragement for you


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

    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

    RESOURCES

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

    Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

    Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

    Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

    Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

    Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

    CONNECT

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    7 January 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    270. Give Your Children the Gift of Lifelong Learning | Julie Kreke of The Delightful Homeschool

    If you could use a refreshing perspective on education in your home, this episode is for you! Whether you are already a homeschooling parent or you are considering it, Julie’s wisdom on delight-directed learning will encourage you to embrace a homeschooling life that truly serves your family and your unique children. We can reject the societal pressures to prioritize academic achievement and instead tune into the innate desires and giftings of each of our children. Join us for this rich discussion full of practical advice and inspiring vision!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • What a typical school day looks like as a family who embraces delight-directed learning
    • At what point do children start to pursue their own interests?
    • The role of a parent in a child’s natural drive to learn
    • Why a laidback approach to supporting your child in the pursuit of their interests is a gift to them
    • How to navigate kids’ technology use as they independently pursue their interests
    • Shifting our mindset about what education is required for a successful life
    • The importance of keeping the long-term goal of education in mind
    • Recognizing each child’s unique giftings and tailoring their education to their needs
    • Practical examples of walking with our children as they figure out their passions
    • Advice for parents who worry that their children don’t have interests to pursue
    • Approaching friendships and social life as a homeschooling family
    • This is your permission to create a homeschool schedule that works for your individual family


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

    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

    ABOUT JULIE

    Julie is wife to Jason and mama to eleven awesome kids. They live in a small home on a sixteen acre homestead in beautiful Missouri where they homeschool their children using a delight directed method of learning.

    As a second generation homeschooler, Julie knows firsthand the benefits of this lifestyle, and is passionate about helping others feel confident in homeschooling their kids. She offers encouragement and resources through her website, The Delightful Homeschool, and her family YouTube channel.

    RESOURCES

    Check out Julie’s previous appearance on my podcast!

    Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today!

    I can teach you everything you need to know to get started sewing in my Simple Sewing Series!

    Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube

    Grab a copy of my new cookbook Daily Sourdough

    CONNECT

    Julie Kreke of The Delightful Homeschool | Website | Instagram | YouTube

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    31 December 2024, 9:00 am
  • 50 minutes 34 seconds
    269. Leaving the farmhouse, what I wish I’d known as a young mom, why we are minimalists, and more Q&A!

    If you have been following along recently, you know that we sold our beloved farmhouse and are preparing to build our dream home on our new farm property.  I’ve received lots of questions about why we bought a temporary home while we build and what our plans are for the future.  I’m sharing an update on how the move went and what the next steps are!  I’m also sharing encouragement for the younger mom.  There are so many things I allowed myself to feel guilty about in my early motherhood, and I want to offer you perspective and permission to let those things go.  Join me for this personal update and mini pep talk!

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Answering some common questions about selling our farmhouse, moving into town, and building on our new property
    • My approach to caring for multiple small children at once without losing my mind
    • Why our recent move was more stressful than I anticipated and how I tackled the chaos
    • What I have learned over the years about managing the items our kids are constantly bringing into the house
    • Getting into the practicals of how I dress my kids to spend ample time outdoors on the coldest of days
    • Freeing you from the guilt that you are not doing enough for your kids
    • The one homemaking task I never tire of
    • My thoughts on keeping up with memories and milestones as a mother of eight kids


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

    Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

    RESOURCES

    Check out this video for more details about our recent move and future plans

    Join my Simple Sewing course and my Simple Sourdough course today!

    Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube

    Grab a copy of my new cookbook Daily Sourdough

    CONNECT

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

    Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you’d like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

    24 December 2024, 9:00 am
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