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

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RESOURCES

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

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Grab a copy of my new cookbook Daily Sourdough

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As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs a business from home, decluttering is the only way I keep our home manageable. I have shared many times on this podcast about how minimalism has transformed our lives. Robyn of Minimalist Home has experienced the same freedom that comes from decluttering and organizing your home, and she makes it her mission to help other women get to the same place of peace. As we prepare to enter the new year, many of us have goals of simplifying, decluttering, and organizing our lives and homes. This episode addresses both the practical strategies and the mindset shifts necessary to transform your home in the new year. Join us!

In this episode, we cover:

• The warning signs to look for to know whether you are living in chaos
• A simple framework to help you start crawling out of the chaos
• How to avoid the number one mistake people make when trying to get organized
• Strategies for overcoming the decision fatigue that comes with decluttering
• Overcoming the psychological pull that keeps us from getting rid of items we don’t need
• Breaking down what is happening in our brains when we struggle to declutter
• A manageable approach to kids’ artwork and other sentimental items
• Do we ever regret items we have decluttered?
• Tips for getting started on simplifying your life when you are in a stressful season
• How the ages of your children and size of your family impacts your organization
• Where specifically to start decluttering your home if every area feels chaotic

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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.

RESOURCES

Check out Robyn’s YouTube channels: Minimalist Home and Minimalist Home Living

Join Robyn’s free challenge in January: Simplify Your Home and Life January Challenge

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

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After hearing Sue give a live presentation, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. She has been researching, baking with, and sharing about whole grains since the 1990s. She is truly an expert when it comes to utilizing whole wheat in your home kitchen. In this conversation, we are diving into the history and politics of wheat production, the vast array of nutrients contained in a whole grain, how to seamlessly incorporate whole grains into your baking, and more. Lately, I have become convinced that I want to get back to feeding my family whole grains instead of white flour. I hope you find inspiration from Sue's message as well!

In this episode, we cover:

• The troubling history of white flour in the United States and its connection to disease
• The significant health improvements Sue and her family experienced as a result of consuming freshly-milled grains
• Addressing some popular myths about sourdough, whole grains, phytic acid, and more
• A dive into the nutritional benefits of whole grains
• Inspiring testimonies of how freshly-milled wheat is transforming individuals' health
• Looking at bread consumption through a common-sense and ancestral lens
• Wading through the noise of dietary trends and keeping food simple
• An overview of different types of grains and their uses
• Does whole grain bread lose nutrients if fermented with sourdough?
• Considerations when converting an all-purpose recipe to freshly-milled flour
• Sue's tried and true hack for stocking your kitchen with freshly-baked whole grain bread every week

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

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ABOUT SUE

Sue Becker is a gifted speaker and teacher, with a passion to share principles of healthy living in an encouraging way. She is the co-owner of The Bread Beckers and founder of the ministry, Real Bread Outreach, all dedicated to promoting whole grain nutrition. Sue has a degree in Food Science from UGA and is the author of The Essential Home Ground Flour Book. Sue is a veteran home-schooling mom with 9 children and 13 grandchildren. She and her husband Brad, live in Canton, GA. Through her teaching, countless families have found improved health.

RESOURCES

The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book by Sue Becker

The Bread Beckers Recipe Collection by Sue Becker

Check out The Bread Beckers classes, co-op, and more on their website

Sue's Healthy Minutes Podcast

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

CONNECT

Sue Becker of Bread Beckers | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast

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

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This week’s Q&A takes us through my thoughts on our upcoming move, how breastfeeding impacts my fertility, staples in a from-scratch kitchen, life with no dishwasher, encouraging kids to play independently, and more! Join me for another coffee chat Q&A episode!

In this episode, we cover:

• A brief life update– we are leaving our farmhouse!
• Why I’m comfortable leaving bone broth on my stove overnight
• What matters to me when sourcing dairy products
• Do I worry about my babies’ safety when out in nature?
• How breastfeeding impacts my fertility
• What my breastfeeding and weaning journey has been like through eight babies
• If you want to start cooking from scratch, do this!
• How to make milk kefir a staple in your kitchen even if you don’t have a dairy cow
• Do I use organ meats in my kitchen?
• Tips for healthy, organic eating on a very tight grocery budget
• My strategy for always staying on top of dishes with a large family
• Why I recommend taking a slow and steady approach to decorating your home
• How do I navigate being productive in my home while encouraging my kids to spend time outdoors?
• My approach to prenatal appointments when I have other young children to care for
• My best marriage advice after 17 years 

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

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out this video to hear more details about our upcoming move

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

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

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We talk often on this podcast about simplifying motherhood so you can get more done and experience more peace. As a mother of three young children, KyAnn is currently in the trenches of the little years, but she is not living in survival mode. She helps moms get out from under the weight of chronic overwhelm and create consistency, peace, and connection in their days based on their unique priorities and personalities. If you are struggling with burnout from trying to manage motherhood, homemaking, business, and more, may this episode inspire you with practical steps you can implement today!

In this episode, we cover:

• The tipping point that led KyAnn to start establishing rhythms in her days as a stay-at-home mom
• If your days feel chaotic, start with this ONE rhythm
• The power of starting small when you are trying to establish systems for your family
• Thoughts for the mom who says “I just don’t have time”
• Finding the motivation and mental energy to make changes when you are chronically overwhelmed
• Addressing the myth of seasons of “survival mode”
• Practical rhythms you can implement today to keep a tidy home AND prioritize connection with your family
• Top three tips for creating margin in your day to get out of the chronic overwhelm spiral
• Strategies for starting your mornings peacefully even when you have young children
• Why we both prefer washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher
• Simplifying meal times to take one thing off your mental load
• How long should you try out a new routine before deciding if it’s working or not?
• Addressing a few specific pain points in home management: laundry and toys

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ABOUT KYANN

KyAnn is a mom, wife, and Jesus lover. She is passionate about helping busy moms find simple rhythms to reduce overwhelm and bring peace to their days.

Through her podcast and course, Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms, KyAnn helps thousands of young, busy moms through stressful times. She teaches SAHMs attainable ways to implement simple rhythms and routines into their days.

Her podcast for busy moms quickly ranked in the top 1% globally! It is the go-to podcast for busy, Christian moms who want to get more done and still be present with their family!

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to KyAnn’s podcast Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms

Join Lisa’s Simple Sewing Course

Join Lisa’s Simple Sourdough Course

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

CONNECT

KyAnn Molina of Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | Website | Podcast | Facebook Group

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

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I love chatting with fellow work-at-home moms who share in the joys and struggles of managing motherhood, homemaking, homeschooling, business, homesteading, rest, community, and more. Today’s conversation with published author Melissa Ferguson takes us behind the scenes of a fiction writer’s life. We talk through carefully choosing your “yeses” in each season, embracing rest, prioritizing family, and learning things the hard way in business. Whether you have a dream of writing or some other endeavor, this practical look at how Melissa gets it all done will inspire you along the way!

In this episode, we cover:

• Reaching the breaking point of overwhelm and finding the right solution for you
• A day in the life of a homesteading, homeschooling, work-at-home mom
• Weighing which opportunities to say yes to in your season of life
• A peek behind the curtain of the publishing world and what it takes to get a book deal
• Best advice for a new or aspiring author
• The importance of choosing the right representation as an author
• What it takes to find success as an author and joy in the process
• Practical strategies for raising children that love to read

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

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ABOUT MELISSA

Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including Meet Me in the Margins, How to Plot a Payback, On the Way to Christmas, and upcoming release, The Perfect Rom-Com.

She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, Woman’s World, and BuzzFeed. Join along her journey with over 800,000 other followers at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse.

RESOURCES

Pre-order Melissa’s newest fiction title The Perfect Rom-Com

Check out Melissa’s romantic comedy books here

Sign up for Melissa’s newsletter at MelissaFerguson.com

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CONNECT

Melissa Ferguson of The Friendly Farmhouse | Website | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | BookBub | Pinterest

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

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This week's round of questions took us through a wide range of motherhood and homemaking topics: how I keep my home in order with a large family, getting my babies/toddlers to sleep through the night, and quite a few things in my motherhood journey that I just don't worry about anymore. I'd love for you to join me for this coffee chat!

In this episode, we cover:

• You won't believe how few toys I keep in my home with eight kids
• A modern grocery convenience that I fully indulge in
• Thoughts for anyone who has ever felt like homemaking is not a valuable pursuit
• Sleep trainings tips for older babies and toddlers
• Our approach to health insurance as a large entrepreneurial family
• Why I don't worry about my kids spreading sickness to each other
• My thought process behind what baby items to store between each baby
• How minimalism makes the most of small home with a large family
• My survival strategies for pregnancy nausea in the first trimester

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

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Grab my free list of staples to stock your from-scratch pantry

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

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

CONNECT

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If you know anything about homesteading, you know who Joel Salatin is. Joel has been farming and teaching about farming for decades, and he brings his wealth of experience to this conversation for the new homesteader. What is the bigger picture of homesteading? How can you make money on a homestead? What should you avoid when purchasing land? If you are hoping to start a homestead or have already started your homesteading journey, this episode is full of the encouragement and practical knowledge you need!

In this episode, we cover:

• How starting a homestead in 2024 is different than previous generations
• You don’t need as much land as you think to start a homestead
• If you can only have one stream of income from your homestead, do this!
• Can you actually save money raising your own meat?
• The top small farm mistakes to avoid
• What to look for when shopping for homestead property
• How to expand your farm offerings if you want to make a living on your homestead
• An explanation for the rise in agrotourism and the opportunity it presents to homesteaders
• The importance of building a strong community among farmers and homesteaders
• What is the point of homesteading anyways?

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

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ABOUT JOEL

Joel Salatin calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Others who like him call him the most famous farmer in the world, the high priest of the pasture, and the most eclectic thinker from Virginia since Thomas Jefferson. Those who don’t like him call him a bio-terrorist, Typhoid Mary, charlatan, and starvation advocate.

With 12 published books and a thriving multi-generational family farm, he draws on a lifetime of food, farming, and fantasy to entertain and inspire audiences around the world. He’s as comfortable moving cows in a pasture as addressing CEOs at a Wall Street business conference.

He co-owns, with his family, Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia. Featured in the New York Times bestseller Omnivore’s Dilemma and award-winning documentary Food Inc., the farm services more than 5,000 families, 50 restaurants, 10 retail outlets, and a farmers’ market with salad bar beef, pigaerator pork, pastured poultry, and forestry products. When he’s not on the road speaking, he’s at home on the farm, keeping the callouses on his hands and dirt under his fingernails, mentoring young people, inspiring visitors, and promoting local, regenerative food and farming systems.

Salatin is the editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer, granddaddy catalyst for the grass farming movement. He writes the Pitchfork Pulpit column for Mother Earth News, as well as numerous guest articles for ACRES USA and other publications. A frequent guest on radio programs and podcasts targeting preppers, homesteaders, and foodies, Salatin’s practical, can-do solutions tied to passionate soliloquies for sustainability offer everyone food for thought and plans for action.

RESOURCES

The Lean Farm books by Ben Hartman

Selling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith

The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer by Joel Salatin

Polyface Micro by Joel Salatin

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Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook

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When you put significant effort into sourcing and growing high quality food for your family, you quickly learn that you need a reliable way to preserve it for future use. Many homemakers are familiar with the tried and true methods of canning, fermenting, and dehydrating, but there is a newer method on the scene that is revolutionizing the way we preserve food. Carolyn started out very skeptical of freeze drying but has since become an expert. She’s joining me to share how freeze drying has transformed her homestead kitchen and how it can improve the way you preserve food!

In this episode, we cover:

• How a freeze-drying skeptic became a believer
• What is the difference between dehydrating and freeze drying?
• A brief scientific explanation of why freeze dried food maintains its nutritional value and flavor
• What to be aware of when you first start freeze drying
• How to know if your freeze dried food is safe to eat
• Talking through various short-term and long-term storage options
• How freeze drying lends itself to from-scratch meals on-the-go
• A behind-the-scenes look at writing a book about freeze drying
• What you need to set up a freeze drying station in your own home

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ABOUT CAROLYN

Carolyn Thomas and her husband, Josh, live on a 40 acre homestead in Idaho surrounded by gardens, livestock and children. She spends her days rocking babies, homeschooling her children and preserving food for the coming winter. As part of her passion she also teaches homesteading skills to encourage other families to live simply and focus on the things that really matter... faith, family and really good food!

RESOURCES

Take my class on fermenting vegetables through School of Traditional Skills

Check out Carolyn’s new book: Freeze-Drying the Harvest

Listen to my recent conversation all about sourdough myths with Carolyn on her podcast 

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

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

CONNECT

Carolyn Thomas of Homesteading Family | Website | Podcast | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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

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We are back with another Q&A episode! You all asked how I get my babies to sleep through the night, if I’m still following a pro-metabolic lifestyle, and how I avoid the chaos of a messy home. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, visit bit.ly/SFLquestions. I’m so glad you are joining me for this coffee chat!

In this episode, we cover:

• My main strategy for avoiding overwhelming mess in my home
• An update on how I feel about pro-metabolic eating now
• My method for helping my babies sleep through the night
• Why I don’t use a water filter anymore
• How I approach naps on the go with my older babies
• Why I don’t drink red raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy anymore
• An explanation of how bloggers make passive income
• Why I’m not worried about my kids being exposed to farm germs
• My strategy for getting probiotics into my family’s diet every day

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

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MENTIONS

Episode on minimalism with Dawn of the Minimal Mom

Episode on decluttering with Robyn of Minimalist Home

Episode about the pro-metabolic approach to health with Kori Meloy & Fallon Lee

LEARN MORE FROM ME

Simple Sewing Series Course

Simple Sourdough Course

YouTube Success Academy

Create Your Blog Dream Course

Daily Sourdough Cookbook

CONNECT

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

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We all know that it is important to declutter our homes to maximize our decorating efforts, but decluttering is work we often avoid. After all, decorating is the fun part. In this episode, Shannon shares her process of transforming your home into a place you love to be by taking the right steps in the right order. We chat about where to start when you are overwhelmed by clutter, how to maintain order in a home full of people, finding your decorating style, and more. If the change of seasons has you itching to bring some order and beauty to your home, don’t miss this conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of taking the foundational steps before decorating your home
• How to figure out what you should declutter first
• The mindset shift to begin turning your current home into your dream home
• A simple, cozy approach to Christmas decor that doesn’t break the bank
• Strategies for maintaining a tidy home when you have lots of people home all day
• Establishing routines that work for the whole family in your current season
• Ideas for arranging your living room without having the TV as the focal point
• How to prioritize statement pieces in your decorating while on a budget
• Identify what your decorating style is

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

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ABOUT SHANNON

Shannon Acheson is an author, entrepreneur, content creator, home organizing and interior decorating expert, and the creative force behind HomeMadeLovely.com - a celebrated blog helping moms declutter, organize and add style to their homes since 2010.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out Shannon’s previous interview on my podcast!

More Style, Less Mess Course by Shannon

Check out both of Shannon’s books on decluttering and decorating

Shannon’s list of 50 things you should throw away today

DIY frame TV tutorial by Sarah from She Holds Dearly

CONNECT

Shannon Acheson of Home Made Lovely | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | 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.