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

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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

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

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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?

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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

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

CONNECT

Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook

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

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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

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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

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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

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If you are overwhelmed by your home, your schedule, your many responsibilities as a mother, wife, homemaker, business owner, and more, this episode is for you! No matter the source of your stress, Chelsi Jo has a system for you. Don’t miss this conversation full of practical steps you can take to get back to peaceful and purposeful days.

In this episode, we cover:

• How prioritizing your family’s fundamental needs can transform your overwhelm into peace
• Discerning what you need to erase from your schedule so you can prioritize what matters most
• Why routine stacking helps you flow seamlessly through your day and handle curveballs
• Where to start if you want to implement systems into your home as an overwhelmed mom
• Staying productive no matter your season of life
• The addictive power of social media in derailing our systems and stealing our focus
• Breaking down the “I don’t have time” myth
• Strategies for maintaining tidiness in your home
• Is it possible to uphold systems in your life and home when you are in a season of crisis?

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

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ABOUT CHELSI JO

Chelsi Jo is a wife, mom, CEO, top ranked podcaster, and system obsessed professional here to help every mom create the consistent income she wants and needs, without sacrificing her home or herself in the process. 

After 17 years in corporate and 5 years of running an event based business she realized it was time to share the systems she had created to stay organized and keep up with the demands of being a busy mom so other women could have the same success without the overwhelm. 

She specializes in teaching other work from home moms the strategic systems they need to manage their home in as little time as possible, plus create major impact and income in the hours they set aside to work. 

From time blocking and fundamental needs, to workflows and team management she is confident that her strategic systems are the key to every modern working mom's success.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Take The Quiz To Find Out Which System You Need To Go From Overwhelmed To Organized

Listen to Chelsi Jo’s podcast

CONNECT

Chelsi Jo Moore of Systemize Your Life | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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

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Do you want to know my real thoughts on sourdough discard recipes! In this episode, I’m answering more of your questions about all things sourdough! How do you know when your dough is done rising? What is the best time of day to start sourdough? How can I turn any recipe into a sourdough recipe? Join me for this conversation about one of my favorite topics!

In this episode, we cover:

• An easy formula for turning any recipe into a sourdough recipe
• What ingredients to include in your long ferment
• My unfiltered thoughts on discard recipes
• Encouragement for anyone intimidated to start sourdough
• What to look for in timing your bulk ferment
• Sample baking schedules for each season
• What to expect when baking with freshly-milled whole wheat flour
• Tips for making the switch from baking yeast bread to baking sourdough 
• Why I’m moving from a stand mixer to mixing by hand
• My best tip for cutting a crusty sourdough loaf
• The top sourdough recipe worth mastering

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to part one of this Sourdough Q&A series or watch on YouTube

How to Convert Any Recipe to Sourdough

Check out my Christmas sourdough episode with Ash of Turner Farm or watch on YouTube

Listen to my episode with Kristin all about baking with freshly-milled flour or watch on YouTube

How To Cut Sourdough Bread For The Perfect Slice

Join my Simple Sourdough course

Pre-order my new cookbook Daily Sourdough

Check out all my sourdough recipes on the blog

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

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.

The world of online business is exploding with opportunities.  There seems to be something for everyone.  In this conversation, Katie and I chat about our favorite stream of revenue in online business: blogging.  The blogging landscape has changed drastically over the years, and it is ripe with opportunity for those willing to learn the strategy and devote the time.  If you love chatting business strategy as much as I do, join us for this peek behind the curtain in the lives of two career bloggers!

In this episode, we cover:

• Advice from two seasoned bloggers to those who are just getting started
• Are successful blogs built by luck or hard work?
• Putting in the work early in your business before hiring help
• Viewing blogging through a business lens rather than a personal lens
• Finding what motivates you to push through hard seasons of business
• Why it is important to keep producing even if you don’t do it perfectly
• Discerning which online platform is best for you: blogging, YouTube, social media, etc.

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ABOUT KATIE

Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Create Your Blog Dream

Create Your Blog Dream Free Trial

YouTube Success Academy

CONNECT

Katie of Heart’s Content Farmhouse | Website | YouTube | Pinterest | Instagram

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

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Herbal teas and fermented beverages are a great way to improve your health while enjoying a tasty drink. In this episode, we dive into a few of the more enjoyable ways to include impactful nutrients in your diet with CeAnne of Farmhouse Teas. On a quest to heal her own chronic illness, CeAnne discovered the power of herbal medicine and began creating salves, teas, and ferments for her own family. Whether you are on your own journey of healing from illness or are simply looking to level up your health, join in for this educational conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

• How CeAnne started her family business 10 years ago and what it looks like today
• Impacting chronic disease through herbal remedies and ferments
• CeAnne’s story of replacing coffee with tea in her pursuit of healing
• Why herbal tea lends itself well to making kombucha
• Is it safe for pregnant women and children to drink kombucha?
• What happens to the sugar content in the process of making kombucha
• Troubleshooting carbonation issues in fermented drinks
• The heart behind building a successful family business based on your passions

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ABOUT CEANNE

CeAnne is wife to The Farmer and Mama to four adopted kiddos. She helps farm lov'n families turn common herbs into powerful medicines in order to create health and wellness for their families, without the fuss. In 2014 they left their small city lot for a two acre farm outside of town. With dreams of growing the bulk of their own food they also started hand crafting their own herbal medicines and teas. It all started with a single packet of seeds and the lovely calendula flower.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Use code FARMHOUSE20 at FarmhouseTeas.com

Coffee Drinker’s Guide to Loose Leaf Tea

CONNECT

CeAnne Kosel of Farmhouse Teas | Website | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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

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I have been baking sourdough for over 13 years, so I have learned a thing or two along the way. You will find lots of sourdough educators out there who will equip you with technical and scientific knowledge about the process of sourdough, and while that certainly serves a purpose, I prefer to make sourdough simple and accessible for the everyday home cook. My goal is to remove the overwhelm and show you how homemade sourdough bread can easily fit into your life, even if you don’t think you have time. Join me for the first part in this sourdough Q&A series!

In this episode, we cover:

• How to make your bread taste more or less sour
• Can flour type change the taste of your final product?
• Storage options for homemade bread
• Why does my sourdough bread have a gooey texture?
• My thoughts on when to store baked goods in the fridge
• When and how to prepare a sourdough recipe ahead of time
• Does it matter if I stir my starter down before measuring for a recipe?
• Why variations in your starter are normal
• Tips for storing your starter for long periods of time
• How much time do I need to devote to making sourdough?
• How the seasons impact sourdough baking
• Does it make sense to bake sourdough for a small family?

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

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Check out my sourdough course: http://bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse

Pre-order my sourdough cookbook: https://click.convertkit-mail.com/e5u4wp2xdru7hp3xz0rc8h74eww22hl/z2hghnh364gm3nbp/aHR0cHM6Ly9ob21lc3RlYWRsaXZpbmcuY29tL2Zhcm1ob3VzZS1vbi1ib29uZQ==

Make a week’s worth of sourdough bread in one day

Same-day sourdough bread

Gluten-free sourdough bread & gluten-free sourdough starter

Two weeks in the life of my sourdough starter

Don’t meal plan

Small batch 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.

Living responsibly with our finances does not mean total deprivation. While there are many voices telling us how to achieve our financial goals, Jill of Frugal Friends Podcast teaches that choices about money are not black and white, but will vary from person to person based on our values. The notion of values-based spending gives you freedom to use your money on the things that matter most to you. Join us to hear Jill’s refreshing perspective on all things spending and saving!

In this episode, we cover:

• Looking beyond budgeting and embracing values-based spending
• Practical tips for evaluating your own personal values
• The top five reasons for impulse spending and how to interrupt the pattern
• How you can challenge yourself to put an end to impulse purchases
• Why having unlimited resources is not actually ideal
• How the content you consume impacts your spending habits
• Landing in the “radical middle” between extreme finance messaging
• Mindset shifts and practical strategies for saving money on groceries amidst ever-increasing costs
• Ideas for navigating Christmas gifts while trying to save money

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

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ABOUT JILL

Jill Sirianni is a licensed clinical social worker and co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast. She’s experienced in doing a lot with a little—from starting small businesses to full-time RVing—all of it was leveraged to pay off $60,000 of debt and cash flow her masters degree. Helping others is her highest value and integrating her mental health perspective with personal finance is how she supports others to identify, and live out of, what they value most. When she’s not meeting with clients or podcasting, you can find her in the garden or hosting friends in her home. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband Eric.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Listen to Jill & Jen’s previous appearance on Simple Farmhouse Life

Pre-order the book Buy What You Love Without Going Broke by Jill Sirianni & Jen Smith

CONNECT

Jill Sirianni of Frugal Friends Podcast | Website | Instagram | Facebook | 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.