280. An update on our home build, saving money on organic groceries, how we spend our weekends, baby-led weaning, and more!

Mar 11, 2025

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I’m starting off this Q&A episode by giving you an update on where things stand with our new property and home build. Exciting things are happening! Then I’m answering more of your homemaking questions about sticking to a grocery budget while eating organic, how I approach baby and toddler sleep, tips for accomplishing homestead tasks with small children in tow, and more!

In this episode, we cover:

Catching you up on what has been happening behind the scenes of our home build
What made me change my mind and decide to put a pool on our property
How we prioritize time with extended family on a weekly basis with so many other plates to juggle
If I had to choose between living near family or having lots of land, which would I choose?
Why milling grains in small batches as needed is preferable over milling a large quantity at once
Practical ways to save money on groceries without sacrificing quality
Navigating challenges of nap transitions with toddlers
What I do and do not worry about when it comes to introducing solid foods to my babies
My tips for beginning homestead endeavors with two small children and a husband who works full-time

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