Simple Farmhouse Life

If you are currently homeschooling or have ever considered homeschooling, this episode will be such an encouragement to you!  As a homeschool mom who has graduated two children, Leigh lends her homeschool coaching voice to this fascinating conversation about homeschooling as a lifestyle. Make sure you stick around until the end of the episode to hear us address some of the most common fears we hear about homeschooling.  While it’s not always the easiest choice, homeschooling offers so many beautiful benefits to the entire family.  Join us for this discussion! In this episode, we cover: How homeschooling as a lifestyle differs from other school approaches What it takes to adjust your mindset to a new way of schooling The practicals of what deschooling looks like How homeschooling strengthens family relationships Recognizing and embracing your family culture within your homeschool How homeschooling supports the unique personality of each child The importance of free time and boredom for children How homeschooling as a lifestyle makes space for children to access self-motivation What your kids can gain from living a natural, simple lifestyle even in the suburbs Some surprising ways homeschooling impacts the parent/child relationship Why you are qualified to homeschool and other common fears about homeschooling Letting our kids’ natural curiosity drive their education View full show notes and transcript 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 CONNECT Leigh Nguyen of Little By Little Homeschool | Website | Instagram | Podcast | Facebook Group Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Do you have a dream of starting your own business?  Or are you currently running a business?  Are you looking for ways to involve your kids so they can learn valuable life skills and be part of the team?  This episode is for you! Natasha has always been an entrepreneur at heart, but she has spent the last decade building a wildly successful farm business with her family.  1818 Farms provides handmade bath and body products, fresh flowers, events, workshops, and more. In our conversation, we dive into all things small business: marketing, starting small, scaling, outsourcing, beautiful packaging, involving your kids, and more. If you have that entrepreneurial itch or you are in the thick of running your own home business, this episode is full of brilliant ideas and important mindset shifts.  Join us! In this episode, we cover: Natasha’s journey to starting and growing her multifaceted farm business The importance of pivoting and evolving your business over time How to know when something is no longer working in your business Online marketing and growth strategies that give you the most control Starting and growing a business when you have young children at home Getting your children involved in age-appropriate parts of the business Marketing and exposure ideas for a brand new farm business The importance of first impressions via branding and packaging Making wise investments as your company grows Why you should nurture existing customer relationships over always seeking new customers Natasha shares how her older teen and adult children have been impacted by growing up helping with the family business Discerning what to outsource in your business and what to keep on your own plate The importance of starting small scale and perfecting your product The first things you should consider if you want to start a business from your home or farm View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com AZURE STANDARD | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com Please see full show notes for more details on these offers. CONNECT Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Many people begin thinking about decluttering and organization in January, but it’s such a good idea to begin simplifying your home leading up to Christmas.  Creating a more peaceful home environment can help you and your family enjoy this busy season more, and it helps prepare your home for an influx of new clutter after Christmas!  Shannon of Home Made Lovely joins me in this episode to talk about her new book, The Clutter Fix.  We all know that clutter doesn’t make us feel good, but so many of us get stuck on what to actually do about it.  Shannon not only teaches about how to declutter and organize, but she also dives into our mindsets and personalities around the topic of clutter.  This is such a practical episode with lots of bite-size, actionable steps you can take today! In this episode, we cover: Mustering up your decluttering motivation with some quick wins from the get-go The unexpected cost of disorganization Uncovering your clutter personality and how you can make meaningful change The myth of the one-time decluttering sweep Changing your mindset about clutter and organization Handling kids’ clutter and teaching them to manage their belongings Taking into consideration the different personalities of our household members when it comes to clutter and organization Getting started: how to know what to get rid of View full show notes and transcript 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 MENTIONED The Clutter Fix by Shannon Acheson 50 Things You Should Throw Away Today + Free Printable Checklist by Shannon Acheson CONNECT Shannon Acheson of Home Made Lovely | Blog | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

If you are craving that cozy, sacred feeling that comes along with the Christmas season, you will definitely want to join Nicole and me for this conversation about all things cozy Christmas.  On her Instagram, Nicole shares so beautifully about the creativity and joy of living a simple, homemade life.  In this conversation, we chat all about making the most out of these colder months and the winter holidays– what we do on long evenings at home, how we celebrate Christmas with our families, what we are excited about in the kitchen.  Nicole has a wealth of ideas for unique family traditions surrounding Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and more.   I know this episode will get your wheels turning about new ways to celebrate the season in your own home, just like it did for me. In this episode, we cover: - Simple and affordable handmade Christmas ideas for children and adults - A few details you can add to easily elevate a handmade gift - How we approach gift giving within our own families - Incorporating handmade gifts into holiday traditions - Ideas for Christmas traditions that help your family slow down and savor the season - Nicole and her family’s plans for going off-grid next year - Learning new skills over the winter months by reading both fiction and nonfiction - Creative ways to embrace winter with your family even if you don’t enjoy the cold weather - Favorite seasonal foods and winter recipes View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS | Use my link bit.ly/FarmhouseSkills BLOGGING SUCCESS MASTERCLASS | Visit bit.ly/FarmhouseBloggingSchool CONNECT Nicole Spring of Frontier Dreams | Blog | Instagram Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

The joy of giving and receiving gifts is such a beautiful part of Christmas, but this time of year can quickly leave our homes overflowing with clutter.  Dawn of The Minimal Mom joined me earlier this year on the podcast to chat about decluttering and minimalism, and you all loved our conversation, so I knew this topic would be a perfect opportunity for Dawn to join me on the podcast again!  We chat about making Christmas fun and exciting for our families without getting caught up in the accumulation of stuff.  But don’t let the word “minimal” fool you; this discussion is less about how minimally decorated our homes look and more about how truly peaceful our homes feel.  If you are ready to embrace the upcoming holiday season without the stress and overwhelm, this conversation is for you! In this episode, we cover: The secret to making your home feel festive for Christmas without going overboard How minimalism benefits everyone in the home How you know it’s time to get rid of a certain toy Giving our kids the lifelong skill of learning how to manage their stuff Preparing your family for Christmas so you don’t end up drowning in clutter Why our kids’ view of stuff is different than past generations Shifting our mindset around what makes Christmas truly meaningful Helping our kids through comparison and disappointment at Christmas Inspiration for family experiences that can make the holidays memorable How to navigate receiving gifts that you don’t want to keep in your home Number one strategy for staying on top of clutter around the holidays How to know if you have too much stuff View full show notes and transcript 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 AMERICAN BLOSSOM LINENS | Use code BOONE22 at AmericanBlossmLinens.com RESOURCES MENTIONED Decluttering by Faith by Dawn Madsen and Diana Kokku Dawn’s interview with Dr. John Deloney about the link between anxiety and clutter CONNECT Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Nearly every mother experiences fear throughout her parenting journey.  As Jennifer and I discuss in this episode, there are often new fears that emerge at every stage of parenthood.  We may fear failing our kids or fear for their safety, but the reality is that fear creates a suffocating environment in our homes.  As a long-time homeschooling mother of seven, Jennifer shares her journey of recognizing the impact of fear on her family and how she used the power of story to overcome it.  This is such a rich, grace-filled conversation meant to encourage you as you fight fear and embrace joy in your mothering. In this episode, we cover: How fears in motherhood change from season to season The most common sources of our fears as mothers Transforming our families by exchanging the power of fear for the power of joy Using the power of story of overcome fears The gifts we give our children by prioritizing reading aloud as a family Creating an environment in which our kids can pursue their unique interests Reconnecting to our own passions and interests in the midst of mothering How mothers can model a life of joy in our homes What to read and how to create time for reading aloud View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com AZURE STANDARD | Use code FARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com Please see full show notes for more details on these offers. RESOURCES Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy by Jennifer Pepito Audiobook resources: Libby, Librivox, Audible, Storynory CONNECT Jennifer Pepito of The Peaceful Press | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

I love talking about home decor on my podcast every now and then because I think it is such a beautiful part of being a homemaker.  As the Christmas season quickly approaches, I am excited to bring you this conversation all about cultivating elegance and beauty in your home for Christmas without spending a fortune.  Emily of Handmade Farmhouse has a way of adding beautiful touches to everything she does, so I knew she would lend the perfect inspiration to this conversation.  This episode is FULL of practical ideas, simple DIYs, and affordable ways to bring the magic and wonder of Christmas to your home this season. In this episode, we cover: How Emily and her husband built their own home from scratch Creating family traditions around Christmas decorating Ideas for decorating your space with functional items that serve a festive purpose Finding a theme for your Christmas decor in unexpected places A few staple decor items you can use year after year One simple home decor piece you can use to elevate your Christmas look Rethinking and rearranging your existing furniture and decor at Christmas time How the color of your lighting can change the atmosphere of a space Surprisingly simple ideas for Christmas decor on a budget Mantel decor inspiration that transitions well from Christmas to January Using faux wrapped gifts to spruce up your decor Changing up your tree decorations from year to year Keeping the Christmas season simple and focusing on what matters most View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS | Use my link bit.ly/FarmhouseSkills RESOURCES MENTIONED 7 Inexpensive Christmas Decor Ideas by Handmade Farmhouse CONNECT Emily Barlow of Handmade Farmhouse | Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | YouTube Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

No matter what stage of homesteading you are in, the list of tasks to complete and projects to tackle is seemingly endless.  The eagerness to get it all done and see your dreams come to life can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed.  Danielle found herself with bigger dreams than she had time and money for, so she created the Run Back to Your Roots 365 challenge to help herself master those skills one by one.  Before long, she had thousands of people joining her in each month’s homestead challenge, everything from canning to fermenting to baking bread and more.  Join me for this conversation with Danielle as we dive into what it looks like to pursue your dreams little by little. In this episode, we cover: How it is possible to homestead on rented property The importance of learning homestead skills even before you have property How to get started when you want to learn everything at once Shifting your mindset to let go of perfection and accept failure Finding the time to learn new skills when you already have a full plate Getting over the hump of starting something new until it becomes second nature Breaking down the practical beginning steps of going after your goals Clearly defining your “why” behind pursuing your goals Structuring your days to work toward your goals little by little When you have to put some of your homestead dreams on hold to tend to other areas of your life Helpful tools we each use to manage our to-do lists Choosing what to let go of on overwhelming days or in overwhelming seasons Holding on to your peace in the midst of working hard for your goals View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out The Farmschool Co. shop and follow along on Instagram! Join the free Run Back to Your Roots 365 Challenge! CONNECT Danielle Jones of Jones Roots | Website | Instagram Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community! Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com 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!

The pro-metabolic approach to wellness has been gaining popularity lately, but it is rooted in ancient ways of eating and supporting the body.  The more I have learned about it, the more I have realized that I have actually been following many of the pro-metabolic principles for a long time.  This way of life goes hand in hand with the from-scratch homestead kitchen.  Though I have already been implementing many metabolically supportive practices in my life, I still learned so much from this conversation.  I walked away with new ideas to try and areas of my health to reexamine.  Whether you are new to the pro-metabolic conversation or have been embracing this approach for many years, join us for this rich conversation about supporting our health in a truly sustainable way. In this episode, we cover: The individual health journeys that led both Fallon and Kori to a pro-metabolic approach to wellness Breaking down what it means to eat in a pro-metabolic way Aiding your body’s production of youthful hormones in order to resist stress Going beyond a black and white list of rules around food and learning what supports your individual metabolism Prioritizing connection to your body and food over checking off a list of dietary achievements Why it is important to take in a variety of sources and opinions as you are learning about health How many calories women actually need and how to slowly increase your calorie intake Why it is necessary for mothers especially to nourish themselves well Pushing back against the diet culture dogma and truly taking pleasure in food Examining popular claims that dairy and gluten are inherently bad for the body Questions to consider about the quality, sourcing, and preparation of your food The power of your mind to convince your body that certain foods are harmful Physical and mental considerations when reintroducing certain foods back into your diet Some of the possible underlying factors behind food restriction or intolerance Debunking the claims about the benefits of intermittent fasting What metabolic markers to look for when assessing your own health Why the metabolism is the cornerstone of overall health Where to start if you want to heal your metabolism View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS | Use my link bit.ly/FarmhouseSkills CONNECT The Freely Rooted Podcast | Website | YouTube Fallon Lee | Website | Instagram | Meal Plans Kori Meloy | Instagram | Freely Rooted Course

New homes come with many modern conveniences, but there is a depth of character in old homes that is hard to replicate in new construction.  It is no secret that I have a love for older homes, so I’m excited to bring my friend Paige back on the podcast to chat with me all about why we both choose to live in old homes.  Not only do we talk about why we love them, we dive into how you can approach your own purchase and renovation.  Even if buying an old home is not on your radar, stay tuned until the end of our conversation because Paige gives some incredibly valuable budgeting and planning advice that can apply to anyone’s home! In this episode, we cover: Why would someone want to buy an old house over a newer one? What to look out for when taking on the restoration of an old home Weighing whether an old home purchase is right for you The factors that make an old home so charming How our mindsets have changed in regards to building homes today Designing and furnishing your home in a way that honors its original craftsmanship Major red lights and green lights when evaluating an old home for purchase The trouble with trying to force modern home features into an older home A few modern upgrades that are truly worth it A genius budgeting system that helps you tackle your goals and plan for the unexpected A foolproof method for breaking down large projects into attainable, daily action steps Watch this episode on YouTube + view full show notes and transcript on the blog. Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS | Use my link bit.ly/FarmhouseSkills REDMOND REAL SALT | Use code FARMHOUSE at bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond RESOURCES Join Paige’s email list Sewing for Beginners Course with Paige CONNECT Paige Sander of Farmhouse Vernacular | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!