Simple Farmhouse Life

Self-care in motherhood is a hot topic these days, but the advice can be difficult to navigate when it does not feel practical for your season of life. Or perhaps you are feeling guilt about establishing self-care routines for yourself. Elizabeth helps moms overcome anger and overwhelm and embrace peace and wellness in their homes. If you are in a season of motherhood that has you feeling burned out or easily angered, this episode offers practical strategies for taking care of yourself while still prioritizing your role as a mother. Join us for this uplifting conversation!In this episode, we cover: What is burnout and why does it lead to anger? The starting steps for climbing out of the hole of burnout Taking your self-care to the next step beyond basic needs Changing your mindset about what is life-giving and realistic in your season Choosing to adapt when things don’t go as planned How to ask for help when you are feeling burned out First steps you can take today if you are stressed or overwhelmed Strategies for finding pockets of time for self-care without using screens The benefits of giving your kids quiet, independent time in the afternoons  View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.comABOUT ELIZABETHElizabeth is an anger management coach for Christian moms. She is the host of Emotionally Healthy Legacy podcast and a mom of four. Elizabeth is super passionate about mental health and emotional wellness in motherhood. She supports stressed Christian moms in overcoming anger and embracing emotional stability, empowering them to leave an emotionally healthy legacy for their children's lives.RESOURCES MENTIONEDEmotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast10x Emotional Capacity TrainingCONNECTElizabeth of Emotionally Healthy Legacy | Website | PodcastLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

I love sharing what we are cooking in our farmhouse from season to season, so join me for this episode where I’m talking through what our menu looks like during these long, hot summer days. We are on the go more in the summer, so I am spending less time cooking which means I need to keep our kitchen stocked with quick and easy staples that we can throw together in a pinch. I hope you find meal inspiration in this episode to take with you into your own kitchen!Check out part two of this episode exclusively on YouTube where I am showing the process of transforming my parents’ open-concept home into a cozy, inviting space.View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDSome recipes mentioned in this episode: peach chicken, honey mustard, sourdough bagels, puff pancake, mayonnaise, granola, strawberry jam, sourdough crepes, water kefir, sourdough lemon bread, fermented lemonade Check out the Farmhouse on Boone blog for more from-scratch recipe inspiration for every season!And follow along on YouTube to see more of the meals we are enjoying in the farmhouse.CONNECTLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo 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.

In our highly-connected digital world, many voices have come along to warn of the dangers of overindulgence in technology. While many encourage boundaries and moderation, Erin argues that opting out completely is a better way. Have you felt the pull to change your family’s relationship with technology? Before you think, “I could never do that,” give this episode a listen! Erin gently challenges us to craft the kind of family culture where technology cannot compare to the joy of real life.  In this episode, we cover: The decision-making process that led Erin to her current philosophy on screen usage Digging into some of the practicals of living a less connected life The surprising way your relationships may be impacted by leaving social media Taking an honest look at the moderation mindset around the online world Giving your family something to reach for, not just something to run away from Navigating a screen-free life with your kids How the cultural landscape is changing in regards to technology Will restricting your kids’ screen usage cause them to overindulge in the future? How parents’ desire to keep tabs on their kids may not be healthy Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.comView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.ABOUT ERINFounder of global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family, Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle—and is now teaching others how to do the same. Her cutting-edge work has been praised in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post, as well as on the Today Show. When she’s not scrawling on her trusty steno pad, Erin, her husband, and their three kids spend their days chasing alpenglow, reading Kipling, and biking to town for more tortillas.RESOURCESVideo tutorial on how to turn your smart phone into a dumb phoneThe Opt-Out Family by Erin LoechnerMore free resources for the opt-out familyCONNECTErin Loechner | WebsiteLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo 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.

For those in the crunchy community, there is more noise than ever about the dangers around us and the way things should be done. While navigating her own journey of health and wellness, Emily began to see the humor in this lifestyle. In this conversation, we chat about how Emily got started sharing comedy on the internet to bring levity to what can be stressful. We also dive into what it looks like to maintain balance in this journey– balance in our minds, in our children, in our family relationships, in our social interactions, and more. This episode is a must-listen!In this episode, we cover: How Emily’s crunchy lifestyle choices became viral content Finding balance in living a healthy lifestyle without going crazy Deciding what your 20% compromises will be in an 80/20 lifestyle Evaluating our peace of mind in an age of information overload Navigating relationships and social situations as a “crunchy mom” Making peace with choosing convenience in some situations Behind the scenes of Emily’s content creation process How we handle criticism and negativity as content creators The best way to encourage independent, creative play in kids View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!ABOUT EMILYEmily Morrow is the creator of Really Very Crunchy, a sketch comedy account with over 3 million followers across platforms and more than 2 billion views on her videos. Emily's new book, Really Very Crunchy: The beginner's guide to removing toxins from your life without adding them to your personality, is available everywhere March 12.RESOURCES MENTIONEDReally Very Crunchy by Emily MorrowThe Really Very Crunchy Podcast with Emily and Jason MorrowChocolate custard recipeCONNECTEmily Morrow of Really Very Crunchy | Website | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | FacebookLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo 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.

So many of you have been asking me to bring Meg back on the podcast, and I am so excited to have her join me for this chat all about her approach to pregnancy and her homesteading story. We address questions about what foods we stay away from during pregnancy, what homestead chores we avoid, and more. What are our thoughts on ultrasounds? Prenatal vitamins? How do we maintain our businesses and homeschooling responsibilities throughout pregnancy and postpartum? I hope this chat with Meg inspires those of you who are in a similar season to make the most of this time!In this episode, we cover: How Meg’s family made a radical change to pursue homesteading and debt freedom Thoughts on consuming raw milk during pregnancy What we do and do not avoid during pregnancy How to maintain the important things during difficult seasons of pregnancy Scaling back business and homeschooling when adding a new baby to the family Our thoughts and experiences with ultrasounds and prenatal vitamins during pregnancy View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FOB15. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.RESOURCES MENTIONEDListen to Meg’s first episode on my podcast!CONNECTMeg Hollar of Hollar Homestead | Website | YouTube | InstagramLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo 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.

In this episode, I am sitting down with a cup of coffee to chat through some more of the questions you all submitted! I share my perspective on quite a few motherhood topics – potty training, meltdowns, breastfeeding, sleep schedules – that I have found are not worth stressing over. I hope that by sharing my story, I can encourage you to let go of some of the stress in motherhood and embrace the season you are in. I’m also discussing business, blogging, homemaking, and a variety of other topics you asked about. Join me for another coffee chat Q&A! Sharing my miscarriage story My no drama approach to potty training How I get dinner on the table when kids are melting down What I have done to grow my public speaking skills How we landed on our current chicken tractor setup My thoughts on losing the baby weight Advice for a mom who wants more kids but her husband isn’t on board Breastfeeding advice for a first-time mom How I have slowly grown my business and hired help along the way My thoughts on what it takes to be successful in the blogging world My best advice for single women View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!CONNECTLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo 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.

I am a firm believer that education does not take place exclusively within the walls of a classroom during certain hours of the day.  I loved chatting with Lyndsey again on the podcast about the freedom that comes with prioritizing an environment of learning in your home instead of strict parameters around when and how school must happen.  Lyndsey shares why year-round schooling gives her family more flexibility and how their daily rhythm fluctuates with the seasons.  Whether you are already in the thick of homeschooling or thinking about getting started, let this episode encourage you and take the pressure off! In this episode, we cover: How Lyndsey and her husband self-designed and self-built their new home and involved their children in the process What it looks like to homeschool year-round and why it’s so freeing How a typical day in the life of a year-round homeschooling family may shift with the seasons Debunking some common misconceptions about how a homeschool day unfolds Viewing your family as a community that works together Making intentional choices to turn everyday tasks into learning opportunities for your children Considering the opportunity cost of prioritizing a rigid bookwork schedule in your education Encouragement for the mom who is nervous to start homeschooling Changing your perspective on what education can look like in chaotic seasons of life Practical considerations for how to set up your home to support a home-centered life View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.comABOUT LYNDSEYLyndsey is a homeschool mom of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse. Before motherhood, Lyndsey had a career in children's ministry and special needs education. Her home education centers around living books and ideas, hands-on learning, nature exploration, and biblical discipleship. She shares experiences and home education inspiration through her Instagram and blog, as well as creates curriculum and resources for families around the world. Her most popular curriculum titles are An Expectant Easter, A Connected Christmas, and Treehouse Nature Study.RESOURCES MENTIONEDSave 15% on any purchase from Lyndsey’s shop using the code SIMPLEFARMHOUSELIFE15(15% off total order. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promos.)CONNECTLyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo 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.

With so much noise around us in our digital world, we often find ourselves swimming in seas of negative voices and anxious thoughts. In today’s conversation, Natalie is sharing how she helps women overcome these negative thought patterns by memorizing scripture. Anyone who has committed God’s words to memory knows how impactful those words are in your heart and mind. If you are new to memorizing scripture, our encouragement to you is to give it a shot and see what fruit it produces in your life!In this episode, we cover: Ideas for getting started with memorizing scripture Why memorizing God’s word is so powerful Do you really need to memorize scripture when you have 24/7 access to the bible? Prioritizing scripture memorization even in chaotic seasons of life How to combat negative thinking with the truth of scripture The power of creating new pathways in your brain Establishing habits around reading God’s word View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.comRESOURCES MENTIONEDDwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's TruthDwell Differently PodcastCONNECT Natalie Abbott of Dwell Differently | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook GroupLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo 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.

You all submitted more great questions about parenting, work/life balance, our homestead, and more!  Join me as I share my perspective on these topics.  If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, visit bit.ly/SFLquestions.In this episode, I discuss: Thoughts on how to handle babies and toddlers sitting through church How I currently schedule my day to balance all the family and work responsibilities My tips for planning out and accomplishing work tasks for the week Thoughts on adding a new baby to your family in the midst  How we approach baby sleep throughout the baby’s first year An update on some of our ups and downs with having a dairy cow View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Visit the website for more information on our podcast sponsors!RESOURCESBread machine sourdough bread recipeSFL podcast episode with Jess of Roots and RefugeSFL podcast episode with Amy Fewell of Homesteaders of AmericaUse code FOB10 to save on your tickets to the Modern Homesteading ConferenceCONNECTLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

The topic of home decor can be intimidating for many who don’t feel that they are naturally talented at decorating. But decorating is a skill that anyone can learn and continually improve. Myquillyn has been mastering the skill of home decor for many years, and she helps others do the same in their own homes. Today, she is encouraging us to stop taking our homes too seriously, to take risks in our home decor, to be willing to make mistakes and learn from them. May this episode leave you feeling inspired and full of attainable ideas to experiment with in your home!In this episode, we cover: How to quickly create a homey feel in a new house What it means to not take your house too seriously Strengthening your decorating muscles by taking risks Practical suggestions for experimenting with your home decor without spending too much One major pitfall to avoid when curating your home decor Some unique thoughts on the process of finding your style Prioritizing the feeling of your home over the specific style The three decor elements that will transform any room How you can enjoy indoor plants through the concept of “plant math” View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you to our sponsors!Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FOB15. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.Visit the website for more information on our podcast sponsors!ABOUT MYQUILLYNMyquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home . For the past 17 years, she’s been encouraging women to embrace their space—imperfections and all—and make it their own. Her previous homes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens , Ladies’ Home Journal , and Cottages & Bungalows . She recently purchased and redecorated a 1905 Queen Anne Victorian home in Morganton, North Carolina, the inspiration for her new book House Rules . She’s never met a home she didn’t love. Find her online at TheNester.com and on Instagram @TheNester.RESOURCES MENTIONEDHouse Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget by Myquillyn SmithCONNECTMyquillyn Smith | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!