Simple Farmhouse Life

I am sitting down to answer more of your questions in today’s episode! Do we ever use antibiotics? How do I get my babies to sleep through the night? How do we manage toys with eight kids? Join me for this look behind the curtain of our life right now! If you’d like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, visit bit.ly/SFLquestions.In this episode, we cover: Examples of when we use natural remedies and when we use pharmaceuticals My laid back approach to sleep training for night time and nap times How I handle not having a vent hood in our busy kitchen The strategies that allow us to have minimal toys in our large family How I keep our home tidy even though I am not naturally organized My babywearing recommendations from newborn through toddler years Why I don’t bathe my kids every day and what we do about chlorine pools Do we avoid GMOs for health reasons or political reasons? 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.comCONNECTLisa 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.

There is no doubt that homemakers gain many valuable skills as they continue to grow in their role. If you have thought about using your kitchen skills to generate an income for your family, this episode is for you! Lily and Ellen share the story of how they started a home bakery that has continued to grow and become quite profitable for their families. We also talk through the ins and outs of making decisions in your small business. How do you know when it’s time to grow and when it’s time to scale back? May you be inspired by this chat with three busy moms, homemakers, homesteaders, and entrepreneurs!In this episode, we cover: How to navigate the timing of baking large batches of breads and pastries for a microbakery Tips for making a microbakery profitable and worth your time Learning from your mistakes and letting go of business ideas that don’t work The importance of marketing your products effectively Outfitting your microbakery without going into debt Walking through the layout of the baking and selling space Navigating local regulations of commercial kitchens and cottage bakeries Step-by-step process of prepping and baking dough Making your small business work for you as a busy mom Thinking through tough decisions when growing your business The value in creating an experience for your customers Why microbakeries may have more success than large-scale bakeries View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!ABOUT LILY & ELLENLily and Ellen are two sisters who own a small bakery on their family farm. They spend their days raising their children, running their bakery and caring for their homestead.CONNECTLily & Ellen of The Flour Barn | Website | Blog | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestLisa 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.

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.