Simple Farmhouse Life

Join me for another listener Q&A where I’m sharing my plans for the new year, my secret for hosting large groups in our home, my approach to Christmas gifts as a decluttering mom, and more thoughts on business, motherhood, homemaking, and simplifying life. In this episode, we cover: A recap of our exciting year– leaving our homestead, building our dream farm, launching a cookbook What my personal and business priorities are in the new year My best advice for hosting friends in your home if you are worried about the mess What we do with the influx of gifts for our kids at Christmas (is it okay to get rid of gifts?) The reason I haven’t taken any business courses as I have built my online business Troubleshooting my popular eggy oatmeal recipe so the eggs don’t scramble Is it the right time to start a business on the side when you are a brand new mom? If you think your kitchen is too small to start milling whole grains, I have encouragement for you View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook 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.

If you could use a refreshing perspective on education in your home, this episode is for you! Whether you are already a homeschooling parent or you are considering it, Julie’s wisdom on delight-directed learning will encourage you to embrace a homeschooling life that truly serves your family and your unique children. We can reject the societal pressures to prioritize academic achievement and instead tune into the innate desires and giftings of each of our children. Join us for this rich discussion full of practical advice and inspiring vision! In this episode, we cover: What a typical school day looks like as a family who embraces delight-directed learning At what point do children start to pursue their own interests? The role of a parent in a child’s natural drive to learn Why a laidback approach to supporting your child in the pursuit of their interests is a gift to them How to navigate kids’ technology use as they independently pursue their interests Shifting our mindset about what education is required for a successful life The importance of keeping the long-term goal of education in mind Recognizing each child’s unique giftings and tailoring their education to their needs Practical examples of walking with our children as they figure out their passions Advice for parents who worry that their children don’t have interests to pursue Approaching friendships and social life as a homeschooling family This is your permission to create a homeschool schedule that works for your individual family View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT JULIE Julie is wife to Jason and mama to eleven awesome kids. They live in a small home on a sixteen acre homestead in beautiful Missouri where they homeschool their children using a delight directed method of learning. As a second generation homeschooler, Julie knows firsthand the benefits of this lifestyle, and is passionate about helping others feel confident in homeschooling their kids. She offers encouragement and resources through her website, The Delightful Homeschool, and her family YouTube channel. RESOURCES Check out Julie’s previous appearance on my podcast! Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today! I can teach you everything you need to know to get started sewing in my Simple Sewing Series! Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube Grab a copy of my new cookbook Daily Sourdough CONNECT Julie Kreke of The Delightful Homeschool | Website | Instagram | 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.

If you have been following along recently, you know that we sold our beloved farmhouse and are preparing to build our dream home on our new farm property.  I’ve received lots of questions about why we bought a temporary home while we build and what our plans are for the future.  I’m sharing an update on how the move went and what the next steps are!  I’m also sharing encouragement for the younger mom.  There are so many things I allowed myself to feel guilty about in my early motherhood, and I want to offer you perspective and permission to let those things go.  Join me for this personal update and mini pep talk! In this episode, we cover: Answering some common questions about selling our farmhouse, moving into town, and building on our new property My approach to caring for multiple small children at once without losing my mind Why our recent move was more stressful than I anticipated and how I tackled the chaos What I have learned over the years about managing the items our kids are constantly bringing into the house Getting into the practicals of how I dress my kids to spend ample time outdoors on the coldest of days Freeing you from the guilt that you are not doing enough for your kids The one homemaking task I never tire of My thoughts on keeping up with memories and milestones as a mother of eight kids View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! RESOURCES Check out this video for more details about our recent move and future plans Join my Simple Sewing course and my Simple Sourdough course today! Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube Grab a copy of my new cookbook Daily 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.

As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs a business from home, decluttering is the only way I keep our home manageable. I have shared many times on this podcast about how minimalism has transformed our lives. Robyn of Minimalist Home has experienced the same freedom that comes from decluttering and organizing your home, and she makes it her mission to help other women get to the same place of peace. As we prepare to enter the new year, many of us have goals of simplifying, decluttering, and organizing our lives and homes. This episode addresses both the practical strategies and the mindset shifts necessary to transform your home in the new year. Join us! In this episode, we cover: The warning signs to look for to know whether you are living in chaos A simple framework to help you start crawling out of the chaos How to avoid the number one mistake people make when trying to get organized Strategies for overcoming the decision fatigue that comes with decluttering Overcoming the psychological pull that keeps us from getting rid of items we don’t need Breaking down what is happening in our brains when we struggle to declutter A manageable approach to kids’ artwork and other sentimental items Do we ever regret items we have decluttered? Tips for getting started on simplifying your life when you are in a stressful season How the ages of your children and size of your family impacts your organization Where specifically to start decluttering your home if every area feels chaotic View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT ROBYN Robyn Buchanan is a mom, wife, nurse and youtube creator. She started her minimalism journey because she was overwhelmed coming home to a cluttered house after working in a chaotic emergency department. Since decluttering, she not only uncovered her floors and surfaces, but also the deeper meanings behind our clutter, how clutter impacts our focus, why it’s so hard to declutter, and how life is freer without our stuff weighing us down. Robyn lives on Vancouver Island in BC with her 3 teen boys and husband, 4 out of 5 of them have ADHD, including Robyn & her husband. She loves hiking, gardening and cooking along with Jane Austen, Monty Python and Harry Potter movies. RESOURCES Check out Robyn’s YouTube channels: Minimalist Home and Minimalist Home Living Join Robyn’s free challenge in January: Simplify Your Home and Life January Challenge 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 Robyn Buchanan of Minimalist Home | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | 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.