Simple Farmhouse Life Lisa Bass

With the many conveniences of our modern food system, it’s easy to become detached from the knowledge of how our food is actually produced.  Brianna is on a mission to reconnect the community to its farmers.  At her family’s ranch in Washington, Brianna welcomes her neighbors—especially children—to come experience what farm life is truly like.  Children learn invaluable, lifelong skills as a result of participating in animal care and food production.  Brianna shares age-appropriate ideas for teaching your kids about farming and responsibility whether you live on a farm or in an apartment.

In this episode, we cover:


Why it’s important for everyone to learn about the inner workings of a farm
What it looks like to farm school your kids
Farm tasks that kids can help with
How to give your child a farm education if you don’t have ready access to a farm
Tailoring farm education to varying age groups
Fostering independence in kids while maintaining safety
The mindset shift that has to take place when involving kids
Giving kids a sense of ownership over their responsibilities
Why it’s important for farmers to welcome the community into their farm

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RESOURCES

Digital Farm Club

The Justin Rhodes Show

Kate @themoderndaysettler

Kate @venisonfordinner

CONNECT

Brianna Widen of Widnor Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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If you have ever thought of making cheese at home but have been overwhelmed at the idea, this episode is for you!  Robyn of Cheese From Scratch joins me to talk all things cheesemaking.  Robyn’s desire is to make this skill accessible to everyone.  We talk about how cheesemaking can become a normal part of your everyday routine, just like any other skill on the homestead.  A common misconception is that cheesemaking is just for those who own a dairy animal, but this isn’t true!  Anyone can learn to make cheese from scratch.

In this episode, we cover:


The distinction between homestead and professional cheesemaking
How to decide what type of cheese to make
Addressing some common fears about the safety of making cheese at home
The easiest cheeses to start with
How cheesemaking mimics what happens naturally in a calf’s stomach
Which supplies you need to buy and which supplies you can DIY
Surprising ways to repurpose all of the leftover whey
The secret to incorporating cheesemaking into your everyday life

Thank you to our sponsor!  Redmond Real Salt brings you salt exactly as nature created it – unrefined, ancient sea salt with a complete blend of minerals and a subtle, sweet flavor unlike any salt on earth.  Redmond Real Salt is offering my listeners 15% off your first purchase with the code FARMHOUSE.  Visit bit.ly/redmondfarmhouse to order today.

Check out my most recent purchase from Redmond: real salt fine bulk (10lb bucket)

RESOURCES

Cheesemaking.com

The Art of Natural Cheesemaking by David Asher

Homestead Cheesemaking 101 Course | Use code SimpleFarmhouseLife10 for 10% off your purchase of any of Robyn’s course plans

CONNECT

Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Podcast

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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Looking for an older home can be scary and exciting all at the same time.  What are the most important characteristics to look for?  How do you know which flaws are deal breakers?  Cathy and Garrett have been renovating and restoring homes for over a decade, so they have seen the good, bad, and ugly of old houses.  In our conversation, they answer some of the most common questions I get about shopping for an old farmhouse.  This topic can be intimidating to someone unfamiliar with this realm, but Cathy and Garrett break it down in such an approachable way.  Maybe you have no intention of purchasing an old farmhouse, but you want to add that vintage charm to your existing home– Cathy and Garrett have some great tips for that, too!

In this episode, we cover:

- The top qualities to look for in an old house

- Where to begin the process of renovating a house

- Awkward layouts in old houses and when it’s a deal breaker

- How to add character to a newly-built home

- What you need to know about a home’s foundation

- Tips for evaluating the natural light in a home

- The biggest red flags to look for in an old home

- DIY decor projects to complement an old home

RESOURCES

An Easy (And Inexpensive) Kid's Nature Gallery Wall

Planning A Vintage Art Gallery Wall In The Pantry

DIY Pinch Pleat Curtains // How To Make Budget IKEA Curtains Look Like A Million Bucks

How To Replace A Skeleton Key For An Old Door

We Sampled 8 Popular White Paint Colors, Here Are Our Favorites...

Posts about marble on The Grit and Polish blog

Farmhouse Pantry // A Solid Marble Backsplash With Curved Corners (I Really, Really Love It!)

CONNECT

Cathy & Garrett Poshusta of The Grit and Polish | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Facebook

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TikTok

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A change in season is the perfect time to make a change in your family’s habits.  If you have been feeling the pull to get outside more with your kids, you don’t want to miss this conversation with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside.  Not only does Ginny share a whole host of reasons why outdoor time is beneficial to our children, she also shares practical strategies for making outdoor time an achievable and celebrated part of your family’s life.  I make it a priority in my own family to get plenty of time outside in nature, and the benefits are undeniable.

In this episode, we cover:

- How spending time outdoors can ease difficult seasons of motherhood

- The impact of outdoor time on children’s academic well-being

- A surprising factor in healthy eyesight

- Overcoming the challenges of getting outside with young kids

- Making outdoor time a priority no matter where you live

- Enjoying outdoor time during cold winters

- The number one way to maximize outdoor time

- When to allow risk-taking and when to step in

- What you can put in your yard to encourage free play

- Finding community in the shared goal of spending time outdoors

RESOURCES

1000 Hours Outside App on iOS and Android

Smart Moves by Dr. Carla Hannaford

How to Raise a Wild Child by Scott D. Sampson

Glow Kids by Nicholas Kardaras

Hike it Baby

Wild and Free

1000 Hours Outside Facebook Group

CONNECT

Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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I have been wanting to talk to today’s podcast guest for over a year!  Natalie Kovarik is a Nebraska ranch wife and mom who uses her voice to educate about the realities of agriculture.  Unfortunately, the public dialogue is full of misconceptions about the role and impact of agriculture on our environment and health.  Natalie is a wealth of knowledge about this complex topic, and she does a beautiful job of sharing all of the ways in which agriculture adds tremendous value to our lives.  I hope you learn as much from this conversation as I did.

In this episode, we cover:

- Why it is important to be educated about where your food comes from

- How agriculture is more diverse than you might think

- The truth behind the “grass-fed” label

- Why it’s actually a good thing that a large percentage of U.S. land is used for grazing animals

RESOURCES

Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers of Sustainable Dish

Natalie's interview with Frank Mitloehner on cattle and greenhouse gases

Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research at UC Davis

The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz

Interested in crafting, sharing, and monetizing your own Ag story?  Check out Natalie’s online course and podcast.

CONNECT

Natalie Kovarik of Kovarik Cattle Co. | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Pinterest | Spotify

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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When diving into the world of homesteading, it can quickly become overwhelming when you realize just how many skills there are to learn.  Where should you start?  I’m so glad Carolyn of Homesteading Family joined me for this conversation.  As a long-time homesteader and mother of 10, Carolyn shares how she got started building her skillset to support the homesteading lifestyle she desired for herself and her family.  Carolyn is a wealth of information, and she is passionate about teaching others how to live this beautiful way of life, too.

In this episode, we cover:

- The most important old-fashioned skills in 2022

- Why learning new skills is actually easier than you think

- How to fit in learning new skills when you are already maxed out

- The benefits of saying no to convenience

- What our children gain from growing up in a homesteading lifestyle

- A few areas where we choose the convenient route

- The one thing to get in order before you start learning old-fashioned skills

RESOURCES

The Abundant Pantry: Canning | 25% off your purchase of this canning course using code FARMHOUSE

Also check out The Abundant Pantry: Preserving Eggs

View all Homesteading Family classes

Find full list of resources mentioned

CONNECT

Carolyn Thomas of Homesteading Family | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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