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Simple Farmhouse Life Lisa Bass
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.
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247. Breaking Down Popular Narratives in Motherhood | Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama
If you have ever wanted to sit down with a seasoned mom and ask your biggest motherhood questions, I hope this conversation with Abbie will bless you! As a mother of ten, her perspective on raising kids has grown throughout the years as she has encountered challenges and rejoiced in victories. We chat about how to build an in-person community around you, dangerous modern parenting narratives, comparison, convenience, and more. We hope this episode fills you with encouragement as you walk out this noble calling of motherhood!
In this episode, we cover:
Our unique perspective on the “motherhood is hard” narrative
What real in-person community gives you that internet relationships can’t
The benefits of having a mentor in motherhood and how to find one
How to recognize the gifts and challenges of your unique circumstance
Is the easy way always the better way?
The countercultural way we prioritize quality time together in our large families
Laying the groundwork for raising delightful teenagers
The point of biblical parenting is not what you think
Why it’s dangerous to exclude dads from the parenting narrative
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.com
ABOUT ABBIE
Abbie is a happy wife, homeschooling mama to ten rad kids, bestselling author, blogger, fitness instructor, and recent pickleball enthusiast. Abbie is the author of the bestselling M Is for Mama and has a passion for sharing scriptural wisdom combined with her own lessons learned through the challenges as a mama of ten. She is here to help shift perspectives on the hardships of motherhood and of life, in general, all while reminding women of their God-given beauty and purpose.
But most importantly, she’s a Bible-believing Christian who desires to know God and make Him known. Her new book is Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad, and she loves encouraging women to dig deep in the everyday trials of motherhood for the treasures of joy and growth that are there in abundance if we’re only willing to look. She, her husband Shaun, and their double handful of children live in the Piney Woods of East Texas.
RESOURCES
M is for Mama by Abbie Halberstadt
Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad by Abbie Halberstadt
M is for Mama Podcast
Abbie on the Ellen Fisher Podcast
CONNECT
Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama | Website | Instagram | Facebook
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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246. Quit Social Media: Find Peace and Freedom Again | Sandy Cooper of The Scoop on Balance
The impact of social media consumption cannot be overstated. After struggling with her own technology boundaries for years, Sandy finally decided to leave all social media platforms completely, but she thought she was alone in this battle. It didn’t take long for her to realize that there were countless other women experiencing the same negative effects of living overconnected. If you have been feeling a stirring to radically change your relationship with the internet, this conversation will give you the courage you need to take the next step.
In this episode, we cover:
How Sandy got started creating content on the internet and why she ultimately left social media completely
A look at how the internet has changed over the years
Addressing the biggest fears and inconveniences of leaving social media
Examining the addictive power of social media
A theory of why life feels like it is passing us by faster and faster
What constant consumption does to our brains
Coming out on the other side of social media addiction
Changing your relationship with social media as an online business owner
How technology is changing adolescence
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
ABOUT SANDY
Sandy Cooper is an award-winning author of three books, a podcaster, and a professionally certified home chef. She has been a wife to Jon for over 30 years and is mom to three kids ages 17 to 25 and a 9-month-old son in Heaven. She has been helping frazzled moms find peace since 2008 at thescooponbalance.com and is the co-founder of Writing Off Social, where she helps female Christian writers grow their audience without social media. She podcasts weekly at The Balanced MomCast and Writing Off Social: The Podcast from her home office in Florida, where she lives with her family.
RESOURCES
The Balanced MomCast Podcast
Writing Off Social
Free Quiz: Is it Time for You to Break Up with Social Media?
CONNECT
Sandy Cooper of The Scoop on Balance | Website | Substack | Email: thescooponbalance@gmail.com
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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245. Large family minimalism, natural remedies, antibiotics, baby sleep, and more Q&A!
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.com
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. -
244. Turn Your Homemaking Skills into a Business: How to Start a Microbakery | Lily & Ellen of The Flour Barn
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 & ELLEN
Lily 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.
CONNECT
Lily & Ellen of The Flour Barn | Website | Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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243. Practical Self-Care for Moms: Overcoming Burnout and Anger in Motherhood | Elizabeth of Emotionally Healthy Legacy
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.com
ABOUT ELIZABETH
Elizabeth 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 MENTIONED
Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast
10x Emotional Capacity Training
CONNECT
Elizabeth of Emotionally Healthy Legacy | Website | Podcast
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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242. Quick & Easy Summer Meals | Cooking From Scratch
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 MENTIONED
Some 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.
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.
Customer Reviews
A fresh does of Inspiration
Love this podcast. Lisa has definitely inspired me to try more make-from-scratch projects. I love her relaxed approach to creative projects. She makes things like sour dough appear way less daunting! And her approach to parenting. She makes having a large family look like a joy rather than a burden. it’s refreshing to hear from someone who is so authentic. I’m a little addicted to this podcast. Thank you (all the way from New Zealand).