Simply Living Homestead | Rhythms, Organization, Time Management, Homemaker, Simplify, Systems

Amanda Carlin
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Do you feel like there’s never enough time in your day or overwhelmed by the endless to-do list? Trying to manage your home, homeschool, tend the homestead, and keep some sense of organization—yet still feeling behind? Do you long for simple rhythms, better time management, and systems that actually work for real life… not just Pinterest? Friend, I’ve been there too. And I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re a mom who dreams of a peaceful, purposeful homestead life—but feels like you’d need an extra 12 hours in your day to make it happen—this podcast is for you. Hi, I’m Amanda. Wife. Mama. Homesteader. Homemaker. Milkmaid. And a Daughter of the King. I’ve rocked babies at 2 a.m., crying and wondering, “How am I supposed to do it all?” The weeds grew taller. The dishes stacked higher than a game of Tetris. The laundry sat untouched. All while I tried to learn to make sourdough and milk a cow hoping the next skill would finally fix the chaos. But the truth that changed everything wasn’t a recipe or a quick fix. It was learning to simplify. To build gentle systems. To create daily and weekly rhythms. To bring real organization and intentional time management into my home and homestead. I learned how to move through my days with purpose instead of pressure—how to let my routines support me instead of exhaust me. Now, I’ve built a flexible, grace-filled plan that fits every part of me: the homesteader, the homemaker, the mama. And I’m here to share it with you. So if you’re ready to simplify your life, manage your home with confidence, build rhythms that last, and create systems that bring peace instead of stress… If you’re ready to care for your family, grow your skills, and steward your homestead without burning out— Grab your pitchfork and planner, friend. Let’s do this. Connect With Me WEBSITE: www.simplylivinghomestead.com Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Community group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

  1. 5D AGO

    48 | Organizing Your Home With Zones Your Family Will Actually Use

    If you’ve ever set up an organizing system that made perfect sense in your head — only to watch it fall apart the moment your family touched it — you are not alone. So many women discover their organizing style and then feel stuck trying to make it work in shared spaces like the kitchen, pantry, laundry room, or toy area. And the truth is, it’s not that you’re doing it wrong — it’s that shared spaces require shared systems. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through how to organize rooms when everyone is different. We’ll talk about how to blend styles, how to decide who to organize for, and how to simplify systems so they’re easy to reset — even on busy homestead days. I’ll also share how I organize differently for my own family than I do for my mother, and why that distinction matters so much. You’ll leave this episode inspired and equipped to pick one space in your home and make a small, practical change that actually sticks — without overwhelm or guilt. Come listen in, friend. We’ll figure this out together, one room at a time.   Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Community group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    20 min

  2. FEB 6

    47 | Overwhelmed by Organization? Zoning Is the Missing Step to Simplify Daily Life

    If your days feel heavier than they should—like every simple task takes too many steps—I want you to know there’s a reason for that. Most overwhelm isn’t about motivation or discipline. It’s about friction built into our homes. In this episode, I’m breaking down what zoning really is and why it works so beautifully in both homes and homesteads. I walk you through kitchen zoning first—because it’s familiar—and then show you how the same idea applies to entryways, school spaces, work areas, and even the flow of coming and going from your home. You’ll learn how to define zones based on real life, not ideal life, and how hotspots and clutter piles are actually clues that a space needs to be rezoned—not fixed or forced. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a short, manageable list of zones to create or tweak this week. If you’re craving more calm, less walking, and a home that supports your energy instead of draining it, this episode is for you. Come listen in—and let’s create flow together. 💛   Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Community group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    23 min

  3. JAN 30

    46 | Why Your Home Organization Keep Failing: Finding Systems That Work For You!

    If you’ve ever tried an organizing system that looked perfect but completely fell apart in real life, I want you to know something right away—you’re not broken, and you’re not bad at homemaking. For years, I watched how differently the people in my own family functioned. I’m a hidden, detailed organizer. My husband needs to see everything, and everything is in its place. My mom? Big, open, visual categories or nothing works. Once I saw that, it all clicked—our homes and spaces weren’t failing us. The systems just didn’t match our brains. In this episode, I’m walking you through the four core organizing styles—macro, micro, visual, and hidden—using a simple grid that makes it easy to see where you naturally fall. We’ll talk about why systems fail, how styles can shift by room or season, and how to organize for the person who actually uses the space. My hope is that by the end of this episode, you feel encouraged and relieved—knowing you don’t need more discipline or prettier bins. You just need systems that support the way God designed you. Come listen in, and then join us inside the free community to share your organizing style and the small change you’re making this week. You don’t have to figure this out alone. 🤍   Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Community group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    26 min

  4. JAN 23

    45 | Why Organization Fails in Homestead Homemaking (And How to Fix It)

    If your house feels chaotic no matter how much you tidy, I want you to hear this first — you are not failing. Most of the time, we’re just fighting patterns we can’t yet see. In this episode, I walk you through how to identify your home’s hidden friction zones — the clutter hotspots, broken systems, and spaces that don’t match how your family really lives. I share what I noticed when I started doing evening resets and why thinking in usable zones changed everything for me. Together, we’ll talk through simple ways to look at your home with clarity instead of shame, so you can stop guessing what to organize and finally focus on the areas that actually matter. You’ll finish this episode knowing exactly where to start — and feeling encouraged that calm is possible. Come listen in, and let’s take this next step together.   Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Facebook group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    17 min

  5. JAN 16

    44 | Your Home Has a Job On The Homestead — Are You Organizing It for the Right Purpose?

    If you’ve ever looked around your house and wondered why all the organizing advice still isn’t working—you’re not alone. So many homestead moms are trying to fix clutter and chaos without first stopping to ask what their home is actually meant to do. In this episode, I’m walking you through a perspective shift that changed everything for me. Before I ever learned how to manage my time, I learned how to organize my home around purpose—not perfection. When I finally understood my home as both a launch pad for our family and a safe place to land, everything from decluttering to daily rhythms started making sense. We’ll talk about the true role of the home—safety, nourishment, rest, and mission—and how recognizing friction points can guide you instead of discouraging you. You’ll walk away encouraged, clearer, and equipped with one simple step you can take today to bring peace back into your space. I can’t wait for you to listen in—and I’d love to hear the purpose you define for your home. We’re walking this journey together.   Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Facebook group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    18 min

  6. JAN 9

    43 | Overwhelmed by Your Schedule? The Time Management Tips Every SAHM Homesteader Needs to Finally Get Organized

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling two full-time jobs—running your home and your homestead—you’re not alone. I used to feel buried under all the appointments, projects, and chores that lived only in my head. But little by little, I found a rhythm that brought it all together. In this episode, I’m sharing the four tools that changed everything for me: a shared Google Calendar, a simple paper planner, a family command center, and my trusty Homestead Binder. I’ll walk you through how they work together and how you can start using them to bring calm and clarity to your days. Let’s trade overwhelm for order, one tool at a time. Tune in and let’s simplify our days—together. Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Facebook group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    25 min

  7. JAN 2

    42 | Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Homestead Kitchen - 3 Easy Ways to Actually Use Your Preserved Food This Season

    Have you ever spent the whole summer canning, freezing, and preserving food… only to realize months later that you barely used any of it? I’ve been there. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the simple shift that helped me stop forgetting what I worked so hard to put up — and start actually serving it at my family’s table. We’ll talk about making your preserved food visible, connecting it to the meals you already love, and creating a tiny night-before rhythm that makes using what you have so much easier. You’ll walk away with practical ideas you can try tonight, and a short list of meal inspiration to help you feel empowered in your homestead kitchen again. If you’re ready to turn all those jars and freezer bags into real meals, this episode is your invitation. Let’s walk it together, one simple step at a time. Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Facebook group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    16 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    41 | Feeling Behind Already? How SAHM Homesteaders Can Reset Their Rhythms for the New Year

    You know that strange in-between week after Christmas—when the house feels messy, time feels slow, and you’re not sure what day it is? I’ve been there too. Between the toys, cookie crumbs, and leftover wrapping paper, it’s easy to feel like the joy of Christmas left behind a tornado. In this episode, I’m sharing how I use that quiet “dead space” between Christmas and the New Year to reset my home and heart. We’ll talk about simple ways to tidy your main spaces, rehome new gifts, and start dreaming for the year ahead—without overwhelm. If you’ve been craving peace after the holiday rush, this is your gentle reminder that order brings calm, and calm brings joy. Grab a cozy drink, take a breath, and let’s step into the new year together—with hope and a peaceful home. Connect With Me Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Facebook group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

    22 min
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Do you feel like there’s never enough time in your day or overwhelmed by the endless to-do list? Trying to manage your home, homeschool, tend the homestead, and keep some sense of organization—yet still feeling behind? Do you long for simple rhythms, better time management, and systems that actually work for real life… not just Pinterest? Friend, I’ve been there too. And I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re a mom who dreams of a peaceful, purposeful homestead life—but feels like you’d need an extra 12 hours in your day to make it happen—this podcast is for you. Hi, I’m Amanda. Wife. Mama. Homesteader. Homemaker. Milkmaid. And a Daughter of the King. I’ve rocked babies at 2 a.m., crying and wondering, “How am I supposed to do it all?” The weeds grew taller. The dishes stacked higher than a game of Tetris. The laundry sat untouched. All while I tried to learn to make sourdough and milk a cow hoping the next skill would finally fix the chaos. But the truth that changed everything wasn’t a recipe or a quick fix. It was learning to simplify. To build gentle systems. To create daily and weekly rhythms. To bring real organization and intentional time management into my home and homestead. I learned how to move through my days with purpose instead of pressure—how to let my routines support me instead of exhaust me. Now, I’ve built a flexible, grace-filled plan that fits every part of me: the homesteader, the homemaker, the mama. And I’m here to share it with you. So if you’re ready to simplify your life, manage your home with confidence, build rhythms that last, and create systems that bring peace instead of stress… If you’re ready to care for your family, grow your skills, and steward your homestead without burning out— Grab your pitchfork and planner, friend. Let’s do this. Connect With Me WEBSITE: www.simplylivinghomestead.com Join the Community – Come be part of the Simply Living Homestead family! Our private Community group is where real conversations happen and encouragement is shared. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/community Subscribe to the Newsletter – Stay connected with monthly homestead updates, recipes, and encouragement to simplify your life. Plus behind the scenes of baby animals and homestead life! www.simplylivinghomestead.com/newsletter Review the Podcast – If this show has encouraged or helped you, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your words help other women find the podcast and simplify their own homestead journey.  www.simplylivinghomestead.com/review Free 15-Minute Coaching Chat –  Not sure where to start with your home, time, or homestead rhythms? Let’s chat for 15 minutes and see what support would help you move forward with clarity and peace. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/call  Book a 1-Hour Coaching Session – Ready for real clarity and a plan that finally fits your life? In this focused hour, we’ll work through the areas you feel most overwhelmed—your home, your time, or your homestead systems—and create practical steps you can use right away. www.simplylivinghomestead.com/coach

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