Simple Farmhouse Life Lisa Bass

As online business owners and mothers of large homeschooling families, Leslie and I discovered that we have so much in common!  You all submitted so many great questions for this episode, and we felt like we could have continued chatting forever.  We dive into some practicals of how we run our online businesses while working together with our husbands.  We talk about both the challenging and beautiful realities of having a large age span of children in the home.  Ultimately, we hope this conversation encourages you to pursue peace in your motherhood.

In this episode, we cover:


How Leslie helps women along their entrepreneurial journeys toward financial sovereignty


All about Leslie’s unique vintage oven that stays on 24/7


How Leslie and her husband share the load as a full-time work-from-home family


Navigating a large age span as families with many children


Choosing peace as a mom


Family discipleship and spending quality time together


Newborn sleep approaches


Managing stress and quality time in a large family


Choosing your priorities as a mother and moving forward in confidence


Navigating smart phones in your family



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Peace on Purpose Podcast with Leslie Burris

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If the thought of transforming your home into a cozy, magical Christmas wonderland seems overwhelming, this episode is for you!  Sarah is a professional interior designer, but she is sharing tons of tips and inspiration for average homemakers to create a classic, festive, elegant atmosphere in their homes this season.  Whether you are just getting started building up your Christmas decor stash or you are feeling the need to pare it down, my conversation with Sarah will help you feel inspired to create a beautiful, comfortable, cozy space that is perfect for your family this year.

In this episode, we cover:


When we start decorating our homes for Christmas and why


Creative ways to dress up an inexpensive garland


Tips for taking your tree lighting and decor to the next level


How the average person can achieve a designer look in their Christmas decor


Some of the most common mistakes home decorators make


Where to start if you feel overwhelmed by Christmas decorating


Tricks for storing and organizing Christmas decorations


Choosing where to focus your decorating energy when you can’t do everything


Enjoying Christmas decor with small children in the home


How to create a cozy Christmas feeling without bringing in clutter


Finding a balance of work and rest over the holidays



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Check out Sarah’s previous episode on my podcast!

Sarah’s 2023 Christmas porch reveal

Linen stockings from my friend Cami’s shop

Attend Sarah’s Bespoke Design Retreat

Join Sarah’s Behind the Scenes design group 

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Sarah Phillipps of She Holds Dearly | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

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With the rising costs of food over the last few years, people are looking for ways to save now more than ever.  Christine helps moms wisely use their household budgets through her YouTube channel and podcast, and she is with us today to share some of her top tips for maximizing your savings when it comes to sourcing groceries.  She tells us what money pitfalls to avoid and her biggest tip for keeping food costs low.  This is an episode that everyone can gain some practical tips from, so join us! 

In this episode, we cover:


How your upbringing can impact your money mindset and habits


Navigating grocery budgets with rising food prices everywhere


What foods to avoid purchasing if you are trying to cut your grocery budget


Evaluating food costs based on the nutrients provided


What is one of your non-frugal splurges?


Allowing your priorities to dictate your spending habits


Considering how your location impacts the cost of food


The power of cooking from scratch when trying to save on groceries


Comparing the cost of sourcing groceries from online ordering, delivery services, in-store shopping, etc.



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Christine Ashby of Frugal Fit Mom | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook 

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As the days get shorter and cooler, I think we all begin to crave a greater sense of coziness in our homes.  Liz Marie Galvan, the “Queen of Cozy”, is chatting with me today about the concepts behind her newest book Create Your Own Cozy.  We talk about how cozy looks different for everyone according to their unique preferences and the features of their home.  Liz tackles the million dollar question: how can I achieve a cozy feeling in my home without making it feel cluttered?  If you are longing for more of that cozy feeling in your home, you don’t want to miss this conversation. 

In this episode, we cover:


The tool Liz has created to help you define and create cozy in your own home


Defining what cozy means to you and celebrating your unique home priorities


How Liz is going against convention and making her home her own


Tips for enjoying the slow process of collecting the right pieces for your home


Moving forward after decor mistakes and embracing your style as it changes


Making your home feel cozy without making it feel cluttered


Avoiding comparison of our homes in an internet world



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Create Your Own Cozy by Liz Marie Galvan

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I talk often on this podcast about the beauty of homemaking, but there are certainly times when we can fall into a slump as homemakers.  I’m joined by two Mennonite homemakers in this episode, Megan and Jayna, to discuss what we love about homemaking, what is challenging, and how we navigate the difficult seasons of this worthy calling.  If you could use fresh ideas and inspiration to continue creating beauty and comfort in your home, join us for this conversation!

In this episode, we cover:


How being raised Mennonite has given Megan and Jayna a unique perspective on homemaking


Making it through the mundane and challenging parts of homemaking and motherhood


Troubleshooting pain points in your routine and implementing systems to solve these issues


Strategies to get yourself out of a homemaking funk


Ideas for structuring and scheduling your days as a mother


Adding variety to your day without derailing your routine


Knowing when it’s time to stop getting advice from others and get started in a way that works for you



View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Honey I’m Homemaker YouTube channel

First 24 episodes of Honey I’m Homemaker on Megan’s YouTube channel

Honey I’m Homemaker on Instagram

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Megan Fox | Website | Instagram

Jayna Burkholder | Website | Instagram

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Many of us have heard that freshly milled flour is healthier for us, but we have questions about incorporating it into our kitchens and diets.  Kristin has been baking with freshly milled whole grains for over a decade, and she now shares techniques and recipes with other bakers who want to make the switch to freshly milled flour.  We talk about the history of grain milling and how all-purpose flour came to be so popular.  Kristin shares why freshly milled whole grains are so much more nutrient dense than white flours, and she demystifies the process of incorporating them into your everyday baking.  Join us as we answer your questions about why and how to switch to freshly milled flour.

In this episode, we cover:


A historical overview of the process of milling grains and how we got to where we are today


Is it possible to get light, fluffy bread while using freshly milled whole grains?


Answering your questions about grain mills and all-purpose to whole wheat conversions


How different types of flours perform in various recipes


Sourcing and storing whole grains


Creating all-purpose flour from whole grains


Are whole grains healthy and easily digested?


Where to get started if you want to bake with freshly milled wheat



View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!

Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

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Kristin's free resource list for milling grains and baking bread at home

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