Simple Farmhouse Life

• 277. Chat with me! Large family bedtime routine, no-fuss laundry, kids using screens, new freshly-milled sourdough tips from my kitchen

  Join me for another casual coffee chat as I answer more of your questions! We are diving into some large family topics: sibling personalities, laundry system, sharing bedrooms. I’m also chatting about some aspects of my business that I haven’t shared before and some specific tips on how I am changing my sourdough routine lately. May this episode encourage you in your own motherhood and homemaking! In this episode, we cover: Observing personality differences and similarities in a large family The strategy that allows my no-fuss laundry system to work really well for my family of 10 Navigating a challenging bedtime routine with multiple kids of various ages sharing a bedroom My tip for anyone looking to make income from blogging How I keep my life at a manageable pace with the many responsibilities of a working, homeschooling mother of a large family What my weekly workflow looks like for the YouTube side of my business Finding a balance in allowing older children to learn skills on the internet without spending too much time on screens Diving deeper into my current sourdough techniques: switching out all-purpose flour for freshly-milled whole grains, forgoing the mixer and exclusively using stretch-and-folds 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.

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• 276. Get Your Kids Outside This Winter: Overcome Challenges and Embrace the Unique Beauty of the Season | Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside

  The cold winter months present unique challenges when it comes to spending time outdoors with our kids. If you have a goal for your children to reduce screen time and spend ample time outdoors, you have likely heard of Ginny and the 1000 Hours Outside movement. I’m so glad to have her back on the podcast to talk specifically about what it takes to embrace life outdoors during the months of cold and snow. While it is not necessarily easy, it is worth it to embrace the beauty nature offers in winter with our children. In this episode, we cover: Is it actually important to get outside in the winter months? Adapting your outdoor goals to fit your family and climate Finding a way to enjoy very low temperatures with small children in tow When it feels too difficult to get outside, embrace THIS mindset shift Recognizing the unique gifts of winter that other season don’t offer Embracing outdoor life when you live in the city Why getting babies outside in the winter actually makes them healthier Tuning in to the micro changes in nature and weather throughout the seasons Mindset matters more than temperature when it comes to prioritizing time outdoors View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT GINNY Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a speaker, author and illustrator. RESOURCES 52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Abbs-Streets There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom STILL by Mary Jo Hoffman How many hours you should spend outside each month based on your climate Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan 1000 Hours Outside Podcast: Seed Oils Act Like a Death Accelerant | Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dark Calories Download the 1000 Hours Outside app 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 Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | X | 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.

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• 275. Your Messy Home + God’s Grace: Release the Shame and Finally Make Progress | Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean

  As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs our family business from home, the only way I am able to keep our home from spiraling out of control is by constantly decluttering. I talk often about this topic because I am so convinced of the positive impact minimalism has on every area of our lives. As a fellow “naturally unorganized” person, Dana has been on a years-long journey of decluttering and organizing that has set her free from the constant overwhelm of a messy home. In this conversation, we are diving into how faith and our homes are connected. If you are working towards decluttering, let this episode inspire you and take away the shame of feeling like a failure at tidiness. In this episode, we cover: Where you need to start if you are not a naturally organized person This one organizational concept will transform the way you think about your possessions Does keeping a clean home have anything to do with faith? How even well-intentioned accumulating can get out of control Frugality might actually be causing you to overwhelm your home with clutter Does your home reveal the state of your heart? This tiny mindset shift will transform your home Implement these two small habits TODAY to start seeing immediate results in your home A simple method of storing kids’ clothes from one child to the next If your whole home is cluttered and you don’t know where to start, do this first View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT DANA Dana K. White is a decluttering expert, beloved for making decluttering make sense to the person who is bewildered by her mess. In her signature nitty-gritty style she is now sharing the life changing power of God’s grace in our messiness.  RESOURCES Get a copy of Dana’s new book Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House Listen to Dana’s podcast A Slob Comes Clean 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 Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook 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.

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• 274. Recent changes I’ve made in my baking, our no-fuss approach to family goals, how I handle tantrums, and more Q&A!

  I get many questions from young homemakers who are looking for practical tips or are in need of encouragement for the season they are in. I love offering my perspective as a homemaker of over 17 years. I have walked through many seasons of motherhood; I have made mistakes and celebrated victories. And I am still continuing to learn and adapt as my children grow and my circumstances change. If we were to sit down to coffee together, I would answer your questions in the exact way I’m answering them today on the podcast, so join me for another cozy Q&A coffee chat in this episode! In this episode, we cover: Some tips for baking with whole wheat flour if your loaves are too dense Have I stopped baking sourdough now that I’ve switched to freshly-milled grains? How our kids have felt about our recent move from our farm into town What I use to clean my home instead of making my own cleaner What parts of our upcoming build I will be sharing and why A recent switch I’ve made in my sourdough process– I don’t know why it took me so long to realize this! My (maybe controversial) opinion on kids throwing tantrums and what I do about it How I fit in self-care in this season of motherhood and how I did it in years past Do I worry about giving birth to more children as I approach my 40s? Our laidback approach to family goals and vision that has allowed us to achieve our dreams How to find your home decorating style and what to do when you make a mistake My three favorite tasks in my home and on the homestead If I could choose between living in town or living on a little bit of acreage in my early motherhood years, this is what I would choose 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 me at the Modern Homesteading Conference in June 2025! Save 15% off your adult general admission ticket with the code FARMHOUSE15 at ModernHomesteading.com. 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.

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• 273. What is the BEST way to educate your children? Is homeschooling right for everyone? | Hannah Frankman

  What is wrong with our current educational system? And how can we provide our children with a high-quality education in spite of the pervasive issues? In addition to being a lifelong homeschooled student herself, Hannah Frankman uses her podcast to explore the issues in our current school system and creative solutions to provide our children an education that suits their actual needs. I love talking about homeschooling on this podcast, but this episode adds a new dimension to the conversations I have been having. Hannah addresses the question: is homeschooling right for every family? What about socialization? What is the history of the public school system and why does that matter to us today? If you have been on the fence about homeschooling or have questions about what it could look like in your own family, don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Hannah. In this episode, we cover: The unique capabilities Hannah noticed in herself as she entered the “real world” after being homeschooled her whole life What busyness is robbing from our children and society as a whole How boredom is actually a gift to children What a self-directed curiosity-driven education can look like from early years through high school Making a case for why homeschooled kids are actually more socialized than their public school peers Where did the public school model come from and what is broken about it? Analyzing national outcomes of the public school experiment How well-intentioned teachers are set up to fail by the public school system Hannah’s surprising opinion on the BEST schooling option for children No matter what educational path you choose, THIS is the ultimate goal of all education View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT HANNAH Hannah Frankman is the founder of renegadeEducator and the host of The Hannah Frankman Podcast. She grew up homeschooled, skipped college to go straight into the startup world, and has been working in alternative education for almost 10 years. She’s the former Program Manager of Praxis, a Hazlitt Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, and runs a marketing agency that does philosophical brand building and social media growth for startups, nonprofits, and individuals. 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 Hannah Frankman | Website | Podcast | Instagram | X | X | 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.

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