Welcome back to Beyond the Cops, where farm life meets real life! Jena and Mary Pat are here to answer your questions!  From practical questions about their favorite cab snacks and how to monetize social media, to thoughtful discussions on Bible study and navigating holiday family schedules, this episode is packed with stories, tips, and plenty of fun tangents.

What We Cover in This Episode:

✅ Harvest Updates
✅ A Tangent on Farm Laundry
✅ Things We're Loving Lately
✅ Answering Your Questions!
* Bible Study Ideas: Where to start if you're new to reading the Bible.
* Favorite Family Vacations: Jena recounts their amazing, off-the-grid trip to a cabin in Canada, while Mary Pat shares her love for their family's cabin in Northern Wisconsin.
* Making Money on Social Media: A transparent breakdown of how they earn an income, including paid partnerships, affiliate marketing, UGC, and the surprising power of monetizing on Facebook.
* Favorite Cab Snacks for Kids: Bento box ideas, Paleo Valley beef sticks, bone broth protein, and more.
* Dividing Time with Family During the Holidays: Strategies for navigating multiple family gatherings and setting boundaries to protect your own family's time.
💡 Key Takeaways:

✨ Find what works for you. Whether it's laundry detergent, skincare, or a family vacation, what fills one person's cup might not fill yours. It's all about finding what aligns with your family's needs and values.
✨ Set holiday boundaries with love. It's okay to say "no" or to create new traditions that prioritize your immediate family's peace and connection.
✨ Every family, farm, and person has a unique story. From historic tables to funny harvest breakdowns, these are the stories that make up the beautiful fabric of our lives.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

Farm Wife Tallow: Mary Pat is a forever fan of the tallow body butter, especially the signature Heirloom scent

The Skinny Confidential Hot Mess Ice Roller: Jena's go-to for de-puffing and soothing her face and neck.

The Five Minute Journal: This is the gratitude journal we both swear by to help retrain our brains.

3 Farm Daughters Pasta: A farm-family-owned pasta we love. It’s delicious and made with high-quality wheat. (use code: JENA)

Country Save Laundry Detergent: Mary Pat's go-to bulk, non-toxic powder detergent.

Solely Fruit Strips: Another clean and simple snack for the tractor cab or lunchbox.

The Seed Life Cookbook: We're both loving the recipes from this cookbook, including the apple crisp and cheeseburger Alfredo pasta Jena mentioned.

Everyday Gospel Bible: Mary Pat's recommendation for a "Bible in a Year" style devotional that's all contained in one book.

This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. Learn more at beckshybrids.com.

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