Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Fresh off the Thanksgiving holiday, Jena and Mary Pat are back for a classic catch-up episode that's equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and helpful. They kick things off with a prayer for gratitude and peace as the holiday season begins. From there, they dive into everything from frustrating health updates and unlucky travel stories to decluttering tips, listener mail, and exciting news from their small businesses.

📌 What We Cover in This Episode:

✅ Health Updates & Holiday Recaps
✅ A Sweet Listener Voicemail
✅ Decluttering & Donating
✅ The Closet Sale Deep Dive
✅ Holiday Traditions & Prep
✅ Small Business Holiday Showcase: It's the busiest season for their businesses!

💡 Key Takeaways:

✨ Give yourself grace, especially when you're not feeling 100%. It's okay to slow down, ask for help, and prioritize your health, even during busy seasons.
✨ Be intentional about what you keep and what you gift. Decluttering your home creates a more peaceful space, and finding meaningful places to donate your items can bless others in your community.
✨ Start small with holiday traditions. You don't have to do it all. Pick one or two meaningful activities, like a daily reading or a simple advent calendar, to focus your family's hearts on the reason for the season.
✨ Your support for small businesses makes a huge impact. This holiday season, consider shopping from farm-wife-owned businesses for unique and thoughtful gifts.

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

Grounded Journals: Looking for a gift that truly lasts? Capture precious memories or organize big business goals with a Grounded Journal! With options for farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs, it's the perfect thoughtful present, and Mary Pat's customization event is on!

Good Life Beef: The secret's out! Jena's beef business has officially rebranded to Good Life Beef. Check out the beautiful new website and snag one of her curated holiday gift boxes—the perfect, practical gift for landlords, family, or yourself!

Farm Wife Tallow: Holiday goodies have arrived at Farm Wife Tallow! Snag the adorable new Mini Set for the perfect gift or stocking stuffer, get your hands on the limited-edition Renew scent, and don't forget the seasonal Pork Lard for the flakiest holiday pie crusts you've ever had.

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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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