Simple Farmhouse Life

286. Q&A: My Approach to Date Nights, Clutter, Sourdough & Large Family Life + More Home Build Decisions


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In this solo Q&A episode, I’m diving into your most-asked questions about motherhood, homemaking, and our new farmhouse build. From figuring out how to prioritize marriage when you have little ones, to managing clutter and paper piles, to designing a kitchen that actually works for a real family—I’m sharing what’s working (and what’s not) in our home right now. I also cover topics like breastfeeding while pregnant, sourdough fermentation timing, pantry organization, and how we’re thinking through long-term homesteading plans. If you're navigating the beautiful chaos of family life while trying to live intentionally, this episode is for you.


In this episode, we cover:

  • Navigating weddings and events while co-sleeping and breastfeeding a baby or toddler
  • Normalizing having a great marriage with less “perfect” marriage moments in busy seasons
  • How to have a relaxing in-home date night and why it might actually be better
  • Kitchen and pantry flow: am I worried it will be inconvenient to keep the fridge inside the pantry?
  • Design uncertainty and the challenge of visualizing space before living in it
  • Listener tip: what two products every mom should have on hand for allergic reactions
  • Fermenting water kefir safely without explosions
  • Plans to plant fruit trees and long-term property development goals
  • How I avoid countertop clutter and what we do with important documents to keep them from piling up
  • Naturally weaning a toddler when I become pregnant with the next child
  • Why I am choosing old-house charm even if it's not always the most practical or convenient
  • Is it better to long ferment sourdough bread with a small amount of starter?
  • Troubleshooting issues with gritty texture in bread made with freshly-milled flour
  • How I handle going out in public with kids who are constantly getting their clothes dirty

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


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    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Listen to my conversation with Katie Voetberg on episode 190 of the podcast

    Check out my conversation with Katie & Elisha on their podcast, Now That We’re a Family

    NTWAF episode on their recent home build

    Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

    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

    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


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    Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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