Simple Farmhouse Life

304. Toy Clutter, Baby Sleep, and Teen Drivers: Life in a Fast-Moving Season + More Q&A


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Life in this season feels full of change– new babies, teenagers gaining independence, and the daily rhythms that keep our large family moving forward.  In this episode, I share my real experiences with co-sleeping, freshly milled wheat, toys and clutter, pregnancy challenges, car seats, and the everyday questions you’ve asked about homemaking and homesteading.  I also talk about the farmhouse build alongside my sister, our different approaches to decision-making, and the long-term dreams I have for life on the farm.  Join me for this Q&A style conversation where your questions guide the discussion and I share the simple, intentional rhythms that shape our home and family!

In this episode, we cover:

  • My experience with co-sleeping through many babies, how my approach has shifted, and the safe sleep setups that work best for us

  • Why I use freshly milled wheat in my baking and whether I’ve noticed any health differences in our family

  • How we approach toys and gifts in our home— letting the kids enjoy them fully and then decluttering when the interest fades

  • Pregnancy challenges I’ve faced, including varicose veins, and the simple things that help like magnesium and extra rest

  • Our current car seat setup with a new baby on the way, plus the big milestone of having a teenager with a driver’s license and how quickly family dynamics shift

  • Everyday homemaking and homestead questions— from spiders and ticks to kids’ haircuts, dishwashers, and the routines that keep our large family moving

  • My thoughts on building our farmhouse at the same time as my sister, the differences between how we approach home decisions, and the long-term dreams I have for animals on our farm

  • Listener questions on sourdough starters, selling our house plans, and other homemaking challenges, all bringing me back to simple, intentional rhythms

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