Simple Farmhouse Life

By Lisa Bass

With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschoo... more

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December 03, 2024266. Homemaker Q&A: Grocery budget, breastfeeding and fertility, my best marriage advice, and more!
This week’s Q&A takes us through my thoughts on our upcoming move, how breastfeeding impacts my fertility, staples in a from-scratch kitchen, life with no dishwasher, encouraging kids to play independently, and more! Join me for another coffee chat Q&A episode!
In this episode, we cover:
A brief life update– we are leaving our farmhouse!
Why I’m comfortable leaving bone broth on my stove overnight
What matters to me when sourcing dairy products
Do I worry about my babies’ safety when out in nature?
How breastfeeding impacts my fertility
What my breastfeeding and weaning journey has been like through eight babies
If you want to start cooking from scratch, do this!
How to make milk kefir a staple in your kitchen even if you don’t have a dairy cow
Do I use organ meats in my kitchen?
Tips for healthy, organic eating on a very tight grocery budget
My strategy for always staying on top of dishes with a large family
Why I recommend taking a slow and steady approach to decorating your home
How do I navigate being productive in my home while encouraging my kids to spend time outdoors?
My approach to prenatal appointments when I have other young children to care for
My best marriage advice after 17 years

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out this video to hear more details about our upcoming move
Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today!
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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46min
November 26, 2024265. Motherhood Does Not Have to Be Overwhelming: Systems for Peace and Presence at Home | KyAnn Molina of Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms
We talk often on this podcast about simplifying motherhood so you can get more done and experience more peace. As a mother of three young children, KyAnn is currently in the trenches of the little years, but she is not living in survival mode. She helps moms get out from under the weight of chronic overwhelm and create consistency, peace, and connection in their days based on their unique priorities and personalities. If you are struggling with burnout from trying to manage motherhood, homemaking, business, and more, may this episode inspire you with practical steps you can implement today!
In this episode, we cover:
The tipping point that led KyAnn to start establishing rhythms in her days as a stay-at-home mom
If your days feel chaotic, start with this ONE rhythm
The power of starting small when you are trying to establish systems for your family
Thoughts for the mom who says “I just don’t have time”
Finding the motivation and mental energy to make changes when you are chronically overwhelmed
Addressing the myth of seasons of “survival mode”
Practical rhythms you can implement today to keep a tidy home AND prioritize connection with your family
Top three tips for creating margin in your day to get out of the chronic overwhelm spiral
Strategies for starting your mornings peacefully even when you have young children
Why we both prefer washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher
Simplifying meal times to take one thing off your mental load
How long should you try out a new routine before deciding if it’s working or not?
Addressing a few specific pain points in home management: laundry and toys

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
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ABOUT KYANN
KyAnn is a mom, wife, and Jesus lover. She is passionate about helping busy moms find simple rhythms to reduce overwhelm and bring peace to their days.
Through her podcast and course, Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms, KyAnn helps thousands of young, busy moms through stressful times. She teaches SAHMs attainable ways to implement simple rhythms and routines into their days.
Her podcast for busy moms quickly ranked in the top 1% globally! It is the go-to podcast for busy, Christian moms who want to get more done and still be present with their family!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Listen to KyAnn’s podcast Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms
Join Lisa’s Simple Sewing Course
Join Lisa’s Simple Sourdough Course
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube
CONNECT
KyAnn Molina of Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | Website | Podcast | Facebook Group
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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58min
November 19, 2024264. Work-At-Home Moms: Asking for Help + Getting It All Done | Melissa Ferguson of The Friendly Farmhouse
I love chatting with fellow work-at-home moms who share in the joys and struggles of managing motherhood, homemaking, homeschooling, business, homesteading, rest, community, and more. Today’s conversation with published author Melissa Ferguson takes us behind the scenes of a fiction writer’s life. We talk through carefully choosing your “yeses” in each season, embracing rest, prioritizing family, and learning things the hard way in business. Whether you have a dream of writing or some other endeavor, this practical look at how Melissa gets it all done will inspire you along the way!
In this episode, we cover:
Reaching the breaking point of overwhelm and finding the right solution for you
A day in the life of a homesteading, homeschooling, work-at-home mom
Weighing which opportunities to say yes to in your season of life
A peek behind the curtain of the publishing world and what it takes to get a book deal
Best advice for a new or aspiring author
The importance of choosing the right representation as an author
What it takes to find success as an author and joy in the process
Practical strategies for raising children that love to read

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
ABOUT MELISSA
Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including Meet Me in the Margins, How to Plot a Payback, On the Way to Christmas, and upcoming release, The Perfect Rom-Com.
She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, Woman’s World, and BuzzFeed. Join along her journey with over 800,000 other followers at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse.
RESOURCES
Pre-order Melissa’s newest fiction title The Perfect Rom-Com
Check out Melissa’s romantic comedy books here
Sign up for Melissa’s newsletter at MelissaFerguson.com
Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today!
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube
CONNECT
Melissa Ferguson of The Friendly Farmhouse | Website | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | BookBub | Pinterest
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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1h 4min
November 12, 2024263. Things I don't worry about anymore as a mom of 8 + more Q&A!
This week's round of questions took us through a wide range of motherhood and homemaking topics: how I keep my home in order with a large family, getting my babies/toddlers to sleep through the night, and quite a few things in my motherhood journey that I just don't worry about anymore. I'd love for you to join me for this coffee chat!
In this episode, we cover:
You won't believe how few toys I keep in my home with eight kids
A modern grocery convenience that I fully indulge in
Thoughts for anyone who has ever felt like homemaking is not a valuable pursuit
Sleep trainings tips for older babies and toddlers
Our approach to health insurance as a large entrepreneurial family
Why I don't worry about my kids spreading sickness to each other
My thought process behind what baby items to store between each baby
How minimalism makes the most of small home with a large family
My survival strategies for pregnancy nausea in the first trimester
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Grab my free list of staples to stock your from-scratch pantry
Join my Simple Sewing course and my Simple Sourdough course today!
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube
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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51min
November 05, 2024262. Homestead Q&A: Make an Income, Find Land, Build Community | Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms
If you know anything about homesteading, you know who Joel Salatin is. Joel has been farming and teaching about farming for decades, and he brings his wealth of experience to this conversation for the new homesteader. What is the bigger picture of homesteading? How can you make money on a homestead? What should you avoid when purchasing land? If you are hoping to start a homestead or have already started your homesteading journey, this episode is full of the encouragement and practical knowledge you need!
In this episode, we cover:
How starting a homestead in 2024 is different than previous generations
You don’t need as much land as you think to start a homestead
If you can only have one stream of income from your homestead, do this!
Can you actually save money raising your own meat?
The top small farm mistakes to avoid
What to look for when shopping for homestead property
How to expand your farm offerings if you want to make a living on your homestead
An explanation for the rise in agrotourism and the opportunity it presents to homesteaders
The importance of building a strong community among farmers and homesteaders
What is the point of homesteading anyways?

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
ABOUT JOEL
Joel Salatin calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Others who like him call him the most famous farmer in the world, the high priest of the pasture, and the most eclectic thinker from Virginia since Thomas Jefferson. Those who don’t like him call him a bio-terrorist, Typhoid Mary, charlatan, and starvation advocate.
With 12 published books and a thriving multi-generational family farm, he draws on a lifetime of food, farming, and fantasy to entertain and inspire audiences around the world. He’s as comfortable moving cows in a pasture as addressing CEOs at a Wall Street business conference.
He co-owns, with his family, Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia. Featured in the New York Times bestseller Omnivore’s Dilemma and award-winning documentary Food Inc., the farm services more than 5,000 families, 50 restaurants, 10 retail outlets, and a farmers’ market with salad bar beef, pigaerator pork, pastured poultry, and forestry products. When he’s not on the road speaking, he’s at home on the farm, keeping the callouses on his hands and dirt under his fingernails, mentoring young people, inspiring visitors, and promoting local, regenerative food and farming systems.
Salatin is the editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer, granddaddy catalyst for the grass farming movement. He writes the Pitchfork Pulpit column for Mother Earth News, as well as numerous guest articles for ACRES USA and other publications. A frequent guest on radio programs and podcasts targeting preppers, homesteaders, and foodies, Salatin’s practical, can-do solutions tied to passionate soliloquies for sustainability offer everyone food for thought and plans for action.
RESOURCES
The Lean Farm books by Ben Hartman
Selling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith
The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer by Joel Salatin
Polyface Micro by Joel Salatin
Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today!
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube
CONNECT
Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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1h 1min
October 29, 2024261. Freeze Drying: The Food Preservation Method Every Homestead Kitchen Needs | Carolyn of Homesteading Family
When you put significant effort into sourcing and growing high quality food for your family, you quickly learn that you need a reliable way to preserve it for future use. Many homemakers are familiar with the tried and true methods of canning, fermenting, and dehydrating, but there is a newer method on the scene that is revolutionizing the way we preserve food. Carolyn started out very skeptical of freeze drying but has since become an expert. She’s joining me to share how freeze drying has transformed her homestead kitchen and how it can improve the way you preserve food!
In this episode, we cover:
How a freeze-drying skeptic became a believer
What is the difference between dehydrating and freeze drying?
A brief scientific explanation of why freeze dried food maintains its nutritional value and flavor
What to be aware of when you first start freeze drying
How to know if your freeze dried food is safe to eat
Talking through various short-term and long-term storage options
How freeze drying lends itself to from-scratch meals on-the-go
A behind-the-scenes look at writing a book about freeze drying
What you need to set up a freeze drying station in your own home

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
ABOUT CAROLYN
Carolyn Thomas and her husband, Josh, live on a 40 acre homestead in Idaho surrounded by gardens, livestock and children. She spends her days rocking babies, homeschooling her children and preserving food for the coming winter. As part of her passion she also teaches homesteading skills to encourage other families to live simply and focus on the things that really matter... faith, family and really good food!
RESOURCES
Take my class on fermenting vegetables through School of Traditional Skills
Check out Carolyn’s new book: Freeze-Drying the Harvest
Listen to my recent conversation all about sourdough myths with Carolyn on her podcast
Join my Simple Sewing course and my Simple Sourdough course today!
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube
CONNECT
Carolyn Thomas of Homesteading Family | Website | Podcast | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
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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55min
October 22, 2024260. How I get my babies to sleep through the night, why my home stays (mostly) tidy, my favorite stream of passive income, and more Q&A!
We are back with another Q&A episode! You all asked how I get my babies to sleep through the night, if I’m still following a pro-metabolic lifestyle, and how I avoid the chaos of a messy home. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, visit bit.ly/SFLquestions. I’m so glad you are joining me for this coffee chat!
In this episode, we cover:
My main strategy for avoiding overwhelming mess in my home
An update on how I feel about pro-metabolic eating now
My method for helping my babies sleep through the night
Why I don’t use a water filter anymore
How I approach naps on the go with my older babies
Why I don’t drink red raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy anymore
An explanation of how bloggers make passive income
Why I’m not worried about my kids being exposed to farm germs
My strategy for getting probiotics into my family’s diet every day

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
MENTIONS
Episode on minimalism with Dawn of the Minimal Mom
Episode on decluttering with Robyn of Minimalist Home
Episode about the pro-metabolic approach to health with Kori Meloy & Fallon Lee
LEARN MORE FROM ME
Simple Sewing Series Course
Simple Sourdough Course
YouTube Success Academy
Create Your Blog Dream Course
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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46min
October 15, 2024259. More Style, Less Mess: Declutter and Decorate Your Way to a Home You Love | Shannon Acheson of Home Made Lovely
We all know that it is important to declutter our homes to maximize our decorating efforts, but decluttering is work we often avoid. After all, decorating is the fun part. In this episode, Shannon shares her process of transforming your home into a place you love to be by taking the right steps in the right order. We chat about where to start when you are overwhelmed by clutter, how to maintain order in a home full of people, finding your decorating style, and more. If the change of seasons has you itching to bring some order and beauty to your home, don’t miss this conversation!
In this episode, we cover:
The importance of taking the foundational steps before decorating your home
How to figure out what you should declutter first
The mindset shift to begin turning your current home into your dream home
A simple, cozy approach to Christmas decor that doesn’t break the bank
Strategies for maintaining a tidy home when you have lots of people home all day
Establishing routines that work for the whole family in your current season
Ideas for arranging your living room without having the TV as the focal point
How to prioritize statement pieces in your decorating while on a budget
Identify what your decorating style is

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
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ABOUT SHANNON
Shannon Acheson is an author, entrepreneur, content creator, home organizing and interior decorating expert, and the creative force behind HomeMadeLovely.com - a celebrated blog helping moms declutter, organize and add style to their homes since 2010.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out Shannon’s previous interview on my podcast!
More Style, Less Mess Course by Shannon
Check out both of Shannon’s books on decluttering and decorating
Shannon’s list of 50 things you should throw away today
DIY frame TV tutorial by Sarah from She Holds Dearly
CONNECT
Shannon Acheson of Home Made Lovely | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest
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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57min
October 08, 2024258. Establish Systems in Your Home, Business, and Life to Gain Peace and Productivity | Chelsi Jo Moore of Systemize Your Life
If you are overwhelmed by your home, your schedule, your many responsibilities as a mother, wife, homemaker, business owner, and more, this episode is for you! No matter the source of your stress, Chelsi Jo has a system for you. Don’t miss this conversation full of practical steps you can take to get back to peaceful and purposeful days.
In this episode, we cover:
How prioritizing your family’s fundamental needs can transform your overwhelm into peace
Discerning what you need to erase from your schedule so you can prioritize what matters most
Why routine stacking helps you flow seamlessly through your day and handle curveballs
Where to start if you want to implement systems into your home as an overwhelmed mom
Staying productive no matter your season of life
The addictive power of social media in derailing our systems and stealing our focus
Breaking down the “I don’t have time” myth
Strategies for maintaining tidiness in your home
Is it possible to uphold systems in your life and home when you are in a season of crisis?

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
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ABOUT CHELSI JO
Chelsi Jo is a wife, mom, CEO, top ranked podcaster, and system obsessed professional here to help every mom create the consistent income she wants and needs, without sacrificing her home or herself in the process.
After 17 years in corporate and 5 years of running an event based business she realized it was time to share the systems she had created to stay organized and keep up with the demands of being a busy mom so other women could have the same success without the overwhelm.
She specializes in teaching other work from home moms the strategic systems they need to manage their home in as little time as possible, plus create major impact and income in the hours they set aside to work.
From time blocking and fundamental needs, to workflows and team management she is confident that her strategic systems are the key to every modern working mom's success.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Take The Quiz To Find Out Which System You Need To Go From Overwhelmed To Organized
Listen to Chelsi Jo’s podcast
CONNECT
Chelsi Jo Moore of Systemize Your Life | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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51min
October 04, 2024257. Answering sourdough questions: discard recipes, baking schedule, favorite tools, and more!
Do you want to know my real thoughts on sourdough discard recipes! In this episode, I’m answering more of your questions about all things sourdough! How do you know when your dough is done rising? What is the best time of day to start sourdough? How can I turn any recipe into a sourdough recipe? Join me for this conversation about one of my favorite topics!
In this episode, we cover:
An easy formula for turning any recipe into a sourdough recipe
What ingredients to include in your long ferment
My unfiltered thoughts on discard recipes
Encouragement for anyone intimidated to start sourdough
What to look for in timing your bulk ferment
Sample baking schedules for each season
What to expect when baking with freshly-milled whole wheat flour
Tips for making the switch from baking yeast bread to baking sourdough
Why I’m moving from a stand mixer to mixing by hand
My best tip for cutting a crusty sourdough loaf
The top sourdough recipe worth mastering

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Listen to part one of this Sourdough Q&A series or watch on YouTube
How to Convert Any Recipe to Sourdough
Check out my Christmas sourdough episode with Ash of Turner Farm or watch on YouTube
Listen to my episode with Kristin all about baking with freshly-milled flour or watch on YouTube
How To Cut Sourdough Bread For The Perfect Slice
Join my Simple Sourdough course
Pre-order my new cookbook Daily Sourdough
Check out all my sourdough recipes on the blog
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, YouTube
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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38min

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