Simple Farmhouse Life

By Lisa Bass

What's Simple Farmhouse Life about?

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 homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.

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Simple Farmhouse Life episodes:

04.23.2024
234. Don’t Overcomplicate Your Home Decor | Myquillyn Smith, The Nester
The topic of home decor can be intimidating for many who don’t feel that they are naturally talented at decorating. But decorating is a skill that anyone can learn and continually improve. Myquillyn has been mastering the skill of home decor for...
04.16.2024
233. Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred Rhythms | Jennifer Pepito
As homemakers and mothers, our role extends beyond completing the daily tasks of housekeeping and child rearing. We are the ones who nurture the atmosphere of our homes and infuse life into our families. I am so happy to have Jennifer back...
04.09.2024
232. Why Your Mindset as a Homemaker Matters | Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial
In her early days as a homemaker, Mystie found the role to be more difficult than she had expected. It was in acknowledging how truly valuable the role of a homemaker is that Mystie found joy and peace and purpose in...
04.03.2024
231. Staying out of debt, simplifying food from scratch, and living with less | Answering more of your questions!
I’m sitting down to answer your questions about finances, cooking from scratch, and minimalism! If you have been around here for long, you know I am passionate about debt freedom. I’m diving into our financial mindsets and the major pitfalls...
03.28.2024
230. An honest conversation about burnout, taking a break from creative work, and finding your place in online business | Kali Ramey Martin
I am excited to bring Kali back on the podcast to chat about what she has been up to lately! For anyone who is entrepreneurial or creative, you will relate to a lot of what we discuss in this episode. We tackle...
03.28.2024
229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee
Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today? Having answers and research available at our fingertips can be incredibly helpful, but it also brings the challenge of stress and overwhelm around deciding which voices to...
03.28.2024
228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!
I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for my sisters! I am excited to sit down with Laura and Andrea and dive into the questions my community sent in. We...
03.28.2024
227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson
As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired. Moms of boys often struggle to understand their sons because they don’t think like we do. I am joined in this episode by Durenda,...
03.26.2024
230. An honest conversation about burnout, taking a break from creative work, and finding your place in online business | Kali Ramey Martin
I am excited to bring Kali back on the podcast to chat about what she has been up to lately! For anyone who is entrepreneurial or creative, you will relate to a lot of what we discuss in this episode. ...
03.19.2024
229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee
Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today? Having answers and research available at our fingertips can be incredibly helpful, but it also brings the challenge of stress and overwhelm around deciding which voices...
03.12.2024
228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!
I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for my sisters! I am excited to sit down with Laura and Andrea and dive into the questions my community sent...
03.05.2024
227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson
As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired. Moms of boys often struggle to understand their sons because they don’t think like we do. I am joined in this episode...
02.27.2024
226. Can Anyone Be a Homesteader? Making Room for Homesteading in Your Busy Life | Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading
You want to start homesteading, but you can’t imagine how you will fit it into your full life. Do homesteaders do farm chores from sunup to sundown? Do you have to stay home full-time to start homesteading? The feelings of...
02.20.2024
225. My daily routine, quality time in a large family, how I organize my business, and more Q&A!
I am excited to be answering more of your questions this year on the podcast! To start off this Q&A series, I’m tackling a random set of questions on everything from my daily routine to our future plans for the...
02.13.2024
224. Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach
Every mother knows that there are moments in motherhood that bring out the worst in us. We can feel overwhelmed and triggered, and these feelings may result in angry outbursts toward those we love most. If any of this resonates...
02.06.2024
223. Decoding Food Labels and Making Informed Decisions | Tara Vander Dussen, the New Mexico Milkmaid
There are so many buzzwords and labels and opinions floating around when it comes to sourcing healthy food. If you want to have confidence in the food you are feeding your family, it is important to understand what terms like...
01.30.2024
222. Failure, Success, and Lessons I’ve Learned on My Entrepreneurial Journey
In this episode, I am sitting down to respond to a listener’s question about my entrepreneurial journey. If you are familiar with my blog and YouTube channel Farmhouse on Boone, you may not know that it took me years of...
01.23.2024
221. Answering Top Chicken Keeping Questions | Dalia of Welcome to Chickenlandia
In this episode, we are diving into the logistics of chicken keeping! We start by exploring the benefits of chicken keeping for kids– what it teaches them and the skills they will gain. Then we are diving into some of...
01.16.2024
220. Inspiration for the Homemaker: Creativity, Contentment, and Growth | Andrea of Pine and Prospect Home
I love sharing about what I am doing in my home as a homemaker – the meals I’m cooking, the decor I’m bringing in, the systems I’m maintaining – but this episode goes even deeper into homemaking. I am chatting...
01.09.2024
219. Prioritize Peace in Your Home: Build Your Decluttering Skills in the New Year | Robyn of Minimalist Home
We have talked quite a bit on this podcast about minimalism and living clutter-free. Even as someone who has been practicing the principles of minimalism for many years, I find that I have to constantly be aware of what is...
01.02.2024
218. Quick & Simple Meals From Scratch Without Meal Planning | Cami of TIDBITS & Company
Cooking every meal from scratch can seem like a complicated and time-consuming endeavor if it is not part of your normal routine. In this episode, Cami and I aim to change your mindset around cooking from scratch and show you...
12.26.2023
217. Cultivate a Frugal Mindset and Take Control of Your Spending | Jen & Jill of Frugal Friends Podcast
We all want to be free from financial stress, but what practical steps can we take to get there? Does the secret to financial freedom lie in sticking to a budget? Paying off debt? Making more money? In this episode,...
12.19.2023
216. Grow a Year’s Worth of Food on a Small Homestead | Michelle Knox of More Than Farmers
You can accomplish a lot more on a small homestead than you think! I have had many guests on the podcast testify to this fact with the incredible ways they use their homesteads to produce surprising amounts of food. In...
12.12.2023
215. Suburban Homesteading + Backyard Beekeeping | Katie Brandt of Sweetgum Spot
I hear from many of you who are dreaming of life on a homestead, but you are currently living in the suburbs. While it can be discouraging to search and wait for that dream property, there is so much you...
12.05.2023
214. Christmas in the Kitchen: Sourdough Inspiration for the Holidays! | Ash of Turner Farm
One of my favorite topics to dive into is sourdough, and Ash is the perfect person to join me for today’s conversation! Ash creates the most beautiful sourdough baked goods, and she teaches others to do the same. We are...
11.28.2023
213. Peaceful Motherhood, Large Family Dynamics, Working at Home, and More Q&A with Leslie Burris
As online business owners and mothers of large homeschooling families, Leslie and I discovered that we have so much in common! You all submitted so many great questions for this episode, and we felt like we could have continued chatting...
11.21.2023
212. Cozy Christmas Decorating for the Homemaker | Sarah of She Holds Dearly
If the thought of transforming your home into a cozy, magical Christmas wonderland seems overwhelming, this episode is for you! Sarah is a professional interior designer, but she is sharing tons of tips and inspiration for average homemakers to create...
11.14.2023
211. You Can Save Even More on Groceries | Christine of Frugal Fit Mom
With the rising costs of food over the last few years, people are looking for ways to save now more than ever. Christine helps moms wisely use their household budgets through her YouTube channel and podcast, and she is with...
11.07.2023
210. Creating Cozy in Your Home | Liz Marie Galvan
As the days get shorter and cooler, I think we all begin to crave a greater sense of coziness in our homes. Liz Marie Galvan, the “Queen of Cozy”, is chatting with me today about the concepts behind her newest...
10.31.2023
209. How to Get Out of a Homemaking Funk | Megan & Jayna of the Honey I’m Homemaker Podcast
I talk often on this podcast about the beauty of homemaking, but there are certainly times when we can fall into a slump as homemakers. I’m joined by two Mennonite homemakers in this episode, Megan and Jayna, to discuss what...
10.25.2023
208. Why Freshly Milled Flour is Better | Kristin Nobles of Generation Acres Farm
Many of us have heard that freshly milled flour is healthier for us, but we have questions about incorporating it into our kitchens and diets. Kristin has been baking with freshly milled whole grains for over a decade, and she...
10.17.2023
207. Find Balance with Technology and Live Undistracted | Katie Westenberg, Author of But Then She Remembered
Distractions are nothing new, but the sheer amount of distractions available to us in our modern world is overwhelming. It is impossible to talk about distraction without acknowledging the impact of technology on our lives, but Katie pulls back the...
10.10.2023
206. Kick Cold & Flu Season with Elderberry | Starla & Brad Walker of Abby’s Elderberry
With the colder months quickly approaching, many parents want to start preparing their families to fight off illness. Today’s guests are sharing with us all about how elderberry has transformed their family and how you can benefit from it too. ...
10.03.2023
205. Being a Prepared Mom On the Go and At Home | Karen Morris
Today’s guest is passionate about equipping moms to be prepared for whatever life throws at them. In our conversation, we dove into the subjects of two of Karen’s books: preparing your home with long-term food storage and preparing your vehicle...
09.26.2023
204. Giving Our Families the Gift of a Home-Centered Life | Francesca Battistelli
It was so fun to sit down and chat with Francesca about many of the things we share in common. We dive into what it looks like to balance the many responsibilities of a working, homeschooling, homesteading mother of many....
09.19.2023
203. Building a $100k Farm Business in 3 Years | Grace the Shepherdess
I hear from many of you that you want to live this homesteading lifestyle but you are wondering how to afford it. Can a homestead pay for itself? Can you actually earn an income from it? With a background in...
09.12.2023
202. Don’t Wait for the Perfect Circumstances to Start Homesteading | Bay Sandoval
The year 2020 was a catalyst that led many people to chase after the homesteading lifestyle, and Bay is no exception. Fueled by a desire to establish food security for her family, Bay jumped into multiple homesteading endeavors from the...
09.05.2023
201. Natural Remedies, Groceries for a Large Family, New Homestead | Elizabeth of Purely Parsons
It's so good to have Elizabeth back on the podcast to share more of her story and expertise with us! She and her family recently relocated from Texas to Tennessee to start a new homestead, so she tells us all...
08.29.2023
200. Candid Chat with Essentially Erin: Moving Across the Country to Start a Homestead + Why We Love Home Birth
Erin is a mother of six, new homesteader, retired nurse, and guru on all things natural health and wellness. You may know her from Instagram which is her main platform for sharing information and resources to empower and educate mothers. ...
08.22.2023
199. Encouraging an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Our Kids | Michelle Visser of Souly Rested
There are countless skills a person gains on the path of entrepreneurship, and this goes for kids too! The kind of environment we create for our kids and the guidance we give them play a large role in determining what...
08.15.2023
198. Chatting Content Creation and Cheesemaking with Kate of Venison for Dinner
I’m thrilled to be chatting with another good friend on today’s podcast episode, Kate of Venison for Dinner. You all likely know her from her homesteading, cheesemaking, homemaking content, and in this conversation, we are answering some of your most...
08.08.2023
197. Be a Countercultural Mom: Finding Joy, Peace, and Purpose in All Seasons of Motherhood | Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama
Mother of ten, blogger, author, and one of my real life friends, Abbie from M is for Mama, is back on the podcast chatting with me about being an intentional mother in an increasingly frantic culture. As mothers, there are...
08.01.2023
196. Slowing Down and Embracing Intentional Motherhood | Sarah of Simplyy Sarah
In the last decade since I was a young mother, the pace of motherhood has changed so much. Even for mothers who stay home full-time with their children, there are endless opportunities and distractions available to us through our digital...
07.27.2023
195. Preserving the Garden Harvest: Simple Approaches to Long-Term Food Storage | Melissa K. Norris
For many of us, it is the time of year where our gardens are producing in abundance. All of our hard work in the garden is starting to pay off, and we don’t want to let any of that hard...
07.20.2023
194. Do Your Kids Need a Digital Detox? A Balanced Approach to Screen Time | Molly DeFrank
Every parent wants to do what is best for their children, but technology use can be a tricky issue to navigate! Early in her motherhood, Molly welcomed technology into her kids’ lives, but quickly realized she needed to make a...
07.13.2023
193. Preparing for Baby #8: Pregnancy, Home Birth, Postpartum Q&A
As I am anticipating the birth of our eighth child any day now, I sat down to answer some of your questions about how my pregnancy has been going, my plans for birth, and how we are preparing for baby...
07.06.2023
192. Spend More Time Outside and Less Time on Screens This Summer! | Joy Cherrick of Nature Study Hacking
Navigating the topic of screen time as a mom in today’s world can definitely be overwhelming. Joy is a fellow mom of seven, and she has a passion for helping families put down the screens and enjoy the beauty of...
06.29.2023
191. Zero Food Waste, Getting It All Done, Pregnancy and Babies Q&A | Jessica of Three Rivers Homestead
You all have been asking me to bring Jessica on the podcast, and I know you won’t be disappointed in our conversation! As a mother of eight and homesteader, Jessica is well-versed in many aspects of motherhood and homemaking. We...
06.20.2023
190. Do Homemakers Have Too Much Time on Their Hands? | Katie of Now That We’re a Family
I heard Katie and her husband discussing this idea on their podcast, and I was intrigued by the thought that maybe a problem we face as homemakers is not that we don’t have enough time, but that we have too...
06.15.2023
189. Finding Balance as a Business Owner and Mom | Gillian Perkins
As much as I love sharing about homemaking and homesteading and family life, I also love talking about online business! Being a business owner is a huge part of my life, and it is so fun to talk to fellow...

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Simple Farmhouse Life episodes:

234. Don’t Overcomplicate Your Home Decor | Myquillyn Smith, The Nester

233. Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred Rhythms | Jennifer Pepito

232. Why Your Mindset as a Homemaker Matters | Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial

231. Staying out of debt, simplifying food from scratch, and living with less | Answering more of your questions!

230. An honest conversation about burnout, taking a break from creative work, and finding your place in online business | Kali Ramey Martin

229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee

228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!

227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson

230. An honest conversation about burnout, taking a break from creative work, and finding your place in online business | Kali Ramey Martin

229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee

228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!

227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson

226. Can Anyone Be a Homesteader? Making Room for Homesteading in Your Busy Life | Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading

225. My daily routine, quality time in a large family, how I organize my business, and more Q&A!

224. Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach

223. Decoding Food Labels and Making Informed Decisions | Tara Vander Dussen, the New Mexico Milkmaid

222. Failure, Success, and Lessons I’ve Learned on My Entrepreneurial Journey

221. Answering Top Chicken Keeping Questions | Dalia of Welcome to Chickenlandia

220. Inspiration for the Homemaker: Creativity, Contentment, and Growth | Andrea of Pine and Prospect Home

219. Prioritize Peace in Your Home: Build Your Decluttering Skills in the New Year | Robyn of Minimalist Home

218. Quick & Simple Meals From Scratch Without Meal Planning | Cami of TIDBITS & Company

217. Cultivate a Frugal Mindset and Take Control of Your Spending | Jen & Jill of Frugal Friends Podcast

216. Grow a Year’s Worth of Food on a Small Homestead | Michelle Knox of More Than Farmers

215. Suburban Homesteading + Backyard Beekeeping | Katie Brandt of Sweetgum Spot

214. Christmas in the Kitchen: Sourdough Inspiration for the Holidays! | Ash of Turner Farm

213. Peaceful Motherhood, Large Family Dynamics, Working at Home, and More Q&A with Leslie Burris

212. Cozy Christmas Decorating for the Homemaker | Sarah of She Holds Dearly

211. You Can Save Even More on Groceries | Christine of Frugal Fit Mom

210. Creating Cozy in Your Home | Liz Marie Galvan

209. How to Get Out of a Homemaking Funk | Megan & Jayna of the Honey I’m Homemaker Podcast

208. Why Freshly Milled Flour is Better | Kristin Nobles of Generation Acres Farm

207. Find Balance with Technology and Live Undistracted | Katie Westenberg, Author of But Then She Remembered

206. Kick Cold & Flu Season with Elderberry | Starla & Brad Walker of Abby’s Elderberry

205. Being a Prepared Mom On the Go and At Home | Karen Morris

204. Giving Our Families the Gift of a Home-Centered Life | Francesca Battistelli

203. Building a $100k Farm Business in 3 Years | Grace the Shepherdess

202. Don’t Wait for the Perfect Circumstances to Start Homesteading | Bay Sandoval

201. Natural Remedies, Groceries for a Large Family, New Homestead | Elizabeth of Purely Parsons

200. Candid Chat with Essentially Erin: Moving Across the Country to Start a Homestead + Why We Love Home Birth

199. Encouraging an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Our Kids | Michelle Visser of Souly Rested

198. Chatting Content Creation and Cheesemaking with Kate of Venison for Dinner

197. Be a Countercultural Mom: Finding Joy, Peace, and Purpose in All Seasons of Motherhood | Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama

196. Slowing Down and Embracing Intentional Motherhood | Sarah of Simplyy Sarah

195. Preserving the Garden Harvest: Simple Approaches to Long-Term Food Storage | Melissa K. Norris

194. Do Your Kids Need a Digital Detox? A Balanced Approach to Screen Time | Molly DeFrank

193. Preparing for Baby #8: Pregnancy, Home Birth, Postpartum Q&A

192. Spend More Time Outside and Less Time on Screens This Summer! | Joy Cherrick of Nature Study Hacking

191. Zero Food Waste, Getting It All Done, Pregnancy and Babies Q&A | Jessica of Three Rivers Homestead

190. Do Homemakers Have Too Much Time on Their Hands? | Katie of Now That We’re a Family

189. Finding Balance as a Business Owner and Mom | Gillian Perkins

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