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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January 26, 2023169. You Can Grow Thriving Houseplants! | Maria Failla of Growing Joy Podcast
In the middle of winter when the Christmas greenery has been taken down but it’s not yet time for spring planting, I find myself craving the color and life found in houseplants. This is a perfect time of year to dive into what it takes to create a home full of thriving houseplants, and there’s no one better to discuss this with than Maria of Growing Joy Podcast, a self-proclaimed Plant Lady. If you consider yourself a plant killer, you are in good company because both Maria and I have had our fair share of plant fails. May this episode inspire you to try a new plant variety or tending method as you grow your houseplant collection.
In this episode, we cover:
The top two mistakes people make when it comes to houseplants

What your personality + lighting in your home say about what kind of plants you need

Breaking down some popular houseplant varieties and why they are not as easy to grow as you might think

Options for creating more light in your home if you don’t get enough natural light

Everything you need to know about growing plants in your window sill

Why you might want to propagate a plant and how to do it

How you can grow beautiful blooms in your home when it’s too cold to grow outside

Making sure your houseplants are getting adequate nutrition

Should you transition your plants between indoors and outdoors as the seasons change?

How you can grow herbs and vegetables indoors all year long

Creating the right outdoor garden for you and your family
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
5 DAY BLOG CHALLENGE | Visit bit.ly/5DayBlogChallenge
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Maria Failla of Growing Joy | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest
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1h 3min
January 19, 2023168. Essential Tools for Building a Homestead | Christina of Thermaland Oaks | Debt-Free Homesteading
I frequently hear from listeners who want to start homesteading, but it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Especially if you are building a homestead from scratch on raw land, and there are a variety of tools and skills you will need to acquire along the way. Christina of Thermaland Oaks is very familiar with this whole process as she and her husband have built their entire home and homestead with their own hands. Join us for this conversation as we dive into what tools are essential to build and maintain a homestead. We also chat about the reality of sharing our lives on the internet as we pursue our homestead dreams. For any hopeful homesteader, this episode is a must listen!
In this episode, we cover:
The reality of building a homestead from scratch on raw land

What to do when you can’t buy up front all the tools you need

Ups and downs of sharing your building journey online

Being content when you are prioritizing one project at a time

Planning ahead and budgeting for projects as you go

How social media doesn’t tell the whole story of the homestead

Essential tools for starting a homestead and what to avoid

What’s coming at Thermaland Oaks in 2023
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
MOCKMILL | Visit FarmhouseonBoone.com/Mockmill to save 5% on your purchase
CONNECT
Christina Heinritz of Thermaland Oaks | Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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52min
January 12, 2023167. Prepare for Garden Season: Select Seeds, Learn Your Climate, Cultivate Healthy Soil | Bailey Van Tassel
If you are a gardener (or hopeful gardener) who is eagerly browsing seed catalogs and mapping out garden plots in anticipation of the upcoming growing season, this episode is for you! Bailey is a wealth of knowledge on backyard gardening, and our conversation was full of practical tips, especially for the suburban gardener. Bailey tends ten raised beds on her California neighborhood lot, and she helps gardeners in every zone plan, start, and cultivate their gardens no matter their level of experience. If you are looking for some garden inspiration as we look ahead to spring and summer, join us for this chat!
In this episode, we cover:
Growing a garden on a small suburban lot

Gardening year round in a warmer climate

Raised beds vs. in ground gardening

Finding quality soil and keeping it healthy

Options for composting with animal manure

Considering what grows well in your climate

Favorite plants to grow that are often overlooked

Why you should grow flowers and herbs

Five things gardeners can do in winter to prepare for the growing season

Top recommendations for ordering seeds

Starting seeds indoors vs direct sowing

Best advice for new gardeners

Making the garden part of your daily rhythm

Deciding what to let go when your plate is full
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
REDMOND REAL SALT | Use code FARMHOUSE at bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond
RESOURCES
Join Bailey’s FREE garden planning masterclass in January
Join Bailey’s monthly gardening membership, The Kitchen Garden Society: a subscription for all US hardiness zones, helping gardeners to stay on track, sharpen their skills, learn from experts, and live a garden-inspired life
CONNECT
Bailey Van Tassel | Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Podcast
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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59min
January 05, 2023166. A Heritage Sourdough Method + Answering Your Questions | Anja of Our Gabled Home
If you have been around this community for long, sourdough is not a new topic to you; however, I would be willing to bet that you will hear some ideas and methods in this episode that you have never heard before!
Anja grew up in Germany and learned everything she knows about sourdough from watching her mother bake as a constant part of their family’s routine. In my chat with Anja, we walked through some of the most common questions we receive from sourdough bakers, everything from starter maintenance to baking timelines to discard.
Whether you are new to sourdough or have been baking for years, I am confident this discussion will give you new ideas to shake up your sourdough experimentation.
In this episode, we cover:
Tips for creating your first sourdough starter

How many people are overcomplicating sourdough and how to get back to basics

Navigating the many variables of sourdough and what to do with imperfect bread

A surprising heritage method of creating and maintaining starter (passed down through Anja’s family!)

Are hundreds-year-old sourdough starters really ideal?

Practical examples of sourdough timelines

A discussion of good bacteria and bad bacteria in foods

Answering the most frequently asked sourdough questions
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS | Use my link bit.ly/FarmhouseSkills
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Anja's course: Super Simple Sourdough
Anja's sourdough coaching
CONNECT
Anja Eckert of Our Gabled Home | Blog | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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59min
December 29, 2022165. Why We Love Homeschooling + Addressing Common Fears | Leigh Nguyen of Little By Little Homeschool
If you are currently homeschooling or have ever considered homeschooling, this episode will be such an encouragement to you! As a homeschool mom who has graduated two children, Leigh lends her homeschool coaching voice to this fascinating conversation about homeschooling as a lifestyle.
Make sure you stick around until the end of the episode to hear us address some of the most common fears we hear about homeschooling. While it’s not always the easiest choice, homeschooling offers so many beautiful benefits to the entire family. Join us for this discussion!
In this episode, we cover:
How homeschooling as a lifestyle differs from other school approaches

What it takes to adjust your mindset to a new way of schooling

The practicals of what deschooling looks like

How homeschooling strengthens family relationships

Recognizing and embracing your family culture within your homeschool

How homeschooling supports the unique personality of each child

The importance of free time and boredom for children

How homeschooling as a lifestyle makes space for children to access self-motivation

What your kids can gain from living a natural, simple lifestyle even in the suburbs

Some surprising ways homeschooling impacts the parent/child relationship

Why you are qualified to homeschool and other common fears about homeschooling

Letting our kids’ natural curiosity drive their education
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
BLOGGING SUCCESS MASTERCLASS | Visit bit.ly/FarmhouseBloggingSchool
CONNECT
Leigh Nguyen of Little By Little Homeschool | Website | Instagram | Podcast | Facebook Group
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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1h 4min
December 22, 2022164. Entrepreneurship & Motherhood: Building a Successful Business and Involving Your Kids | Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms
Do you have a dream of starting your own business? Or are you currently running a business? Are you looking for ways to involve your kids so they can learn valuable life skills and be part of the team? This episode is for you!
Natasha has always been an entrepreneur at heart, but she has spent the last decade building a wildly successful farm business with her family. 1818 Farms provides handmade bath and body products, fresh flowers, events, workshops, and more. In our conversation, we dive into all things small business: marketing, starting small, scaling, outsourcing, beautiful packaging, involving your kids, and more.
If you have that entrepreneurial itch or you are in the thick of running your own home business, this episode is full of brilliant ideas and important mindset shifts. Join us!
In this episode, we cover:
Natasha’s journey to starting and growing her multifaceted farm business

The importance of pivoting and evolving your business over time

How to know when something is no longer working in your business

Online marketing and growth strategies that give you the most control

Starting and growing a business when you have young children at home

Getting your children involved in age-appropriate parts of the business

Marketing and exposure ideas for a brand new farm business

The importance of first impressions via branding and packaging

Making wise investments as your company grows

Why you should nurture existing customer relationships over always seeking new customers

Natasha shares how her older teen and adult children have been impacted by growing up helping with the family business

Discerning what to outsource in your business and what to keep on your own plate

The importance of starting small scale and perfecting your product

The first things you should consider if you want to start a business from your home or farm
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
AZURE STANDARD | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com
Please see full show notes for more details on these offers.
CONNECT
Natasha McCrary of 1818 Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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58min
December 15, 2022163. Declutter + Organize: Identify Personalities, Shift Mindsets, and Build Habits | Shannon Acheson of Home Made Lovely
Many people begin thinking about decluttering and organization in January, but it’s such a good idea to begin simplifying your home leading up to Christmas. Creating a more peaceful home environment can help you and your family enjoy this busy season more, and it helps prepare your home for an influx of new clutter after Christmas! Shannon of Home Made Lovely joins me in this episode to talk about her new book, The Clutter Fix. We all know that clutter doesn’t make us feel good, but so many of us get stuck on what to actually do about it. Shannon not only teaches about how to declutter and organize, but she also dives into our mindsets and personalities around the topic of clutter. This is such a practical episode with lots of bite-size, actionable steps you can take today!
In this episode, we cover:
Mustering up your decluttering motivation with some quick wins from the get-go

The unexpected cost of disorganization

Uncovering your clutter personality and how you can make meaningful change

The myth of the one-time decluttering sweep

Changing your mindset about clutter and organization

Handling kids’ clutter and teaching them to manage their belongings

Taking into consideration the different personalities of our household members when it comes to clutter and organization

Getting started: how to know what to get rid of
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
BLOGGING SUCCESS MASTERCLASS | Visit bit.ly/FarmhouseBloggingSchool
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Clutter Fix by Shannon Acheson
50 Things You Should Throw Away Today + Free Printable Checklist by Shannon Acheson
CONNECT
Shannon Acheson of Home Made Lovely | Blog | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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45min
December 08, 2022 162. Cozy Christmas Episode: Handmade Gifts, Family Traditions, Savoring the Season | Nicole of Frontier Dreams
If you are craving that cozy, sacred feeling that comes along with the Christmas season, you will definitely want to join Nicole and me for this conversation about all things cozy Christmas. On her Instagram, Nicole shares so beautifully about the creativity and joy of living a simple, homemade life. In this conversation, we chat all about making the most out of these colder months and the winter holidays– what we do on long evenings at home, how we celebrate Christmas with our families, what we are excited about in the kitchen. Nicole has a wealth of ideas for unique family traditions surrounding Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and more. I know this episode will get your wheels turning about new ways to celebrate the season in your own home, just like it did for me.
In this episode, we cover:
- Simple and affordable handmade Christmas ideas for children and adults
- A few details you can add to easily elevate a handmade gift
- How we approach gift giving within our own families
- Incorporating handmade gifts into holiday traditions
- Ideas for Christmas traditions that help your family slow down and savor the season
- Nicole and her family’s plans for going off-grid next year
- Learning new skills over the winter months by reading both fiction and nonfiction
- Creative ways to embrace winter with your family even if you don’t enjoy the cold weather
- Favorite seasonal foods and winter recipes
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL SKILLS | Use my link bit.ly/FarmhouseSkills
BLOGGING SUCCESS MASTERCLASS | Visit bit.ly/FarmhouseBloggingSchool
CONNECT
Nicole Spring of Frontier Dreams | Blog | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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58min
December 01, 2022161. Decluttering Before the Holidays + How to Have a Minimalist Christmas | Dawn of The Minimal Mom
The joy of giving and receiving gifts is such a beautiful part of Christmas, but this time of year can quickly leave our homes overflowing with clutter. Dawn of The Minimal Mom joined me earlier this year on the podcast to chat about decluttering and minimalism, and you all loved our conversation, so I knew this topic would be a perfect opportunity for Dawn to join me on the podcast again! We chat about making Christmas fun and exciting for our families without getting caught up in the accumulation of stuff. But don’t let the word “minimal” fool you; this discussion is less about how minimally decorated our homes look and more about how truly peaceful our homes feel. If you are ready to embrace the upcoming holiday season without the stress and overwhelm, this conversation is for you!
In this episode, we cover:
The secret to making your home feel festive for Christmas without going overboard

How minimalism benefits everyone in the home

How you know it’s time to get rid of a certain toy

Giving our kids the lifelong skill of learning how to manage their stuff

Preparing your family for Christmas so you don’t end up drowning in clutter

Why our kids’ view of stuff is different than past generations

Shifting our mindset around what makes Christmas truly meaningful

Helping our kids through comparison and disappointment at Christmas

Inspiration for family experiences that can make the holidays memorable

How to navigate receiving gifts that you don’t want to keep in your home

Number one strategy for staying on top of clutter around the holidays

How to know if you have too much stuff
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
BLOGGING SUCCESS MASTERCLASS | Visit bit.ly/FarmhouseBloggingSchool
AMERICAN BLOSSOM LINENS | Use code BOONE22 at AmericanBlossmLinens.com
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Decluttering by Faith by Dawn Madsen and Diana Kokku
Dawn’s interview with Dr. John Deloney about the link between anxiety and clutter
CONNECT
Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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50min
November 23, 2022160. Overcoming Fear in Motherhood | Jennifer Pepito of The Peaceful Press
Nearly every mother experiences fear throughout her parenting journey. As Jennifer and I discuss in this episode, there are often new fears that emerge at every stage of parenthood. We may fear failing our kids or fear for their safety, but the reality is that fear creates a suffocating environment in our homes. As a long-time homeschooling mother of seven, Jennifer shares her journey of recognizing the impact of fear on her family and how she used the power of story to overcome it. This is such a rich, grace-filled conversation meant to encourage you as you fight fear and embrace joy in your mothering.
In this episode, we cover:
How fears in motherhood change from season to season

The most common sources of our fears as mothers

Transforming our families by exchanging the power of fear for the power of joy

Using the power of story of overcome fears

The gifts we give our children by prioritizing reading aloud as a family

Creating an environment in which our kids can pursue their unique interests

Reconnecting to our own passions and interests in the midst of mothering

How mothers can model a life of joy in our homes

What to read and how to create time for reading aloud
View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
AZURE STANDARD | Use code FARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com
Please see full show notes for more details on these offers.
RESOURCES
Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy by Jennifer Pepito
Audiobook resources: Libby, Librivox, Audible, Storynory
CONNECT
Jennifer Pepito of The Peaceful Press | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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50min

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