Simple Farmhouse Life

By Lisa BassLeisure Home & Garden

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Simple Farmhouse Life episodes

September 29, 2022152. All Things Eggs: Sourcing, Cooking, and Enjoying Eggs Every Day | Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily
I wasn’t sure if we could talk about eggs for an entire podcast episode, but I was wrong! From producing eggs in your own backyard to the many ways you can include them in your diet, there is plenty to discuss about this amazing superfood. Lisa Steele is an expert backyard chicken keeper and has just released a cookbook all about using eggs in your kitchen, so I knew she’d be the perfect guest for this conversation. You might be surprised at the many directions our conversation takes! Whether you are raising a backyard flock of chickens or just want some new ideas for incorporating eggs into your diet, there is something for everyone in this episode.
In this episode, we cover:
What egg carton labels actually mean and how to know what to prioritize in the grocery store

How to start sourcing your eggs from outside of the grocery store

A discussion on the nutritional profile of eggs and why they are a perfect food

Other types of eggs you can eat besides chicken eggs and how they compare

All about cooking eggs– what fats to use, what pans to use

Walking through classic egg recipes with a unique spin

Addressing concerns about consuming raw eggs

Various methods for preserving and storing eggs

Why you might want to feed egg shells to your chickens and how to do so

The most common mistakes people make when cooking eggs

How to get a colorful egg basket from your backyard chickens
Watch this episode on YouTube + view full show notes and transcript on the blog.
Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.
Redmond Real Salt brings you salt exactly as nature created it – unrefined, ancient sea salt with a complete blend of minerals and a subtle, sweet flavor unlike any salt on earth. Redmond Real Salt is offering my listeners 15% off your first purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit bit.ly/farmhouseredmond to order today.
CONNECT
Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Amazon
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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59 min
September 22, 2022151. Answering Baby Questions: Babywearing, Baby Sleep, Baby Food | Ariel Tyson
As a mother of seven, I get so many questions about all the baby things: feeding, sleeping, babywearing, bonding, navigating transitions, and more. I am so excited to bring fellow mother of seven, Ariel Tyson, on the podcast to chat about the baby days. We both share a love for the early newborn days, and we dive into how we approach the newborn stage in a way that allows us to enjoy it. We also talk beyond the newborn stage and address some of the transitions that come as babies get older. May this discussion encourage you in your motherhood and give you some practical ideas to implement in your own home.
In this episode, we cover:
The importance of resting in the early weeks after birth to prioritize bonding, breastfeeding, and your own recovery

How babywearing can help you embrace the newborn days

Must-have baby products vs. what you don’t need

Different approaches to baby sleep and baby schedules

Introducing solid foods through baby-led weaning

Watch this episode on YouTube.
View full show notes and transcript on the blog.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE for 10% off at ToupsandCo.com
Redmond Real Salt | Use code FARMHOUSE for 15% off at bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond
Harvest Right | Get my discount at bit.ly/FarmhouseFreezeDryer
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Design Dua Moses Baskets & Stands
Infant Loungers: Snuggle Me Organic, DockATot, Amelia Rose and Company
Swaddles: Nested Bean, Dreamland Baby, The Ollie World
Ryan and Rose Pacifiers
CONNECT
Ariel Tyson | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
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57 min
September 15, 2022150. The Whole and Healthy Family: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Mind, Body, and Spirit | Jodi Mockabee
While there are many things that make us different as mothers, there is one thing we all have in common: we want to see our children thrive. Homeschooling mother of five, Jodi Mockabee, joins me today for a conversation about her new book, The Whole and Healthy Family, where she walks through how we can support our kids’ well-being in mind, body, and spirit. We covered so much ground in this conversation—from parenting babies all the way up to older teens—that moms in all stages will benefit from listening in. I feel like Jodi and I could have continued talking forever, and I hope you feel like you are sitting down with us having a chat about all the things that make motherhood so beautiful and challenging and worth it.
In this episode, we cover:
What it means to support your child in mind, body, and spirit

How to approach extracurricular activities in a way that doesn’t overtake your schedule

Noticing and adapting to each child’s individual personality, strengths, and weaknesses

A discussion on picking your battles in parenting based on what matters most to you

How parenting can change from the oldest children in a family to the youngest

Beginning the transition of teens spending more time outside the home

Creating time to spend with each individual child in a large family

The surprising ways that simplifying your home can bring peace to your family

Recognizing and addressing the mental clutter that comes from technology

Watch this episode on YouTube and visit the blog for show notes and transcript.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE for 10% off at ToupsandCo.com
Redmond Real Salt | Use code FARMHOUSE for 15% off at bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond
RESOURCES
The Whole and Healthy Family by Jodi Mockabee
Email me at [email protected] to share your episode or guest ideas!
CONNECT
Jodi Mockabee | Instagram | Website
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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1 hr 9 min
September 08, 2022 149. Back to School for Our Homeschooling Family of Nine: Curriculum, Scheduling, Meal Planning
It’s back to school season, so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share with you what our family’s strategy is for homeschooling this year. I get asked a lot of questions about homeschooling, but it’s not a topic I have really addressed thoroughly on my podcast. Each family and child has such unique needs and circumstances, so each family’s setup will look different, but I’m hoping that by sharing what is working for our family right now, it may inspire some of you as you plan your own homeschool year.
In this episode, I cover:
- How our homeschool strategy has changed from year to year
- How we are setting up our current homeschool structure to fit our family’s needs
- What curriculum we are using for each subject and child and why we chose it
- Why we decided to stick to a stricter schedule in our home this year
- The stronger parameters I am putting around my work hours
- My top tips for having meals ready all week without extensive meal planning
- How you can approach setting your days up for success no matter your situation
Watch this episode on YouTube.
View full show notes and transcript on the blog.
Thank you to our sponsor!
Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
38 min
September 01, 2022 148. Small Homestead Living: Raising and Sourcing Quality Animal Foods | Amy Sliffe of Blue Whistler Farm
What began as a conversation about options for sourcing quality meat turned into a fascinating discussion on all that you can accomplish on a small homestead. Amy homesteads less than five acres, and she is full of creative ideas for making the most of a small space. For those who are interested in raising their own meat, we dive into what that looks like on a small scale. For those who want to source high-quality meat without raising it themselves, we also share our best tips for that. And if you stick around until the end of our discussion, you might just find yourself adding dairy sheep to your homestead! May this episode inspire you to think creatively about producing and sourcing animal foods no matter the size of your homestead.
In this episode, we cover:
- The beauty of finding community as a homesteading mama
- Counting the cost of raising your own beef
- Where to begin sourcing food locally
- Options for raising your own meat on a small property
- Different approaches to weaning calves and lambs
- What to know when ordering meat in bulk
- Choosing and using the various cuts of meat
- Questions to ask your farmer about how your meat is raised
- Surprising benefits of dairy sheep over other dairy animals
- Why you might want to prioritize raising animals on your homestead

Watch this episode on YouTube.
View full show notes and transcript on the blog.

Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.
Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your first order at AzureStandard.com and use the code FARMHOUSE10 to receive 10% off your purchase of $50 or more delivered to a local drop point. This promotion expires November 30, 2022, and is only available for the first time Azure customer order, with a minimum of $50 order or more (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer.
Harvest Right has made preserving food accessible to anyone with their home freeze dryers. This method of preserving the harvest locks in flavor and nutrition and can last for years. Harvest Right is offering my listeners a discount on your purchase of a freeze dryer at bit.ly/farmhousefreezedryer.

CONNECT
Amy Sliffe of Blue Whistler Farm | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram
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1 hr 4 min
August 25, 2022147. Vintage Shopping and Decorating | Deb Foglia of Seeking Lavender Lane
One of my favorite parts of homemaking is curating beautiful decor in my home. It’s no secret that I love coming across a great vintage find at an antique shop or on Facebook Marketplace. I’m so glad to have Deb of Seeking Lavender Lane joining me on the podcast again to talk all about how you can curate an elegant, vintage look in your own home without making it feel cluttered or junky. For those who aren’t sure if decorating with vintage pieces is right for them, we chat about defining your style and honing in on what you truly love. This is such a fun and practical discussion for anyone hoping to take their home decor to the next level!
In this episode, we cover:
How you can shop at Deb’s new online antique mall

How to begin curating your home when you aren’t sure what your style is

Thoughts on evolving your style over time and following trends

Taking design risks in your home

Should you define your style before you begin curating and decorating your home?

How assessing your lifestyle can help you define your decor style

Ideas for sourcing vintage finds based on Deb’s personal experience

The beauty of slowly piecing your home together over time

Figuring out what kinds of vintage art you like and how to find quality pieces

Favorite sources of inspiration for home decor
Thank you to our sponsor! Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.
Check out some of my current favorite products: activated charcoal face bar, seabuckthorn cleansing oil, frankincense tallow balm
CONNECT
Deb Foglia of Seeking Lavender Lane | Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Watch this episode on YouTube + view full show notes and transcript on the blog.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
48 min
August 18, 2022146. Misconceptions About Homesteading | Ash Turner of Turner Farm
With the growing popularity of homesteading on Instagram, it’s easy to look at this lifestyle through a romanticized filter. No one would say that the homesteading life is 100% glamorous, but it’s hard to fully grasp the weight of the difficult moments until you are in them. Ash of Turner Farm wrote a beautiful article for Homestead Mamas on this very topic, so I’m excited to bring her on the podcast to dive deeper into this conversation. Ash shares about the ups and downs of starting and growing her homestead from scratch— everything from losing newborn livestock to milking her cow in a field under a beautiful sunset. Whether you are dreaming of starting a homestead or you are already in the trenches, may this episode inform and encourage you about the challenges and blessings of this lifestyle.
In this episode, we cover:
How most of us aren’t prepared to experience the hard parts of homesteading until we get there

Some of the challenges that come with livestock births and deaths on the homestead

The surprising moments of beauty that make homesteading worth it

How you can start a homestead with modest resources

Stories of different animals’ fencing needs

Does homesteading truly save you money on food?

Why you might want to wean a calf from its mother

The best ways to learn about homesteading if you don’t have a background in it

Why now is the perfect time to start homesteading

Ash’s favorite sourdough recipes and what she is currently experimenting with in her kitchen

Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE for 10% off at ToupsandCo.com
Redmond Real Salt | Use code FARMHOUSE for 15% off at bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond
CONNECT
Ash Turner of Turner Farm | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Watch this episode on YouTube.
View full show notes and transcript on the blog.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
58 min
August 11, 2022145. Health Priorities and Compromises + Herbalism for Beginners | Amy of The Fewell Homestead
Because of the pervasiveness of harmful ingredients in food and household products, living a toxin-free lifestyle requires swimming upstream! We have to be intentional about sourcing our food well, reading labels carefully, and monitoring what we allow into our homes. However, there may be certain compromises we must make along the way, and those compromises will look different for everyone. Amy Fewell has been living this homesteading lifestyle for years, and she started on this path in search of healing for her son. I knew Amy would be perfect to discuss this topic with because she brings balance to the conversation. While we can’t do it all when it comes to taking care of our families’ health, we can prioritize the things that make the biggest impact for us. We also chat about herbalism and the importance of learning our bodies and how to support them!
In this episode, we cover:
The health challenge that led Amy’s family to herbalism and homesteading

Why it’s important to take an individualized approach to health

One major ingredient that Amy keeps out of her family’s diet

How organic food can save you money in the long run

What food standards we adhere to when we are traveling

The few foods to prioritize in your diet when you are away from your normal routine

Why you need fewer cleaning products than you think

Recognizing marketing that makes you think you need to do or have more

Our real-world approaches to the topic of EMF exposure

Embracing slow medicine through herbalism

The importance of learning about the human body and how to support it yourself

What it looks like to take your family’s health into your own hands

Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE for 10% off at ToupsandCo.com
Redmond Real Salt | Use code FARMHOUSE for 15% off at bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond
CONNECT
Amy Fewell of The Fewell Homestead | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest | Podcast
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
Watch this episode on YouTube.
View full show notes and transcript on the blog.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
57 min
August 04, 2022144. Easy Swaps for a Natural Home + Q&A with My Sister! | Laura of Our Oily House
I asked who you all wanted to hear on the podcast, and you answered! My sister Laura of Our Oily House is joining me today to talk all about where to start when you are swapping out toxic products in your home. We cover cleaning your home, caring for your hair and skin, and how to fit these projects into a full schedule. Then we answer some of the questions that you all submitted through Instagram. We dive into motherhood, pregnancy, online business, our childhoods, living a natural lifestyle, our differences. We laughed a lot in the episode, and I hope you will enjoy listening in on this chat with my sister!
In this episode, we cover:
Simple, non-toxic recipes to replace all your household cleaners

How to find time in your busy life to make natural household products

The few simple ingredients you can keep in your home to make almost every product you need

How to use lye in soap making; it’s not as scary as you think!

What the relationships between our kids look like

Our theory on why we have both had so many boys in a row

How you can have time to yourself even with a big family

Recognizing and appreciating the differences in kids’ personalities

Making sure you aren’t working 24/7 when you run an online business
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | ToupsandCo.com | Code: FARMHOUSE
Redmond Real Salt | bit.ly/FarmhouseRedmond | Code: FARMHOUSE
RESOURCES
Laura’s Essential Oils Masterclass
CONNECT
Laura Ascher of Our Oily House | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
Watch this episode on YouTube.
View full show notes and transcript on the blog.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
47 min
July 28, 2022143. Fears When Putting Yourself Out There and Starting Something New | Megan Fox Unlocked | YouTuber and Mennonite Mom
Fear is one of the main things that holds people back from going after a goal or dream. Anyone who has taken the leap to start something new has felt this intimidation at first and has found a way to push through it. I loved having this chat with Megan all about what it was like to start her successful YouTube channel, Megan Fox Unlocked. She shares all about why she started her channel, how she moves past the fear of what people think of her, her perspective on the negative comments, and the unique gifts of this job! Whether you are thinking of starting your own YouTube channel, online business, Etsy shop, or even a new hobby, Megan’s story is sure to help you move past your doubts and take the risk!
In this episode, we cover:
How Megan took the leap to start her YouTube channel

Why people with ordinary lives can be successful on YouTube

Finding the balance between producing what’s popular and producing what you love

Budgeting your time when you are making room for a new pursuit

Options to consider when the work becomes too much for you to do alone

Determining when it’s worth it to hire help in your home or business

A mindset shift when fear is holding you back

What it takes to handle failure and negative feedback

Ways to learn the skills you need to know in your industry

Behind the scenes of how Megan plans and executes her videos

Discerning when to ramp up your business and when to scale back

The importance of zooming out to determine where you need to make changes

Does an online business owner need to be active on every platform?

Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today.
Redmond Real Salt brings you salt exactly as nature created it – unrefined, ancient sea salt with a complete blend of minerals and a subtle, sweet flavor unlike any salt on earth. Redmond Real Salt is offering my listeners 15% off your first purchase with the code FARMHOUSE. Visit bit.ly/farmhouseredmond to order today.
CONNECT
Megan Fox of Megan Fox Unlocked | Website | YouTube | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Watch this episode on YouTube.
View full show notes and transcript on the blog.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
51 min

About Simple Farmhouse Life

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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…