Simple Farmhouse Life

By Lisa BassLeisure Home & Garden

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Simple Farmhouse Life episodes

July 21, 2022142. Avoiding Burnout as a Homemaker, Homesteader, Homeschooling Mom, and Business Owner | Kate of Venison for Dinner
It’s easy to look at someone like Kate and wonder how she does it all. Between homemaking, homeschooling her five children, maintaining her Canada homestead, and running her successful online business, Kate’s plate is certainly full. In our conversation, we discuss the realities of what it looks like to manage all of these responsibilities well without burning yourself out. A little spoiler alert: Kate doesn’t do it all alone and neither do I! If you have a goal of pursuing a new opportunity—a business or homestead or some other dream—but you wonder how you will manage it all, may you be inspired by this honest look behind the scenes of the lives of two fellow homemakers and business owners.
In this episode, we cover:
How Kate started her online business and grew it to where it is today

Scheduling work hours when you work from home

How to navigate seasons of burnout when your plate is full

Letting go of the pressure to do it all yourself

Setting boundaries in your business around what opportunities to pursue

The power of outsourcing in your business

A typical day in the life on Kate’s homestead

A hard look at wasting time and accomplishing your goals

One helpful tip for seasons of living in survival mode

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.

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Venison for Dinner Insiders Club

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50 min
July 14, 2022141. Traditional Eating When You Have Food Sensitivities | Dr. Ashley Turner of Restorative Wellness Center
It is simple to embrace traditional ways of eating when there are no food groups that are off-limits to you. But when you or someone in your family lives with a food allergy or sensitivity, even meals made with the simplest of ingredients can become a challenge. As a mother and functional medicine practitioner who has walked the path of food sensitivities with her own child and many patients, I knew Dr. Ashley Turner would be the perfect person to join me in this conversation! We also delve into the topic of supplementation. In holistic and functional medicine spheres, it can be easy to get overwhelmed at the vast array of supplement recommendations and options. Dr. Ashley shares her simplified approach to supplementation that won’t break the bank. Whether there are food sensitivities in your house or not, you’ll learn so much from this episode about gut healing, the immune system, beneficial supplements, food sourcing, and more!
In this episode, we cover:
Replacing dairy milks with DIY options

How you can make sourdough bread without gluten

Making dairy-free yogurt at home

Sourcing quality dairy-free and gluten-free ingredients

Tips for finding local food sources

Nature’s multivitamin: the one food you should consider adding to your daily diet

A minimalistic, whole-foods approach to supplements

Ashley’s process of figuring out exactly what healing her daughter needed

Going beyond food sensitivity testing to get to the root cause

The best supplements to have on hand to use when needed

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.
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Dr. Ashley Turner of Restorative Wellness Center | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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52 min
July 07, 2022140. How to Ease Into a Natural Lifestyle | Roxanne Ahern of Happy Holistic Homestead
If you desire to live a natural lifestyle—whole foods, less toxins, holistic health—it can be intimidating to know where to start. Many people are also concerned about the cost of living this way. In this episode with Roxanne of Happy Holistic Homestead, we tackle the question of where to start if you simply can’t afford to jump all in. What changes make the biggest impact on your family’s health? We also bust the myth that it takes a lot of money or a lot of land to begin prioritizing your health by sourcing high quality foods. You might be surprised by some of our money saving tips! No matter where you are starting from, may this episode encourage you to take the next step in your journey towards a more natural lifestyle.
In this episode, we cover:
How a health retreat changed Roxanne’s health trajectory

The easiest place to start if you want to live a homesteading life with limited space

Simple ways to use raw milk on your homestead

How producing your own food can simplify your meal planning

Tips for sourcing quality foods while on a budget

Encouraging our kids to follow their interests

An important perspective for the young mom who has big dreams

The benefits of giving older siblings responsibility in the home

How learning to forage can improve your gardening skills

A list of go-to quick and easy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

The no-brainer meal prepping strategy that will keep you eating home cooked meals all week

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.
Check out some of my current favorite products: activated charcoal face bar, seabuckthorn cleansing oil, frankincense face balm, liquid foundation
CONNECT
Roxanne Ahern of Happy Holistic Homestead | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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57 min
June 30, 2022139. Building a Debt-Free Homestead from Scratch | Katie Metka: Mother of 9, Photographer, Homesteader
If you dream of starting your own homestead but worry that you don’t have the skills or time or money, you’ve got to hear Katie’s story. Six weeks after giving birth to her ninth daughter, Katie and her husband moved their family from their established homestead in Texas to a piece of raw land in Missouri to start over. They are building everything themselves and doing it debt-free! Katie shares how she and her family of 11 found joy in the simple pace of living in a small shanty without electricity or running water. Whether you have a homesteading dream or are pursuing another goal, may Katie’s story remind you of all that is possible with patience, sacrifice, and hard work.
In this episode, we cover:
How Katie’s family of 11 is living in a one-room shanty

The sacrifices Katie and her family have made to build their homestead debt-free

Several creative ways they plan to make money from their farm

How Katie moved her family and farm animals from an 11-acre homestead in Texas to an 80-acre piece of land in Missouri

What to look for when searching for property to build a homestead from scratch

The surprising blessing of living in a shanty with no electricity and no running water with nine kids

What mistakes they have made along the way and what they might have done differently

Involving your kids on the homestead without using chore charts

How to enjoy the in-between stages while building your dreams

How to pursue a homestead dream even if you don’t have a lot of money or skills
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 15% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE15. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today.
Check out some of my current favorite products: activated charcoal face bar, seabuckthorn cleansing oil, frankincense face balm, liquid foundation
RESOURCES
Luli Metka’s Etsy Shop
CONNECT
Katie Metka | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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45 min
June 23, 2022138. Using Herbs to Support Your Health | Arielle de Martinez of Sovereign Beauty & Wellness
In pursuing a more natural lifestyle, many of us want to move away from conventional forms of medicine and healthcare. After her first daughter’s birth, Arielle de Martinez dove deep into the world of natural medicine which ultimately led her to herbalism. You will be fascinated by our conversation about using herbs for everything from washing your hair to relieving bee stings to supporting fevers. If you have never explored the world of herbalism, Arielle shares her best advice for those just starting out, including the top five herbs you can start growing in your backyard today!
In this episode, we cover:
Going beyond natural shampoo to an even cleaner hair routine

The surprising ways you can use plants from your own backyard

How to begin replacing the items in your medicine cabinet with herbs

Top five herbs you should be growing in your garden and how to use them

Why you should be cautious about using oregano essential oil and colloidal silver

How using herbs can be more gentle on the body than using essential oils

Which herbs offer the strongest antimicrobial benefits

How to determine whether to take herbs via tincture, infusion, capsule, etc.

Ways to achieve a pleasant scent without using essential oils or harmful fragrances

Why fevers are beneficial to the body and what you need to know about treating them

Where to source herbs for making your own herbal remedies
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 15% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE15. 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 face balm, liquid foundation
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Arielle de Martinez | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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48 min
June 16, 2022137. Organic Skincare and Why Ingredients Matter | Emilie Toups of Toups and Co Organics
After facing skin issues with her young daughter, Emilie Toups set out to find a cleaner and safer alternative to over-the-counter and even prescription creams. And thus, Toups and Co Organics was born. Emilie discovered many alarming ingredients that were having negative effects, both seen and unseen, on her family’s health. She is bringing her wealth of knowledge and research to the podcast today to share with us why conventional products can be harmful and how using animal fats and other natural ingredients actually nourish your skin while being extremely effective. If you hope to replace some of the harmful chemicals in your wellness routine with beneficial products, I’m happy to introduce you to Emilie Toups and her amazing business!
In this episode, we cover:
The health issues that got Emilie started on her organic skincare journey

Why putting animal fat on our skin is preferable to plant oils

The biggest offenders to avoid in skincare products

Sneaky marketing tactics that make products appear healthy

Why we should care what products we put on our skin

Are natural skincare and makeup products effective?

How to adopt simple, minimal skincare and makeup routines

Can natural products still smell good without all the artificial fragrance?

How to protect your skin from the sun from the inside out

The top Toups products you should try
A special gift for my listeners! Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 15% off any one purchase with the code FARMHOUSE15. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today.
Check out some of my current favorite products: activated charcoal face bar, seabuckthorn cleansing oil
CONNECT
Emilie Toups of Toups and Co Organics | Website | Instagram | Facebook
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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38 min
June 09, 2022136. Gut Health and Fermented Foods | Meg Kilcup of A Whole Health Life
Gut health is a big topic in the health world right now, and for good reason! Having a healthy gut impacts so many areas of our physical and mental health. Meg of A Whole Health Life joins me to talk about why gut health matters and how to begin healing your gut through diet and lifestyle changes. We also camp out on the benefits of fermented foods and how to begin incorporating them into your everyday life. Gut health can seem like an intimidating topic, but you might be surprised by the simplicity of Meg’s recommended first steps on your gut healing journey!
In this episode, we cover:
Why all the fuss about gut health?

How food and medicine can negatively impact your gut

A surprisingly simple start to healing your gut

When you might need to seek help in your gut healing journey

Easy fermented foods to start incorporating into your diet

How and why to consume beef liver, heart, tongue, etc.

How adrenal cocktails can support your health

One superfood you should be consuming every day
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Thank you to our sponsor! 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/redmondfarmhouse to order today.
Check out my most recent purchase from Redmond: real salt fine bulk (10lb bucket)
RESOURCES
Lisa’s favorite kitchen tools
CONNECT
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38 min
June 02, 2022135. How the Farmhouse Style is Changing | Liz Quick of The Quick Journey
Over the last decade, the modern farmhouse style has become extremely popular in home decor. The all white paint and minimal aesthetic is easy to achieve, which is part of why it has become so popular. However, many homemakers are beginning to trade in the all white look for warmth, coziness, color, pattern. We want our spaces to feel elevated and timeless and unique. Liz Quick of The Quick Journey joins me to discuss the good elements that came out of the modern farmhouse trend and how to achieve a more classic decor foundation in your home. I know that my own personal home decor style has evolved over the years, and I hope that this conversation will inspire you as you consider building a timeless foundation of beautiful decor in your own home.
In this episode, we cover:
Why people are moving away from the commercialized farmhouse style

How to create a timeless foundation in your home decor

Simple, affordable decor pieces to swap out for the seasons

Best places to source art and frames

Creating a cohesive, classic gallery wall

Tips for creating a beautifully decorated home on a shoestring budget

Liz’s favorite DIY projects in her own home

How to find quality antiques and incorporate them into your decor

Simple ways to achieve the classic, old world style
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Thank you to our sponsor! 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/redmondfarmhouse to order today.
Check out my most recent purchase from Redmond: real salt fine bulk (10lb bucket)
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39 min
May 26, 2022134. Teaching Kids About Farming | Brianna Widen of Widnor Farms
With the many conveniences of our modern food system, it’s easy to become detached from the knowledge of how our food is actually produced. Brianna is on a mission to reconnect the community to its farmers. At her family’s ranch in Washington, Brianna welcomes her neighbors—especially children—to come experience what farm life is truly like. Children learn invaluable, lifelong skills as a result of participating in animal care and food production. Brianna shares age-appropriate ideas for teaching your kids about farming and responsibility whether you live on a farm or in an apartment.
In this episode, we cover:
Why it’s important for everyone to learn about the inner workings of a farm

What it looks like to farm school your kids

Farm tasks that kids can help with

How to give your child a farm education if you don’t have ready access to a farm

Tailoring farm education to varying age groups

Fostering independence in kids while maintaining safety

The mindset shift that has to take place when involving kids

Giving kids a sense of ownership over their responsibilities

Why it’s important for farmers to welcome the community into their farm
Thank you to our sponsor! 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/redmondfarmhouse to order today.
Check out my most recent purchase from Redmond: real salt fine bulk (10lb bucket)
RESOURCES
Digital Farm Club
The Justin Rhodes Show
Kate @themoderndaysettler
Kate @venisonfordinner
CONNECT
Brianna Widen of Widnor Farms | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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45 min
May 19, 2022133. Should Everyone Try Making Cheese at Home? | Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch | Homestead Cheesemaking
If you have ever thought of making cheese at home but have been overwhelmed at the idea, this episode is for you! Robyn of Cheese From Scratch joins me to talk all things cheesemaking. Robyn’s desire is to make this skill accessible to everyone. We talk about how cheesemaking can become a normal part of your everyday routine, just like any other skill on the homestead. A common misconception is that cheesemaking is just for those who own a dairy animal, but this isn’t true! Anyone can learn to make cheese from scratch.
In this episode, we cover:
The distinction between homestead and professional cheesemaking

How to decide what type of cheese to make

Addressing some common fears about the safety of making cheese at home

The easiest cheeses to start with

How cheesemaking mimics what happens naturally in a calf’s stomach

Which supplies you need to buy and which supplies you can DIY

Surprising ways to repurpose all of the leftover whey

The secret to incorporating cheesemaking into your everyday life
Thank you to our sponsor! 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/redmondfarmhouse to order today.
Check out my most recent purchase from Redmond: real salt fine bulk (10lb bucket)
RESOURCES
Cheesemaking.com
The Art of Natural Cheesemaking by David Asher
Homestead Cheesemaking 101 Course | Use code SimpleFarmhouseLife10 for 10% off your purchase of any of Robyn’s course plans
CONNECT
Robyn Jackson of Cheese From Scratch | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Podcast
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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36 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…