Simple Farmhouse Life

It’s that time of year!  The time when backyard chicken keepers and full-blown homesteaders alike start thinking about expanding their flocks.  My conversation with Kathleen of Oak Abode covers everything a new or prospective chicken owner might want to know.  We address the four main aspects of chicken keeping: food, water, shelter, protection, as well as many other questions we are frequently asked.  Whether you are considering getting chickens or have been keeping them for years, this episode is full of practical tips and lessons we have learned along the way.

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GUEST BIOGRAPHY

Kathleen and her husband, Ian, are passionate about growing their own food and self-sustainability on any scale.

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I have been so excited to bring this episode to you all because I get so many questions about our dairy cow!  Angel Turner was the perfect person to join me in this conversation. She has gained a great deal of experience with dairy cows in just a short time.  It has been less than a year since Angel brought home her first family milk cow, and since then, she has taken on the task of halter breaking over 15 milk cows and matching them with families.  We could have talked forever about all things dairy cow, but we managed to address the most frequently asked questions in the time we had together.  If you are considering whether a family milk cow might be right for you, this episode will give you a peek into both of our journeys of getting started with owning dairy cows.

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Angel and her husband Gabe started homesteading on a very small scale. A few chickens, a small garden, a lamb or goat here and there. But as they grew their family in their 10 years of marriage, they began to see the importance and benefits of the homesteading lifestyle for so many reasons. Angel and Gabe are passionate about taking their family back to a more simple way of living that connects them with the land and animals. They are now pursuing farming full-time and very much in the beginning stages of that journey! They also want others to see their potential no matter where they are, so they have begun teaching homesteading skills on their blog.

RESOURCES

Keeping a Family Cow by Joann S. Grohman

Rosehill Farm

Rosehill Farm’s Insider’s Club

CONNECT

Angel Turner of Rosehill Farm | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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I don’t often discuss parenting on this podcast, but when I read Jill Winger’s blog post on how she gets her kids involved on her homestead, I knew I had to bring her on to talk about this topic.  Jill began homesteading before she became a mother, so her three children have always known this way of life.  Jill and I discuss how we accomplish homesteading tasks with babies and toddlers underfoot, how we begin getting our children involved around the homestead, and why it’s important to give our children the gift of hard work.  If you want to instill the values of hard work and creativity into your children, may this episode give you inspiration along the way.

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Click here to listen to part one of this conversation on Jill's podcast or click here to watch on YouTube.

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Jill is the founder of The Prairie Homestead, an online space with over one million monthly visits dedicated to helping people learn how to grow their own food and opt out of the rat race, regardless of where they live. In 2019, she published her best-selling cookbook The Prairie Homestead Cookbook which was an Amazon Editor’s pick and won Best Cookbook in the 30th Annual Reading the West Book Awards given by the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association.

Her practical and authentic style of teaching and storytelling has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of homesteaders across social media and through the Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast, which has amassed over 3.3 million downloads since its inception.

CONNECT

Jill Winger of The Prairie Homestead | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Pinterest

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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Although winter is still in full swing, it’s already time to start thinking about planting seeds for your summer garden.  In today’s conversation, Meg Hollar of The Hollar Homestead joins me to talk all things gardening: selecting seeds, preparing the soil, what we are growing, and even how to use and preserve the harvest.  We have both been gardening for many years now, but we are continually learning more each year.  Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this conversation may give you some new strategies to try this year!

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Meg and her husband, Ben, are trading in "normal" for making their own path. After suburban homesteading in Southern California for a few years, they sold most of their stuff, packed up the rest into a trailer, and set out across the United States with their four sons to find their forever homestead. The Hollar family is now revitalizing an old homestead in North Carolina, and they’ve added a baby girl and a variety of farm animals to their family along the way. They live small, love hard, and have one major goal: to LIVE a life worth living.

RESOURCES

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Territorial Seed Company

CONNECT

Meg Hollar of The Hollar Homestead | Blog | YouTube | Instagram

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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If you are working towards removing toxins from your home, you have likely concentrated a lot of your efforts in the kitchen.  After all, you spend  time and resources sourcing and preparing high quality food in your home, so you want to make sure you are not reversing all of that progress by cooking in pots and pans that pose a risk to your health.  In this episode, Molly Hill of Maison Pur joins me as we walk through cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, food storage, small appliances, etc.  Molly definitely gave me some new things to consider about a few of the pieces in my own kitchen!

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Molly’s had a passion for natural living since she was a teen!  She’s been helping others on their journey to natural living for over seven years through her blog and podcast.  In her free time, Molly enjoys a good 80s movie and traveling with her family.

RESOURCES

Molly’s comprehensive blog post about nontoxic cookware

Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware | Use code MPUR10 for 10% off your order

CONNECT

Molly Hill of Maison Pur | Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Podcast

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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It was so fun to talk to a fellow homesteader and mama who shares my love for cozy winter cooking.  My new friend, Vea Carpi, is a farmer, cook, wife, mother, and restaurant owner in the Italian Alps.  In this conversation, she shares all about her unlikely story of becoming a homesteader and what she is currently cooking and serving in her restaurant and home.  I came away from this conversation with so many new ideas to try in my own kitchen, and I hope you will find some inspiration too.

In this episode, we cover:

- What lead Vea to start a restaurant out of her home

- What Vea is serving in her farm-to-table restaurant and in her home

- A creative way to use kitchen scraps to flavor future dishes

- Italians’ simple approach to food

- A variety of traditional Italian dishes and techniques that you could easily incorporate into your own kitchen

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Vea Carpi is an ex-city gal who fell in love with one man and then fell in love with his mountains: the Italian Alps.  Vea and her husband and three children live and work on their small mountain farm raising a variety of animals and growing their own food.  Together they run an intimate farm-to-table restaurant, Mas Del Saro, adjacent to their home.  Vea is the author of a cookbook in Italian and German entitled La Mia Pasta Madre.

CONNECT

Vea Carpi of Mas Del Saro | Website | Instagram

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram

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Winter on the homestead is a time of natural slowing down.  The days are shorter; the list of projects is smaller.  After my conversation with Melody, I’m not sure I know of anyone who embraces all of the beauty that winter brings better than she does.  As a homesteader, homeschooler, homemaker, and hunter in Minnesota, Melody doesn’t let temperatures below zero keep her from enjoying the outdoors with her five children.  No matter what climate you live in, Melody shares tons of ideas for embracing the winter season both indoors and out.

In this episode, we cover:

- How homeschooling allows the freedom to teach our children specific life skills

- What food Melody is hunting and cooking in winter

- Why you should want to know where your food comes from

- Secrets to enjoying frigid temperatures

- How Melody instills basic outdoor survival skills in her young children

- Preparing for winter on a homestead

- Outdoor and indoor hobbies in the winter

- What it looks like to experiment with sourdough

GUEST BIOGRAPHY

Melody lives in the Minnesota Big Woods. She is a mother of five, a wife, a baker, archer, homesteader, and more. Her goal is to help people learn the old ways of working, making, and doing.

RESOURCES

Melody’s sourdough packet and booklet (send her a DM on Instagram for more information about purchasing)

Erin @TheCedarChestFarm for sourdough education

CONNECT

Melody Haege of Renaissance Woman MN | Website | Instagram

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram

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EPISODE SUMMARY

It can be overwhelming to figure out where to start in your natural living journey.  I get asked all the time, “Where should I start?”  On today’s episode, I am talking to Elizabeth Parsons of Purely Parsons about this exact question.  We have both been living a natural lifestyle for over a decade, and if there is anything we have learned, it’s that this is truly a process.  It’s unrealistic to overhaul our entire way of life overnight, but there are so many small changes we can make gradually over time that will add up to a new lifestyle.  I’m so grateful Elizabeth joined me for this conversation.  As a homeschooling, homesteading mama of five and pediatric nurse, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this topic.  Whether you are just getting started or have been living this way for many years, I hope some of the information shared in this episode serves as the catalyst for you to take the next step in your natural living journey.

In this episode, we cover:

- Starting small by making easy swaps in your home

- What resources we used to start learning and researching

- The importance of whole foods in natural living

- How we handle criticism from others about this lifestyle

- Success stories of healing our bodies naturally, apart from allopathic medicine

- What foods you can start making today in your home

- The most important items in Elizabeth’s wellness toolbox

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Elizabeth’s birth affirmations

Lisa’s sauerkraut blog post and video

Lisa’s bone broth blog post and video

Lisa’s milk kefir blog post

Lisa’s yogurt blog post and video

doTERRA Essential Oils

Elizabeth’s DIY Elderberry Kits

Earthley Wellness - Use code PURELY10 for 10% off

Earthley Wellness Good Night Lotion (Magnesium Lotion) - Use code PURELY10 for 10% off

Lisa’s mayonnaise blog post and video

Leefy Prana Turmeric Supplement - Use code PARSONS15 for 15% off

Elizabeth’s birth story on Happy Homebirth podcast: Apple or Spotify

CONNECT

Elizabeth Parsons of Purely Parsons | Website | Instagram

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At the beginning of a new year, many of us are thinking about decluttering our homes.  That’s why I am so excited to bring you this conversation with Dawn of The Minimal Mom.  Dawn has shared over 500 videos on her YouTube channel on minimalism, decluttering, and organization, but you don’t have to want to be a minimalist to benefit from her message.  Listen in as Dawn and I both share how our journeys toward living with less stuff became our normal way of life.

In this episode, we cover:

- What to do with sentimental items

- A new way to view items in your home

- Decluttering as a frugal person

- What to do with items you aren’t quite ready to part with

- How to change your mindset while shopping

- Shaping your kids’ view of material possessions

- Dawn’s top three tips for getting started with decluttering

Dawn is married to Tom, and they have four kids ages seven through 12. They’ve called themselves minimalists for about seven years and couldn't imagine living any other way. Because it's had such a positive impact on their lives, they enjoy sharing tips and tricks to help you simplify your home quickly too.

RESOURCES

Declutter Your Home in 15 Minutes a Day Course

Decluttering Workbook

CONNECT

Dawn Madsen of The Minimal Mom | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram

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Cami, from Tidbits, and I chat planning, goal setting and getting it all done as busy moms, business owners, homeschoolers and homesteaders. 

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