The Natalie Creates Podcast

This is the second part in a two-part series all about how I am dealing with COVID-19 both personally and in business. In this episode I discuss tangible ways I am re-centering my priorities and life during the pandemic.

This episode is sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase. 

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you! And don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter at nataliecreates.com.

This is the first part in a two-part series about how I am dealing with COVID-19 both personally and in business. In this episode I am tackling the topic of business - how to pivot your business during this pandemic, launch an online store, market your business on social media, meet the needs of your customers and much more.

I’m discussing tactics we’ve implemented successfully at Freckled Hen Farmhouse and our strategy for using this crisis to build a stronger business. So if you’re a small business owner or dreaming of starting your own business this episode is for you!

Here are some links to resources I discuss in the episode: Shopify for eCommerce, Zapiet Pickup + Delivery as a great Shopify app to add a local delivery option, and RouteXL as a free route optimizer for local delivery routes.

This episode is sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase. 

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you! And don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter at nataliecreates.com.

Today I talk about planning for the future and maintaining daily routines in the midst of a global pandemic with Elise Blaha Cripe. I think you will find this episode extremely relevant and helpful no matter what stage of life you are in.

Elise Blaha Cripe lives with her husband and two young daughters in San Diego, California. She has been sharing thoughts and DIY projects online since 2005, running an online shop of handmade goods since 2008 and in 2015 launched GET TO WORK BOOK, a day planner + goal setting journal. In October 2019, Elise's first book, Big Dreams, Daily Joys, a guidebook to goal-setting, was released.

Here are some links to Elise’s projects that we discuss + Three Thigns Notepad - gettoworkbook.bigcartel.com/product/three-things-notepad + Big Dreams Daily Joys Journal - elisejoy.com/journal + Get To Work Book planner - gettoworkbook.com  + Elise Joy Newsletter - elisejoy.com/newsletter  + Podcast episodes with Natalie - www.elisejoy.com/search?q=natalie + Elise’s 100 day project - www.instagram.com/explore/tags/100daystoknitablanket/ 

This episode is sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase. 

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you! And don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter at nataliecreates.com.

In this episode I visit with my friend Amanda Wilson about prioritizing health and wellness throughout all seasons of life. Amanda shares wellness advice on instagram @awilsonwellness and her website awilsonwellness.com. During our conversation we touch on avoiding the legalism that comes with much of the health and wellness advice out there, what to do when we run out of steam, how to cultivate a healthy relationship with food, and much more!

Here are some links to products and resources we discuss during the podcast: Sun Basket delivery service, A. Wellness Workout Guide, and the cocokind matcha moisturizing stick.

Amanda is generously offering podcast listeners 20% off any of her products on awilsonwellness.com. This includes her Food Prep Guide, Workout Guide, or Workout + Food Prep Guide Bundle. Use the discount code NATALIECREATES at checkout or use the link https://www.awilsonwellness.com/discount/NATALIECREATES for 20% off your purchase! 

This episode is sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase. 

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you! And don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter at nataliecreates.com.

In today's episode, Luke and I discuss our past relationships with money, how we define our family values, the specifics of how we budget, our favorite tools for budgeting and what we've learned along the way. It's an episode we hope you will find helpful and encouraging!

Here are links to some tools and resources we discuss: Mint budget app, Quicken software, and the book I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi.

This episode is sponsored by 1canoe2, a women-owned and operated stationery company close to our hearts! 1canoe2's hand-painted calendars, planners, and best-selling greeting cards are some of my absolute favorites. You can get the goods at 1canoe2.com and use discount code NATALIECREATES for free shipping with any order.

This episode is also sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase. 

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you!

In this episode I chat with my friends Chip and Dann of Rebel, an incredibly inspiring and beautifully curated gift store in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chip and Dann started Rebel with $70 and a huge vision. This year they are celebrating 10 years of business and have just launched a new retail concept called Commune, which you can follow @commune_gr. You can visit their website at rebelgr.com and follow them on Instagram @rebelgr.

This episode is sponsored by 1canoe2, a women-owned and operated stationery company close to our hearts! 1canoe2's hand-painted calendars, planners, and best-selling greeting cards are some of my absolute favorites. You can get the goods at 1canoe2.com and use discount code NATALIECREATES for free shipping with any order.

This episode is also sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase.  

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you!

In this episode I talk with my business mentor and dear friend, Beth Snyder, of 1canoe2 and Hemlock. We discuss tips and strategies for building a team, creating culture, and serving as a leader. To learn more about Beth’s brands visit 1canoe2.com and hemlockgoods.com.

This episode is sponsored by 1canoe2, a women-owned and operated stationery company close to our hearts! 1canoe2's hand-painted calendars, planners, and best-selling greeting cards are some of my absolute favorites. You can get the goods at 1canoe2.com and use discount code NATALIECREATES for free shipping with any order.

This episode is also sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase. 

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you!

In this episode I sit down with my husband, Luke Freeman, to talk about how it all got started. We reminisce over our college years when I first started my blog, tell the story of how we bought our farm, share about the beginnings of our store Freckled Hen Farmhouse, and how we have built our brand into what it is today. Believe me it has been quite the journey!

This episode is sponsored by 1canoe2, a women-owned and operated stationery company close to our hearts! 1canoe2's hand-painted calendars, planners, and best-selling greeting cards are some of my absolute favorites. You can get the goods at 1canoe2.com and use discount code NATALIECREATES for free shipping with any order.

This episode is also sponsored by Freckled Hen Farmhouse, a modern-day general store filled with home goods, gifts, and seasonal décor that encourages everyone to live fully and give generously. You can visit the store at 840 College Ave in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas or shop with us online at freckledhenfarmhouse.com. Use code NCPODCAST15 at checkout to receive 15% off your online purchase. 

If you like what you’ve heard today, please leave a review and share this podcast on Instagram - simply take a screenshot, share on Stories and tag me @nataliecreates so I can thank you!