This week’s Q&A takes us through my thoughts on our upcoming move, how breastfeeding impacts my fertility, staples in a... more

We talk often on this podcast about simplifying motherhood so you can get more done and experience more peace. As a... more

I love chatting with fellow work-at-home moms who share in the joys and struggles of managing motherhood, homemaking, homeschooling, business,... more

This week's round of questions took us through a wide range of motherhood and homemaking topics: how I keep my... more

If you know anything about homesteading, you know who Joel Salatin is. Joel has been farming and teaching about farming for... more

When you put significant effort into sourcing and growing high quality food for your family, you quickly learn that you... more

We are back with another Q&A episode! You all asked how I get my babies to sleep through the night, if... more

We all know that it is important to declutter our homes to maximize our decorating efforts, but decluttering is work... more

If you are overwhelmed by your home, your schedule, your many responsibilities as a mother, wife, homemaker, business owner, and... more

Do you want to know my real thoughts on sourdough discard recipes! In this episode, I’m answering more of your questions... more

The world of online business is exploding with opportunities.  There seems to be something for everyone.  In this conversation, Katie... more

Herbal teas and fermented beverages are a great way to improve your health while enjoying a tasty drink. In this episode,... more

I have been baking sourdough for over 13 years, so I have learned a thing or two along the way. You... more

Living responsibly with our finances does not mean total deprivation. While there are many voices telling us how to achieve our... more

As mothers, we are often sold lies about what our lives will look like while raising children. Unfortunately, many of these... more

Join me for another casual chat where I answer some of the questions you guys sent in! Everything from a behind... more

As a busy mom and business owner, I am a big advocate for decluttering and simplifying your home. Keeping a minimal... more

Family entrepreneurship is such a unique and enriching way of life, but it is not without its challenges. Brad and Starla... more

If you are in the early years of motherhood, everything can feel so overwhelming. Your kids are all young and you... more

If you have ever wanted to sit down with a seasoned mom and ask your biggest motherhood questions, I hope... more

The impact of social media consumption cannot be overstated. After struggling with her own technology boundaries for years, Sandy finally decided... more

I am sitting down to answer more of your questions in today’s episode! Do we ever use antibiotics? How do I get... more

There is no doubt that homemakers gain many valuable skills as they continue to grow in their role. If you have... more

Self-care in motherhood is a hot topic these days, but the advice can be difficult to navigate when it does... more

I love sharing what we are cooking in our farmhouse from season to season, so join me for this episode... more

In our highly-connected digital world, many voices have come along to warn of the dangers of overindulgence in technology. While many... more

For those in the crunchy community, there is more noise than ever about the dangers around us and the way... more

So many of you have been asking me to bring Meg back on the podcast, and I am so excited... more

In this episode, I am sitting down with a cup of coffee to chat through some more of the questions... more

I am a firm believer that education does not take place exclusively within the walls of a classroom during certain... more

With so much noise around us in our digital world, we often find ourselves swimming in seas of negative voices... more

You all submitted more great questions about parenting, work/life balance, our homestead, and more!  Join me as I share my... more

The topic of home decor can be intimidating for many who don’t feel that they are naturally talented at decorating. But... more

As homemakers and mothers, our role extends beyond completing the daily tasks of housekeeping and child rearing. We are the ones... more

In her early days as a homemaker, Mystie found the role to be more difficult than she had expected. It was... more

I’m sitting down to answer your questions about finances, cooking from scratch, and minimalism!  If you have been around here... more

I am excited to bring Kali back on the podcast to chat about what she has been up to lately! For... more

Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today? Having answers and research available at our... more

I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for... more

As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired. Moms of boys... more

You want to start homesteading, but you can’t imagine how you will fit it into your full life.  Do homesteaders... more

I am excited to be answering more of your questions this year on the podcast!  To start off this Q&A... more

Every mother knows that there are moments in motherhood that bring out the worst in us.  We can feel overwhelmed... more

There are so many buzzwords and labels and opinions floating around when it comes to sourcing healthy food.  If you... more

In this episode, I am sitting down to respond to a listener’s question about my entrepreneurial journey.  If you are... more

In this episode, we are diving into the logistics of chicken keeping!  We start by exploring the benefits of chicken... more

I love sharing about what I am doing in my home as a homemaker – the meals I’m cooking, the... more

We have talked quite a bit on this podcast about minimalism and living clutter-free.  Even as someone who has been... more

Cooking every meal from scratch can seem like a complicated and time-consuming endeavor if it is not part of your... more

We all want to be free from financial stress, but what practical steps can we take to get there?  Does... more

You can accomplish a lot more on a small homestead than you think!  I have had many guests on the... more

I hear from many of you who are dreaming of life on a homestead, but you are currently living in... more

One of my favorite topics to dive into is sourdough, and Ash is the perfect person to join me for... more

As online business owners and mothers of large homeschooling families, Leslie and I discovered that we have so much in... more

If the thought of transforming your home into a cozy, magical Christmas wonderland seems overwhelming, this episode is for you! ... more

With the rising costs of food over the last few years, people are looking for ways to save now more... more

As the days get shorter and cooler, I think we all begin to crave a greater sense of coziness in... more

I talk often on this podcast about the beauty of homemaking, but there are certainly times when we can fall... more

Many of us have heard that freshly milled flour is healthier for us, but we have questions about incorporating it... more

Distractions are nothing new, but the sheer amount of distractions available to us in our modern world is overwhelming.  It... more

With the colder months quickly approaching, many parents want to start preparing their families to fight off illness.  Today’s guests... more

Today’s guest is passionate about equipping moms to be prepared for whatever life throws at them.  In our conversation, we... more

It was so fun to sit down and chat with Francesca about many of the things we share in common. ... more

I hear from many of you that you want to live this homesteading lifestyle but you are wondering how to... more

The year 2020 was a catalyst that led many people to chase after the homesteading lifestyle, and Bay is no... more

It's so good to have Elizabeth back on the podcast to share more of her story and expertise with us! ... more

Erin is a mother of six, new homesteader, retired nurse, and guru on all things natural health and wellness.  You... more

There are countless skills a person gains on the path of entrepreneurship, and this goes for kids too!  The kind... more

I’m thrilled to be chatting with another good friend on today’s podcast episode, Kate of Venison for Dinner.  You all... more

Mother of ten, blogger, author, and one of my real life friends, Abbie from M is for Mama, is back... more

In the last decade since I was a young mother, the pace of motherhood has changed so much.  Even for... more

For many of us, it is the time of year where our gardens are producing in abundance.  All of our... more

Every parent wants to do what is best for their children, but technology use can be a tricky issue to... more

As I am anticipating the birth of our eighth child any day now, I sat down to answer some of... more

Navigating the topic of screen time as a mom in today’s world can definitely be overwhelming.  Joy is a fellow... more

You all have been asking me to bring Jessica on the podcast, and I know you won’t be disappointed in... more

I heard Katie and her husband discussing this idea on their podcast, and I was intrigued by the thought that... more

As much as I love sharing about homemaking and homesteading and family life, I also love talking about online business! ... more

I hear from countless women who have a dream of starting a homestead and making it their full-time lifestyle.  Katie... more

If you have seen the viral strawberries in a jar hack, then you know who Amy is!  A couple of... more

Wouldn’t you love to have access to all of your grocery staples within a few steps of your kitchen?  This... more

Dena is perhaps best known on the internet for sharing about how she and her family self-built their home from... more

The pressure is off!  If your homeschool days have become overrun with stress and pressure to do all things perfectly,... more

Homemaking is truly an art, which means each of us expresses our own personalities and interests and values in unique... more

I’m so delighted to bring Sally back on the podcast to share her wisdom and encouragement for mothers in every... more

In our modern world, it is easy to accept all of the latest conveniences and innovations that are offered to... more

In the homesteading world, we place a lot of emphasis on sourcing food well and producing it at home when... more

Many of us strive to live a more minimal lifestyle in order to simplify our homes and lower our stress,... more

If you have a desire to begin sewing or improve your skills, you will love this conversation with Linda.  Not... more

Many people discount themselves from growing a successful garden because they think they don’t have the time, space, money, or... more

The task of educating our children about real food has never been more important than it is now, but it... more

Based on the questions I received on Instagram, you all are just as excited about this homebirth episode with Katelyn... more

Homeschooling goes far beyond choosing curriculum and planning field trips.  It is equally as important to establish a firm grasp... more

Sarah Therése and I are a decade apart in our motherhood journeys, and our different perspectives and experiences made this... more

I have begun talking more about homeschooling on the podcast lately, and it is a topic that you all seem... more

There is no such thing as a perfect home.  Even when we finally get all the projects checked off of... more

Our current culture has come to think of homemaking as boring or unimportant.  The role of women in the home... more

In the middle of winter when the Christmas greenery has been taken down but it’s not yet time for spring... more

I frequently hear from listeners who want to start homesteading, but it can be overwhelming to know where to start. ... more

If you are a gardener (or hopeful gardener) who is eagerly browsing seed catalogs and mapping out garden plots in... more

If you have been around this community for long, sourdough is not a new topic to you; however, I would... more

If you are currently homeschooling or have ever considered homeschooling, this episode will be such an encouragement to you!  As... more

Do you have a dream of starting your own business?  Or are you currently running a business?  Are you looking... more

Many people begin thinking about decluttering and organization in January, but it’s such a good idea to begin simplifying your... more

If you are craving that cozy, sacred feeling that comes along with the Christmas season, you will definitely want to... more

The joy of giving and receiving gifts is such a beautiful part of Christmas, but this time of year can... more

Nearly every mother experiences fear throughout her parenting journey.  As Jennifer and I discuss in this episode, there are often... more

I love talking about home decor on my podcast every now and then because I think it is such a... more

No matter what stage of homesteading you are in, the list of tasks to complete and projects to tackle is... more

The pro-metabolic approach to wellness has been gaining popularity lately, but it is rooted in ancient ways of eating and... more

New homes come with many modern conveniences, but there is a depth of character in old homes that is hard... more

One of the major reasons people start homesteading is because they want to produce high quality food without spending a... more

In our increasingly digital age, it is more important than ever to make sure we are using our words to... more

I have been using ancient grains in my kitchen for many years now, but there is a learning curve when... more

I wasn’t sure if we could talk about eggs for an entire podcast episode, but I was wrong!  From producing... more

As a mother of seven, I get so many questions about all the baby things: feeding, sleeping, babywearing, bonding, navigating... more

While there are many things that make us different as mothers, there is one thing we all have in common:... more

It’s back to school season, so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share with you what our... more

What began as a conversation about options for sourcing quality meat turned into a fascinating discussion on all that you... more

One of my favorite parts of homemaking is curating beautiful decor in my home.  It’s no secret that I love... more

With the growing popularity of homesteading on Instagram, it’s easy to look at this lifestyle through a romanticized filter.  No... more

Because of the pervasiveness of harmful ingredients in food and household products, living a toxin-free lifestyle requires swimming upstream!  We... more

I asked who you all wanted to hear on the podcast, and you answered!  My sister Laura of Our Oily... more

Fear is one of the main things that holds people back from going after a goal or dream.  Anyone who... more

It’s easy to look at someone like Kate and wonder how she does it all.  Between homemaking, homeschooling her five... more

It is simple to embrace traditional ways of eating when there are no food groups that are off-limits to you. ... more

If you desire to live a natural lifestyle—whole foods, less toxins, holistic health—it can be intimidating to know where to... more

If you dream of starting your own homestead but worry that you don’t have the skills or time or money,... more

In pursuing a more natural lifestyle, many of us want to move away from conventional forms of medicine and healthcare. ... more

After facing skin issues with her young daughter, Emilie Toups set out to find a cleaner and safer alternative to... more