With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of seven, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handma...
With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of seven, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handma...
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205. Being a Prepared Mom On the Go and At Home | Karen Morris
Today’s guest is passionate about equipping moms to be prepared for whatever life throws at them. In our conversation, we dove into the subjects of two of Karen’s books: preparing your home with long-term food storage and preparing your vehicle with everything you need on the go. Karen breaks down how anyone can get started building their long-term food storage supply without blowing the budget. She also goes through some items to keep stocked in your vehicle so you are prepared for any situation that may arise on the go. There are some brilliant things on her list that you may not have thought of! If you want to feel more prepared to take care of your family whether at home or on the run, lend an ear to Karen’s sage advice!
In this episode, we cover:
How couponing got Karen started on her preparedness endeavor
The preparedness grocery shopping strategy that will save you time and money
Practical resources to help you map out your food preparedness plan
Thinking through which staples to stock up on for long-term food storage
What you might not think about when preparing your vehicle for everyday emergencies
Organizing your on-the-go items in your vehicle
Snack options to keep in your car ranging from pre-packaged to from-scratch
How to stock your diaper bag to be prepared for anything
Making sure you are rotating through your stocked pantry before items expire
Planning your shopping trips so that you are always replenishing your stockpile
Where to start with long-term food storage if you don’t have anything stored yet
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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RESOURCES
A Year Without the Grocery Store by Karen Morris
A Year Without the Grocery Store Companion Workbook by Karen Morris
Mom on the Run by Karen Morris
Spiral-bound 2024 Prepper Planner
Paperback 2024 Prepper Planner
Video tutorial: Properly Storing Food in 5 Gallon Buckets
CONNECT
Karen Morris | Website | YouTube | Instagram | AYPM Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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03/10/2023
57:43
204. Giving Our Families the Gift of a Home-Centered Life | Francesca Battistelli
It was so fun to sit down and chat with Francesca about many of the things we share in common. We dive into what it looks like to balance the many responsibilities of a working, homeschooling, homesteading mother of many. Francesca shares the story of her music career and how it has changed throughout different seasons of life. We discuss how cultivating a simple life at home away from the hustle can be such a gift to ourselves and our families. Join me for this encouraging conversation about all things motherhood with Francesca Battistelli!
In this episode, we cover:
What led Francesca and her family to leave the suburbs and start their homestead
How Francesca’s career as a touring artist has changed as her family has grown
Finding balance in learning new skills on the homestead while homeschooling a large family
Communicating with your spouse about responsibilities in the home and on the homestead
How creating a home-centered life allows you to accomplish your goals in homeschooling, homesteading, homemaking
The beauty in giving our families a slower paced life
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
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Francesca Battistelli | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Pandora
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26/09/2023
46:52
203. Building a $100k Farm Business in 3 Years | Grace the Shepherdess
I hear from many of you that you want to live this homesteading lifestyle but you are wondering how to afford it. Can a homestead pay for itself? Can you actually earn an income from it? With a background in business and marketing, Grace set out to start a profitable farm business, and she ended up growing her sheep farming business to $100k by the third year. If you have a desire to draw a profit from your farm or homestead but you are unsure of the business mechanics, this episode is for you! Grace is a wealth of wisdom on both business strategy and sheep farming. Join us to be encouraged by her incredible story!
In this episode, we cover:
What led Grace to start a farm business with no prior experience
The value of mapping out your business plan in the beginning and committing to it
Why building a newsletter should be a priority in your business
Strategizing what to provide to your newsletter subscribers
Is there a minimum amount of acreage you need to build a profitable farm business?
Why finding your market is so important and how to do it
Maintaining motivation when profits are coming in slowly in the beginning
A day in the life of a farm business owner
Having the confidence to start something even if you don’t feel like an expert
Answering your questions about the specifics of raising sheep
A realistic look at the financial side of diving into a business endeavor
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!
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ABOUT GRACE
Grace is an entrepreneur, shepherdess, and rotational grazing enthusiast. This eclectic mix converges as she shares her small scale sheep farming operation. Through YouTube Grace shares about regenerative farming for profit, raising Dorper sheep, and daily life as a small-scale, regenerative farmer!
RESOURCES
How Grace built her $100k farm business in 3 years
CONNECT
Grace the Shepherdess | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
19/09/2023
48:55
202. Don’t Wait for the Perfect Circumstances to Start Homesteading | Bay Sandoval
The year 2020 was a catalyst that led many people to chase after the homesteading lifestyle, and Bay is no exception. Fueled by a desire to establish food security for her family, Bay jumped into multiple homesteading endeavors from the get-go and learned a lot along the way. Homesteading can certainly be expensive, but we dive into the reality of living this lifestyle on a tight budget. We also chat about what it is like to pursue your goals in front of an audience on the internet and how we each navigate both the negative and positive feedback. Whether you are working toward your homesteading dream or some other dream, may you be encouraged that you don’t have to wait for the perfect circumstances to get started.
In this episode, we cover:
The mindset shift that led Bay to jump into homesteading before her circumstances were “perfect”
What Bay learned from the successes and failures of starting many endeavors at once
The reality of tackling homesteading projects as a stay-at-home mom of young kids when your spouse is not involved in homesteading
Thoughts on learning from others’ failures
Navigating negative feedback when sharing your homesteading endeavors
How repurposing items can save you money when first starting your homestead
Exploring the balance between minimalism and essentialism
Getting creative with repurposing items in your home and property
Discerning what tools are worth buying and what you can go without
How the homesteading movement initially took off and why it’s still going strong
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Simple Sourdough | Use code LAUNCHSALE at bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse through September 16, 2023
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
CONNECT
Bay Sandoval | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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12/09/2023
57:04
201. Natural Remedies, Groceries for a Large Family, New Homestead | Elizabeth of Purely Parsons
It's so good to have Elizabeth back on the podcast to share more of her story and expertise with us! She and her family recently relocated from Texas to Tennessee to start a new homestead, so she tells us all about what led them to Tennessee and what their homesteading plans are. As a nurse and mother of many, Elizabeth is passionate about educating and empowering other mothers to make informed decisions for their families. We’ll chat about home remedies, supporting the body’s ability to heal, and feeding our families well as a first line of defense against disease. Join us for this conversation!
In this episode, we cover:
All about Elizabeth’s recent move from a small Texas homestead to 70 acres in Tennessee
Which homesteading endeavors Elizabeth plans to pursue on her new property
How to deal with ticks in the summer
What is homeopathy and how can you use it for your whole family?
The top items Elizabeth keeps in her natural remedy arsenal
Weighing when to let the body heal itself and when to treat
A balanced approach to assessing risk vs. benefit of ailments and remedies
Tips for buying healthy groceries for a large family
How cooking from scratch and buying in bulk saves you money
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEAUTUMN10 at AzureStandard.com
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
Please see full show notes for more details on these offers.
ABOUT ELIZABETH
Elizabeth Parsons - best known on Instagram as Purely Parsons - is a follower of Christ, wife, and mother to 5. She worked as a pediatric RN in the hospital setting for 9 years before coming home full time in 2020. She is a voice in the health and wellness space and is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and the health of their families. She loves using her experience both as a mom and nurse to educate others to pursue natural alternatives that support the body's ability to heal. Visit her website purelyparsons.com to explore all her resources and visit their small shop.
RESOURCES
Check out Elizabeth’s natural wellness shop including their most popular organic elderberry syrup kits, as well as natural products like perfumes, detox bath kits, face serums, lash growth serums, and more.
Boiron homeopathy
CONNECT
Elizabeth Parsons of Purely Parsons | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of seven, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.