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 handma...
278. Don’t Overcomplicate Sourdough: Simple, Attainable Strategies for Delicious Bread Every Day | Anja of Our Gabled Home
If you are intimidated by sourdough, you might be believing some common myths! I’m thrilled to have Anja joining me again on the podcast to talk about the very simple processes we use to make sourdough products an everyday staple in our homes. Anja grew up eating and baking sourdough with her mother, so it is a process she has spent decades becoming comfortable with. We hope to encourage you not to overcomplicate the sourdough process. Keep things simple, and find a rhythm that works for you. Sourdough is an adaptable and forgiving process that offers incredible nutritional benefits, so it is definitely worth learning!
In this episode, we cover:
A step-by-step look at Anja’s German sourdough process that makes sourdough simple for anyone
Addressing the ways that people overcomplicate sourdough
Walk through Anja’s simple same-day freshly-milled sourdough loaf
Incorporating different types of freshly-milled whole grains into your baking
Debunking the myth that experimenting with sourdough wastes ingredients and time
You can leave behind these fears when it comes to starting sourdough
Why sourdough baking is more of an intuitive process than an exact one
You can shorten the sourdough process by skipping THIS unnecessary step
This mindset shift around baking with freshly-milled whole grains makes all the difference
Sourcing and storing multiple varieties of ancient and modern grains in your home
Choosing the right grain mill and accounting for the cost of the investment
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
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ABOUT ANJA
Growing up in Germany, Anja, wife and mother of two adult sons, has always been interested and engaged in all things cooking, baking, sourdough, and homemaking. With her blog and Youtube channel Our Gabled Home (simple heritage homemaking) she is inspiring people how to take the “complicated” out of everything.
RESOURCES
Listen to my first chat with Anja on the podcast
Check out Anja’s book Sourdough Simplified
Enroll in her Super Simple Sourdough course
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube
Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
CONNECT
Anja Eckert of Our Gabled Home | Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | X | YouTube | TikTok
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
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277. Chat with me! Large family bedtime routine, no-fuss laundry, kids using screens, new freshly-milled sourdough tips from my kitchen
Join me for another casual coffee chat as I answer more of your questions! We are diving into some large family topics: sibling personalities, laundry system, sharing bedrooms. I’m also chatting about some aspects of my business that I haven’t shared before and some specific tips on how I am changing my sourdough routine lately. May this episode encourage you in your own motherhood and homemaking!
In this episode, we cover:
Observing personality differences and similarities in a large family
The strategy that allows my no-fuss laundry system to work really well for my family of 10
Navigating a challenging bedtime routine with multiple kids of various ages sharing a bedroom
My tip for anyone looking to make income from blogging
How I keep my life at a manageable pace with the many responsibilities of a working, homeschooling mother of a large family
What my weekly workflow looks like for the YouTube side of my business
Finding a balance in allowing older children to learn skills on the internet without spending too much time on screens
Diving deeper into my current sourdough techniques: switching out all-purpose flour for freshly-milled whole grains, forgoing the mixer and exclusively using stretch-and-folds
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
RESOURCES
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube
Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.
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276. Get Your Kids Outside This Winter: Overcome Challenges and Embrace the Unique Beauty of the Season | Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside
The cold winter months present unique challenges when it comes to spending time outdoors with our kids. If you have a goal for your children to reduce screen time and spend ample time outdoors, you have likely heard of Ginny and the 1000 Hours Outside movement. I’m so glad to have her back on the podcast to talk specifically about what it takes to embrace life outdoors during the months of cold and snow. While it is not necessarily easy, it is worth it to embrace the beauty nature offers in winter with our children.
In this episode, we cover:
Is it actually important to get outside in the winter months?
Adapting your outdoor goals to fit your family and climate
Finding a way to enjoy very low temperatures with small children in tow
When it feels too difficult to get outside, embrace THIS mindset shift
Recognizing the unique gifts of winter that other season don’t offer
Embracing outdoor life when you live in the city
Why getting babies outside in the winter actually makes them healthier
Tuning in to the micro changes in nature and weather throughout the seasons
Mindset matters more than temperature when it comes to prioritizing time outdoors
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
ABOUT GINNY
Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a speaker, author and illustrator.
RESOURCES
52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Abbs-Streets
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk
Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom
STILL by Mary Jo Hoffman
How many hours you should spend outside each month based on your climate
Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan
1000 Hours Outside Podcast: Seed Oils Act Like a Death Accelerant | Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dark Calories
Download the 1000 Hours Outside app
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube
Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
CONNECT
Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.
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275. Your Messy Home + God’s Grace: Release the Shame and Finally Make Progress | Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean
As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs our family business from home, the only way I am able to keep our home from spiraling out of control is by constantly decluttering. I talk often about this topic because I am so convinced of the positive impact minimalism has on every area of our lives. As a fellow “naturally unorganized” person, Dana has been on a years-long journey of decluttering and organizing that has set her free from the constant overwhelm of a messy home. In this conversation, we are diving into how faith and our homes are connected. If you are working towards decluttering, let this episode inspire you and take away the shame of feeling like a failure at tidiness.
In this episode, we cover:
Where you need to start if you are not a naturally organized person
This one organizational concept will transform the way you think about your possessions
Does keeping a clean home have anything to do with faith?
How even well-intentioned accumulating can get out of control
Frugality might actually be causing you to overwhelm your home with clutter
Does your home reveal the state of your heart?
This tiny mindset shift will transform your home
Implement these two small habits TODAY to start seeing immediate results in your home
A simple method of storing kids’ clothes from one child to the next
If your whole home is cluttered and you don’t know where to start, do this first
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
ABOUT DANA
Dana K. White is a decluttering expert, beloved for making decluttering make sense to the person who is bewildered by her mess. In her signature nitty-gritty style she is now sharing the life changing power of God’s grace in our messiness.
RESOURCES
Get a copy of Dana’s new book Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House
Listen to Dana’s podcast A Slob Comes Clean
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube
Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
CONNECT
Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.
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274. Recent changes I’ve made in my baking, our no-fuss approach to family goals, how I handle tantrums, and more Q&A!
I get many questions from young homemakers who are looking for practical tips or are in need of encouragement for the season they are in. I love offering my perspective as a homemaker of over 17 years. I have walked through many seasons of motherhood; I have made mistakes and celebrated victories. And I am still continuing to learn and adapt as my children grow and my circumstances change. If we were to sit down to coffee together, I would answer your questions in the exact way I’m answering them today on the podcast, so join me for another cozy Q&A coffee chat in this episode!
In this episode, we cover:
Some tips for baking with whole wheat flour if your loaves are too dense
Have I stopped baking sourdough now that I’ve switched to freshly-milled grains?
How our kids have felt about our recent move from our farm into town
What I use to clean my home instead of making my own cleaner
What parts of our upcoming build I will be sharing and why
A recent switch I’ve made in my sourdough process– I don’t know why it took me so long to realize this!
My (maybe controversial) opinion on kids throwing tantrums and what I do about it
How I fit in self-care in this season of motherhood and how I did it in years past
Do I worry about giving birth to more children as I approach my 40s?
Our laidback approach to family goals and vision that has allowed us to achieve our dreams
How to find your home decorating style and what to do when you make a mistake
My three favorite tasks in my home and on the homestead
If I could choose between living in town or living on a little bit of acreage in my early motherhood years, this is what I would choose
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
RESOURCES
Join me at the Modern Homesteading Conference in June 2025! Save 15% off your adult general admission ticket with the code FARMHOUSE15 at ModernHomesteading.com.
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube
Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.
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 homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.