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268. Do You Have Too Much Stuff? Simplify Your Life Through Decluttering and Minimalism | Robyn Buchanan of Minimalist Home
As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs a business from home, decluttering is the only way I keep our home manageable. I have shared many times on this podcast about how minimalism has transformed our lives. Robyn of Minimalist Home has experienced the same freedom that comes from decluttering and organizing your home, and she makes it her mission to help other women get to the same place of peace. As we prepare to enter the new year, many of us have goals of simplifying, decluttering, and organizing our lives and homes. This episode addresses both the practical strategies and the mindset shifts necessary to transform your home in the new year. Join us! In this episode, we cover: The warning signs to look for to know whether you are living in chaos A simple framework to help you start crawling out of the chaos How to avoid the number one mistake people make when trying to get organized Strategies for overcoming the decision fatigue that comes with decluttering Overcoming the psychological pull that keeps us from getting rid of items we don’t need Breaking down what is happening in our brains when we struggle to declutter A manageable approach to kids’ artwork and other sentimental items Do we ever regret items we have decluttered? Tips for getting started on simplifying your life when you are in a stressful season How the ages of your children and size of your family impacts your organization Where specifically to start decluttering your home if every area feels chaotic View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT ROBYN Robyn Buchanan is a mom, wife, nurse and youtube creator. She started her minimalism journey because she was overwhelmed coming home to a cluttered house after working in a chaotic emergency department. Since decluttering, she not only uncovered her floors and surfaces, but also the deeper meanings behind our clutter, how clutter impacts our focus, why it’s so hard to declutter, and how life is freer without our stuff weighing us down. Robyn lives on Vancouver Island in BC with her 3 teen boys and husband, 4 out of 5 of them have ADHD, including Robyn & her husband. She loves hiking, gardening and cooking along with Jane Austen, Monty Python and Harry Potter movies. RESOURCES Check out Robyn’s YouTube channels: Minimalist Home and Minimalist Home Living Join Robyn’s free challenge in January: Simplify Your Home and Life January Challenge Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today! Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube CONNECT Robyn Buchanan of Minimalist Home | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | 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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267. Transform Your Family's Health with Freshly-Milled Whole Grains | Sue of Bread Beckers
After hearing Sue give a live presentation, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. She has been researching, baking with, and sharing about whole grains since the 1990s. She is truly an expert when it comes to utilizing whole wheat in your home kitchen. In this conversation, we are diving into the history and politics of wheat production, the vast array of nutrients contained in a whole grain, how to seamlessly incorporate whole grains into your baking, and more. Lately, I have become convinced that I want to get back to feeding my family whole grains instead of white flour. I hope you find inspiration from Sue's message as well! In this episode, we cover: The troubling history of white flour in the United States and its connection to disease The significant health improvements Sue and her family experienced as a result of consuming freshly-milled grains Addressing some popular myths about sourdough, whole grains, phytic acid, and more A dive into the nutritional benefits of whole grains Inspiring testimonies of how freshly-milled wheat is transforming individuals' health Looking at bread consumption through a common-sense and ancestral lens Wading through the noise of dietary trends and keeping food simple An overview of different types of grains and their uses Does whole grain bread lose nutrients if fermented with sourdough? Considerations when converting an all-purpose recipe to freshly-milled flour Sue's tried and true hack for stocking your kitchen with freshly-baked whole grain bread every week View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT SUE Sue Becker is a gifted speaker and teacher, with a passion to share principles of healthy living in an encouraging way. She is the co-owner of The Bread Beckers and founder of the ministry, Real Bread Outreach, all dedicated to promoting whole grain nutrition. Sue has a degree in Food Science from UGA and is the author of The Essential Home Ground Flour Book. Sue is a veteran home-schooling mom with 9 children and 13 grandchildren. She and her husband Brad, live in Canton, GA. Through her teaching, countless families have found improved health. RESOURCES The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book by Sue Becker The Bread Beckers Recipe Collection by Sue Becker Check out The Bread Beckers classes, co-op, and more on their website Sue's Healthy Minutes Podcast Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube CONNECT Sue Becker of Bread Beckers | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast 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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266. Homemaker Q&A: Grocery budget, breastfeeding and fertility, my best marriage advice, and more!
This week’s Q&A takes us through my thoughts on our upcoming move, how breastfeeding impacts my fertility, staples in a from-scratch kitchen, life with no dishwasher, encouraging kids to play independently, and more! Join me for another coffee chat Q&A episode! In this episode, we cover: A brief life update– we are leaving our farmhouse! Why I’m comfortable leaving bone broth on my stove overnight What matters to me when sourcing dairy products Do I worry about my babies’ safety when out in nature? How breastfeeding impacts my fertility What my breastfeeding and weaning journey has been like through eight babies If you want to start cooking from scratch, do this! How to make milk kefir a staple in your kitchen even if you don’t have a dairy cow Do I use organ meats in my kitchen? Tips for healthy, organic eating on a very tight grocery budget My strategy for always staying on top of dishes with a large family Why I recommend taking a slow and steady approach to decorating your home How do I navigate being productive in my home while encouraging my kids to spend time outdoors? My approach to prenatal appointments when I have other young children to care for My best marriage advice after 17 years View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out this video to hear more details about our upcoming move Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today! Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube 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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265. Motherhood Does Not Have to Be Overwhelming: Systems for Peace and Presence at Home | KyAnn Molina of Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms
We talk often on this podcast about simplifying motherhood so you can get more done and experience more peace. As a mother of three young children, KyAnn is currently in the trenches of the little years, but she is not living in survival mode. She helps moms get out from under the weight of chronic overwhelm and create consistency, peace, and connection in their days based on their unique priorities and personalities. If you are struggling with burnout from trying to manage motherhood, homemaking, business, and more, may this episode inspire you with practical steps you can implement today! In this episode, we cover: The tipping point that led KyAnn to start establishing rhythms in her days as a stay-at-home mom If your days feel chaotic, start with this ONE rhythm The power of starting small when you are trying to establish systems for your family Thoughts for the mom who says “I just don’t have time” Finding the motivation and mental energy to make changes when you are chronically overwhelmed Addressing the myth of seasons of “survival mode” Practical rhythms you can implement today to keep a tidy home AND prioritize connection with your family Top three tips for creating margin in your day to get out of the chronic overwhelm spiral Strategies for starting your mornings peacefully even when you have young children Why we both prefer washing dishes by hand instead of using a dishwasher Simplifying meal times to take one thing off your mental load How long should you try out a new routine before deciding if it’s working or not? Addressing a few specific pain points in home management: laundry and toys View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT KYANN KyAnn is a mom, wife, and Jesus lover. She is passionate about helping busy moms find simple rhythms to reduce overwhelm and bring peace to their days. Through her podcast and course, Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms, KyAnn helps thousands of young, busy moms through stressful times. She teaches SAHMs attainable ways to implement simple rhythms and routines into their days. Her podcast for busy moms quickly ranked in the top 1% globally! It is the go-to podcast for busy, Christian moms who want to get more done and still be present with their family! RESOURCES MENTIONED Listen to KyAnn’s podcast Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms Join Lisa’s Simple Sewing Course Join Lisa’s Simple Sourdough Course Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube CONNECT KyAnn Molina of Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | Website | Podcast | Facebook Group 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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264. Work-At-Home Moms: Asking for Help + Getting It All Done | Melissa Ferguson of The Friendly Farmhouse
I love chatting with fellow work-at-home moms who share in the joys and struggles of managing motherhood, homemaking, homeschooling, business, homesteading, rest, community, and more. Today’s conversation with published author Melissa Ferguson takes us behind the scenes of a fiction writer’s life. We talk through carefully choosing your “yeses” in each season, embracing rest, prioritizing family, and learning things the hard way in business. Whether you have a dream of writing or some other endeavor, this practical look at how Melissa gets it all done will inspire you along the way! In this episode, we cover: Reaching the breaking point of overwhelm and finding the right solution for you A day in the life of a homesteading, homeschooling, work-at-home mom Weighing which opportunities to say yes to in your season of life A peek behind the curtain of the publishing world and what it takes to get a book deal Best advice for a new or aspiring author The importance of choosing the right representation as an author What it takes to find success as an author and joy in the process Practical strategies for raising children that love to read View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT MELISSA Melissa Ferguson is the bestselling author of titles including Meet Me in the Margins, How to Plot a Payback, On the Way to Christmas, and upcoming release, The Perfect Rom-Com. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in their growing farmhouse lifestyle and writes heartwarming romantic comedies that have been featured in such places as The Hollywood Reporter, Travel + Leisure, Woman’s World, and BuzzFeed. Join along her journey with over 800,000 other followers at @ourfriendlyfarmhouse. RESOURCES Pre-order Melissa’s newest fiction title The Perfect Rom-Com Check out Melissa’s romantic comedy books here Sign up for Melissa’s newsletter at MelissaFerguson.com Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today! Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube CONNECT Melissa Ferguson of The Friendly Farmhouse | Website | Instagram | TikTok | Goodreads | BookBub | Pinterest 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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