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238. Answering your questions: things I don’t stress about, advice for young homemakers, and more! May 21, 2024

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In this episode, I am sitting down with a cup of coffee to chat through some more of the questions you all submitted! I share my perspective on quite a few motherhood topics – potty training, meltdowns, breastfeeding, sleep schedules – that I have found are not worth stressing over. I hope that by sharing my story, I can encourage you to let go of some of the stress in motherhood and embrace the season you are in. I’m also discussing business, blogging, homemaking, and a variety of other topics you asked about. Join me for another coffee chat Q&A!

Sharing my miscarriage story
My no drama approach to potty training
How I get dinner on the table when kids are melting down
What I have done to grow my public speaking skills
How we landed on our current chicken tractor setup
My thoughts on losing the baby weight
Advice for a mom who wants more kids but her husband isn’t on board
Breastfeeding advice for a first-time mom
How I have slowly grown my business and hired help along the way
My thoughts on what it takes to be successful in the blogging world
My best advice for single women

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237. All of Life is an Opportunity for Learning: Freedom in Homeschooling | Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse May 14, 2024

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I am a firm believer that education does not take place exclusively within the walls of a classroom during certain hours of the day. I loved chatting with Lyndsey again on the podcast about the freedom that comes with prioritizing an environment of learning in your home instead of strict parameters around when and how school must happen. Lyndsey shares why year-round schooling gives her family more flexibility and how their daily rhythm fluctuates with the seasons. Whether you are already in the thick of homeschooling or thinking about getting started, let this episode encourage you and take the pressure off!

In this episode, we cover:

How Lyndsey and her husband self-designed and self-built their new home and involved their children in the process
What it looks like to homeschool year-round and why it’s so freeing
How a typical day in the life of a year-round homeschooling family may shift with the seasons
Debunking some common misconceptions about how a homeschool day unfolds
Viewing your family as a community that works together
Making intentional choices to turn everyday tasks into learning opportunities for your children
Considering the opportunity cost of prioritizing a rigid bookwork schedule in your education
Encouragement for the mom who is nervous to start homeschooling
Changing your perspective on what education can look like in chaotic seasons of life
Practical considerations for how to set up your home to support a home-centered life

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ABOUT LYNDSEY

Lyndsey is a homeschool mom of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse. Before motherhood, Lyndsey had a career in children's ministry and special needs education. Her home education centers around living books and ideas, hands-on learning, nature exploration, and biblical discipleship. She shares experiences and home education inspiration through her Instagram and blog, as well as creates curriculum and resources for families around the world. Her most popular curriculum titles are An Expectant Easter, A Connected Christmas, and Treehouse Nature Study.

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236. The Most Powerful Tool to Fight Negative Thoughts | Natalie of Dwell Differently May 07, 2024

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With so much noise around us in our digital world, we often find ourselves swimming in seas of negative voices and anxious thoughts. In today’s conversation, Natalie is sharing how she helps women overcome these negative thought patterns by memorizing scripture. Anyone who has committed God’s words to memory knows how impactful those words are in your heart and mind. If you are new to memorizing scripture, our encouragement to you is to give it a shot and see what fruit it produces in your life!

In this episode, we cover:

Ideas for getting started with memorizing scripture
Why memorizing God’s word is so powerful
Do you really need to memorize scripture when you have 24/7 access to the bible?
Prioritizing scripture memorization even in chaotic seasons of life
How to combat negative thinking with the truth of scripture
The power of creating new pathways in your brain
Establishing habits around reading God’s word

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235. My daily work rhythm, sleep training babies, dairy cow update, and more Q&A! Apr 30, 2024

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You all submitted more great questions about parenting, work/life balance, our homestead, and more! Join me as I share my perspective on these topics. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, visit bit.ly/SFLquestions.

In this episode, I discuss:

Thoughts on how to handle babies and toddlers sitting through church
How I currently schedule my day to balance all the family and work responsibilities
My tips for planning out and accomplishing work tasks for the week
Thoughts on adding a new baby to your family in the midst
How we approach baby sleep throughout the baby’s first year
An update on some of our ups and downs with having a dairy cow

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234. Don’t Overcomplicate Your Home Decor | Myquillyn Smith, The Nester Apr 23, 2024

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The topic of home decor can be intimidating for many who don’t feel that they are naturally talented at decorating. But decorating is a skill that anyone can learn and continually improve. Myquillyn has been mastering the skill of home decor for many years, and she helps others do the same in their own homes. Today, she is encouraging us to stop taking our homes too seriously, to take risks in our home decor, to be willing to make mistakes and learn from them. May this episode leave you feeling inspired and full of attainable ideas to experiment with in your home!

In this episode, we cover:

How to quickly create a homey feel in a new house
What it means to not take your house too seriously
Strengthening your decorating muscles by taking risks
Practical suggestions for experimenting with your home decor without spending too much
One major pitfall to avoid when curating your home decor
Some unique thoughts on the process of finding your style
Prioritizing the feeling of your home over the specific style
The three decor elements that will transform any room
How you can enjoy indoor plants through the concept of “plant math”

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ABOUT MYQUILLYN

Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home . For the past 17 years, she’s been encouraging women to embrace their space—imperfections and all—and make it their own. Her previous homes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens , Ladies’ Home Journal , and Cottages & Bungalows . She recently purchased and redecorated a 1905 Queen Anne Victorian home in Morganton, North Carolina, the inspiration for her new book House Rules . She’s never met a home she didn’t love. Find her online at TheNester.com and on Instagram @TheNester.

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233. Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred Rhythms | Jennifer Pepito Apr 16, 2024

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As homemakers and mothers, our role extends beyond completing the daily tasks of housekeeping and child rearing. We are the ones who nurture the atmosphere of our homes and infuse life into our families. I am so happy to have Jennifer back on the podcast to talk about her latest book, Habits for a Sacred Home. This conversation is rich with ideas and real life examples of the everyday practices that make our homes come alive and impact our children for decades to come. May this episode inspire you as you create live-giving rhythms in your own family.

In this episode, we cover:

How the everyday tasks of motherhood might actually be the most impactful things we can do
The long-term power of gathering together for morning time
What to do about regret in your parenting journey
Starting small when establishing new habits and rhythms in your home
Recognizing the uniqueness of your family and avoiding comparison
Balancing community rhythms and protecting family time
Embracing relationships with those who are different from us
Simplifying education by living real life and engaging living stories

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ABOUT JENNIFER

Jenifer Pepito is the host of Restoration Home podcast, author of Mothering by the Book, and founder of The Peaceful Press. Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and live with wonder and purpose. Her homeschool curriculum empowers this mission through heroic stories, heartwarming poetry, and engaging life skill development. Her resources create joyful memories among families, which lead to deeper connections and lasting relationships. She has made guest appearances on popular podcasts such as 1000 Hours Outside, At Home with Sally, and Read Aloud Revival. Jennifer lives in the mountains with her beloved family, where she enjoys reading aloud, working in her garden, and watching the sunset. Learn more at ThePeacefulPress.com.

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Habits for a Sacred Home: 9 Practices from History to Anchor and Restore Modern Families by Jennifer Pepito

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232. Why Your Mindset as a Homemaker Matters | Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial Apr 09, 2024

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In her early days as a homemaker, Mystie found the role to be more difficult than she had expected. It was in acknowledging how truly valuable the role of a homemaker is that Mystie found joy and peace and purpose in the tasks of homemaking. If you struggle to embrace the role of homemaker or you are drowning in the mundanity, this episode will be a great encouragement to you!

In this episode, we cover:

The mindset that makes homemaking harder than it has to be
What happens when you decide to value the work of homemaking
Breaking down the overwhelming tasks of homemaking into baby steps
Prioritizing your many roles in the home
How to decide what to do first when you are overwhelmed
The power of acknowledging small progress along the way
Ideas for troubleshooting what isn’t working in your homemaking systems
Adjusting your expectations for your season and your specific family
The importance of your mindset in forming new homemaking habits

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ABOUT MYSTIE

Mystie Winckler and her husband Matt live in Moscow, Idaho, and have five children, including two adult sons and three kids they still homeschool. Mystie is the author of The Convivial Homeschool and Simplified Organization. She writes and podcasts at Simply Convivial to encourage moms to tackle their responsibilities with joy.

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231. Staying out of debt, simplifying food from scratch, and living with less | Answering more of your questions! Apr 03, 2024

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I’m sitting down to answer your questions about finances, cooking from scratch, and minimalism! If you have been around here for long, you know I am passionate about debt freedom. I’m diving into our financial mindsets and the major pitfalls we avoid as a debt-free family. I’ll also explain how cooking from scratch is the best way to stretch your grocery budget and how minimalism is a non-negotiable for us as a family of ten!

In this episode, we cover:

How monthly payments create financial traps and sabotage your long-term goals
Considering the opportunity cost of carrying debt
Making unpopular sacrifices to maintain peace in your finances
The surprisingly simple answer to saving money on groceries
The key to keeping meals on the table in your from-scratch kitchen
Organizing my time for maximum efficiency in my business
My strategy for maintaining minimal wardrobes for our large family

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230. An honest conversation about burnout, taking a break from creative work, and finding your place in online business | Kali Ramey Martin Mar 28, 2024

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I am excited to bring Kali back on the podcast to chat about what she has been up to lately! For anyone who is entrepreneurial or creative, you will relate to a lot of what we discuss in this episode. We tackle the topic of burnout: how it can happen, what you can do to overcome it, how to know when to step back. But just because you need a break from something, it doesn’t mean you have to quit forever. Kali shares about returning to creative work in a way that supports the life you want to live. Also, if you have ever considered taking my blogging course, don’t miss this peek behind the curtain of what it’s like to be one of my blog students!

In this episode, we cover:

The surprising gifts of taking a sabbatical from creative work
Kali’s journey of starting a blog last year
A look at how blogging has changed over the years
Navigating which kind of content is right for which platform
Thinking through what platform and strategy is right for your unique goals
What your schedule can look like as a full-time mom and blogger
Thoughts on imposter syndrome and moving forward in confidence

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ABOUT KALI

Oregon mama, farmer's wife, and creator of the Potager book and blog.

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229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee Mar 28, 2024

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today? Having answers and research available at our fingertips can be incredibly helpful, but it also brings the challenge of stress and overwhelm around deciding which voices to listen to and which changes to implement. Fallon Lee is joining me on the podcast again to tackle this complex topic, and I’m confident this conversation will be a blessing to you! We each share portions of our own journeys and our decision making criteria in hopes of helping you navigate this overwhelming information age with grace and sustainability.

In this episode, we cover:

The problem with having access to so much information
A few tangible criteria for evaluating new information
Why it is important to acknowledge the specific season you are in
Identifying when it may be time to pursue new knowledge
Zooming out and taking on an intuitive and historical lens
Discerning which voices and sources to trust
Why our intuition is a valid piece of our decision making
Laying a solid foundation for health through grace-based nutrition
Prioritizing our goals and establishing habits around them
Healthy habits to prioritize as a new mom
Prioritizing a healthy diet while on a budget

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ABOUT FALLON

Fallon was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s after the birth of her second son, and within a few years of going the “cutting foods” & chasing symptoms route, she was down to eating only seven foods. When she came across the world of metabolic health, she was both amazed and a little offended that she realized she did not have to claim this identity of restrictive eating & autoimmunity for life. She could heal?! And that’s exactly what she did. Today she is walking in absolute food freedom (including dairy & gluten), she is off of all medication, & she is teaching other women that they can do the same while curating delicious recipes along the way. Aside from being a metabolic recipe queen, she is also a wife & homeschool mom of 3 boys in Texas.

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