The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom

If you are a new mama or a new mom to be, if you’ve got littles at home, or if you’re just trying to figure out how to feed yourself well when life is full—today’s episode for you. I wanted to share a bit about how his postpartum season has been unfolding so far and what’s been helping me the most—especially when it comes to nourishment and caring for my body during recovery. Today’s episode is a little more personal, as I talk abo...

As the title of this episode suggests, I have some exciting news to share with you —our sweet baby girl has finally arrived! We are completely in love with her, soaking up all the newborn snuggles, and adjusting to life as a family of 5. I will be stepping away from the podcast for the next few weeks as we settle into this new season. But don’t worry, I won’t be gone for too long! I already have some incredible episodes planned for...

Cooking from scratch is rewarding - you know exactly what you are feeding your family, you can be proud of what you actually made yourself, but it’s also exhausting at times, especially when you are feeding a family every single day, sometimes multiple times a day. It truly is an endless cycle that takes time and energy. It can be easy to start feeling burned out and just want a break, but the reality is, people need to eat and you...

If you have looked at ingredient labels lately, you might have noticed that seed oils - sunflower, soybean, corn, cottonseed, sometimes just under the name vegetable oil, are in just about everything, but there is still a lot of controversy about how these oils affect our health. In today’s episode we are diving into the world of nourishing, traditional fats, why they matter, how to use them in everyday cooking, where to source the...

Have you ever stopped to think how much your disposable products are actually costing you? Not only can single-use items contribute to a lot of waste but they can also add up to a big expense over time. In this episode, I share 5 of my favorite reusable swaps that I actually like better than the disposable versions and will save you a significant amount of money in the process. If you are looking to reduce costs, cut back on waste,...

Do you feel like there’s never enough time to work on your homesteading goals? Between kids, meals, cleaning, and all your other responsibilities, it can feel like there is absolutely no room left. The key to making progress on your homestead, even when your days are busy, is to make small intentional steps each day, using daily habits to help you grow and improve your homestead one day at a time. Avoid overwhelm and burnout by shi...

Have you ever been frustrated by having to make last-minute grocery runs? Maybe you’re just tired of relying on store bought sauces or expensive pre-made meals. A well-stocked pantry is the key to making cooking from scratch easy, affordable, and a lot more efficient. In this episode, I share some of my pantry staples that I make sure I always have on hand and give you some tips on how you can build up your pantry to make cooking f...

Do you know what the most toxic part of your home is? When was the last time you checked under your bathroom sink? When you start to look into the ingredients in our everyday mainstream cleaning products, it can be downright scary, but switching to non-toxic solutions doesn’t have to be stressful, expensive, or complicated. Today, I want to share the natural  cleaning solutions that work well for our family. If you are totally new ...

Let’s talk about something that has probably been on all of our minds for a while now - grocery prices. Chances are, meat or protein foods make up the biggest chunk of your grocery bill. But when we are trying to cut costs, we don’t necessarily want to have to cut protein out of our diet. And it can be really frustrating to try to feed a family of 4 or more nutritious food without breaking the bank. That’s why today I want to share...

Have you ever wondered if the simple, self-sufficient homestead life reflects God’s plan for us? When we see snapshots of homestead life on social media, it seems so peaceful, so meaningful. But does this lifestyle really align with scripture? In today’s episode, we are diving into the Bible to explore five powerful verses that reveal God’s truth in homesteading. From stewardship, to hard work, to trusting in God’s provision over o...

Maybe it’s the messy shed, the overflowing closets, or the pantry that’s ready to explode. Do you ever feel like your house is too small, too crowded, too cluttered, or just unorganized? If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of stuff on your homestead, you are not alone. Yet, maybe you also feel like you just can’t get rid of stuff because you need it! That’s me, I’m raising my hand right now. But here’s the good ne...

Do you feel like sourdough has become synonymous with homesteading? Everywhere you turn, there are more and more people getting into baking sourdough, and I am always surprised by how many people, even in my own non-crunchy, small-town community, are jumping on the sourdough trend. While I definitely don’t think you have to bake sourdough to consider yourself a homesteader, today I want to share my top three reasons why you should ...

Are you ready to move out of the suburbs and expand your homestead? Maybe one of your goals this year is to purchase land and start growing your homestead into what you’ve always wanted it to be. But if you’ve done any looking, you know that land isn’t cheap, and interest rates aren’t either. Maybe you would love to get a couple acres of your own in the country, but you just don’t have the extra cash to spend. Today, I want to shar...

It’s that time again, we are turning a page into a new year and with that comes some new goals. And I’m not just talking about new year's resolutions that get broken after the first month. I’m talking about well-thought out goals that give actionable steps, followed throughout the year so you can look back and see how much progress you’ve made when the year is done. But, maybe like me, you’re feeling a bit stuck in your goal settin...

Have you ever stopped to think of how dependent we are on supply chain for just about everything, from groceries, to household essentials? It can be kind of a scary thought to think about what would happen if we couldn’t just go to the store and get what we need when we need it. We have become so dependent on our system that we very rarely think about these things, but if something were to happen that would disrupt supply chain, wh...

Do you struggle with breakfast? Blame it on the morning rush or battling with picky eating, but maybe you’ve found yourself reaching for convenience a little too often when it comes to your kids’ breakfast. Breakfast cereal, granola bars, pop-tarts, or frozen waffles, we’ve all been there a time or two. But today I want to share some awesome swaps if you feel stuck in the trap of serving processed breakfast foods, so you can keep t...

Do you ever find yourself wishing you could do more on your homestead but you’re just not sure how to afford it? Maybe you’ve crunched the numbers and you just can’t figure out how people save money by homesteading. Today, I want to share how our family of four manages to homestead on one income while saving money in the process AND setting ourselves up for financial security. If you want to know the secret to starting a homestead ...

Do you ever feel tired and burned out from the daily mom grind? The endless diaper changes, dirty clothes, dealing with tantrums and fighting, and putting meals on the table three times a day? Being a stay at home mom is hard, especially when you are outnumbered by your crazy littles running around. Sometimes it feels like trying to homestead on top of it all is just too much. Today, I want to share some encouragement from a mom wh...

Are you tired of all the “stuff” at Christmas? The shopping, the wrapping, and all the toys with little plastic pieces that just get broken anyway. Do you want to give gifts that are heartfelt, handmade, or just plain practical? Today, I am going to be sharing how our family approaches gift giving, why we choose practical gifts for our kids, and how we de-commercialize ourselves at Christmas, so we can enjoy Christmas for its true ...