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Pregnancy, Motherhood & Homebuilding: A Summer Life Update

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Building a house from scratch has been such an adventure—full of surprises, lessons, and all the little details that bring a space to life. I’m sharing where we are in the process, how we’re blending old and new to create a home with real character, and answering your questions about pregnancy, motherhood, and home birth. If you’re in the thick of family life or just love chatting all things home and babies, I think you’ll really enjoy this summer life update!

In this episode, we cover:

• Framing progress on the build and why we’re showing up daily to avoid costly mistakes
• Lessons from past renovations where small contractor assumptions caused big regrets
• Mixing salvaged doors and painted porch floors to achieve an authentic “new old” house feel
• Where we’re sourcing vintage windows and antique doors—and what’s worth buying new
• Deciding to include a range hood for health reasons and adding a wood-fired cookstove for winter
• My experience getting pregnant while nursing and what our typical age gaps have looked like
• How I’ve learned to manage the baby stage more smoothly with a larger family and older helpers
• Encouragement for moms feeling maxed out with littles—why it won’t always feel this hard
• How we evaluate home birth safety, from ultrasound decisions to midwife experience
• Why some pregnancies feel harder than others, even when everything seems the same

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Brent Hull

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Thornhill Range Cookers

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I’m chatting with Christine from Frugal Fit Mom all about feeding your family well on a budget—without stressing over perfection. Christine shares her tried-and-true strategies for keeping grocery costs low in today’s economy, including how she stocks her pantry, finds the best meat deals, and plans meals based on what’s already on hand. We also dive into the hidden costs of organic and local food, why she skips most grocery delivery services, and how you can still enjoy fun foods without blowing the budget. Whether you’re shopping for two or ten, this episode is full of real-life tips you can start using today.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Christine avoids Instacart and prefers Walmart Pickup for cost savings

• The key pantry staples she stocks up on—and how that helps reduce impulse grocery runs

• Her method for spotting true stock-up prices on meat and stretching it to feed a large family

• How she feeds a family of five (including three teen boys) on as little as $200/month

• A realistic starting point for grocery budgeting: $150 per person per month

• Why she generally skips organic (aside from milk) and how local sourcing can dramatically increase grocery costs

• How reverse meal planning works and why it saves more than traditional recipe-first planning

• Tips for making frugal meals taste amazing with salt, fat, and acid

• Christine’s go-to bread recipe (not sourdough!) and how she keeps it soft for days

• Her rule for buying fun foods like chips and ice cream—only when they’re 50% off

• How shopping less frequently helps avoid overspending (even for perishables)

⁠View full show notes on the blog⁠ + ⁠watch this episode on YouTube⁠.

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Christine Ashby of Frugal Fit Mom | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠

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There’s been a subtle shift in how our culture views boys, and in this conversation, we’re diving into where we’ve gone wrong and how to reclaim the narrative.  From understanding their natural wiring to navigating the tension between safety and risk-taking, we talk through practical ways to raise boys who are both capable and caring.  If you’re raising boys of any age and want encouragement and practical ideas, join us for this conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

- What sparked the message behind Boyhood Resurrected and the modern cultural shift that has changed how boys are viewed and treated

- The difference between “daring and heroic” boyhood and the passive, muted version many boys are being shaped into today

- Why a boy’s energy, risk-taking, and drive for adventure are not problems to fix but qualities to steward well

- The tension many moms feel between protecting their sons and allowing the kind of risk that actually builds strength and confidence

- Practical ways to introduce healthy danger in age-appropriate ways, from climbing trees to using real tools with guidance

- Simple daily rhythms that build spiritual and emotional strength without over-structuring family life

- How work, responsibility, and even boredom play a key role in shaping boys into capable young men

- The connection between modern schooling struggles and the natural way boys are wired to move, learn, and engage

- Addressing whining, laziness, and resistance in a way that is clear, consistent, and doesn’t escalate the emotional tone of the home

- Finding the balance between raising strong boys and nurturing tender hearts without tipping into fragility

- Why limiting screens is essential for boys and how to replace digital stimulation with real-life adventure and creativity

- Practical ideas for occupying boys of every age when outdoor options are limited 

- Encouraging brotherhood instead of rivalry through shared space, mutual respect, and avoiding comparison

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Grab your copy of Boyhood Resurrected: Igniting a Revival of Daring and Heroic Boys and learn more at boyhoodresurrected.com

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

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

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Rebekah Lovell | Website | Instagram | X 

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I love sharing what we are cooking in our farmhouse from season to season, so join me for this episode where I’m talking through what our menu looks like during these long, hot summer days. We are on the go more in the summer, so I am spending less time cooking which means I need to keep our kitchen stocked with quick and easy staples that we can throw together in a pinch. I hope you find meal inspiration in this episode to take with you into your own kitchen!

Check out part two of this episode exclusively on YouTube where I am showing the process of transforming my parents’ open-concept home into a cozy, inviting space.

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Some recipes mentioned in this episode: peach chicken, honey mustard, sourdough bagels, puff pancake, mayonnaise, granola, strawberry jam, sourdough crepes, water kefir, sourdough lemon bread, fermented lemonade 

Check out the Farmhouse on Boone blog for more from-scratch recipe inspiration for every season!

And follow along on YouTube to see more of the meals we are enjoying in the farmhouse.

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Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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In our highly-connected digital world, many voices have come along to warn of the dangers of overindulgence in technology. While many encourage boundaries and moderation, Erin argues that opting out completely is a better way. Have you felt the pull to change your family’s relationship with technology? Before you think, “I could never do that,” give this episode a listen! Erin gently challenges us to craft the kind of family culture where technology cannot compare to the joy of real life.  

In this episode, we cover:

• The decision-making process that led Erin to her current philosophy on screen usage
• Digging into some of the practicals of living a less connected life
• The surprising way your relationships may be impacted by leaving social media
• Taking an honest look at the moderation mindset around the online world
• Giving your family something to reach for, not just something to run away from
• Navigating a screen-free life with your kids
• How the cultural landscape is changing in regards to technology
• Will restricting your kids’ screen usage cause them to overindulge in the future?
• How parents’ desire to keep tabs on their kids may not be healthy

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View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT ERIN

Founder of global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family, Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle—and is now teaching others how to do the same. Her cutting-edge work has been praised in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post, as well as on the Today Show. When she’s not scrawling on her trusty steno pad, Erin, her husband, and their three kids spend their days chasing alpenglow, reading Kipling, and biking to town for more tortillas.

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Video tutorial on how to turn your smart phone into a dumb phone

The Opt-Out Family by Erin Loechner

More free resources for the opt-out family

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Erin Loechner | Website

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For those in the crunchy community, there is more noise than ever about the dangers around us and the way things should be done. While navigating her own journey of health and wellness, Emily began to see the humor in this lifestyle. In this conversation, we chat about how Emily got started sharing comedy on the internet to bring levity to what can be stressful. We also dive into what it looks like to maintain balance in this journey– balance in our minds, in our children, in our family relationships, in our social interactions, and more. This episode is a must-listen!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Emily’s crunchy lifestyle choices became viral content
• Finding balance in living a healthy lifestyle without going crazy
• Deciding what your 20% compromises will be in an 80/20 lifestyle
• Evaluating our peace of mind in an age of information overload
• Navigating relationships and social situations as a “crunchy mom”
• Making peace with choosing convenience in some situations
• Behind the scenes of Emily’s content creation process
• How we handle criticism and negativity as content creators
• The best way to encourage independent, creative play in kids

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT EMILY

Emily Morrow is the creator of Really Very Crunchy, a sketch comedy account with over 3 million followers across platforms and more than 2 billion views on her videos. Emily's new book, Really Very Crunchy: The beginner's guide to removing toxins from your life without adding them to your personality, is available everywhere March 12.

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Really Very Crunchy by Emily Morrow

The Really Very Crunchy Podcast with Emily and Jason Morrow

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So many of you have been asking me to bring Meg back on the podcast, and I am so excited to have her join me for this chat all about her approach to pregnancy and her homesteading story. We address questions about what foods we stay away from during pregnancy, what homestead chores we avoid, and more. What are our thoughts on ultrasounds? Prenatal vitamins? How do we maintain our businesses and homeschooling responsibilities throughout pregnancy and postpartum? I hope this chat with Meg inspires those of you who are in a similar season to make the most of this time!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Meg’s family made a radical change to pursue homesteading and debt freedom
• Thoughts on consuming raw milk during pregnancy
• What we do and do not avoid during pregnancy
• How to maintain the important things during difficult seasons of pregnancy
• Scaling back business and homeschooling when adding a new baby to the family
• Our thoughts and experiences with ultrasounds and prenatal vitamins during pregnancy

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!

Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FOB15. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.

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Meg Hollar of Hollar Homestead | Website | YouTube | Instagram

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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

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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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

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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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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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

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth

Dwell Differently Podcast

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