My daily routine, quality time in a large family, how I organize my business, and more Q&A!

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I am excited to be answering more of your questions this year on the podcast! To start off this Q&A series, I’m tackling a random set of questions on everything from my daily routine to our future plans for the homestead to baby proofing my house to my thoughts on self-care. Join me as I dive into your most pressing questions about our homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling, entrepreneurial life.
In this episode, we cover:
- Our approach to celebrating kids’ birthdays in a large family
- Do I have a daily routine?
- Why I am a content creator who does not prioritize Instagram
- How I keep track of all my business ideas and stay organized
- Meeting the needs of the littlest kids in a large family
- My thoughts on my early years of motherhood vs. my current season
- Why it is important for us to get out of the house to spend quality time as a family
- Our future plans for the homestead- will we be at this property forever?
- My most difficult transition in motherhood
- My thoughts on baby proofing my home
- How and why we use lard for frying in our kitchen
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@Caldito13yq 4 ай бұрын

It's just so nice to hear someone saying: l don't have a waking up/bedtime routine. "Why people feel that ' we have to have everything scheduled to the point! Homemaking is from THE HEART, and when you learn to enjoy it ,everything is become more easy, even in those hard days!❤ Thank you for all you do!

@FarmhouseHarvest 4 ай бұрын

Love this!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@SamaraSoyland 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for normalizing a mother’s adjustment with her schedule in the baby years. I tend to feel bad about waking up whenever and having a slow morning with my 6 month old baby. I don’t hear much from content creators about waking up in the night with their baby. I’m a first time mom so it’s nice to know this is normal and okay 😊

@Dom-jb3pi 4 ай бұрын

It is definitely normal And okay! I do the same!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely normal and essential to get the rest you need when you can.

@kvv90 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Also a ftm and I've learned to manage my expectations for sure. And absolutely get as much sleep in the morning as possible

@ekatrinya 4 ай бұрын

Lisa, just letting you know how much inspiration you have brought to my life. I'm cooking from scratch a lot more and figuring out how to plan my time better. You have opened me up to the world of antiques too and it's so much fun to hunt for pieces at goodwill. Loving the content, keep it coming please ❤ P.S. I'm having my second baby soon and I can't wait to baby wear. Why didn't I try this with my first?

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@rachelseibert7882 4 ай бұрын

I love your common sense approach to life. You are very enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for all your effort!

@user-yo6vs5ol5b 4 ай бұрын

I agree completely with you.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@raisingthepauls Ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment on no exact wake up/bedtime. I've had pregnancies back to back for years and never understood how people could do this. Breastfeeding, cooking from scratch, pregnancy, newborn phase can all uproot a schedule so for a long time I felt like I was failing, but then I realized I have a strong rhythm and that's what keeps us going. No exact times, but a nice rhythm that gets everything done and everyone finds comfort in our rhythm.

@Caldito13yq 4 ай бұрын

That one of the good things about big families, we all do the work! And we don't entertain kiddos, they play with theirs siblings, we can enjoy time with them some other way!😂

@Gabrielle499 4 ай бұрын

Maybe do a day-the-life video? Showing homeschooling & everything? It would be fun for us to see.

@SimplyNaturalLiving 2 ай бұрын

She has a lot on her Farmhouse on Boone channel :)

@elizabethrose6853 4 ай бұрын

I liked the question about the difference between the early years and now. I am in the early years with four 4.5 and under. My 17 month old is climbing up on everything. She even pushes chairs up to the counter. My three year old also gets into things like my little nursing/diaper changing basket that travels around with me.

@TheModestMama 4 ай бұрын

For birthdays with my family its a pick an event and pick a meal kind of thing. We dont do birthday parties and presents. Generally the kids will pick go to Main Event (arcade and bowling) and go to Pizza Street for lunch. Then we will do a cake at home after dinner. Just make the day about them. My oldest picked a trampoline park and Popeyes for his birthday next week. He's turning 16 so i'll probably give him some money too to get something special

@HalleluYahfarm 3 ай бұрын

That exactly what we do too.

@debbiemize2269 4 ай бұрын

Great video! I was 21 when I had my first baby, and was totally clueless! I had wanted to nurse her, but when that nurse told me the first thing she would get would be my milk and it would take 3 days for it to come in, I cried all night and put her on a bottle the next morning. No one told me she was getting that all important colostrum during those 3 days. My husband took off the first week I was home and fortunately he did know how to care for a newborn ♥️. Our second daughter arrived 4 years later, and by then I was more confident as a mother, and in nursing my baby. Girl number 3 arrived 6 years after the second, and by then I was totally comfortable in my role as mother. All three are now grown with families of their own. As to birthday parties, all three got one big party at McDonald’s (it had a playground!), but only one. The older two girls chose to have their party on their 6th birthday, the youngest had hers on her 4th birthday. All other birthday celebrations were cake and ice cream with a few neighborhood children who were their playmates. And of course a family celebration. Although I had a birthday party every year, my husband’s first birthday party was when he was 31! His family didn’t celebrate birthdays, but mine did! Love watching your channels. This old lady (I’m now 72!) has learned so much from you, and I now make sourdough bread, thanks to your guidance ♥️

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing with us!

@wendydaniels759 4 ай бұрын

You have a very calming voice . I'm keto 52 and don't have any kids at home anymore but I still love to watch you . I'm also Celiac so no bread but I love watching you make it ....wish I could. I.m also in Australia

@Simplefarmhouselife 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@minihomesteadcooking 4 ай бұрын

We love your fun videos Lisa!

@hammettgirl 4 ай бұрын

Love watching your family thrive!!

@rachellebrooke4614 4 ай бұрын

Love this podcast style!

@amanda5804 4 ай бұрын

I love the solo episodes!

@wandagordon6453 4 ай бұрын

Love these random Q & A’s. Listening while doing some kitchen work. God bless you and your precious family! 😀❤️

@salberthal88 4 ай бұрын

I personally love these types of Q&A videos, getting down to the nitty-gritty! Thank you for all of your wonderful advice. You are such a blessing!

@user-kv8tp8xc3r 4 ай бұрын

I sure enjoyed this random q and a!

@genevievepeters1502 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Lisa

@Caldito13yq 4 ай бұрын

May God bless you! Taking care of a family, a home , a baby is not easy!And yet we might look tired but we know where OUR HEART IS! I HOPE YOU CAN FIND SOME JOY IN YOUR LIFE! as a mom of 6 l really know what Lisa is taking about!

@batiagabrielleeven154 4 ай бұрын

Funny how you say hardest is 0 to 1 kid or 1 to 2, i had my first 3 back to back, a year apart, so each one felt so hard! Now with my 4th, more years in between, i finally feel comfortable being a mother

@unprocessedmomma2803 4 ай бұрын

Always fun to hear how others are getting things done/ doing things for some perspective! Thanks Lisa!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@slayxyourxday 4 ай бұрын

I am so happy that i found your channel and podcast ❤ i have been enjoying life so much more since !

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@jackimanley3056 4 ай бұрын

We're very similar! I appreciate you sharing that you have a team helping. I already knew that, but i think sone people definitely see you or other online people and think how do they do it, i must be so inadequate! And i agree, if you want to cook from scratch, you have to be home. Thats what i always tell my friends. We don't have many commitments besides homeschool co op and church. :) thanks for another great episode!

@susanvelez6534 4 ай бұрын

I love these solo podcast Lisa 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️❤️🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@fzleadventures173 4 ай бұрын

I loveee the random topic videos. I actually would like to see them weekly! Like how Garden Answer here on KZfaq goes through all her video’s comments and pulls a few from each video and answers them in a weekly video. Idk just an idea cause I know many of us would love that!!

@samanthahoos9827 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing so openly with us! ❤ You have a good perspective on raising a family, no child comes with a manual, routines are personal to one’s needs/desires and tips are a blessing to share. THANK YOU! 😊

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@AWellOrderedHome 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your life. You are truly an inspiration. I like that you’ve been able to structure your business ventures in such a way that frees you up to do homemaking and mothering

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@FarmhouseHarvest 4 ай бұрын

Love all your easy going talk, mothering, personality! I’m a higher stress person, so I love listening to your slow living rhythm.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@user-rd2gh3lo8u 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoying these podcasts featuring just you! Your lifestyle is so interesting to me and I find it very refreshing/inspiring/encouraging/entertaining!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@Liligoldi 3 ай бұрын

I m a French mom, and you are my inspiration, thank you so much.🙏🏽

@Simplefarmhouselife 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mt1885 4 ай бұрын

hey girl- I just loved this! 🥰 Have a blessed day

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@PinkieJoJo 22 күн бұрын

We stopped doing big birthday parties when my son’s whole class responded yes which got him very excited (he has Asperger’s) and then no one came. He was heartbroken. I spent a lot of money on food and party favors. The kids bullied him a lot so this was one final slap in the face and we knew that he truly was the outsider. They never invited him to their parties after that either. So we made memories rather than having parties. Bowling. Local historical places and events that he enjoyed. Etc. Also we didn’t baby proof our house either. We had a playpen for short times contained and I was simply there teaching my children the word no. People used to be in awe that I would have decor out with toddlers around. They would mostly care about Christmas decor such as feeding cereal to the nativity scene statues and such.

@Simplefarmhouselife 22 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry you and your son had to endure that hurt.

@kingdomhealthwellness 4 ай бұрын

This was really fun and helpful to listen to Lisa. You reminded me about your sourdough course, so I grabbed it. I’ve gone all through your blog, but like you said, you can always learn more! I, too was clueless with my first baby. I have to say my 3rd is my most challenging simply because of personality.

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

No doubt each little one comes with their own personality!

@ozarkview928 4 ай бұрын

Each season has pros and cons . I always said raising one is harder then raising ten 😅 sixty year old grandma here 👵🏻

@PinkieJoJo 23 күн бұрын

@Simplefarmhouselife 22 күн бұрын

So sorry your son had to endure such hurt....sounds like you found an even better way of celebrating

@debrademedici864 4 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from you !!! I love your channel !!! Who would have thought that I would be making a sourdough starter, sourdough bread and I’m loving it !!!! Thank you !!!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Love to hear that!

@anillee5426 3 ай бұрын

I like the idea of a solo episode every now and then :)

@SingleGirlsDIY 4 ай бұрын

So refreshing to hear a content creator say they don’t devote time and energy to Instagram! It demands so much time!

@judithbutler9695 4 ай бұрын

Omg……you are a visionary. 🌟

@user-us7lu7zm8m 4 ай бұрын

Good Sunday morning Lisa! It’s a brisk 10 degrees here in western Central Pennsylvania! I am enjoying watching one of your videos as I drink my cup of morning tea. Even though I am old enough to be your mom, it does my soul good to relax while watching you tend to your family and make your home a cozy reflection of your family, and the process of making our homes reflect our taste, style , function, etc., certainly grows and changes as our family grows older and changes to where we are now empty nesters, and sweet hubby of 47 years has retired! It’s a glorious time of life! “Lord willing and the creeks don’t rise”, I will be making my first “starter” today. Hubby is also getting into this, he has always liked creating in the kitchen, so, fingers crossed 🤞, we will begin our journey! One question, I found a facebook group for sourdough lovers, and a person shared a picture of their gross looking starter, it had black flecks in it. A lot of the more seamed bakers were asking if she used King Arthur flour since it seemed to seek and destroy starters. ( it looked like there were caraway seeds in it, and it was NOT that. Others asked her if she covers it with aluminum foil since there was a piece of it behind her jar of starter. No, she used cling wrap. Others chimed in to say that a lot of times the aluminum doesn’t have to cover it to cause problems, it can ruin it by simply being nearby. Well, I finished my novel, have a restful and beautiful Sunday, and not forget to get meat out to thaw! I LOVE doing that , it works for a family that is now empty nesters, as it does for your beautiful family! Enjoy these years and this phase of your life, I miss having my small little boys around me!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@stephencameron1709 4 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed the Q and A. Lisa, you are looking so lovely! ❤️🙏🏻Val C

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

@regenaguinn 4 ай бұрын

Another good show !

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@barbarapeterson8030 4 ай бұрын

Hey Lisa, family, and fur babies. STTB

@lisascott4314 Ай бұрын

Love your videos all respect when I say your awesome in all you do I just am amazed my friends use to call me the energizer bunny lol you do so much and I get you have rest and all but lol you are to me all respect amazing at it all

@Simplefarmhouselife 24 күн бұрын

thank you!

@homecomfortdecors Ай бұрын

It's refreshing to know that you don't have a strict schedule you use. You just go with the flow. I do have to have a to-do list. I just try not to overfill it. I understand you have a team that helps you with your work, but what would be your advice to someone who is just starting out and doesn't have a team? I don't like that my family makes me feel bad for not wanting to throw my son a birthday party every year. I'm not one for overdoing it. I like simple gatherings or none at all. I have not stepped into my hosting season yet. Whatever we do I will definitely try to include the closest relatives though.

@thanksman4897 Ай бұрын

I have a baby due in three months so I don't yet have the experience of hosting birthday parties 😅 however, me and my husband aren't the party type either and quite frankly, a baby won't remember the cake and balloons. I always envision a small gathering/family dinner for babies, if I have the time/energy. No need for big parties especially when they are young and you're on a budget.

@Simplefarmhouselife 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing that!

@user-yo6vs5ol5b 4 ай бұрын

Mine are grown. When my tirst was just starting topull up or reach, my mother said to my stressful self that if you teach them how to treat your stuff like gold, when they getaroynd the "gold" things, they'll know how to treat it. On another front, i took all under sink stuff/poisons to a top cupboard in the attached garage. Under my sink was atorage bowls etc. Nothing liqiud or powder in house that could harm. It takes the stress away knowing they're safe.

@becca.carroll 4 ай бұрын

"i come from energetic people" 😅 hahahahahha i love it! Something ive never said!

@realBurningigloos 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤

@hannahthehomesteader 4 ай бұрын

What you said about them being their own unit is so true. I wish more people understood this so they'd have more kids lol. I have 3 toddlers and am pregnant with a 4th. Those 3 together are easier for me to manage than when I only have 1 (if the other 2 are napping or something). When I have all 3, they completely entertain each other. They're so close in age that they are best friends and have been from the start. But when I only have 1 kid, I'm their main source of social stimulation and it's exhausting lol. I can see why people who only have a 2 year old are overwhelmed. I say, give that 2 year old a sibling and watch your workload get easier!

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

its true!

@sanashome1822 4 ай бұрын

Great 👌 vlog

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@sophieclinnick95 4 ай бұрын

Not sure how you ask questions? Is there a link? My question is have you ever struggled with postpartum or mental health struggles and if so how do you handle that

@ProLifeCharlotte 4 ай бұрын

I have a question about in what sense you are using the word farm. You have a backyard garden and chickens, which many in an urban setting also have. I can see how this can be called homesteading when you are trying to produce your own food for your family. You also have a dairy cow... does having a cow move you from the backyard/homestead to having a farm? I guess my question is, when does a homestead become a farm?

@AHomeIsHaven 4 ай бұрын

When you have farm animals.

@rosslynnoziska4959 4 ай бұрын

I would like to know about the dress that you made that you put on Etsy is there a picture of it somewhere? I would love to see it.

@rhondamcmahon1202 4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@danilynn64 4 ай бұрын

I would like to hear more about how you built your blog, i.e. without any hired help.

@Simplefarmhouselife 3 ай бұрын

I have shared about this on other podcasts and some blog posts...I just worked on it when the kids were napping and after they went to bed. It was a lot of trial and error but I made a commitment to post a certain amount weekly ....

@hayllis1 4 ай бұрын

What did everyone think of the ark encounter ? We’re somewhat close and have been thinking about going !

@mickiestrausbaugh8621 4 ай бұрын

I highly recommend Ark Encounter!

@gamingisabellajones6880 4 ай бұрын

I have a question for your next Q&A. Do you and your husband plan on having another child, or is your family complete now?

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

I have actually answered this questions many times...my husband and I feel comfortable letting God determine our family size.

@juliananemeth 4 ай бұрын

Hi from Brazil! I want a large family! How do you deal your marige life with a lot of kids?

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

I think you see it on my KZfaq channel. My husband and I are on the same page, we work together from home and homeschool. We do have a weekly date night that we really enjoy.

@shadevrutaal 4 ай бұрын

How can you find the right help to help with business, like you mentioned… podcast manager, writer etc? I’m looking for someone to take over my instagram to promote my handmade hair and body products.

@maryannhaller3273 4 ай бұрын

Lisa, I have watched you channel for several years but I decided I will not be doing anymore sourdough. Do you ever do recipes that are not sourdough?

@Simplefarmhouselife 4 ай бұрын

Not much baking without sourdough but I do share dinner recipes on occasion

@ddchomeschool 4 ай бұрын

I think kids in large families learn from a very young age how to get their needs met!! 😂

@kallistoindrani5689 3 ай бұрын

Americans and constantly moving houses. So weird to me. 😊

@user-tk1ht6wn3j 4 ай бұрын

Honey, to be honest, you are looking absolutely exhausted. Please take care of yourself.

@ekatrinya 4 ай бұрын

@user-tk1ht6wn3j Hey I'm so sorry for the day you're having for you to be this negative so early in the morning. I hope things get better and that you find some success in your journey to figure out how to get more done and how to spend your time more wisely. You made a really good choice looking to Lisa for guidance! How cool you were the first to click and comment!

@user-tk1ht6wn3j 4 ай бұрын

@@ekatrinya It's obvious you don't really care about Lisa and your condescending "little ray of sunshine" routine needs work.

@rhondamcmahon1202 4 ай бұрын

No she is not! She looks beautiful as always! Keep you mean thoughts to yourself! Only a jealous person would say something like that! Ugh 😩😩😩

@stephencameron1709 4 ай бұрын

Lisa you look so beautiful! You are glowing! Val C

@MrsKatieP 4 ай бұрын

Deep in toddler phase with a 3 year old and an 18m. It feels like it will never end, especially after a week of stomach bug hitting the boys. It's so encouraging to hear from you that there is more to motherhood than this phase. Thanks! 🤍