As a nurse practitioner I’m so thankful that you are not eager to get antibiotics right away. This means on the rare instance your children will need them, the antibiotics will work.

I’ve never noticed you interrupting! I watch every episode, use your recipes, and share with friends - your homeschool episodes are some of our favorites! You do an absolutely amazing job and are providing help to so many people! Persevere on through any bad internet 👊🏻👊🏻 those commenters aren’t entitled to anything 😝🤦🏼‍♀️

On kids toys....we did not have much money and I did not want to just get rid of their things because replacing was not an option and someone who loved them gave them . I took one closet, put a light in it and organized shelves and hooks and put all of the toys in there. I put a lock on the door and we switched out toys. My boys could have a couple toys out at a time but when they wanted something else they had to pick up what they had...sometimes with my help if they needed , and they would get to go to the closet and switch out. They loved it. I loved it because their toys stayed together and we never had toy pieces all over the place. It also taught them to care for their things and respect those people who cared enough to give them nice things. The toys never got old this way by having full nice toy sets to take out and play with. It was stress free and everyone was happy.

I used to think I was a bad mom for not bathing my kids daily, but I've since learned it's better for their health to bathe less often.

Yes to living the non over-sanitized life 🙌

I have never noticed you interrupting anyone before and I watch and listen to every podcast…

You don't interrupt. I love listening to your podcast simply because the flow is so great. I've listened to alot of annoying "interrupters", and you're definitely not one of them, Lisa. Please keep doing your thing. ❤️

I've never once noticed the interruptions. You give your guests plenty of space to speak and answer questions. Dont worry about it!

I don't feel like you interrupt your guests. I really don't like when people do that with their guests, but with you, I like hearing your input too and I don't feel like you're talking over them.

Absolutely love this podcast! I have been in healthcare for over 40 years, a “front line” RT. From the time my first child was born (40 years ago) to present- I have used homeopathic remedies and as I worked longer in healthcare, I have really dug in to the naturopathic, homeopathic, herbal/essential oil remedies; I am not anti-western medicine, obviously as I work in it), but, my experiences have led me to believe that to allow natural healing to build our immune system and it will take a lot to get me to go see my western medicine doctor outside of annual exams and labs. The human race has survived thousands of years through plagues, viruses and infections using natural medicine, the 19th century is what brought in what we now know as “big pharma” and the discovery of antibiotics and vaccines. Think of that- it’s only been 200 years that people began relying on industrialized medicine- oh how did folks survive those first 1,000+ years or even longer? As for GMO’s, one of the things I realized about GMO’s is when we were in Asia and anything with flours never bothered us (friends said the same about breads in Europe) but any commercial US bought flours and breads caused a lot of discomfort (bloating, gas) and we all realized that standard processed flours and breads in the stores were made from GMO grains, once we all switched to non-GMO grains (now milling our own) we didn’t have the intestinal discomfort. I have questioned the entire GMO basis, and as you stated (paraphrasing), our bodies do not recognize the genetic modifications in our natural food sources. So, our HEALTH is primarily based on what we consume- food and drink and western medicine. Researching and making the best choices for your family is so important to how well your family feels, thinks (cognition and processing is tied to what we ingest) and recovers from not just everyday living but long term health.

I love your interviews and have never felt like you were interrupting your guests. It feels like a real conversation. Keep it up, mama. You are such an encouragement to so many of us. Your videos and blog helped me transform the way I care for and nourish my family. So grateful for you.

I've always thought you were least guilty of interrupting! You're a good listener Lisa.

I’ll answer this for Lisa Some of Y’all are gonna ask what a water tower has to do with internet😁 It’s not a fancy “hydro net”… It’s just tall😂😂 Small towns or rural areas use existing tall structures to attach internet sometimes ❤

Oh my, when you said “it doesn’t matter if I own it because I’ll never be able to find it” I laughed out loud. That is my life!! I so understand your relationship with organization! On a completely different note, you have an amazing ability to state what you think, and why you think it (and you always distinguish between research, opinion, and experience) while at the same time respecting those who might think differently. That is so rare these days. I am an older adult with no children but I love both your channels because I love the way you think! Thank you.

You don't interrupt your guests, you are engaged in conversation. The nice thing about Internet is they don't have to watch❤ I enjoy your sit downs so much.

I think you do a really great job of letting your guests speak. I do not notice any interruptions. May God continue to bless you and your family. Thank you for all you do!

As a mom to seven grandma to 18 , I so agree with your take on toys ! I wish all children could have woods an a creek to play in ! Our children built forts and dams and floated on pieces of styrofoam. hunted crayfish an fried them up , fished and slid down the stairs In cardboard, hitched each other to the wagon with baler twine . Oh that had loads of fun with no toys even though they did have toys but were soon bored with those .Also this is cringey but growing up we bathed every Saturday night necessary or not 😅in summer we swam in the creek every day and washed our feet face and hands before we went to bed .

Ohhh man people are interesting 😂 don’t worry about it, Lisa! The vast majority of us don’t even notice. We appreciate and love your content.

No you’re totally fine when you “interrupt” guests. You’re having a conversation with them.

I wholeheartedly agree with you Lisa, I too, let them have a bath especially when they need it, and let them swim and enjoy themselves in the summer! I grew up with an above ground swimming pool and spent many a whole day in my pool, along with my friends. I can also remember, drinking out of our hose pipe, was too lazy to go indoors! lol! It was the best tasting cold water ever! I agree with you with the GMO’s as well. When I was growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, the food didn’t have as many preservatives in it, my mom cooked from scratch, except from bread. Lisa, I can still remember my mom would get our milk and dairy products from the milkman ( when I was a little girl!). Since I had my own family, I do the same thing, I have organic or farm fresh products, get my meats from the butcher, and seasonal produce. That has helped with my family a lot, but I’m discovering things as I get older ( I’ve currently turned 65), I can’t tolerate certain foods that I could do, say five or ten years ago. I sometimes think age might be a factor in the absorption of vitamins and things. On my doctor’s request, I’ve started taking milk thistle, about a month ago, for my liver, which I must say, noticed an improvement. Also started eating foods high in magnesium ( blueberries and watermelon) for my leg cramps at night. Have also noticed a slight improvement, which is great.

A few suggestions for infection and swimmer's ear... Allibiotic by Now brand vitamins has garlic and oregano, etc. We take it in lg quantities when we have an infection. If our children get swimmer's ear, we put a dropper full of rubbing alcohol in their ear, leave it set for 30 seconds and then turn their head to "pour it out". We have made it a habit to do after anytime we swim, and it has saved lots of painful ear aches! 😊

Label the cords and remotes as soon as it comes out of the package. Makes life much easier 😊

OMG, how sweet is it that your daughter had him on her back for him to sleep ❤

My kids have been the same with sleep, and I'm totally fine with it! I'll give them a good year - year & half of nursing on demand, then I night wean. Glad to hear I'm not the only one 🙂

Lisa, you talk like a Missourian. I am from Missouri, and this is how we all talk. It is not seen as interrupting, it is seen as friendliness and engagement.

Your videos are giving me life right now. I found your channel in 2019 when i quit being miss corporate to stay home with my new son. Now 5 years into in my mom journey, so much of what you say resonates with me. Your content is helping me organize my thoughts and feel like i can really do this. In a world of so many content creators, thank you for being transparent and realistic.

Magnatiles (off brand) are right up there with Lego. They encourage creativity PLUS they can be used to explain surface measurements (area and perimeter), volume, 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional shapes. Multipurpose toys that spur creativity and learning are the best!

I LOVE what she says about bathing and bacteria and antibiotics. Spot on. And so excited to hear someone mention Nourishing Traditions.

Such a great way to deal with that GMO topic; its a sensitive one and very popular to do in trying our best to avoid them

I'm ruthless with decluttering toys and follow many of the principles you laid out. I declutter often and I rotate. My rotation isn't on an official cadence but, basically, anytime kids are making a mess with ALL the toys vs actually playing, that's my cue that it is time for a rotation. We have almost exclusively open ended play toys, puzzles and books. Those seem to have the most longevity. Anyway, the fewer toys we have, the better they play! Oh, and no screens will help them be more engaged in what they do have as well.

I LOVED the Lillebaby carrier!!! I did cleaning jobs with my baby in it for years, and it was so comfortable. It has a supportive belt around the waist that stops your shoulders from carrying all of the weight of your child. And it only has 2 clasps, so it's very easy to get on and off. Highly recommend it!😍

You sound like me when it comes to toys. We are a lego/block family. All other toys have a minimal time in my house. I am a mother of 8. Less toys = less stress

I don’t think you interrupt at all, that’s something that people say about every podcaster. Keep doing good work!

I really enjoyed this episode! I wish I've heard it 28 years ago when I had my first child. I spent so much time and agony just trying to keep all the toys organized and sets complete that instead of being a happy mom I was always fighting to keep the chaos in order. I also admire your openness and sincerity on very private and personal issues as bathing children and dealing with illnesses in the family. This gives me perspective and will help me in our future even though we are in a different stage of life. Thanks again for all! You are a champ!

Nursing to sleep is soo normal 😅 sleep training and crying it out can do so much damage to the baby’s🥲 they eventually are just able to fall asleep without much help, but that’s typically not at 1 years old and takes some time.

I babysit my grandchildren while their parents work and we have quite a few toys. The ages of the kids are 4yrs, 2yrs, 16 months and almost 9 months. I have 2 rooms separated by a baby gate and all of the toys that have more/smaller pieces stay in one room and the “baby” toys stay in the other. The 4 year old is very diligent about keeping all of the toys he plays with together and picked up when he’s finished with them. The 2 year old is getting better at it but still needs quite a bit of reminding when he is fine playing with a toy. The 4 year old, 2 year old and even the 16 month old help put the baby toys away before they leave my house. My one daughter who works from home comes over once a week with her 2 girls (ages 2 years and almost 9 months) so they can play with their cousins and then it can sometimes get a bit chaotic because they’re not as used to Nana’s Rules but it all ends up fine and I enjoy having them over. These are the nights that freezer meals are made for! 😂🤣💕

I have three girls. Tried to sleep train the first one. Quickly realised only kept me (and her) awake. They will sleep through the night as they mature(whether trained or not). From my experience sleeping through the night is a milestone, just like sitting or walking, no training required.

As a mother of one, I always appreciate you giving your insight as a more experienced mom. Thanks for your content!❤

Love how you explain things so well! You are so honest about raising kids and will surely make new moms feel more relaxed and confident!❤

I do olive oil and garlic warmed too for the ear. Mullin added to that even ups the natural antibiotic properties.

Lisa 🩷 i especially love your q and a videos! Your channel has been such a blessing to me thank you 🩷🙏🩷🙏🩷🙏🩷🙏🩷

I once heard an interview, not even sure it was from you, that mentioned this lag due to poor internet. I've since then automatically assigned all awkward pauses/ interruptions to that especially when it's people who don't seem to be the type to be rude.

Breast milk directly into the ear for an infection always cleared it up within a day! That stuff is like magic

I'm in the UK, I have a buckled Boba - works for me, newborn up to 4/5 years old. I keep one in the car, one in the house. I kept all my woven wraps, ring slings and stretchies for years before realising they just don't work for me 😊

I love how chill of a mom you are!!

Nursing to sleep or nursing before sleep . Whatever works . I’m a big baby wearer and nursing to sleep advocate, it makes it no harder than not in my experience

I wish someone like you was able to tell me the things you have said about taking care of and managing children and their STUFF.

Never noticed the interrupting!! I really enjoy listening!

Pure garlic mullein oil dropped inside the ear is amazing!! A few companies make it just with oil, garlic, and mullein flower. (Not the kind with St. John's wart) Amazing for all ages 1 and up have used it with almost instant relief and people love it in dog's ears also!

Loved this video Lisa! Im originally from mid-MO but currently living in Wisconsin. I feel like we are such like-minded people and I appreciate you sharing your perspective on these things.

Do NOT let your children go longer than 2 days without being able to keep down liquids because of vomiting and diarrhea. My son was about 15, and we believe contracted meningitis, which is common in athletes that age. He couldn't keep anything down. I was busy with my other 4, and kept putting glasses of gatorade and 7up wherever he was. I noticed he wasn't drinking them. I had a physician friend come check him about day 3 for dehydration. He didn't insist i take him to urgent care. Long story short, he had a brain bleed and clotted and is a walking miracle. Since then, I keep (Phenergan) suppositories on hand to help with nausea, but would never let a child go padt 48 hours without demonstrating they can drink and keep it down.

I’ve literally never noticed you interrupting anyone at all. I love the way you engage with your guests. It makes me feel like I’m having coffee with you all ❤

I love your practical approach to family life. It's helped me be more relaxed and realistic as a first time mom

It’s your home it’s lived in and it’s loved in. Please don’t worry about your mess I don’t worry about mine. If the If the people who watch don’t like what goes on in your house or what your house looks like they have a choice to make to watch it, or not. I think your house is lovely and full of love.

OMG, you do not talk over your guests! You are so gracious and always so amazing ❤

I have never thought you interupt guest . I love your interview with Ruth Ann and your sisters 😊❤

Glad your daughter is feeling better!

I want to comment about a carrier! I’ve had a Tula for six years, it goes from 6 pounds to 45 pounds. An easy couple buckles and adjustable for sure. I did prefer a stretchy wrap when my babies were tiny, but the Tula has been great!

Your interviews and podcasts are very informative and helpful 😊

I actually adore the fact that you can see all those books behind her. I am so curious about the books they have in there.

I enjoy watching you and learning from you! Thank you! I also smile when you talk about being minimalist...I think to myself are you really living minimally yourself (your household items, decor, kitchen, craft, garden items, books, etc) or working to ensure your kids have minimal toys, books, craft stuff, etc. so you have less mess to clean up? I am a Mom of 4 so definitely understand--just thought I would ask the question.

Best podcast ever😊 everything you have tackled has helped this mama. Thank you so much. Much love from South Africa ❤

I have never noticed that you were interested either. And I have read the book unattainable. I have it on Audible to listen to it’s super freeing! Thank you for all you share with us

I love listening and watching all your videos !!!!! It’s nice to learn new things !!!!!!!!

Lisa, I loved how you said, "hand made house"! That's great.

Another great thing about flat baby wraps, is you can pack them nice and small in your bag or under the stroller! I sometimes keep my baby in the stroller in the train/bus and walking around, and then put her in the wrap for shopping ❤❤❤

Wow, so sad to hear about your cow. What happened to her? I know your heartbroken. We have had our own cows and it's always sad when your lose one. Ours were always like pets. Thanks for sharing.

You are doing a great job! Inspiring and encouraging.

Ah beautiful Lisa ! That dress really brings out the wonderful color of your eyes❣️Greetings from Austria … I’m a grandmother now and couldn’t agree more with all you’re saying! I would say you’re just smart !! 👍🙏🏼👌🇦🇹

Yeah I don’t think you interrupt. I love your podcast. I love hearing what you have to say

Glad you were able to visit my beautiful state of Idaho!

I love the woven wrap even for newborns. I also love wrap-tais especially for back wearing!

Lisa I totally agree with you on GMO‘s. They have change the food so much and really how do we know what they’ve done and what’s in it. We don’t do margarine we do real butter. We don’t do saccharine or any of that other sweetener we do sugar. We do the real stuff not the changed

Hi Lisa. When I was younger my Dad had built an outside shower so that us kids could rinse off before dinner to get the dust off. We put on our bathing suits and enjoyed. We did get a kick out of it.

Loved this episode ! Thank you ! 😊

I saw your episode on the Now that we're a family podcast! I live in CDA and had planned to go to the expo with my 4H kids, but they ended up not wanting to go, they're young and it was the rabbit processing that they were invited to attend. Anyway, it was a great episode, and I'm glad you were able to see their studio before they sold their house, they're now off grid on their property, but they brought their yellow chairs! Pretty exciting adventure for them! Great episode, I like your solo episodes, and I could tell you were not interrupting your guests, I knew it was a lag, don't worry it didn't make you or your guests look bad, your podcasts are excellent! ❤

For the summer an outdoor shower is great.

Great answer on the gmo's! We avoid them as well.

Really enjoy your channel. I’m one of 10 kids and the way that you parent is similar to how my mom parented :). ❤

I enjoy all of your videos and topics. It is VERY interesting and I want to learn how to handle sour dough before my fourth is born in November. I learned how to make yogurt, sour cream, broth/stock, kefir , sauerkraut…. for health reasons and we enjoy it. I can easily do yeast breads and brioches and pizza doughs, but no sour dough yet. I enjoy your point of view and I also go by „you look dirty“ or „have you had a bath this week or not yet“ 😅 So looking forward to have my fourth and give up on trying to control everything. I struggle with getting rid of toys but try my best and try to not get them in the first place. My tip for birthdays is, get them something useful or active (water slide, scooter, bike, skate board, jumping rope, cute towel maybe with their name on it, cute lunch box for school etc.) they love it and you don’t end up with a ton of toys. And yes thrifting toys also 👍🏻🙌🏻 God bless you and you should come visit to Germany 😅😁

I need to read that book because you just handled that quite offensive comment with so much more grace than I could have mustered!!

I'm always at Home Depot and I bought a bag of PVC connectors of all shapes, lots of PVC pipe that I cut into different lengths and put it all in a box. My grandson makes amazing things out of it!

I have to ask, are you concerned about the psychological effects of cry it out?

I taught my 3.5 year old to wash her "stinky spots"- armpits, feet, and privates. Hair gets washed once per week. If she stays inside that particular then we skip a bath.

That’s exactly what I do with sickness here. Let it run its course. It makes me sad when family members are pumping their kids full of unnecessary meds/chemicals 😢

I'm 5 ' 3.5, the hood isn't in my line of sight. But it is in my husband's line. So he had to remind me for a short while to look at it so it will be cleaned when I clean the kitchen. LOL. 😊❤

❤❤❤ love the podcast content so much and u look so lovely in blue 💙 thanks for this!

Antibiotics are important for actual strep. This goes for strep B for full term mothers, newborn babies, and others. I've had 2 friends nearly lose babies over strep B. Read up on PANDAS and strep A (strep throat), a condition where strep can attack the brain. Happened to my Mom and a friend's child about 8 years ago. Their son still has issues today.

What woven carrier would you recommend? (And do you use it for the newborn stage or just after?)

Loved this! Thank you 😊

I’m curious about if you try to be minimalist with toys, what do you purchase for Christmas presents? I would love to have less toys in the house because I am always overwhelmed!

What’s your favorite recipe for homemade formula? Your home looks very lovely and clean in the videos. Thanks for an informative program.

I don't notice you interrupting much if at all! You're awesome Lisa!

I also have a vintage Wedgewood Stove, and do not have a hood vent. Maybe someday, or a window would even be nicer since it would provide natural lighting

i love this Q and A!

I've only ever noticed it 1 time, and you explained the lag in the internet then. So I have forgiven both you and guest for any and all interuptions ever since. It's now an automatic thing. 😊❤ do you live in Missouri? 😊❤

Best natural antibiotic is wild oregano oil It works so well

Love this, I’m at the motherhood stage where I get nervous about sickness. Have your kids never gotten strep? It’s the only thing I worry about because of antibiotics

I recently got rid of a lot of my son's toys that he never played with and was just taking up space. He only plays with his cars and trucks but his imagination has really grown, he'll set up so many scenarios with pretend emergencies with his police cars and fire trucks. I've been guilty of letting him watch my phone or tv too much but getting rid of all his toys except the ones he plays with the most actually made him play more and watch tv less.

All these comments defending you 😂 I felt the same way! If there are any interruptions it’s clear it’s from the lag. You have a community who cares about you!