I have been wanting to talk to today’s podcast guest for over a year! Natalie Kovarik is a Nebraska ranch wife and mom who uses her voice to educate about the realities of agriculture. Unfortunately, the public dialogue is full of misconceptions about the role and impact of agriculture on our environment and health. Natalie is a wealth of knowledge about this complex topic, and she does a beautiful job of sharing all of the ways in which agriculture adds tremendous value to our lives. I hope you...
Apr 28, 2022•32 min•Ep 130•Transcript available on Metacast When diving into the world of homesteading, it can quickly become overwhelming when you realize just how many skills there are to learn. Where should you start? I’m so glad Carolyn of Homesteading Family joined me for this conversation. As a long-time homesteader and mother of 10, Carolyn shares how she got started building her skillset to support the homesteading lifestyle she desired for herself and her family. Carolyn is a wealth of information, and she is passionate about teaching others how...
Apr 21, 2022•47 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast Curating a home decor style that feels collected takes time and intention. Amanda of Sincerely Marie Designs has done a beautiful job achieving this look and feel in her home, and she is joining me to talk about one of my favorite topics: decorating your home with vintage and antique pieces. Many of our current home inspiration sources — HGTV, Pinterest, Instagram — can give us the unrealistic expectation that our home decor should be perfectly put together all at once. Amanda and I discuss how ...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast Many people think that beginning a farm or homestead requires you to have previous farming experience, but this isn’t necessarily true. Even if you have never set foot on a farm yourself, it is possible to begin living the homesteading lifestyle. In this episode, Jess shares how her lifelong dream of owning a farm became a reality, one step at a time. We also delve into the topic of making money on a homestead. Whether you have a goal of replacing your full-time income or of simply allowing your...
Apr 07, 2022•53 min•Ep 127•Transcript available on Metacast If you don’t believe it’s possible to have a stunning home on a shoestring budget, this episode is for you! My friend, Andrea, of Pine and Prospect Home is joining me for this conversation on giving your home a refresh for spring without spending a ton of money. Andrea is the queen of thrifty decor, and everything she creates looks high-dollar. We’re sharing some of our best tips for curating a beautiful home that reflects your taste and style all while staying within your budget. Whether you ar...
Mar 31, 2022•47 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast When you look around the homesteading world and see other people doing all the things, it can be overwhelming to know how to get started. In this episode, Melissa K. Norris, a homesteader for over 20 years, joins me to talk about where to start when you want to learn new homesteading skills. She reminds us not to be afraid of starting small and learning as you go. She also provides many tangible tips for getting started. Whether you have been homesteading your whole life or are still contemplati...
Mar 24, 2022•54 min•Ep 125•Transcript available on Metacast Especially when it comes to home design, I find so much inspiration in holding beautiful printed books in my hands. That’s why I am so glad there are people like Kali Ramey Martin putting lovely resources out into the world. Her book, Potager, and her seasonal magazine, Notebook Quarterly, curate recipes and gardening tips and home inspiration in such a masterful way. Our conversation spanned a variety of topics related to welcoming spring into our homes through what we are cooking to how we dec...
Mar 17, 2022•49 min•Ep 124•Transcript available on Metacast With the first official day of spring right around the corner, I am getting so excited to welcome spring into my kitchen. There is nothing like cutting fresh herbs from my garden, gathering eggs from my hens, collecting milk from my cow. In today’s episode, Erin and I discuss the many ways that seasonal eating can be accessible to all of us. Whether or not you have a garden or farm animals of your own, you can find ways to eat seasonally and source your food locally. With all of our modern conve...
Mar 10, 2022•48 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast It’s that time of year! The time when backyard chicken keepers and full-blown homesteaders alike start thinking about expanding their flocks. My conversation with Kathleen of Oak Abode covers everything a new or prospective chicken owner might want to know. We address the four main aspects of chicken keeping: food, water, shelter, protection, as well as many other questions we are frequently asked. Whether you are considering getting chickens or have been keeping them for years, this episode is ...
Mar 03, 2022•48 min•Ep 122•Transcript available on Metacast I have been so excited to bring this episode to you all because I get so many questions about our dairy cow! Angel Turner was the perfect person to join me in this conversation. She has gained a great deal of experience with dairy cows in just a short time. It has been less than a year since Angel brought home her first family milk cow, and since then, she has taken on the task of halter breaking over 15 milk cows and matching them with families. We could have talked forever about all things dai...
Feb 24, 2022•51 min•Ep 121•Transcript available on Metacast I don’t often discuss parenting on this podcast, but when I read Jill Winger’s blog post on how she gets her kids involved on her homestead, I knew I had to bring her on to talk about this topic. Jill began homesteading before she became a mother, so her three children have always known this way of life. Jill and I discuss how we accomplish homesteading tasks with babies and toddlers underfoot, how we begin getting our children involved around the homestead, and why it’s important to give our ch...
Feb 14, 2022•44 min•Ep 120•Transcript available on Metacast Although winter is still in full swing, it’s already time to start thinking about planting seeds for your summer garden. In today’s conversation, Meg Hollar of The Hollar Homestead joins me to talk all things gardening: selecting seeds, preparing the soil, what we are growing, and even how to use and preserve the harvest. We have both been gardening for many years now, but we are continually learning more each year. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this conversation may ...
Feb 10, 2022•40 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast If you are working towards removing toxins from your home, you have likely concentrated a lot of your efforts in the kitchen. After all, you spend time and resources sourcing and preparing high quality food in your home, so you want to make sure you are not reversing all of that progress by cooking in pots and pans that pose a risk to your health. In this episode, Molly Hill of Maison Pur joins me as we walk through cookware, bakeware, dinnerware, food storage, small appliances, etc. Molly defin...
Feb 03, 2022•52 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast It was so fun to talk to a fellow homesteader and mama who shares my love for cozy winter cooking. My new friend, Vea Carpi, is a farmer, cook, wife, mother, and restaurant owner in the Italian Alps. In this conversation, she shares all about her unlikely story of becoming a homesteader and what she is currently cooking and serving in her restaurant and home. I came away from this conversation with so many new ideas to try in my own kitchen, and I hope you will find some inspiration too. In this...
Jan 27, 2022•50 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast Winter on the homestead is a time of natural slowing down. The days are shorter; the list of projects is smaller. After my conversation with Melody, I’m not sure I know of anyone who embraces all of the beauty that winter brings better than she does. As a homesteader, homeschooler, homemaker, and hunter in Minnesota, Melody doesn’t let temperatures below zero keep her from enjoying the outdoors with her five children. No matter what climate you live in, Melody shares tons of ideas for embracing ...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast EPISODE SUMMARY It can be overwhelming to figure out where to start in your natural living journey. I get asked all the time, “Where should I start?” On today’s episode, I am talking to Elizabeth Parsons of Purely Parsons about this exact question. We have both been living a natural lifestyle for over a decade, and if there is anything we have learned, it’s that this is truly a process. It’s unrealistic to overhaul our entire way of life overnight, but there are so many small changes we can make...
Jan 13, 2022•52 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast Click here to watch this episode on YouTube. At the beginning of a new year, many of us are thinking about decluttering our homes. That’s why I am so excited to bring you this conversation with Dawn of The Minimal Mom. Dawn has shared over 500 videos on her YouTube channel on minimalism, decluttering, and organization, but you don’t have to want to be a minimalist to benefit from her message. Listen in as Dawn and I both share how our journeys toward living with less stuff became our normal way ...
Jan 06, 2022•44 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Cami, from Tidbits, and I chat planning, goal setting and getting it all done as busy moms, business owners, homeschoolers and homesteaders. Buy Cami's planner- https://tidbitsplanners.com/ Follow along with Cami: Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/c/TIDBITS-cami Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/camitidbits/ Blog- https://www.tidbits-cami.com/ Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter wit...
Dec 30, 2021•51 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast I just loved this discussion with Abbie, from M is for Mama. She is a mom of 10, with four of those being two sets of identical twins! She graciously shares her evolution as a mom, what got her through the harder seasons and how she is able to take things in stride with the perspective that comes from seeing some of your kids grow beyond the baby phase. She has so much wisdom to share with all of us! Buy Abbie's book- https://www.christianbook.com/for-mama-rebellion-against-mediocre-motherhood/a...
Dec 09, 2021•40 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast Chatting motherhood, organization, minimalism, breastfeeding, homeschool and chores with kids in this q and a episode of the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast. Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount- https://www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/simple-farmhouse-life?a_aid=5b2cf1884101a&a_bid=d2a30b6f You can get the review here- https://www.youtube.co...
Dec 02, 2021•35 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast Order Liz's new book "Cozy White Cottage Seasons"- https://amzn.to/3mAV5qK (As an Amazon associate, I make a small commission on qualifying purchases.) Faux fireplace tutorial on Liz Marie Blog- https://www.lizmarieblog.com/2019/03/diy-farmhouse-fireplace/ Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount- https://www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/simple-...
Nov 10, 2021•55 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast We are happy to introduce you to our new baby BOY! I had a peaceful and positive home birth, and I'm excited to share my story with you. You can listen to my other positive natural birth stories here- Daniel's home birth- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcGNfyWpSe8&t=61s Micah's home birth- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEVIR9j1JpM&t=506s Eli's van birth- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjq2Y103Olw&t=3s Jude's home birth- https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/baby-jude-a-homebirth-story I shared a ...
Nov 02, 2021•41 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount- https://www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/simple-farmhouse-life?a_aid=5b2cf1884101a&a_bid=d2a30b6f You can get the review here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CaB1n31iI Grab my Ebook recently updated with ALL of my sourdough recipes here- https://withered-breeze-7467.ck.page/9aea28a530 Follow along wit...
Oct 21, 2021•35 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Follow along with Katy on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells/ Listen to the Maximized Minimalist Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maximized-minimalist-podcast/id1460805372 Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount- https://www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/simple-farmhouse-life?a_aid=5b2cf1884101a&a_bid=d2a30b6f You ca...
Oct 14, 2021•48 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Marian Parsons, AKA Miss Mustard Seed, on simple ways to add character to your home! We chat paint, collections, easy DIYs and more! Get your hands on Marian's new book- https://missmustardseed.com/my-book/ Feels Like Home Bonus Content- https://missmustardseed.com/courses/feels-like-home-bonus-content/ Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse L...
Sep 30, 2021•49 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I chat with Annette from Azure Farm about cozy fall cooking! It's that time of year again, and this episode has all those vibes. https://www.azurefarmlife.com/farm-blog/pumpkin-hummus The Harvest Table Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BL5RT3C/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_XBG7CWW46Y5R5N7DWB8E Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount- ...
Sep 23, 2021•52 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Follow along with Sarah's Youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/GraceInMySpace DIY Textile art- https://graceinmyspace.com/how-to-make-diy-textile-artwork-that-changes-by-season/ Christmas tree art- https://graceinmyspace.com/how-to-make-diy-christmas-tree-art/ DIY built-ins- https://graceinmyspace.com/how-to-make-custom-built-ins-existing-doorway/ Check out Sarah's $200 pine cabinet here- https://graceinmyspace.com/how-to-lighten-stained-wood-7-options-that-work/ Want to start your own blo...
Sep 16, 2021•42 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast Check out Sarah's Youtube channel here- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0OelPmT036uwGysxx51xjQ How to Create Design Board in Canva https://sheholdsdearly.leadpages.co/serve-leadbox/SaV4QAH6bzi9z2QtHxTx8i Behind the Scenes Design School https://finding-time-to-hold-dearly.teachable.com/p/behind-the-scenes/ 3 Day Pinterest Mini Course, starting Sept. 27, 2021 finding-time-to-hold-dearly.teachable.com/p/pinterest-like-an-interior-designer Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success ...
Sep 02, 2021•54 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount- https://www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/simple-farmhouse-life?a_aid=5b2cf1884101a&a_bid=d2a30b6f You can get the review here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CaB1n31iI Grab my Ebook recently updated with ALL of my sourdough recipes here- https://withered-breeze-7467.ck.page/9aea28a530 Follow along wit...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast Get my NEW 4-week meal plan here: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/4-week-meal-plans Want to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/masterclass-registration Berkey water filter with Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount- https://www.berkeyfilters.com/collections/simple-farmhouse-life?a_aid=5b2cf1884101a&a_bid=d2a30b6f You can get the review here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8CaB1n31iI Grab my Ebook recently updated with ALL of my sou...
Aug 05, 2021•35 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast 
