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49. Finding Your Purpose in Homesteading and Staying Home with Littles

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 who’s been there and help you gain a new perspective on why staying home, raising your kids, and homesteading matters. I hope this episode helps you find God’s purpose for where he has you right now.
 
I pray that this episode would be the encouragement that you need to hear today. Even on the days when you are tired, when you feel like you can’t do it anymore, remind yourself that this is a season. Take on what you can for that day, but know that what you are doing is setting your child up for their best life, so they can be a light in the darkness and grow up to be world changers. And it all starts with you, Mama. Your job is so, so important. Don’t ever underestimate that. I pray that God would strengthen you in whatever hardships you are facing in your motherhood right now. Thank you so much for joining me!
 
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48. Practical Homestead Gifts for Kids! Enjoying the Holiday Season without All the Stuff

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 meaning, not just “the stuff”.
 
I hope this episode gives you some ideas for practical gifts for your own kids. I pray that through your family’s holiday celebrations that your kids would be able to see Christ as the ultimate gift.  Thanks for joining me!
 
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
→ Ep. 46 Holiday Baking, Eating Less Sugar, and Finding Balance Between the Two
→ Ep. 47 Practical Homestead Gifts for Kids! Enjoying the Holiday Season without All the Stuff
 
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47. Homestead Family Christmas Traditions and Celebrating Advent with Littles

Are you ready to bring the joy and wonder of Christ into your home this Christmas season, all while living simply and maintaining healthy habits? Today we are diving into the second part of our Christmas series, talking about Christmas traditions, advent, and how to juggle everything with littles at home. I am super excited to share with you what our family will be doing with our kids this year to celebrate advent, and also give you a little bit of encouragement in how you can make Christmas special without breaking the bank, driving yourself crazy, or putting your homestead on the back-burner.
 
I hope this episode inspires you and gives you some new ideas for celebrating advent with your family! I pray that this episode blesses you, that God would give you wisdom in what your family’s advent activities will look like this year, and how you can teach your kids the true meaning of Christmas this season. Thanks for joining me!
 
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46. Holiday Baking, Eating Less Sugar, and Finding Balance Between the Two

The holiday season is right around the corner, and I personally, am super excited for the upcoming Christmas season. So, I have created a few special holiday episodes that I want to share with you on what it looks like to live simply at Christmas, maintain healthy habits, and how you can bring the joy and wonder of Christ into your home this season. I hope this series inspires you and encourages you in how to bring more peace and joy into your home this Christmas. 
 
In this episode, I speak about a topic that is challenging for so many of us, healthy eating at the holidays. To me, food is a huge part of festivities and there is a lot of joy in eating good food with people that you love. So how do we find the balance between enjoying treats and staying healthy during the holidays? I think we can find a balanced approach to this question, and in this episode, we dive into what that looks like and get practical on how you can navigate healthy holiday eating with your kids!
 
I hope that you are able to find so much joy in this upcoming Christmas season and that you are able to balance your holiday eating with moderation and with gratitude. I pray that some of these tips that I shared today would inspire you and help you to take healthier steps in your own family’s healthy journey. Thanks for joining me!
 
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45. Tips for Feeding Your Family Quality Food on a Budget

Do you feel like every time you go to the grocery store, your bill gets a little bit and little bit higher? Do you feel torn between buying healthy groceries and groceries that you can afford? This is a reality for so many of us. And it probably doesn’t shock you, in the last 4 years groceries have gone up 25%, and maybe you’re starting to feel it. In this episode I share with you how I manage to feed our family of four on one income without sacrificing quality in our food. So if you’re ready to feed your family healthy, nutritious food on a budget, but you’re just not sure how to do it, this episode is for you.
 
I hope you find the tips in this episode helpful and practical, so that you can feed your family healthy foods while reducing your grocery budget!  And I pray that God would give you wisdom in the area you need to focus on to help your family thrive on the food budget that you have been given. Thanks for joining me!
 
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
→ Ep. 34 10 Steps to Avoiding Food Waste in Your Kitchen
→ Ep. 18 Building a Bulk Pantry the Easy Way
→ Ep. 6 How to Start a Successful Garden Even as a Beginner
→ Ep. 9 Beginner Backyard Garden Prep Series
 
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44. Can I homestead and work full-time? How to Make Homesteading Work When You Work Outside the Home

I know you want to grow your homestead, but what if both you and your spouse work full time? Can you make homesteading work even if you work outside the home? How can you find the time to learn new things, work on your homestead, and do the things you want to accomplish? In this episode, I share my thoughts for finding balance between living and working in the real world and following your homesteading dreams. If you feel like your job is holding you back from really homesteading, then this episode is for you. 
 
I pray that this episode would inspire you if you work outside the home, that you are not excluded from this homesteading life that God is calling you to. You can find a way to make it work for your family by changing your perspective, developing realistic goals, and being willing to make homesteading a priority in your schedule. I pray that God would give you contentment for where you are at, that he would use this time to build up your homesteading skills and knowledge, and through Him you would find a balance between work and homesteading. I pray that episode blesses each of you today!
 
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43. Lard is Making a Comeback, Best Tips for Rendering Your Own Lard and 5 Ways to Use It

In our modern, western world, there is a forgotten ingredient in our kitchen. One that your great-grandma swore by and used daily! Animal fats, like butter, cream, tallow, and our topic of today, lard. If you cringe a little thinking about adding lard to your diet, modern marketing has done its work. Today we are going to talk about why lard is making a comeback as a health food, how to make your own lard at home, and ways that you should be cooking with it.
 
Get ready to give rendering your own lard a try. This episode gives you everything you need to know about making your own lard at home and how you can start using it in your kitchen. There are so many benefits to adding this healthy, budget-friendly fat to your kitchen. 
 
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42. Seasonal Eating and Changing the Way You Think About Food

When you go to the grocery store, what influences what you buy? What looks good? What’s on sale? What about what’s in season? We live in a world where we can get strawberries in December and squash in June, and our culture has really lost touch with a natural pattern of eating with the seasons. Today we are going to explore the concept of seasonal eating to transform your grocery budget, your health, and the way you think about food. I’m going to challenge some cultural norms and break down why seasonal eating is still valuable to us, and what seasonal eating looks like for our family.
 
I hope this episode inspires you to give more seasonal-eating a try, whether from your own garden or just being intentional about how you select foods from the store. There is something so exciting about each season when it brings new foods and flavors to your meals. 
 
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41. Hard Seasons and Learning to Let Things Go in Your Home

Have you ever been in a place where things are going well on your homestead, you are making strides, learning new things, being productive in your home, and then a hard season hits and it just feels like everything falls apart? Suddenly you are struggling to do the daily things that you used to be able to do. I think as moms we can have so much guilt in letting things go and laying down some of the responsibilities we’ve tacked on ourselves. But today, I want to give you encouragement, coming from my own recent hard season, on how we can give ourselves grace while  prioritizing what needs to happen in our homes.
 
I hope this episode lifts you up today if you are finding yourself in a tough season, not sure how to do it all, and feeling tired or burnt out. I pray that God would give you the strength to carry on through this current struggle and that He would give you wisdom in the areas that you need to let go of. 
 
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40. Is Shopping at Azure Really Worth It?

Is Azure really saving you money on groceries? I know if you are a frequent Azure shopper, that may be a controversial question. I know Azure is super popular in the homesteading and bulk pantry world, but today I want to talk about how you can save the most money bulk shopping for healthy, natural foods and if Azure is really the answer. And if you have no idea what Azure is, no worries, we’ll talk all about what it is, how it works, and if it’s right for your family.
 
I hope this episode gives you some wisdom as to whether Azure is a good fit for your family and how to save some money on your family’s grocery bill without cutting quality. Thanks for joining me!
 
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