Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What if the best way to celebrate summer—and even strengthen your family—is by slowing down?
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we explore a different kind of patriotism today—one rooted in family, food, and connection.
We break down 15 practical ways families can spend less time on screens and more time creating meaningful memories together through simple real-food activities all summer long.
From fruit picking and homemade syrups to kombucha, sun tea, dehydrating food, freeze-drying, hiking, picnics, and coffee shop adventures, this episode offers you 15 ideas that will help your family reconnect while learning valuable life skills.
We also discuss why becoming less dependent on modern food systems matters, and stick with this episode to the very end for an important reminder about pursuing simple living in a way that strengthens family relationships, rather than creating tension.
This episode's sponsors:
Meet an amazing organic, regenerative family farm and stock up on the best hertiage grains with my exclusive code here-- soulyrested.com/heritage
soulyrested.com/trueleaf
soulyrested.com/teas
Links discussed in this episode:
Episode 205 - How to Eat Better and Save Money (with Ruth Ann Zimmerman) open.spotify.com/episode/0HeEgLe99an2PHiRR31Ebw?si=9-01VLdcTvepdnkKmHjYMw
Episode 189 - Three Kitchen Tools I Use on Repeat open.spotify.com/episode/46p9aGX4wOAHP7BphdtPKt?si=nQEyAZsuRc6lVvglynBmNw
The Most simple floral Syrup recipe: youtu.be/0eVJGANdnSQ?si=0M7j_H2YJVnefFVs
Podcast Email Signup: soulyrested.com/podcast
Kombucha Resources: soulyrested.com/kombucha
Favorite Loose Leaf Tea Recipes : soulyrested.com/teas
Dehydrator Buying Guide: soulyrested.com/choosing-dehydrator
Freeze Dryer Cost Analysis: soulyrested.com/freeze-dryer-pay-off
More Resources:
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
youtube: youtube.com/@MichelleVisser
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
What if the best way to celebrate summer—and even strengthen your family—is by slowing down?
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we explore a different kind of patriotism today—one rooted in family, food, and connection.
We break down 15 practical ways families can spend less time on screens and more time creating meaningful memories together through simple real-food activities all summer long.
From fruit picking and homemade syrups to kombucha, sun tea, dehydrating food, freeze-drying, hiking, picnics, and coffee shop adventures, this episode offers you 15 ideas that will help your family reconnect while learning valuable life skills.
We also discuss why becoming less dependent on modern food systems matters, and stick with this episode to the very end for an important reminder about pursuing simple living in a way that strengthens family relationships, rather than creating tension.
This episode's sponsors:
Meet an amazing organic, regenerative family farm and stock up on the best hertiage grains with my exclusive code here-- soulyrested.com/heritage
soulyrested.com/trueleaf
soulyrested.com/teas
Links discussed in this episode:
Episode 205 - How to Eat Better and Save Money (with Ruth Ann Zimmerman) open.spotify.com/episode/0HeEgLe99an2PHiRR31Ebw?si=9-01VLdcTvepdnkKmHjYMw
Episode 189 - Three Kitchen Tools I Use on Repeat open.spotify.com/episode/46p9aGX4wOAHP7BphdtPKt?si=nQEyAZsuRc6lVvglynBmNw
The Most simple floral Syrup recipe: youtu.be/0eVJGANdnSQ?si=0M7j_H2YJVnefFVs
Podcast Email Signup: soulyrested.com/podcast
Kombucha Resources: soulyrested.com/kombucha
Favorite Loose Leaf Tea Recipes : soulyrested.com/teas
Dehydrator Buying Guide: soulyrested.com/choosing-dehydrator
Freeze Dryer Cost Analysis: soulyrested.com/freeze-dryer-pay-off
More Resources:
Grab my Pantry Checklist (loaded with discounts on my favorite ingredients) for free right here: soulyrested.com/pantry
Go here to get special offers for podcast listeners in your inbox: soulyrested.com/podcast
FREE resources:
Learn how to use fresh milled flour: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/k36hnsvbh7
Learn about kombucha (and grab some of my favorite recipes): graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/b91bdd18-3581-414f-b145-8acd2e508a52
Learn about dehydrating food: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/fl36xcgpvq
Learn about baking with maple syrup: view.flodesk.com/pages/62116313e0eda1a0d870b747
Learn about making your own maple syrup: graceful-base-213.myflodesk.com/q5ecjrundz
Looking for more free resources? Choose from even more FREE e-courses here: soulyrested.com/howto
All my favorite ingredients: soulyrested.com/the-best-ingredients-in-my-kitchen
About Michelle Visser
Hi, so nice to meet you! I’m Michelle, a former processed food junkie turned real-food enthusiast.
My husband and I live on a small New England farm and sugarbush with a lot of gardens. But I’m passionate about helping folks have more real food in their lives, no matter where they live. No farm or garden required.
👋Find me in all the places:
My book: amzn.to/45Pt8Pu
My website: soulyrested.com
Instagram: instagram.com/souly.rested
Facebook: facebook.com/soulyrested
Pinterest: pinterest.com/soulyrested
youtube: youtube.com/@MichelleVisser
CONTACT: michelle@soulyrested(dot)com
If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Ancestral Kitchen, Pioneering Today with Melissa K Norris, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass, Pantry Chat with Homesteading Family, Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker, Old Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger, The Wildly Capable Show with Liz and Joey Haselmayer, ZOE Science & Nutrition, Maintenance Phase
