Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In today’s Q&A episode, I’m sharing exciting updates on our farmhouse build, including the unique pantry design I’ve been working on and how we’re planning for long-term living in our new home. I also dive into how I manage those pesky ticks and mosquito bites while prioritizing plenty of free-range outdoor time for my kids. Plus, I answer your questions about managing daily chores with littles in tow and how to stay motivated to decorate when you know your living situation is temporary. If you're looking for inspiration in homemaking, family life, and parenting, this episode is packed with practical tips and relatable insights.
In this episode, we cover:
- Progress on our new farmhouse build, with the basement completed and framing expected soon
- Answering your questions about the pantry design with lots of windows and a plan for climate-controlled food storage
- Planning to ensure the new farmhouse is fully functional for long-term living
- Tick and mosquito prevention tips for families who prioritize outdoor time year-round
- Tips for balancing daily chores with raising young kids and prioritizing outdoor time
- Finding the right balance between social opportunities and creating a calm, stress-free home
- Addressing myths about big families: does having a lot of kids rob them of enough parental attention?
- How I approach making our temporary home cozy without investing in major projects
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your order at AzureStandard.com and use the code SIMPLE15 to receive 15% off your purchase. This promotion is only available for the first-time Azure customer order with a minimum of $100 order (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Listen to Abbie of M is for Mama on her podcast and follow on Instagram
pod.link/1664528555
instagram.com/m.is.for.mama
Check out Abbie Halberstadt’s two books:
M is for Mama misformama.net/book
Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad misformama.net/hard-is-not-the-same-thing-as-bad
The Lila Rose Show, Episode 166: The Truth About Babies, Big Families, and Happiness with Catherine Pakaluk: pod.link/1460036160/episode/f863957b2320e36b2ae1b43db595cf50
Check out Jennifer Pepito’s two appearances on my podcast:
simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2022/11/23/overcoming-fear-in-motherhood-jennifer-pepito-of-the-peaceful-press
simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2024/04/16/bringing-our-homes-to-life-through-sacred-rhythms-jennifer-pepito-episode-233
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube bit.ly/farmhouseyoutubemasterclass
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course bit.ly/simplesourdoughcourse
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series bit.ly/simplesewingcourse
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy bit.ly/farmhouseyoutubecourse
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook homesteadliving.com/daily-sourdough/?utm_source=farmhouseonboone&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SRD
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone
Blog: farmhouseonboone.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone
Instagram: instagram.com/farmhouseonboone
TikTok: tiktok.com/@farmhouseonboone
Facebook: facebook.com/farmhouseonboone
Pinterest: pinterest.com/farmhouseonboone/_created
Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.
GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE
Listen to this podcast episode:
View full show notes on the blog: simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2025/04/01/designing-our-forever-farmhouse-prioritizing-outdoor-time-as-a-family-getting-out-of-the-house-with-littles-and-more-qa-episode-283
In today’s Q&A episode, I’m sharing exciting updates on our farmhouse build, including the unique pantry design I’ve been working on and how we’re planning for long-term living in our new home. I also dive into how I manage those pesky ticks and mosquito bites while prioritizing plenty of free-range outdoor time for my kids. Plus, I answer your questions about managing daily chores with littles in tow and how to stay motivated to decorate when you know your living situation is temporary. If you're looking for inspiration in homemaking, family life, and parenting, this episode is packed with practical tips and relatable insights.
In this episode, we cover:
- Progress on our new farmhouse build, with the basement completed and framing expected soon
- Answering your questions about the pantry design with lots of windows and a plan for climate-controlled food storage
- Planning to ensure the new farmhouse is fully functional for long-term living
- Tick and mosquito prevention tips for families who prioritize outdoor time year-round
- Tips for balancing daily chores with raising young kids and prioritizing outdoor time
- Finding the right balance between social opportunities and creating a calm, stress-free home
- Addressing myths about big families: does having a lot of kids rob them of enough parental attention?
- How I approach making our temporary home cozy without investing in major projects
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
Azure Standard is a family-owned company dedicated to providing you with high quality, affordable organic, natural, and non-GMO groceries, health, and household products. Place your order at AzureStandard.com and use the code SIMPLE15 to receive 15% off your purchase. This promotion is only available for the first-time Azure customer order with a minimum of $100 order (orders to drop locations only). One time use per customer.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Listen to Abbie of M is for Mama on her podcast and follow on Instagram
pod.link/1664528555
instagram.com/m.is.for.mama
Check out Abbie Halberstadt’s two books:
M is for Mama misformama.net/book
Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad misformama.net/hard-is-not-the-same-thing-as-bad
The Lila Rose Show, Episode 166: The Truth About Babies, Big Families, and Happiness with Catherine Pakaluk: pod.link/1460036160/episode/f863957b2320e36b2ae1b43db595cf50
Check out Jennifer Pepito’s two appearances on my podcast:
simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2022/11/23/overcoming-fear-in-motherhood-jennifer-pepito-of-the-peaceful-press
simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2024/04/16/bringing-our-homes-to-life-through-sacred-rhythms-jennifer-pepito-episode-233
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube bit.ly/farmhouseyoutubemasterclass
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course bit.ly/simplesourdoughcourse
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series bit.ly/simplesewingcourse
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy bit.ly/farmhouseyoutubecourse
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook homesteadliving.com/daily-sourdough/?utm_source=farmhouseonboone&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SRD
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone
Blog: farmhouseonboone.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/FarmhouseonBoone
Instagram: instagram.com/farmhouseonboone
TikTok: tiktok.com/@farmhouseonboone
Facebook: facebook.com/farmhouseonboone
Pinterest: pinterest.com/farmhouseonboone/_created
Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.
GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE
Listen to this podcast episode:
View full show notes on the blog: simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2025/04/01/designing-our-forever-farmhouse-prioritizing-outdoor-time-as-a-family-getting-out-of-the-house-with-littles-and-more-qa-episode-283
