Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What if the path to a peaceful home isn’t found in having more and doing more, but in less? In this episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Therese, a young mom of five who shares her journey of creating a peaceful, intentional home in the midst of real family life. We talk about how living with less first shaped her perspective, the simple systems that keep her family of seven running smoothly every day, and how she keeps her heart grounded in motherhood amid all the noise. Join us for an encouraging conversation about rhythms, rest, and building a home that truly serves your family.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why Sarah chose to pause her YouTube channel and how stepping back is helping her reset and find peace in her home life
- The hidden work behind filming homemaking content and how to balance authenticity with protecting children’s privacy
- How living as a family of five in a 700-square-foot mobile home first shaped Sarah’s minimalist mindset
- Bringing that same simplicity into a larger home and learning to create coziness through color and visual interest, not clutter
- The difference a minimized wardrobe makes in the ease of starting the day and necessitates greater intentionally in shopping
- Simple systems that keep kids’ clothes organized: grow-in bins, small drawers, and one load of laundry a day
- Why Sarah sees homemaking and motherhood as one calling, and how she invites her children into daily work beside her
- The few kitchen tools she relies on to make everything from scratch without cluttering her counters
- The importance of guarding your heart against comparison in motherhood and being the mom your unique kids need
- Why delegating and asking for help is not a sign of weakness but ultimately serves your family
- The mindset that keeps overwhelm at bay— trusting rhythms, not perfection, to bring peace to the home
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.
ABOUT SARAH
Now nearing 30, Sarah is married to her college sweetie and is a mama to five sweet children. She lives a busy life that is made beautiful through intentional, minimal and sustainable practices. Not only does she spend her days homeschooling, cooking, planning and organizing her home but has a special place in her heart for a good book and hot cup of black coffee.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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
Sarah Therése
Website: sarahtherese.co
Instagram: instagram.com/sarahthereseco
YouTube: youtube.com/@SarahThereseCo
Patreon: patreon.com/SarahTherese
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: pod.link/1494284839/episode/NDJiMGQzMzAtYTg2ZS0xMWYwLWJiYTYtMmZmNmMwOWM5ODg5
View full show notes on the blog: simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2025/10/14/create-a-home-that-works-for-you-not-against-you-simplifying-motherhood-with-sarah-therese-episode-311
What if the path to a peaceful home isn’t found in having more and doing more, but in less? In this episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Therese, a young mom of five who shares her journey of creating a peaceful, intentional home in the midst of real family life. We talk about how living with less first shaped her perspective, the simple systems that keep her family of seven running smoothly every day, and how she keeps her heart grounded in motherhood amid all the noise. Join us for an encouraging conversation about rhythms, rest, and building a home that truly serves your family.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why Sarah chose to pause her YouTube channel and how stepping back is helping her reset and find peace in her home life
- The hidden work behind filming homemaking content and how to balance authenticity with protecting children’s privacy
- How living as a family of five in a 700-square-foot mobile home first shaped Sarah’s minimalist mindset
- Bringing that same simplicity into a larger home and learning to create coziness through color and visual interest, not clutter
- The difference a minimized wardrobe makes in the ease of starting the day and necessitates greater intentionally in shopping
- Simple systems that keep kids’ clothes organized: grow-in bins, small drawers, and one load of laundry a day
- Why Sarah sees homemaking and motherhood as one calling, and how she invites her children into daily work beside her
- The few kitchen tools she relies on to make everything from scratch without cluttering her counters
- The importance of guarding your heart against comparison in motherhood and being the mom your unique kids need
- Why delegating and asking for help is not a sign of weakness but ultimately serves your family
- The mindset that keeps overwhelm at bay— trusting rhythms, not perfection, to bring peace to the home
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.
ABOUT SARAH
Now nearing 30, Sarah is married to her college sweetie and is a mama to five sweet children. She lives a busy life that is made beautiful through intentional, minimal and sustainable practices. Not only does she spend her days homeschooling, cooking, planning and organizing her home but has a special place in her heart for a good book and hot cup of black coffee.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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
Sarah Therése
Website: sarahtherese.co
Instagram: instagram.com/sarahthereseco
YouTube: youtube.com/@SarahThereseCo
Patreon: patreon.com/SarahTherese
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: pod.link/1494284839/episode/NDJiMGQzMzAtYTg2ZS0xMWYwLWJiYTYtMmZmNmMwOWM5ODg5
View full show notes on the blog: simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2025/10/14/create-a-home-that-works-for-you-not-against-you-simplifying-motherhood-with-sarah-therese-episode-311
