The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom

Are you dreaming of a summer garden but worried about limited space or not wanting to dig up your whole backyard? I know space can feel like a huge limitation when it comes to gardening, but what if you could grow food for your family with just some pots or containers on your patio, porch, or along the side of your house? That is the situation that I found myself in this summer, and I'm super exci...

Do you ever feel like you're caught in this endless tug-of-war between the laundry piling up inside and those nice sunny days calling you outside with your kids? I totally get it. There's dishes to wash, meals to prep, and that nagging to-do list taking up all your time and attention, but deep down you know your kids need that fresh air and free play to thrive. It can be exhausting trying to balan...

If you want to grow real food for your family right in your backyard without having to slave away in a huge garden, today I'm sharing five easy crops that deliver a big harvest and make your time and effort worth it. Plus they are small space friendly, so even if you are working with a tiny yard or maybe even just a back patio, these are options for fresh, diy, delicious produce for your family th...

Evenings can either leave us feeling frazzled and behind, or calm and ready for a new day. And there are many days that the default in motherhood feels like the first option. But today, I want to share the simple evening routine that's brought some peace to our home, finding a balance of getting your home in order and carving out “me” time, without having a perfect schedule or a complicated system...

When fall comes around it's apple time—apple crisp, pie, applesauce, baked apples, all those yummy treats I can't get enough of. But if apples are a fall treat, why are we talking trees now? Because spring is the perfect time to plant them. And yes, you won't pick fruit this year, but like I've learned the hard way, getting them in the ground sooner means harvest sooner, 3-5 years instead of waiti...

If you’re interested in eating more fermented foods and enjoying the benefits of probiotics for your family, one of the ways that we have started eating more probiotics is through homemade kefir. In this episode I share my super simple process for making kefir and 5 ways that we use it so the whole family can enjoy it! Thanks for listening!   Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S....

If you're feeding a growing family and feel like the kitchen's taking over your life, you are not alone! I have been there, but I have found ways that I can simplify, and that’s what we're talking about today. Easy systems to feed everyone well without having to live at the kitchen counter. Let's talk about how to make feeding your family real food feel doable, so you can get your time back, and s...

Have you ever felt like you just wish you could be “there” already? And I know for some of you, when I say “there”, you already have a picture in your mind. “There” is being home full-time with your kids, homeschooling at the kitchen table instead of rushing out the door. “There” is a little more space, maybe a few acres, a real garden instead of pots on a patio, a couple of animals in the backyar...

We've all been there. Your husband is working late, traveling, sick... whatever the case, it's all on you to put the kids to bed. Does the marathon of putting multiple small children to bed alone leave you too exhausted to even look at the dishes in the sink afterwards? I know I have been there, more times than I can count. But today, I want to share my strategies for getting kids to bed by yourse...

Today we’re talking about something that I think every homestead mom quietly wrestles with… how do you save time without lowering your standards? Because while homestead life can be beautiful and meaningful. It’s not always easy or for the lazy. There is laundry that multiplies, bread to bake, food to preserve, floors that somehow always have dirt on them, and little people who need you all throug...

I think almost every mom who is trying to cook more from scratch runs into this at some point: you get comfortable with a handful of meals… and then you kind of stall out. You have some great recipes, but when it comes to trying something new? It can feel mentally exhausting or just plain risky. Like if this recipe doesn’t turn out, that’s dinner and there aren’t a lot of second chances on a busy...

Something that doesn’t get said out loud very often is there can be loneliness in homesteading and homemaking. Not the kind of loneliness that comes from needing a night out with friends, but the kind that shows up when you’re choosing a slower, more intentional life and realize not many people around you are walking the same path. When you love the life you’re building, but still feel alone in it...

Let’s bring back old-fashioned winter meals, meals that are hearty and comforting, the kind of meals many of us remember from our grandparents’ tables. There’s a lot of confusion around food right now: what’s “healthy,” what to avoid, what to limit, and winter meals often get caught in the middle of that, because you what people like to eat in winter? Fat. But there’s a lot of wisdom in the way fa...

One thing I don’t think we talk about enough is how much protein moms actually need and how many of us aren’t getting nearly enough of it. Between pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, chasing kids, managing homes, and carrying the mental load of family life, our bodies are doing a lot of work every single day, whether you realize it or not. But when it comes to meals, protein is often the first t...

We are in the thick of winter right now and you might have found yourself reaching for your phone or your remote a little more often. Winter has a way of stretching our evenings long and making screens feel like the easiest option to entertain us, pass the time, and keep the kids occupied. When it’s cold, dark, and especially if everyone’s been together all day, it’s tempting to default to tablets...

A new year means a new calendar, fresh goals, and all the pressure that seems to come with it. Everywhere you look, it’s “new year, new you,” and sometimes that can feel exciting and sometimes it can feel exhausting before the year has even really begun. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by resolutions, long to-do lists, or the expectation to completely overhaul your life in January, you’re not alon...

If you’ve ever looked at beautiful garden pictures or listened to other homesteaders talk about everything they grow and thought, “That sounds nice but there’s no way I can keep up with all of that right now,” then this episode is for you. We talk about a simple garden plan for busy moms that fits real life and your energy level for the season you are in right now. Most of us aren’t lacking the de...

Christmas is such a beautiful time of year. We talk about peace and joy… But as moms, there’s a lot of weight on us to make Christmas special, and sometimes it’s hard to feel that peace. If you’re the one doing most of the cooking, planning, wrapping, cleaning, and hosting, it can also feel like the season where everyone else rests, and you just work harder. In this episode I talk about what it lo...

One thing that I never thought about before kids is how much time and effort it takes to feed everyone and put 3 meals on the table each day. There are times when meal planning can feel like a full-time job all on its own. As moms, we’re already juggling chores, kids, and all the little details of daily life. And then there’s dinner—every single night. Deciding what to cook, gathering ingredients,...

It’s one thing to grow your own food, take care of animals, and cook from scratch, but it’s another thing entirely to open your door and invite people into your real, lived-in home. Yet hospitality has always been such an important part of homemaking and biblical community. It’s a ministry we get to offer, not when everything is perfect, but right in the middle of real life. Scripture reminds us t...

Have you ever tried to add one more thing to your homestead but felt like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. I am willing to bet that at one point or another you have looked at your to-do list, glanced around at the dishes, the laundry, your garden outside, and the kids asking for a snack again, and thought, “How am I supposed to get any of this done?” You are absolutely not alone! We’re l...

Whether you like it or not, winter is just around the corner. Once the true cold sets in and the snow hits, that means the balancing act begins, trying to keep everyone healthy while staying indoors more and battling the never-ending runny noses. I know as moms, it can feel like we’re constantly on guard, waiting for the next bug to sweep through the house. I’ve been there, but knock on wood, the...

I know so many of us dream about getting to stay home more, being with our kids, digging deeper into the slow and intentional life, but then reality hits, and the question comes up: “How do we afford it?” The good news is, there are ways that you can start making money from your homestead with a little bit of creativity, willingness, and taking a fresh look at what God has put in your hands. Today...

When you think back on the holidays growing up, I’m willing to bet, the thing you remember most is not the decorations, not the presents, but the thing you remember most is the food. The smell of scalloped potatoes and ham in the oven, have half a dozen choices for pie, the treat tray of homemade goodies that would come out in the afternoon. Those are the memories that stick. But somewhere along t...

If you’re anything like me, this time of year can feel like your plate is full. Besides chores, school, kids’ activities, there’s everything that comes with changing seasons and holidays approaching. I know the days can get long and the to-do list even longer. And while putting healthy homemade meals on the table is high on my priority list, sometimes it feels like it’s just out of reach, and then...