The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom

I am always a huge advocate for buying food in bulk when it saves you money. And with the price of meat at the grocery store, buying half a cow can be a great way to save a lot of money on beef. In the process, you are also able to stock your freezer and know exactly where your meat comes from, but the details might feel a little overwhelming. How much does it cost? How much freezer space do you n...

I know sometimes this homesteading, homemaking, mom-life thing can feel a lot. Between homeschooling, cooking from scratch, keeping up with the garden, and trying to make sure everyone has clean clothes, it’s easy to lose sight of joy in the middle of all the doing. Maybe you’ve been there too, where your days start to feel more like survival mode than anything else. You love your family, you love...

The further I get in life, the more I realize, life is expensive. Groceries, household supplies, kids’ stuff—it all adds up so quickly. And sometimes it feels like no matter how careful you are, there’s always another thing you’re supposed to buy. But here’s the thing: one of the biggest ways our family has saved thousands of dollars isn’t by couponing or chasing sales… it’s by simply not buying c...

Sourdough is one of those things that can seem super complicated from the outside but is actually fairly simple once you understand the basics. If you’ve been curious about starting sourdough but aren’t sure where to begin, this episode is for you. We are going to cover the foundational steps of sourdough so you can feel confident getting started, talk about what to do with your discard so nothing...

I think every mom wrestles with this at some point—the pressure to “do it all.” You know what I mean, keeping the house clean, cooking healthy meals, homeschooling or running kids to activities, looking put-together, maybe even working or having a side hustle on top of it, not to mention homesteading goals like gardening, baking, or canning. Somewhere along the way, culture told us that being a “g...

Have you ever been in a rush to get supper on the table and cracked a box of mac n cheese or pulled a pizza out of the freezer, and thought, well this isn’t really what I wanted to serve my family, but it is what it is. I just don’t have the time or the bandwidth to do something different. And I get it — life is busy, and convenience foods promise to make things easier. But here’s the thing, a lot...

If you’ve ever wanted to bake bread that’s not only delicious but truly nourishing for your family, milling your own grains might just be the next step in leveling up your baking. Grinding your own grains might sound intimidating at first, but it’s actually one of the most practical and empowering skills you can add to your homestead kitchen. In today’s episode, we’re breaking it down step by step...

Have you ever found yourself daydreaming at work, wishing you could just walk away from the grind and be home — home with your kids, home with your garden, home doing the things that actually matter to you? I think a lot of us know that tug in our hearts. But then reality hits, the bills, the mortgage, the cost of groceries, and it feels like the only way to survive is to keep both incomes going,...

Have you ever looked at how much food is in your trash and thought, there’s got to be something else I can do with this? To me, the idea of wasting food feels discouraging, especially when we’re working so hard to feed our families quality food and stretch our grocery budget. The good news is, though, those scraps don’t have to go in the trash. Today, I’m sharing creative, simple, and useful ways...

One of the biggest misconceptions about homesteading is that you need land to get started. But the truth is, some of the most important homesteading skills don’t even require a backyard. Today, I want to share with you four foundational skills you can start learning right now—whether you’re in an apartment, a rental, or just dreaming of your future homestead. These are skills that will not only sa...

We all want to eat healthier, but sometimes grocery prices these days can make it feel impossible. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my five favorite hacks for eating healthy while actually saving money. I’m going to share practical tips that you can start using this week to feed your family well without overspending. I hope these five hacks have giv...

Have you ever found yourself stuck because you’re putting some of your homestead goals on hold for the perfect time, the perfect setup, or to be the perfect mom? Today we’re talking about something that I think a lot of us wrestle with, especially when we are  trying to juggle family, homesteading, and everything in between. That is perfectionism. If you've ever said, “I’ll start once I have the r...

If you’re in the season of raising babies, toddlers, or preschoolers, especially more than one at a time, you know that mornings can feel a little… wild. And some days, just getting everyone dressed and ready before noon feels like a win. In this episode, I want to give you a peek on what my real-life morning routine looks like with three kids under five. Spoiler alert: it’s not fancy, it’s not qu...

If you’re knee-deep in summer produce and trying to preserve as much as you can, with toddlers climbing the counters or babies on your hip, this episode is just for you. Canning with little ones around can feel chaotic, overwhelming, and downright impossible some days. But I want to encourage you: it is possible—you just have to be strategic about it. Today I’m sharing my best tips for making cann...

Do you ever find it hard to have enough energy to get you through your day? When you’re a homestead mom, the home is a busy place. There’s a lot to get done, and it can be hard to get it  all done when you are dragging in the morning, having a mid-morning crashes, or afternoon slumps. I know when I lack energy, it takes a huge hit to my productivity. Maybe you find yourself slogging through your d...

If your garden, or let’s face it, your last farmer’s market haul, is bursting with fresh veggies right now, you might be wondering how on earth you’re going to use it all before it goes bad. The good news is you don’t have to! In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through how to freeze just about any vegetable in 15 minutes or less—so you can preserve your harvest without spending your whole d...

Right now, summer is in full swing—which means longer days, more time outside, family trips, park playdates, and probably a whole lot more running around than usual. And when you’re busy and out and about, mealtimes sneak up fast. But, even if you want to avoid the drive-thru and typical car snacks, it can be tricky to figure out how to feed everyone well. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favori...

You know that feeling when you walk into someone’s house and it just smells good—warm, inviting, clean, maybe even a little like fresh-baked cookies? Well, after I decided to ditch  artificial fragrances with two toddlers running around, that is NOT how our house smelled. But since then, I’ve learned a thing or two, and today I want to share some simple, natural ways to create that pleasing smelli...

Do you ever feel like life is moving too fast? The calendar is always full, the to-do list never ends, and somehow, the moments that matter most are slipping through the cracks. If you've ever caught yourself saying, “I just want more time with my family,” or wondering why this homesteading life you dreamed of still feels so busy, then you're in the right place. Whether you’re in the thick of rais...

If you are anything like me you’ve got a baby in your arms, or on your hip, and a to-do list a mile long. Baby #3 is 2 months now, and I know firsthand how tricky it can be to get anything done when you’ve got a little one who needs you 24/7. The laundry piles up, dinner still has to be made, and we’re not even going to talk about the last time the floors got mopped. But in this episode, I share m...

If you have a picky eater, you know that this can be one of the most maddening things about littles, especially if you are going to the work of preparing homemade, from-scratch meals or if you are spending money on quality ingredients just to have it end up in the trash. In this episode, I’m sharing the real-life strategies I use in our home to help my kids enjoy the healthy meals I make. If you’r...

If you’ve ever been curious about how to buy in bulk, what’s actually worth stocking up on for a whole year, or how I plan it all out for our growing family—you are in the right place. In this episode, I dive into my annual Azure haul. And yes, it’s a big one. This is my stock-up that fills my basement pantry and tops off gamma buckets. I am going to walk you through what I bought, why I chose it,...

Have you ever found yourself questioning if the whole homesteading thing is worth it, especially when you have little kids in tow? It can feel like a lot sometimes, and maybe you are tempted to push things off until the kids are older. But in this episode, I want to inspire you why the time is now, not sometime in the distant future, by sharing the many benefits that I have found from raising my f...

Have you ever stood in front of your pantry, staring at the shelves, and thought, “What in the world are we going to eat for supper?”—even though there is food in there? I think we’ve all been there a time or two. But the truth is, with a few basic staples, you can whip up delicious, budget-friendly meals in about 30 minutes. In this episode, I share five cheap and easy meals you can make with wha...

Have you been dreaming of growing your own food but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Gardening can seem complicated, but the truth is—you don’t need a perfect setup, a huge backyard, or do a ton of research to start producing fresh, homegrown food. In this episode, I break it down into three simple steps that will help you get started without the stress. Whether you have a big backyard or just...