The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom

Have you ever been in a place where things are going well on your homestead, you are making strides, learning new things, being productive in your home, and then a hard season hits and it just feels like everything falls apart? Suddenly you are struggling to do the daily things that you used to be able to do. I think as moms we can have so much guilt in letting things go and laying down some of th...

Is Azure really saving you money on groceries? I know if you are a frequent Azure shopper, that may be a controversial question. I know Azure is super popular in the homesteading and bulk pantry world, but today I want to talk about how you can save the most money bulk shopping for healthy, natural foods and if Azure is really the answer. And if you have no idea what Azure is, no worries, we’ll ta...

Have you found yourself wanting to make more things from scratch? Slow down and live more intentionally with your family? Try more diy home remedies… or maybe even try growing some of your own food! Whether you are ready to take on the label of homesteader or not, today we are going to talk about HOW you can get started with more simple, natural, healthy living. Maybe you feel like you want to do...

What do you think of when you think of your dream homestead? Plenty of acres to spread out, a big house, a spacious kitchen complete with white cabinets and farm style sink, chicken coop in the backyard that matches the house siding, and a garden with raised beds surrounded by a white picket fence? Okay, maybe not all those things. But, when you scroll through social media, it is so easy to be inf...

Did you grow potatoes, carrots, or onions in your garden this summer? How would you like to be able to save your root vegetables so that they last all winter? These are the perfect vegetables to enjoy in hearty winter stews and casseroles, and in this episode we dive into how you can store them to have homegrown garden veggies all year long.   I hope this episode inspires you to grow more root cro...

Do you ever feel like motherhood, homesteading, and all your other responsibilities are too much to handle sometimes? I think we’ve all had feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and like there’s just too much going on in this motherhood season. That’s why today, I am really excited to share my conversation with my guest, Shan, and dive into how we can let some things go and reclaim joy in our motherhood...

I hope that each of you had an amazing garden this summer, but I know that sometimes gardening is a struggle. What do you do if your garden totally flops? Maybe your plants didn’t produce well, maybe they didn’t come up at all. Or you just ran into more issues than you thought. If you feel like you had an unproductive garden season, I want to give you some encouragement today and help you troubles...

Do you find yourself cleaning out your fridge and throwing away food every week? The downside, that no one talks about, when it comes to eating real, whole food is how short the shelf life is. It actually takes a lot of intentionality to avoid wasting food, and that’s why in this episode I share my top tips on how I drastically reduced food waste in our kitchen, leading us to lessen our consumer f...

I know there are some of you out there who are so ready to start canning but you still have so many questions. Today’s episode is a straightforward Q&A, answering some of your questions about canning, so you can walk away confident to start preserving food for your family. In this episode we talk about everything from my tips for getting started if you are a complete beginner to troubleshootin...

Do you want to do more on your homestead but feel like you don’t have the time or capacity? What if you could make more time in your day and really accomplish your homesteading goals? Today we are going to tackle 3 ways that you might be wasting time on your homestead so that you can start spending more time on the things that really matter and start achieving your homesteading dreams.   I hope th...

Have you been wanting to take on canning, but you have no idea where to start and just feel too intimidated? Canning is a great way to preserve your harvest, save money, and be more self-reliant, but it doesn’t come without a learning curve. Today I want to break it down for you and give you a super easy, manageable way to start. So take a deep breath. You’re not going to give your family botulism...

Is anyone else tired of throwing together last minute dinners and feeling stuck in the daily “what’s for dinner” rut? It seems like when you are in charge of making homemade meals for a family, it is a never-ending task. And it can be easy to fall behind, and feel like you are on a hamster wheel trying to catch up. But in this episode, I talk about how you can use meal planning to make regularly c...

Are you wanting to do more on your homestead but just feel stuck in this season of raising littles? Toddler mamas, this episode is for you. If you have dishes in your sink, laundry piled everywhere, a to-do list a mile long, and a toddler clinging to your leg all day long, I feel you. Have you ever thought to yourself, how in the world am I supposed to get all this done? As a mom of a 1 and 3 year...

I think there are so many of us that feel drawn to the homesteading lifestyle, and we might question, is this what God is really calling me to? Is homesteading actually biblical? What is God’s design for food, for our health, and how do all those things mesh together? Today we are going to be taking a look at how the many aspects of homesteading can be honoring to God, improve our health, and ulti...

Have you been watching the sourdough trend explode and you really want to jump on the bandwagon, but you don’t know how the heck you’re supposed to find time to do that and still have a life? I get it. I’ve been baking my own bread for a long time, but I was totally intimidated to try starting sourdough with two little kids taking up all my time and attention. But, after a year now, I’ve learned s...

I know you want to become more self-sufficient. You want to rely less on stores and have security in providing for your family. And self-sufficiency is really one of the core pieces of homesteading. Today we are going to tackle this topic of self-sufficiency from a biblical perspective, and I am going to share five habits that you can develop that will help your family feel more confident and prep...

Have you ever dealt with low energy, monthly mood swings, acne, or other hormonal issues? While those things might be common, they are not normal! Today, we have  special guest, Leisha Drews, with us to share how we can nourish not only our bodies, but our hormones to heal our symptoms from the inside out. It’s time to take care of ourselves so we can feel better, be better for our families, and d...

Homesteading comes with a lot of big decisions. Should we expand our garden, should we get chickens, should we invest in a grain mill and start grinding our own grains, should we buy a property with more land and move? But, if you are married, these are decisions that you need to make together, and sometimes as a husband and wife, you may not always be in agreement. It is great to have all of thes...

Have you ever wondered, is homesteading even worth it? Can you really save money with homesteading? Yes! But, if you are trying to copy what you see on social media, you are going to end up spending way more money than what you had planned and probably not come out ahead. The truth is, you can get so much of what you need used. Today, I’m going to be sharing my best tips for you on how you can pur...

Have you ever wanted learn new skills on your homestead but you’re not sure where to find the time? I think we’ve all been there! It can be really hard when we feel like we are just trying to keep up with the everyday. In today’s episode, I’m super excited for you to hear from special  guest, Jami Balmet on how you can find time to learn new skills on your homestead even as a busy mom.   I hope yo...

Have you ever felt like you want to eat healthier and make more of your own food, but there are days when you just don’t have the time or the energy? Maybe you find yourself relying on convenience foods way more than you’d really like to. I am so excited to share today how you can skip the drive-through and stop buying processed chicken nuggets or boxed mac n cheese for supper, by building up your...

Do you want to do more, accomplish more, and be more successful on your homestead? What if I told you that waking up hours before your kids, hustling, having a rigid schedule, and burning the candle at both ends is NOT the key to success. Today, I’m going to go over 8 habits that will actually set you up to achieve your homesteading goals, and not just burnout.  I hope you enjoy this episode and t...

Are you excited about the idea of homesteading, but feel stuck in where to start? Are you dying to start living  out your homesteading dreams? Sometimes there can be a big gap between the dreaming and doing when it comes to homesteading, but today I want to close that gap by sharing 5 easy things that you can start with, so you can begin building your homestead. Friend, today is the day to dive in...

Have you started cooking from scratch, but you’re still trying to save money on your grocery budget? Do you desire for your family to have food security even in the face of an emergency? Buying in bulk and creating a pantry and food storage system may be the solution for your family’s needs. Today we are going to talk about the benefits of creating a bulk pantry, the top places I recommend purchas...

Have you ever felt stuck in comparison? What about homestead mom comparison? Regular mom comparison, or mom guilt, is bad enough, but I think there is something even more toxic about homestead mom comparison. Thinking that you will never be good enough unless you can accomplish all the homesteady things like growing all your own food, raising animals, never eating processed foods or snacks, using...