Advice from a homemaker of over 16 years

[@basedfarmer]

I can't even explain the value that you bring to my homemaking/mothering learning. Everyone else has the same questions as me, I know God is guiding us and helping us to use each other as resources. IRON SHARPENS IRON- THANK YOU!!!

[@wilsonpatx]

One of the things you said more than once was “I had to let go of perfectionism. “ That is so good and totally freeing! Perfectionism steals joy! Enjoyed the video today!

[@ednaglick4481]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! I’m a 22 year old wife and listening to your podcast while I go about my work somehow helps me romanticize it and I’m able to learn so many helpful things as well. God bless you❤️

[@elsamccowan2122]

Love the beauty and use of your old stove. Please be careful with the older gas stove/ ovens. They often do not have the safety features new ones have. My mom was using one in her twenties, had a roast in the oven and a pan on the stove. The flame in the oven went out but the gas stayed on. When she opened the door to check on the roast, the flame from the stove lit the gas in the oven and it exploded in her face. She had severe burns requiring multiple surgeries. As a firefighter, it is not uncommon for us to find that these same issues have caused house fires. My grandmother had an Aga stove for years and years. Definitely, one of my favorite memories.

[@heatherwhite2788]

Usually restoration takes care of updating with safety features

[@ozarkview928]

😮😢

[@Lmr6789s]

I love your honesty and that you don't pretend for your audience to do something like put cloth diapers on your newer additions when you don't. Really love watching you because you just feel like a normal real person!

[@meadowsandmountain]

I loved when you said „sometimes the video does turn out bad“ - I‘ve seen so many of your videos and not a single one of them has ever been bad 😂 Guess we are all our own worst critics. Haven‘t made a video myself in way too long because I struggle so much with perfectionism. I need some of your „just get it done“ mentality!

[@thehometownhomestead]

We love Samaritans. It’s WELL worth it. They paid out over $1,000,000 for us in one claim, and it was an amazing blessing.

[@theresabrown1272]

WOW! That’s a lot of money ! Sounds like a great program!

[@lauralittlejohn-dm9vw]

I’m a nurse and I appreciate the way that you approach antibiotics! There are some situations where it’s high risk to opt out-strep being a good example!

[@sapphire965]

Yay, I love these Lisa interviews! ❤

[@wendeymorales19]

Same! I wish they were more frequent!

[@racheln4309]

I’m right there with you about cloth diapers. I did them almost totally exclusively for almost 7 years and 3.5 kids but once my fourth starts eating solids I am planning on being done. It isn’t that hard, but it is just enough extra to do (wash fold stuff spray) that I want to spend that energy on something else now that I have so many kids. It used to be a blessing to us to cloth diaper, until it wasn’t!

[@EveryPeachInReach]

Love these solo episodes! ❤

[@blairbryan3768]

So I'm a sourdough bread baker too & in the winter time if I want dough to rise faster I just put the dough in the oven with the light on. Works like charm 😉

[@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen]

I'm already doing this in October in the greater Seattle area, it's such a convenience. I also have a proof setting I can use.

[@meve531]

You should interview Steph from Hopewell Heights again! 😁😄

[@sapphire965]

Love her!!

[@Simply_marryy]

I was JUST thinking this

[@claireosvatics8480]

My fav!

[@ribbonriver]

Yaaaas

[@EveryPeachInReach]

YES

[@TheMennomilist]

I like your flower shots and other things like that. Those are fun for me. I loved to learn about your thoughts on cloth diapers. I have done cloth diapers and plant-based diapers that break down faster. Enjoyed hearing your answers for many of these questions. I am sure that not only the baby clothing storage would be a lot of work for you, but also, you have siblings and know people who can pass around clothing easily from one to another. I used to do that with one of my friends. It was so worth it. It was cute seeing her kids in clothes mine once wore too.

[@MagdalenaKabat-w9m]

This Golden Hour interview please!

[@EveryPeachInReach]

Great idea!

[@taylorferrell8308]

Yes!!!!

[@alishahasty]

That would be perfect!!

[@StephanieMcCamon]

I'm 1 that simply can not get motivated if I'm still in pajamas. I have to get dressed to be able to function. Then the type of cloths matter too. If it's a shopping day, I'm out in public, so I dress for that. If it's a grungy day of doing, then it's clothes that don't matter. My clothes also keep me reminded to stay on task too. 😊❤

[@SamanthaH]

Me too!!! I have noticed the days I stay in pajamas or hair “relaxes” clothes I can’t do much.. but if I get up and get ready I am much more motivated to check things off

[@brendabrooks9699]

Lisa, definitely make sure if your kid gets strep throat to get an anabiotic. My husband at the age of 28 got a bad case of strep throat and he did not go to the doctor. He got better on his own but a few weeks later, he started having night sweats a lot of heart palpitations, and then he was diagnosed with rheumatic fever. By the grace of God, he did not get any heart problems from it but that was very rare. Please get your kids antibiotics because the doctor told him he was very lucky. It was very painful he could barely walk it took a whole year to get better and still gets joint pain and has arthritis. He’s 58 now and has never had strep throat again thank God.

[@lmgorbea1]

Thanks for sharing your life with us! I love the questions and answers episodes because they they show the real person behind the scenes. Don't get me wrong, I love all your content, even though I'm in a different stage in life (my kids are grown-ups now). I always learn so much from you! I like that you are real. Sometimes, we want to be purist and perfectionist as mothers, but the reality is that the days have only 24 hours, and our bodies can only handle so much. It's ok to simplify your life and choose your own battles and prioritize what's important for your family now. If disposable diapers will give you half an hour more to be doing stuff with your family, your business, or just resting, then go that route. I admire you for your sincerity and openness. May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family.

[@alisonwestermann1875]

I just went through a huge need with Samaritan and its been so humbling to receive checks from all over the country to cover my 6 figure medical bills. It's such a blessing!

[@emilyblaisdell2073]

Such a delight to listen to, Lisa! Thank you for sharing!🤍

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dillinghamfamilyfarm6457]

Hey Lisa! We're with Samaritan too and just had our 6th baby which pushed us into the higher cost in classic. They do have a Basic option ($350 ish) that we're looking into that is going to be less expensive and more in line with what we need for our family with few medical needs. 😊

[@miguelinabnasr3719]

It’s important to calculate many needs when contemplating and purchasing a stove. Deals can always be found at any time but it is critical for the stove to cover all basics for you. Looking at things like cooking for a large family, using it in business is crucial to finding the right stove.

[@Hardmeadfarm]

I’ve cooked on an Aga in England and they are nice but in the summer boy are they hot. Right now I have a chambers stove. Which I love. The well, hot plate and style make it worth the small oven. I’ve not had anything not fit. You can also cook with the gas off and the oven doesn’t release in the back. So it’s sealed I do not get soot on the walls. And moisture traps on the oven which makes great bread.

[@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen]

I really love my dual fuel range. I love having the gas for the stovetop and convection for my baking. I use the oven light for colder days when I want to activate my starter and it also has a proof setting for proofing bread. Of course, there are only 2 of us and I don't typically need to use the oven at the same time I have things proofing and mind is very modern looking - lacking the charm of the style you have.

[@ozarkview928]

I like your take on the medical side of things . Good old common sense goes a long way .

[@HomesteadHealing]

My 6 year old had a stiff neck and a fever, so I took him to urgent care, (in fear of meningitis) and he tested positive for strep! I was shoked because he didnt have a sore throat, and the doctor prescribed antibiotics, Inwas so torn because he seemed like a carrier, where antibiotics are not necessary, or that he was healing already, but because of the risks we dis antibiotics, he finished sunday, and weve been working hard to give him lots of probiotics, most in food and milk keifer etc. ❤ great episode, I just loved that question!

[@lisabroaddus4737]

Really like these videos! Just a thought, since the Aga brand is so expensive, you might look at some other brands that carry lines that look more "vintage" and are much less expensive. Just a thought. I was glad to hear the perspective on your current stove. I've been looking at a similar one and now I have some things to think about that I didn't know before.

[@ivanapekarovicova5438]

Love listening to your advices feels like sister talk❤❤❤

[@morningstarhomestead]

I have a 1949 caloric stove with two ovens. I love it for baking, but it does heat up the kitchen in the summer

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

yes ours does also

[@AussieAngeS]

Love your videos and channels Lisa 🥰 glad I also found this podcast channel as well.

[@Naturalrnmom]

Thank you! I love hearing all your advice and how you do things

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Lisa!❤ these are my absolute favorite videos of yours, the sit down Q&A videos because I learn so much from you as a mom and homemaker thank you❤❤❤ and YES to the aga stove!!!

[@RCGWho]

I always did newborn disposables for the first month or so during the adjustment phase. I used mostly thick commercial old-school white cotton diapers with pins for all 5. Also, used disposable traveling. Cloth is great if you can get over the plunging the poopies in the toilet. That's only once a day, typically. I guess there are liners, too. It's only 1 to 2 loads of wash.

[@aloras405]

I have a sprayer and shield for spraying poopy diapers and it has been amazing. My son is now potty trained and we kept all the diapers for a hopeful number 2. We won’t have to buy any diapers at all.

[@debby4450]

I love it when you do these Q & A's!

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@doodlebug5105]

I had undiagnosed strep throat as a child, led to serious rheumatic fever and I missed a year of school. I have a heart murmur as a result today. I absolutely do antibiotics for my kids with strep.

[@Dana-mb1hd]

How scary. I’m terrified of this for my child. Hope you are well today ❤

[@doodlebug5105]

@@Dana-mb1hd oh I’m just fine today!! But I would’ve preferred antibiotics at the time. ❤️

[@doodlebug5105]

@@Dana-mb1hd thank you!

[@DieRoteMohnblume]

I had strep throat as a kid for many years ...always had to take antibiotics. Later in life my naturopath told me strep throat and ear infections in children can be a sign of dairy intolerance, which is true for me because I also get bad acne from dairy. My son had two ear infections in a row when I stopped nursing him and switched to formula based on cows milk. We stopped formula and he never had ear infections since then.

[@lyndabyrne3023]

Watching in Ireland, hi everyone

[@0570dev]

Hi from Holland.

[@EveryPeachInReach]

Hi!

[@suzannewebb3015]

Hi from Bulgaria!

[@leslie__burris]

Come to the light! AGA for the win 😆🤩

[@valeriya105]

Strep throat is a sign that your gut is completely out of wack. Speaking from experience before I went on my ancestral diet and balanced eating. I cut out all sweets and chopped up ginger and drank it after making tea. It burned, it hurt while sipping butter came back thank God

[@janefromthecountry1820]

I love your Q and A’s like today! I plan on trying Purely Parsons Serum. Thanks lisa for great content. ❤

[@mantleatrest]

Love your Q and A videos Lisa❤

[@sallyapple3935]

You make-up looks nice on today. 😊 thanks for sharing….

[@evawood9655]

I love it.. Just start! Gonna get outside before the heat does..😂❤

[@janiebea100]

I’m a 75 yr old widow but for some reason I love watching both you and your sister. There are times I wonder if you don’t notice or if it just isn’t a big thing when little fingers are in the food you just put on the table. There are so many times I cringe because I feel like one of the Littles is standing on a chair and reaching for something. I suppose if they fell you’d just edit it out. Anyway i thoroughly enjoy your videos.

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Thanks for watching! Those little ones are being watched even if you can't see it on your end. When you have a good amount of young ones around you will find little fingers make their way to the food pretty often!

[@sherrylee1072]

Hello from NC

[@kathrynb.9640]

I love this take: "We are rapidly losing our ability to recognize good art." Read the poetry of George Herbert or John Donne if you want excellent art. It will chlenge you both intellectually and spiritually.

[@heatherwhite2788]

It definitely is true about wisdom teeth pushing the other teeth … it happened to me

[@olusialovesgod9724]

Hello there! Thank you so much for all your hard work, insight, and knowledge. Thank you for sharing. I was wondering what toys do you have for your smaller kids? I’m in the midst Of decluttering and seeing there may not be a need for many of them. I’d love to hear your opinion. Thanks in advance.

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

I keep an eye on what they are playing with or what keeps their attention and move the rest on to another home. I also find that for my kiddos they do so much better with fewer choices.

[@ashley.dickson]

Hi Lisa! Where do you get your high quality rugs (that weren't seconhand)? Looking to buy an heirloom-quality wool one, but no idea about reputable sources! Thank you!!

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

the really high quality rugs I have I purchased from Facebook marketplace....otherwise I use Vinyl Mats from www.vmathome.com/r?id=q0rjs4

[@jodieh4739]

There are definitely options for strep throat! None of my kids have had it so I've not dealt with kids but I had it. There is a whole section in the book "How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of your Doctor" about strep. I've also learned a lot about homeopathy in the past few years and there are options! Yes, it takes a bit longer sometimes and isn't as quick of a fix, but it often means you don't deal with it again. I think it was in that book that I read many people who treat with antibiotics tend to get it repeatedly. That said, I'm not totally against antibiotics and have used them in situations where I felt we needed them, but I do try not to! It was a 10 day battle of strep for me and it was not fun, but I think if I'd known about homeopathy it would have been much easier and shorter. I've never had it since and no one else got it from me. If the wisdom teeth were crowding you did the right thing. You've done so many of the things people would recommend to help with dental issues, and palates having enough room--raw milk, healthy food, lots of bone broth etc. Some people have been able to avoid certain interventions but it often takes years to decades and isn't always possible. In a situation like yours I would have done the same things with meds and then quickly shifted into healing the gut. On concussions, I don't think it's necessarily unwise to get the scans. Head injuries should be taken seriously.I had a son who got one and didn't tell us of any symptoms until much later! It went undiagnosed for almost 6 months and then we had personality changes, massive headaches, and vision problems. We didn't do imaging since it was an old injury, but we found an amazing concussion specialist who also did chiropractic and he referred us to another specialist for the vision issues. But we also discovered homeopathy around the same time and I put him on arnica 200 (right after an injury you can do frequently but at least 2 times a day) and Nat Sulph and they were SO helpful! Now anytime there is a an injury that could be problematic, arnica 200 is the first thing I reach for.

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

thanks for sharing with us!

[@ktrayan1]

On antibiotics: my husband had tonsillitis and bronchitis every year for about 10 years, then I met him and told him he could probably try something else other than conventional antibiotics. That year he put grapefruit seed extract on his tonsils, and it cured quicker than with conventional antibiotics. He’s used it a few times over the last 12 years for other infections and I took it internally for mastitis. Also for jaw formation/wisdom teeth etc. you could look into Weston A. Price. I think you probably know who he is and it seems that jaw formation can be a generational problem, where if grandmother didn’t have enough nutrients, daughter doesn’t, then daughter’s kids may not no matter what the diet is.

[@jamiecorisis6122]

Great video! ❤

[@yadymoncayo294]

Thank you ❤

[@themediocrehomestead]

I would love to know if you use white noise with your babies/kids?

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

I don't

[@kallistoindrani5689]

"Do you eat your placenta?" Oh god, really? That's a thing?

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

I am aware that some folks have theirs encapsulated to take....I have never done that.

[@kallistoindrani5689]

@@Simplefarmhouselife Always learning something new on KZbin. 😅😂😊

[@Karen-ip7rn]

What are the ages of all your children? You have a lovely family ❤

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

1-15

[@tarahholden656]

Maybe the black on the walls is from lack of a vented hood?? Just a thought because I've had this in the past as well. The difference between a microwave vent (grimy, greasy walls and ceiling) versus a restaurant-quality hood with washable grates, vented to the exterior of the house, has been incredible.

[@samthomas2013]

do you rent out the cottage?

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

no.

[@KAStodgell]

However I can from my phone turn on my oven.