190. Do Homemakers Have Too Much Time on Their Hands? | Katie of Now That We’re a Family

06/20/23 • 65 min

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I heard Katie and her husband discussing this idea on their podcast, and I was intrigued by the thought that maybe a problem we face as homemakers is not that we don’t have enough time, but that we have too much of it. In our conversation, Katie and I look at how modern conveniences save us time but have presented us with new challenges in terms of productivity and efficiency. We hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged that you can get things done with kids around, you can learn new skills, and you can become the kind of homemaker you dream of being. Join us!

In this episode, we cover:

Being intentional as mothers of large families
How modern convenience has presented us new challenges
Filling up our time with soul satisfying pursuits
Can you really get stuff done with little kids around?
Avoiding boredom in motherhood and choosing fulfilling activities instead
The freedom of keeping a simplified home
Discerning what homemaking tasks are worth our time
Overcoming the mental barrier of learning new skills

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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Get it All Done Club

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In this episode, we cover:

Being intentional as mothers of large families
How modern convenience has presented us new challenges
Filling up our time with soul satisfying pursuits
Can you really get stuff done with little kids around?
Avoiding boredom in motherhood and choosing fulfilling activities instead
The freedom of keeping a simplified home
Discerning what homemaking tasks are worth our time
Overcoming the mental barrier of learning new skills

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

Carly Jean Los Angeles | Use code FARMHOUSE20 at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com

Mockmill | Visit FarmhouseonBoone.com/Mockmill to save 5% on your purchase

RESOURCES

Get it All Done Club

Check out Lisa’s conversation with Katie on the Now That We’re a Family Podcast or on YouTube!

CONNECT

Katie Voetberg of Now That We’re a Family | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram

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189. Finding Balance as a Business Owner and Mom | Gillian Perkins

As much as I love sharing about homemaking and homesteading and family life, I also love talking about online business! Being a business owner is a huge part of my life, and it is so fun to talk to fellow moms and business owners about how they are managing the many responsibilities of this way of life. Gillian teaches women about building and managing profitable online businesses that don’t take away from family life, and I am excited to bring you all along on this conversation as we chat about our own journeys as business owners and moms.

In this episode, we cover:

What led Gillian to pursuing online business instead of local business
The two main pitfalls people fall into when trying to make money online
Why the size of your platform does not necessarily determine your success in online business
Examining whether there is room in the market for your voice or product
Are there certain avenues you should definitely avoid in online business?
Differentiating your business in the market
Finding time to balance online business with the rest of mom life
Growing your capacity as your responsibilities increase
Strategies for separating business and life to be fully present with your family

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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ABOUT GILLIAN

Gillian Perkins is the CEO of Startup Society and the host of the Work Less, Earn More podcast. She also hosts a popular entrepreneurship-focused YouTube channel that has received over 25 million views to date.

Gillian teaches people how to start and build profitable online businesses that allow them to earn passive income and live a flexible lifestyle. She runs her company with a primarily remote team, enabling her to travel with her family and homeschool her five young children.

RESOURCES

Gillian’s Startup Society

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191. Zero Food Waste, Getting It All Done, Pregnancy and Babies Q&A | Jessica of Three Rivers Homestead

You all have been asking me to bring Jessica on the podcast, and I know you won’t be disappointed in our conversation! As a mother of eight and homesteader, Jessica is well-versed in many aspects of motherhood and homemaking. We sat down to answer your questions about food preservation, minimizing food waste in your home, priorities and perspective in difficult seasons of motherhood, and more. Join us for this inspiring discussion about some of our favorite topics!

In this episode, we cover:

Preserving the harvest and efficiently using what you’ve preserved
How to get kids started helping in the kitchen and at what age
Creative ways to use leftovers so they don’t go to waste in the fridge
Figuring out what to prioritize when you have a never-ending to-do list
Navigating your many responsibilities when struggling in pregnancy
Adjusting your expectations of yourself during different seasons of life
Approaches to baby sleep in the first year of life
Sharing life online in a way that protects your mental energy

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

Thank you to our sponsors!

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ABOUT JESSICA

Jessica lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband, Adam, where they homeschool and homestead with their eight children. She is passionate about growing and preserving homegrown food to feed her large family, and encourages others to do the same through her various social media platforms.

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#ThreeRiversChallenge on Instagram

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