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
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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.
RESOURCES
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CONNECT
Jessica of Three Rivers Homestead
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GET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE
Listen to this podcast episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simple-farmhouse-life/episodes/191--Zero-Food-Waste--Getting-It-All-Done--Pregnancy-and-Babies-QA--Jessica-of-Three-Rivers-Homestead-e26ata6
View full show notes on the blog: https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2023/06/29/episode-191-zero-food-waste-getting-it-all-done-pregnancy-and-babies-qa-jessica-of-three-rivers-homestead/