311. Create a Home That Works for You, Not Against You | Simplifying Motherhood with Sarah Therése

Simple Farmhouse Life

Lisa Bass

Home & Garden, Leisure

4.9 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

What if the path to a peaceful home isn’t found in having more and doing more, but in less? In this episode, I’m chatting with Sarah Therese, a young mom of five who shares her journey of creating a peaceful, intentional home in the midst of real family life. We talk about how living with less first shaped her perspective, the simple systems that keep her family of seven running smoothly every day, and how she keeps her heart grounded in motherhood amid all the noise. Join us for an encouraging conversation about rhythms, rest, and building a home that truly serves your family.

In this episode, we cover:

Why Sarah chose to pause her YouTube channel and how stepping back is helping her reset and find peace in her home life
The hidden work behind filming homemaking content and how to balance authenticity with protecting children’s privacy
How living as a family of five in a 700-square-foot mobile home first shaped Sarah’s minimalist mindset
Bringing that same simplicity into a larger home and learning to create coziness through color and visual interest, not clutter
The difference a minimized wardrobe makes in the ease of starting the day and necessitates greater intentionally in shopping
Simple systems that keep kids’ clothes organized: grow-in bins, small drawers, and one load of laundry a day
Why Sarah sees homemaking and motherhood as one calling, and how she invites her children into daily work beside her
The few kitchen tools she relies on to make everything from scratch without cluttering her counters
The importance of guarding your heart against comparison in motherhood and being the mom your unique kids need
Why delegating and asking for help is not a sign of weakness but ultimately serves your family
The mindset that keeps overwhelm at bay— trusting rhythms, not perfection, to bring peace to the home

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0:00.0	So in the same way that I like having maps open when I go driving so I don't get lost.
0:04.9	In the same way, I like having minimalism and a knowledge of my home so I can work through my home well and with ease.
0:11.5	It's so normal, we don't think about it.
0:13.2	We're not sure.
0:14.0	Where is this thing in our home?
0:15.1	And do we actually use this?
0:16.4	And clutter does take up so much mental and emotional space.
0:20.3	The cool thing about minimalism is that it
0:22.5	pulls back my time with my items so I can put more time towards my children. My name is Lisa, mother
0:30.3	of nine and creator of the blog and YouTube channel Farmhouse on Boone. On this podcast, I like to talk
0:35.7	about simplifying your life so you can live out your priorities.
0:38.7	I help you learn how to cook from scratch and decorate on a budget through this podcast and
0:43.0	my courses simple sourdough in the simple sewing series. I also help people reach their goals from
0:48.3	home through my business courses, create your blog dream, and YouTube Success Academy.
0:52.4	I will leave links to these resources in the show
0:54.4	notes and description box below. Now let's get into the show. Welcome back to the Simple
1:03.3	Farmhouse Life podcast. Today we are having on Sarah Terese back by popular demand. So many repeat
1:10.8	guests this year just because there have been
1:13.0	guests that you all say, we heard from them in the past. We want to hear from them again.
1:17.8	And today, specifically with Sarah Terese, we're going to talk about maintaining your home.
1:23.2	So whether that comes to keeping it more minimal, keeping your routines simplified, and avoiding
1:30.6	overwhelm in your home and caring for it. And I think Sarah Teresa's mother of five, all young
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