Simple Farmhouse Life29 Jun 2023

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.

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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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