In this day in the life video I share what its like for this work at home family of 7 with busy schedules and long to do lists.
Our first Day in the life video
We are a family of 7 trying our best to figure out this new gig as a full-time family, and taking you right along with us on the journey!
Back in May, my husband quit his job for us to pursue blogging together. It was a goal we had been working toward for over a year, and something we dreamed about for a lot longer.
We loved the idea of being able to work on something creative that would bring in an income without having to work for an hourly wage.
He had a good job, nice hours, benefits and close to home. I had always stayed home with the kids since becoming a mom almost ten years ago. There was nothing particularly wrong with this setup, and it served us well for over 10 years of marriage, but we kept pushing toward our goal of spending all our time together as a family.
We are now two months in. There have been challenges and adjustments, but we can also see so much potential as the business continues to grow.
We plan to start sharing more of these day in the life videos as we get used to our new lifestyle. I’m obviously going to keep on posting my from scratch recipes, sewing projects, fermented foods and natural living tutorials, but a lot of you asked for a peek into our daily schedule.
This is subject to change with the seasons. We will be sharing a little more homeschooling content in the fall.
We are so glad you are joining us for all the ups and downs.
Thank you so much for stopping by the farmhouse!
Kelly says
Found myself smiling the entire time. Thank you for opening up your life to all of us. I wish we had been friends when I was bringing up my now adult children. You are so laid back and we can feel how much you enjoy your beautiful life. Blessings?
Lisa says
Thanks so much Kelly! I am so glad there was such a positive response to this type of video. I loved making it!
Christian says
I loved watching this vlog. Your family is the cutest and although I love the season I’m in now being under 50 with 3 grand children, it makes me long for the time when my 3 boys were little and enjoying more of that every day life rather than enduring. lol You inspire me every day to enjoy my home more and my family and just the simple wonderful things that life has to offer. Have a wonderful day Lisa. P.S. tell your normal boy super hero BOXMAN that he is a natural entertainer!
Lisa says
He sure is! He has been making us laugh since he was a baby. I know these years are going to go back so fast. I’m sure I will watch these videos and cry.
Cinde says
You have been blessed with such a lovely family and home. I was surprised (and oddly felt a bit sad) to hear that you are selling your adorable farmhouse – I’ve grown to love looking at it via your photos and videos. Buying a new home is exciting though, and I wish you and yours the best of luck on your new venture! I’m curious to know if you will still call your blog Farmhouse on Boone after you move.?
Lisa says
Thank you so much! Yes, we will still call it Farmhouse on Boone. It will be all the same kind of content, just in a different farmhouse, hopefully on an actual farm. If we don’t get this one, we could be in our house a while longer. We have been looking to get on land for several years now, but we want to stay out of debt, so its hard finding exactly what we want in our price range. We will eventually move and be on a farm though! 🙂
Brittany says
Hi Lisa! I’ve been watching your blog for a couple of weeks now–I love your style, I’m a young mom with a two year old and expecting a second in October (not running a business but I am in graduate school) and we’re in the process of trying to buy a house as well! Just wanted to say hang in there. We’re currently in a bidding war on our third house–lost the other two due to being outbidded and the seller breaking the contract. Inspections always come back scarier than we think. It is a process for sure! Good luck with everything! You are such an inspiration. If we ever do finally win a bidding war I can’t wait to use some of your simple and minimalist decor ideas in our new house.
Lisa says
Thank you so much Brittany! I really hop you get this house you are wanting also! I’m sure if you don’t something wonderful will pop up. The waiting is so hard. Also, congrats on the baby!! 🙂
Sarah says
Just commenting to show support! Loved watching that video.
Lisa says
Thank you so much Sarah!!
Sherry says
Do you think you will add the ruffle throw to your shop? I love it, but don’t sew.?
Lisa says
I would like to, but I need to get the fabric wholesale first. As it stands now I think they would be too expensive for anyone to want to buy.
Linda says
Please don’t forget to caption your videos. I enjoy watching tthem.
Thank you!
Linda says
Hi,
I love your videos. Please be sure they are captioned for hard of hearing and Deaf individuals, such as myself.
Thank you so much!
Lisa says
I need to figure out how to do that! Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
Corrie says
Please reconsider letting your children read Harry Potter…the lead exorcists around world continue to report it has lead many children to be tied to the demonic. Please I pray you will reconsider…
I really enjoy your simplicity and kindness and all your lovely family. God Bless!