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Claiming Simplicity | Natural Living, Simplify Life, Cooking from Scratch, Homestead, Gardening

Monica H Baker - Simple Living Expert, Beginner Homesteading Strategist, Coach for Busy Moms

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***TOP 1.5 % Podcast*** Are you a busy wife and mom who wants more time for what matters most, but you have no idea where to start simplifying your life? Do you wish you could nourish your family with healthy homemade food but are too overwhelmed and end up going through the drive thru......again? Are you concerned about the toxins in your home and food but don’t know how to find simple, natural options to support your family’s health? I am so excited you are here! This podcast will teach yo ...
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Happy Holy Week! I didn’t grow up gardening and so I don’t even know how to do a normal garden! I started my gardening journey by tilling up an area of our yard-well, my husband tilled it for us and then we just planted seeds and plants. This kinda worked and we got some produce from it, but I could never keep the weeds under control as we have ful…
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Hello I know you want to be doing all the homesteading things you see on instagram and social media, but the truth is, you are going to get burnt out trying to do it all. I want you to stop and think about what is important in your life. I know that when my kids were young, there is no way that I would’ve been able to do all the things that I do no…
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Hey Friend Now that we will have 100 laying hens, people always ask what we are going to do with all the eggs! Just for your information, we will not be keeping this amount of chickens, we are raising some to about 12 weeks for friends, 25 of them could be roosters or hens, so the roosters we will be butchering because we have our one and only gent…
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I really do beleive that alot of it has to do with the food we eat. There are so many hidden poisons in packaged food that are banned in other countries, so I believe diving into food labels and simplifying our choices can have a profound impact on our health and well-being. This topic is close to every homesteader's heart – we all want to decipher…
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Hey Friend As you know, I’m very passionate about personal development and growth mindset and I want to give you some simple tips today to help you get out of the scarcity mode and start living your dreams of a stress free simpler life! Imagine your mind is like a garden. In this garden, there are two main types of mindsets: fixed and growth. Pictu…
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Hello! There are so many health benefits to eating nutrient dense foods and our family has really prioritized health the last few years as we have become aware of what is in store bought food more and more. If there are more than a couple ingredients in anything you plan to buy-stay away from it and find an option to make it yourself. I just heard …
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Hey Friend I have been making my laundry soap for years because it is super simple and cost effective, but I was so excited that I just learned how to make my own washing soda and that is just as easy, so I wanted to share that with you along with several uses for it. I made laundry soap over 20 years ago and I had to quit because it was gunking up…
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Hello Friend! Are you tired of spending hundreds of dollars at the grocery store each month? Since we have been gardening and growing our own food for several years, I was shocked at the cost of food at the grocery store! I had to buy more food this year because we moved and I wasn’t able to have a garden last year. It is no wonder why families can…
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Hello! Decluttering changed my life so many years ago. I used to think that I didn’t want to get rid of something just in case I would need it again, but that is not the case. If I have something that I havent used in years and it would be less than $50 to replace, I donate it because I know how much energy it takes to keep that item, but honestly …
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Hello! Do you want to learn how easy it is to raise chickens? I'll take you through the simple steps of beginning with chicks and what you need to know to get started with raising chickens in your backyard or homestead. They are the gateway to more sustainable living and most likely you will get goats next!!!!!! I know you have concerns about keepi…
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Hey Friend! As I get older, I think about what I can do to help others as that is very rewarding for me. I love being a nurse for this reason and even though I only pick up a few shifts around my family’s schedule. Its in my nature to give great care just as I would want my family to be treated, but I also like building my own dream and not someone…
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Hello!! I just got my vegetable seeds for my garden ordered! It sure seems like Spring here and so maybe I will be able to plant my seeds before the end of May this year! We have so much work to do on this new garden designed and trying to figure out where everything will go. We have plenty of land for several garden spaces, but we have to have goo…
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Hello! I hope you are having a fantastic day! Have you ever thought about what you are using to wash your dishes that goes on the plates and cups you eat from? I want you to know how simple it is to make your own dishsoap, dishwasher detergent, counter cleaner, and hand soap. These 4 items will take you very little time so you can easily transform …
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I know, I know, you are dreaming of having a farm or homestead, but you are patiently waiting and you get stressed out wondering if it will ever happen. One of the most important things you can do is get out of debt and the next step you need to take is to read and learn as much as you can whether you live in an apartment or city. There are thousan…
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Hi Friend 2-5-24 EP 160 // No Spend Challenge Recap for 2024 Spending Only $14 on Groceries in January for Our Family of 4. Well, the January no spend challenge is finished and it was another successful month. We did buy a buck goat, but that was so we can breed 5 of our goats for 5 of our females that are ready for June babies. We also sold some o…
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Hello! So it has been brought to my attention that some of you might be thinking that cooking from scratch is not simple and it sounds overwhelming to you, so I want to break down a few items today that you can make yourself in a few minutes and I promise you-I don’t have time to do anything difficult or tedious and I have to keep it all simple bec…
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Hello Friend! Where are you looking for contentment in your life? Contentment refers to the state of being satisfied and at ease with one’s life and circumstances. Embracing contentment involves appreciating the present moment, finding joy in the little things, and cultivating a sense of fulfillment in the midst of life’s challenges. Contentment is…
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Hey there! I don’t know if you are like me, but there are still some areas I am working on to get organized in my business and homestead. I feel like my home has great systems, but when it comes to business there are a few things I will have to pay extra attention to and track now that we have more animals. I just want to give you 7 tips that are w…
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Hi Friend Since it is flu season and everyone seems to be getting sick, I just wanted to talk about what we do to stay healthy. It is very very rare that my family gets sick and even though we are around sick people often, we really haven’t been sick in years. I will pick up shift on occasion in urgent care with very sick people and still don’t get…
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Hey Friend Eating seasonally refers to the practice of consuming foods that are naturally harvested and available during a specific time of the year. This approach involves aligning your diet with the natural growing cycles of various fruits, vegetables, and other food items. Eating seasonally means choosing foods that are harvested at their peak r…
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Hello Friend! God has put it on my heart to talk about contentment whether you are a beginning homesteader or just striving to get by every day as a busy mom. I think in this modern world we live in, we are so focused on what we have and who has more instead of just being happy where we are at. If you are doing work you hate to just have more thing…
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Happy Day! I want you to have a home that is easy to keep clean and manage. Once you get a system down, you don’t ever have to worry about unexpected guests coming over. Really-you shouldn’t worry about that anyway because they are probably over to just enjoy your company. Every year, I have to go through our inventory and also evaluate if there is…
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Hello! When you live your life intentionally, there doesn’t seem to be the feeling of friction which creates so much less stress is this crazy fast modern world. If you listened to the last episode, you will understand when I say that social media is not something I want to be intentional about. I would rather spend time with my real friends than t…
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Hello Friend I want to give you 3 simple time management tips to put into place when cooking from scratch because I know it can seem a little overwhelming at first. First, I want you to decide on 1 new item you want to make. If there is a recipe that you would like to make, but don’t want to waste time researching, please just email me because I ha…
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Hi Friend! I want to give you some simple meal ideas to cut your grocery expense and eat nutritious healthy meals without a lot of time in the kitchen. Some simple ways to cook is instant pot meals, easy casseroles or hot dishes, simple crockpot recipes for soups and chilies, egg bakes and any kind of breakfast food. Make sure you don't waste time …
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Hi Friend I want to talk about the 3 areas of your budget where you can easily save money. First, as we have talked about before, food can be one of the largest expenses for some families and it is also an area you can save quite a bit when you focus on more intentional spending. If you go into the grocery store with cash, you can only buy items th…
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Happy Monday Friend I am gearing up to make large batches of some of my soaps, lotions, laundry detergent, scent booster, stain removers, and I thought I would let you know how much money you can save by making your own products along with how much safer they are compared to anything at the store. I think of all the money I spent for years on produ…
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Hello There is something freeing about having time freedom. I remember when I did daycare and the income looked good until I subtracted all the expenses and when you divide that by working 40 or 50 hours per week plus the time for shopping for food and daycare items, I made less than minimum wage and the value of our house went down because of wear…
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I try to batch cook as much as possible and I want you to spend less time in the kitchen as well if that is what you choose. When it comes to cooking, you do have to do a little planning if you are cooking in large amounts. You may not have all the ingredients on hand when making large quantities, so that is the first step. Take a look at the ingre…
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Happy New Year Friend I’m sure many of you overspent for Christmas and the no spend challenge we do in January is just like a detox from spending! You can do a sugar fast along with a spending fast to get life back on track!!!! If you really want to save money in 2024, you need to reduce expenses. This challenge is so different for each person, but…
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Hey Friend! So many people ask how I have so much energy, so I just want to share with you my top 7 things I do every single day to feel my best and have consistent energy so you can too in 2024! Engage in activities that spark your creativity. It could be painting, writing, gardening, or anything that brings you joy. Expressing yourself creatively…
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Hello Friend! I know you can get overwhelmed with all the projects you may have on your homestead or farm, but if you begin by planning in the less busy season, you will feel less stress because you actually have a plan! First, Start by listing all the projects outside you want to do this year. I will add everything I can think of when I am plannin…
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10 Family Activites to Have Quality Time if You Want to Simplify Your Life and Enjoy Slow Living Hello! Happy Friday! I hope you have enjoyed this week's tidbits every day!! Remember, you need to sign up before the end of the year to join our no spend challenge! This is the last podcast before Christmas and if you have some time off and want to foc…
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Hey Friend I just want to give you a recap of my year of rarely being on social media. I do have a few groups I am a part of, but for the most part, I have not missed it at all! I have posted on occasion on Instagram for others to see what is going on, but I honestly forget all about social media and since I am not on there posting consistently, pe…
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Hello Friend! I book, working on a beginner homesteading course, gathering animals on our farm and running kids with sports and yet I have been able to easily keep up with keeping a clean house. I will tell you that I still have an enclosed trailer sitting in my yard that we have not emptied yet and to tell you the truth-I really don’t want to add …
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Hey Beautiful Friend! The world tells you your beauty isn’t valued unless you show zero wrinkles, imperfections or blemishes, but I want you to embrace your natural, God given, unique, normal, beautiful self. There is beauty in simple and natural. God looks at the heart, not at outward appearances. The comparison trap is real It is alot of pressure…
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Hello! Welcome to another episode of "Claiming Simplicity," the podcast dedicated to help you create more meaning with a simpler life! I'm your host, Monica H Baker and I'm thrilled to share today's topic with you right before you may be gathering more than any other time of the year. "5 Tactical Tips to Nurture Relationships and Create Traditions …
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Hello! It has been a full month already with activities and events we have had going on and with all of that, I have not got any baking done, my homemade gifts finished, or finished my list for the Grandkids, so I have to push pause on a few other things I have going on so that I can be present with my family and friends. Yes, this means that the r…
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Hey! Here is a reply of great gifts to give for Christmas! Enjoy having less stress and creating more intentional memories this Holiday season. Love Ya! MonicaMonica H Baker - Simple Living Coach for Busy Moms, Homesteader
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Hello Friend!!!! Thanks for being here today! If you want your life and holiday to be simpler, you have to learn how to do that so that when unexpected things happen in your schedule, it doesn’t throw you off! I just want to share a few tips of how we keep our Christmas simple. We had an experience many years ago, that made us really make changes i…
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Hey Friend Can you believe it is the fist day of December? What a whirlwind it has been! Did you know that you can keep your Christmas simple and spend less money? I want you to really think about how it makes you feel when you spend too much money for Christmas just because you feel like you have to. If you just buy your kids stuff they don’t real…
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Hey friend! As I was reflecting on this year, I thought about how hard it was. It was hard to move away from a home we have done so much to and had so many memories over the last 10 years. It was hard to live in our fishhouse for 3 months. It was hard to move to a home that needed alot of work and still needs alot more. It is hard writing a book wh…
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Hey Friend! This is a past episode, so email me if you would like the recipes! I know you need to reduce stress and simplify your holiday processes as a busy mom trying to do it all. Create traditions, but keep it simple and enjoy more intentional living. Find free events in your area to save money. Make a list and plan your trips to town. Planning…
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Hey Friend! You are the BEST!!!!!! I just want to say thank you! You are awesome and I love your support! We reached a huge milestone of 50,000 downloads last week! I am celebrating being obedient and listening to the Holy Spirit! When the subject of podcasting came up, I didn’t even think twice about it since I wasn’t a podcast listener and I didn…
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Hey there! I hear so many people say I will be happy when….I get this or that happens and always wanting more, more, more, but I know you can be happy right where you are right now. I truely believe that when you are walking with Jesus daily and you have this amazing relationship with him, you can be happy in whatever your circumstance may be. Ther…
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Hello I have an important topic to talk about and I’ll be diving into the essential aspect of ensuring that the sources you follow and the guidance you seek are rooted in our faith and values. In today's digital age, we're bombarded with information from various sources. It can be challenging to discern which voices are in alignment with our biblic…
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Hey! Hey! Welcome back friend to another episode of Claiming Simplicity. I’m your host, Monica H Baker and your fellow homesteader here in the heart of Minnesota. Before we even start, I should say that you do not need your own land to hunt on. There are many places you can hunt for free such as state land, but also remember that there are many far…
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Hey there! We are going to talk about 5 benefits of simplifying! Let's kick things off by talking about one of the most profound benefits of simplifying your life: mental clarity. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the constant noise and distractions. Simplifying your life allows you to declutter your mind, reduce stress, a…
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Wow, I’m so glad you are enjoying this podcast-if there is anything you want me to talk about, just send me an email. I always love to hear from you! Since you loved the last episode on saving money on snacks so much, I thought I would do a quick episode on saving money on breakfast foods. Breakfast food is so simple to make and cheap compared to m…
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Happy Fall!!! I have rarely ever bought packaged snacks simply because 25 years ago when my oldest kids were young, our grocery budget was very small and I had to stretch it with foods that filled my family up and lasted the longest. In order for me to stay at home with our kids, I had to make sure I wasn’t overspending on any area because when the…
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