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Exploring how homemakers cultivate a place to belong. Seeking to honor and elevate the art of homemaking by highlighting stories of women who have practiced this art over the long haul. Through Homemaker Portraits and Deep Dive episodes on subjects related to keeping the home we hope to encourage listeners to practice their art of making a home with confidence, faithfulness and joy. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Welcome to Beyond The Barns, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the Walworth County Fairgrounds and the Elkhorn Equestrian Event Center in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Join us as we explore the efforts, challenges, and dedication that go into creating 99 acres of fun for Walworth County and beyond. From the livestock shows, to the grandstand events and to the horse shows, we’ll bring you exclusive interviews with the people who make it all happen. Whether you’re a fair enthusiast or just ...
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Monday Motivation #7 | Prioritizing the Family Table
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. One of the ways we can express love in our homemaking is to prioritize the family table. Slowing down long enough to gather and break bread together provides the family an opportunity to connect every day. In this episode we will look a…
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Homemaker Portrait | Elizabeth Ours
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Welcome to Season 21!! Today, I am chatting with seasoned homemaker and mother of 10, Elizabeth Ours, who had the most clever blog name ever back the day, Yes, They are All Ours. Get it? 😁 Married right out of college, Elizabeth has bee…
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Monday Motivation #6 | Homemaker Culture, Cultivating a Creative Life
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today's Monday Motivation I'm riffing on the popular Charlotte Mason idea of Mother Culture™ and applying it to the homemaker. Mother Culture™ stresses the importance of cultivating your own soul and mind with the express purpose of …
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Homemaking Deep Dive | The Homeschooling Homemaker
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We are diving deep into the Homeschooling Homemaker with a panel of 3 veteran homeschoolers. Roan Johnson, Carrie Parker and Sarah Beaugh, who have a combined experience of 44 years homeschooling, and if you add in my 8 years, that’s ov…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We all desire a peaceful, fruitful home where everyone feels loved, valued and welcome. We can all think of things that hinder or even hijack that goal, but the most sneaky enemy of home may be lurking in the dark corners of our own hea…
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Homemaker Portrait Double Episode | Brittany Duncan & Jenna Punke-Bendt
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this experimental, first ever, Homemaker Portrait Double Episode! First, I’m chatting with Brittany Duncan, homemaker and fellow podcaster. Brittany has been keeping a home with her husband, Johnson, for 7 years. Even though…
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Monday Motivation #4 | How to do a Pantry Challenge
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In keeping with our theme of Kitchen economy this season, I decided to revisit the topic of a pantry challenge. You may have heard me talk about this at the beginning of this year, if so consider this a refresher and a reminder that you…
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Homemaker Portrait | Christa Sterken
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. On to today’s homemaker portrait, I’m chatting with seasoned homemaker, Christa Sterken, who has been keeping a home for 37 years. She and her husband raised and homeschooled 2 girls and are enjoying their empty nest years where every d…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. "There are homes in which there is nothing remarkable in the way of grandeur or elegance, yet the very atmosphere as you enter it is filled with sweetness like, 'the smell of a field that the Lord hath blessed'. It is the aroma of love,…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We want to be faithful, wise managers of the resources that have been entrusted to us. There are many benefits to good stewardship, but like all things in homemaking, economy in the kitchen doesn’t just come naturally to most of us and …
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Monday Motivation #2 | The Magic of a Busy Box
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today's Monday Motivation, I'm sharing my summer memories of creating from my grandmother's scrap box and how I carried that practice into my own home when my children were growing up. Whether to fill time on a rainy afternoon, keep …
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I am chatting with Darah Rogers who has been keeping a home for several years…including a time of single homemaking in a youth camp cabin during covid and most recently for 2 years with her husband and baby girl. Darah shares how she st…
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Monday Motivation #1, Timeless not Tacky, Seasonal Decorating for Summer
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Welcome to the FIRST EVER Monday Motivation episode on The Art of Home Podcast! 🎉 Every other Monday, I am bringing you a little dose of random homemaking inspiration to help you kick off your week. Seasonal decorating helps us embody t…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I am talking with seasoned homemaker, Carrie Parker. She has been keeping a home for over 26 years with her husband, Todd. They raised and homeschooled 2 boys, navigated crazy career choices, and witnessed God mercifully restore their m…
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Beyond the Barns Exhibitor Online Registration Now Open!
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Tune in to the newest episode of Beyond the Barns Podcast for: Calling all Exhibitors! Online registration is now open for Junior and Open Class! Need help with online registration? Discover exclusive times for personalized assistance to help guide you through the process! Find out the special date to honor Peggy Fraser as we celebrate her life and…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. On to today’s homemaker portrait, I am chatting with Alecia Doty. She was nominated by her friend Tina Bergs. Here’s what Tina had to say about Alecia’s practice of the art of home: "Alecia makes her home a place where children are nurt…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I am chatting with Amanda Turk, mom of 5 and homemaker for 23 years, some of which was done overseas. We talk about how books and head knowledge can be helpful but can also get in the way of learning to trust the instincts God gives us …
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Today I am chatting with Seasoned Homemaker, Jan Roueche. Married for over 40 years, Jan and her husband have raised 10 children, homeschooling them for many of those years…a topic which comes up a good bit in our conversation. When Jan…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Jen Thayer, about her experience keeping a home for the past 25 years with her husband Dan and their 9 children! Jen is a homeschooling mom with 3 special needs kid, 2 of which are internationally …
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Pillars of Homemaking Deep Dive | Rhythms & Routines
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I am so excited to finally be talking about the 3rd Pillar of Homemaking, Rhythms and Routines, with my friend and past AoH guest, Leslie Lucadou. We will start with a brief review of the 4 Pillars of Homemaking, then spend some time de…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I am chatting with newbie homemaker, Brea Spires, who is almost at the 5 year mark in her story of home. She is a mom of two, home baker and content creator. We cover all the usual topics; beginnings and influences on her homemaking, ho…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Today I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, Cathy Bauer. Nominated for The Art of Home by her daughter, Laura, Cathy has so much wisdom and practical help to offer homemakers of any age. Even through her college years, her heart's desi…
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Homemaker Portrait | LeAnne Stadler
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Today I am talking with seasoned homemaker, LeAnne Stadler, about her experience of keeping a home for 27 years. LeAnne and her husband, Eric, have 6 children and have fostered over 40! In her homemaking journey LeAnne has navigated her…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In this episode I am chatting with Kerita Fuller about her experience keeping a home for the past 10 years with her husband and step children. Kerita worked for the US Air Force for 20 years before retiring and fully embracing her role …
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode I share what I've been up to (including my 2nd grand baby's gender 🥰) as well as some thoughts on expectations and Valentine's Day. In the interview portion, I am chatting with seasoned homemaker, …
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Homemaking Deep Dive | Emergency Response in the Home
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Imagine being caught in a home emergency, your heart racing and mind scattered — would you know what to do? This episode is a must-listen for every homemaker as I sit down with Elizabeth Dillard, a paramedic firefighter with a wealth of…
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The latest episode and first of 2024 with Beyond the Barns Podcast features an exclusive interview with the Jr. Beef Superintendent, Doc Sterken. Tune in as he talks about the upcoming Jr. Beef Weigh-In taking place tomorrow. Additionally, General Manager Larry Gaffey shares reflections on the past year and highlights the exciting developments slat…
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Homemaker Portrait | Bethany Kimsey
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Welcome to Season 18! Today I will catch you up on what I've been up to since Christmas (including my own version of a pantry challenge) and share what is coming this season on The Art of Home. Then we will jump into our conversation wi…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I've got one final round of Christmas content for you today with 5 more homemaking friends. We will hear from Jen May, Heather Love, Jessica Wood, Naomi Fata and Michele Marshall about their Christmas memories, traditions, recipes and t…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Welcome to the coziest corner of the podcast world, where I invite you to wrap yourself in a warm blanket of holiday cheer! By my side is a merry group of six homemakers, each with a Christmas story to share, unique traditions to reveal…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today’s episode you will hear from Kelly Gundersen, Brenda VanHellen, Carly Poulin, Sarah Beaugh, Nichole Pace and Breanna Wakefield about their Christmas tips, traditions, recipes and memories. I’ve got another great poem from Marjo…
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Holiday Homemaking 2023 | Episode 1
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Merry Christmas, Homemakers! I am so excited to kick off this year’s Holiday Homemaking today! There is so much great content coming your way over the next 4 weeks you won't want to miss a single episode! Today you will hear from Debbie…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today’s episode I am chatting with in-the-trenches homemaker, Carly Poulin. Carly blew me away on her application when she shared that God used the art of home podcast to draw her to himself and now she is walking with the Lord. I ne…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In today’s episode I am talking with In-the-Trenches homemaker, Naomi Fata. She’s been married 16 years and has 3 kids, ages 8 to 13. She homeschools and runs a sewing and alterations business out of her home--she is a very busy lady. W…
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Homemaker Portrait | Breanna Wakefield
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Breanna Wakefield, a full-time homemaker and mother of two. Breanna opened up about the strong influence her mom and grandmothers had on her homemaking journey, highlighting the impor…
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Homemaker Portrait | Kristen Howard
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait of author, blogger and full-time homemaking mama, Kristen Howard. We talk about how growing up on a South Dakota cattle ranch shaped her idea of home and family and how God is working …
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Homemaker Portrait | Michele Marshall
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait. Michele has been keeping a home with husband, Seth, for 12 years. They are raising 3 children and helping to train lots of horses in the business they run from their home. We talk abo…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me in chatting with seasoned homemaker, Roan (pronounced like Joan, but with an R) Johnson. Drawing on her 32 years experience, Roan shares a wealth of ideas, insight and encouragement. She has so much practical advice to offer on …
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. I've got another listener homemaker portrait for you! Today's guest is In-the-Trenches Homemaker, Nichole Pace. She fills her days caring for two busy little boys, one who has special needs and several severe food allergies. We talk abo…
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Beyond The Barns Elkhorn Holiday Craft Bash
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The Elkhorn Holiday Craft Bash is this Saturday, October 7th at the Fairgrounds! Get the inside scoop from two of the women on the BASH committee who make it happen. We sit down with Eileen Walsh Grzenia and Peggy Fraser to learn all about the event! You won't want to miss this episode all about the BASH!…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. We are kicking off Season 16 with this In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait of Ginny White, host of the podcast, Figuring Out Homestead Life. Ginny is a homemaker, "mini-homesteader", a canning enthusiast and has recently started followin…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this Newbie Homemaker Portrait of listener, Jessica Wood. We chat about all that she is learning in her new role as wife and full time homemaker. In just a short time, Jessica has developed some great practices for her homem…
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this Newbie Homemaker Portrait of listener, Jade Brooks. We have a delightful conversation about her growth over the past 2 years of full-time homemaking and how the Lord is teaching her to let go of perfection and focus on …
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me for this In-the-Trenches Homemaker Portrait of Heather Love of @thesimplelove_ . Heather has been keeping a home for over a decade and she stays extra busy these days caring for and homeschooling her 3 young children. She has a …
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Samantha has been honing her homemaking skills from an early age and she has fully embraced the art of keeping her own home for the past 5 years. When she's not tending to her 2 toddler boys, she is tackling creative projects and expand…
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Homemaker Portrait | Tiffany Harris
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Join me as I chat with Tiffany Harris about 27 years of the ups and downs of homemaking. We talk about lessons God has been teaching her through multiple moves, raising kids and adopting their youngest son, who has been blind from birth…
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Walworth County Fair Kathy Papke Barnyard Adventure
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We talk to Kathy Papke, with the International Award Winning Barnyard Adventure Tent & Garden and Barnyard Adventure Learning Coop. Listen and find out what new and exciting classes are awaiting you at the 2023 Walworth County Fair! From Marvelous Mushrooms, Pumpkin and Watermelon Carving, Unique and Fun Cheese Boards, making lip balm (hey, no one …
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. Welcome to Season 15! We are chatting with my friend, seasoned homemaker, Kay Aeby. She graciously shares her journey from self-proclaimed "hippy chick" young bride through a very difficult marriage through years of single parenting the…
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Beyond The Barns with Tammy Dunn, Director of the United Way and DAS Fest USA
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Picture this: the charming landscapes of Germany, the exhilarating atmosphere of a traditional festival, the sounds of laughter, music, and the clinking of steins - all brought to life right here in the heart of Walworth County. How, you ask? Well, we have the inside scoop, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share it with you. Joining us today is …
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Homemaking Deep Dive | Preserving & Canning, Part 2
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Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode. In this second part of our Deep Dive on preserving and canning, Mandi Thompson and I are covering the basics of preserving food for long term, shelf-stable storage by canning. We talk about the science and safety of canning , including …
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