I heard Katie and her husband discussing this idea on their podcast, and I was intrigued by the thought that maybe a problem we face as homemakers is not that we don\u2019t have enough time, but that we have too much of it.\xa0 In our conversation, Katie and I look at how modern conveniences save us time but have presented us with new challenges in terms of productivity and efficiency.\xa0 We hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged that you can get things done with kids around, you can learn new skills, and you can become the kind of homemaker you dream of being.\xa0 Join us!\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n \nBeing intentional as mothers of large families\n\n\n\n \nHow modern convenience has presented us new challenges\n\n\n\n \nFilling up our time with soul satisfying pursuits\n\n\n\n \nCan you really get stuff done with little kids around?\n\n\n\n \nAvoiding boredom in motherhood and choosing fulfilling activities instead\n\n\n\n \nThe freedom of keeping a simplified home\n\n\n\n \nDiscerning what homemaking tasks are worth our time\n\n\n\n \nOvercoming the mental barrier of learning new skills\n\n\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nToups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nCarly Jean Los Angeles | Use code FARMHOUSE20 at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com\n\nMockmill | Visit FarmhouseonBoone.com/Mockmill to save 5% on your purchase\n\nRESOURCES\n\nGet it All Done Club\n\nCheck out Lisa\u2019s conversation with Katie on the Now That We\u2019re a Family Podcast or on YouTube!\n\nCONNECT\n\nKatie Voetberg of Now That We\u2019re a Family | Website | YouTube | Podcast | Instagram\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!