Handmade Happiness: Finding Meaning in the Art of Making
by Thomas and Jessica Clark
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Find What Makes You Happy | Handmade Skills, Community & Trying New Things Without Fear
May 10, 2026
33m 15s
What Homeschooling Really Looks Like | What We Prioritize, What We’ve Learned
May 3, 2026
53m 00s
Working With What You Have: Stewarding the Land, the Time, and the Life You’ve Been Given
Apr 26, 2026
43m 54s
Raising Your Own Meat in Your Backyard | Rabbits, Ducks & Small-Scale Meat Production for Beginners
Apr 20, 2026
29m 24s
What I Would Tell My Younger Self: Lessons I've Learned Along the Way
Apr 12, 2026
26m 24s
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| 5/10/26 | Find What Makes You Happy | Handmade Skills, Community & Trying New Things Without Fear | What happens when you stop worrying and start pursuing the things that genuinely make you happy? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica and Thomas share a relaxed and encouraging conversation about handmade skills, hobbies, creativity, community, and why it’s worth trying new things, even when they feel intimidating or unconventional. From quilting and sourdough to fountain pens, woodworking, pottery, gardening, and sewing, this episode is all about embracing the things that bring joy... | 33m 15s | ||||||
| 5/3/26 | What Homeschooling Really Looks Like | What We Prioritize, What We’ve Learned | What does homeschooling actually look like in real life? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica and Thomas Clark from The Lark Life share an honest, behind-the-scenes look at their homeschool rhythms, what’s working, what they’ve changed, and what matters most to them as they teach and learn alongside their kids. This conversation goes beyond curriculum and schedules to focus on the bigger picture: raising capable kids, building life skills, and creating a home environment where learn... | 53m 00s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 | Working With What You Have: Stewarding the Land, the Time, and the Life You’ve Been Given | What does it really mean to use what you’ve been given well? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica and Thomas reflect on the idea of stewardship, working hard with what you already have instead of constantly feeling like you need more. From driving past acres of unused land to planting their largest garden yet, they share honest stories about the effort, satisfaction, and long-term mindset that comes with building a more intentional life at home. This conversation explores what it lo... | 43m 54s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | Raising Your Own Meat in Your Backyard | Rabbits, Ducks & Small-Scale Meat Production for Beginners | Is it really possible to raise your own meat in a backyard—without a lot of land or a big investment? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica and Thomas Clark from The Lark Life share what it looks like to raise meat rabbits and ducks on a small homestead. Through real stories and everyday experiences, they talk about how raising your own meat can be simple, affordable, and deeply rewarding. This isn’t about building a large-scale farm. It’s about starting small, learning as you go, an... | 29m 24s | ||||||
| 4/12/26 | What I Would Tell My Younger Self: Lessons I've Learned Along the Way | If you could sit down with your younger self, what would you say? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life reflect on some lessons learned along the way through family life, homesteading, homemaking, and building a more intentional life. These aren’t lessons learned all at once, but slowly, over time, through experience, mistakes, growth, and choosing to do the right thing even when it is really hard. Whether you’re in a season of starting fresh or si... | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 | Learning as You Go | Why You Don’t Need to Be an Expert to Start (Homesteading, Skills & Confidence) | Have you ever felt like you need to know more before you begin? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life talk about why you don’t need to be an expert to start learning new skills. Whether it’s gardening, homesteading, cooking from scratch, quilting, or teaching your family, most of what we learn comes through doing, not waiting until we feel ready. This episode is an encouragement to begin where you are, share what you’ve learned so far with confide... | 42m 23s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Preparing for Spring with Patience | In a culture that pushes us to move quickly and expect instant results, preparing with patience can feel countercultural. But many of the most meaningful parts of life take time to build. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life reflect on the importance preparation and patience. We share updates on our outdoor projects and share the steps we are taking to prepare for spring. Preparing with patience teaches us to value the process instead of rushing t... | 35m 05s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 | Spring Cleaning Reset | Simplifying Your Home, Finishing Small Projects & Refreshing Your Space | Spring is a natural time to refresh our homes, simplify our spaces, and finish the small projects that have been waiting all winter. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life share a gentle approach to spring cleaning that focuses less on overwhelming deep cleaning lists and more on thoughtful tending, simplifying your home, completing small repairs, and refreshing the spaces where your family spends everyday life. Instead of trying to clean everything... | 30m 01s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | Family Budget Reset: Save Money, Reduce Debt & Live Within Your Means | Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life share a practical approach to resetting your family budget, living within your means, and breaking the cycle of financial stress. This isn’t extreme frugality or complicated spreadsheets. It’s about clarity, intentional spending, and aligning your money with your values. In this episode, we cover: • How to reset your family budget without overwhelm • Living wi... | 41m 45s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | Teaching Kids How to Learn (Not Just What to Learn) | Homeschool & Intentional Parenting | Are we teaching our kids what to think — or how to learn? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life explore the importance of teaching children how to learn, not just what to memorize. Whether you homeschool or your children attend traditional school, cultivating curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving skills is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. Learning isn’t just about information — it’s about developing confidence, critical thinking, an... | 30m 26s | ||||||
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| 2/15/26 | Why Handmade Skills Still Matter: Cooking, Sewing, Repairing & Traditional Skills for Modern Life | In a world of fast fashion, convenience culture, and disposable everything, do handmade skills still matter? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life explore why traditional skills like cooking from scratch, sewing, repairing, building, and crafting are more relevant than ever. This conversation is about resilience, confidence, creativity, and raising capable kids in a modern world. Handmade skills are not just hobbies — they are life skills that buil... | 33m 23s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | Loving Your Family and Community Well: Small Acts That Matter Most | In a busy, disconnected world, loving our family and community well can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life explore what it really looks like to love the people right in front of us through small, everyday actions. This is a conversation about presence over perfection, consistency over grand gestures, and building strong families and communities through ordinary care. If you’re craving deep... | 41m 07s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 | Why Winter is the Best Time to Learn New Skills | Winter is often seen as a season to endure—but it’s actually one of the best times to learn new skills. With fewer distractions and a naturally slower pace, winter creates space for focus, repetition, and growth without pressure. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life explore why winter is uniquely suited for learning and skill-building, especially handmade and homestead skills that support everyday life. This is a gentle encouragement to embrace wi... | 26m 35s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | Seed Starting & Preparing for the Garden Season (Without the Overwhelm) | Seed starting is one of the most hopeful parts of the garden year, but it can also feel overwhelming if you think you have to do everything at once. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life shares a realistic approach to seed starting and preparing for the upcoming garden season. This conversation isn’t about perfection or complicated setups. It’s about slowing down, choosing what truly fits your life, and preparing for the garden season in a way that... | 31m 25s | ||||||
| 1/18/26 | In Praise of Boredom: Why Doing Nothing Is Good for Your Brain & Creativity | In a world of constant noise and stimulation, boredom has become something we avoid—but what if boredom is actually essential for creativity, brain health, and emotional well-being? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life explore the research behind boredom and explains why moments of “doing nothing” are critical for creativity, problem-solving, and mental clarity. We’ll also talk about how boredom supports children’s development and share simple, pr... | 31m 38s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | Planning a Year of Intentional Living: Choosing Themes Over Resolutions | Planning a new year doesn’t have to mean starting over from scratch. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life share a gentler, more sustainable approach to planning a year of intentional living, by choosing guiding themes and rhythms instead of rigid resolutions. This conversation is about honoring the life you’re already living, including the messy parts, and building forward with clarity and care rather than pressure and perfection. ✨ In this epis... | 31m 29s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | S1 E14 Ending the Year Well: Reflection, Reset & Rhythms of Rest | As the year comes to a close, this episode of Handmade Happiness invites you to slow down and reflect—without pressure, resolutions, or hustle. Instead of rushing into the new year, we’re talking about how to end the year well through gentle evaluation, intentional reset, and rhythms of rest that support a more peaceful life. In this episode, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life share a calm, thoughtful approach to year-end reflection rooted in intentional living, seasonal rhythms, and... | 27m 15s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | Less But Better: How Essentialism Transforms Family Life & Homesteading | Are you tired of trying to do everything and feeling stretched thin? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark share a gentle, practical introduction to Essentialism—a life-changing approach to intentional living inspired by Greg McKeown’s book. Learn how to simplify your days, eliminate the non-essential, and make space for the things that truly matter in your home, family, and homestead. ✨ In this episode, we’ll talk about: • The core idea behind Essentialism: Less, b... | 39m 10s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | S1 E12 Bake Bread at Home | Bread Basics, Why Fresh Bread Matters, & How to Start Small | Learn how to start baking delicious homemade bread from scratch—without spending all day in the kitchen! In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica Clark from The Lark Life shares why fresh bread is worth making, how she started with simple biscuits, and the differences between yeast breads, flatbreads, and sourdough. We also dive into the benefits of fresh-milled flour and easy ways to fit baking into real-life family routines. ✨ What you’ll learn: • Why homemade bread is healthier + mo... | 34m 25s | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | Family Traditions on the Homestead: Building Culture, Values & Meaningful Rhythms | Traditions are the threads that stitch a family together—often in small, simple, everyday ways. In this heartwarming episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica explores how traditions—whether passed down for generations or created brand new—shape family culture, strengthen connection, and give kids a deep sense of belonging. We dive into: ✨ Why traditions matter and how they anchor families ✨ The beauty of simple, handmade, homestead-inspired traditions ✨ How to crea... | 36m 02s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 | Garden Dreams: Winter Seed Catalogs, Family Favorites & New Varieties to Grow | It’s seed catalog season—one of the coziest moments of the homestead year. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica invite you to pull up a chair, pour a warm mug of tea, and flip through those colorful winter seed catalogs as we dream up next year’s garden together. We chat through: 🌿 How we choose seeds for productivity, flavor, and family favorites 🌿 Old standbys we grow every single year (and why!) 🌿 Exciting new varieties we’re hoping to try 🌿 Ho... | 32m 02s | ||||||
| 11/16/25 | The Art of Gathering: Simple Hospitality & Meaningful Connection on the Homestead | Discover the true art of hospitality in this heartwarming episode of Handmade Happiness. Thomas and Jessica shares how simple, meaningful rhythms—handmade touches, warm food, and genuine attention—create a welcoming space where people feel loved and seen. In this episode, we explore: ✨ The difference between entertaining and true hospitality ✨ Handmade traditions that build connection ✨ Simple ways to prepare your home and heart for guests ✨ How to invite people i... | 37m 31s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | The Case for Handmade Gifts: Simple Living, Creativity, and Intentional Generosity | In this episode, we talk about why it’s time to normalize handmade gift giving again—gifts crafted with intention, creativity, and heart. From home-baked treats and herbal skincare to quilts, crafts, and simple handmade treasures, we explore how homemade gifts offer deeper meaning, reduce overwhelm, and bring joy to both the giver and receiver. We’ll also discuss the pressure of commercial gift-giving, why handmade gifts feel more personal, and how creating with your hands can shift the entir... | 37m 45s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | Raising Poultry on the Homestead: Chickens, Ducks, Geese, and Turkey for Meat and Eggs | Thinking about adding poultry to your homestead? We share our experience with chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys to help you build the flock that fits your life. Find Turkey Recipes at https://thelarklife.com/blog/the-perfect-roast-turkey-plus-3-delicious-leftover-turkey-recipes Sign up for the Quilted Slipper Sew Along https://thelarklife.com/shop/p/quilted-slipper-sew-along 12 Days of Christmas Gift Box https://thelarklife.com/shop/p/12-days-of-christmas-advent-box-a-handmade-celebration-o... | 40m 00s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | The Best Herbs to Grow at Home: How to Grow, Use, and Preserve Herbs | In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica Clark from The Lark Life dives into the wonderful world of herbs—how to grow them, use them, and preserve them for year-round goodness. Learn which herbs are easiest to grow at home, their healing benefits, and how to dry, freeze, or infuse them for cooking, teas, and natural skincare. We’ll also cover simple tips for saving seeds, creating your own herbal pantry, and living more intentionally with what you grow. Perfect for beginners and seasone... | 28m 22s | ||||||
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1 placement across 1 market.