115. Making Time for Outdoor Play Without Falling Behind on Chores
From The Farm Family Table⏐Homesteading, Homemaking, Christian Mom by Jocelyn Jennings
May 4, 2026 · 24 min
About this episode
Jocelyn discusses strategies for balancing outdoor play with household chores for families.
Do you ever feel like you're caught in this endless tug-of-war between the laundry piling up inside and those nice sunny days calling you outside with your kids? I totally get it. There's dishes to wash, meals to prep, and that nagging to-do list taking up all your time and attention, but deep down you know your kids need that fresh air and free play to thrive. It can be exhausting trying to balance it all without feeling guilty either way, especially when you are aiming to be outside daily, letting your kids explore, and wanting to have a screen free summer. Today, we're tackling that exact struggle head-on with some real, doable strategies that let you check off chores while giving your kids the outdoor time they need. Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: - A’del Natural Cosmetics - natural, U.S. made makeup, Christian and family-owned! Go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com/jocelyn Use code: FARMFEDFAMILY for 20% off your order - Inherit Clothing Company - find modest, fashionable clothes designed with Christian values Go to inheritco.com/FARMFED Use code: FARMFED for 10% off your order Join the free Farm Family Community Connect with Jocelyn! Free recipes, gardening tips, food…
People in this episode
Host: Jocelyn Jennings
Topics covered
- outdoor play
- chores
- parenting
- homesteading
- family activities
Keywords
- outdoor play
- chores
- parenting
- family
- homesteading
- screen free summer
- fresh air
Sponsors
A’del Natural Cosmetics, Inherit Clothing Company
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