Beyond The Crops
Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP.
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Beyond The Crops
159. Worth the Money... or Total Waste? Our Honest Opinions
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This week we're diving into a trend that's been making the rounds online: What's actually worth spending your money on... and what's absolutely not?
From Owala water bottles and running gear to health insurance, cleaning ladies, coffee, kids' toys, and seasonal décor, we're sharing our completely unfiltered opinions.
We also announce our latest giveaway winner, chat about oral health, pregnancy, marathon training, functional medicine, family vacations, and why sometimes spending more upfront actually saves money—and stress—in the long run.
Whether you agree with us or think we're completely wrong, we'd love to hear what makes your "worth it" and "not worth it" lists.
In this episode:
- Announcing our Beyond the Crops giveaway winner 🎉
- Why we both love our Owala water bottles
- Things we believe are absolutely worth the investment
- The purchases we regret (or would never buy again)
- Functional healthcare vs. traditional healthcare costs
- Running gear, shoes, and marathon training updates
- Why experiences often matter more than things
- Cleaning ladies, decluttering, and simplifying life
- Kitchen gadgets, baby gadgets, and household clutter
- Coffee, protein, smoothies, and investing in quality ingredients
- Oral health, flossing, and small habits that make a big difference
- Our thoughts on kids' toys, seasonal décor, and trendy purchases
If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love if you left us a review! Every review helps more farm families discover the show, and we're planning to make our listener giveaways a regular thing.
Thanks for spending part of your week with us—we're so grateful you're here!
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Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Fieldview. Both Jena and MP have used Fieldview on their farms for the past several years and it's been an integral data and decision making tool for their operations.