33 One Year Later... Was It Worth It?

One year ago, our family packed up our lives, left Texas, and moved to a small property in Missouri with a dream of building a slower, more intentional life. In this episode of *Handmade Happiness*, Jessica and Thomas reflect on their first year in Missouri—the challenges, surprises, lessons learned, and the many blessings that came from starting over in a new place. From expanding our garden and raising animals to building community, homeschooling, growing The Lark Life, and creating a home that reflects our values, we're sharing an honest look at what this first year has really been like. In this episode, we discuss: • Why we decided to move to Missouri  • The reality of starting over in a new state  • Building a homestead from the ground up  • Our biggest lessons from the first year  • Garden successes, animal projects, and property improvements  • Homeschooling and family life after the move  • Finding community and making new friends  • Growing The Lark Life and pursuing new opportunities  • Things that surprised us most about Missouri  • What we're looking forward to in year two Whether you're dreaming of a homestead, considering a big life change, or simply enjoy hearing real stories about building a meaningful life, we hope this conversation encourages you. Foundations in Quilting Course for Homeschoolers (save 20% with code LAUNCH20)  www.TheLarkLife.com/foundations-in-quilting Find more resources, courses, recipes, gardening inspiration, and handmade living at The Lark Life. Subscribe for more conversations about homesteading, gardening, handmade skills, homeschooling, and intentional living. #MissouriHomestead  #HomesteadLife  #IntentionalLiving  #SlowLiving  #FamilyHomestead ✨ Thanks for tuning in to *Handmade Happiness*! ✨ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations about slowing down, creating with your hands, and living more intentionally. 💌 Stay connected: - Visit me at TheLarkLife.com - Follow along on Instagram: @The\_Lark\_Life - Click to join my email list for updates, resources, and encouragement 🧵 Share the love:  If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review or share it with a friend? It truly helps others discover the show. You can also support the show by making a donation at www.thelarklife.com/podcast Until next time, may you find joy in the simple things and beauty in the work of your hands.