Real Life with Meghan & Kristina: Recent Episodes
Kristina and Maria
A practical conversation of “real life” involving everything from nutrition, life on a upstate NY farmstead, emotional health and to how to make the most delicious food. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy a conversation with Vet Tech Meghan Snyder and Organic Farmer Kristina Snyder.
Kristina shares her journey of discovering she has HPylori the possible root of her Hashimotos and going carnivore to heal with food!
Join guest Emma and I as we discuss our secobd day at the 7th annual Homesteaders of American conference in Virginia.Join us on Instagram@meggagoatlover@ladyagrarian
Join guest Emma and I as we discuss our first day at the 7th annual Homesteaders of American conference in Virginia.Join us on Instagram @meggagoatlover@ladyagrarian
Sunny Cove farmers Meghan and Kristina share about life on a sustainable, regenerative grass-fed dairy farm in Western NY. Homesteading life- gardening, food preservation, whole food cooking, raising goats for milk and meat, raising chickens (for meat and eggs), raising turkeys, homeschooling and raising children, while caring for an ever growing family business.Follow us in real time on Instagram @outofthe_ashes @meggagoatlover @sunnycovefarmOn facebook www.facebook.com/sunnycovefarm and check out our website or sign up for our email newsletter at www.sunnycovefarm.com
Join Meg and Kristina as they welcome in the New Year!
Sunny Cove farmers Meghan and Kristina share about life on a sustainable, regenerative grass-fed dairy farm in Western NY. Homesteading life- gardening, food preservation, whole food cooking, raising goats for milk and meat, raising chickens (for meat and eggs), raising turkeys, homeschooling and raising children, while caring for an ever growing family business.
Follow us in real time on Instagram @meggagoatlover @outofthe_ashes @sunnycovefarm
On Facebook www.facebook.com/sunnycovefarm and check out our website or sign up for our email newsletter at www.sunnycovefarm.com
It’s a New Year and I love to take this time after Christmas to reevaluate all the stuff that is taking up space in my home. It’s kind of like taking inventory in a store, we have categories of things from perishable in the kitchen, to everyday use items all the way down to stored mementos of time and loved ones past. I absolutely love to declutter and organize because when you bring back order to chaos you can find more peace and an easiness to rest.I have broken my method down to five steps when I start our decluttering season although I do find it important to note this is not something I do once a year but rather seasonally and as needed. The longer you wait and put off organizing and decluttering the harder it is. Trust me I am a queen procrastinator. However, over the years I have learned that a little bit of organizing each day goes a long way in helping keep a home long term that’s why at the end I have also included some tips for daily decluttering.Follow Kristina and Meghan on facebook and insta @sunnycovefarm
Handmade Christmas Traditions Part 1It is December and the countdown to Christmas is on! My children are the perfect age to pull out all the stops for Christmas cheer. I want to make this time of year super special for them, I love seeing their eyes light up and sparkle when we bring out something familiar from years past or introduce a new tradition. In usual farm fashion I want to keep things simple on our task list and our budget but still make it feel big for the kids. Being a planner and a list maker I’ve created this three part series on Budget Friendly Christmas Cheer:1.) Celebrating the holidays with Community2.) Simple Handmade Christmas Decorations3.) Homemade Cookie Recipe Hacks
Where in the world have we been?! It’s been busy but we are back! Catch up on everything that’s happened since April!
Have you struggled with the daunting daily task of keeping a house tidy. Maybe you have little ones running around undoing your work. Check out these few simple tips that will change how you clean forever! Www.sunnycovefarm.com
Meghan and Kristina catch up on what’s happened the last couple months. We discussed planting and getting ready for this growing season new things coming to our farm store and more!
Happy new year it’s 2022! Meghan and Kristina are challenging you to shop local this year! Whether that’s switching to a local dozen of eggs or your whole grocery list every little thing you do makes an impact.
Kristina and Meghan catch up on life and favorite holiday traditions. Find them both on social media, and YouTube @sunnycovefarm. Or their website www.sunnycovefarm.com
Kristina and Meghan are back together again as Kristina shares about finding out her milk didn’t come in for her third child, dealing with postpartum thyroid issues and how to heal with food. Weston A Price Formula: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/formula-homemade-baby-formula/ Sunny Cove Farm Christmas Event: December 17&18 12-6pm. Www.sunnycovefarm.com/christmas
Kristina talks about her experience with her third labor and first Homebirth. Welcome to the world little River Daniel born Sept 29 at 10# 8oz. To follow Kristina and Meghan check them out on facebook, youtube and Instagram just search Sunny Cove Farm.
Meghan and Kristina start a three part series on “Must haves” in a whole food kitchen. They kick it off with what’s in the pantry. Let them know what your favorite food staples are...contact them at www.sunnycovefarm.com
Meghan and Kristina discuss making homemade chai, gathering herbs and using them in fall foods! Follow us on Instagram (Kristina) @outofthe_ashes & (Meghan) @meggagoatlover or follow our farm on YouTube, facebook or Instagram @sunnycovefarm & www.sunnycovefarm.com
Kristina and Meghan discuss the difference between a hospital and a Homebirth. What supplies are needed and how to be ready for baby to come any day.
Kristina and Meghan talk about how they are getting all things ready for fall. Plus fun projects in preparation for Christmas. Follow us on Instagram (Kristina) @outofthe_ashes & (Meghan) @meggagoatlover or follow our farm on YouTube, facebook or Instagram @sunnycovefarm & www.sunnycovefarm.com
Maria shared tips and tools to learn focus that will help you accomplish your goals! Define your Focus--The Big Picture
What would your preferred lifestyle look like 5, 10, and 15 years from now? Think values and purpose. How do you invest your time daily, and what are you accomplishing as a whole? Take time to write these things out.
Evaluate your current lifestyle. How does it compare to your preferred? What are you doing now that is building towards that preferred lifestyle? What are the distractions that pull you in a different direction?
What can you change in the next 1-3 years to redirect yourself, your time and energy toward that preferred lifestyle?
Feel Focused-- The Daily Details
Write down and evaluate the “open boxes” in your life. Responsibilities, activities, unfinished projects you are doing or planning to do. What are the things that take your attention and time throughout your day.
Once you have identified these things, first label them “essential” (meaning you can’t change this commitment) and “non-essential” (something you can change and let go of if desired.) Then, label them “enriching” or “draining”.
Cut things out. If anything gets labeled “non-essential” AND “draining” determine how you can let go of this responsibility. If anything is “non-essential” BUT “enriching,'' still consider if this is a season to let it go so that you can have more time and energy for other things, such as those that are BOTH essential and enriching at this time.
Maria and Kristina dive in to defining purpose in life and business. We talk about some big changes for the future of the podcast and Thriving Health
Join Maria for this Minisode as she shared tips about fertility and family and dives into the essential fat-soluble vitamins required for optimal health. She is SO excited to now be offering 3 programs on fertility, prenatal, and postpartum health. Enjoy!
Maria and Kristina are talking winter tips! Be refreshed with some strategies for maximizing this time of year in preparation for spring.
Food Habits:
Accountability and RESTART
Therapeutic Fasting
-Vitamin D: Sunshine (Nov-March): Cod Liver Oil, Cod Livers, Supplementing, Testing
https://www.rositausa.com/
https://www.greenpasture.org/
Winter Exercise:
At home workouts, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing.
Winter Cleaning:
Decluttering
Organize Kitchen, Pantry, Freezer. STUFF: toy shelves and books
Garden Prep:
Order Seeds!
Baby Chicks:
Coming end of March!
Recap 5 Habits:2020 1. Set aside time for yourself every day. 2.Give thanks for one thing every day. 3.Create the culture of random acts of kindness in your home and town. 4.Drink Collagen or bone broth every day. 5.Drink more tea!
2021 1. Prayer 2. New Hairstyle 3. Dishes after dinner 4. Guilt Free Actions 5. To better serve and impact with our business
Join Maria for some real life thoughts on how to process grief. The holidays are likely going to be different for everyone! 2020 has held so many changes. Especially if you have lost a loved one. Thanksgiving and Christmas will not be the same. Maria shares encouragement for you from her own experience to grow through the sadness.
Join Maria and Kristina as they discuss how easy it is to stick with thanksgiving tradition without compromising your healthy eating goals!
Recipes:
Digestive Tea
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/thriving-recipe-digestive-tea
Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/garlic-mashed-cauliflower
Harvest Time Stuffing
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/thriving-recipe-harvest-time-stuffing
Ginger Molasses Cookies
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/ginger-molasses-cookies
Paleo Pumpkin Pie
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/paleo-pumpkin-pie
Kristina and Maria are sharing from their hearts and lives as they talk about rest. Busy seasons can still have healthy REST! And that is what they are learning to practice and enjoy.
Maria's articles on Thriving Lifestyle including Rest, Sleep, Work-Life Balance, Fasting, Focus: https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/blog-2/categories/thrivinglifestyle
Kristina has been busy all summer raising, butchering and storing up meat for her family and the farm! And Maria has gotten in on the fun as well! Join them as they share tips and techniques for raising a variety of meat birds.
Kristina and Maria are back and talking about all things preserving starting with Fermenting.
SAUERKRAUT
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/thriving-recipe-sauerkraut
PICKLES
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/post/2019/08/14/thriving-recipe-lacto-fermented-pickles
INFO on FERMENTS w/ MORE RECIPES
https://wellnessmama.com/402891/fermentation/
Listen to Kristina and special guest Kedric as they discuss hatching and raising their own Quail on the Homestead.
If you have trouble sticking with a diet change, Maria has some insight and principles for you. She shares from her personal story, work as a nutritionist, AND interviews her husband Pavel for some fun perspective on his nutrition journey...and what it is was like to date a nutritionist!
Maria is back after her wedding and honeymoon! Join the conversation as she and Kristina catch up on life and share all their summer adventures and plans with family, Sunny Cove Farm, and Thriving Health!
Join Kristina from the garden as she discusses how to get started certain tips she’s learned along the way and grape varieties to grow!
Navigate Farmers market with ease as Kristina, a local farmer, gives advice about what to look for, how to shop local, and how to keep your fresh fruits and veggies last all week long.
This weeks podcast includes A short into and reflection from Kristina and then a bonus replay of Maria and Pavel’s love Story since they are officially hitched ❤️
Tiny houses and big changes. Join us for a fun episode to hear our latest life adventures.
Maria shares her personal skin health journey and how she has used nutrition, herbs, and essential oils to resolve specific health concerns and enjoy vibrant skin!
CHARCOAL BAR: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CK9L2J5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
FACE MAPPING: https://draxe.com/beauty/face-mapping/
PRODUCT DATABASE: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
MAKEUP COMPANY: https://www.beautycounter.com/
ESSENTIAL OIL COMPANY: https://www.youngliving.com/en_US
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com
Maria has some fun updates to share! Let's be real. Life is tough right now. AND planning a wedding and preparing to dive into married life can be challenging during the COVID-19 restrictions. But those challenges are not the end of her story! Join the podcast about the blessings unfolding the last couple weeks.
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com
We discussed the fragility of the food system with Farmers Jerry. Why voting with your dollar is important and what you can do to help change the local food movement.
Maria and Kristina share their experience with fear and anxiety. Then dive into how they have been able to experience victory! Share in the adventures they are walking loving as they choose joy over fear.
Maria and Kristina and talking Easter food and activities! Join the conversation for some inspiration and fun!
Ester Menu
Appetizers: Lacto-fermented veggies and turmeric deviled eggs w/ homemade mayo
Sides: Kale Apple Salad and Turmeric Buckwheat Medley
Main Dish: Roasted Goat Shoulder and Salmon Stuffed Peppers
Dessert: Maple Candy, Honey Pot Chocolate, and Homemade Ice Cream
Check out the recipes discussed in the podcast at Maria's website:
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/blog-2/categories/thriving-recipes
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com
Maria shares some challenges she is walking through that has resulted in disappointment. Hear how she is processing those emotions and moving forward based off of her belief in God.
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com
It is time to start garden seeds! Learn how and what Kristina is planting! Also check in with Maria and Kristina to see what life has held this last crazy week. What are their strategies for not only saneness but peace and purpose in this season.
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com
Kristina talks about gardening and raising chickens!
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com
What have you been up to this last week? Yes, these are crazy times but we are bringing you a conversation of hope and creative strategies to help you through!
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com
How can you prevent and protect yourself from COVID-19? Join the conversation as Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Maria Adam shares her tips with you!
Support you immune system with:
1) Vitamin D
2) Vitamin C
3) ZInc
4) Bone Broth
Maple Days at Sunny Cove Farm: March 14th
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Info on Seed Cycling! https://drbrighten.com/seed-cycling-menopausal-hormones/ Website for rating beauty and cleaning products.https://www.ewg.org
Join us for Maple Days March 14 on the farm! It's maple sugaring season on the farm! Come see the process of how Maple Syrup is made from tapping trees to boiling sap into amber syrup. Come taste and see the goodness of nature. * * Family friendly, learning time of fun on the farm!
Join Maria for some insight on why those food cravings can be so strong and how to conquer them!
6 Reason We Crave Food
1) Caloric Need
2) Nutrient Need
3) Pathogen Overgrowth
4) Food Sensitivities
5) Traditions
6) Feelings
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
A Story. An inside glimpse of unexpected circumstances and beautiful outcomes.
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Join us for a fun mini episode where we talk about things going on in our lives the past few months. We’ve had some health struggles and how we’re working through that with real food nutrition.
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Join the conversation as Maria interviews Sasha, owner and operator or Living Acres vegetable farm. Living Acres Farm, located in Alfred Station NY, is a family owned and operated diversified vegetable operation. Learn more and contact Sasha @ livingacresfarm.com or 607-281-4496. Email us @reallifewithmk@gmail.com Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/ Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Happy Valentines Day, Get to know our partners and hear our love stories! Happy Valentines Day!
Read about Maria and Pavel's engagement story!
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/single-post/2019/12/21/Christmas-Blessings
Email us @ reallifewithmk@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Join us for some Valentines fun! Try these awesome recipes: Lasagna- Dessert- https://www.stephgaudreau.com/dark-chocolate-mint-coconut-butter-cups/. Mayo- https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/single-post/2019/09/03/Thick-and-Creamy-Homemade-Mayo?fbclid=IwAR2rmW700nxO0iU9RJdzWvNdq3dpMrF0jjFFPuvsdQA-4y-UK859UYjQqok
Kristina checks in with some financials, fave recipes and more explanation of her month with no groceries!
Tara shares practical tips and resources for dynamic homeschooling!
Contact Tara with questions on Facebook @Tara Snyder or by email @snydertaram@gmail.com
Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie
https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Rest-Homeschoolers-Guide-Unshakable/dp/1600512879
Catch some fun facts about Maria’s life journey! Homeschooling, nutrition, and more.
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Tara Snyder joins the show as Maria interviews her on life as a homeschooling mom of three.
Contact Tara with questions on Facebook @Tara Snyder or by email @snydertaram@gmail.com
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Join Kristina Snyder and special guest Meghan Snyder as they recap the 2020 NOFA Conference. We will discuss a million topics from homesteading, organic farming to a cute coffee house in Geneva NY!
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Live interview from the NOFA conference with the incredible Christa Nuñez of Learning Farm! Follow her on social media at @learningfarm her work is beautiful, inspiring and changing lives!
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Catch some fun facts about Maria’s life journey! Homeschooling, nutrition, and more.
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Maria shares her wedding menu plans which she is crafting and catering!
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Learn more about Kristina’s childhood, how she met Kelby and what she does on a daily.
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Kristina shares about her whole food larder, tips on saving money on your grocery bill and so much more. Canning, Freezing, Fermenting & Preservation
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Fad Diets vs whole foods. Hear from our real life experiences with diets. Learn practical tips from the Nutritionist on successfully implementing a lifestyle change.
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Bone broth, keto, aip, gaps , yum
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
5 Habits:
- Set aside time for yourself every day.
2.Give thanks for one thing every day.
3.Create the culture of random acts of kindness in your home and town.
4.East Collagen or bone broth every day.
5.Drink more tea!
Pine Cone Cheese Ball Recipe:
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/single-post/2020/01/10/Pine-Cone-Cheese-Ball
SMART Goals:
https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/single-post/2018/12/26/Transformation-Life-Coaching-Part-33
Contact and follow Maria on Instagram and Facebook @thrivinghealthNY AND her website @https://www.thrivinghealthny.com/
Contact and follow Kristina on Instagram @diy_farmerswife and Facebook @sunnycovefarm AND her website @https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Who we are and what we are about! Grab a cup of tea and join us once a week for this conversation we call Real Life.