Simply at the Table - Generational Conversations on Homemaking

About Simply at the Table - Generational Conversations on Homemaking

Are you a homemaker in need of support and feel lost, unsure of how to manage it all? Does your home feel cluttered and disorganized, your schedule chaotic and busy, leaving you burned out and your mind overwhelmed? Maybe you're stuck in survival mode, spinning your wheels with the latest cleaning routines and organizing hacks that just don't seem to work. Or maybe, you're just starting your homemaking journey without any kind of roadmap or practical homemaking skills. You ask yourself, there's got to be more to it than this. At your core, you long for a calm, peaceful home full of family connection, but you're unsure of how to get there. Welcome to Simply at the Table, a podcast that shares personal stories and tried-and-true wisdom from a generational perspective from a mother-daughter trio to help encourage you in your homemaking journey. Here, you'll discover our "legs of the table" values that support and inform how we create practical strategies woven within seasonal rhythms, strong family relationships and family culture, and a home that is full of peace and joy. We share clutter-clearing steps to flexible routines, we help you to think creatively to create systems designed for real life, encourage you to cook wholesome meals, and offer support as you grow in faith and disciple your children. The goal is to be purposeful, not perfect. Balance, not burnout. Calm, not chaos. So join us for a healthy dose of faith-based encouragment in the day-to-day tasks of life. So wherever you are in your homemaking journey, we invite you to pull up a chair and grab something warm to drink and join us at the table. We are happy you're here!

Publisher

Kathryn Lockrem, Belle Bergman, and Leisha Lockrem

Category

kids & family · leisure · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Meal Planning and Meal Prep: How to Build a Table, Not Just a Menu

   It’s 4:30 PM. You stare into a half-empty fridge, completely exhausted, and ask the ultimate daily question: What is for dinner? If you are tired of the decision fatigue that hits before you even turn on the stove, you are in the right place. In this episode of Simply at the Table, the mother-daughter team, Leisha, Belle, and Kathryn, show you how to break that chaotic cycle. They dive into the art of realistic meal planning and meal prep, sharing how to build strategies that fit your actual energy levels, work schedule, and life stage. By shifting away from rigid, overwhelming menus, this episode uncovers how a little intentional preparation on the front end can completely transform your evenings. Learn how to stop treating cooking like a chore and start creating a space where your family can actually slow down, linger, and connect around the table. Conquering Decision Fatigue: Say goodbye to the 5:00 PM scramble and the mental exhaustion of last-minute dinner choices. Tailoring Your Routine: How to design a prep schedule that works for your unique lifestyle, workday, and kitchen setup. Fixing Hectic Mornings: Easy tricks to batch-prep lunches and grab-and-go options for busy days. Portions and Leftovers: Smart ways to adapt your cooking to your specific household size without wasting food. Fun & Flexible Formats: How to use theme nights, cooking styles, and repeating weekly templates to take the guesswork out of grocery shopping. Stretching Your Budget: Simple methods for auditing your pantry and fridge to cut down on waste and save money. The Power of Pivot Plans: Why fluid, adaptable guidelines beat strict, restrictive schedules every single time. Evolving Through Seasons: Balancing your kitchen routine as your family's schedule and life stages shift. The Heart of Hospitality: Reclaiming the deeper purpose of meal prep—creating physical and mental space to gather with the people you love. To learn more or connect with us, visit our website: www.simplyatthetable.com   Visit Simply at the Table's Substack: The Simple Life for more in-depth articles on homemaking and family life.    For sourdough recipes, preserving, and from-scratch recipes: www.LockremHomestead.com    Toups & Co. Organics, use the code TABLE to enjoy 10% off https://toupsandco.com/TABLE

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   How to Stock a Pantry When You Don’t Know Where to Start

   A pantry isn’t just a place to store food—it’s what helps you turn everyday staples into meals, adapt when plans change, and feel more prepared. In this episode, we share how to build a pantry that fits your space, budget, and cooking style, one useful staple at a time. Leisha and her daughters, Belle and Kathryn, have a practical conversation about what a pantry really is, from old-school larders and root cellars to modern kitchen cupboards, basement storage, and bulk food systems. The episode matters because it reframes pantry-building as a flexible skill, not a one-size-fits-all setup, and shows how food storage can support creativity, convenience, and resilience in everyday life. Enjoy different perspectives, from Belle, who is the newest to pantry-building and shares her learning curve of stocking a first apartment kitchen, while Kathryn adds the seasoning cupboard perspective and the joy of flavor-building. Together they compare ingredient-heavy and convenience-heavy kitchens, then broaden the conversation into homestead-scale storage and long-term food management. Key topics The difference between a pantry, a larder, a root cellar, a scullery, and a butler’s pantry How pantry storage evolved from temperature-controlled basement rooms to modern kitchen cabinets and closets Why a pantry is useful for food security during disruptions like the 2020 grocery shortages How to start with the space you actually have, whether that is a closet, cupboard, basement room, or apartment shelf Why building a pantry takes trial and error, especially when learning what your household actually uses The difference between an ingredient-based pantry and a meal-ready pantry How staples like beans, pasta, flour, sugar, oils, and vinegars create flexibility in cooking Why seasonings are a major part of pantry design, not an afterthought How the family uses spices, oils, vinegars, and canned goods to make simple food feel customizable How larger-scale storage adds management challenges like rotation, shelf life, and storage conditions To learn more or connect with us, visit our website: www.simplyatthetable.com   Visit Simply at the Table's Substack: The Simple Life for more in-depth articles on homemaking and family life.    For sourdough recipes, preserving, and from-scratch recipes: www.LockremHomestead.com    Toups & Co. Organics, use the code TABLE to enjoy 10% off https://toupsandco.com/TABLE

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   The Smart Grocery Guide: How to Beat Rising Food Prices

   How do you feed a family without blowing your budget? In this episode, we kick off our brand-new mini-series on putting food on the table by tackling one of the most essential skills in home cooking: saving money at the grocery store. Join Belle, Kathryn, and their mom, Leisha, for an honest, family conversation that blends real-life shopping habits with highly practical budgeting strategies. Together, the mother-daughter team breaks down why food prices are rising, how to build a bulletproof game plan before you leave the house, and how to spot hidden traps in the grocery aisles. From decoding unit prices to stretching your protein and rethinking convenience foods, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you eat well for less. The Big Picture: Why rising input costs (like diesel and fertilizer) are trickling down to your local store's checkout lane. Pre-Shop Prep: How taking a quick pantry inventory and planning your menu around leftovers drastically cuts down on food waste. Beat the Store Traps: The psychology of eye-level shelf placement, shopping on a full stomach, and why you should always look high and low for deals. Decoding the Math: How to use unit pricing to find the real cost of an item, and how to evaluate if bulk store memberships are actually paying off. The Cost of Convenience: Smart swaps for everyday staples (like block cheese, popcorn kernels, and dried beans) that save money and packaging. Stretching Your Proteins: Creative ways to use cheaper cuts of meat, frozen produce, and bulk options to keep nutrition high and costs low. To learn more or connect with us, visit our website: www.simplyatthetable.com   Visit Simply at the Table's Substack: The Simple Life for more in-depth articles on homemaking and family life.    For sourdough recipes, preserving, and from-scratch recipes: www.LockremHomestead.com    Toups & Co. Organics, use the code TABLE to enjoy 10% off https://toupsandco.com/TABLE

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5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

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