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Handmade Happiness: Finding Meaning in the Art of Making
Handmade Happiness invites you to slow down and reconnect with the traditional skills that nourish the body, mind, and soul. Each episode offers practical tips and heartfelt stories to inspire you to live more intentionally and embrace the art of doing things by hand. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just beginning your journey towards a simpler, more intentional life, Handmade Happiness is your guide to cultivating a deeper connection with your food, your home, and the world around you.
Episodes
21 episodes
Why Handmade Skills Still Matter: Cooking, Sewing, Repairing & Traditional Skills for Modern Life
In a world of fast fashion, convenience culture, and disposable everything, do handmade skills still matter?In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life explore why traditional skills like c...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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33:23
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Loving Your Family and Community Well: Small Acts That Matter Most
In a busy, disconnected world, loving our family and community well can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life explore what it really ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:07
Why Winter is the Best Time to Learn New Skills
Winter is often seen as a season to endure—but it’s actually one of the best times to learn new skills. With fewer distractions and a naturally slower pace, winter creates space for focus, repetition, and growth without pressure.In this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:35
Seed Starting & Preparing for the Garden Season (Without the Overwhelm)
Seed starting is one of the most hopeful parts of the garden year, but it can also feel overwhelming if you think you have to do everything at once. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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31:25
In Praise of Boredom: Why Doing Nothing Is Good for Your Brain & Creativity
In a world of constant noise and stimulation, boredom has become something we avoid—but what if boredom is actually essential for creativity, brain health, and emotional well-being?In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:38
Planning a Year of Intentional Living: Choosing Themes Over Resolutions
Planning a new year doesn’t have to mean starting over from scratch. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark from The Lark Life share a gentler, more sustainable approach to planning a year of intentional living, by choo...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:29
S1 E14 Ending the Year Well: Reflection, Reset & Rhythms of Rest
As the year comes to a close, this episode of Handmade Happiness invites you to slow down and reflect—without pressure, resolutions, or hustle. Instead of rushing into the new year, we’re talking about how to end the year well t...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:15
Less But Better: How Essentialism Transforms Family Life & Homesteading
Are you tired of trying to do everything and feeling stretched thin? In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica Clark share a gentle, practical introduction to Essentialism—a life-changing approach to intentional living inspired ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:10
S1 E12 Bake Bread at Home | Bread Basics, Why Fresh Bread Matters, & How to Start Small
Learn how to start baking delicious homemade bread from scratch—without spending all day in the kitchen! In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica Clark from The Lark Life shares why fresh bread is worth making, how she started with simple...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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34:25
Family Traditions on the Homestead: Building Culture, Values & Meaningful Rhythms
Traditions are the threads that stitch a family together—often in small, simple, everyday ways. In this heartwarming episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica explores how traditions—whether passed down for generatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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36:02
Garden Dreams: Winter Seed Catalogs, Family Favorites & New Varieties to Grow
It’s seed catalog season—one of the coziest moments of the homestead year. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica invite you to pull up a chair, pour a warm mug of tea, and flip through those colorful wint...
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32:02
The Art of Gathering: Simple Hospitality & Meaningful Connection on the Homestead
Discover the true art of hospitality in this heartwarming episode of Handmade Happiness. Thomas and Jessica shares how simple, meaningful rhythms—handmade touches, warm food, and genuine attention—create a wel...
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37:31
The Case for Handmade Gifts: Simple Living, Creativity, and Intentional Generosity
In this episode, we talk about why it’s time to normalize handmade gift giving again—gifts crafted with intention, creativity, and heart. From home-baked treats and herbal skincare to quilts, crafts, and simple handmade treasures, we explore ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:45
Raising Poultry on the Homestead: Chickens, Ducks, Geese, and Turkey for Meat and Eggs
Thinking about adding poultry to your homestead? We share our experience with chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys to help you build the flock that fits your life.Find Turkey Recipes at https://thelarklife.com/blog/the-perfect-roast-turke...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:00
The Best Herbs to Grow at Home: How to Grow, Use, and Preserve Herbs
In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Jessica Clark from The Lark Life dives into the wonderful world of herbs—how to grow them, use them, and preserve them for year-round goodness. Learn which herbs are easiest to grow at ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:22
S1 E5 Homesteading as a Family
Homesteading is more than growing food—it’s about growing together. In this episode of Handmade Happiness, Thomas and Jessica share how to make homesteading a family affair by involving kids in meaningful ways. Discover practical tips ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:48
The Stories Quilts Tell
Discover the heartwarming stories behind the quilts, the inspiration of makers from around the world, and the beauty of how fabric and thread can hold memory, meaning, and connection. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or simply love handmade cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:30
Why We Don’t Have to Farm Like the Big Guys
In this episode of Handmade Happiness, we explore how large-scale commercial farming practices have shaped modern agriculture—and why homesteads don’t need to follow the same model. From soil health to sustainability to the joy of grow...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:28
You are What You Eat
In this episode of Handmade Happiness, we dive into the connection between the food we eat and the way it’s grown. I’ll share some of the ways we’ve been preserving apples from our homestead, our first experience smoking ducks, and a f...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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21:29
Welcome to Handmade Happiness from the Lark Life!
Welcome to the very first episode of Handmade Happiness! I’m Jessica Clark from The Lark Life, and I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, I’ll share a bit about who I am, our family’s recent move from South Texas to a five-acre home...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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18:50