What happens when a Catholic mom turns a handful of goats and chickens into a thriving family farm?
Kaitlin Zara sits down with Christina Mula of MooLa Farm to discuss how homesteading, healthy eating, and hands-on learning can beautifully enrich your homeschool life.
From gardening with kids to sourcing real food on a budget to embracing small beginnings, Christina offers practical, joyful wisdom every family can use—no acreage required!
Plus, don’t miss her encouraging reminder at 19:38: “Start small…and you will get there.”
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Show Notes
Canning Basics: https://www.ballmasonjars.com/canning-and-preserving-101.html
Meet Our Guest:
Christina Mula is a Catholic wife, homeschooling mom, and the founder of Moola Farm, a family-run, organic-only farm created to nourish her home and community. What began with a dream and a few animals has grown into a source of fresh produce, baked goods, and inspiration for families seeking a more intentional way of living.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moolafarm/
Website: https://moolafarm.org/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moolafarm
In This Episode We Discuss:
How Moola Farm Began
- Starting with goats, chickens, and a simple desire to feed her family well
- The unexpected growth into a community-serving farm business
Homesteading as a Homeschool Lifestyle
- How gardening becomes a natural, hands-on science curriculum
- Easy ways to involve your kids—even little ones—in growing food
- Connecting daily chores with responsibility, gratitude, and stewardship
Healthy Eating for Real Families
- Simple tips for sourcing better food affordably
- Christina’s go-to strategies for meal planning, homemade basics, and reducing processed foods
- Teaching kids where food comes from and why it matters
Getting Started—Even If You Don’t Have a Farm
- Container gardening
- Small-space and suburban options
- How to take “the next right step” for your family
Faith, Family, and the Rhythm of the Seasons
- How farming life naturally integrates with prayer, liturgical living, and formation
- Seeing God’s hand in the slow, beautiful work of growing and tending
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