This week, Margaret sits down with Lina and Jereme Hall, stars of the reality series Back on the Frontier, available for streaming on HBO Max. The Hall family shares what drew them to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live like 1880s homesteaders—and how the experience changed them forever. From bidding wars at the livestock auction to boiling water for baths and cooking from scratch, Lina and Jereme offer an honest look at frontier life with kids in tow. They talk about giving up modern conveniences, adjusting to life without tech, and the surprising joy of slow, intentional living. They also reflect on how the experience shaped their children’s worldview—and how their family life looks different now that they’re back home. Highlights include: Why they auditioned (despite not being a camping family!) How their son’s birthday shaped their auction strategy (spoiler: baby goats were non-negotiable) The hardest modern convenience to give up—and the one they never missed Life after the show: making ice cream at home, ditching the microwave, and feeding their dogs home-cooked meals Follow Lina and Jereme on social media.