join us as we chat with Jordyn about her new book that focuses on herding dogs and how to make it all work on a homestead.

http://www.workingaussieshomestead.com

https://workingaussieshomestead.com/products/herding-on-the-homestead-start-where-you-are

My other course:

https://workingaussieshomestead.com/pages/new-puppy-know-how

Book Summary:

Embrace your starting point on the homestead when it comes to herding. This comprehensive guide emphasizes the significance of understanding the purpose and characteristics of herding breeds, shedding light on why breed selection matters in choosing a herding dog. Beyond basic commands like 'sit' and 'stay,' instilling manners and discipline is paramount when training and collaborating with a herding companion, a topic delved into in depth. Author Jordyn Kelly draws from personal experience with her own dogs, addressing challenges like inconsistency in training and responses when working with livestock. The book also provides insights into introducing livestock calmly and beginner-friendly exercises to kick-start your herding journey. Jordyn's aim is to inspire anyone to begin with whatever resources they have, ensuring a serene and enjoyable learning process. Additionally, she offers recommendations for advancing training and directs readers to further resources once they've taken their initial steps into the world of herding.

It's been a little over a year of smiling from scratch now. So we figured its time we review the lessons learned the hard way to hopefully safe you some hard times. share this with someone thinking about milking. send us an email info@theschoolhouselife.com or tag us on the socials.

What does it look like to buy raw land build a house and then start building the homestead of your dreams? Julie is in the early stages of homestead design and has a dream homestead at her finger tips. we talk with her about how to make it all happen and the steps she should consider to not go backwards in years to come!

Would you like a Homestead Audit? Let us help you map out the perfect steps to move forward!

Holistic Homestead Audits: 

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https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

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More and more we are being told that all of our failing systems can be saved by technology. Food, education, health, business, and so on. But in reality its the turning away from nature and natural systems that is causing the downfall of these systems.

We break it all down and look at what it would be like to follow nature over technology.

If you liked this episode leave us a review:) We love hearing from you.

Who we are The SchoolHouse Life - Never Stop Learning

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Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House The Homeschool Open House ( A virtual summit)

Today we are talking with Ivy and Paul about all things chickens. They have a 1 acre property in a neighborhood and are slowly turning it into a homestead. They just raised their first batch of broilers and had a bunch of questions. So I told them let’s chat on the podcast so everyone can hear.

Please leave a review and let us know what you think about this episode!

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This week we are diving into the reason that you should kill your TV and live a free life. It's been super rewarding for us and the whole family as we figure out what to do instead of watching TV and what better way to start off "NO TV November"

So turn off your TV and give this episode a listen.

Get started with Creative Bug 

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Who we are The SchoolHouse Life - Never Stop Learning

 

We just got back from homesteaders of America and we want to share with you all the little nuggets we took away.

Joel Salatin and Eustace Conway were there and had some great things to say. I'm glad the kids got to hear Eustace talk again, we watched him on Mountain Men and have even been to Turtle Island. What he had to say was great.

Take a little listen and we'll break down all of our favorites. Will you join us next year? 

Don't forget to rate and review the podcast or share it with a friend. Let us know what you want to hear us chat about next.

For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy

Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

 

We're so excited to be announcing the contest winners at the end of this podcast! Thank you so much for all the amazing reviews, keep rating your favorite episodes to let us know the ones you enjoy the most. 

Bart and Erica just got onto his grandparents' land and they’re basically starting from scratch on what to do first and how to do it. Join us as we talk all about what’s needed to get a homestead going, growing fruit trees without bugs and lots more.

Leave us a review and let us know what you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast. 

Grab your copies of our two favorite books 

The Holistic Orchard 

Gaia's Garden

For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy

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We’re back for round 2 of Shmita. Join us as we get a little more into nitty-gritty about how to make it all work and what our plans are for taking a year off of homesteading.

If you like this podcast leave us a review and enter the giveaway, it ends at midnight tonight the 13th. here https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/giveaway

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Have you heard of the word Shmita? It's a Hebrew word meaning let go. This year we are letting go over everything that's grown in the ground. Yeah i know it sounds crazy but that where the magic happens...right?

Join us as we dive deeper into this idea and we'll explain a little more about how we got to where we are.

If you like this podcast leave us a review and enter the giveaway here https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/giveaway

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Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

 

Can you teach? Are you going to be able to handle homeschooling? We are our child's best teacher. The word homeschool is HEAVY. But, let's lighten that load!

I have felt a STRONG connection with Kaleena Amuchastegui of the 5 Hour School week for some time. She gets me, and she has SO MUCH wisdom to share. Her words and thoughts have given me confidence, and I hope you'll listen to our conversation and feel that confidence.

Whether you LOVE curriculum, public schooling, or prefer to follow the flow of your child's curiosity--this episode touches on some of the deeply rooted cultural education we all should take a closer look at!

We're giving away some goodies to our listeners!!! Check out this link for more details https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/podcastgiveaway

 

The first in our series of ask Drew and Lacey, Candice sits down with us to get a little deeper into what the first steps of homesteading should be, how to keep kids happy while helping out, and how to be valuable in a barter and trade economy that looks like it might be headed this way.

Do you have some burning questions? Not sure what to do on the homestead? Send us a message and maybe we'll have you on the podcast!

For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy

Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

 

Need help not feeling too exhausted to start your fall garden? with Jill McSheehy

Whew. It's hot. I don't know about you but it's really hard to get motivated in the suppressive heat and humidity of the Southeast! BUT, it's that time of year to start plotting out and planting the fall garden--the best way to ensure you'll have delicious and nutritious veggies through as last as November in most climates!

Carrots, lettuces, brassicas and more can be prolific this fall, but the time is now! Have a listen while I and Jill McSheehy of the Beginner's Garden have a great conversation about best practices for fall. Who knows, a little chit-chat might just be the perfect inspiration for making the most of what this next season has to offer. She's a wealth of garden know-how AND she leaks a big secret surprise that our listeners will be first to know about!!

Connect with Jill and grab her free garden printables https://journeywithjill.net/about-journey-with-jill/

For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy

Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Ooh. This one got a little deep! This week we explore the thoughts of sacrifices and/vs offerings. Why did a people that saw G-d's miracles need to now make offerings or sacrifices? What's the difference between a sacrifice & an offering? What does all this mean for us in modern day? 

 

Let's keep talking: 

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It’s harvest time and it’s also time to start preserving your food. We preserve the harvest in almost every way we can. Come join us as we break down all the styles and give you the pros and cons of each. If you have any questions ask us in the comments below and we will get back to you. If you loved this episode drop a review below. For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Why is it that so many people are trying to avoid death? We don’t see where our food comes from and we’ll do almost anything to avoid death. Let’s talk about death on the homestead and what it’s like to be responsible for life and death.

If you liked this episode leave us a review:) We love hearing from you.

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Start your homesteading journey Homesteading Simplified

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Essential Oils Blending Work Shop 

Not sure how or when to get started homeschooling? This podcast is for you. After 16 years and 4 kids we’ve figured out a few things that work. Want homeschooling Simplified?  20+ Experts Help You Find The Confidence You Need To Make Homeschooling Work. Check out The HomeSchool Open House 

Do you struggle to have enough time to get all your homesteading done? Never feel like you have enough daylight hours? Talk a little time and listen to our tips.

 

Do you still believe in nature's medicine? 

While we tend to be saying 'science' is what to trust right now, let's not ignore that the science of the natural world has been in practice for thousands of years! 

In this episode, we get a little honest about how we think humanity is failing to keep its belief in nature and all it has to offer us, when we put our faith in other people we can lose our own power to heal and be well.

Have you wanted to live your most healthful life, but don't know the first thing about nutrition?

Curious why a former executive might be called to farming? Jennifer Maynard and I had the most inspiring conversation about why farming and connecting with farmers is crucial for our health--she also shared some really great tips for farmers who need to be reinspired by their own property.

Check out the meal plans https://nutritionforlongevity.com/

Connect with Jennifer:

https://www.facebook.com/nflongevity/

https://www.instagram.com/nutritionforlongevity/

Join me (Drew) as I sit down and interview lacey on her book. We talk about the meaning behind the title "I Belong Here" and why it's such a great book for all the people trying to make more out of their lives.

Get your FREE first chapter of the book and take the C4 Quiz here: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/laceygrim 

Order the book using the coupon code  THESCHOOLHOUSELIFE  https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/ibelonghere

Join us as we share a quick intro into composting and explore all the ends and outs of composting. Humanure, Black Soldier Flies, Compost Bins, and More.

Check out the full webinar available on our website, the link is below in the comments.

https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/compost

All of the important links regarding some of the products we use and love for composting are listed below  

The Garden Tower - https://bit.ly/TSLGardenTower Our go to for small space gardening and composting. You can compost with worms in the middle and grow veggies in the outside part! We also send free worms to anyone that buys one from us. You for sure have to check it out!  

Comfrey Root - https://laceygrim.myshopify.com/products/comfrey-root From The Schoolhouse Farm - One of the best plants to have on your property. it's great for healing wounds on people and animals. It makes a great accelerator for compost. It's also the leaves are one of my favorites to add to compost tea. (we'll send you a couple of small roots. you can get them started inside and they'll be ready for spring)  

Wiggle Poo (aka worm poo) - https://laceygrim.myshopify.com/products/wiggle-poo From The Homeplace Farm - Our friends right around the corner compost their dairy cow waste and chicken waste into their giant worm bins. Then they produce this black gold. I've got them to make a special link so we can send some to you. This stuff is great for adding to overwintering plants or to outside gardens. Even better is your helping a small farm make a living.   

Black Soldier Fly Bins- http://www.protapodusa.com/ A great way to compost everything. Meat to veg it all goes in and you get very nutrient grubs you can feed to livestock or just feed the wild birds.

Ali Greer + Eric Tommassini own and operate Avenue 33 Farm in the city of Las Angeles. For so many reasons, that seems like an odd undertaking, but their oasis is showing how much you can do with a little intention, purpose, and inspiration. 

You don't have to be on the most ideal piece of land to start growing and becoming more self-sufficient and improving the ecosystem of your own neighborhood! Listen and be inspired!

Connect with Ali:

https://www.instagram.com/ave33farm/

https://ave33farm.com/

We HOPE to be!

Join Courtney + I as we discuss the freedoms of the school-at-homer, and the benefit we get to focus on the things that bring the most joy and growth to each child. And--that changes year to year! For the parents too! 

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Courtney and purchase her book:

To purchase The Rumble Hunters, my website is www.courtneybdunlap.com. 

The Rumble Hunters’ Guide to Adventure Mini Activity Pack http://eepurl.com/g-pyBX

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courtney_b_dunlap/

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/AbletoTeach

Join me & the incredible Mimi as we talk about her journey into the depths of plant wisdom, her herbal inheritance, and how her book (a beautiful compendium of 100 common, traditional & extremely useful herbs.

Notes from Mimi:
Connect with Mimi on social @mimiprunellahernandez 

Her website: www.mimiprunellahernandez.com

Snag her incredible herbal here: https://www.mimiprunellahernandez.com/national-geographic-herbal

let's keep talking:

Want an experienced set (or 2) of eyes to give you some direction on your property?
https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world:
https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Want to stay in the NC mountains at our vacation rental Holler Hall?

https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/hollerhall

Interested in natural medicine? want to learn more?
https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/oils

Join our free facebook community:
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Follow us on Instagram at @theschoolhouselife and @laceyofschoolhousefarm

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This week we're talking with Lilly Emendy from the Urban Teaching Farm. The Farm is part of @outofthegardenproject. They are all doing their best to keep the kids in Greensboro and surrounding areas fed with good food.
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The Urban Teaching Farm is a 1-acre farm that's pumping out a bunch of good organic produce for CSAs and for low-income families.
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There are tons of volunteer opportunities from sorting food to helping at the farm. Come join us Tuesday mornings at the farm or go to https://outofthegardenproject.org/ to find other opportunities.

In Europe, people are starting to eat Black Soldier Flies as a really great source of protein.

Karl is an expert in the world of the Black Soldier Fly science and the cultivation of Black Soldier Flies.

 On the homestead, we use Black Soldier Flies to eat all our rotten vegetables, rotten meat, food scraps, and livestock that has died, and then produce amazing food for birds and poultry. 

If you haven't ever heard of black soldier flies this is a great deep dive into What BSF are, Why you should have a BSF bin, and how to get started with BSF.

A combination of every heavy-hitting, pain-reducing, inflammation eliminating, knot erasing, ache relieving oil! One of my best friends for those persistent trouble spots. Penetrates stimulates cell repair and improves circulation. Easy, and potent!

I have a very stiff neck. Massages, chiropractor, heating pads, cold pads...I have used all of them and they're great. But in a pinch, I just want quick and easy pain relief on the go. I didn't think I'd ever find anything other than over-the-counter that make my stomach hurt. But this blend takes the cake for effectively giving me quick relief! It honestly feels too easy! I've run out of it multiple times I use it so much, but at just a few dollars for the ingredients--it's good for the pocketbook too!

 

We started this whole homesteading thing with a dream of having a goat farm. I'm not really sure why we wanted goats other than we wanted to be able to pet them and laugh at their cute little babies when they jumped around. . We did do that a lot but we also spent a lot more time trying to figure out how to keep goats in their fences. But it got really old because goats had way more time to figure out how to get out. Like that's really all they do all day AND night long! . 

So one day we got a few sheep and added them in with our goats. We found the sheep were super chill. All they wanted to do was stick with the flock, if they did that, they were very content. So we got rid of all the goats and bought more sheep. 

Sheep come with their host of problems. Mainly they are born looking for a way to die. But they love staying in fences and are for the most part really easy to handle. 

Today is sheep moving day. 

 We use electric netting fencing that we can move so that they have fresh grass and older pastures can have time to rest. Which they need to do so the parasites die back and the grass can have time to grow more again. Our goal is to only use a section (paddock) every six months. Which is really challenging but with proper management we can make it happen.

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We need volunteers for our new E-course. Sleep, Stress, Bumps, and Bites: Lavender for a healthy family.
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When we first started using essential oils the oil that won me over was Lavender! Owning my own business I would struggle at night to get a good nights sleep. I'd be laying in bed thinking about the jobs I had the next day. The people I needed to call back. The employees I had to deal with. There's a ton to owning your own business. Then it would get even more frustrating because I'd know if I didn't fall asleep soon I'd be tired the whole next day. So lacey told me to put a little on my big toe and give it a try. So the first night I didn't that I don't even remember laying there. I slept so well it was amazing! I woke up refreshed and ready. I repeated the same thing for night after night and the results just kept coming. Now most nights I mix it up with different oils, sometimes just put oils in the diffuser...but my experience with sleep and oils has been huge.
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So we have been doing the essential oils thing for awhile. We've been training people on how to use essential oils for just about any ailment. We've even spent a long time training people on how to sell the most amazing essential oils. Because they work for so many things.
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I thought it would be super fun to collect all our trainings on one subject and put them into a course. So that's what I did. Im starting with lavender because we all know it has a ton uses. Right? And since it was one that had the biggest impact on myself I feel like it's only appropriate.
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Sleep, bug bites, stress, headaches, nose bleeds, the list just goes on and on.
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So in the training we have three trainings on just how to use lavender and other relaxing blends for the most common issues.
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then I collected all the DIY projects I could find and put those in there. Things like a yoga spray and dryer sheets...about 6 or 7 different topics
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I also grabbed some of our team members and got their videos on lavender and how they use it...if you have more you want to include send them my way.
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Now I'm working on the lavender cookbook. About 10 recipes on cook or making food with Lavender. That will be in the course for you to have.
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By the time you're done with this course you'll be an expert in the world of lavender. I'm really excited to share it with you!
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Im going to add a few extra parts in it to make it even better. I'm really excited to share it with you.
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Right now I need three of four people to check out the course and give me a little feedback. If your interested comment below and I'll send you the link.

We've had chickens for the past seven years, A flock comes and goes about every two years. Last year when we went out of the country for a month something ate our whole flock!  We thought that might happen and were kind of ok with it. They were on year two and had pretty much stopped laying eggs every day. They were also eating up my garden and pecking holes in my tomatoes! So they got banished to total free-range status, which means no feed at all. It's an eat what you can find kind of thing. Around our property, a chicken can live really happy that way!  This new flock we started in the early spring. We just picked up some from tractor supply. It seems like we have been raising this flock forever. They have gone through all kinds of disasters. They had snakes eating them, then an owl, a raccoon and finally some hawks eyeing them. We moved one of our guardian dogs near them and he sorted things out but not before we lost a good many of them. Our free-range chickens are finally laying eggs again. That means fresh eggs for us, which means beautiful golden yokes and tasty eggs again!   In a few more weeks we should be getting a dozen a day, which is really about what our family eats!

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A story about stinky things.

When we first started raising chickens we need a way to feed them as cheaply as we could. It's really hard to raise chickens on a budget and especially to make sure they are healthy and having a great life. So I researched a ton about different ways to feed chickens. We sprouted our own grains. We fermented grains. We tried growing our own grains. All of that took way more money than just buying good chicken feed. But then I found this guy that was selling these bins for black soldier flies. It made so much sense to be able to reduce what we were putting into the trash. We also had a place to put weeds and things that we didn't want to compost. The soldier flies eat the seeds so there's nothing to worry about there. I went to buy some and found out you don't even have to buy them! They just come out of nature and grow right in your bin. That made it even better the only thing we had to buy was the bin!

A few years ago after chicken processing day, we put the remains of about 300 chickens in it at one time. That was way too much. The whole homestead stunk for about a week. but after that things were back to normal and we had lots of food for the new batch of chickens. Is it wrong to feed chickens larva that ate other chickens?

But now we have had them for a few years and as long as you keep them fed they stay around and take care of our waste. When we have little animals die we put them in there too. It keeps the predators from coming around and we don't have to dig a hole.

They make these bins in a small backyard size too or you can make your own just google the plans.

For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy

Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Basically symphony of the cells is always a great idea. Like all natural medicine you need to find what works best with your body and use that protocol. Some times it can take a few tries to get there, but don't give up! Yesterday we were able to stop a migraine in about 15 minutes using one of the protocols that took about 4 mins to apply.

With fireworks and thunderstorms around there are some super simple tools you can use to help keep them calm.

Join our new podcast project! Each week we are going to try really hard to bring you some thoughts and ideas on the weekly Torah portion aka ( a weekly section of the bible read by Jewish communities all over the world)

This week we are in Exodus and looking at the building of the Tabernacle and what that looks like for a nation and for an individual.

The portion is Pekudei: Exodus 38:21 - 40:38

 

Let's keep talking: 

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This is my first post of many that will cover the areas of natural wellness, homesteading, being a stay at home dad, and working with essential oils. Join me on the journey and help me make it even better.  

Post your comments below and please leave me some great reviews.

Check out this little water garden we've been working on. Last year we got the barrel on sale and plugged the hole in the bottom. Then we won some goldfish at the fair and put them in there. This past winter we scored a couple of water plants at a super discount at the garden center and dropped them in the pond. 

Now that it's warming up everything is coming together and the pond has a new life to it!

For more homesteading guidance join the Academy: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/theacademy

Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

 

Lacey and I sat down and went over what Hanukkah means to us. How to even say that word. We cover all the essentials of the holiday and how to give it a go this year and maybe add a little bit of it to your holiday traditions. We all could use a little more light in the darkness this winter.

Download our FREE printable 8 Nights of Hanukkah 

Link to our blog and all things Hanukkah:

https://www.schoolhouseoils.com/sho-blog-3-2/

How to play Dreidel:

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-play-dreidel/

Family time can be drudgery without the right perspective! And, particularly if we’re not finding our own purpose. How do we manage our families, our passions and our lives? Have a listen to Celeste Orr as she shares her tips for redefining togetherness, making the most of our time together, AND finding a way to do our life’s work with our family by our side.

Connect with Celeste on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/togetherness_redefined/

Grab a copy of her book at https://togethernessredefined.com

What homestead practices will help you be your most self-sufficient?

Lacey and Drew created a top 10 list, can you guess what they are?

Have a listen and let us know, is anything missing? Or in the wrong order?

Join our group for more self-sufficiency and homesteading tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife

When we know better, we can do better. 

We've noticed a lack of understanding when it comes to immune system health and how to support it, so we jumped on to share some of our favorite tips, tools and products to maximize the power of our own immunity.

Have a listen and see if there's anything simple and easy you can do to improve your health, prevent illness and help your body do its best to stay well.

I have yet to meet a homebirther who isn’t PASSIONATE about supporting pregnant women. Shayla is just that--eager to encourage women + help them have an empowering birthing experience. I wish the resources she offers had been available for our births. Being empowered by the process of childbirth can be tricky this day and age--the more supports you can find the better! Listen to our conversation about the beauty of childbirth and the ways we can do better at supporting moms through it all.

Connect with Shayla on Instagram and visit her website: 

https://www.instagram.com/malawishouse/

https://wearemalawishouse.com/

What curriculum is a good fit for your family? 

With SO MANY options it can be completely overwhelming finding the right fit. Where do you even start? 

Serena + I have a great conversation about this issue, about some of the key things to look for, and about how to navigate the world of being the ‘new homeschool mom’. 

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Serena and grab her resources in the comments below:

Free choosing curriculum guide https://www.theconfidenthomeschooler.com/choosing-curriculum-guide

Join the society https://www.theconfidenthomeschooler.com/society

Instagram @theconfidenthomeschooler

 

Hannah has what most farmers would call a small scale farm at around 2 acres but her and her partner and making a huge impact with that acreage. Their land actually has a negative carbon footprint while at the same time producing some of the best food you could have. Take a listen as she goes into detail on what and how they do what they do.

Did you see we are hosting a screening of Kiss the Ground? Come out to our farm if you're local and join us for a fun night on the farm. You can buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/kissthegroundTSL

Connect with Hannah and Table Bluff Farms:

https://www.tableblufffarm.com/

https://www.instagram.com/table_bluff_farm/

Are you stuck in old ways? Afraid of starting in the wrong place? Not sure how to make sure your kids are getting the foundation for learning they need? 

Elle Cole is an amazing speaker and chatting with her is both energizing and informative. She has the greatest sense of curiosity and knows exactly what to say to remind us how to tap into that in ourselves.

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Check out Elle's podcast at Cleverly Changing and follow Elle on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cleverlychanging/

Homeschooling? 7 Ways to Take A Break
https://cleverlychanging.com/2015/12/7-ways-to-get-a-break/

Homeschooling as a Family - Lesson 13

https://cleverlychanging.com/2019/09/homeschooling-as-a-family-episode-13/

This audit allowed Lacey & Drew of The Schoolhouse Life to help Donnica & Scott get more clarity & a plan for their budding Harris Haven Homestead! From adding in ponds, capturing water, planning fencing, and getting livestock to creating streams of revenue

let's keep talking:

Need help getting started on your homestead?

https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

 

Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

 

Want to stay in the NC mountains at our vacation rental Holler Hall? https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/hollerhall

 

Interested in natural medicine? want to learn more?
https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/oils

 

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Follow us on Instagram at @theschoolhouselife and @laceyofschoolhousefarm

 

send us an email at lacey@theschoolhouselife.com

What do you know about your child’s psychology? Or Consciousness? 

Do you know the milestones of brain development? Or how to find a curriculum that best supports that? 

My conversation with Annie has me feeling much more equipped to make good choices for where my child is in their own personal development, and that keeping some of these key ideas in mind will keep our family feeling more nurtured and excited about learning than ever before.

If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Visit Annie's website for all things Waldorf https://www.thechildisthecurriculum.com/

Connect with Annie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thechildisthecurriculum/

 

Nicki Truesdell was homeschooled as a child AND has homeschooled her 5 kids for over 20 years! Her experience through hard single life, illness, and more--has left her (and through our conversation it should you as well) that ANYONE CAN HOMESCHOOL!! 

Talking to Nicki--a homeschool success story--I feel WAY less worried about making the perfect choices. Turns out, the curriculum and programs she took place in as a homeschooler had minimal impact compared to the other benefits of homeschooling. 

Listen and learn, and be reminded of how you are the perfect person to do this with your kids!!cki

Looking for more homeschooling tips from families like Nicki's? https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Nicki and grab her new book:

Her book: https://nickitruesdell.com/anyone-can-homeschool-by-nicki-truesdell/

Check out her blog at https://nickitruesdell.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickitruesdell/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickitruesdellblog

Rob and I sat down and chatted about what homeschooling as dad looks like. With a lot of dads staying home or looking at being home more there are a lot of questions out there. Rob and I chat about what works for him and where he has found himself in the homeschool world.

You can check out more from Rob at https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Connect with Rob on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecircusdad/