Messy but Meaningful (formerly Ed Pursuits) Podcast - Happy Healthy Meaningful Life

In this episode, we talk about planning and the many things to balance as a homeschool mom. Figuring out what to focus on, what is most important and what upcoming projects we may be working on- also some self care and other stuff!

We are going through a transition with adult children going off to do their things, lots of paydays and happiness, but also some adjusting to the new dynamics! Enjoy every phase of life and if you are in the raising kids phase, hold them close!!

We talk about herbs such as cayenne, green tea, turmeric and garlic helping to relieve headaches and other aches and pains. Ginger is fantastic also. Make sure the patient is able to rest and relax. Fire cider and elderberry syrup are super helpful for pretty much any ailment. Also honey infused with garlic and onions is great!

Economics is such a valuable thing to understand. The world makes so much more sense when we understand a few fundamentals of economics and some vocabulary.

When my husband who has a BA in Economics couldn't find a course he liked for our kids, he wrote this one. It is called Economics for Kids by Ryan Semerau and it is sold on amazon. All our kids have really enjoyed learning about it from this workbook.

I hope this helps!

amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Economics-Kids-economics-explained-understand/dp/B09C1FLGLH/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=economics+for+kids&qid=1696131879&sr=8-5

website: https://econ4kids.com

my blog: https://edpursuits.com

my shop: https://mumbalumba.com

In this episode we talk about sourdough, what it is and how to use it. We talk about baking 100% whole grain breads, pancakes, muffins, crepes and pan bread.

What I learned from the book the Body Doesn't Lie by Vicky Vlachonis. I really like lemon water, it's important to stay hydrated, the Tibetan rejuvenation exercises and morning glory routine feel good. Watch our thoughts, feed ourselves with positivity, be grateful, love our bodies and more!

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Doesnt-Lie-Program-Positively-ebook/dp/B00DB39U9K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2M3UWXOQAFWJU&keywords=vicky+vlachonis&qid=1695527739&sprefix=vickyvlachonis%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1

my blog: https://edpursuits.com

my shop: https://mumbalumba.com

I share a bit about my weight loss struggles and what I've learned from some different programs. I talk about Hayley Pomroy's books and how they helped me. Her program is the only one I've lost any weight on, although I've learned and benefited from every health program I've tried. Pomroy has 4 books with slightly different programs that are all very helpful in different ways.

Some weeks we just flat out won't get everything done that we'd like to finish!! And that's ok. It's important to remember that we are still making progress and still moving forward even when kids get sick or injured or other things come up. I'm going to start using my planner again and make sure I take care of myself and not get so caught up in projects! Thanks for listening!

We use Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer, Yesterday's Classics, and Great Courses for our history foundation. Along with those we do lots of reading and field trips. We go into depth on some of the best books and resources out there! :

We talk about a few different resources and how to use them to help your child with spelling. The one we've used the most is Spelling Power. We've also used The Natural Speller and the phonics games from latter day family resources. We also mention The Birth Order Book by Kevin Lehman.