The Schoolhouse Life

It's seed starting time for almost everyone in the US now. Full disclosure we've had some seeds going for a couple of months now. We are kind of seed-starting junkies. 

The questions have been coming in on what to do for certain situations. So we compiled a list of the most asked questions so hopefully, we can help you skip them.

Get your seed trays and shop at Bootstrap Farmer for all your gardening needs!!

Michelle of Wild Ones Homestead is doing amazing things on her small homestead in Wisconsin! Having only been there for 5 years, they're in the midst of setting up a super self-sufficient dream homestead, and our conversation is such an inspiration for those of us striving to grow our own and stay curious about the land around us. 

Have a listen + don't forget to subscribe, review and stay in touch!

Connect with Michelle https://www.instagram.com/wildoneshomestead/

Grab access to The Homestead Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

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As a homeschool mom, successful blogger + Instagram guru, Lisa Burns of This Pilgrim Life is a wealth of inspiration and encouragement. Her endless resources for meal-planning to kid-friendly projects are something I come back to again and again, and in this podcast, she shares about her NEWEST adventure--Supper Shenanigans!! It's a hilarious way to get dinner ideas the whole family will LOVE.

Connect with Lisa:

This Pilgrim Life blog

This Pilgrim Life on Instagram

This Pilgrim Life on Facebook 

In this chat with Jess Gronas of the Jess Gronas show, we hear her vulnerable story of body image struggles, experience with bodybuilding, counting calories, and finding a place of healthfulness that is so much more than just how we look or feel physically, but how we feel mentally as well. 

So many of us struggle with our own self-opinions, have a listen and reconnect with your 10-year-old self!

Connect with Jess:

Podcast: Jess Gronas Show on Itunes and Spotify

Insta: @jessgronas

Website: https://www.jessgronas.com

Facebook: Jess Gronas

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Essentially homeschooled as a child, Betsy has beautiful inspiration to share in our talk and she's well-known to MANY homeschoolers for her insightful, relatable and hilarious meme's relating to the plight of the homeschool life.

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 Betsy: https://www.instagram.com/talltimbersacademy/

Check out the meme's: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooling_withtheclassics/

Kallie has been homeschooling her 6 kids for over 18 years, and her experience is a testament to how the journey doesn't ever look perfect. Even with a degree in early education, having been raised by 2 public school teachers AND being married to one, her ideas on how to open a child's mind have very little to do with testing + end of grade--or with rigid schedules and checked boxes. 

After almost 2 decades she can look back and offer us all comfort and instill confidence that there's no ONE right way to do things, and it's likely you're doing it all just right. 

Connect with Kallie 

https://www.instagram.com/homeplace_farm/

Bio integration is a term Shawn coined for homestead systems that serve a lot of different functions. For instance, a chicken tractor will give you eggs, fertilize your grass, help turn the compost. maybe even more. In the world of permaculture, we try to make sure everything on the homestead does at least two things. Shawn is taking it to the next level with 7. 

Do you think about your systems this way? How many functions can you get out of one system?

Grab Shawn's book The Bio-Integrated Farm: http://shrsl.com/2rvdf

Check out Wild Hope Farm: https://www.instagram.com/wildhopefarm/

Ever had a bad thing make something good?

Ever been told a gratitude journal will help improve your mind? 

Well, we're excited to introduce you to the Wow Journal, the invention of an intuitive 8-year-old who knew that in spite of Covid, the world is FULL of miracles and things of wonder, and taking the time to notice them makes ALL the difference. 

Have a listen to this short interview with the kid inventor of the Wow Journal. Maddie is marvelous + everyone in the family will be inspired to hear how this small idea was made a reality and is now available for purchase worldwide!

Connect with Rowena and Maddie: 

https://www.instagram.com/the_wow_journal/

https://www.facebook.com/thewowjournal

We know the importance of a good reboot--lethargy, indigestion, sleeplessness, hormone fluctuation, anxiety...

When we do a reboot of our body, we feel relief from the weight of the toxins that are trapped in our bodies. 

Learn a bit about why cleansing is an invaluable tool for being healthy, and how to do one!

Ready to start your cleanse, click this link to get started https://doterra.me/bPVtEq1N

Carolyn Anne of Wonder and Wilder has created a calendar I LOVE! Each month focuses on one foraged plant that can be used for our benefit in a variety of ways. 

Listen to her share what inspired this product, her plans for simple guides in the future, and how you can benefit from following her along in her journey! 

Connect with Carolyn: 

https://www.instagram.com/wonderandwilder/

https://www.youtube.com/c/CarolynAnne

https://wonderandwilder.com/links/