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/

Review + what's coming?! 

We spent a little time focusing on what we were actually able to pull off in 2020. It wasn't the year we expected, and almost every plan was flipped on its head, BUT, we have a lot to show for ourselves in spite of it, and I bet you do too! 

AND, we're inspired more than ever to bring the empowerment of self-sufficient living to anyone who's looking for it, so we have big plans to continue on that mission in 2021--are you ready? 

Want more self-sufficiency? Join our group https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife

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.

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/