The Schoolhouse Life

We're breaking down Permaculture Zone 1 this week. One of the biggest reasons permaculture works so well on the homestead is the way it flows. Things like having your garden close to your front door and being able to walk easily to grab the things you use on a daily basis make all the difference.  Listen in to all the details about zone 1 and let us know what you think. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife  Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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   

We're continuing our permaculture for the homestead series.  It all starts in the home and zone 0 is no different. Setting up your homestead for convenience in relation to the center of your homestead makes all the difference. If you haven't listened to 'Permaculture for the Homestead' yet you can Listen Here! Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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 

Permaculture doesn't have to be overwhelming. Setting up our homesteads with a design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems can make it easier down the road.  Knowing what you want for your homestead and breaking it up into zones will create a flourishing homestead. Join us during this series breaking down the zones of permaculture. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife  Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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 

We love when people share their passions and serve the community in amazing ways.  I am so excited to share this interview with my friend Farrah who is a part of a very special organization working with pregnant mothers in Haiti through MamaBaby Haiti.  Bringing new life into the world is such a sacred process and the experience looks very different for the women of Haiti.  This organization is helping in such wonderful ways and it's a project I just had to share and bring awareness too. I hope you enjoy this interview and check out more information about MamaBaby Haiti and ways to help. https://mamababyhaiti.org/ or email Farrah @ [email protected]   Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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 

Personal Development is another buzzphrase we seem to hear about a lot.  We've talked about mindset on the homestead already and this falls underneath that umbrella.  We're not talking about attending a huge event involving speakers, jumping around and breaking boards with your hands. But we can work on our personal development in a way that helps us around the homestead and life in general. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife  Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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   

We are sharing some of our favorite gift ideas from the homestead and what you can give your favorite homesteader. If you liked this episode leave us a review:) We love hearing from you. Download our free gift guide!  Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife  Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit 

Today we are discussing all of ins and outs of the legal stuff you need to get in place for your homestead. This is great information if you're just getting started or you have been homesteading for a while. It's a quick breakdown of all the important legal aspects and resources and where you can most likely find them in your state. Download your FREE Homestead Tax and Liability Checklist HERE! Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife  Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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 

What does self-care really mean? It seems to have become a phenomenon in the mindset world.  As homesteaders, we feel like this looks a little different for us.  Our families, our land, and our vision provide us with a lot of opportunities to nourish ourselves and rest.  Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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  

Do you feel like you need more space before you get a cow? Having cows on our property has been so beneficial. Our land has changed for the better and we wish we would have gotten one sooner. On this podcast, we are talking about why and how you can have a cow on a small property.  We hope this helps you to make the jump into having larger livestock on your homestead.   Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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  

There seems to be an influx lately of homesteading as a way to prep for the system to fall apart. While we do agree the world is falling apart around us, self-sufficiency doesn't have to come from a place of fear.  Giving yourself the ability to be self-sufficient without the pressure of prepping and leaning into your community makes the homesteading process much more natural and fun.  If you liked this episode leave us a review:) We love hearing from you. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife  Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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 

It's the start of the fall holiday season for us and we just finished our year of rest. We are talking about how our beliefs and homesteading are tied together.  Our holiday calendar looks very different from your standard calendar.  Join us as we walk through how we celebrate these holidays. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

We're talking all about our lease land project this week. A lot of you have asked us about this project and how it came about. Our friend Lane brought this project to us and he is joining us to talk about how crazy this project has been. Despite the craziness, this episode has a lot of laughs thinking about where we started and where we are. We still have a lot left to do but the end result of the land will be worth it. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary. It got us thinking about how much has changed since then and how much has stayed the same. Between the businesses, the homestead, the kids, homeschooling, families and friendships it can be hard to focus on your relationship.   We are going to talk about what we have done over the years to get to where we are now and what we will continue to do for each other, our marriage and our family. It was a fun conversation and we can't wait to share it with you.  Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Are you homeschooling? Have you thought about getting started? In this amazing conversation with Austin of Homesteady we talk about why our families have chosen to homeschool and what that looks like for us.  We even talk about some ways you can incorporate some homeschooling methods and values even if you're unable to homeschool full time. Check out Homesteady and tell us what you think about this episode. https://www.thisishomesteady.com/ https://www.instagram.com/homesteadyshow/ Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

It's been harvest season and we are all looking to preserve the fruits of our labor. We want to replay this amazing interview again with Tiktok canning star Sarah of peeliesnpetals.  Do you have questions about preserving? She is the canning queen and she has all of your answers. Sarah has been preserving since she can remember and has the plan and process to have a year's worth of food for her family at any time. Her preserving roots go back to childhood and she shares all of her wisdom as we chatted about everything preserving. Follow Sarah on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@peeliesnpetals If you loved this interview be sure to rate and leave a review. We love hearing from you. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit  

We love fermenting❤  We always have things bubbling on the counter. Pickles, sauerkraut, yogurt and anything else that can sit on the counter and "rot".  Have you ever really thought about how that "rotting" material can add to our gut and health? We are getting into everything about fermenting, why it's important, why we do it and some of the easiest things to start with. We love hearing from you so give us a follow, rate and review. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Do the plants that emerge on your property to heal the soil also emerge on your property to help heal you? We're talking about all the plants you can forage on the homestead and in nature. What to look for and what you can use them for. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit  

Are you dealing with invasive plants on the homestead? We all have those pesky plants on the homestead that are more difficult than most to get rid of. We've had and still have our fair share of them. Listen in to hear some interesting ways we've tried to get rid of them and why some might just be there for a reason. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit  

We are getting into our biggest disappointments on the homestead. We are covering everything from land, animals, projects and family. It's a pretty real and raw conversation but we want to you yo know that it's not always social media worthy even after 20 years of great progress. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit  

We are giving an update on Shmita and how our year of rest has been going. It's not what we expected in many ways but we've had some revelations about the lessons we've learned so far. You might be surprised by our biggest takeaway. Have you ever taken a year of rest on the homestead? Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Are you hustling too hard on your homestead? The ideas are always flowing and as homesteaders, we hustle to get all the things done. But is it the best way to really get the result we want and need? Are we enjoying what our land is becoming?  We are talking about actively observing our land and natural resources before we start a project before we start hustling and before we lose sight of what we planned our homestead to be. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Water is a top priority on the homestead, if not the most important. After 15 years we've been able to understand how water works on our homestead. We talk about everything water in this episode, how to utilize it, how to harness it, and how to distribute it.  One of the ways we set our water up for optimal usage is Drip Depot. Let Drip Depot help you conserve water, save money and increase your yields all at the same time with an efficient drip irrigation system. Drip Depot has a solution for nearly every irrigation application; from drippers to drip tape, to poly tubing and solenoid valves, they have you covered. If you haven't ordered from them yet you should. Click here for more info Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit  

Join us as we listen back to our plans for Shmita. Planning is what we do as homesteaders, it seems like there is always something to do. It's been a busy year so far and we can't wait to listen back and give an update on how Shmita has gone! Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Of course, we have more than 3 favorite plants but the ones we've decided to talk about today are easy and serve a greater purpose on the homestead. Working with the natural systems of our land and building our annual planting around what will help it thrive. If you love our content be sure to rate and review, we love hearing from you !! Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit  

We just pulled off Homestead Skillshare 2022!! This is one of the largest in-person events that we've done and we are so excited to share some of the details with you.  The biggest takeaway for us was the community connection we all experienced that day. The homesteading community is growing and we couldn't be more thrilled. Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead. Online and In-Person homestead planning: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Fencing is a major part of the homestead. So of course in this episode, we are talking all about fencing. The lessons we've learnedWhy planning is so important The best type of fencing we've used.Why it needs to work for your homestead You know we also had to share some stories of mishaps. Listen in and leave us a review! We love hearing from you so let us know if there is a topic you'd like us to cover. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

Do you want to model permaculture on your homestead?  Listen in as Scott Mann of The Permaculture Podcast and I chat about permaculture and what that can look like on the homestead. Scott has been teaching in permaculture for over a decade and is a wealth of knowledge, this was a great conversation as he breaks down the main pillars of permaculture. Listen in and check out Scott's podcast. https://www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/ We will release Scott's recommended reading list later this week, be sure to keep an eye out for that quick episode. 

How much extra money could you be making on your homestead? Listen in as Kerry Mann from HomeSteadHow shares how he and his wife have been able to create multiple side hustles. They have gotten really creative with income streams on their homestead and we hope it inspires some new ideas. Check out HomeSteadHow on YouTube If you loved this episode rate and review it, we love the feedback. 

There is a lot to unpack on the topic of the food scale crisis we are experiencing today. Daniel of Timshel Wildland and I are talking about why it's happening and what we can do as homesteaders to help our communities while also sustaining ourselves. Please leave us a review and share this episode with a friend. Connect with Daniel @timshelwildland@commonsprovisions https://eatcommons.com/

This week I'm chatting with Kira Huffman all about chickens. We're talking hens, broilers and raising dual-purpose birds. She's got a really great setup and she's sharing all of that with us. So listen in for some chicken inspiration and follow Kira for more info🐔 If you like this episode don't forget to rate and review, we love hearing from you!

Have you been wondering how to get your hands on some of the grant money out there? Or maybe you've applied for a grant and didn't receive it.  Join me as I chat with Wendy Rhein an expert in grant writing about everything you should know when diving into the world of grants. She's sharing some really amazing information and tips to get you started. If you loved this episode leave us a review, we love hearing from you, and share this episode with a friend. Join Wendy and 15 other experts at the Homestead Skillshare for live demos and more! The Homestead Skillshare

Are you butchering your own animals on your homestead? Butchery is such an important part of raising animals and it’s often overlooked. Just like everything else on the homestead it takes time and patience to grow the skill. On this episode Andrew and I talk about butchering on the homestead and get into what it takes physically, emotionally, and spiritually to get it all done. If you loved this episode leave us a review, we love hearing from you! Or better yet share this episode with a friend. Follow Andrew @appliedanatomist and join Andrew and 15 other experts at the Homestead Skillshare for live demos and more! The Homestead Skillshare

On this week's podcast, I'm chatting with one of our Skillshare Demoers Caitlin of Stoney Haw Farm. She is going to tell us how she got started homesteading and share her knowledge of natural beekeeping and fiber arts. Listen in for some bee-keeping inspiration. If you like this episode don't forget to rate and review, we love hearing from you! Join Caitlin and 15 other experts at the Homestead Skillshare for live demos and more! www.theschoolhouselife.com/homesteadskillshare

On today's podcast, we are continuing the Ask Drew and Lacey series and talking to Dave about growing in small spaces.  When we first got started we didn't have a lot of room to grow so we are sharing some of our tips and tricks with Dave on ways to maximize a small space and get the most out of what you have to work with. Don't forget to rate & review, it means so much to us! Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic 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    

This week's topic is all about money and budgeting on the homestead. Our goal is always to help create a holistic homestead and part of that is making sure the financial aspect of a homestead works for your life. We're talking about our top tips for creating and staying on a budget on the homestead. What are your top money questions or tips for budgeting on homesteading? Leave us a review and let us know. Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/the-homestead-audit

We are covering all of the unknowns that homesteaders are facing these days. Costs are going up everywhere, some supplies are limited and we're getting a lot of questions about how we can manage all of it and increase stability. Listen in and let us know what you think by leaving a review. Don't forget to hit the follow button so you don't miss new podcasts. Join our FREE group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theschoolhouselife Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/offers/N9mXzmzM Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Today we are talking about meal planning on the homestead. We get a lot of questions about the best way to utilize our harvest from the homestead. So on today's episode, we are talking about planning meals, involving the kids, and making the most of the few grocery runs we have to do from time to time. If you haven't left a review yet let us know what you think, we love hearing from you. Do you know what you want from your homestead? The first step is planning a holistic homestead: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/offers/N9mXzmzM Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

We're talking about tilling and in our case why we don't. It can be a hot topic when it comes to equipment and the use of tractors. Focusing on the soil creates such an abundance. Listen in while we dive into how we make it work and why it's so important to us. Let us know your thoughts and leave a review! We love hearing from you. Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Have you thought about using wood chips on your homestead? Are you using wood chips already? I'm talking to Ben Raskin author of The Woodchip Handbook about the why, how, and when to use woodchips. Ben is so full of knowledge about how to best utilize woodchips in the garden and on the homestead. If you enjoyed this episode, rate and leave us a review! We love hearing from you. Grab Ben's Book The Woodchip Handbook  and follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/ben_raskin    

Are you thinking about adding livestock to your homestead? Listen in as Lacey and I chat about everything you need to think about before purchasing livestock. We have some great tips and maybe some mishap stories to share. If you liked this episode please rate and review, we love hearing from you. Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Do you have questions about preserving? Sarah from peeliesnpetals is the canning queen and she has all of your answers. Sarah has been preserving since she can remember and has the plan and process to have a year's worth of food for her family at any time. Her preserving roots go back to childhood and she shares all of her wisdom as we chatted about everything preserving.  Follow Sarah on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@peeliesnpetals Check out all of Sarah's blog and classes https://beacons.page/peeliesnpetals If you loved this interview be sure to rate and leave a review. We love hearing from you. Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

We are answering all your questions about tools on the homestead! The reasons we don't use a tractor and why you don't have to either. After all the years and money spent we are breaking down our favorites and not-so favorites. We hope to help you skip a few of the not-so favorites, encourage a deep dive into what you need and more importantly what works for your homestead. Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Are you wondering how to market your homestead and products? We're breaking down why you need to know your customer, your community and how to know what they need. AND how they will feel when they buy your products. It doesn't have to be overwhelming or complicated.  Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

Have we lost touch with our feminine nature? Our intuitiveness? Our exhale? Our ability for receiving without achieving? Listen in as I chat with Ariela Sharonwhile we dig deep into the meaning of femininity. As a birth expert, she has a unique view into the human right of passage that exists so long as new life does. We also discuss the feminine-ness of Shmita (the year of release),. Help us reach more people, please rate and review! We love hearing from you. Connect with Ariela https://www.instagram.com/olam_mama/ Are you ready to start homesteading? Learn from 15+ homesteaders all over the world: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/thehomesteadopenhouse

We've got cows on the homestead now! In this episode, we are going to talk about why we waited so long, what the plan is for the cows and how beneficial they are going to be on the homestead. We chat about how they are going to help us restore the soil and get back to "grassroots" land regeneration.  Join us on our cow journey and leave us a review. We love hearing from you. Check out the cow share program with Savory https://youtu.be/KKgredZQJ-Y 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

Danielle is one of our Academy members and had a bunch of questions about how we were getting ready for whatever is coming. I think the conversation went really well. By the end, I think we all left feeling better about where we are and where we are going. We asked her if she was ok with sharing the call and she said sure! So we wanted to share with you some of the questions and answers. Don't forget to rate and review, we love seeing the reviews come through. 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    

Have you been wondering if you should add pigs to your homestead? We just added some to our homestead for the second time. We are for sure learning as we go and wanted to share what we have learned. Also how and why we are using them. Don't forget to rate and review, we love hearing from you! 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  

Are you tired of buying presents that are little pieces of plastic that break or get thrown out in a few months? It doesn't have to be that way! With a little creativity and a little time, you can give gifts that will last a long time and give some great value! Here are our thoughts on what you can make and give. If you liked this episode leave us a review:) We love hearing from you. Looking for more gift ideas? Visit CreativeBug for your next project and get 1 year for $5 Who we are The SchoolHouse Life - Never Stop Learning    

What is Chanukah and should you be celebrating it? Take a listen as we break down what it is, how to get started celebrating it, and some fun crafts to try with the kids. Go here to get our Chanukah guide for fun ideas for the holiday.  Download our FREE printable 8 Nights of Hanukkah  How to play Dreidel: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/how-to-play-dreidel/ And as always please let us know how much you love the show by rating and leaving a review. It means so much to hear from you. 

How to homebirth in a pinch. :D Ok, so this topic is such a near and dear one, and people are SO curious about what childbirth without all the modern rig-a-ma-roll might look like, well, Amy and I discuss all that and so much more!What to have on hand, what to plan for, what to do AFTER a new baby comes. Birth is such a beautiful and NORMAL part of life--I'm so glad I finally got the chance to share this passion of mine with you all, and I can't believe it took this long! And to do it with Amy--you're all so lucky to get to access her wisdom in such an easy way. If you liked this episode leave us a review!! Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try The Homeschool Open House    The Homeschool Open House ( A virtual summit)