The Schoolhouse Life

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

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/

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/

Does the thought of starting to homeschool sound daunting? Maybe you're stuck not able to pick a curriculum? Almost everyone homeschool family I know has struggled with feeling like they weren't doing enough from time to time, but the truth is we just have to get back to basics. Join Vanessa and I as we discuss how we can pool resources with others, find a good rhythm in our home and find more confidence and joy in the privilege of teaching our kids how to learn (which, spoiler, you're doing no matter what). Connect with Vanessa https://www.instagram.com/vanessasholisticliving/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZH_Vge6QEC0Vg45iY_FmQ Get Vanessa's A Year In Nature homeschool co-op guide here https://www.etsy.com/shop/EARTHandKAI Join Vanessa and other homeschoolers as they share all the tips and tricks for homeschooling https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool #thehomeschoolopenhouse #homeschoolpodcast #theschoolhouselife #homeschoolnewbie

Long covid?! Finding tools when there don’t seem to be any from someone who’s recovered. The fear of Covid is real, fear of getting it and fear of not recovering.  That fear can be debilitating! For those who have suffered from things like Chronic Fatigue or Fibromyalgia it can be even scarier--what if I relapse? What if I'm wiped out by this? In my chat with Lorrie a lot of those fears are alleviated because there ARE tools that help and ways to support your body to recover. Having found a path out of 8 years of chronic fatigue and other diagnosed issues--Lorrie found tools that worked and has been able to use those powerful options and has created a way to help others do the same.  Connect with Lorrie https://www.livingfrominspiration.com/ Check out Lorrie's helpful tools here: FREE:  5 Day Wellness and Covid Recovery Support Plan (also applicable to ME/CFS/FM) FREE:  Live Zoom Call with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD. Dr. Teitelbaum is an expert in Long Covid and ME/CFS/FM. FREE:  YouTube Covid Recovery Support Kit. Videos with yoga, meditation, Wim Hof Instructor, acupressure, how to approach exercise, and more.  New videos added each week. FREE:  Positive Focus Covid Recovery Support Group (also applicable to ME/CFS/FM)

Listen in as we talk about ways to reduce and reuse and ways you can make it work for you.  We love reusing around the homestead and we hope you will find ways to do the same with some of these tips! If you liked this episode leave us a review. How do you reduce and reuse around your home? 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    

"Let your food be your medicine" is a phrase we always hear but when it comes to buying a steak or chicken for dinner we don't realize that, that meat is making us sicker. The great news is that with Regenerative Agriculture the meat produced is actually able to make you healthier. The omega 3s are healthier and a lot more! There’s so much to regenerative agriculture and what’s happening with the agricultural world. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Devorah also gave us a coupon code to her store, so you can get 10% off your order. Coupon Code: SchoolhouseLife Draw down- https://drawdown.org/sectors/food-agriculture-land-use https://pingree.house.gov/netzeroagriculture/agriculture-resilience-act.htm

If you're working at home or working at an office right now we are all wondering about extra ways to stay healthy. Lacey and I lay out our ways that we try and stay healthy working at home and when we go into public places to work. It's not super hard and things that anyone can do. What's the top way that you make sure you're staying healthy at work?

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!  Follow Kaleena on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/5hourschoolweek/ Not sure where to start with homeschooling? Try the The Homeschool Open House https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/homeschool

Want to heal your chronic issues but don't know where to turn? Addie knows just how you feel and has found solutions that could work for anyone! Sometimes we need to take a step in a new direction to find perspective and solutions. Listen to gain some quick perspective on how by changing your perspective and seeking answers in different places might improve your health! Download Addie's freebie! https://mailchi.mp/81048a923e26/resilient-right-now

It’s getting hot, which can mean the kids are getting antsy. The ‘stay at home’ initiative may be making things worse for everyone, but don’t forget--learning doesn’t have to be formal, and summer is the perfect time to go with the flow and see what kind of magic can happen.  Join Lacey + Drew as they share their favorite tips, resources + ideas on how to encourage learning and excitement this summer--and how you should NOT be afraid of boredom. It may be the BEST medicine for your kids!  AND, big announcements for the newbie homeschoolers coming soon!! Keep your ear to the ground, we could not be MORE EXCITED!! 

Feeling aggressive? Short-tempered? Straight angry? You probably need to touch someone, and that can be REAL tricky right now.  It turns out, the thing we're avoiding most right now may have a major role to play in our overall health, and Khyati knows all about that!  We may not be able to touch, hug or even shake hands like we don't even know we're craving, but we can do some things at home together! As mother Teresa says--'If you want to heal the world, start with your own family.' So, let's bring touch back in our homes with infant (and other family to family) massage! Unfortunately, American culture teaches us that touch is always sexual, and that cultural norm can keep us from creating real bonds that help us heal at a really fundamental level--baby massage helps us retrain ourselves to embrace our craving for touch, and use it to promote healing + deeper human connections. Connect with Khyati and register your email for a free video training on the 1 simple stroke to relieve baby's constipation.  https://www.vyanainfantmassage.com.  For more information and videos check out Khyati's YouTube: Mom Meets World and Minute Massage. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcenjSCiUkRBqAM3IJNIqA

Have you ever walked a few feet from your front door, picked a few ripe berries, popped them in your mouth and thought 'this is the life'? It is, it is the life. And you can totally have it! Brandy Hall from Shades of Green Permaculture joined me to discuss Permaculture + how it can serve anyone, no matter their yard size. If we can all implement a little more of the permaculture way of thinking in our lifestyles, we can all be a little more self-sufficient!  You don't have to have acreage to be a permaculturist, gardener or even an agriculture activist!  Also, be sure to grab Brandy's Shade Loving Landscape Guide!  https://www.shadesofgreenpermaculture.com/store/c2/freeresources Connect With Brandy: shadesofgreenpermaculture.com

Having a FRESH garden veggies and fruits in the winter is the BEST! We show you how to preserve the garden bounty in jars and more, in this free webinar. We are bringing together four people that have been canning food for over 20 years. All of us can food every year. We've learned what works and what doesn't. We'll talk about the tools we need AND the ones that we don't. Pressure cooker, water bath, stove - we'll talk about pros and cons and how to do it all successfully. We teach how to safely jar foods so nobody gets sick We share some of our secrets we've learned along the way too. By the end you'll be ready to can that harvest of garden veg that's on its way. How do you preserve your harvest? Leave us a review if you found this info helpful! 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

Do you like living a natural and self-sufficient life? We do too! Below are some ways you can join us in making your life and the world a better place.   If you like this podcast leave us a review  Looking for more in-depth information about natural medicine and holistic practices? Register for the Plant-Based Medicine webinar here https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/plantmedicine Join our Facebook Group here 👉 http://bit.ly/TheSchoolhouseLife  Grab our free guide to how we live a self-sufficient life here 👉 http://bit.ly/TSLPrepared   Get your kit of essential oils here 👉 https://doterra.me/V3vpzvIB    

Ever thought your food allergies were caused by a block that could be released? Like, maybe you could STOP your allergies in their tracks by addressing issues from past lives? Me neither! But, Daniela has reversed her own dietary allergies + transformed her health by using SRT--spiritual response therapy. Now, I'm not going to tell you your past lives are the problem--I'm not really a past life proponent, but I do know the power of addressing deeper spiritual roots that lead to major health issues. And, as an empath, the points we discuss in this call were enlightening to hear as new ways to fortify + empower myself to be our healthiest. #empathsunite! #spiritualresponsetherapy

Is your tongue screwing up your health? Could be!! 👅 This interview definitely went into a whole new realm I hadn’t really considered! I found myself wiggling my tongue around the roof of my mouth as Kate gave me her checklist of things that might be interfering with our best health.  I know sleep has a powerful impact on our health, and being able to breathe is important too. But, did you know that removing teeth actually alters the shape of your whole mouth? Or that swallowing or how the tongue rests could be impacting you’re child’s health? We have 80 something muscles in our neck and 7 of them are in our tongue 🤯.  There are so many fascinating things in this interview that offers a great overview of how our mouth could be the gates to better health! 👄

Are you confused by how holistic healthcare is different than modern healthcare? Have you ever been frustrated because you've been given the run around? Tried almost everything the doctor has said and not gotten results?  Shari Packard + I discuss the beauty of looking at the body a little differently, how that has transformed her life + led to healing that has inspired her to help others find the same answers for themselves.

What's the moon got to do with it? EVERYthing! Has your daughter starter her period? Are you going through menopause? Join Lacey + Barbara and get major insights into the mysterious ways of womanhood, how they connect to the cycles of the moon, learn how you can better master your cycles and patterns and hear about the incredible resources Barbara Hannelore has developed in her decades of experience coaching moms, daughters and women of all ages in knowing their body + celebrating it's rhythms. http://www.womenswaymooncycles.com/

Have you been thinking about keeping bees but just not sure where to start? Join us! We talk about what it takes to keep bees How to get your kids involved Bee Safety What kind of hive to get How much time and money bees take

Homeschooling making you feel inadequate? I often struggle seeing all the beautiful posts of fellow Charlotte Mason inspired homeschoolers, how can I possibly keep up? How can I do it well and NOT lose my mind? Rachel, an expert in Charlotte Mason methodology, has built a business helping moms eek out the best parts of CM homeschooling in a way that leaves everyone feeling GOOD about their daily routines. Helping folks develop their own unique and empowered living education rhythm is what has motivated Rachel to develop incredible tools that simplify Charlotte Mason for ANY family--no matter their lifestyle and WITH JOY! Listen in for an awesome discount JUST FOR YOU on any of her tools at www.cmplenary.com

How are your hormones? I did NOT know about this 'nutty' practice much before today! But Seed Cycling is something I've been curious about for a while. Heard of it? I think you'll like it. Thanks to Dr. Beth Westie I am now eager to try eating the right seeds, at the right time to improve my hormone balance and womanly cycles! I HIGHLY recommend you listen to this great interview with Dr. Beth (who's hilarious), and learn some really fascinating and simple things that have proven effective for her clients dealing with hormone irregularity, infertility, adrenal imbalances and more. (yes, you.)  Please let us know--what do YOU think about Seed Cycling?! Gonna try it? Or do you think it's for the birds? (yuck, yuck.)

Are you dealing with any fears around tapping? Well listen to this!! a FREE and SO simple protocol you can do at home to help move through all those feelings! Tapping!! I keep hearing how powerful this ridiculously easy tool is. Katie Nall, a math teacher, has also become an expert in EFT (Emotion Freeing Technique) and has helped so many deal with fears. On this call, Katie generously gifts us all some incredibly simple ways (that take minutes!) to add to our daily routine to work through fears, and feel more at peace. Did you know stress inhibits lung function? Diminishes the immune system? Let’s use ALL the tools we can to fend anxiety off and support our bodies!

Join us as we explore some simple and natural things you can do to boost your immune system.  If you like this podcast leave us a review  Looking for more in-depth information about natural medicine and holistic practices? Register for the Plant-Based Medicine webinar here https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/plantmedicine

Our Oils + Why We Love Them-Live Panel

Hey, I'm so excited to share with you Kim of Creating Legacy Wellness! She shares with us how to deal with stress and overwhelm. How our health and routines can help us get more rest and allow our bodies to work with us and not against us.

In this episode we talk about the movie we just watched called Inhabit a Permaculture Perspective, the movie goes into detail about what permaculture is and how we can all do some simple things to make a huge difference. you can check out the movie here : http://inhabitfilm.com/

Here's how this all started for us AND more importantly where we are going!

Feel like things just aren't quite right? People talk about being in 'alignment', but when you're so far from feeling in a good space, where do you even start? Maggie has a lot of great wisdom on this topic--and personal experience! She shares with us what working with energy looks like, and how it might be the solution you need to feel less anxious, depressed or disconnected.

Have you tended your soul lately? What's your energy doing? Ever been curious about Reiki? @Rebecca Aydelette of @Clary and Sage is one of the most intuitive ladies I know, and better yet--she is so good at easing folks into practices like Reiki or Soul-Collage--activities that are nurturing to the mind & spirit! Have a listen, and come meet her live at the Expo! She has a fun activity and an incredible raffle prize to share with us!

Does your gut need an adjustment? Listen to Jessica share what chiropractic care at Brittian Chiropractic can offer its clients, and it’s so much more than just a good crack!  Jessica is a health educator and knows loads about how to get into alignment, and what that might do for your health--and it might surprise you! Come meet her this sunday February 9th 2:00pm-5:00pm Get your FREE ticket at http://bit.ly/NaturalExpo

Hypnosis as healthcare? What do you think?  It can certainly conjure images of magicians & 19th-century circus-style trickery and dangling pocket watches.  BUT, hypnosis has centuries of powerful history that can't be denied! A few decades ago it was used as common practice, and only just now is being re-introduced to manage all kinds of healthcare needs, from relieving anxiety triggers to pain management--this noninvasive practice can be powerful for so many things!  I couldn't be more excited to share @Lauren & all she's doing with @Modern Day Hypnosis! Make sure to come see her at our health expo on Sunday the 9th 2pm-5pm Get your tickets at http://bit.ly/NaturalExpo

Tina Hopkins does a lot for her clients to help them find mobility through massage. She has a pretty amazing team of people that help you with just about every aspect of making sure you are feeling your best. I love her story she gives of herself finding out about the power of massage and "that it's not just for rich people" Come meet her in person at our expo on Feb 9th from 2pm-5pm Get your FREE ticket at http://bit.ly/NaturalExpo

Wellness Awareness Series: Interview with Mary Bryan-Stewart. First, I want to say that I am loving talking with all these natural wellness people. They are all amazing and I have been learning so much just from the interviews. I'm so glad I can share these people with you. Mary has a really cool business where she makes paleo treats including donuts...yes donuts!...that are paleo-friendly. Take a listen to her awesome story. Make sure to join us this Sunday, Feb 9th from 2-5 to meet Mary and all the other amazing people at the Expo. register here: http://bit.ly/NaturalExpo

Rachel Shue works with Bayada and helps make sure people have an amazing quality of life. Her story of how she got there and how her clients have a better life is really inspiring!

Ever feel isolated? Alone in your sadness? A little lost in what it is you truly want out of your life? Often we let these keep some elements of our desires or suffering to ourselves. We don’t want to burden others, or make ourselves vulnerable. Our society trains us to believe that independence is the truest measure of success.  Alisha Wielfaert is a connector. One of @Triad Business Journal’s 2020 40 to watch under 40, she brings women together in a way that soothes souls and develops a wholeness we can only experience through our community with others.  Alisha facilitates conversations that lead to clarity & often help her clients reconnect with their purpose and personal creativity. She’s a treasure! Visit Yokeandabundance.com for your free 30 days of meditation!

It's our Wellness Awareness series! Susan Sykes is a passionate chiropractor and Wellness Advisor who has spent decades learning how the human body works & how to help people feel their best.  She has built a practice around targeted support for her patients & continues to help them find huge relief with traditional knowledge paired with the best technology available today. Listen to learn about some of what she does, and be inspired! Natural health takes so many forms, and we can all be healthier when we know what’s out there--and who will support us be our best!

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. . 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. . 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. 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 need volunteers for our new E-course. Sleep, Stress, Bumps, and Bites: Lavender for a healthy family. . 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. . 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. . 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. . Sleep, bug bites, stress, headaches, nose bleeds, the list just goes on and on. . So in the training we have three trainings on just how to use lavender and other relaxing blends for the most common issues. . 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 . 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. . 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. . 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! . Im going to add a few extra parts in it to make it even better. I'm really excited to share it with you. . 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! 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  

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