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 w...

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=2M3UWXOQA...

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.

In this episode we talk about what kids really need to learn and do and how you can tailor your homeschool to them and on the things they need. We also talk about some of the downsides of the government schools and how you can always send your kids back if homeschooling doesn't work out. But chances are that if you try homeschooling, you'll probably really enjoy it!

If you are not being cared for, you will not be able to care for others. You cannot pour from an empty cup. It can be hard to do, but it's important to exercise, drink enough water, get enough sleep, have meaningful relationships, take time to be still and calm and to heal. Things will work out!!

We talk about which subjects to study together and which ones to study individually. We talk about a few different resources for the different subjects and how it goes!

We talk about vision therapy, who it's for, how it can help and how to implement it into your homeschool.

We share our experience with speech therapy and learning to pronounce the American "r" sound. Start anything new with something quick and easy and then work up to more challenging exercises.

In this episode, we talk about how John Taylor Gatto was able to describe the public school system and how that can help you determine what kind of values you want to emphasize in your homeschool. Gatto emphasized the importance of alone time and allowing people to accomplish goals by learning through doing.

How to schedule your homeschool, rest times, activities, playdates, and cleaning. Also motivating kids to do their work and which subjects to do one on one and which to do as a group. Go to edpursuits.com to learn more!

Things we'll be discussing on this podcast- homeschooling, homesteading and healthy living! I hope it will be be encouraging and helpful in your noble endeavor!! Go to edpursuits.com to learn more!

We talk about the different ways to homeschool- school at home, unschooling, classical, Charlotte Mason, Christian and secular. We talk about John Taylor Gatto, public schools, what to be sure to do every day and how to decide what to teach and how to best help your children learn. Go to edpursuits.com to learn more!