The Schoolhouse Life

Fencing is a major part of the homestead. So of course in this episode, we are talking all about fencing. The lessons we've learned Why 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...

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. ht...

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...

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 e...

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 Sk...

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 FR...

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...

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....

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 kn...

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 a...

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...

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.thes...

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 Sa...

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...

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/thehome...

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 reac...

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 fr...

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 for...

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 rea...

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 m...

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...

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 sh...