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Homestead Reading

Episode 91: Homestead Book Choices of the Year

I like to "slow down" for the winter. Although that usually means that I am reading, baking, and creating more. So call it what you will. Either way, in this episode, I share many of the books I read this year and which are waiting in the queue....
reading

What are my homestead kids reading?

Finding quality reading books for our homeschooled kids it hard enough, but finding ones for our homestead kids shallows the pond....
survival course

Episode 90: How to Teach a Survival Course to Kids

A recap of the co-op survival course I taught this semester. For co-ops or your homeschool classroom, encourage the kids to get their hands dirty and push outside their comfort zone!...
Home Dairying

Understanding the Benefits of Home Dairying with Raw Milk

There is a surprising history behind modern home dairying. Understanding the benefits of raw milk in your home can change your perspective....
Homeschool Style

Does Homestead Science Curriculum Fit My Homeschool Style?

I often get asked if Homestead Science fits a particular homeschool style. It is a versatile curriculum that could work for any style....
starting a homestead

Episode 88: Navigating the Storm of Starting a Homestead with Hailey Patterson

Planning and starting a homestead can feel incredibly overwhelming, even for those who live a rural life already. Join me for an insightful conversation with my friend and business manager, Hailey Patterson, as we discuss her fears and roadblocks to starting a family homestead....
grocery store karen morris

Episode 87: A Year Without The Grocery Store With Karen Morris

Karen Morris from "Are You Prepared, Mama?" shares about her journey to a year without the grocery store and what that can mean for you....
sign language larry leonard

Episode 86: American Sign Language as a Second Language with Larry Leonard

If you have ever considered sign language as a second language or wanted to teach it in your homeschool, Larry Leonard from the American Sign Language Center has an option for you. Larry tells an interesting story of his life immersed in the deaf community, and how that has formed him into the teacher he is today....
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