The Schoolhouse Life
We want to help you be more self-sufficient and grow your homestead into the property you have always dreamed of. It takes time, patience, and a lot of times help from friends. Learn from our mistakes and skip the learning curve!
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 205
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2024
Herding Dogs on the Homestead
join us as we chat with Jordyn about her new book that focuses on herding dogs and how to make it all work on a homestead.
365 days of milking! give or take
It's been a little over a year of smiling from scratch now. So we figured its time we review the lessons learned the hard way to hopefully safe you some hard times. share this with someone thinking a…
A Little Drash - To Stone or Not Stone Your Kids
This week on the 49th torah portion of the year we talk about what it means "when you go". warning this is a thinker with no real conclusion. let us know what you think. send us an email at info@thes…
The Birch Distillery Retreat
Lacey give us the details of what she learned at the Birch essential oil distillery and gives us a teaser of some of her upcoming retreats she's planning.
What makes it kosher?
i learned a ton after spending 5 days starting my journey into the world of kosher butchery. this episode we unpack a little learning and little of what it means to slaughter kosherly.
It’s got electrolytes! How the salt of the earth might heal us all.
A top notch blend drink the whole family loves combining responsibly sourced deep sea trace minerals: 4 types of magnesium, sodium, potassium + liposomal vitamin C, Baobab Extract, Ginseng root extra…
Learning the lost skill of hide tanning
have you been thinking about tanning a hide?
Cow hide or Sheep hide?
Join us as we chat about hide tanning, ethics, and the disconnection of society from food, clothing, and life. this one gets a lit…
Are you in a Dry Season? (Literally/mentally?)
We have had a hard go this last few months--after a traumatic farm experience we are all still experiencing grief & trying to step out from under the weight of hardnesses we've never before had to na…
It's just a little incense! - A little drsah
We're talking about unknown fire and why Nadab and Abihu got killed for bringing it to the altar. Is there an unknown fire you're bringing? Was G-d to harsh?
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The Sabbath of the Red Heifer - A little drash
this week we are talking about the red heifer and why a couple weeks out from Passover we are stopping to think about the red heifer! what is a red heifer and why does G-d think its important?
The sa…
What to do with a blank slate?! An online homestead audit
What does it look like to buy raw land build a house and then start building the homestead of your dreams? Julie is in the early stages of homestead design and has a dream homestead at her finger tip…
Sacrifice or Offering? - A little drash - Vayikra
Ooh. This one got a little deep! This week we explore the thoughts of sacrifices and/vs offerings. Why did a people that saw G-d's miracles need to now make offerings or sacrifices? What's the differ…
My New Favorite Herbal -- Special Guest Mimi Prunella Hernandez
Join me & the incredible Mimi as we talk about her journey into the depths of plant wisdom, her herbal inheritance, and how her book (a beautiful compendium of 100 common, traditional & extremely use…
A Little Drash - Building Tabernacles
Join our new podcast project! Each week we are going to try really hard to bring you some thoughts and ideas on the weekly Torah portion aka ( a weekly section of the bible read by Jewish communities…
How to get started homesteading! Behind the scenes! Build a pond? Where to put the garden? Getting Livestock?
This audit allowed Lacey & Drew of The Schoolhouse Life to help Donnica & Scott get more clarity & a plan for their budding Harris Haven Homestead! From adding in ponds, capturing water, planning fen…
Eat to Live A Nourishing Chat with Sophia and Tim Eng
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Tim and Sophia, who share their journey from Silicon Valley professionals to passionate homesteaders in the Appalachian mountains.
Tune in and be inspired…
Homesteader Money Talk. A chat with Jennifer Rockwell
Come join the chat with Lacey and Jennifer. They discuss the financial challenges faced by homesteaders. They look at some of the common pitfals of different kinds of money mindsets and ways to over …
Faithful Farming: Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Agriculture, and Jewish Traditions
In this thought-provoking episode of "Faithful Farming," we dive deep into the rich connections between spirituality, agriculture, and Jewish traditions. Discover how ancient scriptures guide modern …
A Year of Lessons from Owning a Vacation Rental
Welcome, friends, to an insightful journey into the heart of vacation rental ownership! Lacey and Drew here, sharing our rollercoaster ride of a year with our beloved Airbnb property, Sparta Holler H…
Easy Garden Planning: Essential Tips for Beginners & Small Spaces
oin Lacey and Drew in this enlightening episode as they delve into the art of gardening, perfect for beginners and seasoned green thumbs alike! With over 20 years of gardening experience, they share …