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from city to farm: a homeschool family's journey

from city to farm: a homeschool family's journey

Frommake joy normal: cozy homeschooling


from city to farm: a homeschool family's journey

Frommake joy normal: cozy homeschooling

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is it your dream?  It’s certainly the dream of many homeschool families…to pack up their homeschool life as they know it, move to the country and start farming.  I had the blessing of having our guest move just up  the road from me, and friendship was born.Her family farm is right here on Vancouver Island, so have a listen!Today we talk to Rachel, former city dweller and brand new farmer.  They did what so many of us imagine, packed up their eight kids and quite literally “bought the farm.”  So we discuss what the transition was like, what homeschooling looks like with a big change, and what the blessings and challenges are on the day to day. What drives a family to make a big decision like this?9:13 - Learning to farm and baby steps12:45 - What does your homeschool day look like?16:31 - Cheese making 19:12 - What was your biggest challenge / blessing?25:16 - Does your husband still work while running a farm? 31:40 - What kind of support system do you need to start farming? 34:45 - What drove you to make this life decision? 37:49 - Is there a  person who has inspired you?39:46 - Do you butcher yourselves or do you hire out? 43:10 - What is your best piece of advice for a family considering a similar move?Who inspires Rachel? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSGEokQQcdAVFuL_Aq8dlghttp://www.polyfacefarms.com/our-story/https://www.amazon.ca/Charlottes-Web-B-White/dp/0064400557/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=charlottes+web&qid=1616963385&sr=8-1Rachel’s beautiful Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.com/housefullofjays/The biggest little farm: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8969332/
Released:
Mar 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 31 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of five, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with two littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.