With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handma...
273. What is the BEST way to educate your children? Is homeschooling right for everyone? | Hannah Frankman
What is wrong with our current educational system? And how can we provide our children with a high-quality education in spite of the pervasive issues? In addition to being a lifelong homeschooled student herself, Hannah Frankman uses her podcast to explore the issues in our current school system and creative solutions to provide our children an education that suits their actual needs. I love talking about homeschooling on this podcast, but this episode adds a new dimension to the conversations I have been having. Hannah addresses the question: is homeschooling right for every family? What about socialization? What is the history of the public school system and why does that matter to us today? If you have been on the fence about homeschooling or have questions about what it could look like in your own family, don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Hannah.
In this episode, we cover:
The unique capabilities Hannah noticed in herself as she entered the “real world” after being homeschooled her whole life
What busyness is robbing from our children and society as a whole
How boredom is actually a gift to children
What a self-directed curiosity-driven education can look like from early years through high school
Making a case for why homeschooled kids are actually more socialized than their public school peers
Where did the public school model come from and what is broken about it?
Analyzing national outcomes of the public school experiment
How well-intentioned teachers are set up to fail by the public school system
Hannah’s surprising opinion on the BEST schooling option for children
No matter what educational path you choose, THIS is the ultimate goal of all education
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ABOUT HANNAH
Hannah Frankman is the founder of renegadeEducator and the host of The Hannah Frankman Podcast. She grew up homeschooled, skipped college to go straight into the startup world, and has been working in alternative education for almost 10 years. She’s the former Program Manager of Praxis, a Hazlitt Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, and runs a marketing agency that does philosophical brand building and social media growth for startups, nonprofits, and individuals.
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272. Mortgage-Free Homestead Living: DIY Cottage of Your Dreams! | Natalie of Home of Hollands
I hear from many of you who have a dream of living a homestead lifestyle on your own property out in the country. Natalie and her family had a similar dream, and they were determined to do it without taking on a mortgage. Rather than opting for an RV or tiny home, they turned a shed into the cottage of their dreams. Natalie joins me in this episode to share about the process, answer frequently asked questions, and talk through their long-term vision. I hope Natalie’s story inspires your creativity and resourcefulness as you work toward your own dreams!
In this episode, we cover:
What led Natalie and her family to sell their property in Texas and build a 750 sq. ft. shed home in South Carolina
Making a small house work for a large family is easier than you may think
Why a shed house is the perfect solution for families who dream of living on land
What costs should you factor into a shed home build?
These long-term options make a shed home worth the investment
What it’s really like living with four young boys in a tiny house
Answering the most common questions about Natalie’s shed home
Logistics of moving a large family with farm animals
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
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ABOUT NATALIE
Natalie Holland is a believer, wife, mama to four boys, and stylist turned homemaker. Together with her husband they built a little cottage out of a shed. They work as a team with Natalie taking care of design and Jordan executing her vision. Natalie is passionate about sharing ways to create beauty in everyday life through homemaking.
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See the tour of Natalie’s shed home here!
Get your copy of Natalie’s cottage build and design guide
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Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
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271. What the new year holds for us, when a mom should start a business, what to do with all the Christmas gifts, and more Q&A!
Join me for another listener Q&A where I’m sharing my plans for the new year, my secret for hosting large groups in our home, my approach to Christmas gifts as a decluttering mom, and more thoughts on business, motherhood, homemaking, and simplifying life.
In this episode, we cover:
A recap of our exciting year– leaving our homestead, building our dream farm, launching a cookbook
What my personal and business priorities are in the new year
My best advice for hosting friends in your home if you are worried about the mess
What we do with the influx of gifts for our kids at Christmas (is it okay to get rid of gifts?)
The reason I haven’t taken any business courses as I have built my online business
Troubleshooting my popular eggy oatmeal recipe so the eggs don’t scramble
Is it the right time to start a business on the side when you are a brand new mom?
If you think your kitchen is too small to start milling whole grains, I have encouragement for you
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
RESOURCES
Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube
Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger
Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course
Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series
Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course
Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy
Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook
CONNECT
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270. Give Your Children the Gift of Lifelong Learning | Julie Kreke of The Delightful Homeschool
If you could use a refreshing perspective on education in your home, this episode is for you! Whether you are already a homeschooling parent or you are considering it, Julie’s wisdom on delight-directed learning will encourage you to embrace a homeschooling life that truly serves your family and your unique children. We can reject the societal pressures to prioritize academic achievement and instead tune into the innate desires and giftings of each of our children. Join us for this rich discussion full of practical advice and inspiring vision!
In this episode, we cover:
What a typical school day looks like as a family who embraces delight-directed learning
At what point do children start to pursue their own interests?
The role of a parent in a child’s natural drive to learn
Why a laidback approach to supporting your child in the pursuit of their interests is a gift to them
How to navigate kids’ technology use as they independently pursue their interests
Shifting our mindset about what education is required for a successful life
The importance of keeping the long-term goal of education in mind
Recognizing each child’s unique giftings and tailoring their education to their needs
Practical examples of walking with our children as they figure out their passions
Advice for parents who worry that their children don’t have interests to pursue
Approaching friendships and social life as a homeschooling family
This is your permission to create a homeschool schedule that works for your individual family
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
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ABOUT JULIE
Julie is wife to Jason and mama to eleven awesome kids. They live in a small home on a sixteen acre homestead in beautiful Missouri where they homeschool their children using a delight directed method of learning.
As a second generation homeschooler, Julie knows firsthand the benefits of this lifestyle, and is passionate about helping others feel confident in homeschooling their kids. She offers encouragement and resources through her website, The Delightful Homeschool, and her family YouTube channel.
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Check out Julie’s previous appearance on my podcast!
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269. Leaving the farmhouse, what I wish I’d known as a young mom, why we are minimalists, and more Q&A!
If you have been following along recently, you know that we sold our beloved farmhouse and are preparing to build our dream home on our new farm property. I’ve received lots of questions about why we bought a temporary home while we build and what our plans are for the future. I’m sharing an update on how the move went and what the next steps are! I’m also sharing encouragement for the younger mom. There are so many things I allowed myself to feel guilty about in my early motherhood, and I want to offer you perspective and permission to let those things go. Join me for this personal update and mini pep talk!
In this episode, we cover:
Answering some common questions about selling our farmhouse, moving into town, and building on our new property
My approach to caring for multiple small children at once without losing my mind
Why our recent move was more stressful than I anticipated and how I tackled the chaos
What I have learned over the years about managing the items our kids are constantly bringing into the house
Getting into the practicals of how I dress my kids to spend ample time outdoors on the coldest of days
Freeing you from the guilt that you are not doing enough for your kids
The one homemaking task I never tire of
My thoughts on keeping up with memories and milestones as a mother of eight kids
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!
RESOURCES
Check out this video for more details about our recent move and future plans
Join my Simple Sewing course and my Simple Sourdough course today!
Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTube
Grab a copy of my new cookbook Daily Sourdough
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.
With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.